I think it’s good and important to spread the word about companies that are doing bad things and offer people alternatives to those companies that aren’t evil. I also think shouting “cancel that!” “Stop using that!” “Why are you still on that!” isn’t a great way to help ease people’s transitions.

Just ditched Spotify. Currently trying Qobuz on a free trial after transferring my playlists. This new interface will take getting used to but it’s not difficult to use. The sound quality is good. We’ll see how it goes. I may also try Tidal to compare.

Who knew White House was gutted/removated by Truman btwn ‘49 and ‘52?

I did. I’m a nerd. The renovation was necessary cuz it was on the verge of collapse.

It was done w great care and reverence for its historical significance

Trump’s “upgrade”, on the other hand, is motel 6 shit

There is an array of dedicated bait merchants & bullies on reddit & similar sites that seek out communities where people post pics. You‘ll usually find at least a few of them on any well trafficked pic thread. And more often than not it’s nonsense like the type you’re describing.

Truly stunning color palette. Amazing snap!

YouTube video by Wyatt Ramsey elmo hates Mondays

youtu.be/HTMJTaQzbks?...

Conjures up memories of Betty White in the Luciana music video.

Love those 2. Some of my evocative picks: Learning to Fly & Don’t Come Around Here - Tom Petty. My Hometown & I’m on Fire - Springsteen. 7 year ache -Rosanne Cash. Life in a Northern Town - Dream Academy. Kyrie - Mr. Mister. Back on the Chain Gang - The Pretenders. Boys of Summer - Don Henley.

Also all future official DOE documents and letterhead communications are to be written in crayon.

honestly- I've been waiting almost 90 years to find out what happened to Amelia Earhart & what role Obama had in shooting down her plane.

Seems like they’re mired in a sunk cost loop. Sounds like it’s going to end up costing them extra (if it already hasn’t) than the full price replacement. Regardless 5 months without a functioning dryer is ridic.

Is it not a general rule of thumb that appliances are replaced when the cumulative repair costs would equal or exceed 50% of the price for a new one?

I agree. Pete B comes to mind. Wish there were more like him.

Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."

Also there better be a more comprehensive effort to combat the opponent from multiple platforms. It can’t just be flexing on social media. Plenty of low information (but reliably voting) seniors are probably receiving this & furrowing their brows.

I received this today. They didn’t waste any time. Rules and norms don’t exist if one side of a political divide consistently & brazenly flouts them as a matter of policy. It’s risible to suggest “we must be better than them” after all the chicanery since blocking Obama’s SC nom vote in 2016.

Is that the famous Neuschwanstein Castle in the distance?

He’s doing the pre-inspection!

Without getting into the AI angle, I think dead people should be allowed to remain dead. You don't need to commodify everything. You don't get to claim something that belonged to a real person simply because he's not around to assert his likeness rights. We have film. We have memories. It's enough.

Forget pets & children, I wouldn’t even trust myself around that. I topple jenga towers with just my vibes.

Just wanted to chime in with others that I really appreciate your pics/posts. I don’t comment much underneath the pics on the nature accounts I follow. But I want to let you know that I do love seeing your outstanding snaps on my feed!

Can’t decide between the cardinal or the lizard. I think hummingbird setting in my configuration has been deactivated for some time.

I’m just relieved Trump hadn’t been sworn in yet when the California wildfires occurred.

I love this. Feels apt. Solemn & real but not nihilistic.

fwiw, i don’t personally think that either doomerism OR toxic positivity is what this moment calls for; i think what we actually need to be collectively looking towards is a secret third thing (hopepunk)

it’s cool and important to give a shit, and to look for ways to help each other.

Not really this century so much. Orange County has also voted blue in the last three presidential elections. Despite historically being a bit right of the rest of the state it has never voted for Trump.

Hopefully the sandbox brinksmanship goes the same way as much of the other pointless trade tiffs: Bluffs are called & TACO. Even if 899 passes it may follow the same trodden path with implementation delays (or “pauses”) & exemptions. Worst result may be the uncertainty which is it’s own problem.

They will probably end this offer in 3 years when Drew is up for parole. 😏

Reading the scope of this…makes me ill. 😔

He said this yesterday. A Minnesota democratic lawmaker was assassinated today by some some psycho cosplaying a cop.