Today's fun fact: as much as 29% of a black hole’s mass can be in the form of rotational energy. That's... a lot... of rotation. 👀

Wouldn't you hate to meet this goon in a dark alley? #tuckfrump

#2A #FirstAmendment, #FreeSpeech, #FreedomOfSpeech, #FreedomOfExpression, #ConstitutionFirst, #CivilLiberties

#FBI director Kash Patel told the Fox News Channel’s Maria Bartiromo, “You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It’s that simple. You don’t have the right to break the law and incite violence.” Where are all the #2a#fbiwingnuts now? Silence […]

I'm sure you've noticed this, too, but nobody's saying it out loud. #Mastodon #algorithm

It's snowing in #Baltimore this morning! #weather

The #orchids are almost completely out in the #growtent#orchids. More pix in the comments.

An astronomer in a meeting this morning referred to SpaceX as "a pet crocodile" and I think this metaphor is delightful, especially with absolutely no additional context.

We went to an #indivisible #iceoutforgood#indivisibledemonstration in Maryland today. I've never heard so many passing cars honk in support! It was nearly continuous.

Well, at least we're not thinking about the #epstein files any more. 😬

On a recommendation from one of the #lockpickinglawyer YouTube videos, I asked Santa for a copy of "High-Security Mechanical #Locks: An Encyclopedic Reference" by Graham Pulford. Lo, and Behold! What do I find under the tree this morning? I can hardly put it down. #lockpicking #locksport

AmazonUnit001: "Dang! I left out an item when I sealed the bag!" AmazonUnit002: "Hold my beer." #amazon

"I'm not only the Hair Club president, but I'm also a client.” #halloween #jackolantern

We just got this grow tent and set it up. It contains several phalaenopsis orchids and a paphiopedilum. The humidifier tracks temperature, humidity and vapor pressure deficit. Most of the orchids are putting out flower stalks. One of them has two. Typical daytime […] [Original post on mas.to]

The White House's new Epstein Ballroom won't touch taxpayer money the same way it wouldn't touch the East Wing. #TuckFrump #corruption #transparency

"Somebody just reminded me that the people on Flight 93, who famously cried out “Let’s Roll” knowing that they were going to die protecting the White House. And this is what Trump has done to it." threads.com/@elaineroberts2525 I don't to say, I'm […] [Original post on mastodon.online]

This morning, for sure, I saw velociraptors in the back yard. #needglasses

For those of you who are new and and looking to fill up their feed: This account automatically boosts trending posts from from multiple instances. It is a great way to find new posts and people to follow and can help get you going quickly! Also for those of you running on smaller instances is […]

I have a riddle. It comes from the movie The Last Spark of Hope, a post apocalyptic story about a woman (who might be the last human on Earth), struggling to survive alongside her robot companion. The woman and the robot sometimes riddle each other. She tells the robot: 🧵 1/3

Capitulating law firms presumably were hoping that their deals would prevent the same revocation of security clearances and cancellation of federal contracts that Trump had already leveled at other firms. But none of that was included in the vague contents of the deals, leaving it entirely […]

I will be helping to protest that despicable waste of oxygen in the Oval Office on 18 October. NO KINGS! FREDERICK MD EDITION ❌️👑 Want to join me for this No Kings event? #nokings #indivisble#nokingshttps://mobilize.us/s/y4w2QS/o

Simple solutions are always the best.

I finally figured out why Trump uses that rancid-looking bright orange makeup and brasses up his little hairburger. He's trying to gild his own face the way he's gilding the WH. Both are repulsive.

While antiquing in Westminster, #Maryland today I picked up two same-keyed American Lock 5560s {$10) and an Abus 234 warded lock ($1). The Americans had one key between them that the lock wouldn't give up and the Abus had two keys. Only one American is shown because […] [Original post on mas.to]

Today is our 50th wedding anniversary. We celebrated by attending a #pride festival in Westminster, #Maryland. It was great meeting our #pflag, #glsen and #ucc#glsen#pflag#maryland#pridedred. So much community.

If you search "Trump" on Duck Duck Go the first auto suggestion is "Trump Epstein" If you search "Trump" or even "Trump E" on Google, there's no mention of Epstein whatsoever. One of these platforms is juicing its results.

My wife and son and I took a #hike on Saturday afternoon on the serpentine barren trail of the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area in Owings Mills, #Maryland. It's about 1.5 miles long and moderately difficult with its occasional steep inclines, rocky […] [Original post on mas.to]

I'd like to #eattherich but with my A1C inching up I need recipes that keep the calories down. Any ideas? And please no silly jokes about the food being too rich. I'm serious here.

Unbeknownst to me, I was supporting CBS in some way by enjoying Stephen Colbert. Probably haven't seen anything out of CBS for years otherwise. Now that's over. I'll follow Colbert wherever he goes and pay whatever I need to do so. #colbert #cbs #fascists #collaborators

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who detest hearing mention of the Epstein Files... And those who aren't mentioned in the Epstein Files. #EpsteinFiles #tuckfrump

We sometimes say "Someone being gay or trans doesn't effect your life at all." Things along those lines. Thing is, this isn't totally true. There *is* an impact. A good impact. A healthy. Trying to enforce ideas of gender and sexuality that don't align with the complex way that we really *are* […]

[Rape and abortion bans] "Rape functions this way, too – using a body for an end, without deferring to the person who inhabits it. In both cases – rape and abortion bans – the body of a living person is reduced to an instrument for someone else’s use." #rape #abortionbans #gilead#abortionbans#rape…]

I received this bullcrap email yesterday from the bootlickers at Social Security. #TuckFrump #socialsecurity #biguglybill

CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸 😕 #July4th (from Matt Davies)

The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower court order that required 15 days notice to individuals the Trump administration is trying to deport to countries other than their own. Where this is going is important. It's the only way the administration will be able to "deport" born-here US citizens.

I've probably been added to several watchlists recently. I finally feel seen. #TuckFrump #50501movement

The family spent the day in #York, PA to attend the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (#NAWCC) national convention, the largest clock and watch show in America. I didn’t get many photos, but I have to admit it was pretty amazing. Too bad we missed the […] [Original post on mas.to]

Well... This is great... For this one victim of police overreach. Now what do we do for all the others? #fascists #ice #nyc#ice#fascistshttps://universeodon.com/@georgetakei/114705438340928490

For the last few months I was really really worried about the rapid decline of the US right before our eyes A lot of officials remained silent, companies kissed the ring etc The recent rise up against Musk was a great start but I think today was a day that really gave hope! So many people […]

Voted best sign at the Catonsville Maryland #nokings rally today. 🙂

There was a *lot* of audience participation at the Catonsville Maryland #nokings rally!

Our signs for the #nokings rally in Catonsville, Maryland today. At least a couple thousand lined all four roads of a major intersection for hundreds of feet.

#freedavidendraids rapid response rallies taking place nationwide in U.S TODAY. Find an event near you. https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/freedavidendraids

Things to Consider: Did you pet the cat? Did you do a good job? Did you ASK the cat if you did a good job?

Yeah, I was the guy at Costco today with a cart full of Midol and chocolate. I haven’t mentioned this in a while. A couple years ago I found out how many lives of people who menstruate are interrupted every month because they can’t afford hygiene products. I now work with a service club to […]

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Habemus papam!😁😁😁 #pope #newpope #conclave #vatican #fun