@warriors
Coach Kerr said it all.
The list of mass shootings is too long for a tweet; 1,000s murdered.
Moment of silence.
Thoughts & prayers.
Rinse.
Repeat.
Nothing changes.
We're not safe at school, work, houses of worship, malls, grocery stores & movie theaters.
Is this freedom?
@warriors
I'm a veteran.
I own firearms.
I'm pro 2nd Amendment.
I'm also pro-gun safety...background checks...limits on types & volume of guns putchased...licenses & insurance...& more.
This isn't a binary decision of guns vs no guns. That's a lie.
We can have more safety protocols & 2A.
@iheartmindy
@elonmusk
Your profile describes you as a "Conservative Activist, Political Commentator."
There is nothing journalistic about those terms.
Fun Minnesota moment yesterday getting my luggage at MSP.
Guy grabs a
@mnwild
hockey equipment bag off the carousel.
We got into an elevator & I whisper, "Jonas."
He looked over & I said, "Nobody's recognized you, huh?"
He smiled & said, "No."
I said, "I won't say anything."
@adhdjesse
An accurate depiction of the challenge AND the challenge of explaining it to others.
It's not "don't want to."
It's "can't."
A kind of paralysis.
Think of how people have described being conscious but unable to move or communicate due to anesthesia.
Screaming in your own head.
@sethanikeem
Gen X expects more broken promises.
Social Security may not be for us...after paying our entire lives.
College degrees & real estate were sure ways to prosperity...until they weren't. (But the debt is real)
Veteran benefits are safe...until they aren't.
Retirement?
Good luck!
@sethanikeem
Gen X has been at war for 30 years, too.
Desert Storm
Somalia
Bosnia
Haiti
Kosovo
9/11
Enduring Freedom
Iraqi Freedom
Syria
Iraq & Afghanistan outcomes were particularly hard on Gen X.
We're a battle weary generation at home & abroad; damaged & disillusioned w/poor healthcare.
@theblondebroker
That is NOT the shooter
- That is a victim
- Shooter was outside the rally
People should not be so determined to be the first to report things for their own fame & glory
- It creates misinformation
It's OK to not know things
- It's OK to wait for confirmation
@WSJ
My father often had a nice company car when I was a kid. I thought it was pretty cool...until he got fired.
It's hard to lose your job.
It's harder to lose your job & your car.
Imagine losing your job & your home for "reasons."
Rent would have to be $0 to justify the risk.
@Esqueer_
It's hard to comprehend such hatred.
Denying medical care to everyone - in the hopes of creating a silent genocide that will kill specific people - is horrible.
This plan also ignores (or accepts) massive collateral damage because AIDS doesn't kill only gays (or IV drug users).
@pmarca
Mr. Andreessen has 400,000,000 reasons to advocate for Twitter that he failed to mention. I recommend caution when accepting his career advice as it relates to Twitter.
Being abused, overworked, & discarded as disposable labor is not "an incredible moment." It's a toxic culture.
@highbrow_nobrow
@KateSullivanDC
The idea that indictments are politically motivated is fiction.
Prosecutors review evidence. If considered worthy, they present that evidence to a grand jury. Those citizens - not politicians - determine if there's an indict.
Trump was indicted by US citizens based on evidence.
@BrianBrackeen
I've been saying for ~18 months that companies determined to force employees into the office will be at a competitive disadvantage for talent
- This
@LinkedIn
data is compelling
- Recruiting, hiring, & retention suffer
The future (especially in tech) is hybrid & remote.
Period.
@HowtoADHD
Nope.
So far nothing has been particularly effective for me.
The best I've come up with is to put virtually everything on my calendar and let it lead the way.
The problem is that sometimes I ignore my calendar because...I mean...it's not the boss of me!!
@NoCapCapitalLLC
Me: "Is it a Tesla or something?"
Him: "Nah. I already have a Tesla."
- Clueless self own
Me: "Oh! So what did you get?"
Him: "A Maserati...but not new."
Me: <shrug> "Oh. That's nice."
Him: "It has a Ferrari engine!"
Me: "Yeah, but it's not a Ferrari."
He REALLY didn't like me.
