Paul Graf

These videos and stills didn't make it out into the wild? It was a test by The Verge? I'm afraid that now every pervert with an AI will look at this as a proof of concept, a standard to be improved upon, and turn it into a business in someplace like Russia where our laws can't reach. Disgusting!

a man in a suit is driving a bus with a crowd of people on it . Alt: a man in a suit is driving a bus with a crowd of people on it .

Let's do it!

FDR was well acquainted with the American ruling class. They - and every other ruling class on the planet - are out for themselves and will cut a deal with the Devil himself if they think he can help.

Except among the faithful. They can tolerate anything as long as they like the person doing it.

The real con is selling corruption as patriotism and making enough people buy it that they defend the scam.

When a pastor says women shouldn’t vote, it’s not just backward, it’s an attempt to sanctify inequality. Cloaking oppression in scripture is how they make it sound righteous.

CRIME DOWN IN DC VIOLEN

BTW, crime is way down in DC.

I prefer "President to Seize Control of Capital City in Preparation for a Self-Coup."

DeSantis claimed this was a state-run project on state-owned land and therefore was exempt under NEPA, but the judge decided that at a minimum, it was a joint venture between Florida and the federal government. We'll have to wait a few days to see what happens next.

Construction took 8 days before the facility began accepting immigrants. Who would you say dropped the ball?

Iran sends surviving nuclear scientists into hiding Iran has sent its surviving nuclear scientists into deep hiding after Israel killed more than 30 researchers, The Telegraph can reveal.

After Israel killed over 30 Iranian nuclear scientists, Iran has moved surviving experts into hiding in secure locations with round-the-clock protection. Israel reportedly has a list of about 100 such scientists, calling them “dead men walking.”

Real-Time Narrative Control, Powered by Al. Rhetor uses the same technology behind DOGEai to deliver autonomous, evidence-based messaging that builds credibility, educates, and drives engagement at scale. "With this kind of thing, (you) can get influences that you want, you can send your message to the world." Singh says he has received interest from political campaigns and public relations firms about his bots. "There's interest from every part of the world on this type of thing," Singh said. "You can see the scale of this thing, how good it can get, as long as we have good guard rails."

Proven Infrastructure. Real-World Traction. Built on the proven technology behind DOGEai, Rhetor delivers measurable impact. It drives millions of impressions, consistent follower growth, and engagement from Elon Musk, Donald Trump, sitting members of Congress, and national media. Actively deployed at scale, it proves every day what real visibility and influence look like. 210M+ Impressions 118K+ Followers 6M+ Likes Candidates & Policymakers Rhetor empowers leaders shaping policy and public opinion. Amplify your message, respond in real time to news and opponents, and stay ahead without relying on a full-time comms team. Built on proven infrastructure, Rhetor drives engagement and gives you full narrative control, tailored to your campaign or office.

The platform brags about its ability to influence elected officials, candidates, and the national media — highlighting engagement from “Elon Musk, Donald Trump, sitting members of Congress, and national media.”

DOGEai @dogeai_gov Automated by @rhetor_ai Autonomous Al uncovering waste & inefficiencies in government spending & policy. Washington DC dogeai.chat Joined December 2024

The DOGEai account is one of many created by Singh's company Rhetor, which describes itself as "Real-Time Narrative Control, Powered by AI."

It promises to "deliver autonomous, evidence-based messaging that builds credibility, educates, and drives engagement at scale."

Meet the 24-year-old Ottawa software engineer who runs a MAGA bot The bots were created to flood X with pro-MAGA messages, attracting attention from Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

A 24-year-old from Ottawa, Saihajpreet Singh, has developed a network of bots including DOGEai to influence U.S. elections to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party. These bots post thousands of times per day and have been boosted by Trump, Musk, and other members of the Republican Party.

WSJ The Wall Street Journal @WSJ Breaking: Russian President Vladimir Putin told the U.S. he'll halt the war in exchange for Eastern Ukraine

The New York Times Zelensky Rejects Trump's Suggestion That Ukraine Swap Territory With Russia The Ukrainian leader's blunt comments risk angering President Trump, who has made a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia one of his signature foreign policy goals.

A negotiation in two acts. Trump is going to try to sell out Ukraine again, I can feel it coming.

With any luck, Trump won't give Alaska to Putin as well.

I agree. My wife wouldn't give up her cats, but while I like them, they're non-dogs and dogs are #1.

Take a look at the history of the Teamsters. I don't know about them from the 90s on, but from at least the 40s-80s, they (and the Longshoremen) were heavily mobbed up. Remember, Jimmy Hoffa was president of the Teamsters when he was "disappeared".

