@danamerson.bsky.social
Just a guy who loves books, video games, and martial arts. I used to write software for games. Never written a book though. Used to own a martial arts school but now I just teach here and there. I've got opinions on that too.
RFK Jr.‘s extreme anti-vax views — and his related conflicts of interest — were a huge problem during his confirmation process.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
The comment period for this ends in 3 DAYS. Please leave a comment telling them EVERYONE should be able to get covid boosters.
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Called Rep. Brad Knott to ask him to oppose steep cuts to Medicaid which would hurt his constituents, rural hospitals, and ultimately all healthcare in the area.
His staffer said he wasn't aware of cuts to Medicaid which is some next fucking level gaslighting.
I've had a sub to Popular Information for a while. I'm glad to see they are directly making sure legal NC voters are counted!
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My daughter finished her second solo novel. Very proud daddy. Check out The Story Guard: The Keeper's Path.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tonight at the Kennedy Center, Guster brought on cast members from Finn, an LGBTQ+ kids musical that was recently canceled when Trump took over the center. They performed the band’s song “Hard Times” to a standing ovation.
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A very tired sounding staffer in Senator Tillis's office just confirmed that he's supporting the Trade Review Act. I thanked him for that and indicated that I wanted more.
Please keep calling.
I call him every week. I was one of those calls yesterday. About to call now. Hey, NC! 202-224-6342.
Budd's number while we're at it. 202-224-3154
If you're in NC-13 like me, call Brad Knott. 202-225-4531. His last newsletter bragged about the "Trump Effect." Maybe let him know how you feel.
They’re not going to get out of this by playing semantics.
Sending detailed information about an upcoming military strike on unclassified channels (and even to the wrong guy) is wrong, reckless, and obviously a threat to American troops.
I've been updating my original post on how Congressman Brad Knott seemed to be avoiding us, his constituents, with his "town hall."
27.03.2025 13:54 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I'm planning to call back today and ask that the audio recording me put online.
I imagine I'll get the same thing as when I call every time. "Thank you, I've made a note of that. I'll pass that along."
I let his staffer know that it seems disingenuous to have a "town hall" that:
-Isn't listed on the website.
-Announced less than a day in advance.
-Occurs days after he was in district for a fundraiser.
-Has no public call in or confirmation.
I told her that it seems like he's avoiding us
It's worth noting that I've never gotten one of his newsletters since I signed up weeks ago. His staff always tell me they'll my coming in a few weeks, so I have low expectations on getting any real information about the "town hall."
27.03.2025 13:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0At 10:12AM yesterday, I called Congressman Knott's office. I was told there were some technical difficulties and got an unenthusiastic apology from a staffer.
I was told that a summary would go out in the newsletter in a couple of weeks.
I forgot to update this thread yesterday, but I did the things.
First off, I contacted three other folks that I shared the "town hall" with. None of them signed up which I think was the intent behind announcing it so close to the event. Everyone was busy and couldn't hop up at the last minute.
The Signal chat clearly included classified information -- despite the lies coming out of the White House.
Hegseth endangered our troops and national security. He must resign or be fired immediately.
More updates tomorrow when I call his office, but right now I'm very angry.
I've been asking his staff about a town hall when I call. I emailed about it last Friday. To have one announced on such short notice with no call in number/we'll call you feels like deliberately deceiving constituents.
Now fifteen minutes past the start time. I'll give them another five just in case there's actual technical difficulties, but I expect we've been lied to.
I'd guess they let in a few curated callers and we'll get an update on his website tomorrow talking about how he did a "town hall."
Congressman Brad Knott is supposedly having a telephone town hall tonight. I signed up despite it being announced a whopping 8 hours in advance.
They're supposedly calling me when it's time, but here we are seven minutes past start with nothing happening.
It's almost like this is intentional.
Our Kali seminar is tomorrow in Raleigh. Shaping up to be a good group. Datu Eric will be joining Tuhon Harold and myself. Several attendees from KICKS.
Come learn FMA and self protection with us!
#Raleigh #kali #arnis
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Deep thought of the morning.
I don't think I've ever sung the words "eighty-nine bottles of beer on the wall."
Martial arts folks in Raleigh, Tuhon Evans and I are hosting an intro to Black Tiger Kali seminar at KICKS Taekwondo. 3/22/25 at 1:30PM. Focus is on the Cinco Teros or five strikes plus defenses, footwork, disarms, etc.
Check out the link below or shoot me a messaage.
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Nice article worth a read. Attacks on teachers and civil servants are attacks on the backbone of our country.
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A bag of Shaq-a-liscious XL gummies in peach, berry, and orange flavor. The bag features an image of gummies shaped like Shaquille O'Neal.
I have serious questions not the least of which is, "Why do we need Shaq branded gummies on the snack shelf in 2025?"
13.02.2025 20:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Tom Tillis is responsible for Hegseth selling out Ukraine. He could have voted to stop him. He didn't. NC needs a new senator
12.02.2025 15:01 — 👍 1853 🔁 389 💬 67 📌 9I tried playing Final Fantasy XIII because I missed it back in the day.
Man, it's really not good. Boring maps. Weirdly unbalanced combat. Disjoint story.
I kept waiting for the good parts, but several hours and chapters in ... I give up.
Great job, y'all! Excited to see it!
05.02.2025 15:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.
05.02.2025 15:34 — 👍 13549 🔁 4323 💬 491 📌 197Got some friends working on this. Check it out. Going on my wishlist.
05.02.2025 15:38 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I called to speak with my senators offices this morning. Just busy signals in DC. Voicemail for both here in a Raleigh except one was full and I couldn't leave a message.
It seems like people are unhappy with things and calling a bit more. If you're unhappy, please keep calling.