We ended up in a 2nd elevator together
- Nobody in THAT elevator recognized
@brodin25
, either
Minnesotans are passionate about hockey, but most won't bother players
- I didn't ask for an autograph or tickets...or even a conversation
-- To me, running into him was cool enough
@bettersafetynet
Sounds like either:
A) a jerk in the classic sense of the word
B) someone on the Autism Spectrum
I have great sympathy if he is the latter, but from a hiring perspective the result is usually about the same.
Being able to work with people is an important aspect of most roles.
@Esqueer_
A group of people simultaneously want:
- to outlaw contraception
- to outlaw abortion
- to outlaw sodomy (anal & oral)
- to stop HIV/AIDS medical care
The only legal sex would be unprotected heterosexual sex that can result in a birth.
Sex reserved for straight, rich people.
@brodin25
How did I know it was Brodin?
- I wasn't sure at first - could've been a rec league guy with a cool bag - but his watch was the giveaway
How do I know nobody in the 2nd elevator recognized Brodin?
- We got out & walked together, so I eventually asked
Welcome back,
@brodin25
!
@WookOfficial
The original teaser trailer for Return of the Jedi carried the name Revenge of the Jedi.
In December 1982, George Lucas decided that a true Jedi should never seek revenge, so he returned to his original title.
@SpiroAgnewGhost
Much maligned POTUS.
Undeniably great human being.
The world will be a lesser place without Mr. Carter's ongoing contributions.
Thank you for all your service, sir.
@humanworkplace
He shamelessly bragged on stage?
- He has no expectation of privacy
Naming him is a moral imperative for two reasons:
1. Prevents people wasting time
- Candidates may miss a real opportunity because of this🤬
2. Deter others from doing this
- Proudly stealing from candidates🤬
@RickGarnett
@neal_katyal
Selective conservativism is:
... ignoring "A well regulated militia" to focus on "shall not be infringed."
...revering Scalia while ignoring his ruling that, "Like most rights, the right secured by the 2nd Amendment is not unlimited."
Preventing school shootings is Pro Life.
@kennethcohn
@JoJoFromJerz
Following this logic, everyone should be able to have everything.
"Nuclear weapons don't kill people. People kill people."
That's not how the world works.
There is no legitimate reason for civilians to have some classes of weapons.
There is no logical counter-argument.
@farzyness
Apple doesn't have anything that remotely resembles a monopoly.
Mobile phones? Android.
Computers? Windows.
Streaming music? Spotify.
Of course, in ten years Tesla also won't have anything that remotely resembles a monopoly on self-driving cars.
So there's that.
@NoCapCapitalLLC
Not much funnier than deflating a brag.
Once had a new boss hired above me
- Impressed with himself
- Wanted everyone just as impressed
He drops keyfob on conference table
- "Oops! Sorry. New car fob."
I asked what kind of car
- "You'll think I'm a douche"
1/2
@_sehermehta
@securitybrew
One should assume all communications on all corporate systems are subject to monitoring.
Anyone wanting privacy should use systems outside the corporate structure.
@FanimeCon
Immunocompromised peoplw who purchased their tickets based (at least in part) on your mask policy may be entitled to a refund
- While you're denying refunds now, lawyers are always excited to start on these cases
Next Up?
Class. Action. Lawsuite.
@lydiakauppi
If someone said, "I'm painting my house purple with black trim" I would have thought it would look bad
- I like it more than I imagined
HOAs are also pretty terrible
- I became president of an HOA to oust someone abusing power...then spent years stopping my VP from doing it
@talktoemkoo
@KalebNFL
The
@Vikings
are 80-43-2 all time vs. the
@Lions
- Detroit could sweep Minnesota for the next 18 straight seasons & STILL not be even in the series
I hope you enjoy this momentary blip in our otherwise lopsided "rivalry"
- We Vikings fans rarely even think about the Lions at all
@williampietri
Assuming this is valid, here's my negotiating strategy:
1. NEVER give back severance 💰
- That's the past
2. 50% salary increase
- Use your negotiating leverage
3. Minimum guaranteed year
- Why return to be cut again in Dec?
Twitter's HR pipeline MUST be empty. Make 'em pay!
@schram
@RickGarnett
@neal_katyal
The 2nd Amendment says that, due to our need for a well-regarded militia, people shall have the right to bear arms.
