[-] [email protected] 21 points 1 month ago

Democrat/Republican is all a smoke show. They both agree that Israel deserves our money. You're not allowed to question it. You're not allowed to boycott them. Even bringing it up is anti-Semitic activity.

If you want to know who the real bosses are, look at who it's illegal to criticize.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 month ago

Was this meme part of a contest to see how destroyed you can make a meme by JPEG compression artifacts? I've seen clearer images looking through a windshield smeared in vaseline on a cloudy day.

[-] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago

I'm tired of just seeing random Trump ideas without any kind of deeper thought or plan behind it. Alcatraz hasn't housed a prisoner for a long time. Needless to say, it'd cost a lot of money to get it back up in action. Is this money worth spending? How much is it? What's wrong with our other supermax prisons in the USA?

It's embarrassing this guy can just throw out these off the cuff ideas and STILL finds fans in the USA.

[-] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago

Was the past not racist?

[-] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago

Does anyone else get the heebies with Mark Rober? There's something a little off about his smile and overall presence.

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I’ve been reading a lot about jury nullification, and I get that jurors have the power to acquit someone even if the law technically says they’re guilty. But what I don’t get is—why is this something that exists, yet courts don’t allow it to be talked about during a trial?

If it’s a legitimate part of the legal system, why is it treated like a secret? Would a juror get in trouble for mentioning it during deliberations? And what would happen if someone brought it up during jury selection?

I’m just curious how this all works in practice. If jurors can ultimately do whatever they want, what stops them from using nullification all the time?

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation, both blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) have captured significant attention.

Let's think about blockchain for a bit. Blockchain technology has been met with considerable hype, promising revolution across various industries. However, this enthusiasm has not translated into success for most ventures in this space. Research indicates that approximately 95% of blockchain startups fail within a year of operation. Contributing factors include market volatility, regulatory hurdles, and the lack of clear use cases.

A notable example is the collapse of Terra's LUNA cryptocurrency in 2022. In just one week, $45 billion was lost, illustrating the inherent risks associated with blockchain projects.

AI startups are now experiencing their own wave of excitement and investment. However, they too encounter significant challenges. Over 80% of AI projects fail due to issues like insufficient market demand, operational difficulties, and ethical complexities.

Consider this: approximately 42% of AI startups fail because there is insufficient demand for their products or services. Not to mention, many AI ventures struggle with resource mismanagement, inadequate expertise, and scaling difficulties. You also have the additional challenge of navigating the evolving landscape of AI ethics and regulations adds layers of complexity that can impede progress. There's not exactly decades of history to refer to regarding legal precedent with AI.

A lot of the hype and marketing I see today looks just like what I saw a few years ago, except instead of "blockchain" it says "AI" now. There are consulting firms, integration firms, everything. Is this just a sign the industry is just endless fads with no actual commercial usage?

Bitcoin was hyped as reinventing the world's economy. Sure, it found a few usages, like replacing Western Union, or also by essentially becoming "digital gold" that people can just acquire and sit on, but last time I looked, VISA/Mastercard and the like were still doing 98% of the world's commerce. In other words, Bitcoin fell far short of where many of its proponents said it would land years ago. Looking around at all these AI firms, I wonder how many of them will even exist in 3 years.

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There's a sweet homebrew city builder for Game Boy Color / Game Boy advance. It gives vibes like SimCity for SNES. It's also totally free AND works on real hardware.

GBA: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance GBC: https://github.com/AntonioND/ucity/

I'm not affiliated with the project -- just a satisfied player. If you like classic city building games at all, this deserves a try from you.

Have fun!

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Let's face it folks -- if you've gotta live in a country going through chaos, you might as well have a bit of fun on the way down. One of the few things that perks me up each morning is seeing headlines like "Trump Supporters Worried About Losing Their Federal Jobs" or "Republican Voters Worried They Might Not Get Their Social Security Checks". Well folks, when Trump was promising chaos in the run-up to the election, this is what he was talking about. All these federal departments getting turned over and eviscerated is exactly what he said he'd do. Supposedly, this is what you all wanted!

If you're a multi-millionaire and you voted for Trump, I get it. It seems like a really good idea. If you're working class, or even crazier, dependent on government aid, and you voted for Trump, holy crap... you were swindled.

I hope eventually our country gets back on the track to being sane. It's a shame that it's much, much, much easier to tear down things than it is to create them. I look forward to the mid-terms and I hope the Democrats get their heads out of their asses, because we could really use the help. In the meantime, I'll be drinking up all those delicious "Trump supporter tears" and not feeling bad at all.

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Alright, so I’ve been seeing these videos floating around where people are legitimately surprised by things Donald Trump has done—things he actually promised to do during his campaigns. The common thread in all of these reactions is something like, “Well, he said he’d do it, but I didn’t think he’d actually go through with it!”

