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agreed.
it’s time for change in the governor’s office.
Jun 12
This is not sustainable.
Plutarch warned us 2,000 years ago that the imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
We have got to democratize our economy so that it works for all.
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To everyone who says that housing is the number one issue in California
Hilton wants to reform CEQA, stop private and union lawsuits delaying projects, enact a 5-year regulatory freeze, and cut fees for developers.
Becerra wants to keep focusing on affordable units, tenant protections, and unions.
You tell me, earnestly, which will produce more housing of all kinds?
VoteHub projects Steve Hilton to advance from the Nonpartisan primary for California Governor.
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sf in an incredible place to raise kids
>tons of nature and museums
>can walk everywhere, and the weather to do it everyday
>its small, so even driving is easy if need be
>schools aren't great, but we're homeschooling (join our community!)
>unlimited potential and tons of role models: artists, athletes, cafe owners, tech founders, etc.
>you should have a plan to make a ton of money and there is plenty of opportunity here (see above)
perfect for my family, but not for everyone!
welcome to parenting twitter @oanaolt - its polarizing!
Jun 9
If you speak with friends in South Bay, having kids sounds scary, they drive all the time for activities, and have no life of their own
If you speak with friends in SF (Noe Valley), it sounds less scary, all activities are a block away and they go on retreats with their husbands and have fun for fun
It seems people choose their own pain and the answer is live in SF
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I do a digital sabbath every Saturday
I use a Brick - starts at 4am
Disable all apps other than iMessage, Phone, FaceTime, Maps, and rideshare.
No distractions, no work. Feels good man.
Jun 2
Officially 1 month since I switched to a flip phone.
- Everyone is more severely addicted to their smartphones than I thought. Once you have a dumbphone, you'll frequently find yourself as the only person in the room not on their phone. It's not just teenagers, it's parents and adults of all ages. It's like everyone is stuck in a trance. 75 year olds might be the only exception.
- All the objections I previously had for getting a dumbphone have turned out to be overblown and/or solvable. My iPhone addiction had fed my brain excuses to not do this earlier. If you really want to make the switch, you can.
- I've felt embarrassed to pull out my flip phone in public at times, for fear of being different or drawing too much attention to myself. But I have learned to just own up to it. Most people end up saying something like "Oh, I probably should do that too."
- I am using my brain more. Even though my flip phone has Waze, I find myself memorizing maps and roads. I'm more bored and get lost in my thoughts. I'm using paper and pen more. Increased desire for tangible things > digital things.
Overall, it has been a great experience and I plan on never going back.
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Mahan to Hilton pipeline is real.
The water is warm.
Text your sane friends RIGHT NOW.
Only one day left to save CA from a Becerra vs Steyer matchup!
ATTN Mahan voters.
Matt fought a noble fight but started too late and came up short. If you still have your ballot or are going to vote in person, I implore you to consider voting for Hilton instead.
He's the only one with a chance of defeating Becerra and Steyer, whom you both despise.
He's your last shot at common sense in California!
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Going to hold weekly split screen sessions at my place for interesting people on X once this drops.
I assume this will be like having fax machine parties for today’s founders - should be fun!
This announcement is more exciting than any upcoming IPO, except maybe Strava.
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B reigns supreme, you have the presidio, clean places to live, and some actual culture in north beach and chinatown.
C has lots of great places to live but these lines cut off access to both large parks
I would hear out a D, but not for me.
May 31
🚨Marc Andreessen has come out in support of the B region in SF 🤯
"It has the best housing. It has the best parks. It has the best beaches. It has the best restaurants. It has the best founders."
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ATTN Mahan voters.
Matt fought a noble fight but started too late and came up short. If you still have your ballot or are going to vote in person, I implore you to consider voting for Hilton instead.
He's the only one with a chance of defeating Becerra and Steyer, whom you both despise.
He's your last shot at common sense in California!
New California Governor Poll Shows a Slim but Growing Chance of 2 Democrats Advancing ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/05/29…
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Dangerously close to Becerra vs. Steyer.
Vote Hilton, make the hard but right choice. I’m begging you, fellow sane Californians.
🟦Xavier Becerra 25%
🟥Steve Hilton 21%
🟦Tom Steyer 19%
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🟥Chad Bianco 11%
🟦Katie Porter 7%
🟦Matt Mahan 4%
Polls aren't perfect predictors, especially in a 40 candidate primary with low early turnout. The UC Berkeley IGS poll (May 19-24, 5,472 likely voters, ±2% MOE) is among California's most rigorous—nonpartisan, academic, transparent methods. It shows Becerra 25%, Hilton 21%, Steyer 19%.
Note: Early voters lean Hilton more. Cross-check trends across polls and watch last-minute shifts. No poll deserves blind trust.
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Exactly how I feel about Demon’s Souls and then Dark Souls after it (except they haven’t sold out, yet…)
A singular series of action and exploration
May 27
The last "modern" game I ever played was World of Warcraft, from 2004 to 2010, the end of Wrath of the Lich King.
I know there were MMORPGs before (and after), but when the original World of Warcraft launched in 2004, it felt closer to "perfection" than any game before or since.
Nothing has changed that feeling to this day. What changed was the game itself after the death of Arthas in Wrath of the Lich King.
The original WoW felt so vast, so open, and so alive - it’s hard to put into words. There was no hardcore min-maxing yet (at least not to the same degree as today), no speedruns, no parsing record chasing, no gear score requirements in the early days. If you were really pro, you connected with friends or guildies via Ventrilo.
There was no WeakAuras, no threat meters, no Questie guiding you.
You quickly learned that even the most expensive vendor gear was trash compared to quest rewards.
You had to walk from Elwynn Forest to the Redridge Mountains - and if you dared peek across the river into Duskwood, the spiders there would one-shot you (I’m sure we all did that).
The first time you equipped a green item! The first time you swapped it for a blue! And the envy of seeing someone with purple gear, omg!
Saving up for a mount and the catharsis when you could finally afford one!
The first time you entered the Deadmines, the foolish solo attempt on Hogger only to realize instantly it was a death sentence.
Stepping into Alterac Valley battlegrounds and being in awe of its size.
Wiping on Ragnaros again and again before finally killing him, and the sheer joy of celebrating together with your guild.
The excitement and awe of entering Naxxramas for the first time, struggling to down Patchwerk, the teamwork, the slow progress, seeing Sapphiron dead on the frozen ground and being moments away from Kel’Thuzad… so close!
It truly felt like a massive world - not just in size, but in stories. The announcement of The Burning Crusade and the Dark Portal appearing in the Blasted Lands; you couldn’t wait to walk through it.
Then the ultimate climax when Wrath of the Lich King launched, eventually facing the most badass character in gaming history: Arthas.
World of Warcraft was magic. Until it wasn’t. Just like Blizzard was once the greatest game studio of all - until they weren’t.
Warcraft used to be tough, glorious and epic... now it's pink Disney fluff.
Nothing has recaptured that feeling from 2004 to 2010. I wonder if anything ever will again.
I sometimes watch the trailer of the original WoW. It still hits close to the (gamer) heart…
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