At some point last week, it seems like Twitter started shadowbanning. See my Facebook post above and my latest journal post for more details. They're also doing weird things with my month-stat figures showing no tweets (but daily impressions) from most of the past month through parts of January (tweet counts have restarted this past weekend but my Twitter home page says no Tweets yet this month. It's hard to guess, but I suspect the impressions over the last 5 days or so have probably come from my 17 followers on Twitter.
Talking about what your other partner does better.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
#ThingsToAvoidDuringSex
Well, Jagger famously studied at the London School of Economics and was an admirer of Hayek. https://t.co/RpC4OC4JNOhttps://t.co/LwMDq4tgru
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 5, 2023
How does a washing machine identify itself today in woke culture?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 5, 2023
They do nasty things to sex robots.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 5, 2023
#WhenMenAreLeftUnsupervised
I know jet pilots must play darts during their leisure time, but I wonder what the size was on that supersonic dart they used to pop the commie spy balloon? I think we've just seen the plot idea for Tom Cruise's next Top Gun sequel... #sarcasm
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 5, 2023
As an MIS prof, I think I stole the story behind the idiom from Lynne Markus. A university was testing a compiler and discovered if you forgot the end card of your program card deck, it would result in storage being wiped out. They reported the problem .(1 of 2)
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 5, 2023
This anecdote is "milk squirting out your nose" funny to us geeks. I would often punctuate my lectures with dry humor, although sometimes it took a while for somebody to get it. But when I tell this anecdote I crack up like Obama trying to tell a joke, and the class is confused.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 5, 2023
Koch Derangement Syndrome. Charles and his late brother David are/were libertarians (in fact, David was the LP VP nominee in 1980). Libertarians oppose corporatism. Koch opposes Trumpism, supports immigration. He also opposes leftist Statist policies. https://t.co/DqvLXSC0j2
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I stopped watching the Grammies years ago after pop music became a wasteland. Still, scanning results, I feel like I'm in a time warp with extensive coverage of Beniffer and Willie Nelson winning a Grammy.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
ABBA STILL hasn't won a Grammy? So much for Grammy voters getting better over time...
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I'm still pissed over Starland Vocal Band over Boston for New Artist. When was the last time you listened to "Afternoon Delight"?
This is Soft Rock America. This must be Madonna covering a Beatles classic: https://t.co/brQLpj8xjv https://t.co/Vb45OjaBba
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
Crackpot rubbish, and I happen to be a Cotton critic. But no, the GOP doesn't reflect some crackpot science fiction fantasy of some paternalistic nationalist theocracy. In fact, Cotton undermined Trump's delusional stolen election case.https://t.co/49i24nrEmy https://t.co/BNktif0K82
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I did not buy tickets to see that woman, Ms. Swift, in concert. https://t.co/ggJxXDhsPf
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
And Bonnie Tyler wins song of the year? How did they leave out ABBA? https://t.co/pngMDPxAjA
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
Why? Did Ms. Biden's EdD cover music education or the English she teaches without an academic PhD in either field?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I've been isolating myself from Sean Penn all my life, not even risking going to a movie theater showing one of his flicks. And the PC I'm seeing him trend on has antivirus protection.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
"Sean Penn"
Biden groupies seem to have a drinking game on how many times they can say "Dr. Biden". I included a University of Delaware comparative chart (Biden's EdD alma mater) in a recent post. Believe me, earning a real PhD takes years of hard work, not a part-time effort. pic.twitter.com/mZnakdIRDk
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I wonder if CPAC is going to offer a dartboard where you can throw a dart at a red Chinese balloon target.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I remember once riding in a car full of college coeds, when Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" came on the radio. Every female eye in the car glared at me accusingly as the symbol of the patriarchy. I'm thinking, "Please; I'm a geek. I haven't even been on a date yet." https://t.co/OuiEU03GCm
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
This is Soft Rock America. Alice Cooper is spot on when it comes to musicians respecting their fans. I love the climactic verses in this signature hit.https://t.co/C6ep9iGxg3 https://t.co/DOxRMsH5uE
