Peter Drake HAS MOVED @peterdrake@qoto.org

Welp, I (5 kyu) was nowhere close the right answer to the first problem in Essential Go Proverbs, which the author says "every player from amateur 10-kyu ... should be able to find ... instantly".

#go #igo #weiqi #baduk

Why hasn't the government adopted your commonsense policies?

(Followup question: How can this be changed?)

In the likely event that you can't handle some grim news right now, just close this post and put on a mask next time you go out.

Almost everyone's going to get long COVID:
https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/blog/debilitating-a-generation-expert-warns-that-long-covid-may-eventually-affect-most-americans

There's a summer wave underway:
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-summer-wave-rcna158638

Want to relieve your anxiety by smoking a joint? NOPE!
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cannabis-use-linked-worse-covid-19-outcomes

These tidbits from the excellent Data Science Community Newsletter:
https://academicdatascience.org/resources/newsletter/

*deep breath*

Okay, people, that was rough. Remember, though, most Americans get it. The GOP has only won the popular vote for President ONCE since 1988. We can still do this. There are a lot of twists and turns to come.

Also, let's make damned sure that both houses of Congress are Democratic.

#uspol #debate

CBS immediate post-debate analysis cuts right to the chase: Biden is frail and Trump was lying his ass off.

I worry about the number of voters who haven't been paying attention, aren't going to look at the fact checks tomorrow morning, and are just going on "vibes".

#debate #uspol

Well, at least they taught Biden to get in a zinger before each commercial break.

#debate #uspol

Way to reach out to the Common People by bickering about golfing ability!

#debate #uspol #FacePalm

Finally a point scored by Biden!

(40/44 of Trump's top officials have refused to endorse him.)

#debate #uspol

This debate is like ChatGPT vs a waterlogged print copy of the World Book.

#debate #uspol

Does anyone have a good Bingo card for the #debate? 🍿🤥👴 #uspol

I intend to watch tonight's debate, not because I think it'll change my mind, but as a reality check not filtered by my bubble.

I did this during one of Trump's press briefings early in the pandemic. A reporter asked something to the effect of, "What would you say to Americans who are frightened right now?"

It was a softball question, an easy opportunity to make an inspiring, unifying speech.

Trump's response? "I'll tell you what I think. I think you're a terrible reporter, that's what I think."

He had nothing but bile for anyone not celebrating his narrative of nonstop winning.

#uspol #debate #COVID

If you're interested in watching these creatively animated stories but aren't down for graphic, grimdark horror, here are the more comedic/whimsical/cheerful ones. Your mileage may vary.

Volume 1:
Three Robots
Ice Age
When the Yogurt Took Over
Alternate Histories

Volume 2:
Automated Customer Service
Ice
All Through the House

Volume 3:
Night of the Mini Dead

Well, that'll save me two seconds a day and a couple of dollars per month.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/26/daily-multivitamins-may-increase-risk-of-early-death-major-study-finds

Also note that the Guardian's science editor has the fabulous name Ian Sample.