Notices by Chris Hessert 🐧 🇺🇦 (chessert@mastodon.online)

🧵 “The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle. Don't give them one. Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.” — California Governor Gavin Newsom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9VqfVQ9c

#USPol #ICE #Protest #Constitution

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@WarnerCrocker

And Stephen Miller is forced to accompany him, to ensure the mission is completed... but never returns.

I like to dream large. 😉

@WarnerCrocker @siracusa @gedeonm @davidtoddmccarty @NatashaMH

When your (personal) caring becomes a commodity... you should very much worry about yourself. My 2¢.

@WarnerCrocker

Both! I like gastronomic adventures. 😋

@WarnerCrocker

Some quick research for Pocket replacements.

https://alternativeto.net/software/pocket/

I chose Instapaper, with a free account. I exported my Pocket data (.csv file, arrives as a .zip via email), and imported it to Instapaper via the Settings menu. My Pocket items aren't showing yet: don't know how long that normally takes. Instapaper's website seems kinda squirrely - several 500 errors: maybe they're getting slammed by Pocket migrants right now?

@WarnerCrocker

I well remember the Chicago Reader! Does it still exist (and in print)?

@WarnerCrocker @dmoren

OK, so roughly 2001-2012? That makes some sense.

But in the Army we were editing/sharing Microsoft docs with viewable edits (who changed what, in detail) in 2000... on laptops and PCs.

@WarnerCrocker @dmoren

"Microsoft had my allegiance back in the Tablet PC days because they won it when those much maligned devices provided a better, more productive way to do my work."

Uhm... better than what, exactly? And what years is he referring to? Is he referring to the awful Surface tablets?

I started using Linux in 1996/7, and switched to using it as my main OS ~2000. Because I found I could turn on my computer, and just get work done.

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Got my 2024 taxes done and paid, just under the wire. 😁

I usually have them done in February. Mr. Procrastination strikes again! 🤣

Enough refunds from US and PA to purchase some toy trains later this month at the Eastern Division TCA Meet in York, PA. 🙂

Now enjoying a cocktail (dirty Martini) to celebrate. 🍸

#2024Taxes #USA #Cheers

@WarnerCrocker

Looking at our forecast, it appears we might make it into April without more snow. It's been gone a few days here in NEPA, which is just fine. Blustery today, with rain coming this afternoon.

@WarnerCrocker @Steve

I'm ever the realist, and I agree with you, Warner.

@sand @RickiTarr

I’d have taken the time to create a very detailed HOWTO presentation, with diagrams and screenshots for them. But then, I’m a bit perverse. And retired. 😉

@WarnerCrocker

F them and their feelings. 😉

@WarnerCrocker

Yeah. I did not expect to spend this afternoon, etc. this angry.

As it turns out, electing traitors to public office *again* is not a great idea. I already knew that, but it appears my fellow US Citizens need more hands-on experience. 🙄

Oddly, I'm doing better mentally than in 2016? I have no idea why. Maybe despair/disillusionment has turned into simple rage? 🤷♂️

@ErikUden

Apologies have to be given the same way true gifts are given: without any expectation of reward (forgiveness).

If you're expecting a transaction, you're definitely not doing it right.

@WarnerCrocker

I wonder if we're a step closer to new owners for the franchise?

@WarnerCrocker

I think we should get together in that circumstance: it sounds like a very worthy party, and company. 🙂

@WarnerCrocker

I agree with you, Warner. The only way to limit your data feed now, is not to have any (no phone, no online presence at all, cash only transactions).

But I still enjoy imagining screwing up American big data, as much as possible. These supremely selfish billionaires could be doing incredible things to advance humanity, health, peace, culture....

But no: nothing but consumption and greed. I'll consider myself fortunate, if I can see them burn.

@WarnerCrocker

So that's worse than that same data being in Musk's/Zuckerberg's hands? I doubt that. I'd rather be screwed over by the Chinese, than by arrogant billionaires who claim to be US citizens.

@WarnerCrocker

I still believe in the rule of law. I no longer have faith in the "America" I was taught about growing up: that is very well dead and gone (if it ever even existed).