I mean, it is also obviously AI generated, so there’s that too. (Or is it?)

Well… since “race” isnt a real thing, it is that too.

Some constructive criticism? This is info you should have put in OP, it would likely have made the thread more productive.

It is so bad that there is literally a publication of frequently confused drug names (pdf).

Unfortunately, you may get your answer.

I dont think that is as far-fetched as you.

So, I am not great with numbers, but if we go by electoral college results from 2024 (using 270towin.com), significantly more states voted red in 2024 than blue; 31 red, 19 blue. 20 states have been red since 2000, vs 15 states (and DC) blue since 2000. My point is that the Republicans have an entrenched advantage. Annnnd of course this is why they would fight tooth & nail against reforming the electoral college.

Alito’s opinion would do enough mental backflips that we could harness it as a dynamo to power the whole world.

Would you like to equip the Chicken Hat?

White is whatever the rich white guys say it is. It was never about skin color for them. It is about maintaining power, wealth, control, etc. Othering is like a hack to get people to do whatever they want.

And of course, they control the hardware and software. I wouldnt risk it as a foreign national who has occasionally done work in the defense industry, but everyone has a different risk tolerance.

I am surpringly annoyed about Americans somehow finding a way to make this about themselves

Me too, bud. Me. Too. Alas, there is no escaping them for me. I do wish more Americans could travel abroad and see the world beyond our borders. I would wager fewer than 20% of Americans have been 50 miles from our borders and it can lead to a pretty insular world view.

For the time he had, the distance he brought the Church is pretty impressive. I will go to my grave believing that organized religion does more harm than good, nothing they ever do will change my mind. That said, he really was an agent for positive change, especially compared to Darth Benedict, who preceded him.

Dont anybody tell OP about fractional reserve lending.

More like “We’re going to bomb you twice as much as normal.”

I’m sure Putin would love that, so you’re probably right.

This meme is so old it can buy cigarettes.

What was your preferred search engine in 1997?

He already tipped his hand on that. They will say that Zelensky doesnt want peace and use that as the pretext to cut off aid again (meanwhile while continuing to warm up to Russia.) Putin really really needs us to cut off aid, but I suspect Trump didnt like how much heat he got for that the first time. He will go right back to it, when he thinks he can.

I used to play Atomic Chess a lot, it could also be a good modification along the same lines.

They are probably betting they will make more money from businesses. I.e., actual pros, vs prosumer.

I do like my Synology NAS I bought 10 yrs ago, but these days there are more and better alternatives for people who dont really need to pay for the support and stability.