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Elon Musk: Nazi traitor piece of shit [Confirmed]
bolverk replied to MaybeACoordinator's topic in Daily Texan
To better understand how the information that Mr. Musk consumes on X could shape his worldview, The New York Times recreated a version of Mr. Musk’s personal feed by opening a new account on X and following the same 1,109 users that he follows. We then analyzed more than 175,000 posts from the accounts that he follows, using a service that collects data from X. Though there is no guarantee that Mr. Musk saw all of the posts captured by The New York Times, the accounts that he follows — including world leaders and business tycoons alongside conspiracy theorists and far-right influencers — reveal the voices that Mr. Musk appears to value. (This “Following” feed is different from the main “For You” feed, which includes posts from those he follows alongside others selected by X’s algorithm.) The resulting feed, shown in this article as a selection of posts curated from the much larger set, revealed ample praise for Mr. Musk and his various priorities, mixed with a torrent of right-wing outrage over progressive politics. It highlights the ways that social networks can create information bubbles. X declined to comment. Gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/15/business/elon-musk-x-twitter-feed-following-followers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.HU8.G-M0.x7dlq61N33Zr&smid=url-share -
We have a whole thread on her that was started in 2018. It's kind of interesting to read what CR posters of various stripes thought about her in real time. https://www.surlyhorns.com/board/topic/4544-tulsi-gabbard/
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'Mother of the Year' award winner in this story. Mom bought ammunition, tactical gear for son’s planned mass violence at SAISD school, SAPD says Ashley Pardo was charged with aiding in commission of terrorism; Rhodes Middle School made security changes in fear of an attack SAN ANTONIO – The mother of an SAISD middle school student allegedly bought ammunition, magazines and tactical gear for her son, who had expressed a desire to carry out “acts of mass violence” at Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School, according to SAPD. Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested on Monday on charges of aiding in commission of terrorism, court records show. She bought the items “with knowledge” that they would be “used to plan and carry out” a crime. On Monday, the student showed up to Rhodes Middle School campus “wearing a mask, camouflage jacket and tactical pants but left shortly after,” police said. Investigators and school officials did not know where the student was for a period of time, the affidavit states. The school added extra security and police officers and swept the campus for potential devices. The student was later found off-campus and charged with terrorism, according to school officials, who sent parents a letter on Monday. The student appeared in juvenile court on Tuesday and has another hearing scheduled for later this month, indicating that he most likely remains in custody, sources told KSAT. On Sunday, a day before, a family member contacted SAPD about items found in the possession of Pardo‘s son, including a rifle and pistol ammunition, black tactical gear and an improvised explosive device made from a mortar-style firework. The family member also stated they found three loaded magazines and a note that had several names of mass shooters written on it. Some of the items were inscribed with “14 words” and “SS” symbols - references to white supremacy language and previous mass shootings, detectives said. Pardo had previously been approached about her son’s behavior by local law enforcement, child protective services and school officials, police said. Pardo “expressed to the school her support of (her son’s) violent expressions and drawings and does not feel concerned for his behavior,” the affidavit states. In January, the school became aware of drawings made by Pardo‘s son that featured the school’s name written beside a rifle and a map of the campus labeled “suicide route,” according to authorities. There were timestamps written on the drawing. Pardo‘s son was suspended in April after it was discovered he was researching the 2020 Christchurch mosque shooting on a school-issued computer. He had “described a fascination with past mass shooters,” the affidavit states. The student attended an alternative school until he returned to Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School on May 8. At that point, school officials implemented a safety plan in fear of potential violence. Pardo was issued a $75,000 bond, which she posted on Tuesday and was released from Bexar County Jail, records show. The school is located on the West Side between Zarzamora and Castroville roads. Read the letter school officials sent to parents below: Dear Families, I want to inform you of an incident that involved a student. Our police department investigated a concern with some posts the student made online. The student was detained off-campus and is being charged with Terrorism. Please know we take all potential threats seriously and act immediately to protect everyone in our care. We will always remain vigilant to ensure our learning and working environment is safe and secure. Student safety is a top priority at SAISD schools, and we want to keep families informed of situations as soon as we are able. We thank you for your support and understanding. Sincerely, Felismina Martinez, Principal Rhodes Middle School
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Firing up Rogue One now, which I've only seen once when it came out - only remember the Saw stuff and the ending. This is going to be good!
