Kevin Butler

Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Blade Wielding Bisexual (Lordean arc) @shengokai.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 20:27 UTC

Over at the Bad Place, I made a tradition of posting Douglass' "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth of July," and I intend to carry on that tradition here. Since most versions you read in classes or in textbooks have parts omitted, the link below has the full text of the speech.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 12:27 UTC

Oh no, my friend, a CEO never gets fired unless PR has gone terribly wrong. I've literally tried to fire myself twice due to downturns and my board has laughed and said, "Don't be silly "

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 12:05 UTC

I still remember staring in shock as Congress moved that legislation through the process thinking, this seems a bad idea. Does no one else see the bad?

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 12:02 UTC

I think celebrating the last time we told a monarch that we would not be ruled by an unlimited executive should be very appropriate to celebrate this year. We're gonna have to make that point again.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 15:38 UTC

One of the specific concerns I have with Trump vs. US is the first Trump administration avoided a lot of terrible actions by staff and other government officials saying, "you can't do that." The Supreme Court has just eliminated the legal and moral support for such resistance. I hope we survive.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 07:11 UTC

Perfection!

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 03:29 UTC

The best kind. I always love the flavor of popcorn in tomato sauce.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 03:24 UTC

I get them confused.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 03:16 UTC

Does it really Matter?

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 03:00 UTC

Tenzil Kem would like just the can please.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 00:27 UTC

There's a reason that the US State Department does NOT recommend using the USA as a governmental model when working with developing democracies.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 18:55 UTC

We tell our nieces and nephews that our cats are good lessons in consent. You gotta be polite and ready the body language clearly or they will just hide under the couch.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 18:50 UTC

Sitting in dialysis for over 15 hours each week gets seriously boring.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 01:22 UTC

I've never found anything that explained what process resulted in ACRs going away.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 12:48 UTC

Just to be pedantic, Smoot-Hawley was passed during Hoover's administration, not McKinley's.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 19, 2024 at 09:22 UTC

@scalzi.com!!!!! He's doing it.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 19, 2024 at 09:18 UTC

I wanna know more about the Dept. Of Commerce!

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 15, 2024 at 22:45 UTC

Is Trump becoming a Whig? Cause this sounds likes a Whig.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 08, 2024 at 02:40 UTC

Hopefully, they last better than Megaforce.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 07, 2024 at 01:20 UTC

I am so very happy for you (and selfishly for all of us). Over the last seven months I've learned about the incredible cancer dread and, I think, your experience has been much more fraught. Party time (while still following Doctor's rules)

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 04, 2024 at 22:24 UTC

Tell us your secret!

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 31, 2024 at 21:26 UTC

Really proud of my wife's art. See it here: fly.causepilot.com/moafc/masks2...

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 29, 2024 at 19:50 UTC

Dad told a lot of stories about dust storms and locust swarms. Not real complimentary. Now Abilene felt like the place where hope goes to die in my experience.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 29, 2024 at 19:43 UTC

My dad grew up in Sweetwater. He never went back.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 28, 2024 at 04:11 UTC

That sounds awesome.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 28, 2024 at 02:45 UTC

Roasted chickpeas are really easy and taste great.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 28, 2024 at 02:37 UTC

I'm never going to. Good luck to you.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 27, 2024 at 03:31 UTC

Don't know your price range, and this can be a bit spendy, but in Florence I highly recommend. Palazzo Niccolini Al Duomo
www.niccolinidomepalace.com

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 26, 2024 at 19:46 UTC

You socialist, you.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 26, 2024 at 19:45 UTC

Really nice morning driving up in the Rockies. Reminds me why I live where I do

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 25, 2024 at 16:32 UTC

You know what I find really annoying? Second phase boss battles. Yes, I'mma looking at you, Hades II.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 20:10 UTC

I am quite happy. Over a year ago, the city gassed the prairie dog colony living in a field behind us. One little guy survived. He lives there, lonely. 6 months ago, he got a friend! So much better. This week, 4 more prairie dogs have moved in. I feel so happy for the little survivor!

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 14:36 UTC

Love it

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 14:35 UTC

And it should get better as they finish it. That's the part that blows my mind

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:27 UTC

That's silly, but a little more understandable. Creators are bit of a corner case.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:32 UTC

Amazon routinely tries to sell me books I already bought from them. I mean, you have the listm you probably know my favorite page thanks to Kindle. The power of AI.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 21, 2024 at 02:35 UTC

I will share the special tip that I give my wife. You are bigger than the cat.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 21, 2024 at 01:09 UTC

This is just a reminder, The Mummy (Brendan Frasier, not Tom Cruise) is just an amazingly fun movie. You should watch it if you need some action/horror/comedy in your life.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 19:35 UTC

Shhh, don't tell Supergiant! I wanna keep these combos. Especially about the sister blades and backstab!

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 15:22 UTC

I also note there's an Arcana card specifically for this that makes the sprint delay less.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 19, 2024 at 15:00 UTC

When I saw the first early access patch for Hades II, I didn't expect much, but there's a lot of meaningful change there. Really excited to watch this game progress. I just keep opening up more content!
#HadesII

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 19, 2024 at 02:07 UTC

I saw that patch note and thought it was specifically for you. I, personally, was more excited about being able to use all of the tools, but my reflexes suck anyway so I don't dodge well.

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 18, 2024 at 21:27 UTC

@chriswarcraft.bsky.social has the Hades II patch improved your Sprint experience at all?

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Kevin Butler @milesnaismith.bsky.social [ View ] May 16, 2024 at 12:02 UTC

In fact, most of the articles DON'T mention this important fact. Though they all list, "lease payments," as a critical problem. You have to really dig to find out about Golden Gate Capital and their role. Thanks.

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