Reposted by tommyspookyBoston Tom Levenson @tomlevenson.bsky.social · 16/10/2026So this. In 1962, the year before the measles vaccine appeared, there were just under 500K cases in the US; and 517 died. Vaccine uptake took time, but by 2020 the US saw 13 cases—no deaths. Now, in the Trump/RFK Jr. era we've topped 4k cases. At least four unvaccinated patients have died.* 814057 140
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026“To the restroom.” “Well, raise your hand to let me know before you go.” I spent my penny, washed my hands, and then called my temp manager to inform her I was not returning tomorrow. 2/2 000 0
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026One day. It was a temp job for Ross Perot’s computer company. Data entry, nothing fancy. Came time to use the facilities. I got up from my desk and was sharply admonished by the supervisor: “And where do you think you’re going?” 1/2 100 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026“I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights,” Charlie Kirk said. “That is a prudent deal. It is rational.” I hope you are roasting in the hell you believed in, Charlie. 040 4
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Put up a statue of Frank Sinatra and call it a day. 040 4
Reposted by tommyspookyBarbara Waxer 🌈 @barbara-waxer.bsky.social · 15/10/2026When Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens begins playing “Old Corn Liquor,” a traditional Black American folk tune, acclaimed Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man recognizes similarities to Chinese pentatonic music and spontaneously joins in. The joy on their faces says it all. 281147574796 14.8K
Reposted by tommyspookyIvan the K ™ @ivanthek.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Trump concedes the Texas Senate race to Talarico. 938856 388
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026If you really believe this than I implore you to seek help. LLM agents are sophisticated computer programs, nothing more. They are no more conscious than your toaster. 000 0
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Honey, please. 😉 You weren't punted because you were grifting. You were punted because you got caught. Egads, even Uday and Qusay (Don Jr. and Eric) are better at this than you are... #byefelicia 000 0
Reposted by tommyspookyScott Colom @scolom.bsky.social · 14/10/2026She done lost her damn mind. 17980462007 8K
Reposted by tommyspookyIlhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced. 14805002711748 50K
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Admittedly, I know very little about Mr. Jackson. But if he's sincere about this, than I am now fully onboard the bus. Come on, Maine! Get rid of "Miss Concerned" and put this guy in the Senate! #indigenouspeoplesday 101 1
Reposted by tommyspookyLakota Man 🪶 @lakotaman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Wishing you and yours an absolutely amazing Indigenous People’s Day. 🪶✊🏾✨ 682252490 2.3K
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The mask is fully off now, isn't it? Vote like your life depends on it, because it does. And if you STILL think they won't come for you... I want whatever it is that you're snorting, because that denial must be so sweet.... 010 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I've been thinking about AI lately. www.tommyspoon.net/post/some-th...tommyspoon.netSome Thoughts on Hallucinations and AI SafetyBut first, an offer for you!Hey there! You know I really like you, right? You’re one of my friends and I wish you all of the happiness and success in the world. So, because I value you and your friend... 000 0
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 11/10/2026I am gonna write something about this on my blog, but if you're still in AI's corner, perhaps you should take a look at the latest AI hallucination rates... hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/202... 010 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The population of DC has no legal way to stop any Federal action. Presidents have long fucked with DC because they could get away with it. Now, should the citizens of DC rise up against this? They have. Many times. They did the last time 45 was in office, and I'm confident they will again. 2/3 110 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026As a DC native, allow me to correct your gross assumption. The residents of Washington, DC, have very little power. They have no Congressional representation that can vote on legislation (only "shadow" Reps and Senators that can only vote in committee). This was defined in the Constitution. 1/3 110 1
Reposted by tommyspookyLaura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“If you don’t like public executions just don’t watch it” says the crowd trying to ban drag shows and books 4073530310619 35.3K
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Sigh... physical description. I know what they look like in my head, I just forget to put that down on the page. 120 2
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Discovering how they inhabit and move through the world I have created. 010 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Their motivations and how they rub up against their internal lives and morals. 110 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I got into a very heated argument with my Silent Generation parents about how terrible it was that Nixon was pardoned. I'm glad that neither of them lived to see what has happened to this country, but I'm disappointed that I never got to tell them... "I TOLD YOU SO" 000 0
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Because my mind works differently than most folks, my questions about this proposed "spectacle" are more practical: Who is going to host this streamcast? Will whoever hosts the streamcast be indemnified against any legal reprecussions? 020 2
Reposted by tommyspookyMelissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 07/10/2026reading this, recalling how quickly the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman slipped out of the newsphoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. 1959861898 6K
Reposted by tommyspookyEvan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I'm increasingly frustrated that people who are anti-AI aren't being taken seriously, and taking a page out of my thoughts on why the anti-trans backlash got as far as it did I'm starting to think the anti-AI side isn't extreme enough. 471845330 1.8K
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Your distrust is well earned. I also think the same about 47's poll numbers. (I think he's much more underwater than is being reported.) 030 3
Reposted by tommyspookyMara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I don’t think I’m ever going to get the appeal of pivoting to video for podcasts. I’ve been listening to podcasts for 20 years, and never once have I thought, my God, I need to SEE these people! I’m on a walk or doing the dishes, I don’t need video.  1375119507 5.1K
Reposted by tommyspookyMicah @rincewind.run · 02/10/2026getting mad at the pope for not thinking the chatbot has a soul is easily the funniest thing I've read all week 624430881 4.4K
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Oh, how I remember the "you have more office furniture than I do" tantrums! Especially in government contracting! The things that human beings will piss over! 110 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Sure, but your writing is so good! You were clearly meant to do more than one thing! See you Friday! 110 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I did! As a newbie fiction writer I wish you all the success in the world! Keep writing! It helps chase back the darkness! 110 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026HELL YEAH IT DOES. Really sorry that happened to you. That's super cold. 110 1
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I'm working on some ideas for a short story about my upcoming layoff. Give me your best (or worst!) performance review stories! I'll start: I was once laid off during what was supposed to be my performance review! #horror 430 4
tommyspooky @tommyspoon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Equally famous. They were part of the same AD campaign, after all. 000 0