Monday, January 20, 2025

Distractions from Teh Stupid


Since Trump was elected, and the Tech Industrial Complex supported him, and here in Canada we saw Poilievre get to majority territory in Canadian polls, I have been consumed with worry about our democracy. 
But now I wonder, is it possible that their stupidity will save us all?
So today, and whenever I get totally disgusted with Trump and Poilievre and the awful MAGA disaster that is the United States, I will take refuge in scrolling non-political social media and commentary. 
Like these, for example... 

Terrible Maps is often hilarious: The Alt National Park Service:



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— Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) January 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Derek Guy:

I'll tell you about turtlenecks. 🧵

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— derek guy (@dieworkwear.bsky.social) January 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
cctvidiotss:
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Some thoughtful and interesting blogs and substacks:

Everything is Amazing - Mike Sowden
5AM StoryTalk - Cole Haddon 
Everything is Horrible - Noah Berlatsky 
Nedra Nuggets - Nedra Glover Tawwab 
Krugman Wonks Out - Paul Krugman 
creating a small story - Quinn Cummings 

Enjoy all of them!

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