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credo ,

$120K/yr in gifts seems perfectly reasonable. I just haven’t pulled on my bootstraps hard enough to find such nice friends.

Maybe next year!

Canadian warship sharing an anchorage with Russian vessels in Cuba (www.cbc.ca)

The Royal Canadian Navy now finds itself in the unusual position of both shadowing Russian warships as a threat in the Caribbean and sharing an anchorage with them as a guest in the port of Havana — because Canada accepted an invitation to send a patrol ship to Cuba while the Russian navy is in town....

credo , (edited )

Really?

Cuba has long had good relations with Russia. It was a key ally to the former Soviet Union during the Cold War that briefly hosted nuclear missiles at Moscow’s behest during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

www.cnn.com/2024/06/12/americas/…/index.html

Also…

Again on October 19, 1960, almost two years after the Cuban Revolution had led to the deposition of the Batista regime, the U.S. placed an embargo on exports to Cuba except for food and medicine after Cuba nationalized the US-owned Cuban oil refineries without compensation. On February 7, 1962, the embargo was extended to include almost all exports.

I would argue the original reasoning was very valid. Helps to know the history though, I guess.

credo ,

I already provided the reasoning. Where does it say, “because they’re communist”?

(Let me know if you have a processing deficiency)

credo ,

Maybe they were getting outputs? Just with less time sitting and staring at a monitor than expected.

credo ,

Well… too much could be bad for you…

Just sayin. Use the good lube.

credo ,

I bet it has a Ministry of Definistry.

credo ,

They committed a conspiracy to win. Schemed it ahead of time and everything.

credo ,

And yet Trump canceled all the forward progress. Coincidence?

credo ,

🎶 The world, the world, the world is on fire. 🎶

credo ,

I dunno. Perhaps the GOP will vote for him if he’s convicted? They seem to go for that sort of thing.

credo ,

You can add “&t=1h9m20s” to the end of that URL to take folks straight there.

www.youtube.com/live/4bL5zRBns7I?si=Nj2s3lJ4t3o1h…

credo ,

I’m still sullen about napster. It didn’t change anything about music sharing- other than to take music sharing into the spotlight. I.e., they got greedy and gained the attention of the media.

credo ,

The researchers spent all their money on walkers. Pretty shit hypothesis if you ask me; those things are worthless in a snow drift.

credo ,

I like to follow “media” outlets that parrot whateverTrump says. It makes me feel better about the lies I tell myself.

credo ,

Or maybe he just gave it a little nudge?

Are shrunken heads a rights violation?

If we consider post-mortem rights to matter morally, then something like necrophilia or defiling someone’s body after their death would be immoral even if they don’t experience it (obviously) and even if they don’t have any family or loved ones around to witness it or know that it happened. As an extension of themself,...

credo ,

By extension of this philosophy, we shouldn’t bury people, since worms will desecrate their deceased flesh. It seems to me then that shrunken heads might be a good way to save space.

I’m okay with it. Unless we start putting them on keychains. That might be taking it too far.

Trump supporters try to doxx jurors and post violent threats after his conviction (t.co)

“We need to identify each juror. Then make them miserable. Maybe even suicidal,” wrote another user on the same forum. “1,000,000 men (armed) need to go to washington and hang everyone. That’s the only solution,” wrote another user. “This s— is out of control.”...

credo ,

Here is the problem: These people very carefully choose their words. It’s not illegal to “wish” all the jurors are outed, tortured, maimed, and drawn and quartered over a bed of coals- along with their families, neighbors and first grade teachers.

See that’s all okay to say apparently. This is our legal system. It’s not until they actually say, “I’m going to […],” that LE gets involved. Because none of that other stuff was a direct threat, or intended to incite violence, or intended to instill fear. They were just harmless wishes. Super okay, and nothing to worry about, you see?

credo , (edited )

This is exactly what they’ve done. Notice everything (except for “make them miserable”, which isn’t inherently illegal…) is placed on “someone else should…”:

1,000,000 men (armed) need to […]

I hope every juror is doxxed and they pay […]

May God strike them dead.

They know exactly what they are doing. Doing it mafia style, just like dear leader.

Edit: Idiots downvoting what’s right in their face. Can’t believe facts, only emotions. Just like the idiots following Trump. Idiots are idiots. Here is more evidence for you, on this exact topic from reuters:

While the posts identified by Reuters all called for violence or insurrection, most fell short of the legal standard for a prosecutable threat, which typically requires evidence that the comment reflects a clear intent to act or instill fear, rather than simply suggesting a frightening outcome.

reuters.com/…/trump-supporters-call-riots-violent…

Robotic 'Third Thumb' Makes Tasks Possible With One Hand; Can Be A Game Changer For The Disabled (www.ibtimes.co.uk)

This controllable prosthetic, the Third Thumb, attaches to the right hand, granting wearers the ability to perform a slew of one-handed tasks such as grasping objects, opening bottles, sorting cards, and even peeling a banana.

credo ,

Uh. This is not a good picture my journalism dudes. It’s strap-on; what kind of tasks are we talking about here?

IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025 (apnews.com)

The IRS said Thursday it will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system that it experimented with this year and is asking all 50 states and the District of Columbia to help taxpayers file their returns through the program in 2025....

credo ,

Very simple returns. Fillers couldn’t even participate if they had child care deductions. I hope they scale out capabilities too along with this expansion.

And not to sound too pessimistic, but I doubt we’ll get participation in all 50 states by 2025, since those tax rules need to be added to the system as well. It sounds quite complicated for a one year project. So just some expectation management in this one. Fingers crossed.

credo ,

How are you for TP? I’m building my cache up.

credo ,

Florida says he can vote based on the conviction being in NY, and in NY he can vote unless he’s incarcerated.

credo ,

Here is a better worded article snip from wapo:

Under Florida law, those convicted of crimes in other states cannot vote if they are barred from voting in the state where they committed their offenses, according to the U.S. Vote Foundation. New York law bars felons from voting while they are incarcerated but not when they are on probation or parole, according to the foundation and Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt. Trump has not been sentenced yet and could remain free while he appeals his convictions. That means Trump will probably be allowed to cast a ballot as long as he is not behind bars this fall.

credo ,

Please make the first two pages of my lemmy variations on this headline.

credo ,

They were locker room felonies.

credo ,

Ukraine’s effort heavily relies on artillery, which accounts for a substantial portion of battlefield casualties. Ukrainian forces require around 75,000 artillery shells per month just to hold their current positions, and potentially double that amount for offensive operations. In contrast, Russia is capable of firing approximately 300,000 shells monthly, supported by both domestic production and imports from North Korea.

Interestingly, South Korea has also become a key player in supplying artillery ammo, agreeing to transfer 300,000 155mm shells to the U.S., which in turn helped replenish stocks sent to Ukraine in 2023.

Can South Korean 105-Millimeter Ammunition Rescue Ukraine?.

How weapons from Western allies are strengthening Ukraine’s defence against Russia.

credo ,

Yeah, except in this situation the covenant send their member species to school on Earth to learn how to adapt the technology too.

credo ,

Well, if you don’t have one then you’re in the bottom half obviously. That can’t be good to be rolling around on 49th percentile wheels.

credo ,

Do you expect us to consume that?

credo ,

But you did not, in the future.

credo ,

It needs to be “if you disagree without evidence.”

They can leave that whole “if you’re not a scientist” bit in the rubbish bin.

credo ,

I upvoted both of you. This requires deeper debate.

credo , (edited )

Pros:

  1. Maintaining public trust and promoting integrity
  • Barring those under felony indictment from running for office could help maintain public confidence in the integrity of elected officials and the political process.
  • It sets a higher standard for candidates, emphasizing that those seeking public office should not be facing serious criminal charges.
  • It underscores the expectation that public officials should be free from wrongdoing and suspicion of significant criminal activity, cultivating a political environment where ethical behavior is prioritized.
  1. Reducing corruption and preventing distractions
  • Individuals under felony indictment may be more susceptible to engaging in corrupt activities. Preventing them from running for office reduces the likelihood of corrupt practices infiltrating government.
  • Legal battles can be time-consuming and distracting, detracting from a candidate’s ability to focus on campaigning and, if elected, governing effectively.
  • If an elected official is convicted of a felony while in office, it could lead to their removal, necessitating a special election and causing disruption and additional costs.
  • If an elected official is convicted of a felony while in office, that individual may use the office itself to avoid sentencing outcomes.
  1. Maintaining national security
  • [While I am less than thrilled to include this one, ] Allowing individuals under felony indictment to run for office could pose national security risks, especially if their past actions have compromised national security.
  • Individuals under the influence of external and independent nations may have resources beyond the intended scope of our elections process, giving them an artificial boost towards victory. This is akin to a complete capture of our Government in the case of the Office of the Presidency. Or near enough.

