5 Threaded Spouts
Sadly, the government and the private sector will
not fix the content overload, lack of socialization and education issues that form the basis for 99% of our dysfunction.
It is up to us. Be hypersocial. Go out. Talk to people. Join groups. Spark connections and be intentional with the embers. Then
not fix the content overload, lack of socialization and education issues that form the basis for 99% of our dysfunction.
It is up to us. Be hypersocial. Go out. Talk to people. Join groups. Spark connections and be intentional with the embers. Then
09:14 AM - Feb 27, 2024
2 Threaded Spouts
I (jokingly) say that maybe the key to restoring in person discussion and quiet moments of self reflection is to make them as addictive as social media. Something you can use to occupy your hand (to wean off the phone), calm you down and let you think for 5 minutes.
Bring back cigarettes! 😂
Bring back cigarettes! 😂
08:57 AM - Feb 27, 2024
It would be great to one day have a progressive candidate that communicated in the style of Carlin.
George Carlin - The American Dream - YouTube
A truly classic bit from George taken from the 2005 HBO special "Life is Worth Losing." Your honesty and appreciation for life is truly missed :(
08:03 AM - Nov 21, 2023
For fuck’s sake…is Silicon Valley incapable of producing normal people?
The whole thing sounds like a tug of war between a huge company, a dude chasing trillionaire status and a guy who is quasi-deifying an LLM.
1. AI is not a god
2. People are what is important
3. Stop being weird assholes!
The whole thing sounds like a tug of war between a huge company, a dude chasing trillionaire status and a guy who is quasi-deifying an LLM.
1. AI is not a god
2. People are what is important
3. Stop being weird assholes!
07:41 AM - Nov 21, 2023
Everyone should read “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift if they want an example of what a satirical GIF, meme, emoji or shitpost was like in the 18th century.
We’d all be better off if it took 30 pages to write and read a good zinger.
We’d all be better off if it took 30 pages to write and read a good zinger.
09:16 AM - Nov 15, 2023
David Attenborough voice:
Having mated with the democrats to deliver the CR to the United States, the speaker will now be eaten by the female MAGA mantis, as a sacrifice to her young.”
Having mated with the democrats to deliver the CR to the United States, the speaker will now be eaten by the female MAGA mantis, as a sacrifice to her young.”
06:01 PM - Nov 14, 2023
2 Threaded Spouts
In 1958, Aldous Huxley (author, “Brave New World”) did an interview with Mike Wallace where he very accurately warned of the grave dangers of tech, propaganda and a disconnected society.
Yet then, as now, we somehow cant stop barreling forward…and we are walking into another catastrophe with AI.
Yet then, as now, we somehow cant stop barreling forward…and we are walking into another catastrophe with AI.
12:39 AM - Nov 12, 2023
Tuberville: “Military is not an equal opportunity employer.”
GI Joe (1987): “Shut up, COBRA!”
https://youtu.be/nv_daZe1k...
GI Joe (1987): “Shut up, COBRA!”
https://youtu.be/nv_daZe1k...
G.I. Joe Movie - Opening (HQ) - YouTube
There are other versions out there on YouTube but I thought I might be able to do better. Here is my attempt at a higher quality version
08:23 AM - Oct 18, 2023
2 Threaded Spouts
It’s a shitty truth, but we need to know it.
The few republicans who were willing put country over party, do the right thing and/or work with Dems….
…left Congress in late 2021.
And to those who could have been re-elected but left because they saw this coming….why did you even run at all?
The few republicans who were willing put country over party, do the right thing and/or work with Dems….
…left Congress in late 2021.
And to those who could have been re-elected but left because they saw this coming….why did you even run at all?
09:27 AM - Oct 17, 2023
(Edited)
What, in your opinion, is the best city (in a blue state) to move to if you’re in your late 30s-early 40s?
09:40 PM - Oct 15, 2023
cap·i·tal·ism
“an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.”
Good news everyone! At least the capitalism is working!
“an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.”
Good news everyone! At least the capitalism is working!
01:23 AM - Oct 15, 2023
“There are some democrats with trust Jim Jordan more than the previous speaker.”
-Nancy Mace
Oh, I’m sure. Let’s ask them - I heard they’re having dinner in Shangri-La with Tim Scott’s girlfriend, the Loch Ness monster and Babe the blue Ox.
-Nancy Mace
Oh, I’m sure. Let’s ask them - I heard they’re having dinner in Shangri-La with Tim Scott’s girlfriend, the Loch Ness monster and Babe the blue Ox.
08:29 PM - Oct 11, 2023
If AR and LLM tech continues on this path, how far away are we from scenarios where people walk around their homes talking to virtual friends?
08:43 PM - Oct 10, 2023
The interviews attacking opponents, the keyfabe, the catchphrases, the costumes, the grandstanding…the distance between serious government and the WWF gets shorter every day.
06:27 PM - Oct 10, 2023
How can we solve corporate ownership of the media and lack of local journalism in the US?
Adding an article IV to the constitution setting up a permanent allowance to non-profit media? (Would have to be very carefully written)
A push to have a consolidated fund?
Other?
Adding an article IV to the constitution setting up a permanent allowance to non-profit media? (Would have to be very carefully written)
A push to have a consolidated fund?
Other?
