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@oclsc.bsky.social

Programmer, UNIX old fart, friend of cats, cyclist, non-motorist, rail passenger (>766000 miles), amateur^2 photographer, iconoclast, cynic, observer of odd things, revolve top insights (11). Cis he/they. Also @oclsc@mstdn.ca.

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This would be funny if not incredibly dangerous behaviour. It’s incumbent upon this government to be transparent about this government employee, the consequences for repeatedly breaking the law. If it were anyone else the premier would be using them as an example in one of his PR stunts

07.10.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, what makes your senses so depraved?

07.10.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just put a bucket next to the bed.

07.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've found his past non-fiction too strident and shrill; he has important things to say, but the way he says them hurts my ears. Maybe I'll give this one a try once it lands in TPL's part of Libby, though.

07.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And six months later she'll be in the Cabinet.

07.10.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rudy is the cat who sat on the boulder yesterday.

07.10.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We split the difference by using only first names, but (mostly) picking them from a list of mathematicians and computer scientists. Thus: Ada, Grace, Sophie, Rozsa, Seymour. Theo and Rudy just felt appropriate to personality somehow, no back story.

07.10.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Nine members of the Canadian Supreme Court sitting for a photo. They are dressed in red robes trimmed in white.

Nine members of the Canadian Supreme Court sitting for a photo. They are dressed in red robes trimmed in white.

i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses

07.10.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6963    πŸ” 637    πŸ’¬ 606    πŸ“Œ 289

We also have Notwithstanding Claus, who has special permission to bring naughty gifts.

07.10.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're welcome.

07.10.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

* deer my frend

07.10.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To be fair, any politician would be worried about crossing Rubicon.

07.10.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a Gov't Shutdown Means for Passengers | Rail Passengers Association

They don't get government grants. Other revenue sources continue, including (of course) fares. They can continue just on that for some weeks at least.

See also www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

07.10.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again

A world without traffic @theglobeandmail.com @brenttoderian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

07.10.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

National #InnerBeauty Day? Really? Which nation?

Anyway, where did I put those colonoscopy photos?

07.10.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No lower fangs? Rudy's like that too.

07.10.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Serious question: What's stopping the State of Illinois from arresting Stephen Miller & charging him with incitement?

The Senate didn't confirm him. He's just a guy.

At some point, the states MUST use their authority to prosecute, because the federal government certainly will not.

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I’ve predicted a lot of things. I told everyone about Bin Laden in 2000. Bad fella. Tried to warn everyone. I even went over to Pete Hegseth’s college dorm room and told him. He can verify that. Very verifiable. Before that, I predicted Fonzie would jump that shark. Big jump. I like mashed potatoes.

07.10.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 131    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

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Authorities Investigating After Home Of South Carolina Judge Who Ruled Against Trump's DOJ Is Destroyed In Explosion

This is Trump's America.

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with alt-text

06.10.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 697    πŸ” 346    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

They're wokets now.

07.10.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed. He is out and he is standing.
He clambered up after I invited him by tapping the top. Didn't want to stay there long, though; too many other interesting out things to do.

07.10.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The business case for public transit in St. John's – The Independent Expanding public transit in the St. John’s Metro region may seem unrealistic, but when you look at the facts and figures, it’s both reasonable and doable

Like any major city, St. John’s needs its transit network to keep up, and enable more people to move with less traffic congestion:
theindependent.ca/commentary/m...

06.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

US TO TAKE 10% SHARE IN MORDOR INDUSTRIES

06.10.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump: "Portland is burning to the ground." The truth: There is a fire-free nonviolent protest on one city block in Portland whose area is 145 square miles.

06.10.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Tuesday's Toronto Star

06.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 7

You won't have that problem tomorrow midday, I suspect.

06.10.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dusty light-brown boulder, with black cat perched on top. Rampant green foilage in the background.

Dusty light-brown boulder, with black cat perched on top. Rampant green foilage in the background.

Small cat the size of a large cat atop large boulder the size of a small boulder.

06.10.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And that's the way it is.

06.10.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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