Attorney in private practice and U.S. Army combat veteran Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois Former civil and commercial litigator currently advising technology startups #lawyer #attorney #startup #tech #technology #law #LawFedi
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Last Notes npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen 1. Do not signal your politics on social media 2. Begin using E2EE communication platforms exclusively 3. Focus on you and your loved ones' survival first 4. Develop community defense networks with trusted locals 5. The other side is going to be heavily armed - plan accordingly 6. Become more self-sufficient 7. Plan on a reduction in any/all government services 8. Do not expect anyone else to save you That's all I got. Good luck to everyone. 🫡 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I'm avoiding election results but I do know this: Progressive media outlets were way too optimistic in their coverage leading up to the election. No matter what happens, it is going to be *very* close (maybe just a few points separating the electoral vote count), so if you were expecting some kind of blowout you should lower your expectations ASAP. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen So I took a shower, changed into clothes so I don't look like a bum, put on deodorant, brushed my teeth and began mentally preparing myself to leave the house and interact with other human beings -- all this so I could go vote. I thought this voting thing was supposed to be easy smdh npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1p8s…4tga Seems like a good result. 😃 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1p8s…4tga That’s good, though, right? At least as far as what it means for Harris? If so, I’ll take it. Crushing the Fanta Fascist is all I care about right now. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Looks like everyone else is out there voting so I guess I'll vote too. Don't want to feel like I missed out on something. 🤓 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1e7r…uf8g https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/428/839/134/105/727/original/481f94b4c0facdb3.mp4 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1jfd…s8ga And probably future invasion target if things don't go the right way tomorrow. 😅 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1fvv…yw2w I don’t plan on leaving but if I was this would be a useful guide on where to go (and where not to go). npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1yme…r5de I don't think admitting to a fraudulent lottery is the best legal strategy but who knows? npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I’m extremely confident that we’re going to win this thing tomorrow but the rich folks who are willing to fund fascists to protect their wealth aren’t going to magically disappear. They will learn and adapt. We need to do the same. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen The enemies within are the billionaires npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1g7t…n6x7 @npub1swy…snpj I'm hoping that the energy and excitement that gets us through Tuesday keeps us motivated to do just that. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM4okRvCg2g npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen My voting plan: 1. Tuesday AM: Vote with wife. 2. Tuesday PM: Dinner with family to celebrate. 3. Wednesday AM: Put on galoshes to wade through river of MAGA tears. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen "The way to heal bullies is to stop trying to heal bullies. ... The answer to healing bullies is to work for a world that doesn't coddle bullies—in fact to make a world that refuses to accept bullying and minimizes bullies. Make a world that says unacceptable to unacceptable behavior, and celebrates those who stop. Make a world that says apology not accepted to people who are not sorry, and celebrates those who are willing to do the real work of repentance." https://www.the-reframe.com/apology-not-accepted/ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I apologize in advance for making this h/t @npub1nxf…u2mr https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/417/602/403/153/333/original/d199b77f8052d613.mp4 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I suddenly have multiple clients asking questions about money transmission. Fun. Not super fun. Just fun. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub14eh…ae2g A Trump sign is a Confederate battle flag npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1g7t…n6x7 I’ve seen some cat photos. That’s about it. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1p93…rd82 Are you watching it on your account and did you vote already? npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1k0e…dwh0 That's not a bad idea. Might try that as well. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Even Martin Shkreli tweeting his support for Kamala Harris because he got screwed over by one of Trump's sons Truly there is no honor among grifters h/t @npub1lp8…4rrw https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/410/623/936/278/209/original/d3f24da89ffc6d6f.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub17tw…7zm4 That would be an Ass Deportation. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Also, spending less time online generally and social media in particular over the next week is probably a good idea for everyone’s mental health. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen The people who want Trump to win are going to do anything they can, even if it breaks the law, to try and get him in power, so there's no point getting freaked out or surprised by it. If he wins there will be no consequences. Just stay the course for the next 6 days and vote if you haven't already. We'll get through this, one way or another. