GrumpyGoat

@sethp-grumpygoat.bsky.social

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Progressive. Grumpy. Confused that so many of us still embrace trump's lies & corruption. Retired, loving family & friends, dogs, wilderness, solitude, reading, singing. Putney school grad, UCSD, UNI. Worked: SJSU, Applied Materials.

Cartoon showing wealth gap as proportionate size of individuals. Fat cat CEO flicking cigar ashes on tiny worker.
Mitch McConnell showed us two things : 1) our democratic institutions largely run on the honor system; and 2) Republicans have no honor.
Comedy re president Trump's health and eating habits
Roblox has faced criticism for allowing user-generated content that recreates real-life tragedies, including school shootings like Sandy Hook. The platform has policies against such content, but enforcement can be challenging, leading to instances where these games appear before being removed. VICE NDTV Roblox and Controversial Content Roblox has faced significant challenges regarding user-generated content, particularly concerning games that simulate real-life tragedies, including school shootings. One such group, known as "Active Shooter Studios" (A.S.S.), has created detailed re-creations of events like the Sandy Hook shooting. These games have attracted attention for their disturbing nature and have raised concerns about the impact on young players. Content Moderation Efforts Roblox employs various strategies to moderate content on its platform. The company has a community standards policy that prohibits content depicting or glorifying violence. Despite this, the platform has struggled to effectively manage and remove harmful content. Reports indicate that while Roblox scans all abuse reports, only about 10% are actionable, making it difficult to identify and address problematic games. Recent Developments In response to the growing concern over violent content, Roblox has taken steps to shut down groups and games associated with A.S.S. However, new games often emerge quickly after removals, indicating ongoing challenges in content moderation. The platform's popularity among children makes these issues particularly pressing, as many users are underage and may be exposed to inappropriate material.
Comparing DHS response to Kyle Rittenhouse to their after-the-fact treatment of Alex Pretti.
Trump uses makeup to hide major hematoma in hand.
From Democracy Docket, November 2, 2025 A year ago, Vice President Kamala Harris stood before a crowd of her family, friends, staff and supporters and conceded the presidency. It was an unseasonably warm day in November, and had the previous night gone differently, the streets of Washington, D.C. would have been flooded with joy. Instead, a cloud of despair hung over the city. We knew we were on the precipice of something awful, and even with Donald Trump's previews, it was hard to imagine what was to come. Yet, when Vice President Harris stood before the crowd of her tired, teary-eyed team, she had one message for them: fight. "On the campaign, I would often say when we fight, we win. But here's the thing, here's the thing, sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn't mean we won't win. That doesn't mean we won't win. The important thing is don't ever give up." It's a message that has carried us through this year, and it has been my personal North Star through so many of the hard days and difficult fights. As Donald Trump has trampled our freedom, attacked our democracy and undermined the rule of law, my message to you has never changed: regardless of any setbacks, regardless of how tired and scared we may feel, we must continue to fight. Because eventually, we will win.