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When the said "Sgt. Lear," it sure sounded like Leah. I wad all like "what?!?" and rewinded to reread the captioning.
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That sounds like how some of us talk about our racist parents, siblings, cousins, in-laws, acquaintances, grandparents, etc. around here. The shitty thing is that it *is* normal, but that's the reality. I was in complete denial about how prevalent racism is in white society before TFG got elected, but there's no other way to explain his appeal to large swaths of Americans. I don't have cable, but I'm happy to hear they're bringing it up openly. Afyer all, sunshine is the best disinfectant.
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Two words: Blue Converse. IYKYK
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I get it, but he just cracked me up. Also, add Paul Ray's Twine Time on Saturday evenings.
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And John Aielli for the radio goofiness.
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Not really into the Nordic type anymore (ex-wife is a mix of Swedish, Scottish, Norwegian, and eastern Baltic; rules were followed on TOS), but I have a couple of extra bedrooms if she's really desperate.
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20 degrees above normal is totes normal.
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Tracking Trump Administration and Cabinet picks
bolverk replied to PenelopeWitherspoon's topic in Cloak Room
Todd Blanche, personal lawyer to the president, who lost defending the criminal case against Il Dookie in which TFG was convicted of 34 felonies, and who has zero library experience, has been appointed as the acting head of the Library of Congress, the second largest library in the world (according to Wikipedia). https://apnews.com/article/trump-library-congress-todd-blanche-carla-hayden-cc2154fa8644a5c29d196e505e4faa51 -
One thing to keep in mind is how the government classifies this kind of stuff when talking about data and understanding the difference between Industry Classification vs. Occupational Category. In other words, where people work vs. what people do. As you correctly point out, you can work in the manufacturing sector, but have an occupation in marketing, building maintenance, engineering, accounting, etc., and never see a factory floor. The kind of factory jobs most people think about in that industry, however, are production occupations (i.e., making stuff), and each of those occupations obviously requires different skill sets, education, and training. I know that sounds pedantic, or whatever, but that distinction really matters from the perspective of tallying official job counts and whatnot for data collection.
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Agreed. As a divorced guy who got laid off at the tail-end of the Great Recession and went crazy doing stupid shit for a good while, I can relate to Hamm's character. It's a good show.
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I was just chiming in on your previous comment about that cool scene: Well the bald chick became incapacitated fairly quickly, so maybe the scout team started to transform before they understood what was happening and had any ability to kill themselves. And letting you know that the scout team had been down there a long time. But, in retrospect, you're right that my response wasn't relevant at all to the point you were making. I think it was already on my mind, and I wanted to read in your comment something that wasn't actually meant.
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@TwiceHorn yeah, I heard about the Tories trying, but never really succeeding, at sending migrants to Rwanda. John Oliver had a while episode devoted to that topic a year or two ago. It was an excellent episode worth looking back up. They made a great mockery out of that attempted cruelty.
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Can you guys please start a new thread and take this argument elsewhere? It's so tangential to the topic that I keep forgetting that this is the thread where y'all are arguing this shit. When I see the thread has been updated, I click on it thinking there's news about all the poor bastards stuck in a tropical gulag and then find you fuckers going back and forth about bar associations and shit. STAHP!!!
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Rub some poop on it, and it'll be fine.
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Duffy's not living in the Real World.
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I think you're understanding me correctly. It was certainly a surprise to me when I was watching the post-episode stuff, and one of the showrunners (no real clue or memory of who was talking) said they'd been down there for a "years." @A-Tex Devil and @aggie08 provide better explanations/context, I think. But, yeah, it was a bit confusing when I heard that. I wasn't fully engaged, though, as I was sleepy, getting ready for bed, and still nursing a hangover from Saturday night.
