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Creative artist and food critic with Chuck Eats KC. Kansas City-based. Focus these days: writing, food criticism, art, photography, streaming, and making fun videos. Mostly doing watercolors but expanding to other media. Ex- Full stack web developer with Bread and Roses Creative.

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RIP Donald Sutherland. Thanks for all the great movies.

GottaLaff , to random
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@GottaLaff The Trumpist media and MAGA are really trying now to try this case in the court of public opinion, bu it is too little too late. They are also fighting against the balkanization of media in 2024, where most Americans are not paying attention. I'm sure some of them are pining for the days of Oliver North and more eyeballs on a few news sources.

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#TrumpTrial 🧵starts HERE. #Trump #legal

Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

Running a little late, so some preamble included here.

1/… Via Rupar: Trump wraps up his morning rant by attacking one of the prosecutors, Colangelo, which is a flagrant violation of his gag order

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@GottaLaff NFL They aren't going to defend against the charges, so IMHO they are trying to get Cohen riled up so they can fluster him into contradicting himself. I don't think the fact that he has a different speaking style on his podcast is going to move the jurors. I also think that Blanche's start on Tuesday, with the TikTok thing, was another effort to knock Cohen off balance.

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@GottaLaff NFL I'm a big Michael Cohen stan and watch and listen to most of his shows and interviews. But I always facepalm in response to his over-the-top characterizations of his case being the "worst" case of American misjustice. Yes, it is bad, but dude, take a look at American legal history. Get in line.

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🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ A large House GOP group is discussing a trip to New York to back up Donald Trump at his trial — joining a growing Republican trend.—Politico

chuck ,
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@GottaLaff Are any of them competent lawyers? Ok, we know he has good lawyers, but they have to work for a raging, senile man-baby.

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NEW 🧵starts HERE.

Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

1/... Erica Orden:

Trump returned to courtroom accompanied by Eric, Lara Trump, + rest of entourage.

McB:

Back in overflow, the rules are as strict as ever—even Chris Hayes
gets ID'd.

"Press credentials?" a court officer demands, as another reporter gives a good natured, "You sure you're a member of the press, Chris?"

chuck ,
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@GottaLaff NFL Seems like the expanded entourage is there to show solidarity with him against Michael Cohen. But I think that Trump and his supporters sense that this trail has gone south for him and they've missed an opportunity to turn it into a show trail. They wanted to turn the trial into a show trial, like Oliver North, but Trump lacks the skills to manage the lawyers. Witness how he clumsily prods them to object and engage in stunts.

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@GottaLaff Good point. Given that Trump and MAGA are the pinnacle of nihilism, they can only burn everything down. Even when they are still in the burning house with blockaded doors.

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@GottaLaff NFL Probably many of us chuckling that Cohen's merch got entered into evidence. This is the best defense they got?

chuck , to random
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Hmm, only 26 followers after being on Mastodon since November 2022? Ok, here is my intro again: (ex) Full stack web developer with Bread and Roses Creative, full time artist (now) and food critic (currently) with Chuck Eats KC. Kansas City-based web dev since the dawn of browsers (1995). Focus these days is one creative stuff: writing, food criticism, photography, streaming, art, and making fun videos.#Artists #Intros #Writers #FoodCritics #Fediverse #WebDev

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Really pissed at #Youtube today because it gives me a new layout for the main page with smaller thumbnails and more ads. The videos now show 5 columns instead of three. This is a big Fuck You to content creators (including myself). On my large monitor, I see 6 columns and some rows with two goddamn ads in them. #enshittification

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To answer your questions:

Yes, Trump’s vile quote is being covered on MSM, and no, the GOP Fascist Party doesn’t care.

Via Aaron Rupar:

On CNN, Sen. Mike Rounds, who hasn't endorsed Trump yet, defends #Trump warning of a "bloodbath" if he loses in November and indicates he will support him in the general election

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@GottaLaff Just walked by a parent watching Fox News and it sounds like the network is criticizing other media for quoting him out of context. Something, something about a metaphor? Got to spin it so Fox watchers don't start having independent thoughts if they catch other media talking about the "bloodbath" comment.

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@pluralistic has written and talked about Ad Blockers being one of the biggest, successful consumer boycotts in history. Popular , MoistCr1TiKaL (penguinz0), has a wonderful video rant about how much ad blockers are needed to use the web. "Internet Is Unusable Without Ad Block" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dab8sKg8Ko8

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💸#Trump, Seeking Donors, Meets With Elon #Musk

It’s not clear whether Musk will spend any of his billions on the former president’s behalf. If he does, he could erase Trump’s financial disadvantage in the 2024 race.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/us/politics/trump-elon-musk.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ak0.Qr_y.m4W9_Ld3xhK4&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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@GottaLaff This is what I've been fearing. Trump's only "Hail Mary" option right now to pay recent judgments is to beg Musk for help.

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Hard to overstate how enshittified and botshitted Google Maps has become. Went looking for my local locksmith on Gmaps. Maps shows 20+ fake locksmith referral scam outlets and doesn't even register the real locksmith, despite it being fully visible in Street View.

Instead, a red pin on the shop identifies it as a fake locksmith scammer. The real locksmith - which has been there SINCE 1942 (!!) and is a verified merchant - doesn't even show up.

Google Maps, showing the storefront for Golden State Lock as an empty building.

chuck ,
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@moz @pluralistic As a web developer, I have often found that home services businesses are too busy to bother with updated websites. I once worked with a top tier house painter who didn't want a website because he got jobs via referrals. Also, many companies see the Google search preview to be enough of a digital calling card.

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Now we get the #enshittification of earrings and jewelry? Youtuber Gabi Belle with a smart look at how drop-shipping is ruining accessories and hurting small artists. I would even call this an OPI scam: Other People's Inventory. "How Dropshipping Ruined Online Shopping" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb0k6v9GLQA&t=591s @pluralistic #etsy #jewelry

GottaLaff , (edited ) to random
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Welp. Pay up then. 🤣 1/...

Via Acyn:

Question: Judge Engoron says that he wants this $350 million within 30 days. Does Donald have that kind of money sitting around?

: I mean, he does. Of course he has money. You know, he’s a billionaire. Um, we know that

chuck ,
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@GottaLaff Would have been hilarious if he had asked her how the GoFundMe was going. Or the sneaker drop.

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