Nabo Vlad

@jhendersonYT I know Latin. Is Greek more difficult?

Realistically, how long would it take me to go from zero knowledge of Greek to being able to read Homer?

@pinguforest They photo-shopped out that orange grease spot.

Trump wandering about trying to get in the photo. Spanish captain won’t lift the cup until he’s pushed out the frame. But when he does … 💥

@babsdude11 @RonBrownstein @JessicaTarlov @SarahLongwell25 Truth hurts my man. I hate Trump, but pronoun Dems are crazy.

@RonBrownstein @JessicaTarlov As long as you and your ilk (@SarahLongwell25) continue to post how poorly the Dems are doing, you’re promoting a negative narrative But then again, you’ve done this before cnn.com/2019/12/03/pol…

Trump’s job approval rating has plummeted below the level that triggered midterm wave elections vs Clinton 94, W. Bush in 2006, Obama in 2010 & Trump himself in 2018. And yet most surveys do not show Dems establishing a clear advantage in the key races that will decide control.

@gopTODD Ra ra sis boom bah. You look so cute in your cheerleader outfit.

@VladNabo I wholeheartedly reject your premise and am genuinely sad for you. The USA is the greatest country in the history of the world. There isn’t a close second.

1/ A wise leader once said, “The Declaration of Independence … is much more than a political document. It constitutes a spiritual manifesto—revelation, if you will—declaring not for this nation only, but for all nations, the source of man's rights.“

@gopTODD American democracy is neither unique, novel, or better than any others.

@VladNabo So … maybe 8%

@gopTODD Democracy has existed in many different places in many different times, with many different variations. Athens and the early Roman Republic obviously, but also in many other places. As Europe emerged from the Middle Ages, many towns established democratic institutions.

@gopTODD Everyone with a rudimentary knowledge of English history.

@VladNabo Everyone?

@gopTODD Your theory Amercan freedom derives from God is just a modern rehash of the divine right of kings. Whose God and which rights?

@VladNabo The irony, of course, is that by 1776, the American colonists felt King George III and the British Parliament had forgotten the very lessons Britain had learned the hard way a hundred years prior!

@gopTODD Everyone knows all that. So?

@VladNabo Long before the American colonists drew their line in the sand in 1776, Great Britain went through its own massive, bloody reckoning over that exact same concept during the English Civil Wars (1642–1651) and the broader constitutional struggles of the 17th century.

@gopTODD The French Revolution was brutal and violent, but it did lead to positive change for France and ultimately all of Europe.

1/ When the American colonies rose up in the 1770s, Edmund Burke—then a member of the British Parliament—strenuously defended the colonists. He did not view their rebellion as a radical blueprint but rather as a defensive reaction to preserve inherited tradition.

@LoganARobison I lived there in 1974. Cold as hell.

The number of private jets I’ve seen fly into Heber City, UT over the last 3 days is rivaling the number of jets I see fly into Bentonville, AR What’s happening to the small farming town of Heber?

@millerman Trump is the reply to Plato’s ethical idealism.

You want an introduction to Leo Strauss? Read Plato's Symposium, and then read Strauss's book on Plato's Symposium. You don't even have to thank me for changing your life.

@scotchipman @ChaseThomason How about you tell us about your credentials, Scott.

@ChaseThomason A record hot day no doubt but please acknowledge you have read section 3.2 of scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?scr… that shows how ground cover changes effect 2m temps which is what's happening at KSLC. Even if the ground cover was the same we very likely would have been in the 108 range.

🥵 Historic heat swept across Utah yesterday (July 12), and the numbers tell the story. In addition to dozens of daily record highs, several communities either tied or shattered their all-time hottest temperature ever recorded. The biggest standouts: 🔥 Salt Lake City climbed to 109°, smashing its previous all-time record of 107° that had stood since 1960 (and was later tied multiple times). 🔥 Randolph also soared well beyond its previous all-time record, setting a new benchmark for the hottest temperature ever observed there. Yesterday wasn’t just another hot summer day—it was a truly historic event in Utah’s climate record. Take a look at the graphic below to see which locations tied or broke their all-time heat records. 📷 @NWSSaltLakeCity

@ChaseThomason I used to argue with my mother about evolution. It was pointless. It’s the same with climate deniers. Don’t waste your time.

