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About Rayne
Blogger since 2002, political activist since 2003, geek since birth. Opinions informed by mixed-race, multi-ethnic, cis-female condition, further shaped by kind friends of all persuasions. Sci-tech frenemy, wannabe artist, decent cook, determined author, successful troublemaker. Mother of invention and two excessively smart-assed young adult kids. Attended School of Hard Knocks; Rather Unfortunate Smallish Private Business School in Midwest; Affordable Mid-State Community College w/evening classes. Self-employed at Tiny Consulting Business; previously at Large-ish Chemical Company with HQ in Midwest in multiple marginalizing corporate drone roles, and at Rather Big IT Service Provider as a project manager, preceded by a motley assortment of gigs before the gig economy was a thing. Blogging experience includes a personal blog at the original blogs.salon.com, managing editor for a state-based news site, and a stint at Firedoglake before landing here at emptywheel as technology’s less-virginal-but-still-accursed Cassandra.
Entries by Rayne
You’re Fired (Undocumented Trump Worker): What Odd Timing
/11 Comments/in Congress, Trump Administration/by RayneTrump org fired undocumented workers just in time for Trump to offer terms on DACA and TPS during the government shutdown negotiations. Is there really any separation between Trump and the Trump organization?
It’s Plane to See: A Plane with Assange or Another One? [Updated]
/98 Comments/in Department of Justice/by Rayne“…until the plane’s on the ground,” he said. Was it the plane with Assange on board? Or another plane yet to land?
The Facts: There Is No Crisis and No Emergency, Just Trump’s Campaign
/138 Comments/in 2020 Presidential Election, Trump Administration/by RayneFact: The crisis at the border is a lie and the emergency is manufactured, based on the government’s data.
Fact: Trump is caging babies as part of his re-election campaign and the GOP endorses this.
Trump’s Gone Full Jessep
/238 Comments/in Domestic Policy, Trump Administration/by RayneIssuing illegal orders while “ranting and raving” that “border security is his issue” describes an out-of-control man during a narcissistic meltdown. The Nuremberg defense won’t work for those who obey these orders.
The Strongbad Bite, Ack!: Kagan’s Neocon Hypocrisy
/86 Comments/in Culture, Ideas and Ideology/by RayneImagine Robert Kagan’s recent op-ed on authoritarian strongmen as a cheesy, sweeping space opera.
The Rwandan Genocide’s 25th Anniversary
/179 Comments/in Culture, Trump Administration/by RayneWe owe it to the Rwandans who died 25 years ago to learn something from the hateful madness which took them.
Three Things: This Ain’t No Fooling Around
/85 Comments/in Congress, Domestic Policy, Economics/by RayneThis ain’t no disco. Have your phones at the ready for these three things — now with more about Puerto Rico. This is an open thread.
Three Things: Hey You, Mr./Ms./Mx. Pissed-Off
/239 Comments/in Congress, Department of Justice, Domestic Policy, Health Policy, Trump Administration/by RayneSo you’re angry — welcome to the club. Get your war face on and let’s kick ass. This is an open thread.
Three Things: Boeing Boing
/76 Comments/in Cybersecurity, Domestic Policy, Manufacturing, Trump Administration/by RayneThree things bother me about Boeing and the 737 Max crash in Ethiopia two weeks ago. This is an open thread.