Cons:

  1. Presumption of innocence and potential for political manipulation
  • In the U.S. legal system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Preventing those under indictment from running could be seen as undermining this principle by imposing a penalty based on an unproven allegation.
  • There is a risk that felony charges could be brought against candidates for political reasons to prevent them from running, exploiting the indictment process to eliminate competition and undermine the fairness of elections.
  1. Limiting voters’ choices and potential for disenfranchisement
  • Such a restriction would limit the pool of candidates available to voters, potentially preventing them from choosing their preferred representative.
  • Voters may wish to support a candidate who, despite being under indictment, they believe is the best choice. Restricting candidates based on indictments can be seen as undemocratic and paternalistic.
  1. Variable legal standards and unequal treatment
  • Different jurisdictions may have varying standards and processes for indictments, leading to potential inconsistencies in the application of this restriction.
  • This variability can result in unequal treatment of candidates based on where they are running for office, creating a patchwork of standards that complicates the electoral process.
  • Depending on how such a rule is applied, it could disproportionately affect certain communities that face higher rates of criminal legal system involvement.

My conclusion. This was stated elsewhere in the comments and is also my number one priority (aside from an alternative voting pipe dream):

-Education.

With an educated, well-reasoning and engaged populace, we don’t need the Government to coddle its voters. It’s a wonder Republicans are so against education and critical thinking skills.

One additional note that doesn’t really fit in the pros/cons list itself: This change would probably require a constitutional amendment, not just a standard law.

Edit- sources for further reading

politifact.com/…/can-donald-trump-run-president-i…

thepoliticswatcher.com/…/convicted-felons-run-pre…

www.voanews.com/a/…/6703196.html

milwaukeeindependent.com/…/prison-cell-oval-offic…

credo ,

It’s not A/B testing if they aren’t getting feedback.

credo ,

Just because you click on it that doesn’t make it accurate. More importantly, that text isn’t “clickable”, so they can’t be measuring raw engagement either.

Linus Tech Tips (LTT) release investigation results on former accusations (x.com)

There were a series of accusations about our company last August from a former employee. Immediately following these accusations, LMG hired Roper Greyell - a large Vancouver-based law firm specializing in labor and employment law, to conduct a third-party investigation. Their website describes them as “one of the largest...

credo ,

I really key in on the language of these types of releases. First is,

To ensure a fair investigation, LMG did not comment or publicly release any data and asked our team members to do the same.

So… keeping yo mouth shut is not ensuring a “fair investigation.” It’s protecting yourself.

Next, phrases like,

Claims of bullying and harassment were not substantiated.

Is not proof of anything- other than there was no proof. That’s why you hire a third party to speak for you. Instead of you saying, “I didn’t do it,” (which of course almost anyone would - true or not) the “independent” investigator can say, “I didn’t find any proof.”

The strongest language here,

Allegations that sexual harassment were ignored or not addressed were false.

…is interesting. I guess it depends on what they mean by “addressed.” If I slapped a colleague on the back and said, “That was hilarious!”, I hardly ignored it. You could even say I addressed it.

I’m not saying I believe I’ve way or the other. All I’m pointing out is this means basically nothing.

credo ,

LMG says they didn’t do a thing

Yes, please show me this language.

And I never said I was waiting for proof, thanks. Feel free to read the whole thing.

credo ,

everyone agrees that war is awful

That doesn’t appear to be the case in Ukraine.

credo ,

ITT: People who can’t see forest, for trees.

credo ,

Putin you fuck. Putin doesn’t agree.

credo ,

I think they were saying he was a closeted murderer. Seems reasonable I guess. All things considered.

credo ,

My life is needlessly difficult because I try to understand stupid people. It wears me out.

credo ,

I’ve heard the early Internet age referred to as the future dark ages. When all the work, information and content is digitized, it’s prone to being lost to history forever.

credo ,

But I mean, for one person it’s not bisexual. Isn’t that just bisexual sex with a plus one?

credo ,

Now we know how they got into Epstein’s cell.

credo ,

If you don’t like CNN stop listening to it 25/8. Same for Fox, et al.

I’m sorry, did you think the people complaining about corporate media are actually watching it? Like they don’t understand they don’t have to? That’s not the issue at all and I’m not sure why you think it is. People complain because naive people watch it. People with malleable, unscientific, unquestioning minds. People who listen to those channels for the echo chamber and sense of validation it provides them.

No one would care except, their votes count too.

credo ,

This doesn’t sound like a subscription, so much as consumption based billing. They make their money back by cornering the building-level market (perhaps landlords can put in competing chargers?) and charging a higher charging fee… okay that’s confusing. Charging a higher “fillup” fee.

Nearly 1 in 5 US abortions now provided through telehealth, with thousands accessed under shield laws each month, report says (apnews.com)

Most abortions in the United States are medication abortions, and telehealth has become an increasingly common way to access abortion pills — especially since the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision revoked the federal right to an abortion....

credo ,

Republicans are coming after this through the Comstock act:

The Comstock Act was passed by Congress under the administration of Ulysses S. Grant and criminalized the act of using the U.S. Postal Service to send “obscene” materials such as contraceptives, substances that induce abortion, pornographic content, sex toys and any written material about these items.

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