I’ve spent the last few days reading lots of comments claiming Salt Lake City’s all-time heat record isn’t legitimate because of the airport weather station. Today, I talked to the National Weather Service and they responded with data, not opinions. They reminded me of their 2022 post: x.com/NWSSaltLakeCit…. During peak heating, meteorologists compared the official KSLC ASOS temperature sensor against five independent temperature sensors located just 0.25 mile away in a natural area with dry grasses. Over 20 minutes, the official station averaged 104.6°F. The five comparison sensors averaged 104.3°F. Their conclusion: they found no definitive evidence that the official station is reading artificially high due to calibration or site characteristics. There are also a few facts that many people don’t seem to know: The official Salt Lake City climate station has been at the airport since 1928. It has been relocated several times within the airport to meet operational needs, but airport observations have been part of the climate record for nearly a century. Contrary to one of the most common claims online, the ASOS temperature sensor has never been installed over grass. It has always been mounted approximately 5 feet above the ground, following national ASOS siting standards used across the country. The temperature sensor isn’t just installed and forgotten. It undergoes routine quality-control checks, typically monthly during the summer, using independent calibrated instruments. The sensor itself was replaced with a newly calibrated unit less than a month ago (June 15, 2026). By policy, it is inspected quarterly and replaced every 18 months. The ASOS doesn’t simply report one instantaneous reading. It samples the air every 10 seconds, creates 1-minute averages, then reports a rolling 5-minute average for official observations. That process helps reduce random fluctuations. Now, let’s also acknowledge something equally important: Urbanization is real. As we replace open land with concrete, asphalt, buildings, and other infrastructure, we increase the local heat storage of the landscape. That’s the urban heat island effect, and it’s supported by decades of peer-reviewed research. The National Weather Service even stated they’ll continue evaluating the site as development around the airport continues. But that’s a completely different discussion than claiming this weekend’s record was “fake.” What I find unfortunate is how hyper-focused some people have become on one instrument while losing sight of the bigger picture. This wasn’t just one weather station. We were setting or challenging records across much of northern Utah and the Great Basin. Triple-digit temperatures were widespread. The atmosphere responsible for this heat affected an entire region, not a single thermometer. And yes, we have a handful of “frequent flyers” who seem to appear under every weather post with the same instrumentation theories regardless of what the evidence shows. Healthy skepticism is part of science. But science also requires following the evidence when new data are presented. The National Weather Service didn’t dismiss the concerns. They tested them, explained how the system works, documented the maintenance history, acknowledged that future development should continue to be monitored, and shared exactly what they found. That’s how science is supposed to work. The record heat was real. The data support it. And the bigger story remains exactly what it was all weekend: Utah experienced one of the most extraordinary heat events in its recorded history. #utwx

@scotchipman @ChaseThomason Why do you think you’re smarter than everyone else?

@ChaseThomason Very few of these stations listed have ventilated radiation shields, many are improperly sited. Yes a record breaking day but any readings above 108° are suspect. I have two weather stations along the Wasatch Front that are properly sited, neither one was above 104°.

Nearly every observing site along the Wasatch Front reached 102° to 112°F today. These temperatures are measured inside a ventilated instrument shelter approximately 6 feet above a natural surface, shielded from direct sunlight and away from localized heat sources. The air temperature you experience, however, can vary significantly over short distances. Urban environments containing large amounts of concrete, asphalt, rooftops, parking lots, and buildings absorb and store enormous amounts of solar energy throughout the day. Those surfaces then reradiate heat back into the surrounding air, producing what’s known as the urban heat island effect. Surface temperatures on asphalt and concrete can easily exceed 150°F, dramatically increasing the heat you actually feel while standing nearby. Whether your thermometer read 102° or 112°, one conclusion is unavoidable. It was exceptionally hot today. #utwx

@donkulous @ASFleischman I’m a rapist, but I promise I’ll be an excellent president.

@ASFleischman Agreed, and also add that sexual misconduct allegations are a stupid measure of whether someone would become a good senator. Irrelevant w.r.t. the job. Trump isn't a bad president because he's a rapist, but because of incompetence, lawless self-dealing, corruption, & espionage.

You don't owe someone due process before you decide they'd make a bad senator.

@DougWahl1 Just ecstatic

Is anyone happy that Belgium won?

@BelRedDevils I smell the stink of Trump.

Overturn this. 🧏‍♂️ #USABEL

@BelRedDevils Go Belgium!