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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 42m

Anyone who thinks that Elon musk is just flying by the seat of his pants and has all this power but doesn't know what to do with it is delusional. He owns the United States government. He pals around with Vladimir Putin. His friends in Germany just won SpaceX, Nazi X, Nazi AI Seems clear to me.

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‘Musk’ Director discusses Elon Musk’s ‘enormous power’

YouTube video by CNN

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 2h

"Oracle...has nearly doubled its long-term debt to more than $160 billion over the past two years, as the company refashions itself as a provider of computing power for artificial intelligence work. It now ranks as the fifth-largest borrower in the US corporate bond market..."

bloomberg.com

Larry Ellison Risk Exposed by Paramount and Oracle Debt Binges

As Paramount Skydance Corp. and Oracle Corp. vault into the ranks of corporate America’s biggest borrowers, their links to the same man — billionaire Larry Ellison — are starting to stir angst on Wall...

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 4h

This video is from 3 years ago. We are not a serious country. You may think you're part of a serious country, but that's not reality.

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Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again

YouTube video by CNN

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 4h

In a multiverse somewhere, Kamala Harris is impeached, convicted, and executed by MAGA within 6 hours of her administration posting these ads. In our nightmare reality, it's just another day under Diaper Don's criminal regime.

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What we know about Trump’s latest taxpayer-funded ad campaign

YouTube video by CNN

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"...it may take over three years for the inventories of Tomahawk, THAAD and Patriot systems to be restored to their pre-conflict levels, according to estimates by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)."

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Why US missile shortfalls raise stakes for a potential Taiwan Strait conflict

Ammunition could prove to be the defining issue as mainland China’s defence industry appears to be operating at an elevated tempo.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Google said it would be inaccurate to say that Gemini 4 is underperforming in areas such as coding. The company referred Bloomberg back to comments made last week by Koray Kavukcuoglu, the head of Google DeepMind who said he was encouraged by the model’s performance. Google says Google is good. 👌

bloomberg.com

Google Grapples With Employee Skepticism About New Gemini Model

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Argon, its long-awaited flagship artificial intelligence model, but the company is grappling with internal skepticism over how well it performs in...

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Restructuring the grid for military bases so they generate all of their own power will certainly not be expensive, dirty, or a burden on the American taxpayers in the long term. Another fine idea by Pretty Boy Pete and team.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“It’s almost like a constitution in a way, and the biggest people in the world signed that, and I signed it as president, and it really ⁠is a form of protection,” Trump said. Sleep well, world.

theguardian.com

Trump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’

US president also issues executive order officially rebranding ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This stuff is prevalent now and it's sickening. Men should be speaking out louder than women about this.

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AOC calls out Cornell University over alleged gang rape

YouTube video by CNN

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"I'm rejecting their deal," Trump said on Saturday, adding that the US already had "total control" of the strait, with "massive amounts of oil" passing through it." Please disburse, nothing to see here...literally.

bbc.com

Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days

The US president says Tehran had only put forward the proposal because it is losing the war.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don't think there should be a ceasefire. I think the world should be supplying Ukraine with whatever it needs to destroy Vladimir Putin and his Mafia regime. Burn it down.

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Zelensky quips his next trip to Moscow will be ‘on a missile’

YouTube video by CNN

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Keeping these men and women out to sea that long was criminal. Pretty Boy Pete and his daddy, Diaper Don, need to spend the rest of their time on this planet in solitary confinement. Perhaps we just let them rot on Alcatraz.

theguardian.com

Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms

Hung Cao, acting US navy secretary, answered questions from US senator Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Rubio is such a joke. What a complete loser. The Iranians don't understand our system? They're smart enough to fund a terror network worldwide? Pursue a nuclear agenda? Try to assassinate the current leader of this country more than once...? Come on, they've been waiting for this for 50 years.

