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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I really like Pluribus, but I can't help but be nagged by just how incurious Carol is about the nature of the world and how it operates in the swarm. I realize it suits her character to be misanthropic and solely dedicated to reverting things mostly because --

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Recently, my friend: "John, I'm 40 years old, I've got bad knees. It's over."

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Chuck Schumer needs to go. The best thing he can hope for his legacy at this point is that people won't regularly piss on his grave after he kicks it.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Ahh, but does this shop contain itself?

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Y'know how in Dante's Inferno, the lowest rung of Hell is frozen and is reserved for betrayers, who are chewed in Lucifer's three mouths for eternity? I think the insurance co doctors who deny patients medicine and care they need to get paid exorbitantly go there. They betray their oath every day.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Haunting article about the way authoritarianism comes to overtake the US govt during the Trump admin, called "competitive authoritarianism," where we don't have death camps, but instead use the power of the govt to chill speech and capture the executive branch. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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The New Authoritarianism

This isn’t single-party rule, but it’s not democracy either.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

1. EXCLUSIVE Today, the NSA is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion," a NSA source tells Popular Information. The massive purge is creating chaos, taking down "mission-related" work

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The NSA's "Big Delete"

Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion." The "...

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Do me a favor, like this if you can see it. I'm not fishing, I'm trying to see if my comments and posts are being hidden for some reason.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 08/02/2025

a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I like this site because of the respectful discussion and better vibes. On the other hand, I do like to fight.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

These people don't have friends, they have useful and not useful people that can either be exploited or dismissed. Everything is transactional, so there are no real human connections, and everyone is seen through a lens of hyper, sociopathic utilitarianism.

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Destroying the empire out of grotesque stupidity is very on brand for this country.

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Emily St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I am having trouble regulating my moods because everything is simultaneously so terrifying and so stupid.

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James @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Unilaterally shutting down USAID via Executive Order and merging it with State is openly illegal and Dems should immediately converge on D.C. and call for protests if Trump tries to do it.

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Sorry boss, I was unproductive this afternoon because there's a sneaky little coup, and the US economy is about to drive off a cliff. That staff newsletter will just have to be a Monday problem.

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makena kelly @makenakelly.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

NEW: Elon Musk's friends have infiltrated the GSA and they're looking for ways to use White House credentials to access agency tech, potentially allowing them to remote into laptops, read emails, and more, sources say. w/ @zoeschiffer.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

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Elon Musk's Friends Have Infiltrated Another Government Agency

Elon Musk’s former employees are trying to use White House credentials to access General Services Administration tech, giving them the potential to remote into laptops, read emails, and more, sources ...

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and- Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I'll give you bits of the letter I sent to my nephew on his 18th birthday:

I have hurt myself in my stupidity and foolishness over and over again, and no amount of advice will prevent those same types of experiences from happening to you. Not because you’re dumb, but because you’re bright and thoughtful and you want to see what the world has to offer. People like that, like you and me, can find such extraordinary beauty and joy, but also deep nadirs of sorrow. The two are inextricably linked, and that’s the way it should be. When you seek the best, the greatest, the most of anything, you must know its opposite to appreciate how grand it is.

People say to be yourself, and that’s true. But be the best version of yourself. Don’t put on a face for people, don’t behave how you think others want you to behave just to please them. That doesn’t mean to not be mindful of your own behavior, or that you’re perfect just the way you are. None of us are perfect, and we never will be. It’s the ascent to attempt perfection that makes us better than we were before, and that’s all that matters. I don’t think I need to tell you this, I’m sure you’re always you all the time, but we all have ways to be more thoughtful, more kind, more considerate, more loving, more engaged, more this and that.

Romantic love is intense and beautiful and the most extraordinary thing any of us can ever experience. It is the highest good we as human beings can achieve, but it can be hard to keep, difficult to know when it’s right, and needs maintenance and thoughtful consideration of each other. This isn’t always possible, but it should always be the goal.

You will think someone is right and most likely be wrong. It will hurt when you realize this, and I’m sorry for that. You’ll grow and be better from it.

Sometimes people who are older or in a more powerful position will try to take advantage of you for their own gain. Sometimes you’ll know this is happening and consider doing it anyway just to advance. No one I’ve known, myself included, has ever been happy they made that calculus and sacrificed their dignity in service of their dreams. But there are times you have to do this just to survive. There’s no shame in forging ahead to keep food on the table, just never be complacent and never let someone get the better of you for too long if you can help it, even if it’s more comfortable than the uncertainty of being on your own. Comfortable misery is no comfort at all.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Yes, thank you! I don't need to see the same photo collage of newspapers saying Trump was guilty for the thousandth time as if you actually said anything.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Gen Z is apparently surveiling themselves??? They've done a self Orwell?

