WanderingThoughts

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

He's still a hero in his own mind, thinking "Can't people see I'm trying to improve society? Sure, several million people might lose everything and maybe die, but you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. It's for the greater good!" Now he's shocked the few million people scheduled for demolition strongly disagree.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 day ago

Of course there is logic, but not the logic most politicians want to admit. This is simply:

"Nice global economy. It would be a shame if something happened to it. Maybe we can come to an understanding, and this whole tariff thing goes away. You do want free trade, don't you?"

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

That's why Tesla's full self driving is officially still a level 2 cruise control. But of course they promise to jump directly to level 4 soon™.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Nah. What he wants is bossing others around and taking revenge on people and things that bothered him, or going after things he thinks give him an advantage. That's usually by bullying people until they give up and do what he wants. His voters like DEI? Bully and force things until it's stamped out. Justice convicted him, so break justice. Consequences for jobs and the economy, or even the law, don't matter to him.

[–] [email protected] 64 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

The feeling is mutual. The majority of people in the EU are downgrading USA to "necessary partner" now and one fifth sees USA as an ally. Two thirds feels cooperation should be reduced.

Well played Putin, well played.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

"There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

And if the out-group touches the in-group, the consequences shall be severe.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Journalists called it the Great Grovel. Trump looked sternly at one university and they all collectively went on their knees with "Thy bidding m'lord" on their lips.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago

Mostly build a profile so they know what ads to show you, and a few helpful features such as telling you have to go to get to your flight or appointment on time by reading the confirmation mail. These days also for your AI assistent.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Of course not. AI need a purpose, something to work for and take care of, and humans are needy little critters.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

Every service you depend on is being cut, and wealth extraction of the middle class is going into high gear to make the upper class richer. No reason to feel safe.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 3 days ago (6 children)

'criminals' is generally alt-speak for 'undesirables'

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