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Just out here trying to make sense of the world. Glad to be on this life raft with all of you! #bluecrew

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'nuff said
May 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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April 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Full conversation: x.com/i/grok/share...

This may be the start of a series of questions posed specifically to Musk's Grok AI, which will be hard for MAGA to argue as biased or fake. Thoughts?
Q: What impact will implementation of the SAVE Act have on voting? Is there widespread voting fraud currently, as proponents of the bill insist? GROK SUMMARY: The SAVE Act’s premise hinges on a problem — widespread noncitizen voting — that lacks empirical support. Its requirements could erect unnecessary hurdles, disproportionately harming vulnerable groups while straining election systems. However, dismissing public concerns about integrity risks alienating voters; a balanced approach might improve data-sharing (e.g., federal citizenship databases) without blanket documentation mandates. The bill’s fast-tracked passage in the House (April 10, 2025) suggests political momentum, but Senate approval remains uncertain. In short, the SAVE Act could significantly restrict voting access for millions of eligible citizens, particularly marginalized groups, with little evidence that it addresses a meaningful fraud problem. Existing safeguards already minimize fraud, which is statistically negligible. (15 web sources)
April 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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To me, this speaks to the heart of any successful society, democracy, religion, family, friendship, and civil discourse. Contributing to the darkness only makes it more difficult for all of us to find our way.
Blowing out someone else's candle won't make yours shine brighter.
January 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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A more accurate way to consider things
Socialism is the Fire Department trying to save your home. Capitalism is the Insurance Company denying your claim
January 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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This sums things up quite nicely
"Happy Ew Year" sign on building
January 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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This is just horrifying. Leon is amplifying a message that being a decent human being is a threat that needs to be squashed
January 2, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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I love this so much!
"The concept that everyone is on a spectrum, and that nothing is clearly defined, is just such a clear path to empathy." - Dan Levy
January 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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So fitting...
December 26, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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November 26, 2024 at 1:16 AM
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Perspective worth sharing...
November 21, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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Enjoy the moment! This feels a lot like hope #bluesky #19Million
November 18, 2024 at 3:22 AM
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My first post here. If you haven't seen it already, this will put a smile on your face, I promise!
November 12, 2024 at 8:32 PM