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Boosted by denschub@schub.social ("Dennis Schubert"):
raymaccarthy@mastodon.ie ("Ray McCarthy") wrote:

@denschub
I see they also have a sketch of a large explosion on the moon.

Artwork like that always annoys me. I know I should ignore it.

denschub@schub.social ("Dennis Schubert") wrote:

my hotel's customer center is kinda rude? I'm already more than great without any sleep whatsoever. 😡

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
JessTheUnstill@infosec.exchange ("Jess👾") wrote:

@Daojoan TBH, it's incredible that shit even kinda sorta works at all even in the "normal" case. The amount of incrediblly major industries that only function because one unknown person does their thankless job correctly day in day out ... It's a lot.

https://xkcd.com/2347/

It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if the entire global financial system would be at risk of total collapse if a single excel file in an old shared drive disappeared and couldn't be recovered.

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
Anibyl@social.coop ("Sieva 🚴🚇🏙️🌹") wrote:

Ah, shoulder season is the best.

#BikeTooter #EastVan

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
stilgherrian@eigenmagic.net ("Stilgherrian") wrote:

Today, Saturday 8 November, is World Urbanism Day. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-urbanism-day/

Also, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cook-something-bold-and-pungent-day/

And it’s happy 66th birthday to porn director, DJ, and drag diva Chi Chi LaRue. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi%5FChi%5FLaRue

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
nullagent@partyon.xyz wrote:

Just noticed that CBP/ICE have posted an app publicly to the google play store that they say is meant to be used by partner policing organizations.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.dhs.cbp.mobile.identify.global

#Android #Google #ICE #DHS #CBP #ACAB #privacy #surveillance

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
Quantensalat@scicomm.xyz ("Alexander Knochel") wrote:

And then there was the time when a student handed in a term paper on rocket propulsion and accidentally cited technology and engines from Kerbal Space Program.

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
bouriquet wrote:

@georgetakei Looks like a Trump response to any disaster around the country: he only helps out himself.

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
MissPixiePancake@mstdn.social wrote:

As a retired teacher, I can tell you that this is an automatic A.

#Humor #Funny #Education

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
UncleDuke1969@universeodon.com ("Uncle Duke") wrote:

for the potato fears not death

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
wdlindsy@toad.social ("William Lindsey :toad:") wrote:

"This week may go down as one of the worst in Donald Trump’s political and economic legacy. The so-called 'blue tsunami' that swept the nation on Tuesday left the Republican Party humiliated, and by Friday, the full scale of Trump’s economic wreckage became impossible to ignore. New data shows the economy teetering on collapse, and Trump’s response has only deepened the crisis, both materially and morally."

~ Ben Meiselas

#Trump #Republicans #BlueWave #economy
/12

https://www.meidasplus.com/p/major-friday-news-updates-11725

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
wdlindsy@toad.social ("William Lindsey :toad:") wrote:

"Consumer confidence has cratered to its lowest level since the 1970s, according to the University of Michigan’s index. The numbers tell a grim story: record-low sentiment, record-high pessimism, and a staggering 62 percent of households now expecting unemployment to rise in the coming year—the highest since 1980. The reason is clear."

#Trump #Republicans #BlueWave #economy #recession #unemployment #jobs #affordability
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Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
skinnylatte@hachyderm.io ("Adrianna Tan") wrote:

Whenever I’m not actively admiring her, she finds it puzzling and strange

#Cats #CatsOfMastodon #Torties

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

if I understand the data correctly:

- JBS USA Holdings is a subsidiary of JBS S.A., Brazilian-owned
- National Beef is majority owned (at least 81%) by Marfrig Global Foods, a Brazilian company.
- Tyson Foods, Inc. is U.S.-based
- Cargill Meat Solutions is U.S.-based (Cargill)

and together, these four companies “process” approximately 85% of all beef in the United States.

and the US gov is giving the Brazilian beef industry more money because… why again?

