Bruce

1973(?) Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Grand Champion | Technology & Home Automation Enthusiast CIS: 73017,2764

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@elonmusk Absolutely awesome! Thank you!

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@NoNonsenseND Yep - i’ve wondered this since grade school. In particular riding the bus. I never understood some people‘s propensity to be mean.

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@bb_apes 🙋🏻‍♂️

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.

If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.

3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.

Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.

Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.

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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

[Shadyyee @Chookitee]

@historyinmemes Astronaut Scott Kelly once smuggled a full gorilla suit aboard the International Space Station. He didn't tell anyone about it. One day, without anyone knowing, he put it on.

[Bruce @Ctrl_G]

Hey Alexa (@alexa99), it would be awesome if you could get the messaging function to work properly on the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen). Sending seems fine but playing back is VERY inconsistent for both me and my friends. Please fix.

[Raspberry Pi Foundation @RaspberryPi_org]

10K FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY 🎉🎈🎁

To celebrate 10K followers on Twitter, we're giving away 3x Raspberry Pi Foundation tote bags containing Raspberry Pi branded goodies 😍 Winners will be randomly selected on Friday, 19 May 2023.

To enter: Follow us, like & RT this tweet.

Good luck!

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@colourmesadder @ThatEricAlper OMG Yes!!!

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@brinnie_bb Seems appropriate.

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@kchungco @NYCTRAINSIGN @HelloTidbyt Based on the picture in https://t.co/w06IsY6AV7 I believe we can tell that the hole was used for the reset button?

[Jessica Mears @theejessiemarie]

@NYCTRAINSIGN how do I hang this on the wall when the cord & power button stick out of the back? Also, this frame is wood, not 3D printed. Waited months for something that is not what I ordered & has serious design flaws. Your office smells like weed but no one offered me any.

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This McCarthy Congressional Speaker voting thing feels like a 2FA fatigue attack!

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@DearAuntAbby Do they have their own phone?

[Kimberly LaRussa @KimberlyLaRussa]

TRUE ANGEL IN BUFFALO 💯 A THREAD: A local woman received a call on Christmas Eve, “Hi, you don't know me but I have your brother.” The woman’s brother’s name is Joey. He is 64 years old and mentally disabled.

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

" Be the bigger person" is BS advice.

My bigness is not determined by my capacity to quietly absorb bullying, degradation, or abuse.

[Grete ×͜× 🖤 @Grete418]

'No.' is a full sentence.
Consent is valid without giving a reason to why you don't want certain things.
Everyone has a right to privacy.
Respecting boundaries is not a courtesy, it's a human right.
If in doubt, ask.
If being told to back off, BACK OFF.
Class dismissed.

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@gothg0blin Beautiful & so alluring.

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@Torie138 @AlisaValdesRod1 👆 Perfect comment!!!

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@Celestephase I couldn't agree more! ❤️

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@Celestephase So, when you say 'friend' ... 😏