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IzzyChambers

@IzzyChambers@vivaldi.net

Retired human in Washington, DC. Dog lover and aquarist. Avid reader of books. Toots indexed on tootfinder

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augieray, to random
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I do not understand how Musk is retaining the support of his investors. Tesla value has plunged. He's destroying Twitter and alienating users. He's been, IMO, unethical and annihilated trust with his antics. And he thinks people will gravitate to an "everything X" that replaces YouTube, LinkedIn, FaceTime, dating apps, and your bank? Delusional.

https://www.theverge.com/23940924/elon-musk-x-twitter-all-hands-linda-yaccarino-super-app

IzzyChambers,
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@augieray why do you think he has the support of his investors?

IzzyChambers,
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@augieray They can't take their money out -- Twitter is a private company. There has been some concern about Tesla, but I think most shareholders are happy to have him off at Twitter. The Tesla board is totally in Musk's pocket.

flexghost, to random
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I’m sure we’ll see him hanging around

Thoughts and prayers

IzzyChambers,
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@flexghost He was at the end of his rope.

rakyat, to random
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This guy is delusional. https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23934216/x-twitter-bank-elon-musk-2024

IzzyChambers,
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@rakyat And I'll be able to fly by flapping my arms!

mattblaze, to random
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With Jenna Ellis now the fourth defendant/witness taking a (very good) plea/cooperation deal in GA, anyone with exposure who hasn't yet shown their cards has got to be wondering how many more of these deals Willis will be willing to make before the hammer comes down.

IzzyChambers,
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@mattblaze I am inclined to think Rudy won't get a deal, but Meadows may.

GottaLaff, to legal
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Thread via Joyce Vance: 🧵 1/…

Some folks have expressed concerns abt “light” sentences in plea deals for & . He pled to felony, but like Powell, he spends no time in prison & will have his record expunged after he completes probation under GA's 1st time offender law.

Keep your eyes on prize here. Goal is to hold folks accountable & to keep flipping lower level defendants against ones who are higher up the food chain to reach the most culpable

IzzyChambers,
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@GottaLaff I am inclined to think Powell and Chesebro have info on Meadows.

GreatDismal, to random
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Haven’t been here for a while, but hope to be here more frequently. A good friend has offered to help me with some aspects of the mechanics of the place that puzzled me earlier.

IzzyChambers,
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@GreatDismal Great to have you back!

Teri_Kanefield, to random

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    IzzyChambers,
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    @Teri_Kanefield That's big. Really increases the pressure on others.

    briankrebs, to random

    Like Microsoft, Google really needs to get a handle on criminals paying them to spread malware disguised as legit software. These paid results are so dangerous because they show up before any organic search results. e.g., woe to those who recently searched for KeePass.

    Google-hosted malvertising leads to fake Keepass site that looks genuine

    https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/10/google-hosted-malvertising-leads-to-fake-keepass-site-that-looks-genuine/

    IzzyChambers,
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    @briankrebs Google should be liable for any damages caused by the malware.

    IzzyChambers, to Rescuedogs
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    I think my dog is broken! My wife told me to read the instructions before assembly, but I couldn't wait.

    Izzy loves to roll on her back when we are playing.

    GottaLaff, to legal
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    📌 As always, I’ll do my best to share reports from multiple sources. Once I get going, please don’t expect replies.

    🧵Thread will start HERE. 1/…

    Via Erica Orden:

    ’s civil fraud trial continues today with the testimony of former Trump Organization CFO Allen , expected to take the witness stand this morning.

    IzzyChambers,
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    @GottaLaff Yes, very ironic!

    grammargirl, to random
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    Another usage issue I'm seeing people struggle with right now is "uncharted" versus "unchartered."

    We are in uncharted territory. It comes from the idea of a place that isn't on a map — not on the chart.

    https://web.archive.org/web/20210622191317/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/uncharted-or-unchartered

    IzzyChambers,
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    @grammargirl It's been a problem for years.

