Tim Sawyer

Retired, horrible hacker, water sports enthusiast, Ham Radio repeater owner.

[Mark Gurman @markgurman]

It’s over: Apple has fixed multitasking on the iPad, mimicking the experience on the Mac. We won!

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

@DanaPerino @BillHemmer NO! Looks like he has bad dandruff.

[Hugh Hewitt @hughhewitt]

Posters who slander @LeaderMcConnell are indeed ignorant of his record, especially his “No hearings, no votes” position in 2016 which saved the Supreme Court for generations.

McConnell led the way then with iron resolve and the @SenateGOP supported him, including all three of the men seeking to replace a man who is irreplaceable. I don’t always agree with any of these senators, but facts are stubborn things. Had McConnell not stood up in 2016 I don’t think President-elect Trump would have won (45/47 made SCOTUS a major part of his 2016 campaign) and we need all 53 senators pulling on the same par after the secret balloting is done this week. Rage all you like against any or all of these four. To be a voting member of @SenateGOP, first you have to win a seat, not post anonymously. Read “The Long Game” by Leader McConnell to understand the Senate and you will learn that free speech has not greater champion than the outgoing GOP Leader.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Let that sink in

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

My camper is for sale.

https://t.co/XMwgiRVIrV

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

@ABC7 Airport air support for Santiago Peak.

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

Sportsmobile 2002 E250 https://t.co/MOgxNPM957

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

Secret Service Sniper Drops Would-Be Assassin https://t.co/plihE8PQ8O via @YouTube

[Tim McMillan @LtTimMcMillan]

🧵Having personally worked several Presidential and Vice Presidential security details, here’s some of my thoughts based on the available info of the assassination attempt on Trump.

[Catturd ™ @catturd2]

WOW - must watch 👇

[City of Huntington Beach @CityofHBPIO]

Today, the City of Huntington Beach prevailed in an important court case involving the Mark Bixby vs. City of Huntington Beach, Robin Estanislau lawsuit.  Therein, Bixby sought to stop the City's proposed Charter Amendments from appearing on the March 5, 2024 ballot.  Those Charter Amendments include, among other things: Voter ID, monitoring of ballot drop boxes, increasing the number of in-person voting locations, the City's America and Huntington Beach first official Flag Policy, and more.  A court ruling in Bixby’s favor would have prevented residents from voting on these proposed Charter Amendments.  

However, finding in favor of the City, the Court issued a ruling denying Bixby's Petition, writing in its decision, "Petitioner’s argument seeking pre-election review of the charter amendments falls short. The general rule is that it is usually more appropriate to review constitutional and other challenges to ballot propositions or initiative measures after an election rather than to disrupt the electoral process by preventing the exercise of the people’s franchise, in the absence of some clear showing of invalidity."  The Court also wrote, "the Petition presents no circumstances that warrant departure from the general rule or circumvention of ordinary democratic processes." Further, the Court also noted that since the alleged controversies presented by Bixby were not ripe, "the issue [in Bixby suit] is not justiciable at this stage."

In response to today's court decision, Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark stated, "I am very happy the court saw the Bixby case the way we did.  It was a frivolous attempt to deprive voters of the opportunity to vote on important issues like Voter ID.  It was, basically, election interference.  Thanks to our City Attorney and the great work in court, the voters will decide important issues that will impact local elections, our precious Flag Policy, and other issues."  

City Attorney Michael Gates stated, "I am pleased with the Court's ruling - particularly, that this was another weak lawsuit aimed at undermining and unwinding the City Council’s work to put voters first.  The Court adopted many of the arguments we put forth in our legal papers. My attorneys and I will continue to fight for the residents of Huntington Beach, their voice, their ability to vote, and, democracy."

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

Win 1 of 2 Tesla Model 3s, + $15,000 Cash. https://t.co/Q2FesHNflX

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

@Insteon I sold all my equipment and canceled my hub account. If you ever come out with HomeKit or Matter support let me know and I’ll reconsider.

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

Why Is Apple's USB-C Cable $130? https://t.co/xdEl3YwKNZ via @YouTube

Amazing engineering and manufacturing. The CT scans provide a fascinating view of different cables.

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

Goodby @Insteon, You won’t support HomeKit or Matter. Hello @Leviton, you support both.

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

Simultaneous tests of the nation's wireless and broadcast alert systems will ping cellphones, TVs, and radios across the US today at 2:20 pm ET, the first such nationwide test since August 2021. 

https://t.co/Q9Gic8cs4x

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

@davidvance No!

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

@jason61987 https://t.co/GO5H4OaKyS?

[Tim Sawyer @tsawyer]

I’ve had healthcare insurance for all of my adult life. I have to tell you that UnitedHealthcare is the worst insurance ever. They absolute suck! If you can avoid them, do so. #UHC