I don’t know if I’m smug or profoundly disappointed about the fact that #Trumpovich set the example with his atrocious comments on Rob’t Mueller’s death, such that the rest of us can use the same style and trash-talk when Rudy Giuliani passes.

More indicators of the craven stupidity that has taken over the #RepubliKKKan party. #Trumpovich ‘s personal prejudices bleed over because wind doesn’t provide revenue to his corrupt donors, and his corrupt DoD staff (among others) enforce his prejudices. Congress? Congress? Anyone?

This well-written piece frames the issues clearly. We need more clear voices like this. Gift article.

It’s entirely unclear how #Trumpovich will impose any new taxes (tariffs) unilaterally, given how the SC shot him down earlier this year. Methinks it may be the amateur negotiating tactic, played out in the press, to foment fear on the other side before the EU decides it’s a bluff.

As a believer in sea power, I see this article from Dr Kaplan as a clear explanation of where we are now. If the US is to remain a relevant power in this world, we need the political will to maintain a capable, multi-mission fleet. Gift article.

While the statement may be establishing a negotiating position, it seems pretty evident that Iran’s political posture at this point is stronger than it was when #Trumpovich started his ill-conceived war on Iran. Who’s tired of winning here? Gift article.

I think this is 100% correct.

Good discussion. Multiple parts.

Holy shit. You guessed it — the new LEGO video is out, and it is 🔥. It’s damn amazing how quickly they make these!!

Well worth reading. “…all in the name of supporting the policies of a brutal, dishonest man, a man who can’t even articulate a legitimate basis for the deadly war he launched on his own command.” Gift article.

This is well worth reading.

Of course it was staged, as a publicity and sympathy stunt to impress the ignorant or uncommitted that he had courage he doesn’t really have. #Trumpovich stole the election with deception and disinformation.

More lost opportunities for knowledge and improvements to the human condition as we move through time. More evident hostility to both knowledge and method because of #Trumpist perceptions of bias, never mind that most mass shooter incidents are perpetrated by right wing nutcases. Gift article.

(3) The reader is gently reminded that Gov’t has a broader remit than the capitalists and oligarchs, whose only real agenda is accumulation of more-more-more. Society, meaning you and me, must shape these efforts to ensure they work for people and for society as a whole, not just for billionaires.

(2) Pervasive automation will certainly change employment types and conditions. But Gov’t can regulate this by use of (a) industrial policy; (b) education policy; (c) labor (development) policy (with (c)). We do not have to be subjected to adverse changes; we CAN and MUST guide such changes.

(1) Senator Sanders speaks as if we will be ‘subjected’ to this automation process, with no alternatives. This is a clear case in which Government - at least, those enlightened individuals (not Trumpists) - must build and execute a plan for Gov’t to guide societal efforts in tech transformation.

Insightful column from the NYT Editorial Board. Gift article.

It’s sad when the first reaction to data initiatives is ‘what are they going to do with the data, this is another data grab for Palentir’. Of course, we’ve been conditioned to realize that the #Trumpovich data grabs will violate Federal laws, privacy laws, and every regulation. They don’t care.

The corruption continues apace. Watch where the money goes.

(2of 2) The mere fact that #Trumpovich considers it acceptable to make threats like these in the international environment is evidence of his instability, unsuitability, and even depravity. Impeach and remove him now.

(1 of 2) Genocidal threats and threats of war crimes, by a sitting chief executive (he’s not a President), are impeachable as high crimes against humanity. The sum and substance of what he stated he would order is illegal, immoral, and unethical for any human being.

#Trumpovich is mired in an echo chamber filled with groupthink. This article is damning for his decision process and for his entire stunted, power-addicted circle of sycophants. Gift article.

Insanity, bolstered by a political party too enamored of its own hold on power to do anything about it. Called my (RepubliKKKan) representative’s office shortly time ago. Rep not available, CoS not available. Staffer on the phone ignorant of the issue. We are governed by malignant idiots.

Okay, again... this is how TF you write a GD'ed headline!!!

This editorial piece from the Exec Director of Human Rights Watch is worth some thought. Conscious disregard for standards in war, aiming to use cruelty and barbarism to break an opponent’s will, remains fodder for war crimes.

