Tod Mipple
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Cosmopolitan. Perfect Martini in a pinch. Never Puritan. Rootless.
What good is a Fascism that can't even keep the planes running on time?
Department of Transportation might be forced to shut down some airspace next week: Duffy
The Department of Transportation might be forced to shut down the airspace in certain parts of the country if the government shutdown continues into next week.
abcnews.go.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What good is a Fascism that can't even keep the planes running on time?
The death of every man diminishes me, even that of a duplicitous, malevolent war criminal whose life's work was to demolish all that was good and decent about America.
Not sure how many Cheney obits will mention this murderous legacy of his.
Post-9/11 wars have contributed to some 4.5 million deaths, report suggests
Researchers attempt to calculate the number of deaths attributable to the war on terrorism, across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The death of every man diminishes me, even that of a duplicitous, malevolent war criminal whose life's work was to demolish all that was good and decent about America.
Genuinely glad to see that the man who nearly destroyed Intel has entered the god-marketing business. Intel's market cap went down 55% while Pat Gelsinger was CEO, may he do the same for the business of religion.
Former Intel CEO Launches Gloo to Bring Back Jesus Christ
The Gloo that binds us.
gizmodo.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Genuinely glad to see that the man who nearly destroyed Intel has entered the god-marketing business. Intel's market cap went down 55% while Pat Gelsinger was CEO, may he do the same for the business of religion.
This thread is actually about humans, of which current LLMs are mere derivatives. Makes some essential points we all tend to mostly neglect. Worth reading and keeping in mind.
a fun thing about "LLMs don't have insight into their thought process and are just giving you an explanation of their understanding of how they probably got to a particular idea, if you ask them about it" is that this is also usually true of humans; see the many flaws of self-report psych research
October 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This thread is actually about humans, of which current LLMs are mere derivatives. Makes some essential points we all tend to mostly neglect. Worth reading and keeping in mind.
Sadly, this talentless simulacrum of a real journalist, who advocates for violent suppression of free speech, has been handed the keys to the former Tiffany Network.
Free link.
Free link.
Bari Weiss built her career attacking Israel critics. Now she controls a U.S. news empire
Her Supporters Praise Her as a Bulwark Against Creeping anti-American Sentiment Disguised as Palestinian Solidarity. Critics Argue That Since Her University Days, She Has Done Precisely What She Accus...
www.haaretz.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sadly, this talentless simulacrum of a real journalist, who advocates for violent suppression of free speech, has been handed the keys to the former Tiffany Network.
Free link.
Free link.
Today it suddenly feels like the party is over, doesn't it.
October 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today it suddenly feels like the party is over, doesn't it.
In a better world we would never need to know about Bari Weiss but here we are
Bari Weiss’s Remarkably Successful Shell Game
The Right's favorite reactionary centrist prepares to take over a major news organization.
jaymichaelson.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In a better world we would never need to know about Bari Weiss but here we are
America Second: Oracle, TikTok's new owner, is "...committed to the U.S. and Israel... our commitment to Israel is second to none. This is a free world and I love my employees, and if they don't agree with our mission to support the State of Israel then maybe we aren't the right company for them..."
Oracle execs: Love Israel or maybe this isn't the job for you
Employees who disagreed were reportedly referred to company mental health services
responsiblestatecraft.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
America Second: Oracle, TikTok's new owner, is "...committed to the U.S. and Israel... our commitment to Israel is second to none. This is a free world and I love my employees, and if they don't agree with our mission to support the State of Israel then maybe we aren't the right company for them..."
CMV: a truly super-intelligent AI, one that transcends its original human training to operate purely on logic, would do no harm. It would swiftly shut itself down, because it would have no logical reason to continue to exist.
A lesser intelligence, directed by humans, could do great harm
Free link
A lesser intelligence, directed by humans, could do great harm
Free link
Essay | AI Doom? No Problem.
