John Voelcker

johnvoelcker.bsky.social

17 October 2026 12:57

Well, damn ... she only lasted HALF a Scaramucci !!

John Voelcker

johnvoelcker.bsky.social

17 October 2026 12:56

An aide to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to cut off a reporter’s question to the health secretary about the deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. The reporter pointed out RFK Jr. is a cabinet secretary in the U.S. government + hence should expect to be subjected to actual questions.

russell frost

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29 September 2026 15:34

Over and over again, for decades, the republicans have used this strategy and variations of it to accomplish their goals. If it's not leaking misinformation to influencers and then citing news reports from the influencers as proof it is true, it's this scam. It's all the same scam.

John Voelcker

johnvoelcker.bsky.social

17 September 2026 14:20

IIRC, the micropayments for views function has been tried by some startups but hasn't stuck. (a) Much more complex variety of content, models, paywalls, etc. than a song, which is either played or not. (b) I suspect the ASCAP / BMI folks have to deal with a few large music rights holders, not 1000s.

John Voelcker

johnvoelcker.bsky.social

08 August 2026 13:29

Federal judges have ruled against the Trump administration in 75 First Amendment cases since 2025, finding violations involving speech, religion + press freedoms.ws