(2) We need clear statements that tell our citizenry the principles upon which we stand to contrast with the RS tool #Trumpovich, his crimes, his corruption, and his instability. We need those clear statements to call out the #GuardiansofPedophiles reps with whom so many of us are saddled.

(1) When our putative leadership espouses reactionary, emotionally-unstable, biased, cruel and unethical positions directly opposing the long-held principles by which we live, we need elected representatives who will stand for us in the Government. We don’t have that with #RepubliKKKan reps.

This would be such a great idea.

Well said.

Wishful thinking, to be sure; but this is probably an indicator that #OrangeFelon is losing interest and wants to declare victory. We have to remember that “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” Gift article.

This is certainly not the type of technology transfer news we want to hear. Gift article.

Hilarious and so, so sad.

It’s the difference between being hopeful for society’s future, and seeing only a “need” to restrict the “others” in society. Catering to hate is what #Trumpovich ‘s #RepubliKKKan party has devolved into, and the restrictions they impose cause systemic dysfunction, poverty, and death.

Operation EPSTEIN FILES illustrates a typical #Trumpovich action: act spuriously with zero regard for risks to, or impacts on, others. Gift article.

As expected. Wondering if the markets, which reacted positively to #Trumpovich ‘s lies of starting talks, will react rationally and pull back after hearing that talks are NOT ongoing.

It’s so profoundly sad to find that I consider Iran TV as a better source than #StupidF*cker ‘s announcement of talks. I think he was probably very premature in his comments because he’s responding to markets, not allies. Funny thing about war - the enemy gets a vote. Wonder what Iran will do.

Looks like an Israeli strike ratcheted up tensions. I wonder what the targets, I.e. our notional Gulf allies, think about this deteriorating state of affairs. See “Targeting Energy Infrastructure” in the linked article.

The #Trumpovich war on Iran continues to sow chaos. The NYT Editorial Board spoke well about the lack of both clarity and truthfulness (no surprise there) from the WH. Gift article.

No accountability, and no thought given to the public good, or to the good of the commons. And they will be the first to complain when the great extinctions begin in the 2050s.

Now we see some of the patron-client relationship as the benefits flow. Makes one wonder how much of #Trumpovich ‘s war on Iran was actually to make money on the conflict. Lives are immaterial to the #OrangeFelon , given his Epstein relationship. Gift article.

I have zero sympathy for Iran’s theocratic regime. But if they wanted to hit back at #Trumpovich, they could use their nuclear industry supercomputers to do analysis of the Epstein files that the US DoJ refuses. And they could go after Trump family crypto; make him poor. Hit him where it hurts.

It’s been obvious that #Trumpovich ‘s objectives have been soft and changeable, and based on what the corrupt Bibi told him to do. Now we see that the objective of ‘regime change’ was based on either an outright lie, wishful thinking, or groupthink.

Are we ever going to have a Congress that stands up for rule of law against #Trumpovich and defends its own role in the Constitution? Simply ignoring the Supreme Court should be grounds for immediate impeachment, except for all the #RepubliKKKan sycophants who value power over ethics and law.

Preconceived notions, deceptive handling of Congress and diplomats outside the inner circle, and wishful thinking. And the unhealthy influence of the corrupt Bibi to get #Trumpovich to send in US forces. They went most of the way to groupthink. Gift article.

This article highlights the risks associated with use of force. Foremost among assessed risks is whether assumptions about the strategic situation are accurate. #Trumpovich ‘s assumptions are suspect, and his expensive campaign will likely drag on. Gift article.

Good indicator for the window during which PRC can attack Taiwan.

This is especially true of a theocratic regime that does not hesitate to use terrorism and third parties as tools for retaliation.

I remain unconvinced that this operation has any depth to its objectives (i.e., regime change), given that air attacks can only achieve limited ends, and the popular uprising ran out of rage with its shortage of weapons for the populace. Good article by BBC.

Anthropic pushed out, OpenAI steps in. Even while Anthropic changed their safety objectives, they remained steadfast against use of Claude for mass surveillance, or for autonomous weapons. OpenAI took their contracts at DoD with no such qualms. It’s obvious what DoD wants to do.

Not a good indicator of the progress the Iranian government seems to think they have achieved.