I use the mobile versions instead of apps, largely because it’s easier to block ads and better for one’s privacy.

I don’t get many of them anymore, but when I do, I mail them back with a little slip of paper inside that says “poop”.

I could go up to six weeks without power or if there was some event that caused significant social unrest, provided I’m not murdered. I made it a habit during the first Trump admin to have an emergency food and water supply, largely because he really isn’t a terribly competent leader, and then when COVID hit and people bought out everything everywhere, it just reinforced the importance of having supplies on-hand.

My jam: Santa Baby, by Haley Reinhart

Turn off: Baby It’s Cold Outside

It is interesting, the little quirks of history.

In between bombing seven different countries, Obama found a lot of time to do symbolic, meaningless shit. (Which most US presidents find time to do.)

Well… my wallet is certainly hurting after the latest $0 price increase on my $0 Mastodon subscription.

(kidding, in fact, I actually donate monthly to my instance.)

Could be. I’m not a scientist, just a layman who likes wacky ideas.

Sometimes. It’s an intriguing idea, but do I believe it?

No. To me it seems more reasonable that the universe is infinite and our planet is one of the rare successes where all of the variables came together precisely to create life. I’m certain there are others out there, but also so rare and remote that we’ll almost certainly never become aware of one another.

My favorite thing about social media is people who argue for no good reason other than to entertain themselves.

NGL, I was choked up in my car when I was lined up for my very first COVID jab.

Honestly thought it was over, and the events since have informed much of my cynicism about our species.

Go try to eff with a goose if you think you’re so tough.

shrugs

Use something else then. Cheers.

The difference is you’re not getting ads or AI. It’s basically google from 2010.

Absolutely.

Here in America it’s common practice for political candidates to loan their campaigns money at 20% interest and just pocket their contributors’ donations, and it’s legal. It’s also legal for legislators to insider-trade on investments using the classified information they learn as part of their positions. On top of all that, you have the widespread bribery workaround that Trump loves: people buying your books or staying at your hotels en masse, and overpaying, so that when they call you with a favor they get exactly what they want.

Democrats and Republicans both enjoy these privileges, and have even sued up to SCOTUS to keep them.

Science: because prayer doesn’t work.

All good choices, but udm14.org filters out ads too.

Correct.

Use udm14.org instead.

I press the red button and end it all.

Approval ratings don’t matter anymore.

You’re welcome.

Abso-fucking-lutely.