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Rubio: "I think the Iranians are under this illusion"

YouTube video by C-SPAN

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Justin Mikulka @justinmikulka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We have been assured that using expensive natural gas [methane] power for US data centers is not a competitive disadvantage. This has been one of the arguments behind the planned massive build out of gas power for data centers. But what if it's wrong? (it is).

oilprice.com

Is China’s Secret Power Advantage About To Trigger An 89% Crash In US AI Stocks | OilPrice.com

High costs, heavy borrowing and private-credit exposure could trigger bankruptcies and a broader technology-sector selloff.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The world is full of bleak news reports. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A chart from list the top 10 countries affected by El Nino which is projected to cause up to 450,000 additional deaths:

Nigeria 31,320
Indonesia 19251
Sudan 17430
India 15,670
Brazil 13271
DRC 10014
Niger 9,900
Chad 7953
Philippines 6504
Vietnam 5,566

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Giving away my current location...😎

A drum set for the band Cannons is shown.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“AI productivity, meaning the everyday AI tools that you use to do your regular job, are not driving outsized productivity. ... The consulting firm predicts that by 2029, 30% of employees laid off due to replacement by AI will need to be rehired, likely at a significantly higher cost."

ciodive.com

One-third of AI-replaced workers will be rehired by 2029: Gartner

Less than 1% of 2025 job loses were driven by AI productivity gains, according to the analyst firm.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I respect President Obama. Even here, you can see his mind shift in real time from: oh can you imagine...😉 To...no really it's not funny and we need to shore up Democracy...😐 ...to this solemn look like, "s*** how do we do that when 35% of the country won't accept that reality?" 🤯 Deep stuff.

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Obama on Trump's White House Media Ban

YouTube video by C-SPAN

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Under the extended policy...workers covered by the proclamation will remain restricted unless their petitions are accompanied or supplemented by a $100,000 payment. The restriction applies to workers who are outside the US and seek to enter the country after September 21, 2026 🗽💲 Welcome, pay me.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Trump extends H-1B visa restrictions, including $100,000 payment requirement, for another year

US President Donald Trump has extended restrictions on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme for another 12 months, keeping in place a $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B workers seeking to e...

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Cognitive surrender? For a bipolar ADHD (?) traumatic brain injury guy like me... AI is like little white rabbits running through caves with all kinds of dark hallways... ...and I can chase whatever rabbit(s) I want and there's more and more rabbits everywhere I look as time progresses. Help🐇

nytimes.com

An M.I.T. Report Warns A.I. Is Causing ‘Cognitive Surrender.’ Universities Are in a Bind.

As A.I. upends education, university leaders have been all over the map about how to respond. It can be very confusing for students.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A new version of the viral track "Democrat Hoax" just dropped. Great trajectory we're on here...🤕😕💻👾💀

The image is of a screenshot of Fox News as of 4:36 p.m. mountain time with representative Richard Hudson a Republican from North Carolina the nrcc chairman with the banner below him saying unplugging the future? Democrats continue to fearmonger against AI.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It really is Russia, Russia, Russia...as she's been saying for years. It's always been about Trump and his love / obedience to Vlad the Destroyer. The destruction of the American experiment and certainly Ukraine, Crimea, Georgia etc. is a business deal.

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How Putin grabbed Trump by his balls

YouTube video by emptywheel

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

TIMES OF INDIA: India went from having metro rail in just a handful of cities to building one of the world’s largest networks in little more than a decade. *Now I was told things like this could not be done. It's too expensive. Think of the billionaires and the troops.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India's metro boom: From one city to a network set to overtake the US

In 1984, India had exactly one metro line, in Kolkata. Today, the network spans 26 cities and is just 216 km short of surpassing the US to become the world’s second-longest metro network.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

These poor data center companies are just getting bullied left and right. Perhaps if the neighborhood wants a 2.4 MW green mandate for your power generation, and you can't do it, then maybe you don't build there? Rooftop solar, VPP's, hell why don't you build a fancy SMR? Practically impossible?

bizjournals.com

Data center developer sues St. Louis board over renewable energy mandate - St. Louis Business Journal

The filing targets requirements for on-site renewable generation and Board of Aldermen approval. It comes one day after a community benefits agreement got an initial OK.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Maybe that's the point? India and Russia are moving closer together, and my tin foil hat is transmitting vibes that this is the plan to further isolate the United States. Vlad -->Elon / Diaper Don --> mAgAt$ The MAGA coalition is deeply funded by dirty blood money from Russia and other bad guys.

bloomberg.com

India Warns US Oil Sanctions Bill Could Hurt Bilateral Ties

India warned that a US bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of as much as 100% on top buyers of Russian oil could hurt ties between New Delhi and Washington and disrupt global energy...