The image contains a tweet from Michael Brendan Dougherty discussing the impact of the app Life360 on teenagers. It highlights how Life360, initially designed for parental monitoring, has turned into a tool of constant social surveillance among high school students. The tweet mentions that the app can track a vehicle’s movements, like hard stops, and shows how it creates a "social panopticon," where friend groups face tension if location tracking is disabled for even a short period. Michael expresses disbelief at how such monitoring would have affected his own adolescence.

A follow-up reply describes a scenario where a girl suspected her boyfriend of turning off his location for dubious reasons, only to find out he was planning a surprise for her. Michael critiques the app for promoting "paralyzing" levels of information sharing.

Below the replies is a TikTok screenshot showing the Life360 app interface, with a user questioning someone’s location in a parking lot at 2 a.m. The hashtags include #Life360, #TikTok, and #LocationSharing.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

This man is an embarrassment. He and everyone like him need to be ejected from the party like vomit from a drunk freshman.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Why do these guys hate their wives so much?

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I will say this, the disagreements and discussions on here are a lot more substantive and thoughtful than on Hitler lite app.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Keeping an eye on these two. From this: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/o...

These two images are scatter plots categorizing individuals' opinions on two dimensions: "Liked his delivery" (y-axis) and "Liked his plans" (x-axis).

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Daniel McCarthy's quote: “Eloquently committed himself to peace through strength.” He is positioned far in the top-right quadrant, showing strong approval of both delivery and plans.

These two images are scatter plots categorizing individuals' opinions on two dimensions: "Liked his delivery" (y-axis) and "Liked his plans" (x-axis).

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Matthew Schmitz's quote: “Wearing a red cap doesn’t make you MAGA.” He is plotted in the top-right quadrant, indicating strong approval of both delivery and plans.

The other individuals are dispersed, with some strongly disliking delivery and plans (bottom-left), and others favoring either one or the other (top-left, bottom-right).

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/01/2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the FDA to revoke authorization of Covid vaccines in 2021, when estimates had begun to show that the rollout of the shots had already saved about 140,000 lives. nyti.ms/4hkaSnl

A close-up of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A headline reads: “RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout.” Photo credit: Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

2025 started with possibly the worst fire in California history and David Lynch dying. No ominous portents here, no sir.

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thank you, Spotify, perfect.

Apocalyptic Mix

Apocalyptic music picked just for you

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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @kamlager-dove.house.gov · 15/01/2025

In the event of an evacuation, be ready to go with a go bag. Here’s what to pack. 🎒

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

That's not a super great chart to see for the flu.

The image shows a chart titled "Influenza A, Los Angeles, CA," indicating the quantity of nucleic acids detected at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant (HWRP). The x-axis represents time (from October 2023 to early 2025), while the y-axis shows the quantity of nucleic acids (PMPvo normalized per 1 million). The orange line shows a sharp increase in influenza presence toward the end of 2024 and into early 2025 after a previous peak in late 2023.

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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @kamlager-dove.house.gov · 14/01/2025

⚠️ Some common myths and facts about @fema aid! Learn more at fema.gov

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The world has been at its hottest for the past 10 years, with 2024 now declared the official record-holder. !!! #ClimateCrisis This is what 1.5 looks like. It is going to get worse!! Stop subsidising & burning fossil fuels ASAP. You too, AUS !!

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I feel like you're doing it wrong?

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Publications in the past week built substantially on our knowledge of the brain's waste disposal system—glymphatics—and the implications on sleep and brain aging. Featuring exceptional work by Nedergaard Lab and @jonykipnis.bsky.social erictopol.substack.com/p/our-sleep-... open-access

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Our Sleep, Brain Aging, and Waste Clearance

How sleep prevents "dirty" brains that age faster

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J O H N @johnholowach.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Amazing that the Supreme Court heard arguments on the Tiktok case on Friday and will render a decision on it before the 19th, yet it took them over two months before they ruled in Trump's immunity case. Funny that.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/01/2025

Dry, windy conditions helped the Los Angeles wildfires spread — and a third round of winds, with gusts about as strong as Friday’s, is expected to last from Saturday into late Sunday morning or early Sunday afternoon. nyti.ms/3Px6h5n

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The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break

The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.

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