clearedtoland @ clearedtoland @lemmy.world

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The equivalent of “Per my last email…”

RIP Aaron Eisenberg. I would’ve instantly jumped on a cameo or series with him.

For an initially shallow and annoying character, Nog had one of the best character arcs in ST.

You know, bet they could use an Apothecary while they’re at it.

Anyway…

“… The only thing that would make him better would be a baseball bat.” That’s how I expected that sentence to end. I have no idea why but I think it still makes sense!

But what about Gaetz, the Master Troll.

Edit: I take it back. He’s more of a Karen, right?

This has, disappointingly, always been the inevitable truth. The same technology that propels us also further binds us. Today, it’s facial recognition. Well before that, our phone and web data, license plate scanners, employee badges, credit card usage could reasonably track and expose us.

The tech itself isn’t harmful, it’s how it’s used that causes harm. People need and absolutely deserve protection - perhaps through legislation. The unfortunate thing is that responding to hysteria only handicaps technology we don’t yet fully understand.

Steve Jobs is seething right now…

But but…think of all Key West tourists lined up for their selfies!

I feel like I’m in an M.C. Escher…or CCMF?

My wife makes fun of me when I step away to take/make a call. 1) I’m trying not to be rude and 2) I need room to pace and think my thoughts.

There is little to no precedent for a sitting president joining striking workers on a picket line.

Seth Harris, a former top labor policy adviser for Mr. Biden, said he was not aware of any president walking a picket line before.

Openly siding with Labor. That’s a bold declaration for any politician, especially the president. President Chad.

So, like Unity, they just want to increase their share?

Ngl, started reading the headline and thought this was going to be a tax on heavy people to combat the threat posed by obesity…

I know they won’t but I feel this is one product Apple should offer a simple swap program for users that recently purchased the AirPods Pro 2. It’s not a big deal now, and may never really be, but it does feel like a real F-U to Pro 2 owners.

On one hand, I think it’s disgusting and absurdly dysfunctional to resort to a shutdown and harming workers in some political tit-for-tat.

On the other, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, I like what Gaetz is doing here. I don’t agree with his politics or insanity but I’m tired of seeing Congress string up bandaid measure after bandaid measure, kicking the can, and never truly doing their job. Enough with the political brownie points or donor money - do your job and get some bipartisan support to make things work.

Onions have layers. Ogres have layers.

IMO Citizens United is what brought US Politics to where we are today. Legalized money laundering and influence purchasing are apt descriptors. The sheer flood of money since CU catapulted us into the era of massive ad and social media spending.

The SCOTUS corruption is seriously disturbing though. There seems to be zero appetite from the Justice Dept., Executive or Legislative branches to rock the boat. The media keeps bringing the stories and all the public gets are tepid remarks and half-hearted investigation announcements.