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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 9h

Senator Schmitt (R-MO) thought he had a "gotcha" in the hearing with Jack Smith that proved that Smith was in Atlanta for secret meetings to collude against Trump. Turns out that Schmitt just didn't actually read the "evidence" and confused the Iowa Hawkeyes w/the Atlanta Hawks. How embarrassing.😂

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 16h

200k - 600k patients used Theranos machines for millions of tests (1.5m in AZ alone) over the course of 3 years. Those tests were not just useless, but DANGEROUS b/c they left conditions undiagnosed. Imagine doing THAT for money & portraying yourself as the victim. people.com/elizabeth-ho...

people.com

Elizabeth Holmes Says She’s ‘Fighting to Prove’ Her ‘Innocence’ in Message from Prison: ‘I Was Silenced for a Long Time’

Elizabeth Holmes shared a personal message from prison, expressing love for her family. ‘I was silenced for a long time. And then imprisoned. I am fighting to prove my innocence and come home to my ba...

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 16h

In the 4 years that Alina Habba, traffic lawyer turned Trump attorney turned US Attorney, worked for Trump she won a total of "ZERO" cases. Not a single one. But she married a Turkish billionaire so I guess her "I'd rather be pretty than smart" philosophy paid off. www.the-sun.com/news/1706775...

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Ex-Trump lawyer, 42, weds Turkish billionaire, 29, in $10m MAGA-studded ceremony

DONALD Trump’s former lawyer has tied the knot with a Turkish billionaire in a lavish wedding reportedly costing around $10 million. The star-studded celebration saw political heavyweights rub shou…

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 17h

If you have lost "copy/paste" functionality in Excel, it is most likely b/c of security update KB5002914. Go into "Settings > Update & Security > View Update History" then click "Uninstall updates" at the top of the screen. Select KB5002914 and uninstall. But wait... there's more!

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 20h

This is an amazing exchange between the Fox host and AG Blanche. Campos: "I'm an American citizen, and I shouldn't be spied on." Blanche: "You don't THINK you want that, but it's not all bad" tl:dr "Don't tread on me" "But have you TRIED being tread upon? I think you'll like it!"

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You have to try REALLY hard to be this wrong.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Data Centers generate CONSTANT noise at 90 decibels. If they generate their own power it's above 100db. 85db is dangerous to hearing. I want to build a 100db noise-making car I can park on proposed DC sites so locals experience what they're about to hear 24x7. www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...

tomshardware.com

Data center developer offers $10,000 checks to 4,500 households if the 1,300-acre facility is approved — locals push back over noise and 'bribe' concerns

Report says that many residents are rejecting the offer due to fears of noise, falling property values, and mistrust.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is a Tesla owner driving his car into a flooded street in CT, but it could just have easily been any driver anywhere. For some reason some of us refuse to accept that you NEVER drive into a flooded street because you can't easily know how deep it might be.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Final Battle" is not just boisterous phrasing. There are millions of Evangelicals who support Trump b/c they see him as the harbinger of the apocalypse. They rejoiced when Trump moved the US Embassy to Jerusalem b/c it was part of their apocalypse cosplay. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/27/p...

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White House airs another government-funded ad, this time with Trump warning of ‘final battle’ | CNN Politics

The Trump administration is set to launch another overtly political campaign ad funded by taxpayer dollars, attacking the “fake news media” and “the sick political class that hates our country.”

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In the last few months we've had recalls of millions of pounds of vegetables, meat and sugar. ... You know, maybe putting RFK Jr. - a man who thinks it's healthy to bathe in sewage - in charge of the FDA & letting him fire 20% of their inspectors was a bad idea. www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

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Nearly 1.7 Million Pounds of Brown and Powdered Sugar Recalled in 8 States

The FDA upgraded it to a Class II recall.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This past decade I lost the two most lucrative annual gigs on my calendar. Two conferences. Both paid high to mid 5-figures for 3 - 8 days of work. I quit the first when I discovered it had been bought by Saudi Arabia. The other fired me b/c I resist Trump. ... I regret neither.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

All the major social media platforms are refusing air the ads for Gibney's film about Musk. Thankfully, that doesn't prevent US from sharing the ad. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...

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Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street

YouTube video by Musk

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm feeling this one. A LOCAL device that runs an 8GB LLM that knows what you're doing by analyzing the output from your HDMI port, then takes actions in response to your voice prompt. I mean... if it works, this will DEFINITELY be my pick the next time I'm on "Intelligent Machines"! violoop.com

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Violoop - Screen-Aware AI Hardware, Live on Kickstarter

Violoop is live on Kickstarter. Point anywhere, press Tab to act, and approve every commitment.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

No... Furries aren't crashing their planes. Just like: - kids aren't pooping in litter boxes in the back of the classroom. - immigrants aren't eating pets in Springfield. - no doctor is doing surprise sex-changes on children. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/airl...

lgbtqnation.com

Airline pilots are "MEOWING & BARKING": GOP senator doubles down on furry fearmongering - LGBTQ Nation

"Ask yourself… would you be comfortable with a MENTALLY ILL FURRY being your pilot?" he asked.

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Time Traveler @timewatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you share their videos, please use a link, so the people can see the original and they can get paid better. Especially when their other videos are good too. youtube.com/shorts/J_sNJ...

