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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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Comment on Jimmy Kimmel pulled “indefinitely” by ABC after Charlie Kirk comments in ~tv
nukeman Link ParentIt mostly comes down to self-preservation. Orangina has openly talked about shutting down media organizations (or at the very least, making it effectively impossible for them to operate). It...It mostly comes down to self-preservation. Orangina has openly talked about shutting down media organizations (or at the very least, making it effectively impossible for them to operate). It wouldn’t surprise me if he has dirt on the companies (and he could get some pretty easily). And a lot of American political journalism is access-based, almost to the point of being gossip for nerds. Piss off your source too much, you don’t get more info. This is all on top of the greatest upheaval to media since the invention of the printing press: the internet.
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Comment on The abundance delusion (gifted link) in ~society
nukeman Link ParentOne of the core arguments is get government out of the way of government. Many regulations seriously hinder the ability of the government (not just the private sector) to do things and build...One of the core arguments is get government out of the way of government. Many regulations seriously hinder the ability of the government (not just the private sector) to do things and build things. A subway should not cost a billion dollars a mile when peer countries can do so for a quarter of the price. It shouldn’t take six months and a hundred thousand dollars to complete a study that says we should build better bus stops. That should be the time/cost to roll it out citywide. A couple of wealthy retirees shouldn’t be able to block upzoning a neighborhood to allow for four plexes.
Right now, government (and to a degree, Democrats) are very process-focused. Everything needs to go through XYZ steps. The average person is results-focused. They don’t care how something is done as long as it gets done. The longer it takes to do something, the less things get done, the more likely the average person is support politicians and administrators who are willing to break the system, regardless of whether or no that’s a good thing.
That’s not to say process is all bad. You want to prevent waste/fraud/abuse and ensure fairness, but that process should be straightforward, resistant to being gamed (especially through lawsuits), and quick.
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Comment on The abundance delusion (gifted link) in ~society
nukeman LinkThe biggest downfall of Abundance-type policy is going to be the weirdness of folks besides Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson who support Abundance and also espouse fringe ideas.The biggest downfall of Abundance-type policy is going to be the weirdness of folks besides Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson who support Abundance and also espouse fringe ideas.
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Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes
nukeman LinkWithout examples, I’m limited in what I can say. But, two thoughts: A lot of people write more formally here than one may be used to. AI text often has that same formality. Tildes is less...Without examples, I’m limited in what I can say. But, two thoughts:
- A lot of people write more formally here than one may be used to. AI text often has that same formality.
- Tildes is less U.S.-centric (low bar, but it’s definitely there), so there are Tilderinos from other countries who may have a very different context on an issue or point than the Americans on the site.
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Comment on How Honeycrisp apples went from marvel to mediocre in ~food
nukeman Link ParentMinus the specific Trump and Covid references, that whole comment feels like a trip back to a random forum circa 2012.Minus the specific Trump and Covid references, that whole comment feels like a trip back to a random forum circa 2012.
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Comment on US coffee prices surge in ~food
nukeman Link ParentI believe Hawaii is a true tropical climate, both by latitude and by temperature/rainfall.I believe Hawaii is a true tropical climate, both by latitude and by temperature/rainfall.
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Comment on US coffee prices surge in ~food
nukeman Link ParentOh no I actually hate coffee. I was just curious as to the reasons why.Oh no I actually hate coffee. I was just curious as to the reasons why.
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Comment on US coffee prices surge in ~food
nukeman Link ParentAny reason for why Hawaiian coffee is only okay-ish?Any reason for why Hawaiian coffee is only okay-ish?
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
nukeman Link Parent2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting is the big one I can think of.2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting is the big one I can think of.
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Comment on Commentary: prepare to say a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentThe fan palms don’t need watering once established. Others might, but even then there’s plenty of desert-origin alternatives. Additionally, people are not purely logical with sentimental things.The fan palms don’t need watering once established. Others might, but even then there’s plenty of desert-origin alternatives.
Additionally, people are not purely logical with sentimental things.
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Comment on Commentary: prepare to say a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees in ~enviro
nukeman LinkI’ve seen these sorts of articles for awhile. There’s plenty of palms that are drought tolerant desert natives. California’s own fan palm (seen in some of the photos) is one of them, and while it...I’ve seen these sorts of articles for awhile. There’s plenty of palms that are drought tolerant desert natives. California’s own fan palm (seen in some of the photos) is one of them, and while it naturally grows in oases, it can tolerate little-to-no irrigation once established. I suspect we’ll see palms stick around in the City of Angels.
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
nukeman Link ParentBoth Hitler and Putin had/have strong politico-military actions. Kirk did not.Both Hitler and Putin had/have strong politico-military actions. Kirk did not.
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
nukeman Link ParentTo my knowledge, no he isn’t. UVU is a commuter school with a pretty open campus right next to the Interstate. Based on his vantage point, and assuming he was quick enough, the shooter could’ve...To my knowledge, no he isn’t. UVU is a commuter school with a pretty open campus right next to the Interstate. Based on his vantage point, and assuming he was quick enough, the shooter could’ve been on the road in less than five minutes. At this point he could be in the wilderness somewhere.
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
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Comment on Is the concept of debate completely useless? in ~talk
nukeman LinkThe point of a debate isn’t to change your opponent’s mind, it is to sway the audience. Once you recognize that fact, common fallacious tactics (gish gollop, appeal to popularity, etc) and how to...The point of a debate isn’t to change your opponent’s mind, it is to sway the audience. Once you recognize that fact, common fallacious tactics (gish gollop, appeal to popularity, etc) and how to combat them, and common psychological biases of people (e.g., that emotion is more powerful than logic, or that relatability helps), then debating starts to make more sense.
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Comment on Disabling Auto-Zoom in the YouTube app (iOS) in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentNo, although I do have YouTube premium. So one would think they’d have the on/off setting enabled…No, although I do have YouTube premium. So one would think they’d have the on/off setting enabled…
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Comment on Disabling Auto-Zoom in the YouTube app (iOS) in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentWhat? My post doesn’t mention anything about Adblock or sponsor block?What? My post doesn’t mention anything about Adblock or sponsor block?
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Comment on What is a business/org that's so terrible no one should use if possible? in ~life
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Comment on Disabling Auto-Zoom in the YouTube app (iOS) in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentIt does, but I’m really looking for an automatic solution.It does, but I’m really looking for an automatic solution.
It broadly boils down to Dems being seen as feminine (mom, teacher, HR, etc) and the supplements being peddled there aimed at a masculine market, who don’t want to be associated with femininity.