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  1. Comment on California Governor Gavin Newsom praises Charlie Kirk’s outreach to young men, suggests Democrats do more of their own in ~society

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    Depending on how strong the backlash is to economic pain from tariffs etc, gerrymandering might not work the way it's expected to. Voters aren't always predictable.

    Depending on how strong the backlash is to economic pain from tariffs etc, gerrymandering might not work the way it's expected to. Voters aren't always predictable.

  2. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of September 15 in ~society

  3. Comment on Draft bill would, if passed, allow US President Donald Trump to wage war against drug traffickers and countries in ~society

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    To add to the previous reply comment, his ambitions in pursuing a drug war could easily include actually invading foreign territory on land. Remember his desire to annex Canada and his accusations...

    To add to the previous reply comment, his ambitions in pursuing a drug war could easily include actually invading foreign territory on land. Remember his desire to annex Canada and his accusations that Canada is a major source for drugs? There is also Mexico and its cartels. There is also of course Venezuela and its oil resources.

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  5. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I'm reading Ted Chiang Stories of your life and others for Tildes book club.

    I'm reading Ted Chiang Stories of your life and others for Tildes book club.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on More US employers fire workers over Charlie Kirk posts as pressure from right mounts in ~society

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    I'm afraid it's going to escalate into something like the Troubles in Ireland. None of this is good news.

    I'm afraid it's going to escalate into something like the Troubles in Ireland. None of this is good news.

    11 votes

  7. Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes

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    Humans can definitely be into mushroom circles and flowers and prefer to avoid cold iron, yep.

    Humans can definitely be into mushroom circles and flowers and prefer to avoid cold iron, yep.

    11 votes

  8. Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes

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    Yes, there is a big difference between possible and likely given usual human motivations. Still, as you say, someone might want to test a bot.

    Yes, there is a big difference between possible and likely given usual human motivations.

    Still, as you say, someone might want to test a bot.

    5 votes

  9. Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes

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    Tildes is protected from malicious actors and from spammers. They are spotted and removed. Bots is a more difficult question. If the bot doesn't violate rules and norms here then presumably it...

    Tildes is protected from malicious actors and from spammers. They are spotted and removed.

    Bots is a more difficult question. If the bot doesn't violate rules and norms here then presumably it would just continue.

    12 votes

  12. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    I watched Anxious People and enjoyed it. I was partly watching to see what they would do with the story, which I had already read as a book. They were pretty faithful to the source material and I...

    I watched Anxious People and enjoyed it. I was partly watching to see what they would do with the story, which I had already read as a book. They were pretty faithful to the source material and I enjoyed the show.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on California's next energy experiment is happening above aqueducts, reducing evaporation and increasing solar panel efficiency in ~enviro

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    I remember as a young girl asking why the aqueducts were not covered to reduce evaporation. I'm in favor of this development.

    I remember as a young girl asking why the aqueducts were not covered to reduce evaporation.

    I'm in favor of this development.

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Seeking recommendations for a solo journey to London in ~travel

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    If you like books, London has amazing book stores. The British museum has a huge variety of things. I liked the medieval clocks and the illuminated manuscripts. Oxford isn't far by train and the...

    If you like books, London has amazing book stores.

    The British museum has a huge variety of things. I liked the medieval clocks and the illuminated manuscripts.

    Oxford isn't far by train and the old college architecture is stunning. (Likewise Cambridge)

    London has great theater, including but not limited to Shakespeare

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Tildes Book Club schedule 2025 - 2026 in ~books

  17. Comment on My guess and opinion on the common blockers to Linux adoption in ~tech

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    I agree but some people don't make the effort to learn any language that is not what they learned growing up.

    I agree but some people don't make the effort to learn any language that is not what they learned growing up.

  20. Comment on Kaiser says no limits on COVID vaccine for its patients in ~health

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    After receiving a serious diagnosis, I have access to more Kaiser specialists than I want. If you ever seriously suspect something, I suggest doing everything you can to get assessed, possibly...

    After receiving a serious diagnosis, I have access to more Kaiser specialists than I want.

    If you ever seriously suspect something, I suggest doing everything you can to get assessed, possibly including going outside their system for a second opinion.

    But also I was diagnosed by kaiser.

    4 votes