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Comment on Lorde - Virgin (2025) in ~music
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Comment on Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete in ~music
nukeman Link ParentThat, and there’s also strong historic links between Irish Republicans and Palestinian nationalists (partly due to common anti-British sentiment).That, and there’s also strong historic links between Irish Republicans and Palestinian nationalists (partly due to common anti-British sentiment).
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Comment on Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete in ~music
nukeman Link ParentCitizens United held that you couldn’t prohibit electioneering communications by independent entities (corporations, unions, non-profits) between 30 to 60 days prior to an election. An opposite...Citizens United held that you couldn’t prohibit electioneering communications by independent entities (corporations, unions, non-profits) between 30 to 60 days prior to an election. An opposite decision would’ve meant that the FEC could, for example, ban a movie paid for by a union about U.S. Senators supporting Israel if it directly or indirectly advocated for or against a candidate.
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Comment on More than 200 women allege drugging with a diuretic to make them urinate during interviews by senior French civil servant in ~news
nukeman LinkCan someone explain why France is so… messed up with sexual stuff? This, pedophilia advocacy, adultery, etc?Can someone explain why France is so… messed up with sexual stuff? This, pedophilia advocacy, adultery, etc?
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Comment on US shoppers, drawn by steep discounts, power through Black Friday in ~finance
nukeman LinkI had to go by my local Walmart Friday morning to pick up some pet food, and it was… weirdly quiet. It was actually less busy than the afternoon/evening on days I normally go. Not sure if it was...I had to go by my local Walmart Friday morning to pick up some pet food, and it was… weirdly quiet. It was actually less busy than the afternoon/evening on days I normally go. Not sure if it was location, more people buying online, or sales being spread out over a longer period of time, but it was strange seeing as it wasn’t long ago I remember the massive lines and retailers dabbling in “Black Thursday.”
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Comment on Ex-Barack Obama aide says Holocaust education is ‘confusing’ young people into sympathizing with ‘weak, skinny’ Palestinians in ~society
nukeman Link ParentI don’t think it is a matter of belonging to a particular group, but whether the lessons and implications are universally applicable or more specific to anti-semitism. I may not have been clear in...I don’t think it is a matter of belonging to a particular group, but whether the lessons and implications are universally applicable or more specific to anti-semitism. I may not have been clear in my phrasing.
(Side note: The Holocaust page on Wikipedia does refer only to the murder of Jews. Other victims of the Nazis are covered in separate pages.)
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Comment on Ex-Barack Obama aide says Holocaust education is ‘confusing’ young people into sympathizing with ‘weak, skinny’ Palestinians in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThe discussion I’ve seen in some Jewish spaces is whether the Holocaust was a universal tragedy or a specifically Jewish one. I can understand both perspectives (The depths to which “civilization”...The discussion I’ve seen in some Jewish spaces is whether the Holocaust was a universal tragedy or a specifically Jewish one. I can understand both perspectives (The depths to which “civilization” can sink to for the former, and the unique industrialization of genocide through Operation Reinhard for the latter).
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Comment on US Senate suddenly passes the Jeffrey Epstein bill just hours after it cleared the House in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThey aren’t a single set of documents neatly bound in one binder. They are different files, spread out in offices throughout the country and in different formats (paper and electronic). Thorough...They aren’t a single set of documents neatly bound in one binder. They are different files, spread out in offices throughout the country and in different formats (paper and electronic). Thorough redactions alone are difficult. Actually forging them (or even just striking pages) would be almost impossible to pull off successfully.
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Comment on A Cloudflare outage is taking down large parts of the internet - X, ChatGPT and more affected in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentCompared to the gold standard five nines reliability of ye olde telephone system? Absolutely.Compared to the gold standard five nines reliability of ye olde telephone system? Absolutely.
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Comment on New York City Council pushes to legalize bodega cats, giving them ‘purr-fect’ legal status in ~life.pets
nukeman Link ParentCats are for mice, dogs are for rats. Hence the proliferation of small terriers that can squeeze into small spaces and kill rats with ferocity.Cats are for mice, dogs are for rats. Hence the proliferation of small terriers that can squeeze into small spaces and kill rats with ferocity.
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Comment on Longest government shutdown in US history ends after Donald Trump signs funding bill in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThe filibuster is a Senate rule. There is a lot of flexibility in what the Senate sets as their rules.The filibuster is a Senate rule. There is a lot of flexibility in what the Senate sets as their rules.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 3 in ~society
nukeman Link ParentFor the folks still on Reddit, you should see r/neoliberal on this one. They are PISSED.For the folks still on Reddit, you should see r/neoliberal on this one. They are PISSED.