This means that the right to bear arms comes SPECIFICALLY from the need for militia. As no other reason for arming citizens is stated or implied, intent is clear.
@DavidSacks
Weathy & successful people with zero background in military, intelligence, government, & foreign affairs aren't automatically qualified to lead in these areas just because they're wealthy & successful in another field.
I REALLY hope people start to understand this concept soon.
@realGeorgeHotz
@Twitter
@TayFromCA
Is this trickle-up economics?
1. Smart guy tells world's richest man he can solve a huge problem; begs for the job (as PR stunt?).
2. World's richest man hires smart guy for $24K (after firing 1,000s).
3. Smart guy starts crowdsourcing solution; people work for free for him.
@TexasTribune
It would be interesting to know:
Which counties had most rejections?
What were the reasons for rejection?
Who has authority to reject?
Who were the rejected votes for?
AND...
Were voters given a reasonable opportunity to remedy the concern?
Patterns could equal criminality.
@DonutOperator
The gun porn, Rambo, & "bring it on!" responses to this tweet are ugly.
Fetishizing firearms & actively rooting for an opportunity to use them on people is unsavory.
Even if justified, the responsibility for causing the death of another human is an underestimated burden.
@JCyberSec_
Good on you for sharing this, Jake!
We are ALL prone to mistakes...even professionals.
I'm supposedly an Intelligence expert who spends countless hours warning about mis/dis/malinformation...then I accidentally promoted a falsehood last week because I failed to fact-check.🤦♂️
@TPPSkol
@CBSSports
I hope
@KirkCousins8
takes a team-friendly deal so the
@Vikings
can address other needs
- 2yr/$40M, 100% guaranteed
-- He'd be 20th in NFL QB pay
Kirk has earned $185M in his career
- Is it worth leaving $18M/yr on the table to have a better shot at winning the Lombardi Trophy?
@kvlly
If you recommended local password management, I'd understand.
Moving from one app to another is getting in line for the next breach.
I still use
@LastPass
- Setup MFA (if you didn't already)
- Change passwords as a precaution
- Move on
@elonmusk
@wongmjane
How is this "fake news" when the source is your employee?🤦♂️
"Twitter head of trust and safety Ella Irwin told Reuters that 'we have been fixing and revamping our prompts. They were just temporarily removed while we do that. We expect to have then back up next week', she said."
@highbrow_nobrow
I've been to Moscow
- Carlson is lying
Beyond Red Square & subway stations, Moscow was mostly drab grey Soviet-style architecture
- Not a beautiful city
- Bad traffic, crime, & pollution
People are unhappy
- Most gave up on freedom
- It's depressing
MANY US cities are nicer.
@th3j35t3r
Let me get this straight...
You created an SIGINT collection platform that automatically collects on a set of frequencies when it detects Russian?
AND...
You have this available in a virtual environment for public access?
Did I get that right?
Do you have DF/geolocation, too?
@glumDumpst3r
@TechEmiiily
Shouldn't be hard to understand.
It's right in her profile, gents.
Your fantasy isn't her reality.
She's my friend...& I'm one of the Goons responsible for making sure DEF CON is safe for everyone - especially women.
Please respect her words & wishes.
@BadVaccineTakes
Misinformation often starts/spreads when someone doesn't understand something...but they THINK they do
- This person may even argue they're right & attack those who doubt them
Urine CAN substitute for blood for some lab tests.
Urine CANNOT substitute for blood as a transfusion.
@NRO
Admission is not the same as graduation.
Even if there are concerns that people with lesser qualifications are being admitted, it does NOT endanger anyone.
Until there is evidence that unqualified people are being allowed to graduate & practice medicine, this is fake outrage.
@Infosec_Taylor
Consumers didn't even choose to do business w/Equifax
- ALL of our PII goes to credit agencies!
Equifax paid a fine
- They launched a credit protection business to generate new money
Lawyers got ~$80M
- 2x what victims got😢
Victims got lunch money.😡
@nikicaga
Counterpoint
I pay to have my house cleaned because someone does a far better job than I would...& it's her livelihood.
I don't pay pennies
- Rates end up being $20-$40/hr
She's independent
- No corporation taking a cut
Not all service workers are exploited
- I value her
@jonathandata1
@deviantollam
You also weren't canceled.
