Greg Spradlin @spradlig@qoto.org

@SocraticEthics
I hope the people of Israel are able to stop Netanyahu.

Each year, #USNews & World Reports rank colleges and universities, as follows: they try a bunch of different ranking algorithms, see which generates the results they like, and then choose which to deploy.

I mean we all knew that the #USNews & World Report rankings were absolute crap, but the fact that anyone would out and admit this in public—while not under oath–is truly remarkable.

Landed in Austin, Texas, US. Apx. flt. time 2 Hours : 9 Mins.

I skated where the puck was going to be and Wayne Gretzky hit me with a hockey stick.

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I freaking love the delicious little shudder my auto-correct lets out when I start typing that.😈

#Curmudgeonry

The Florida legislature is #NotFoolingUs with its anti-freedom & anti-education bills. Please march with Volusia United Educators on Sat. Apr. 1as we cross the International Speedway Bridge. We will meet at 9:45 a.m. on the west side of the bridge in Daytona and begin marching by 10:00 a.m. VUE will also host a sign making event Thurs. Mar. 30 , 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the VUE Office (1381 Educators Road, Daytona Beach). Refreshments and materials will be provided.

#floridademocrats

My new book "Crypto for Dummies" is only three words long. "Dont buy Crypto". I'm putting it into the public domain. You're welcome.

Our Thursday, March 9 meeting will be at 4662 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Doors open 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins 7:00. The meeting will be devoted to organizing committees. There will be no guest speaker.

Democrats and people interested in joining the party are welcome to attend.

#portorange #southdaytona #daytonabeachshores #ponceinlet #wilburbythesea #newsmyrnabeach #volusiacounty #volusia #volusiadems #volusiademocrats #cookman #bethunecookman #floridademocrats #floridadems #voteblue

Our Thursday, Feb. 9 meeting will be at 4662 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange. Doors open 6:30 p.m., meeting begins 7:00.

Speaker: Lawrence Temple, Jr. Mr. Temple is a is a veteran teacher and administrator for Volusia County Schools. He recently began his “From There to Here” podcast, where guests share their stories of growth and transformation. His other passions include issues of racial equity, history, and the arts.

#FloridaDemocrats #VolusiaDemocrats #VoteBlue

I’m going to ask ChatGPT to write a story about Merrick Garland indicting Donald Trump and the other coup plotters because that seems to the only way it will ever happen.

Today, music for double bass from #Madrid: #Furtok and #Alm https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/music_for_double_bass_from_madrid_furtok_and_alm/73764/ #wch

Hey y'all, I just switched instances, so here's an #introduction.

I'm an #Alabama native living in Metro #Vancouver. I have a decade's experience in civil litigation in the US, currently jumping through hoops to get licensed to practice in #BC. I post about #legal & #LawFedi issues, learning Canadian law, #USpol, #biking, and all sorts of nerdy things.

My old handle (IntlLawGnome) was a silly inside joke with my wife from back when no one else was on Mastodon. I'm going for more boring now!

An amazing analysis of the lawlessness of the current U.S. Supreme Court, drawing powerful connections between Dobbs, the immediate effects of overturning Roe, and the the sham investigation of the leak of the draft opinion. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/01/roe-anniversary-politics-power-amidst-uncertainty.html @Dahlialith

January 6 committee found that Twitter and other social media companies gave Republicans preferential treatment on social media out of fear of criticism/reprisal. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/17/jan6-committee-report-social-media/

Calefax recorded Shostakovich's Préludes and Fugues (originally for piano). I love their very clever arrangements and their beautiful playing. #shostakovich #woodwindwednesday

https://youtu.be/k8yVSo3hbXg

Do you engage less with #mastodon accounts when they use #twitter links?

Please Reboot - as I wish to gauge if my narrow observations, thus far are right.

“what is the modern GOP, if not a holding station for every two-bit criminal and grifter who wants the job security that can only come with exploiting the endlessly credulous Republican base? The party can no more start kicking out the fraudsters than it can stop trying to cut taxes for the rich. This is just who they are and what they do. George Santos is in no sense an anomaly.”
Salon.com
https://www.salon.com/2022/12/28/george-santos-is-the-partys-future-a-shameless-con-man/

The only difference between an atheist and an evangelical Christian is the atheist is honest about not following the teachings of Christ.

When she saw this tweet a few years ago, a friend in Texas said, "I've never been so offended by something I agree with 100%.