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Comment on Libertarianism is dead in ~humanities
nukeman Link ParentThe Libertarian Party had a power struggle that resulted in the Mises Caucus taking over and endorsing Trump over the actual LP candidate. Beyond that however, there’s the deeper issue that LP...The Libertarian Party had a power struggle that resulted in the Mises Caucus taking over and endorsing Trump over the actual LP candidate.
Beyond that however, there’s the deeper issue that LP attracted a lot of people who were deeply cynical about politics, hated the system, or were wildly contrarian. All these demos have tended to support Trump.
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Comment on US teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m by jury in ~news
nukeman Link ParentIn Virginia, there is no age of criminal responsibility. You could hypothetically charge a newborn with a crime.In Virginia, there is no age of criminal responsibility. You could hypothetically charge a newborn with a crime.
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Comment on Donald Trump says nuclear weapons testing to resume in US after more than thirty years in ~society
nukeman (edited )Link ParentWith Trump, I’m pretty sure his motivations are “I like big booms,” wanting to show off to other countries, and the right folks having talked to him before his meeting with Xi. If there were...- With Trump, I’m pretty sure his motivations are “I like big booms,” wanting to show off to other countries, and the right folks having talked to him before his meeting with Xi.
- If there were issues with the stockpile, it would likely be handled without testing to the greatest extent possible.
- A few years ago, there was some discussion as to whether Russia or China were performing very low-yield (think under 100 lbs) tests. Both of them and the U.S. have signed (but not ratified) the comprehensive test ban treaty (which has a zero yield threshold). There were a couple of brief stinks made about it, but no formal or diplomatic protests were made. This leads me to think either nothing was happening or there’s another reason to not pursue it through official channels.
- As far as stockpile reliability, the computer modeling, component surveillances, and subcritical testing done all give high confidence. Explosive yield testing would increase this (I suspect in the realm of 95% vs 99% confidence, or 99% vs 99.999%), but not necessarily enough to justify the repercussions of doing so. In fairness though, sometimes old school testing just works. Imagine buying a new VW Golf in 1992, never driving it, but needing to be able to start it at a moments notice and drive 200 km on the Autobahn. Component testing and replacement would certainly help, but even being able to drive it around the block would be nice.
- The real places full-yield testing is useful is in new weapon development, weapon upgrades, and some safety testing. The weapons labs would love to be able to design new weapons and test them, rather than just having it be a theoretical exercise. New or upgraded weapons can be built for higher levels of surety, with it more closely integrated to the weapon. You could also improve the design from an EHS perspective. More interesting would be DHS building a couple of terrorist INDs and having DOE test them to look at feasibility, yield, and possible containment options.
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Comment on US Federal Aviation Administration reducing air traffic by 10% across forty ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentNominally yes, but I’ve lived in smaller cities the last few years where I can show up an hour before if I don’t have checked baggage, 90 minutes if I do. It’s great!Nominally yes, but I’ve lived in smaller cities the last few years where I can show up an hour before if I don’t have checked baggage, 90 minutes if I do. It’s great!
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Comment on Donald Trump says nuclear weapons testing to resume in US after more than thirty years in ~society
nukeman LinkFor those who want to understand how we currently handle “testing” the nuclear weapons stockpile, see the 2025 Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan. I’m also happy to try and answer some...For those who want to understand how we currently handle “testing” the nuclear weapons stockpile, see the 2025 Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan.
I’m also happy to try and answer some questions (after work today).
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Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news
nukeman Link ParentIf it’s for controlled substances, the DEA standard is apparently TL-30, meaning it must withstand 30 minutes of being attacked by tools. Explosives are a separate rating (TXTL), and I suspect a...If it’s for controlled substances, the DEA standard is apparently TL-30, meaning it must withstand 30 minutes of being attacked by tools. Explosives are a separate rating (TXTL), and I suspect a relatively small amount of explosives could get you in.
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Comment on New research shows attention lapses due to sleep deprivation coincide with a flushing of fluid from the brain in ~science
nukeman LinkSo how long until we see some sort of CSF “doping” to allow people to stay awake longer with less side effects?So how long until we see some sort of CSF “doping” to allow people to stay awake longer with less side effects?
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Comment on Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives three days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag in ~life
nukeman Link ParentOnly way it could be better is if he had a baguette and cheese as well.Only way it could be better is if he had a baguette and cheese as well.
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