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oh damn... If anyone ever asks you to do a dance for a video with other people...run. There is nothing but regret and sorrow for having done something like this as a grown ass man Whoever's idea this was needs to be disciplined Mayor Johnson needs to be chastised relentlessly Be serious...FFS 🫩

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Mayor Brandon Johnson sparks controversy with dancing video amid violent weekend in Chicago

YouTube video by ABC 7 Chicago

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"The cat had been brought in by a man living in a community in the forest...who had mistaken the cat for a domestic kitten...He had fed the animal noodles, rice and eggs, only to realize it was wild and that he could not take care of it. So he brought it to the sanctuary." Nice find, mystery man.

nbcnews.com

New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say

A type of tiger cat, the animal is slender, spotted and smaller than a house cat. It lives in the Bolivian cloud forest.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

No ICE Director since 2017 We might as well just disband this f****n' rogue private army It's only used for Diaper Don and his criminal gang to harass non-white people...while threatening anyone who gets in their way Harassing, injuring or killing protestors to continue on w/ their illegal Acts.

nytimes.com

White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE Director

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, less than three months ago.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

He's only calling for the bonuses to be taken back because people found out about them. It's not difficult. These clowns down in Texas are literally doing anything to try to win over votes because Talarico is going to win the Senate down there. Of course they're against this, data centers, etc.🆘

houstonchronicle.com

Exclusive: Dan Patrick calls on ERCOT to reverse $150,000 retention bonuses

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling on ERCOT's board to reverse $150,000 retention bonuses directors approved for themselves this week.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🚨 I've been asleep / comatose /very busy, so forgive me if you have already skeeted or discussed this Israel, The UK, North Korea, India, Pakistan are on the outside looking in DAwN really is in control. Lift off SCMP: "Huawei unveils latest tech to boost AI power, curb China’s Nvidia reliance"

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Huawei unveils latest tech to boost AI power, curb China’s Nvidia reliance

Its SuperPoD will face off against offerings by US rivals in the global computing power arena, including Nvidia’s NVL system.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Putin: "It is impossible to overstate your...contribution to strengthening the special and...strategic partnership between India and Russia. I would like to express my gratitude for the warm...welcome and hospitality extended to me and during my visit to New Delhi last week..." Diaper Don's making

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

'Impossible to overstate your contribution': Putin’s birthday message to PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and credited him for strengthening "special and privileged" strategic partnership between N...

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's all a big grift that every elected leader / city leader gets for nothing... Just for being one of the "special" ones living among us. Rot, you freeloading f**k$ The world is done with your $h1T We're on fire and $40T in debt... While oil & gas execs make bank 💲💰🪙💎💳 ...and pollute our air.

houstonchronicle.com

Houston leaders got over 600 free Texans tickets in last 3 seasons. See the data

Politicians, high-ranking corporate employees and government staff or appointees got 692 free tickets to Houston Texans games at NRG Stadium over the past three years.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“We wanted to have independence to a certain extent because otherwise, we would have faculty senates deciding who’s going to be teaching these courses and what the curricula are, and we had significant evidence to suggest to us that that would not be a wise thing to do,” Cirino said. MAGA 🆚 🆓🗽

tiffinohio.net

Ohio GOP lawmaker says university centers are not right-wing indoctrination. Professor pushes back.

Sen. Jerry Cirino is pushing new legislation to mandate student attendance after less than 1% of Ohio State students enrolled in the university's civics center in 2025.

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's even worse. Apparently there are enough votes in the house to actually impeach Hegseth. So Johnson's not just avoiding a vote. He's avoiding a successful vote.

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Kevin Baird @kevinbaird.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“There’s no hiding from hot spots around the world, and our judgment about what is the most likely or least likely of the geopolitical situation has changed,” ... “We will let people that do trade policy and fiscal policy stay in their lane." *The amount of "respect" Diaper Don loses each day...😶

theguardian.com

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023

Trump urges lower rates after central bank agrees increase by quarter-percentage point to range of 3.75% to 4%

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