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What Is El Niño & Why Is It So Powerful 🌡️🤯 Super El Niño 🌊

YouTube video by GeoGlobeTales

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is a start - making officers enter a VALID reason to access the Flock camera system - but it still falls far short of respecting our constitutionally-guaranteed right against unreasonable search and seizure. Bottom line: No probable cause. No Flock. indianapublicradio.org/news/2026/09...

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Five Indianapolis police officers charged for misusing Flock cameras

Indianapolis charged five police officers after they allegedly used a license plate camera network to track ex-partners and others they were interested in. Now, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police De...

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There is so much disinformation about the "Super El Nino" floating around the internet b/c mentioning any sort of mechanism that affects weather seems to start a shouting match. So here's a good video that gives you JUST the info you need in under 2 minutes.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

2 years ago I ditched Office 365 & starting using a containerized Office 2007 on Windows 10. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that I don't pay a subscription, I can't use Outlook, the UI is FAR more intuitive, & it's not constantly trying to get me to save things in the cloud.

Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

These are NOT "shots fired." This is just what GOOD leadership looks like: unafraid, empathetic, transparent. ... If you think that the Pope is attacking your choice of leader, then it means that you KNOW your choice of leader is none of those things.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are all weary souls. We are all damaged. We are all wounded, in need of healing. ... We can let that hurt spill out, in-turn to weary those around us, or we can decide to bring healing & reconciliation. Simple to say. Hard to do. G'night nerds.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yesterday, Joe Rogan admitted he 'MAY' have helped Trump, but insisted he never simped. ... Here's Rogan arguing Biden should be removed from office for claiming that colonial troops took British airports in the 1770's, before making excuses for Trump when he learns the claim came from the LATTER.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

YES, FINALLY! For far too long I have been wanting to improve my drip, but stylish form-fitting suits always put a damper on my daily parkour in Vatican City. 😏

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There are parts of a stealth aircraft that are vital in reducing an aircraft's radar cross section. Two of the most closely guarded secrets are the canopy (hides the unstealthy pilot & cockpit) and the weapons bay door (hides the weapon & pylons). Hegseth's Pentagon just gave both to China.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

To the guy: When you're trying to decieve your way into a meeting at the Jesuit Curia, it helps to know the proper abbreviation for the religious order you are impersonating. The order of Secular Franciscans ("Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis") is "OFS". So claiming "FFS" was a pretty big red flag!😂

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is the same reason why I won't buy a "smart" TV. The enshitification of consumer goods - the gradual, deliberate reduction of quality & durability - is often camoflauged w/useless features. My fridge doesn't need an app. It just needs to keep my food cold. www.reddit.com/r/technology...

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From the technology community on Reddit: Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

Explore this post and more from the technology community

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

tl:dr If you are treating humans and their labor as disposable resources for technology, you are advocating a dystopian future.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Huh... so the state takes over private industry in order to implement policy to promote the greater good? ... Hey MAGA, didn't y'all used to call this "socialism"?

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

RFK jr saying the quiet part out loud. The GOP plan to save money on healthcare ... Is to make you die faster. youtube.com/shorts/eeZuJ...

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YouTube video by politixmaxxing

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fun Fact: "Patriots Day Freedom Fest" was a MAGA concert, hosted by a MAGA politician, featuring MAGA Kid Rock. It was a cash-in on Trump's popularity among the uberMAGA. They needed to sell 100 VIP tickets at $1000 each. ... they sold 6. #Cancelled

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

To any phrase etymologist: The phrase, "set his/her ass on fire!" & all its variations refer to defeating an opponent so thoroughly that they metaphorically combust. I get that. ... But why "ass"? Pretty much any other part of the body would be more disabling. It is to stress the humiliation?

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H2di Squidward Sleeping

ALT: H2di Squidward Sleeping

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I just realized that you could cut a clip of the Paul brothers speaking to our armed forces and seamlessly turn it into a scene for "Idiocracy".

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The first smart phone I had was a HTC Wizard. I used it for 5 years before I got a Samsung Galaxy S2. I had the S2 for 6 years when I replaced it with a OnePlus 5. I used the One Plus 5 for 7 years until I replaced it with a Pixel 8 Pro. ... If your phone is still working, why replace it?

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's strange how Democratic Socialists - who are being denounced by both parties - turned major deficits into balanced budgets in both New York and Seattle.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This from US Embassy to Holy See about the first amendment as Trump threatens to ban news outlets today from White House.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Trump claims that the Kennedy Center was losing "sometimes hundreds of billions" before he took it over. But we have receipts. Before Trump: TKC had $517m in revenue. ($40m profit) After: $6m in the red. www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...

documentcloud.org

Kennedy Center 990 2025

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I installed a web-connected bird feeder outside my office. ☺️ I'm going to use it to train the #Vaticrows

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Remember when MAGA truckers protested Biden because they thought his policies were destroying their ability to earn a living?

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Fake, and hilarious. 😂 But it's telling that this wouldn't even be CLOSE to the most asinine EO signed by Trump.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated." - Donald Trump, June 21, 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvt...

youtube.com

Trump says U.S. 'totally obliterated' nuclear facilities in Iran

YouTube video by NPR

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Some have been wondering why McConnell's people permitted photos, but forbade video of his return to the Senate. Mystery solved. ... This is elder abuse.

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Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Reminder: The original COVID relief bill had an IG who would have oversight over the recipients of the $2t fund. The Trump administration removed the IG so that they could give the relief to whomever they wanted. www.cbsnews.com/news/vance-t...

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Vance announces about 870,000 people suspected of defrauding COVID-era programs barred from future federal loans

A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

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