Scripting News: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I'm starting to use the rewrite of my thread publisher on Bluesky. Here's an example. And here's the version of the thread without being broken up into 300-character chunks (you can get it by clicking in the metadata box below the text of the post). I don't like it. The software is as good as it can be, given the extreme limits of the twitter-like environment. I went all the way with this, but I'm not sure I'm going to release it. But I'm going to keep using it, and maybe I'll think of something that makes it fun or worthwhile, or maybe I'll just chalk it up to another learning experience. #Favorite part of the SNL50 show. Eddie Murphy impersonating Tracy Morgan, while standing next to him on Black Jeopardy. It's really hard to see the resemblance between today's Eddie and young Eddie, but there it was, the comic brilliance. Then they ask the real Tracy if they are related and he said he doesn't see it. #
In the Catskills, we've been getting so much snow this winter and super cold weather and huge winds. And Trump & Musk. A quadruple threat. #
Once again Maddow is must-watch destination TV this year. Keep on going. One thing to watch out for, Bluesky will disappoint you. Don't blame them when it happens, because they can't be as good as people think they are. They're a startup in a tough market. Sooner or later Musk is going to aim at them (maybe he already is) and they will have to seek refuge somewhere, and all big tech companies are bastards. There isn't one of them you can trust with your democracy. So keep that in mind, and when you see open billionaire-proof social networks rise up, give them a little the Rachel we love. #
Linkblog items for the day.
Rivian will launch hands-off highway driver assist 'in a few weeks.' techcrunch.com
AOC: "There is no act too small. Every action matters." bsky.app
Lots of good ideas from Rahm Emanuel on Kara Swisher's podcast. First, why is Musk downloading all the info from govt computers into his AI database? Now his AI will know everything about everyone. Want to find out who's not loyal to Trump? Easy. Now you know who the Stasi should arrest. apple.com
SS United States begins journey to become world's largest artificial reef. apnews.com
Zach Seward's panel at Web Summit about how NY Times newsroom uses AI. zachseward.com
USDA says it "accidentally" fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them. nbcnews.com
Call it the Gulf of Putin, because that's who bought our ass. mapquest.com
Trump 2.0: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Good to have him back. youtube.com
Pritzker invokes Nazi references, criticizing Trump, during budget speech. youtube.com
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