You violated academic standards & ethics so a university dumped you.
YOUR words and YOUR deeds were the cause. People who brought that into a brighter light are not the problem. You are.
Same is true for CH now.
@AmyZegart
I served ~19 years in the IC; been in the private sector 6+ years.
I've worked w/amazing teams, like
@ZeroFox
Intelligence today.
We don't have IC access, budgets, or legal authorities. We DO have talent.
We're complementary to classified intelligence; not equal...& that's OK.
@Mcbain875917
@NFLRookieWatxh
Military academies provide free, world-class education in exchange for 8 years of service (5 active, 3 reserves)
- A contract this man knowingly signed
Before becoming
@dallascowboys
:
- Roger Staubach served 5yrs in USN
- Chad Hennings served 4yrs in USAF
-- Biden's fault, too?
@TrishBaird
@Matthewtravis08
If you don't believe him, you live in an alternate universe
- I'm a veteran with a similar story
-- I know MANY more just like us
A segment of our country defines the word patriot as "someone who supports my political positions" instead of the true meaning.
It's heartbreaking.
@Gonzeeeeeee
@AP
Most of it won't, but it means liquidation of personal & corporate assets (& forfeit of future earnings).
It's also a message to Fox News, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Lindell, & others who think there can't be consequences.
Jones may just flee the US w/millions in hidden cash. Oh well.
@Mcbain875917
@NFLRookieWatxh
@dallascowboys
This bill includes the largest military pay raise in 20 years, but you think the current POTUS treats the military poorly because he didn't let one soldier out of his service obligation?
That's a remarkable commitment to political bias.
@Terrence_STR
Without context, lists like this are very dangerous.
Bill Clinton is mentioned repeatedly but never accused of a crime
- A witness said Epstein tried to temp Clinton & he "didn't take the bait"
Prince Andrew, Dershowitz, Brunel, Mitchell, & Bill Richardson are directly accused.
@Telesystemus
Hackers make the world a better place
- They find flaws; prevent exploitation
- They find better/faster ways to work
- They improve all new technology
Criminals suck.
Nation-state adversaries suck.
Marketers misusing terminology suck.
#HackersRule
@cruizzkitchen_1
@ogug8
Why do people try on clothes/shoes before checking out?
Why do people sample ice cream flavors before choosing one?
Why do people test drive several cars before buying one?
The answer to all of these questions is that research increases the likelihood of making a good choice.
@ClutchPointsApp
Ja Morant has a $200M+ contract, a shoe deal, & other endorsements.💰
In most industries, people with that kind of wealth hire armed security.💪
Yet many athletes keep carrying guns & risking their future.🤦♂️
Is "street cred" really worth it?🤷♂️
@justkeepintrac1
@sethanikeem
I don't know you, but I still hope it does not end that way for you.
Much like Charlie Brown when Lucy holds the football, I remain hopeful despite all knowledge of our past.
@elchefe
@_sehermehta
@securitybrew
Fair point. I will re-phrase:
"If someone is using a communication system that they don't control - or that they are incapable of encrypting from end-to-end - they should assume their communication is not private."
@ReignOfApril
@cmclymer
I like how, even when the host tried to interrupt him, Pete just kept on going.
He didn't seem to get mad.
He didn't try to get louder.
He just didn't acknowledge the effort.
Wouldn't work w/hosts who actively create conflict (Carlson/Hannity/etc).
But a great model generally.
@WhopperPlopr
@chelliepingree
Modern Democratic & Republican political platforms have little in common with their 1860s versions.
For instance, modern Democrats fight for equality & equity ("woke")
- That would clearly be anti-slavery
That said, Lee wasn't a Democrat
- He was a Whig
@jonathandata1
@deviantollam
"Cancel culture" isn't real.
It's consequences for words & deeds.
Nobody is stopping anyone from booking CH. They just won't support those who do.
If enough people don't approve of someone's words & deeds that they don't want to be associated with them, that is the free market.
@reshmasaujani
@GirlsWhoCode
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Lord of the Flies
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Girls Who Code
Why are they banning these books?
What is it they don't want kids to learn?
@mpls55418
Tonight's events at the Minnesota State Fair are not evidence of a "failed blue state." We have too many guns nationwide.