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I also recall that in early January 2020, Xi had warned him in a phone call that it would be a monster. And to further 68's point, here's a timeline of Mr. It-Will-Magically-Disappear-By-Easter’s bullshit, leading up to that first precipitous drop in the market: May 2018 The Trump Administration disbands the White House pandemic response team. July 2019 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) epidemiologist embedded in China’s disease control agency left the post, and the Trump Administration eliminated the role. Oct. 2019 “Currently, there are insufficient funding sources designated for the federal government to use in response to a severe influenza pandemic.” Jan. 22, 2020 “We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China. It’s going to be just fine.” Jan. 24, 2020 Trump praises China’s handling of the coronavirus: “China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus. The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. It will all work out well. In particular, on behalf of the American People, I want to thank President Xi!” Jan. 28, 2020 “This will be the biggest national security threat you face in your presidency...This is going to be the roughest thing you face." Trump’s National Security Advisor says to Trump. Jan. 30, 2020 "The lack of immune protection or an existing cure or vaccine would leave Americans defenseless in the case of a full-blown coronavirus outbreak on US soil,...This lack of protection elevates the risk of the coronavirus evolving into a full-blown pandemic, imperiling the lives of millions of Americans.” [Memo from Trump Trade Advisor Peter Navarro] Feb. 2, 2020 “We pretty much shut it down coming in from China.” Feb. 7, 2020 “It’s also more deadly than even your strenuous flu... This is deadly stuff.” [Trump in a private interview with Bob Woodward from The Washington Post made public on Sept. 9, 2020] Feb. 10, 2020 “I think the virus is going to be—it’s going to be fine.” Feb. 10, 2020 “Looks like by April, you know in theory when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away.” Feb. 24, 2020 “The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA… the Stock Market starting to look very good to me!” Feb. 25, 2020 “CDC and my Administration are doing a GREAT job of handling Coronavirus.” Feb. 25, 2020 “I think that's a problem that’s going to go away… They have studied it. They know very much. In fact, we’re very close to a vaccine.” Feb. 26, 2020 “The 15 (cases in the US) within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero.” Feb. 26, 2020 “We're going very substantially down, not up.” Feb. 26, 2020 “Well, we're testing everybody that we need to test. And we're finding very little problem. Very little problem.” Feb. 26, 2020 "This is a flu. This is like a flu." Feb. 27, 2020 “It’s going to disappear. One day, it’s like a miracle, it will disappear.” Feb. 27, 2020 “The ineptness with which the Trump Administration approached this problem is not only serious, it can be deadly if not changed in the approach.” – Rep. Lloyd Doggett [During a hearing, Rep. Doggett questions HHS Sec. Azar on Trump's refusal to take this virus seriously, warning about mask and test shortages.] Feb. 28, 2020 “We're ordering a lot of supplies. We're ordering a lot of, uh, elements that frankly we wouldn't be ordering unless it was something like this. But we're ordering a lot of different elements of medical.” March 2, 2020 “You take a solid flu vaccine, you don't think that could have an impact, or much of an impact, on corona?” [Trump to health officials who answered "No."] March 2, 2020 “A lot of things are happening, a lot of very exciting things are happening and they’re happening very rapidly.” March 4, 2020 “Now, and this is just my hunch, and — but based on a lot of conversations with a lot of people that do this. Because a lot people will have this and it's very mild.” March 4, 2020 “If we have thousands or hundreds of thousands of people that get better just by, you know, sitting around and even going to work — some of them go to work, but they get better.” March 5, 2020 “I NEVER said people that are feeling sick should go to work.” March 5, 2020 “The United States… has, as of now, only 129 cases… and 11 deaths. We are working very hard to keep these numbers as low as possible!” March 6, 2020 “I think we’re doing a really good job in this country at keeping it down… a tremendous job at keeping it down.” March 6, 2020 “You have to be calm. It’ll go away.” March 6, 2020 “Anybody right now, and yesterday, anybody that needs a test gets a test. They’re there. And the tests are beautiful…. the tests are all perfect like the letter was perfect. The transcription was perfect. Right? This was not as perfect as that but pretty good.” March 6, 2020 “I like this stuff. I really get it. People are surprised that I understand it… Every one of these doctors said, ‘How do you know so much about this?’ Maybe I have a natural ability. Maybe I should have done that instead of running for president.” March 6, 2020 “I don't need to have the numbers double because of one ship that wasn't our fault.” March 7, 2020 “No, I’m not concerned at all. March 8, 2020 “We have a perfectly coordinated and fine-tuned plan at the White House for our attack on CoronaVirus.”
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In the post-episode discussion with the filmmakers, one mentioned that those people spore factories had been stuck down there in limbo for several years, which was surprising because, like you, I had initially assumed they were the team that had been mentioned earlier. I very much agree with your second point. When Ellie and Dina were shown wandering around the city yammering out loud, I wanted to tell them to STFU already. They clearly understand the need for relative quiet because of their reaction to the clanging tank hatch. With them not using their inside voices in a potentially hostile place, I got fairly annoyed by the casual disregard of stealth.
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