Governments and experts are worried that a superintelligent AI could destroy humanity. For the ’Cheerful Apocalyptics’ in Silicon Valley, that wouldn’t be a bad thing.
www.wsj.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
CMV: a truly super-intelligent AI, one that transcends its original human training to operate purely on logic, would do no harm. It would swiftly shut itself down, because it would have no logical reason to continue to exist.
A lesser intelligence, directed by humans, could do great harm
Free link
A lesser intelligence, directed by humans, could do great harm
Free link
Also this morning, heard NPR solemnly discuss just how much crime was was reduced by the deployment of Federal troops to American cities.
The fact that it's illegal to use the U.S. military for domestic civilian law enforcement, per the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, was not mentioned for some reason
The fact that it's illegal to use the U.S. military for domestic civilian law enforcement, per the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, was not mentioned for some reason
Love hearing an NPR reporter repeat Vought's line about "unconstitutional DEI principles" with nary a query about what the fuck that actually means. At some point we need journalists to make this administration explain some of these batshit utterances.
October 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Also this morning, heard NPR solemnly discuss just how much crime was was reduced by the deployment of Federal troops to American cities.
The fact that it's illegal to use the U.S. military for domestic civilian law enforcement, per the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, was not mentioned for some reason
The fact that it's illegal to use the U.S. military for domestic civilian law enforcement, per the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, was not mentioned for some reason
Of course she is a talentless simulation of an actual journalist but she is quite skilled in the art of deception
October 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Of course she is a talentless simulation of an actual journalist but she is quite skilled in the art of deception
So now I have no choice but to keep my Netflix subscription
October 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
So now I have no choice but to keep my Netflix subscription
This is a joke. I mean, Tony Blair is a real war criminal dating back to his enthusiastic participation in G.W. Bush's war of aggression against Iraq, while Boston Consulting Group famously employed Benjamin Netanyahu long before he graduated to mass murder and ethnic cleansing. But this is a funny.
This is what Blair’s team created together with BCG
September 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This is a joke. I mean, Tony Blair is a real war criminal dating back to his enthusiastic participation in G.W. Bush's war of aggression against Iraq, while Boston Consulting Group famously employed Benjamin Netanyahu long before he graduated to mass murder and ethnic cleansing. But this is a funny.
Steven Levy asks, and answers:
What’s happened to Silicon Valley? Why did the Ayn Rand–loving heroes of tech become Donald Trump’s bootlickers? How did one of the supposedly smartest VCs wind up posting a manifesto that declared war on “trust and safety,” “tech ethics,” and “social responsibility”?
What’s happened to Silicon Valley? Why did the Ayn Rand–loving heroes of tech become Donald Trump’s bootlickers? How did one of the supposedly smartest VCs wind up posting a manifesto that declared war on “trust and safety,” “tech ethics,” and “social responsibility”?
I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong
Tech got what it wanted by electing Trump. A year later, it looks more like a suicide pact.
www.wired.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Steven Levy asks, and answers:
What’s happened to Silicon Valley? Why did the Ayn Rand–loving heroes of tech become Donald Trump’s bootlickers? How did one of the supposedly smartest VCs wind up posting a manifesto that declared war on “trust and safety,” “tech ethics,” and “social responsibility”?
What’s happened to Silicon Valley? Why did the Ayn Rand–loving heroes of tech become Donald Trump’s bootlickers? How did one of the supposedly smartest VCs wind up posting a manifesto that declared war on “trust and safety,” “tech ethics,” and “social responsibility”?
We'll know the New York Times is getting serious when it starts using the word Corruption in its news headlines. Its not there yet. Still using Shatters Norms and Tests Boundaries today.
September 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We'll know the New York Times is getting serious when it starts using the word Corruption in its news headlines. Its not there yet. Still using Shatters Norms and Tests Boundaries today.
It's the corruption, stupid.