The ten states with the lowest rated education are all red states.
The ten states with the lowest quality of life are all red states, too.
So save your BS.
@lcmichaelides
"No riches."
You were able to afford up to an 18-month sabbatical from a high-paying consultancy - & write a $10K check to chase your dream - while still covering the overhead costs of a large home w/4 children.
Are you THAT disconnected from what middle-class really is?
@RobertMLee
Right on, Rob!
Musk isn't displaying poor leadership; he's displaying NO leadership.
CEO/worker power imbalance is huge
- Musk appears to savor that imbalance
The richest man in the world is glibly, publicly mocking & taunting people whose livelihoods he took away
- It's cruel
@GeorgeFoster72
That's like saying, "Some folks smoked crack cocaine and are indeed OK."
While true (& not advocating for smoking crack cocaine), it uses an uncommon healthy result to minimize the harm of the much more common unhealthy result of the action described.
It's a form of dishonesty.
@FrankMcG
@RobertMLee
Counterpoint...
Warren Buffett, Yvon Chouinard, & Chuck Feeney are just three examples of billionaires who didn't come from money, demonstrate(d) incredible charity, & don't appear to have issues with empathy.
It is possible to get (& be) wealthy without losing one's humanity.
@StrupTrading
@NoCapCapitalLLC
Cliff's Notes Version
Ferrari makes high-performance cars by hand. All 2-door. You can't find a new one for under $250K.
Maserati makes nice performing luxury vehicles (coupes, sedans, & SUVs). New pricing is ~ $60-$150K.
He had a nice used car, but not in Ferrari's class.
@abughazalehkat
This guy defined, equity, equality, & socialism incorrectly...yet some people listen to him and think he makes sense.
The qualifications for being a talking head are pretty low if you are willing to cater to certain audiences.
@jfslowik
Palo Alto reported their quarterly numbers and included some scary language about the future that has people panicked.
A great buying opportunity if you have money to invest.
@hacks4pancakes
Yep.
I've been screaming about him since I was at The Fort.
@Snowden
is not a genius, a hacker, an Intelligence analyst, a defender of American civil liberties, or a hero.
He's a narcissist failure who turned traitor to serve his own ego. It's a common motivation of traitors.
@ask_aubry
Three Thoughts
1. I keep hearing his hands slapping together and thinking, "Now we all know how your hands got so strong"
2. His energy makes me wonder if he has substituted one vice for another
3. His t-shirt is from Forest Lake, MN
- That seems about right
@MsHummingWay
@Angry_Staffer
@WBunchuck
It's very likely that his clearance is at the SECRET level & his access is only limited to his need to know
- That means just his own Starlink info
To put it in context, every military member has a SECRET clearance
- It's not a big deal...thankfully
@KateRaddatz
I was born & raised in Minnesota
- Moved away in 1997
- Returned in 2021
You can tell your friend that most of my memories of childhood birthdays - in April - include snow.
Hell, we still have high school hockey & basketball tournaments coming!
- Those each often bring new snow
@UnrealBluegrass
Never would have occurred to me that someone as famous as you deals with tedious customer service issues like the rest of us.
I've been a fan my whole life; listening to your standup comedy before it was age-appropriate😲
- Happy to help if I can
@LibertyUSA37
Seriously!
You know teachers are at school before & after students, right?
They also have lesson planning, grading papers, staff meetings, professional education & certification
- Many teach summer school
- They spend their own money on school supplies
They're not paid enough.
@VikesRock23
@ChrisDJackson
NH has less than 100K votes
- How long does it take to count?
Polls were open for 11 hrs
- 13 people could count every vote in that time (5 sec per vote)
- Mail-in ballots were counted earlier
- Counting isn't 100% complete
It isn't a big conspiracy
- It's just basic math
@MalwareJake
@DisneyPlus
I'm not saying I understand or agree with this feature being added, but "Prefer Not to Say" is in the list, Jake.
So, choosing or revealing gender is not required. Not great, but maybe not outrage worthy?🤷♂️
It's probably for demographics to help Disney w/sales & marketing.
@cb_doge
@elonmusk
Citizen journalism isn't a thing...unless you have the training & follow journalistic ethics & standards.
Otherwise, you're just someone with a camera, a mic, & a boatload of biased opinions.