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for the victims and surviving family of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. I hope the US will offer resources and assistance as necessary.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I have a niece who is pursuing her PhD at Berkeley. I'm very proud of her. I've been rooting for a second PhD in the extended family; I have 2 nephews (a different sister) who were admitted to PhD programs in engineering and meteorology but decided to stop with their Masters.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
This is Soft Rock America. This clip calls to mind a Beatles track.https://t.co/PMpyk2F5jL https://t.co/BNvYrKQHfR
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
What the hell is this? Did the Stones release a new video for "Sympathy for the Devil"? https://t.co/p4p6ik3MQe
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I see Elon Musk has moved on from Twitter name "Mr. Tweet".https://t.co/EzwhpqsLZL https://t.co/YTv7czkbNE
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
Nope. You must be watching something different than SOTU, because Biden is inept.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
That "genius" Trump knew how to hire people, right? Maybe that SOB should man up, instead of making up excuses like when he was in fifth grade.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
It shouldn't be surprising Trump stole over 325 classified documents as he left the White House. The twice-impeached "genius" Traitor-in-Chief revealed top secret information to Russians in 2017. Even Clinton wasn't that stupid with her serverhttps://t.co/BtM7Gn2PBu
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
Mattis
Since when did the Lincoln Project transition from being Republican dissidents to Trump to sycophants for the failed POTUS Biden?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
I have no idea why the GOP would choose a new governor to represent them against Biden, especially one so closely linked to Trumpism. I would have chosen someone with proven electability and independent voter appeal like former MD Gov. Hogan.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
Huckabee
I don't know why "Grape Nuts" is trending; my maternal grandfather used to love them. However, too many carbs for me.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 6, 2023
100% of pro-liberty Americans don't give a damn about what 62% of Americans want to impose on other Americans. I have never smoked and rarely drink but prohibitions don't work and are bad public policy. https://t.co/zutybBcnxJ
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Watch Biden during the SOTU brag about how many Americans are able to get a second job to pay their bills. https://t.co/7uPLEYM0Re
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Christianity is not about imposing government monopoly "solutions" which better serve the security of indifferent program bureaucrats. Government fosters a permanent underclass and morally hazardous dependency.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Look at Trumpkins furious that Trump didn't have a chance to pop his own commie balloons. It was more bureaucratic incompetence under Trump. Given how Trump told Russians national secrets and stole 325 classified documents, balloon secrets?https://t.co/ZTMkVJ3jnd https://t.co/fkZJnHve3c
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
I'm sure the Chinese commies are saving up 80 balloons in the event Dotard Trump gets reelected.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
No doubt Trump lost his classified document on Chinese commie balloons while in his possession at MAL.#sarcasm
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
No. Pfizer sponsored the Grammies, not performances. Anti-vaxxers are idiots.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Note: as long as there are incoming payroll taxes. SOME entitlement funding will happen. And maybe Congress will bridge the difference from general revenues. But FDR explicitly ruled out a senior dole, which could be subject to budget cuts.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
I guarantee that Biden and his leftist enablers will ignore the first paragraph because they have been fearmongering seniors for decades the GOP will throw Granny off a cliff.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
The blunt truth is that Medicare and social security are running in the red off pay-go: today's workers https://t.co/M25Q4HPoLH
My immigrant friend recently responded to my email, saying his issue wasn't so much against Musharraf personally but with Pakistani policies.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
I thought WWE was saving Lesnar/Lashley III for Wrestlemania than the Eliminator Chamber PLE. It could be they're booking an inconclusive finish for the PLE match. I don't see either wrestler being booked into new programs just weeks from Wrestlemania.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
"Brock Lesnar"
I was intrigued that WWE booked manager "wrestling god" Layfield's split from Corbin after another loss. For a second, I thought Corbin would go after Layfield, saying he would retire him like he did Angle. Interesting to see how they book this. New character?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