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1e7r…uf8g How to deal with the cult members is what I’m struggling with because I think you’re right - some sort of careful deprogramming is what’s needed, but how in the world is that going to happen and on such a large scale? Once their godhead ceases to exist maybe it will be easier but I expect plenty of others will try to fill the void. It’s basically a new religion now. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1ye6…pwej That's wonderful. Thank you. Totally agree about the anxiety thing, too. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Instead of being a passive observer and watching the Madison Square Garden event I'm being an active participant and spending my free time writing more letters to potential voters in swing states via Vote Forward. I guess you could do both at the same time but I just can't watch that guy. At all. https://votefwd.org/ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub15tp…yygz The big three for me are (1) Over-reliance on cloud services; (2) Consider using E2EE communication like Proton and Signal instead of regular email; (3) Use of AI in practice, especially when client materials are involved. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1vku…vh99 Totally. I suspected they were using it to discreetly fund governments in exile as well. https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/12/13/mynamars-shadow-government-adopts-tether-as-official-currency-report/ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Maybe I’m reading too much into this, but if the WSJ is reporting about Musk and Putin I suspect their editorial board sees the writing on the wall, and have decided there’s no point trying to placate Trump and his team anymore. And if the WSJ has come to that conclusion I think it bodes well for the election. But who knows, really? npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Just now? Really? Federal Investigators Probe Cryptocurrency Firm Tether https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/federal-investigators-probe-cryptocurrency-firm-tether-a13804e5 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub18uh…7xlx Hey, at least you can say that. :catjam: npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Quarter Pounder with Disease npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen My letter-writing assistant is a big help #GOTV #VoteForward https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/357/970/102/561/110/original/53c8146625d6aa2b.mp4 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Whenever work slows down I use that extra time to apply for jobs that I have absolutely no chance of actually getting so that I don't feel bad when I get rejected. 🤓 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Tim Walz has a potty mouth and I'm okay with that npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen TIL that "Unlike in the United States, in Canada the fiduciary duty is owed exclusively to the corporation itself and not to any specific group of stakeholders, irrespective of the circumstances. There is no duty to maximize shareholder value." Seems like a good way to do it. https://mcmillan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Be-Careful-Up-There_Special-Aspects-of-Director-and-Officer-Liability-in-Canada.pdf npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen "Everything Donald Trump touches turns to shit" Exhibit #486574 https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/353/532/835/089/472/original/d277dbb933904559.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Worldcoin, the crypto project from Sam Altman with the globes that scan your eyeballs and collect all your personal information, has several new job openings for privacy lawyers. 🤡 https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/352/971/082/425/151/original/20b85bb2521b2268.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen From LinkedIn: As of today, Oct. 21, 2024, the FTC's final rule banning fake online reviews and testimonials has come into effect. If you encounter any of these prohibited practices, you can report them to the FTC at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1qfj…wa8x That's what inspired me to post this. Lots of us out here donating what we can afford and writing letters and calling people but now he's dropping seven figures on people. How do you compete with that? npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I am not the Democratic Governor of a swing state but if I was I'd be thinking really long and hard about what sorts of dirty tricks *I* could play to make sure that the candidate at the top of my Party's ticket this November wins. I hate to say that but I also kind of don't, given how the other side has pulled out all the stops to create an unbalanced playing field. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen The world’s oldest “Yo mama” joke is 3,500 years old https://gizmodo.com/the-worlds-oldest-yo-mama-joke-is-3-500-years-old-5880232 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Am I actually up at 4am so I can go spend the next 15 hours helping out with a marching band competition? Yes. Yes I am. 😴 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I gotta say, having my dad—previously a lifelong Republican—voting for Kamala Harris and sending me stuff like this now is so great 😂 Good job MAGA, good job. https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/331/104/862/199/894/original/fb6985c7979b1e13.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen World Liberty Financial Update Still less than 5% sold. My theory as to why no one is buying is because they tried to make it legally compliant, meaning that only accredited investors who are willing to give up their personal information and who qualify are able to buy tokens. I don't think this is what the lawyers involved were hoping for but if it means less money going to Old Orange Face and his sad band of cheerleaders, I suggest it was a job well done. :blobcatcoffee: https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/326/942/264/225/685/original/8c27cf792bc84b43.