Notices by M.S. Bellows, Jr. (msbellows@c.im), page 3

I'm a 63-year-old straight cis married suburban white man who used to be a prosecutor, and these days I would rather hang out with unemployed young autistic queer furries than with at least half of people like myself.

Why? Because my (old-school Republican) parents raised me to be an American, not an asshole.

@steter @TheJen I just don't want to lose the Windows 10 that's currently on it before Microsoft forces me to.

@steter @TheJen Thanks! Can I do a dual boot so Windows is still there in case I need to revert?

@TheJen What OS?

@TheJen Thanks. Was the transition hard? I'd love to leave Windows but don't really have the bandwidth for a thousand hour learning curve.

@TheJen Thanks.

The main problem with the world today is that too many men of a certain age never realized that Starship Troopers is satire, not a Star Trek-like ideal.

@kims @qurlyjoe Superb! What's the other one?

@kims What do you call these ten Vichy Democrats?

"THE ARISTOCRATS!"

Hey, folks? Social Security and Medicare are called "entitlements" BECAUSE you've paid into them your whole life. You're *entitled* to them. They belong to you. You hold *title* to them.

"Entitlement" ≠ "welfare." But over the last half-century, Republican propagandists have succeeded in changing the meaning of the word.

@skinnylatte @GeePawHill Fuck. I just marinebiosplained. But I LOVE marine science!

@skinnylatte @GeePawHill I mean, you are hilarious, but actually I think that's a sunfish.

@br00t4c Now I'm surprised he didn't name his kid (and his company) "Y."

The Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie is one of the best in the world. When I was a baby lawyer at a similar firm representing McDonnell Douglas, all of us were aware that Perkins Coie was our counterpart, representing Boeing since Boeing's founding in 1916. The firm has over 1,000 attorneys in 21 offices across three continents, is known for its pro bono work, and truly is a leader in innovative, ethical representation.

However, they also represent Democrats, and so Trump has signed an executive order trying to destroy them.

As I said before, I am proud to be a lawyer. We lawyers are a vital line of defense in protecting democratic institutions, and we are under attack by fascists.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/addressing-risks-from-perkins-coie-llp

I want to make this clearer: the law firm Perkins Coie has represented Boeing since Boeing was founded in 1916. Trump's executive order today is forcing Boeing to fire the lawyers they've used for 109 years because they also represent Democrats.

My prayer is that even the fascists on SCOTUS consider this a bridge too far.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/addressing-risks-from-perkins-coie-llp/

Seriously, people, please scream more about this executive order, which is titled "Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP" and begins: "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

"Section 1. Purpose. The dishonest and dangerous activity of the law firm Perkins Coie LLP ('Perkins Coie') has affected this country for decades. Notably, in 2016 while representing failed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton...."

and then continues to basically force any clients with a government contract, incl. Boeing, to find new lawyers.

See above for who Perkins Coie is.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha (gasps for breath) ha ha ha!

"Elon Musk shared a post on his social network stating that [Mexican billionaire Carlos] Slim could have ties to criminal groups, and five minutes later, ... Slim canceled all business collaborations with Starlink in Latin America, which made Musk lose 7 billion US dollars.

"An hour later, Slim announced that he would transfer his projects for the next 5 years with Starlink, an investment of 22 billion dollars, to companies in China and Europe.

"More than money, Musk lost his main partner in 25 countries...."
https://mexicodailypost.com/2025/02/24/carlos-slim-orders-to-cancel-his-collaboration-with-elon-musks-starlink/

@Utah44 @DaleHagglund @RickiTarr I found the company, and OMG this is the Scariest Place Ever! "Kings Loot is a faith-based ecommerce company that builds everyday carry products that last a lifetime, including wallets, watches, belts, accessories, and luxe bags. This company values Kingdom Culture, honor, integrity, leadership, teamwork, and excellence. This team feels like a family...." https://www.career.com/job/integrateup/king-s-loot-director-of-finance/j202409241100349049246

@mattblaze @kims But in the 70s, that was de rigeur! Jeans with gaiters! And maybe a cowboy hat!

I've returned to Facebook to reach out to former friends and family who are still trapped in the cult. But I'm not necessarily being very persuasive. I just posted this:

"If you voted for Trump, you need to apologize. Suck it up, admit you were wrong, and apologize. And then you need to do better.

"If you can't bring yourself to do that, then you're a fascist. And if you're a fascist, then you need to stand up and own it. Go ahead! Announce proudly, 'I am a fascist!' Because you should be proud of what you are.

"If you voted for Trump, those are your choices. Don't be a coward. Stand up and tell us which one it is."