For these events it’s people not keeping their trees trimmed and away from power lines.
Unless Texas is somehow different than Ohio (possible, I know) people aren't responsible for this. The power company is the one that should be maintaining proper clearances, installing protective devices to isolate sections, etc.
Source: I worked for a power company for almost 2 decades and now am doing grid mod consulting.
I assume you don't suffer from it. Even with the house closed up, the AC on, multiple air purifiers running 24/7, and regular antihistamines it's still a fucking bitch during pollen season. Hell even adding a Sudafed while venturing outside doesn't fully negate the effects.
That's because you're in a cult, Tim. I know exactly zero people that are hard-core Biden supporters. Those of us that voted for him picked the "not Trump" option. And, unfortunately, it looks like I'll have to pick that option again.
When looking at it that way it's actually a pretty impressive accomplishment. Yes it's not exactly in-line with the population but that would be damn near impossible to do given the various demographics across the entire US.
Without digging too far, seems hit net worth is around $6 billion. Obviously that's nothing compared to say Bezos but if he wanted to ride a dick-shaped rocket into space I'm sure he could arrange it. He does, however, own the sub that holds the records for deepest crewed dives in all 5 oceans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSV_Limiting_Factor
As you said though, he seems to be pretty much chill and until the day he passes away I think Valve is safe. And that will be a sad day...
My mother is thoroughly addicted to Facebook and literally gets all her news from there. I keep sending her warnings about more targeted AI generated content and she keeps shrugging it off saying she "does her own research and doesn't just blindly accept what gets posted." Which from talking to her I know is total bullshit. I don't know how to pull her out of it...
It's interesting your bring this up. Not long ago I was having basically this exact same discussion with my brother. Baring you second point, I honestly don't know how I feel.
On the one hand - if it's strictly images for himself and it DOES dissuade seeking out real CSAM (I'm not convinced of this) then I don't really see the issue.
On the other hand - I feel like it could be a gateway to something more (your second point). Kinda like a drug, right? You need a heavier and heavier hit to keep the same high. Seems like it wouldn't be a stretch to go from AI generated imagery to actual CSAM.
But yeah, I don't know. We live in an odd time for sure.
Not only that, but if any of them are on any kind of social media AT ALL or hell even listen to the radio or watch TV it seems like it would be damn near impossible to avoid a random headline here and there. This trial has been covered ad nauseam by both US-based and international news outlets. Hell on a Windows PC if you open up Bing with the default settings you get a news page in your face.
Given he's a republican it's equally likely he's lying and was the one that instructed her to fly them or even did it himself.