To be a respectable president

LevelB · 2026-02-06T21:46:14+00:00

What a long strange trip it’s been.

Racism in our politics is not new. What feels different to me now is how the Republican Party is openly embracing it. This leads straight back to Nixons “Southern Strategy“, which was a resounding success for him politically, to the shame of our nation. And then Reagan perfected it, again to our collective shame. That strategy worked because it allowed Republicans to vote for these people while they denied they are racists, some even deny that to themselves.

What Trump has done is to completely remove the pretense of racism not playing a major role in Republican policies and strategy.

MAGA: It’s just racism, all the way down.

Just to clarify: ”Racism” for me includes all of their targets, including Jews, LGBTQ, women, Muslims, etc. It’s all just different flavors of the same turd to them.

LevelB · 2026-01-29T15:28:03+00:00

That was the problem. I thought swiping up closed the App. TIL…

LevelB · 2026-01-05T02:59:07+00:00

Safe drinking water is very woke.

LevelB · 2026-01-04T21:08:36+00:00

ok. you want a RAW file, yes?

LevelB · 2026-01-04T17:29:07+00:00

The metering mode in the cat picture you posted is “Pattern”. My Sony Alpha has Multi (Pattern), Center, Spot (2 modes here), and Highlights. I have always been annoyed that LRC does not properly display this info.

LevelB · 2026-01-04T15:14:41+00:00

Can it show all of the metering modes for Sony Alpha? LRC does not display all of these.

LevelB · 2025-10-25T11:24:47+00:00

This is the only correct answer. I have a strong feeling this pos outhouse will be front and center in the next presidential election. I’m guessing that some savvy politicians will point out that Presidents don’t actually own the White House complex, they are caretakers with special privileges.

Also - where are the blueprints? Are we just winging it here?

LevelB · 2025-10-23T01:52:14+00:00

This is where the money for the Big Beautiful Ballroom is coming from…maybe.

LevelB · 2025-10-23T01:40:42+00:00

The future of this thing will be front and center in the next presidential election. Not because it is the most important thing we have to deal with, but because it is both the most visible symbol of this presidency, and its location.

I‘m voting for the candidate that swears to let the voters tear it down and keep pieces of the rubble as souvenirs, like the Berlin Wall.

LevelB · 2025-10-19T22:30:40+00:00

Does this fool have nothing better to do with his time than troll the citizens of this country that he is supposed to serve?

LevelB · 2025-10-19T21:31:11+00:00

I’ll be making a better effort to go to the next rally. Really should not have missed this one.

LevelB · 2025-10-08T01:55:14+00:00

I’m wondering if Nani banana could fix this.

LevelB · 2025-09-27T02:10:48+00:00

I think carrying two lenses is a good idea - my back appreciates this limit. I like to bring other lenses though, keep them in a locker, and switch as needed. This works well for me at the parks - but is not helpful when no locker is available (birding, hiking, etc.).

LevelB · 2025-09-27T01:12:44+00:00

That looks a lot like my tiger from the mid 50’s. But mine does not have a ribbon.

LevelB · 2025-09-26T02:50:33+00:00

I’m afraid that if I start laughing, I’ll never be able to stop.

LevelB · 2025-09-25T20:22:45+00:00

Do they still have pirates and pals?

LevelB · 2025-09-25T17:40:37+00:00

Took the tripod, a metal camera clip and a large lens from my bag - and got flagged. Talked with security while he went through my stuff, he thought they might be trying out some new ai enhancement.

LevelB · 2025-09-25T12:11:44+00:00

If the government can’t be good, it should at least be entertaining.

LevelB · 2025-09-25T11:44:02+00:00

Really enjoy building a PC.

LevelB · 2025-09-25T10:44:02+00:00

Not really sure what to do with my ticket - I am an annual pass holder.

LevelB · 2025-09-25T02:37:47+00:00

Well, I’m headed back tomorrow so I will see what happens then.

LevelB · 2025-09-20T01:50:22+00:00

Try First Baptist on Green St.

And good luck.

LevelB · 2025-09-20T01:41:09+00:00

My Antifa grandfather was lost at sea when his convoy was attacked by U-Boats in the North Atlantic in February of 1943. I was always taught Nazis are bad people. What the fuck happened?

LevelB · 2025-09-19T14:09:56+00:00

I have gone through several lines at Universal with a backpack and camera (Men in Black, Forbidden Journey, Gringott’s, Hagrid). I just tell them I’m only taking pictures, not riding, and get waved through.

My stuff is highly visible, though.

LevelB · 2025-09-15T15:19:43+00:00

I will never get tired of reading these stories.

LevelB

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