"Baron Corbin"
I don't have an issue with Ms. Biden's pursuit of an advanced degree; I have 3 of my own. The issue is of treating the degrees as equivalent and claiming the prestige of a hard-earned PhD. We PhD's worked our asses off in an accredited program to earn that.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Yeah, but I don't think Dick Cheney is going to invite Alec Baldwin along on a hunting trip.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
LMAO. I think WIFI presupposes electricity/power.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Yeah, you have to mock stupid anti-vaxxers.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Like my uncle died suddenly in his 80's a few years back and he would have been jabbed the last year or two. https://t.co/ukjzrIsOIu
Nope. Clinton 1992, Gore, and Clinton 2016 got under 50%
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
About the meme: a DNA sample is a violation of privacy. I would object to do it simply because some liar makes a false accusation. The burden of proof is on the State/alleged victim. And note even if there was evidence of sexual activity, it does not imply rape.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Apparently, CPAC is expanding its zoo of Trumpkins. https://t.co/EP8MLt7DVn
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Well, my grandnephew, a Bengals fan, likes "Eye of the Tiger". His own mommy wasn't born yet when that was released. I'm too old to date a woman DiCaprio's age.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
"Leonardo DiCaprio"
This meme is economically illiterate rubbish. Labor exploitation is fiction. There's supply and demand. There's not much money to make off those on the low end, and other employers will arbitrage the difference.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 7, 2023
Trump likes to hear himself talk. FNC gave him tons of free publicity through 2020's election loss. Trump in 2 elections hasn't won a simple majority of votes, and he won't in 2024. He has 25% approval among the independents he needs, 31% among all.https://t.co/yOClE2DPG6 https://t.co/Ku2qPEHkEV
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
The GOP has a deep pool of successful governors from purple or blue states, including Ducey, Sununu, Hogan, and Baker.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
I don't know what Biden will say, but I suggest he keeps Jada Smith's name out of his damn mouth.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Nope. Presidents have little to do with the economy. Trump in fact added nearly $8T to the unsustainable debt, hurt exporters (including farm states) with his economically illiterate trade war with China, and his handling of the pandemic was incompetent.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
This is economically illiterate claptrap. Over half of imports support American businesses. We live in an integrated global economy.https://t.co/2AUAnqZWza
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
"Made in America"
Does McCarthy have a copy of Biden's speech he can rip up? https://t.co/Ucmp5Bdsj9
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Um. China has the world's second biggest economy, on track to become the first. Xi has a job for life. Try again, Biden.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
"NAME ME ONE"
MTG couldn't buy the publicity leftist trolls are giving her. It feeds her reelection funds. She thanks you.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Classless
I thought this was a wrestling tribute to the Ugandan giant. Nope. It's just Biden's VP.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Kamala
I don't know where the Congressman shops, but my local https://t.co/sNBTgMLR1h (MD) shows. $2.83/dozen value brand eggs. https://t.co/DxeVgB4lbZ
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Yes, Biden lied, and I'm not a Republican. Speaker McCarthy says entitlements are off the table on debt ceiling. Rick Scott, senator from a state with a large population of senior citizens, does not support ending senior entitlements.https://t.co/D7hSR0FLTE
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
I volunteered for Jimmy Carter's campaign and his zero-based budgeting proposal had a lot to do with it. In my salad days, I was hopelessly naive that ZBB would ever get past Congressional super spenders.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Usually cost reduction doesn't mean slashing existing payments to beneficiaries, but things like deferring and/or means-testing eligibility, payment caps, finetuning payment increases. lump sum buyouts, partial/full privatization, etc.https://t.co/pNVbRYeeQH
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Biden's intellectual dishonesty in fear-mongering senior citizens the GOP will cancel entitlements is Dem standard operating procedure. He, Obama, and Clinton have NEVER shored up fiscally unsound entitlements.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Leftists lack reading comprehension and analytical skills. Jimmy Carter ran on zero-based budgeting (notice what Scott calls his bill). What Scott is discussing is how we've grown big government & forcing government to justify ongoing spending.https://t.co/torcZZTzHg https://t.co/vTGf7tptGQ
