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Alfred Poor

@alfredpoor.bsky.social
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I have had a checkered career in the technology industry, where I have spent most of my time explaining complex concepts to people in ways that they can put them to practical use. Now that I am more or less retired, I still try to explain things.

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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 1m
Congress, are you even paying attention?
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 2m
President Trump's policies have also been extremely effective at keeping elephants and deadly tigers from roaming the streets of San Diego, killing citizens at random. Heck of a job, Donny!
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 6m
There MUST be consequences! We want a government that we can trust to follow the law!
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7m
Cool beans, President Trump! Now do the one about Norwegian, Swede, and Dane immigrants taking over that Great State! I'll wait....
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 1h
Threatening to bomb Iran before the mid-terms is admitting that your goals are political, not strategic. Guess what? Promising NOT to bomb Iran until AFTER the mid-terms is EXACTLY the same admission. This war is about domestic politics, not national security. Always has been.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 1h
Threatening to bomb Iran before the mid-terms is admitting that your goals are political, not strategic. Guess what? Promising NOT to bomb Iran until AFTER the mid-terms is EXACTLY the same admission. This war is about domestic politics, not national security. Always has been.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 3h
I'm down to one item that needs dry cleaning, and I hardly wear it anymore.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 4h
Internet access is an accepted Social Determinant of Health (SDoH). It's not a luxury; it helps our economy in many ways.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 4h
Hmmm... How could anyone have seen that coming?
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 4h
As someone who has covered technology for more than four decades, I can't say that I am surprised.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
Many reasons for hope. Zero reasons for complacency.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
Many reasons for hope. Zero reasons for complacency.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
President Trump and his Administration use the law to attack opponents, but are happy to ignore it when it suits them. Even more than affordability, I believe that we want a government that we can trust.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
Tell me that you got someone else to take your Econ 101 final exam in college, without saying so....
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
Tell me that you got someone else to take your Econ 101 final exam in college, without saying so....
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
Not good enough for redemption, in my book....
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 7h
...as they should! And blame the Republican-led Congress for doing nothing about it.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
Soooo much reckoning to be done once President Trump's Administration is out of office and we return to a Department of Justice that serves the people and not President Trump.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
I agree with this 100%! As much as Americans want affordability, I believe that we want -- most of all -- a government that we can trust. That is not the case with President Trump, his Administration, and the Congressional Republicans. Laws without consequences are worse than no laws at all.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
^^^ THIS! ^^^ As much as Americans want affordability, I believe that we want -- most of all -- a government that we can trust. That is not the case with President Trump, his Administration, and the Congressional Republicans. Laws without consequences are worse than no laws at all.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
There MUST be consequences if we are ever to have any trust in our government.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
Gerrymandering is wrong, no matter which party. We need an impartial national system that provides for fair districts for all House elections.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
The damage is already generational. It will take decades to repair, not the least of which is the lost trust in our government both here and abroad.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
Of course! If you're not an ally, you're an adversary. I'm not surprised at all.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
Good start. But everyone who is released MUST be compensated by the government for all personal and property damages. Without consequences, there is no reason to stop doing illegal acts. We need a government that we can trust.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
People talk about how we're living in a "post-Truth" society. I think the bigger change is that it's now a "post-Morality" society, though to be honest, we've been working towards that for a long time.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
...so I ended up writing about computers. That explains a lot!
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
Well, he only kinda owns it.... As I understand it, the land belongs to the City of Palm Beach. So he's asking the people of Palm Beach to donate the land for this retreat. And he still gets to keep his private golf club private.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
MEANWHILE.... www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...
phoenixnewtimes.com
Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs
Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
MEANWHILE.... www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...
phoenixnewtimes.com
Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs
Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
...and here we have a sitting Senator calling for a Constitutional crisis! ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 23h
I intend to thank President Trump publicly, if I receive any payment. But I'll wait until the deposit clears my bank. Remember, this is the man who promised 2% home mortgages when he got elected. How's that working out?
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Failed For Big Business With Love
ALT: Failed For Big Business With Love
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
There MUST be consequences, or else people will have no confidence or trust in our government.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
There MUST be consequences for illegal actions, or else there is no disincentive to not repeat them, and it erodes the people's trust in goverment and the rule of law.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Universal childcare is NOT welfare. It is an investment in our people and our economy. It allows more households to be two-income families, increasing the labor force and moving more money through our communities. The extra money that they spend means more employment for local businesses.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Many reasons for hope. Zero reasons for complacency.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Waste? Fraud? Abuse? Anyone? Congress, are you even paying attention?
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Remember that President Trump's top priority above all else is to stay out of jail. He will do anything he can to delay that by just one more day. He's not going anywhere. At least, not voluntarily.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Heating oil is up 80%." Heating is a larger part of the cost of living for people in Maine than it is for much of the rest of the country. Their cost of living is going up by a lot more than current 3.4% CPI. Will impact their views of President Trump and his Congressional Republican enablers...?
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
...and how much did that snipe hunt cost the taxpayers?
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Izzy G Asks 'How Much?'
ALT: Izzy G Asks 'How Much?'
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This is an awesome and clear explanation of what should happen. We should all pay attention to this one....
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Cody Harris: That's Why You Gotta Pay Attention
ALT: Cody Harris: That's Why You Gotta Pay Attention
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Oh, I so hope that you're right. But 2016 taught me not to ignore cray-cray outcomes....
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Reported by @punchbowlnews.bsky.social: “Americans want accountability both for the ongoing cost-of-living emergency and for the rampant self-dealing & corruption under the Trump Administration. ...Congress needs to [focus] on lowering costs & cracking down on D.C. corruption.” Sen. Maggie Hassan
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Waste, fraud, and abuse, anyone? penncapital-star.com/immigration/... /end
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
DHS is selling properties purchased for detention centers that they now don't want. @penncapital-star.com: "The warehouse in Tremont was sold to the federal government for $119.5 million dollars. The asking price for the warehouse now... is not publicly available." /1
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ICE looks to sell two Pennsylvania warehouses and others initially planned for detention center • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The federal government is seeking to sell two warehouses in Pennsylvania that were purchased for use as Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers, along with five other warehouses national...
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I hope that you will also fight for equality in K-12 public education. There is no justification for one child getting a good education while the child across the street attends a sub-standard school district.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Everyone -- citizens or otherwise -- who are detained by ICE or CBP and subsequently released without charges, MUST be fully compensated for personal and property damages by the government. There must be consequences if we are to stop these illegal actions.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Even more than affordability, I believe that Americans want a government that we can trust. We cannot trust President Trump and the Congressional Republicans to act in our nation's domestic and international best interests.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Even more than affordability, I believe that Americans want a government that we can trust. We cannot trust President Trump and the Congressional Republicans to act in our nation's domestic and international best interests.
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Alfred Poor @alfredpoor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Is Elon Musk one of the 40? Why not? www.newsweek.com/doj-announce...
newsweek.com
US announces mass denaturalization action
The Trump administration is seeking to strip 40 naturalized Americans of their U.S. citizenship.
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