Buddha Ferret
@buddhaferret.bsky.social
Hater of Fascists, Irritated Democrat, Agnostic-Christian, Ferret Guy, Gamer, Partner to Kellie, Twitter Escapee, USAF Veteran.
The only person I know who uses AI is honestly, my partner uses it to edit her fanfic writing when I'm not immediately available, and pretty much only that. I'd have a lot less AI slop bullshit in my timeline and maybe these fucking people would stop building AI data centers that nobody wants.
Ayo@darrylayo.bsky.social · yesterdayGuys like this don’t realize that they are the freak
Democratic primary voters largely shrugged off the endorsements of popular establishment figures, choosing progressives’ change argument over electability. Read our post-primary recap from Amy Walter, @jessicataylor.bsky.social and @erincovey.bsky.social:
Post-Primary Recap: The Electability Argument Falls Flat
Kingmaking isn’t what it used to be in Democratic politics.In Democratic primaries for governor of Kansas, Michigan’s 7th district, and Michigan’s open Senate seat, battle-tested and popular Democrati...
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Activist and grassroots organizer Will Lawrence has won the Democratic primary election in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, with a campaign focused on data centers’ regulation and demanding accountability for big tech and AI companies. www.wired.com/story/anti-d...
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics
Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.
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Millions of No Data Center! signs have sprung up across the USA all the way from Alaska to Texas on Farms, Residences, in towns and cities, from rich to poor. Nobody wants these monstrosities stealing their Water and Energy to spy on them and steal their jobs and land.
Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pollution. The El Paso facility’s power plant could emit as much planet-warming carbon dioxide in a year as 360,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles over the same period. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/c...
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution
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Note: NYT focuses this story (by two Pentagon reporters, not their normal transphobes) on Captain Kai Proce, who was allowed to attend his own separation hearing bc his hairstyle fits guidelines for both men and women. His lawyer advised he wear camo and make eye contact w/board. He still lost.
Today is the 4th August 2026. Date of the classic Ray Bradbury story "There Will Come Soft Rains..." which appeared in his "The Martian Chronicles." 🧪 🔭 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_W...
There Will Come Soft Rains (short story) - Wikipedia
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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.
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TAPPER: Hold on -- hold on, 'cause I'm not done with the list of women who have accused you of violence. Are all three of them lying? REP. MAX MILLER: Yes. And I'm not getting out of the race because in 2016, President Donald J Trump faced the most extreme allegations in the world ...
Every great player starts with a stat card that looks pretty ordinary. Potential: Unknown Dreams: Unlimited Local Court: Essential That's why we're investing in better basketball courts with OG and The National Basketball Players Association, so more young Londoners can write their own numbers.
this is actually my fav part of this whole shitshow, where he argues that he needs to stay in office because of his record in fighting for the people of Ohio by....wait for it....supporting Ukraine and the ACA, both of which his party have been trying to end since day 1
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayTAPPER: Hold on -- hold on, 'cause I'm not done with the list of women who have accused you of violence. Are all three of them lying? REP. MAX MILLER: Yes. And I'm not getting out of the race because in 2016, President Donald J Trump faced the most extreme allegations in the world ...
Europe shuts nuclear power plants due to drought. Now imagine putting nuclear power plants on the driest inhabited continent on earth 🙄
Wolf's Cave(LDN 1228) and Dark Shark(LDN 1235) nebulae located in the Cepheus Flare, a large molecular cloud complex. Both are extremely faint and are a mix of reflection and cold dark nebula components. Exposure: 6 hours, updated 07/15/26 #astronomy #astrophotography
BREAKING: Sen. Dick Durbin accuses Todd Blanche of lying under oath. He says Blanche told him in his office — with witnesses — that the slush fund was a mistake. In his confirmation hearing, Blanche denied that remark.
HUGE: Under Mayor Mamdani, New York City just recorded its safest first 7 months of a year in history—and its safest July ever. In July: Major crime dropped 13% Murder dropped 32% Robberies dropped 15% Vehicle thefts dropped 25% Democratic mayors are putting public safety first.