    GottaLaff, to legal
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    Via Kyle Griffin:

    The Supreme Court has denied ex-Trump lawyer John 's request to vacate a ruling that allowed the Committee to access emails he said were shielded by attorney-client privilege. 1/…

    IzzyChambers,
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    @GottaLaff This is a new position for Clarence Thomas.

    JenLucPiquant, to random

    Police chief who raided smalltown newspaper is suspended https://boingboing.net/2023/09/30/police-chief-who-raided-smalltown-newspaper-is-suspended.html

    IzzyChambers,
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    @JenLucPiquant Only question is why it took so long.

    amyfou, to Dogs
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    IzzyChambers,
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    @amyfou awwww

    pluralistic, to random
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    The second decade of the 21st century is truly a bounteous time. My backyard has produced a bumper crop of an invasive species of mosquito that is genuinely innovative: rather than confining itself to biting in the dusk and dawn golden hours, these stinging clouds of flying vampires bite at every hour that God sends:

    https://themagnet.substack.com/p/the-magnet-081-war-with-mosquitoes

    1/

    IzzyChambers,
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    @pluralistic A. Albopictus. Nasty buggers. Here in DC, some neighborhoods have had success controlling standing water sources and using traps from Biogents. I only had a few bites this year.

    GottaLaff, (edited ) to legal
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    ONE DOWN!

    Via Tamar Hallerman:

    BREAKING: It appears that SCOTT HALL has become the first co-defendant in the election interference case to take a plea deal with prosecutors. Much more to come

    1/...

    IzzyChambers,
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    @GottaLaff @emptywheel That's big.

    JamesGleick, to random
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    Trump, already ruled a rapist, is now officially a fraud as well.

    Still the leader of the U.S. Republican Party?

    https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-letitia-james-fraud-lawsuit-1569245a9284427117b8d3ba5da74249?taid=65133e935c9b8c000140df4d

    IzzyChambers,
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    @JamesGleick the perfect leader for the MAGA party!

    GottaLaff, to random
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    Says more about the GOP Fascist Party and their vile base, not "us."

    Via Andrew Weissmann:

    The leading Republican candidate has been found liable for sexual assault and fraud, his companies found guilty of fraud, and he's charged with 91 OTHER felony counts.

    That he is not dismissed politically out of hand says much more about us, than about him.

    IzzyChambers,
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    @GottaLaff exactly.

    Teri_Kanefield, to random

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    IzzyChambers,
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    @mastodonmigration @Teri_Kanefield here here!

    BleepingComputer, to random

    After almost three years, Microsoft has finally added the 'Never combine taskbar button' back to Windows, and it still doesn't work correctly.

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11s-new-never-combine-icons-feature-is-almost-usable/

    IzzyChambers,
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    @BleepingComputer it’s amazingly stupid of MSFT

    amyfou, to space
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    IzzyChambers,
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    @amyfou Didn't you read The Andromeda Strain?

    Dahlialith, to random

    mind. blown.
    https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-secretly-attended-koch-brothers-donor-events-scotus?fbclid=IwAR3J3XHL7RIEKiLP_dMEsq-1BmLmCGovgzp2l_ZAGHuxnXpPNf5CMdA83rU

    IzzyChambers,
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    @Dahlialith Thomas needs to resign, now. He won't, of course.

    GottaLaff, to random
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    💉😷Why yes! Yes, I did just get my #COVID #vaccination, now that you mention it.

    Now I’ve had all 3 vaxxes: COVID, flu, RSV. 👏🏻💪🏼

    Your turn!🫵🏼

    IzzyChambers,
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    @GottaLaff @KatM I got a booster today, and I think it was #7.

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    IzzyChambers,
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    @MattFerrel @Teri_Kanefield amazingly, yes. He submitted a declaration of some sort on Clark’s behalf.

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