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this is the zooted visage of a creature on methamphetamines
Asked to respond to people who say he's orchestrating a hostile takeover of government, Elon Musk lies that "a majority of the public voted for President Trump"
February 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
this is the zooted visage of a creature on methamphetamines
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Something missing from most of the coverage is that (a) it's inference (queries) that takes up the bulk of energy costs, not training and that (b) Deepseek was trained on the outputs of another LLM, whose energy costs are somehow universally shrugged off as irrelevant by these people
January 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Something missing from most of the coverage is that (a) it's inference (queries) that takes up the bulk of energy costs, not training and that (b) Deepseek was trained on the outputs of another LLM, whose energy costs are somehow universally shrugged off as irrelevant by these people
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College freshman today were 6 years old in the 2012 election.
A student of mine (age 20) told me after class that he appreciates when I explain how US politics and media were different before, because the Trump era is all he’s seen.
This is what young Americans think politics is. It’s normal now.
A student of mine (age 20) told me after class that he appreciates when I explain how US politics and media were different before, because the Trump era is all he’s seen.
This is what young Americans think politics is. It’s normal now.
I think that folks aren't seriously thinking about the implications of young adults who know nothing other than a country which has normalized MAGA politics, God help us all.
December 14, 2024 at 1:02 PM
College freshman today were 6 years old in the 2012 election.
A student of mine (age 20) told me after class that he appreciates when I explain how US politics and media were different before, because the Trump era is all he’s seen.
This is what young Americans think politics is. It’s normal now.
A student of mine (age 20) told me after class that he appreciates when I explain how US politics and media were different before, because the Trump era is all he’s seen.
This is what young Americans think politics is. It’s normal now.
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The Arctic Ocean could see its first ice-free day as early as 2027, with a likely window within 9-20 years after 2023. This won’t bring dramatic change overnight, but it marks a fundamental shift in the Arctic’s natural environment—a stark warning about climate change. #ActOnClimate
December 6, 2024 at 4:02 PM
The Arctic Ocean could see its first ice-free day as early as 2027, with a likely window within 9-20 years after 2023. This won’t bring dramatic change overnight, but it marks a fundamental shift in the Arctic’s natural environment—a stark warning about climate change. #ActOnClimate
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Now it appears that Hegseth’s accuser will be hit with a defamation lawsuit and branded as an extortionist if she starts speaking publicly.
newrepublic.com/post/189110/...
newrepublic.com/post/189110/...
Trump Defense Pick’s Lawyer Makes Chilling Threat to Accuser
Pete Hegseth is apparently ready to seek revenge.
newrepublic.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Now it appears that Hegseth’s accuser will be hit with a defamation lawsuit and branded as an extortionist if she starts speaking publicly.
newrepublic.com/post/189110/...
newrepublic.com/post/189110/...
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To everyone saying, "Can't Biden order background checks, why won't he step up," why don't YOU step up?
5 Senators have expressed an interest in background checks. If they insist on it, that's enough to force the issue--and for longer than just this first round of nominees.
5 Senators have expressed an interest in background checks. If they insist on it, that's enough to force the issue--and for longer than just this first round of nominees.
Guardian is reporting that Trump wants to delay FBI background checks until he has taken over the FBI.
But four to five GOP Senators (Collins, Cramer, Murkowski, Rounds, and Ernst) have suggested they want FBI background checks.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
But four to five GOP Senators (Collins, Cramer, Murkowski, Rounds, and Ernst) have suggested they want FBI background checks.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
November 26, 2024 at 1:10 PM
To everyone saying, "Can't Biden order background checks, why won't he step up," why don't YOU step up?
5 Senators have expressed an interest in background checks. If they insist on it, that's enough to force the issue--and for longer than just this first round of nominees.
5 Senators have expressed an interest in background checks. If they insist on it, that's enough to force the issue--and for longer than just this first round of nominees.
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The Neo-Nazis that marched down High Street were met with violence from local residents, despite what some smug people on social media would have had you believe.
www.rooster.info/p/no-soup-fo...
www.rooster.info/p/no-soup-fo...
No soup for you!
The Neo-Nazis that paraded down High Street had a much rougher time in Columbus than some on social media would have had you believe.
www.rooster.info
November 26, 2024 at 2:45 PM
The Neo-Nazis that marched down High Street were met with violence from local residents, despite what some smug people on social media would have had you believe.
www.rooster.info/p/no-soup-fo...
www.rooster.info/p/no-soup-fo...
