Symbolic? A shameful, wasteful, ego aggrandizement and a big fuck you to the people & history of this nation.

Be careful what you wish for

Incredible fortitude. He crossed the Bering Strait on foot?

Excellent KQED interview with Gil Duran about the “network state” and tech billionaire hallucinatory vision for the future of humanity.

Wowzers, that was a fun game. The final score didn’t reflect how close it came to an OKC upset. Seth Curry looking like his big brother. Sweet. #DubNation #Warriors

Fascinating & oh so depressing.

“Where you fall on this rapture-to-bullshit continuum likely tracks with how optimistic you are for the future. But you are waiting nonetheless—for a bubble to burst, for a genie to arrive with a plan to print money, for a bailout, for Judgment Day. In that way, generative AI is a faith-based tech.”

Humanity thrives on friction—but AI is built to make everything seem easy, Raffi Krikorian writes. In losing the unpredictable, chaotic, and surprising, AI has “stripped us of something profoundly human.”

Those two questionable reversed calls going against Steph in the 4th Qtr took the air out of the Warriors. Harumpf! #Warriors #DubNation

Restoring cultural invention doesn’t require upending the current industries—it just needs a small vanguard to change its direction, writes W. David Marx: theatln.tc/fCmhmsmk

Thought so.

RIP Jimmy Cliff — that incredible voice will live on.

“Artificial intelligence, meet artificial accounting.” The guy who first pointed out Enron’s sketchy accounting is now scrutinizing AI accounting and it’s the same nonsense: www.wsj.com/tech/meta-ai...

The holiday frenzy is coming on strong and fast in this most dysfunctional year followed quickly by the 2026 election campaigns. With the added AI crap, it’ll be a doozy. Breathe in, breathe out…repeat.

To resurrect Gaza, the world must reckon with the genocide. Despite the ceasefire, Israel is blocking access to cement.

A perfect description of how MAGA works

Catching up. So Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine was written by Russia with no input or vetting by the US State Department? WTF? #Ukraine #BogusPeacePlan

Matt Wuerker, Politico

JVL’s footnote that a substantial part of the GOP base wants authoritarianism — and a clear majority at least tolerates it — remains a daunting generational project.

I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez

Pope Leo says Trump administration 'extremely disrespectful' to migrants reut.rs/4rmAgyS

¡Feliz Dia del Flamenco!

“…when you throw apocalyptic prophecy and spiritual warfare into the political mix, don’t expect calm from troubled disciples.”

This is happening…

Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope. Yes, THAT Pope.

Whoa, old man Curry with 49 points after a 46 pointer 48 hrs ago. Warriors bringing the love to San Antonio. #Warriors #DubNation

Anyone who claims to be a 'leader' must adopt and act upon these words and ideals. No exceptions.

Steph being Steph with 46 points tonight…and a much needed W for the Dubs. #Warriors #DubNation

Pale pink foggy haze from Oakland.

Good one, Joel!

In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice. KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond. His reply was a doozy.

Those 8 Dems may claim they were acting out of empathy for their constituents, but it’s a betrayal, a chicken-shit move that will only encourage more of the same bullying tactics.

Ok, good — a start but a meager one after the Catholic Church anglicized (butalized) 60,000 Native children.

What “concessions” did Democrats get for their cave? Not nothing. But by treating these things as “concessions,” Democrats are ultimately rewarding Trump for his bare-knuckle shutdown tactics. Today's Morning Shots, featuring @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...

A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100

Triptych lino cut of Coastal Oak bark patterns based on photos from my yard trees. #Linocut #Patterns #Minimalism

“Searching Blue” — acrylic on birch panel, 14x14” #painting

Honest question—why is anyone still (or ever) paying attention to the Kardashians?

An NPR reporter travels into Gaza. Some great takes. www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...

Since we’re talking about affordability, a reminder that Trump’s culture war based economic policies are making everything more expensive for no discernable benefit to anyone but him www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

The shutdown has violated countless trust and treaty agreements between the U.S. and tribal nations. With a reduction of monthly SNAP funds violating several tribes’ guarantee of food in exchange for land usage, tribes like the Cherokee Nation are spending millions to protect their people.

Again Mackenzie Scott ftw www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/03/s...

societal suicide www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

If you care about this lost opportunity then share. @froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social @kevinmkruse.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @gregsargent.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com

“anticipatory demolition” — Where will it end?

Another great You Betcha cartoon from the brilliant Jack Ohman.

Trump’s Mar-a-White House

Paging every GOP member of Congress to remedial constitutional literacy class, stat