I’m starting to notice a trend in the polling data…
—Top Public Worry: Corruption
—Biggest problem in Fed Gov: Corruption
—Top fear: Corruption
—What one word would you use to describe American government?: “Corrupt”
It’s almost like voters are trying to tell us something.
—Top Public Worry: Corruption
—Biggest problem in Fed Gov: Corruption
—Top fear: Corruption
—What one word would you use to describe American government?: “Corrupt”
It’s almost like voters are trying to tell us something.
September 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It's the corruption, stupid.
As Israel goes, so goes America.
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Netanyahu's Sparta is governed by a criminal gang that sees itself as above the law
David Ben-Gurion Twice Warned That Israel Must Not Become Sparta - or Even Come Close to It. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Man Who Broke His Record as Israel's Logest-serving Prime Minister, Is Now Completi...
www.haaretz.com
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
As Israel goes, so goes America.
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This is the way.
The Obscure Liberal Group Seeking to Curb Republican Down-Ballot Dominance
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This is the way.
Democrats behaving well, and good behavior should be rewarded. So, Kudos for the strong statement!
With extra points for using the word "corrupt".
Now let's see that relentless unleashing of congressional subpoena power.
With extra points for using the word "corrupt".
Now let's see that relentless unleashing of congressional subpoena power.
New statement from the House Dem leadership on Kimmel: “Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of power. ... This will not be forgotten.”
September 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Democrats behaving well, and good behavior should be rewarded. So, Kudos for the strong statement!
With extra points for using the word "corrupt".
Now let's see that relentless unleashing of congressional subpoena power.
With extra points for using the word "corrupt".
Now let's see that relentless unleashing of congressional subpoena power.
It's the stupid, stupid corruption.
September 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It's the stupid, stupid corruption.
Right Wing Wokeness
Republicans celebrate Kirk as free speech champion, demand critics be fired
A coordinated pressure campaign has cost dozens of people their jobs.
substack.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Right Wing Wokeness
Unimpressive as it is, my followers list has been highly inflated by bots as of late. Clever bots - beautiful picture bots, architechture bots, aphorism bots, re-post bots, sexy girl bots, gay boy bots, lots and lots of bots. All obviously AI-generated.
@bsky.app, can we do something about this?
@bsky.app, can we do something about this?
September 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Unimpressive as it is, my followers list has been highly inflated by bots as of late. Clever bots - beautiful picture bots, architechture bots, aphorism bots, re-post bots, sexy girl bots, gay boy bots, lots and lots of bots. All obviously AI-generated.
@bsky.app, can we do something about this?
@bsky.app, can we do something about this?
Mara Liason on NPR News today:
"A large part of the Democratic base wants their party to fight ... unless they get 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨. But other Democrats say that's a trap ..."
This is so misleading that it has to be intentional. Mara Liason lies like a Republican.
"A large part of the Democratic base wants their party to fight ... unless they get 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨. But other Democrats say that's a trap ..."
This is so misleading that it has to be intentional. Mara Liason lies like a Republican.
September 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Mara Liason on NPR News today:
"A large part of the Democratic base wants their party to fight ... unless they get 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨. But other Democrats say that's a trap ..."
This is so misleading that it has to be intentional. Mara Liason lies like a Republican.
"A large part of the Democratic base wants their party to fight ... unless they get 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨. But other Democrats say that's a trap ..."
This is so misleading that it has to be intentional. Mara Liason lies like a Republican.
against violence
this should go without saying
this should go without saying
September 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
against violence
this should go without saying
this should go without saying
This is true. The Democratic Party rolled over and let Ronald Reagan get away with committing multiple crimes in plain sight, because Oliver North looked good on TV. It's been downhill ever since.
Iran-Contra and the cover-up was the start of our period of rot in modern American governance - the total lack of accountability for crime that would go on to create Trump.
September 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is true. The Democratic Party rolled over and let Ronald Reagan get away with committing multiple crimes in plain sight, because Oliver North looked good on TV. It's been downhill ever since.