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There are a lot of trolls trying to bait you into responding to them. Hide reply. Block. Mute. Protect your peace.
(I'm telling myself this right now as I delete an acerbic reply to some dipshit)
(I'm telling myself this right now as I delete an acerbic reply to some dipshit)
November 26, 2024 at 2:49 PM
There are a lot of trolls trying to bait you into responding to them. Hide reply. Block. Mute. Protect your peace.
(I'm telling myself this right now as I delete an acerbic reply to some dipshit)
(I'm telling myself this right now as I delete an acerbic reply to some dipshit)
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LEAK IT LEAK IT LEAK IT 🗣️🗣️🗣️
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
LEAK IT LEAK IT LEAK IT 🗣️🗣️🗣️
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November 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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chart has been updated.
November 16, 2024 at 7:49 PM
chart has been updated.
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Make America Healthy Again lasted less than a Scaramucci
November 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Make America Healthy Again lasted less than a Scaramucci
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Teen Vogue has been consistently among the best political magazines in America
It's always good to be prepared besties.
Here's what to do before the Trump Administration takes office in January: www.teenvogue.com/story/what-t...
Here's what to do before the Trump Administration takes office in January: www.teenvogue.com/story/what-t...
What to Do Before Trump Takes Office in January
From getting birth control to updating your passport.
www.teenvogue.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Teen Vogue has been consistently among the best political magazines in America
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The MAGA list - Subscribe to block bsky.app/profile/skyw...
November 15, 2024 at 6:22 PM
The MAGA list - Subscribe to block bsky.app/profile/skyw...
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Palestinian starter pack
November 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Palestinian starter pack
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That’s the quote. I was looking for it. And here it is. Hannah Arendt on the Matt Gaetz as AG announcement
'This process includes the replacement of all first-rate talents, regardless of their political loyalties, with crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is the best guarantee of their loyalty.' (The Origins of Totalitarianism, renewed version, A Harvest Book New York, 1976, 339)
November 14, 2024 at 11:38 AM
That’s the quote. I was looking for it. And here it is. Hannah Arendt on the Matt Gaetz as AG announcement
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Ohio just passed a transgender bathroom ban, SB 104. Please, fellow Ohioans, call Governor DeWine at 614-466-3555 and ask him to veto the bill.
I’m scared.
I’m scared.
November 13, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Ohio just passed a transgender bathroom ban, SB 104. Please, fellow Ohioans, call Governor DeWine at 614-466-3555 and ask him to veto the bill.
I’m scared.
I’m scared.
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Trump primarily mobilizes White people and men. Wins handily. After the election, Democratic pundits say mobilizing “identity groups” don’t work and “failed miserably,” erasing Trump’s mobilization of White and male identity groups. 1/
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
November 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Trump primarily mobilizes White people and men. Wins handily. After the election, Democratic pundits say mobilizing “identity groups” don’t work and “failed miserably,” erasing Trump’s mobilization of White and male identity groups. 1/
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Ohio's lame duck legislature is about to pass a bill (HB445) to require local school districts to adopt a policy to allow students to attend religious education during the school day, a move designed to help Lifewise, a Christian nationalist group
www.cleveland.com/news/2024/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2024/11...
Should schools let students leave for religious classes? Ohio lawmakers consider mandate
Current law says the decision of whether to allow students to leave school to attend off-campus religious instruction is up to each of Ohio’s 600 local school districts.
www.cleveland.com
November 13, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Ohio's lame duck legislature is about to pass a bill (HB445) to require local school districts to adopt a policy to allow students to attend religious education during the school day, a move designed to help Lifewise, a Christian nationalist group
www.cleveland.com/news/2024/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2024/11...
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"[Mosab Abu Toha] was ordered, by megaphone, to strip naked ... [H]e was blindfolded, and a numbered bracelet attached to his wrist. He was sworn at, punched and kicked, including in the face, and forced into a truck; when the blindfold was pulled off, 'a soldier [was] aiming an M16 at my head.'"
The exile of Mosab Abu Toha: how a Gazan poet was forced to flee his home
His house was bombed and his relatives killed, before he escaped to the US. Now he is on a relentless, restless drive to tell the stories of all those left behind
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2024 at 4:47 PM
"[Mosab Abu Toha] was ordered, by megaphone, to strip naked ... [H]e was blindfolded, and a numbered bracelet attached to his wrist. He was sworn at, punched and kicked, including in the face, and forced into a truck; when the blindfold was pulled off, 'a soldier [was] aiming an M16 at my head.'"