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
Pathological liars. Government caused shutdown of the economy. Biden inherited approved vaccines. A past medical provider contacted me about vaccine availability, and I had to drive over an hour to get each shot; Biden had zero to do with that. pic.twitter.com/z1RiO3NIZW
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
+Just a reminder: there is no constitutional basis for federal involvement with public education, a state responsibility. https://t.co/6lyqVdnwcN
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
I've been a supporter of Congresswoman Mace, who represents the district where I once lived. It's difficult to see her making talking points for scientifically illiterate anti-vaxxers.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
"Nancy Mace"
Bidenomics claims the best economy ever. Biden is in a state of denial when half of Americans say they are worse off than a year ago.https://t.co/ktNQLTt52L
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 8, 2023
What the hell is this latest insane partisan Dem trend about? I know MTG and Boebert had issues around the time of electing a new Speaker, but I've heard no report of Boebert getting kneecapped, not even one of the Squad.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
"Tonya Harding"
Ironically, a cluster of famous conservatives and libertarians prefer the EF (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite Mass): the late Scalia, Justice Thomas, Santorum, Tom Woods, Jeffrey Tucker, Judge Napolitano, and/or Lew Rockwell.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
I was an altar boy who served during the post-Vatican II transition of the liturgy from Latin to native-tongue. I loved the old Mass, the old rituals, practices and disciplines. If I had a real choice, I would prefer it to a vulgarized guitar Mass in a heartbeat.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
Oh no! Avian malware.... #sarcasm
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
#TwitterDown
I saw a Hank Aaron post on Facebook and it reminded me of a lost moment. Aaron was tied with the Babe & the Braves were on TV. The guys in the dorm invited me to watch, but I figured a watched pot never boils. Wrong. I think I was the only guy in America watching it on replay.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
There are other ways of reducing the outflow. For example, you could let the government buy out wealthier people who figure they can manage the lump sum better than the government. You could partially privatize the system & lower government checks. Deferred enrollment. Cap checks
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
What the Republicans are pointing out is, if Congress doesn't change the programs, they'll only be able to fund maybe two-thirds of checks, etc., out of current payroll taxes. You have to raise funding and/or limit outflows. No politician I know is talking about raising the 15.3%
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
Once again, leftists don't understand how to read or analyze what they read. I read much of the cited source.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
When people hear the programs being cut, they think of lower checks. Not one person on the list suggests that, period.
The reserves are running dry. Programs in red. https://t.co/v8zKqWBCiE
I think they got the idea from Trump.https://t.co/DBvxjRQIpO
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
Was Alec Baldwin playing a Redcoat?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
The definitive version of Carole King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" is Dave Mason's, full stop.https://t.co/2fxADlvtI4 https://t.co/mIKgO3GTx1
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
This is Soft Rock America. Burt Bacharach has passed. He co-wrote many of Dionne Warwick's classic hits. BJ Thomas' hit about raindrops, but my all-time favorite is this huge Carpenters' hit: https://t.co/oTXSfCTYew
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
National Review reports the FBI retracts the memo targeting "radical traditionalist Catholics".
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 9, 2023
It turns out the weapons used by prayer warriors are rosaries. #sarcasmhttps://t.co/cvrAEYr52w
So how many damn leftist hypocrites are willing to fix social security by taxing health insurance tax-free income base? Increasing the 12.4% (half "paid by employers") to 14.8%? Come on, hypocrites; pay your fair share of your own retirement!https://t.co/g3a1t5o95Q
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
"Traitors" are armed invaders unconstitutionally violating state sovereignty. Lincoln is responsible for the deaths of over a million American lives. Stop reinventing history!
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
Apparently, it's constitutional to burn an American flag, but illegal to protest with a Confederate one (at least in the minds of leftists!) Consistency is not a strong suit for hypocritical leftists!
