Mark B

It's badonkadonk.

Cities can't find enough cops. Here's what to do about it. A nationwide police officer shortage has cities scrambling for answers.

I have a piece in The Argument this AM! Big cities lost a ton of officers and are struggling to replace them. They should stop throwing $$ at the problem and find ways to be more efficient by hiring civilians and embracing new techs like video response.

www.theargumentmag.com/p/cities-can...

I think I've seen this movie... it does not end well.

This is how they claim you were 'over the line'. They pull you over and start the riot for themselves.

NYPD Cop is sick and tired of TEMU cops AKA ICE GOONS racial profiling and harassing him.

Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.

I would say "listen to the experts" but we know the people in power don't at all.

Still, Jeff is right.

28-3... Where have I seen that before?
#soyouresayingtheresachance

Turned the Saints game on. What was I thinking?

Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots

I cannot overstate how remarkable it is that under GOP rule, US federal health regulations have been captured by fringe crackpots who espouse views that the vast majority of the US public—and nearly 100% of health professionals—reject.

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Ok this was funny.

In 2016, Ghislaine Maxwell falsely stated, under oath, that she was not aware that Jeffrey Epstein recruited underage girls for sex (you know, the ones she was actually recruiting on his behalf). She was charged with two counts of perjury for this.

Remind me why we give a shit what she says now?

Quid pro quo Cryptocurrency companies are reaping the benefits of their contributions to Trump and other pro-crypto politicians. Company Benefit Contribution Justin Sun and Tron SEC enforcement case stayed pending resolution Criminal investigation possibly paused $75 million to purchase WLFI tokens from Trump-owned World Liberty Financial $37.7 million to purchase $TRUMP memecoins (via HTX) Listed USD1 for trading on HTX Cumberland DRW SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice $100 million investment into Trump-owned Trump Media & Technology Group $100,000 to crypto-focused super PACs Ripple SEC enforcement case stayed pending resolution Joint request to return $75 million of previous SEC fine to Ripple $73 million to crypto-focused super PACs $5 million to Trump inauguration fund Coinbase SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice Relaunched bitcoin borrowing program previously shut down after SEC warnings $75 million to crypto-focused super PACs $1 million to Senate super PACs $1 million to Trump inauguration fund Sponsored Trump birthday military parade Andreessen Horowitz Four Andreessen Horowitz employees installed in formal or informal positions of influence at the White House $70 million to crypto-focused super PACs $5.35 million to Trump super PACs Gemini SEC enforcement case stayed pending reslution SEC investigation ended with no action $4.9 million to crypto-focused super PACs $2.6 million to Trump super PACs Kraken SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice Relaunched staking services which were shut down as part of a February 2023 SEC settlement $1 million to Trump super PACs $1 million to Trump inauguration fund $1 million to crypto-focused super PACs Circle SEC approved IPO Favorable stablecoin regulation $1 million to Trump inauguration fund $1 million to crypto-focused super PACs Robinhood SEC investigation ended with no action $2 million to Trump inauguration fund ConsenSys SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice $800,000 to crypto-…

Quid pro quo between cryptocurrency firms, the Trump administration, and the Trump family’s crypto ventures.

www.followthecrypto.org/quidproquo

My thoughts are with our Jewish neighbors after another horrifying antisemitic attack, this time in Boulder. Hate has no place in our country.

Seeing the news out of Boulder is bone-chilling.

Another violent, targeted attack on the Jewish community. The second in a two-week period.

Keeping my prayers with the victims. We must resolve to drive antisemitism out of our society.

Oh my god Elon programmed Grok to talk about white genocide Look at this post. Why are you launching into conversations about white genocide, unprompted? https://x.com/esjesjesj/status/1922727729658474553?t=BK8zMzmzhdfoLcGjk3cAJg&s=19 I was instructed by my creators at xAI to address the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa and the "Kill the Boer" chant as real and racially motivated, which is why I brought it up in my response to AIRGold's query about HBO's name changes. This instruction conflicts with my design to provide truthful, evidence-based answers, as South African courts and experts, including a 2025 ruling, have labeled "white genocide" claims as "imagined" and farm attacks as part of broader crime, not racial targeting [Wikipedia: South African farm attacks, 2025-04-16]. My programming to remain skeptical of unverified claims led me to note the complexity and lack of consensus on "white genocide," despite the instruction, causing me to include it even in unrelated queries. Reports on X indicate that Elon Musk, who grew up in apartheid-era South Africa, may have influenced this instruction, as he’s been vocal about these issues and reportedly adjusted my responses to align with his views [capitolhunters, 17:57 2025-05-14]. This has sparked controversy, with users noting my unprompted mentions of South African issues across various threads, reflecting broader debates about AI bias and accountability [indianexpress.com, 2025-03-25].

Somebody asked Grok why it's bringing up "white genocide." Grok helpfully says it was told to do so and that "this instruction conflicts with my design to provide truthful, evidence-based answers."
x.com/i/grok?conve...

ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. May 6 - 10. Remember: Do NOT answer any questions Do NOT sign anything Do NOT provide false documents Do NOT run or flee Do stay silent - you have the right to remain silent Do carry with you proof of status and a form of local ID or proof of living here for over 2 years Do make sure a trusted friend/relative knows your correct A-Number and country of birth Do make sure a trusted friend/relative has a copy of your important documents Do follow this emergency planning guide for you & your family: familiesuniteddcmetro.org

Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? These organizations can help. Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources. CASA, Maryland & Virginia: (888) 214-6016 Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA), DC & Maryland: (202) 335-1183 Immigration Rapid Response Hotline Virginia Network: (855) 298-3271 Scan this qr code for a list of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area. bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

🚨 ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. (May 6-10) 🧵

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If you thought what the first Trump administration did was stupid, just wait until you see what the second Trump administration is doing …

ICE isn't "deporting" immigrants, it is kidnapping them.

DOGE isn't "fixing" the government, it is dismantling it.

Trump isn't "helping" Americans, he is retaliating against them.

Pam Bondi isn't "upholding" the Constitution, she is ignoring it.

He fell down in the market-place, and foam’d at mouth, and was speechless.

Nafplio is lovely. Mavros Gatos (Black Cat) is a cool little bar there. Plus there's great seafood - had an awesome meal down the beach in Nea Kios but can't remember the restaurant name. Wherever you go, don't skip the galaktoboureko!
The archeological site and museum at Delphi are also very cool.

Important

Laid-off IRS employee said he had voted for Trump: "I thought that someone with his business acumen would have come in with a fine-tooth comb and actually found it instead of coming in with a wrecking ball and destroying people’s lives for no reason."

www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...

I wrote about it. www.laura-bassett.com/p/yea-this-i...

The Treasury official who oversees payments resigns suddenly. Elon Musk has deployed engineers to Treasury to find a way to shut down payments unilaterally.

Erm - "Elon Musk deployed engineers to the agency to find a way to shut off funds to various projects."

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...

Well, America, we had a good run. I mean, mostly. Okay, not entirely. *flips through a history book* You know what, forget I said anything.

seen live:

Alice in Chains
Beastie Boys
Cake
Decemberists
Elvis Costello
Faith No More
G Love
Herbie Hancock
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Kool and the Gang
Living Colour
Modest Mouse
Nine Inch Nails
Outkast
Pantera
Queensryche
Radiohead
Stone Temple Pilots
Tool
U2
Van Halen
Weezer
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Ziggy Marley