09:04 AM - Oct 06, 2023
We need creativity, dedication, long term planning, patience, capacity to grasp nuance, attention to detail, kindness, willingness to listen, etc in government.
I nominate Larian Studios to run things for a while.
I nominate Larian Studios to run things for a while.
08:00 AM - Oct 06, 2023
Happy to hear arguments to the contrary, but I think it is awful to attack people who were former GOP (even so far as to vote for Trump in 2016) but admit they made a big mistake and are now pro-Biden. Kindness and humility are the pillars of progressivism and reason.
08:15 AM - Oct 02, 2023
Check out this link to see a state doing things that excite and unite! Minnesota needs to be a model for Democrats.
https://m.startribune.com/...
https://m.startribune.com/...
09:19 AM - May 24, 2023
(Edited)
Tired: “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Wired: “MAKE AMERICA 16TH-18TH CENTURY EUROPE”
Wired: “MAKE AMERICA 16TH-18TH CENTURY EUROPE”
08:56 AM - May 24, 2023
You ever get a bad sunburn? Have you ever put nice cool aloe on it and exhale as you enjoy that amazing feeling of relief?
This is how I feel when I come here and don’t see crypto references and NFT avatars in EVERY. OTHER. PROFILE.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……
This is how I feel when I come here and don’t see crypto references and NFT avatars in EVERY. OTHER. PROFILE.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……
10:14 PM - May 22, 2023
Reminder:
The amendments to the Constitution are not goals. The goals are expressed in the preamble.
These goals are what should be supported. These goals are what should be upheld.
The amendments to the Constitution are not goals. The goals are expressed in the preamble.
These goals are what should be supported. These goals are what should be upheld.
01:18 AM - May 21, 2023
I find it distressing when very intelligent and rational folks say they don’t want the government being responsible for more or getting more funding because “government is inefficient”.
If a car has a broken engine and flat tires, that is not an indictment of cars. It just means we need to fix it.
If a car has a broken engine and flat tires, that is not an indictment of cars. It just means we need to fix it.
09:08 AM - May 18, 2023
“Woke” people - simplified.
“Woke” : We love everyone who doesn’t hurt/hate others.
Bonus definition - “Whoa” people.
“Whoa” : Whoa, hold up. Don’t love these harmless people over here.
“Woke” : We love everyone who doesn’t hurt/hate others.
Bonus definition - “Whoa” people.
“Whoa” : Whoa, hold up. Don’t love these harmless people over here.
09:01 AM - May 18, 2023
This is a like someone laughing in June 2008:
“Hahahaha, I just increased my position in Bear Stearns by a million shares!”
Gonna be a bad time for diamond hand holders of $HATE, $GOP, $MAGA, $MEAN….
I’m bullish on $KIND, $LOVE and $DEM. *
*not a financial/moral advisor. Just a space janitor.
“Hahahaha, I just increased my position in Bear Stearns by a million shares!”
Gonna be a bad time for diamond hand holders of $HATE, $GOP, $MAGA, $MEAN….
I’m bullish on $KIND, $LOVE and $DEM. *
*not a financial/moral advisor. Just a space janitor.
08:50 AM - May 18, 2023
Serious question here:
Why hasn't every nickel of govt funding that has gone to SpaceX gone to NASA instead? What is the benefit of using them?
Why hasn't every nickel of govt funding that has gone to SpaceX gone to NASA instead? What is the benefit of using them?
09:17 AM - May 16, 2023
So Comer’s informant can’t be found because he does “spy stuff” and disappears from time to time. Comer also can’t provide any recorded evidence of what he said.
It’s obviously Chief Quimby. And the whistleblower is inspector gadget. MSNBC, I’m available for comment.
It’s obviously Chief Quimby. And the whistleblower is inspector gadget. MSNBC, I’m available for comment.
08:57 AM - May 16, 2023
If MTG is going to have sex workers testify for this Hunter Biden circus, I think each democrat should begin their time with “We are grateful to the Republicans for calling this committee to explore legalizing sex work - thank you so much for coming to testify!”
08:01 AM - May 15, 2023
3 Threaded Spouts
The future of MAGA - a thread:
MAGA 2024 - Back to the single digit centuries! (Conquer women via pro-life, ending no fault divorce, encouraging teen marriage and large families. Replace education, healthcare and science with religion. Ignore climate. Arm populace. Encourage tribalism.)
MAGA 2024 - Back to the single digit centuries! (Conquer women via pro-life, ending no fault divorce, encouraging teen marriage and large families. Replace education, healthcare and science with religion. Ignore climate. Arm populace. Encourage tribalism.)
12:56 PM - May 14, 2023
@cbouzy
Chris, I seriously need verification. I’m afraid the hero from Quest for Glory will try and impersonate me. Killing a dragon wasn’t enough - he wants credit for saving the galaxy too! The ego on that dude…
PS: As a famous space janitor, I thank you for keeping Spoutible garbage-free!
Chris, I seriously need verification. I’m afraid the hero from Quest for Glory will try and impersonate me. Killing a dragon wasn’t enough - he wants credit for saving the galaxy too! The ego on that dude…
PS: As a famous space janitor, I thank you for keeping Spoutible garbage-free!
06:46 AM - May 14, 2023
Every time I hear “every accusation is a confession”, I am reminded that the GOP has managed to fool millions of adults using the same tactics a teen uses to escape the blame for a fart.
06:25 AM - May 14, 2023