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
Oh, Jesus! I knew I would regret looking at this trend! Trump Derangement Syndrome trolls are revisiting the "Golden Showers" myth.... "Peeing"https://t.co/I3fWvEX4Tt
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
The indisputable facts are: (1) entitlement reserves are drying up, and if that happens, every beneficiary gets a haircut; (2) Dems are going to have to put payroll taxes on the table, because the GOP is not going to be Charlie Brown kicking the football.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
"Social Security"
Some gullible "investigating reporter" is alleging that Biden ordered the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines. Just a reminder the production pipes were under Russian maintenance, and Nord II had not been approved. And Germany/Europe have limited capacity for processing LNG.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
I wonder how many crackpot anti-vaxxers are still promoting the "Damar is dead" conspiracy theory... https://t.co/tjokkw1QLO
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
Yeah, but he still didn't win Rihanna's heart....
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
"Mahomes MVP"
Thank God the trend is about a retired NFL player, and not some delusional Biden minion.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
"Congratulations Joe"
I would ideally like to see diversification of social security reserves, explicit accounting of unfunded liabilities, reforming the system from a pay-go model, allowing beneficiaries more control over their contributions, enabling buyouts and partial privatization.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
Well, first, understand the scope of the issue. The Baby Boomers have been one of the largest generations and are also a beneficiary of longer lifespans. That puts pressure on the LFPR as Boomers age into retirement.https://t.co/3awA1DdbSd https://t.co/c2saHWQ2en
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
Some of our rosaries are even (wait for it!) BLESSED!
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
This is unconstitutional. The states and local communities are responsible for their own issues.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
Well, to be honest, Kamala Harris does sound like Charlie Brown's teacher... @sarcasm
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
'Peanuts'
Chicken hawk Mitt Romney is questioning the patriotism of Ms. Gabbard, who has actually, unlike Romney, served our nation in uniform? Dude, I once defended you from the likes of Tom Woods. No more.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
"Tulsi Gabbard"
If anyone seriously thinks the FBI and Twitter elected Biden over Trump, they are seriously out of touch with reality. Trump had even worse favorability numbers than Clinton, had abysmal job approval numbers, and spent 2020 with a pandemic and collapsed economy. https://t.co/2fEAPPsCoP
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 10, 2023
This is Soft Rock America. Pat Benatar is trending, and that means it's time to remember the greatest medley ever: https://t.co/k6rrcmGvYQ
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 11, 2023
Uh-oh. Biden's Space Force just shot down a starship from the Romulan Star Empire. #sarcasm
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 11, 2023
Remember when WWE put the tag titles on Strowman and 10-year-old Nicholas? Well, Strowman could have used Nick tonight when Ricochet got pinned by the Usos.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 11, 2023
Shadowbanning me is not cool, @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/4LmvqsELbz
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 11, 2023
Wow. How did classified material get on an unsecured laptop outside of a SCIF? There are reasons they don't allow personal smart devices, thumb drives, etc., into a SCIF. This is similar to the concerns underlying the Hillary Clinton emailshttps://t.co/mCnfkcBixj
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 11, 2023
#TrumpLaptop
My latest post reflects on the Jan. 6th incursion of the Capitol and misleading leftist references to it. Trump's dereliction of duty was unconscionable, but I'm also critical of incompetent security planning in the aftermath of the 2020 election.https://t.co/CJgXxZiIyT
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 11, 2023
Trump has repeatedly asserted overly broad executive privilege. not unlike Nixon in the Watergate tapes case. No, Trump cannot abuse executive privilege to conceal evidence in the legitimate investigation of criminal wrongdoing.https://t.co/CY6yMCpzkn
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 12, 2023
"Executive Privilege"
This is both unproven and a distortion. Washington "wore multiple sets of dentures composed of a variety of materials—including ivory, gold, lead, and human teeth", Your theory is based on an unproven inference made from a lower price paid for 9 teeth by Washington's dentist.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 13, 2023
But I remember Obama bowing to Saudi royalty. https://t.co/pu5RlKbh5d
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 13, 2023
The black American history has been distinctive, tragic and consequential. I hope we evolve as a society to a point where skin color becomes incidental to individual achievement.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) February 13, 2023
"American history"