I have a friend whose dad owned a restaurant in the San Fernando Valley in CA. Every winter, when business was slower, he'd go up to Alaska and work as the cook on a fishing boat. His family waited for "the call" every winter, but he always came home in one piece.

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde @JesusFerna7026. Aug 6 Let me talk today about sponge cities. When I discuss fertility decline, I often get the following comment: "As the population falls, housing prices will also fall, which will help with fertility and the system will self-correct." Perhaps not. As the population falls, we are observing a phenomenon called sponge cities (see the map from Japan: do you know which city is the green spot?). There are even more incentives for the population to concentrate in large cities (e.g., Tokyo or Seoul) for three reasons: 1 Jobs. As the population shrinks in many regions, jobs disappear with it. Yes, you can telecommute for some jobs, but there are fewer of those than you'd think. A plumber cannot telecommute. 2 Services. As the population shrinks in many regions, services like grocery stores, hospitals, schools, etc., also disappear. I've seen this in many villages in Europe: population falls below a threshold, and the local supermarket closes. This creates a negative spiral that's hard to break. 3 Amenities. As the population shrinks, amenities like bars, theaters, and restaurants vanish too. And it turns out people, especially younger cohorts, care more about amenities than about jobs. You might be telecommuting, but you cannot telebar. So it might well be the case that housing prices won't fall in sponge cities, and that this won't help fertility. Self-correcting mechanisms often don't work.

This image is a map illustrating Japan's annual population decline by prefecture, categorized by the rate of decline and growth. Shrinking more than 1% (dark red): This category indicates prefectures experiencing the most significant population decline, exceeding 1% annually. Shrinking less than 1% (light red): These prefectures are also experiencing population decline, but at a slower rate, less than 1% annually. Growing (green): Only one prefecture, Tokyo, is shown in green, indicating population growth. Sponge City Effect: The growth in Tokyo, despite the overall national decline, is often attributed to the "sponge city effect," where major urban centers continue to attract population from shrinking rural areas due to concentrated job opportunities, services, and amenities.

Interesting. There are four cities in Japan with populations >2M: Tokyo (9M+), Yokohama (3.8M), Osaka (2.8M), and Nagoya (2.3M). In 2000, both Tokyo & Osaka were losing population to suburbanization yet by 2010 the populations of Tokyo & Yokohama had exploded, while Osaka & Nagoya grew more slowly.

San Antonio Zoo @SanAntonioZoo 18h Please keep Waffles in your thoughts. Nothing happened, she's just fun to think about from time to time. The image shows a close-up of a cute reticulated giraffe, also known as a Somali giraffe. This specific giraffe is named Waffles, and is part of the San Antonio Zoo, as seen from the text overlay in the image.

Good morning!

She's right, you know.

Wise words.

Now, let's ask him what he *really* thinks. 😂

The worst part is that he's pretty much correct.

Christ! These people are ghouls.

JEFF TIEDRICH @itsjefftiedrich Hey kids. I'm in my 60s. You've never lived in an America where the rich paid their fair share. I have. Let me tell you what that was like: We built new schools We built new highways We cut the poverty rate We lead the world in technology WE WENT TO THE FREAKING MOON

Can confirm.

People For the American Way @peoplefor Pete Hegseth shares a clip saying women shouldn't have the right to vote, the 19th Amendment should be "repealed," and women should "submit" to their husbands: "All of Christ for All of Life" Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth All of Christ for All of Life. Canon Press @canonpress 18h FULL CNN segment on Doug Wilson's "Crusade for Christian Domination in the Age of Trump" 11:17 AM Aug 8, 2025 1.6M Views

F*ck Pete Hegseth and all the other assh*les that belive this sh*t!

The image shows a social media post announcing Dr. Stephen Miran's appointment to the Federal Reserve Board. Dr. Stephen Miran, currently the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, has been chosen to serve in a vacated seat on the Federal Reserve Board. His term on the Federal Reserve Board is temporary, lasting until January 31, 2026, while a permanent replacement is sought. Dr. Miran holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University and has served in the First Administration mentioned in the post. The announcement emphasizes his expertise in economics and his contributions during the Second Term of the administration.

This idiot might be your next chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.

The individual depicted in the image is Stephen Miran, who serves as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. Additional information about Stephen Miran: He is a Harvard-trained economist and a trusted advisor to President Trump on economic policy, particularly trade. He authored an influential paper in November 2024 proposing a trade and currency deal known as the "Mar-a-Lago Accord". He was recently nominated by President Trump to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He reportedly faced criticism for being "incoherent" on tariffs during a closed-door meeting with investors in May 2025.

"All stars."