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Anyone else having trouble accessing the #VoteForward website? 😳 And while I'm at it everyone on here who has contributed to political campaigns and volunteered to help GOTV and do other related things deserves a big high five. So congratulate yourselves. You deserve it! 😎 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I always enjoy speaking to new prospective clients. Even when they ask me if I'm willing to work for "sweat equity." I tell them no, of course, and doing that is especially enjoyable. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen If anyone needs additional proof that #Meta is a bad actor in the #Fediverse, here you go. https://pixelfed.social/p/loops/749181422627243289 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen With all this WordPress drama I decided to hand code my website instead. Off to a good start I gotta say. 🤓 #html #WordPress https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/304/113/891/032/460/original/b076d46b6837f38c.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1nfr…9s7x 😂 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Microsoft doesn't seem to be trying very hard here #Microsoft #Copilot #Edge https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/302/993/783/382/824/original/e9f87fb1afd3f11c.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Really wish the polls weren’t so close but all we can do is all we can do. Here’s my latest batch of #VoteForward letters going out under cover of darkness. Time to buy some more stamps. 😎 https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/302/782/336/139/316/original/6e439036963a7e62.jpeg npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub122z…csws Why waste time doing journalism when you can just write a story about asking ChatGPT a question? npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1k0e…dwh0 I have a hard enough time staying solvent as it is. Playing those games would ruin me for sure. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I really wish I knew how to short World Liberty Financial. :hurb: If their "cybernetic law" team is already trying to distance and preemptively insulate themselves from any claims that they profited off of what's likely to be a complete disaster it doesn't bode well. https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/297/497/557/630/887/original/2ccf320e6b303389.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1k9q…j0yn I guess I tend to avoid deluxe models whenever possible. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Why do people keep buying smart devices? Money burning a hole in their pocket? Keeping up with the Joneses? What? npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen The more people rely on stuff like ChatGPT to do their writing for them, the harder it will be for them to stop using it. I'm already seeing it happen. This bodes well. /s npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1y4n…25mf "Normalization of deviance" fits well. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I'm not saying to go so far as to bring back the House Un-American Activities Committee, although it would be nice to see guys like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel in the hot seat, explaining why they hate democracy so much. :blobcatcoffee: npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Unpopular opinion: The United States needs to adopt a New Cold War footing. Instead of Bolsheviks, we’re being infiltrated by Russian disinformation courtesy of the Putin regime and the broligarchs whose worldview aligns with his. We need to do everything we can to dismantle that network. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I finally got my procrastinating ass in gear and started writing letters for Vote Forward. Super easy and makes me feel like I did something useful. Highly recommended. Letters can be mailed as late as October 29 for any fellow procrastinators out there. :blobcatcoffee: https://votefwd.org npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I’m old enough to remember when LLM meant a Master of Laws degree. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1fvv…yw2w omg npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1t8t…cs3e ammunition npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I told y'all he was Canadian lol https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/275/004/100/704/719/original/517208dbc1d56309.png npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1nq6…dk6g 16 going on 17 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Eldest cat has transitioned to ancient cat status. No signs of distress so I guess he wants to keep on trucking and we'll make him as comfortable as possible but he ain't pretty to look at that's for sure. 😬 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Timeline cleanse. Unnamed elder opossum sneaking a bite of cat food this afternoon. Too old to care about me taking pictures apparently. #opossum #possum https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/268/536/149/120/565/original/ec943586ad4b04f0.jpeg npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen What MAGA really means is Make Russia Great Again npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1fvv…yw2w to be fair we've got one running for president and who knows how many in congress npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1ymr…23y6 It should be the only story. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Another weekend, another marching band competition. 