And here’s the thing: if someone votes for a politician who doesn’t follow through on their promises, isn’t that kinda bad? Like, wouldn’t you want the person you voted for to keep their word? So why is this a thing now? Is this just people messing around and trolling, or did they genuinely think Trump wasn’t going to do what he said he’d do?

I mean, maybe it’s because of how unpredictable Trump was during his presidency. He had a habit of saying things one way but then doing the opposite, which could’ve made some people doubt whether he’d actually follow through on his big promises. But now that he is following through on some of those things, it seems like people are genuinely caught off guard.

So here’s what I’m wondering: is this something to celebrate? Like, is it a good thing that people didn’t think Trump would keep his word? Or is it just another example of how the political landscape has changed in ways no one expected?

[-] [email protected] 21 points 7 months ago

Clickbait alert!! The actual quote was: "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next,". She's not in trouble for the delay, deny, depose... she's in trouble for the second bit (which is a threat).

[-] [email protected] 20 points 7 months ago

This is one of the reasons I hate talking in abstracts. I hear people talking about landslides, but what does that mean numerically? If there was a vote with a pool of 10 people and a candidate got 6 of those is that a landslide? Is 9/10 a landslide?

Some people talk "landslide" but without knowing what that means, it makes it hard to have a conversation.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

To understand why this particular case necessitated the use of such force, we must delve into the disturbingly plausible sequence of events that could arise from such a seemingly inconsequential event.

Firstly, the tracking capabilities provided by Apple's Find My feature led authorities to believe that the stolen AirPods were located within Shamily's residence. This, in turn, led to the assumption that there might be some connection between the family and the carjacking perpetrators. A potential link between the family and the criminal organization behind the carjacking meant they could possess highly sensitive information or have access to deadly weaponry.

Now, let's imagine the following scenario: if the SWAT team hadn't raided Shamily's house and seized any potentially harmful materials, it would have allowed the criminals involved in the carjacking to continue their operations unchecked. This, in turn, would enable them to carry out more successful crimes and amass greater resources. Eventually, they might acquire nuclear technology or develop other advanced weapon systems.

The newly fortified carjacking ring would then target vital military bases and steal missiles, eventually launching a full-scale global war. In the midst of the chaos, one rogue general, seeking to protect his homeland at all costs, would order the launch of every single intercontinental ballistic missile he had under his command. Retaliation from other nations' militaries would follow suit, resulting in a mutual assured destruction scenario where nuclear fallout envelopes our world.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

I don't care what Rick Desantis says. It's my right as an American to enjoy Soylent Green.

[-] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago

Before starting a war, ask yourself what victory would look like. It appears here that the goal is wiping Gaza entirely and anything short of that will be construed as a loss.

[-] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago

This is going to make Republicans seethe and will remind them of the mail-in ballots. I'm sure there will be talk of fakery, no matter who collected the data.

Trump ahead: of course! Biden ahead: FAKE NEWS

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

In the year 2057, human civilization had made significant strides in technological advancements that transformed their way of living. Computers were no longer just machines but extensions of one's mind, and programming languages became a fundamental part of society. A prominent figure within this world was Vincent, a passionate programmer who swore by his beloved text editor Vi.

Meanwhile, in another galaxy far away, an advanced alien race called Zorblaxx, discovered Earth during a cosmic journey. With their keen interest in studying intelligent life forms, they intercepted a data stream containing the source code for Emacs. They immediately fell in love with its simplicity and user-friendliness. From that point onwards, the entire Zorblaxx race began using it as their primary tool for coding.

The first contact between humans and Zorblaxx occurred when a spaceship piloted by a group of fearless astronauts encountered a fleet of alien vessels. The initial meeting was cordial, and both species shared their knowledge of the cosmos. However, when humans revealed they used Vi, the Zorblaxx responded with disdain. They claimed that the Vi editor lacked the basic functionality that Emacs provided.

This dispute grew beyond petty differences over software preference. Debates erupted amongst developers worldwide. Some advocated for Vi's efficiency while others preached the power of Emacs. Passions ran high, turning what could have been a friendly argument into a worldwide conflict.

Political leaders took notice and saw an opportunity to rally support for their respective countries. With the rise of nationalistic sentiments, humanity split into two factions: Team Vi and Team Emacs. Nations aligned themselves, and soon war broke out.

As the violence escalated, Vincent knew there had to be another way. He realized that both sides had something valuable to offer one another, and that a healthy collaboration would lead to better results. He developed a new text editor called Vim, combining the best features of both Vi and Emacs.

With Vim demonstrating the benefits of unity, both human factions united, joining forces against the invading Zorblaxx. In this unforeseen twist, the two races found themselves fighting side by side, bonding through their love for programming and shared vision for progress.

The battle raged on for months, but in the end, humanity emerged victorious. Faced with a common enemy, they learned to embrace diversity and to see past their differences. The same spirit was adopted by the Zorblaxx race, leading them to adopt Vim as their primary editor. A new era of peace and cooperation began between the two civilizations, now connected by technology and their mutual passion for programming.

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