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation

https://apnews.com/article/trump-beef-justice-department-c6c57effee6ef1a8c1088d4e5edcc60a?utm%5Fsource=onesignal&utm%5Fmedium=push&utm%5Fcampaign=2025-11-07-Breaking+News

Boosted by ChrisWere@toot.wales ("Chris Were ⁂🐧🌱☕"):
chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk ("Chris Were but on PeerTube") wrote:

Why wages are flat since the 70s & how fast food survives

https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/drwnjERQMqm2YV9pLnHox2

Boosted by ChrisWere@toot.wales ("Chris Were ⁂🐧🌱☕"):
chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk ("Chris Were but on PeerTube") wrote:

Discord users are among first victims of UK's Online Safety Act

https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/125hXcfoVBomzygE1bZTqU

Boosted by ChrisWere@toot.wales ("Chris Were ⁂🐧🌱☕"):
chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk ("Chris Were but on PeerTube") wrote:

What happened to 24-hour supermarkets? Retail secrets & multi-pack laws explained

https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/n3NCSSCMVmT3dn1zsw2Met

Boosted by ChrisWere@toot.wales ("Chris Were ⁂🐧🌱☕"):
chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk ("Chris Were but on PeerTube") wrote:

I tried Goodrays CBD drink - Delicious passion fruit pomelo sparkling water review

https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/rBULZKBtZ5nGedSAuPRANB

Boosted by fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻"):
mgrinder ("Michael Grinder") wrote:

@fromjason I'm hoping that all of these cowards get primaried.

Boosted by fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻"):
SolenedeM@piaille.fr ("Solène de Montmarin 🇲🇲💚🇵🇸🫏") wrote:

#Gaza

Message de Médecins Sans Frontières sur Instagram du 21 mai 2025 :

"ARRÊTEZ de MILITARISER la nourriture, les médicaments et l'aide humanitaire à Gaza, dès MAINTENANT"

[Edit 7 novembre 2025 : MSF qui n'est pas présent sur le Fediverse car vous etes trop mou, a posté ça le 21 mai. Quand allez vous enfin comprendre !!! Vous êtes d'accord avec le fait de sacrifier 2 millions de personnes pour créer un monde de bisounours ??]

#StopGenocide #Palestine #MSF #MedecinsSansFrontieres

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

I'm tired of the dems do-nothing-say-nothing strategy; waiting, hoping that Rigged System Pro gets bad enough that we vote back in Rigged System Classic(tm). Then it's back to gaslighting the poor that the system is working for them.

#NoKings, sure. But also, I don't want #NoScrubs — Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi, get the fuck out and let us get to work.

#democraticsocialism

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

It's upsetting to watch #Democrats scramble to downplay Mamdani's victory by implying he only works as a leader in #NYC

As if people in Virginia, or the mid-west don't also want affordable housing and healthcare, or for billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes.

This is why so many of us on the left are mad at the Dems. They are obstructionists for wealthy interests, and if we don't vote for neoliberalism they're okay with #fascism

Their donors want anything but #democraticSocialism

pzmyers@freethought.online ("pzmyers 🕷") wrote:

James Watson has died, after years of sullying his own memory.

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2025/11/07/james-watson-is-dead-at-97/

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

our friend staying dry

pzmyers@freethought.online ("pzmyers 🕷") wrote:

You mean…the Pink Panther was a documentary about Parisian security?

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2025/11/07/inspector-clouseau-is-still-employed-i-see/

Boosted by fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻"):
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Paying your #freelancers on time is not only the right thing to do, it's the best thing for your business.

Freelancers sell their *time* so they prioritize what gets done based on who pays first.

If you work in a corporate office speak up— in meetings, retreats, email, water coolers. Accounting depts shouldn't have free rein to inflict financial pain on freelancers.

If you need it in Q4, then pay in Q4. Need it this week, then pay this week. I can't think of a more reasonable request.

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

This administration is really upset it can't just starve a bunch of American citizens like it wants to

https://share.google/4hM5LxHPVpXFlxfd2

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

This type of deal also runs cover for the high-income liberals who will use this deal to lecture poor people about how the democrat's tried their best.

If you want people to call their senators more, then this is a great chance to do so.

#democrats #NoKings

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Corporate #Democrats are making backroom deals with #Republicans that will devastate the working class, while pretending they tried.

The deal would mean democrats get to write a health bill and bring it to a vote; a bill they know will not pass under any circumstance. In exchange, they will vote to reopen the government by passing #Trumps Big Beautiful Bill.

Corporate dems prove time and time again that they are the enemy of the working class.

#NoKings

https://youtu.be/rqYFZHAYTQ8