😎🥁🎺 Today it’s Morton, Illinois. “Pumpkin capital of the world” according to sources. #music #MarchingBand #Illinois #pumpkin #Morton https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/257/483/316/422/530/original/d33b52a7bfedd8ef.jpeg https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/257/494/371/893/184/original/d417e5d0ea357ee7.jpeg npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1aa9…umwm Nice to see us in the lead but it is still disturbingly close. So many dumb ass Americans. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I just saw someone post about quantum computers in space on LinkedIn :blobugh: npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I'm officially burned out on U.S. presidential politics as of today. Surprised it took this long, to be honest. I donated more money to campaigns this cycle than all previous cycles combined, did some volunteering, and I don't live in a swing state, so not much else I can do locally. Honestly, I feel like I've done enough, so I'm going to kick back, vote in November and hope for the best. :blobcatcoffee: npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen It'd be neat if the Jack Smith filing had any impact whatsoever on the U.S. presidential race but I strongly suspect it won't. Maybe I'll be surprised, though. 🤷♂️ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Does the Harris campaign have an official mascot? I recall a certain cartoon cat who often expressed joy... 🤓 https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/236/301/653/444/099/original/9913e347c7e02b41.jpg npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I was going to watch the debate tonight but since there's absolutely nothing that will change who I'm voting for come November I realized my time would be better spent elsewhere. :blobcatcoffee: npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1gwl…g8te Trump is the last person who should be criticizing Harris about not visiting, but that doesn’t mean she shouldn’t go. I think it is important for her to show up. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I think Harris should visit the Southeastern U.S. post-Helene. The Orange Man is like the worst possible person to criticize her about not doing it but it's still a legitimate criticism IMO. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Just watched this. Yikes. But also very good. h/t @npub15gd…k8nx https://www.adultswim.com/videos/uzumaki/sub-episode-1 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen A reminder to always use Pascal case in hashtags otherwise your effort to get something like “Art is anal” trending will look like #artisanal :blobcatcoffee: #ArtIsAnal npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1nfr…9s7x https://youtu.be/AEeH5OkjeIY?si=GmVkRfgk6pqdzZiw npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I'm thinking there needs to be an active "Boycott AI" movement to counter the false narrative of inevitability that all of the big tech cos want us to accept because that's the only way they can keep their shareholders happy. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Taco Bell's Avocado Verde Salsa is really f*cking good. Did not expect that. #FastFood #TacoBell #RunToTheBorder npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1j5k…tq6v @npub1lp8…4rrw @npub1xkg…gph9 @npub1ddu…l2j7 Looks like they got off pretty easy... "Without admitting or denying the allegations, TrueCoin and TrustToken have agreed to settle the SEC’s charges by consenting to the entry of final judgments enjoining them from violating applicable provisions of the federal securities laws and to pay civil penalties of $163,766 each. TrueCoin has agreed to pay disgorgement of $340,930 with prejudgment interest of $31,538." npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1wf4…94wn I've completely given up on credit reporting as a legitimate enterprise. After paying off a car loan without missing any payments, our credit score dropped almost 100 points. Whatever game it is they expect us to play, it's just not worth it IMO. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I launched a new podcast! It's called, "HAHA JUST KIDDING I DON'T LIKE THE HEAR THE SOUND OF MY OWN VOICE" npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court "The federal court dropped the lawsuit because its core argument was already resolved, though Consensys repeated assertions that the U.S. securities regulator is abusing its authority." https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/09/20/consensys-suit-against-us-sec-dismissed-by-texas-court/ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I just checked and there are no party people currently in the house. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Heyshuh! 😂 https://www.tiktok.com/@lanetteking_81/video/7415726957343542559 npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen 😭 https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/165/134/052/751/445/original/a838421d9dc08a3f.jpg npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I was going to test out the latest version of ChatGPT until I remembered that I would rather die in a fire than use any of that shit so I didn't end up testing it after all. npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen I've been waiting for this one to drop lol Nintendo and The Pokémon Company jointly file lawsuit for Patent infringement against Palworld creator Pocketpair, Inc in the Tokyo District Court https://bulbagarden.net/threads/nintendo-and-the-pokemon-company-jointly-file-lawsuit-for-patent-infringement-against-palworld-creator-pocketpair-inc-in-the-tokyo-district-court.303354/ npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen Pro tip: If you don't want the SEC to find a "common enterprise" don't post things like, “[t]he more money you make, the more money we make.” npub13w95rfs97u8pv7gyww7kqexvplwehs067jgrmrktpmtty7t33qvspaa9sf Grant Gulovsen @npub1qfj…wa8x Shouldn't we just trust that they are in fact doing all of this for the betterment of humanity? /s