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Former US Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 years in prison for taking bribes and acting as agent of Egypt Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his conviction for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt, crimes his own lawyer said earned him t...

Fascinating that when a Dem is convicted of a crime there's no whining or complaining. Found guilty in a court of law - period.
Hey Mike Johnson, do you still "believe in second chances" like you did for the insurrectionists' pardons last week?
Crickets.

From the UK:

The U.S. Constitution Delivers a 404 Now Democracy not found.

Another item checked off on the Heritage Foundation's checklist.
Anyone who now Googles the Constitution and follows the link to the White House website currently sees a 404 error.
Constitution? Meh - we don't need no stinking Constitution.

8.9M views · 97K reactions | If you are not from around here, you might be unfamiliar with the particular wind conditions that have made these fires so destructive. There are two. The first is more ... If you are not from around here, you might be unfamiliar with the particular wind conditions that have made these fires so destructive. There are two. The first is more common: the so-called Santa.....

What people not living in Southern California will never understand
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AI Needs So Much Power, It’s Making Yours Worse There’s a strong link between proximity to AI data centers and higher levels of distorted power in residential areas

AI data centers are multiplying across the US and sucking up huge amounts of power. New evidence shows they may also be distorting the normal flow of electricity for millions of Americans.

Supposed expert reviews of Google Gemini outputs are coming from non-experts External testers are now required to address prompts outside of their "domain knowledge."

Google Gemini, like any generative AI model, can produce inaccurate responses. However, a TechCrunch report suggests the issue may stem from testers lacking the expertise to fact-check its outputs.
Gemini Testers are now required to evaluate responses even without "domain knowledge."

Gen-Z’s Benchmark For Financial Success Is A $600K Salary—Why The Disconnect? Gen-Z sees $600K as the ideal salary for success, but is it realistic? Explore the gap between Gen-Z’s financial expectations and today’s economic realities.

"Gen-Z's financial expectations are significantly inflated, potentially setting them up for disappointment as they enter the workforce. The discrepancy is likely fueled by the pervasive influence of social media, which often presents a distorted view of wealth and success."

GOP senators signal they’re open to Patel leading FBI Even centrist Sen. Susan Collins, who openly expressed doubts about Matt Gaetz, said she needs to learn more about Kash Patel.

The weakness and fealty is breathtaking
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The weakness and fealty is breathtaking

The EFJ says it can “no longer ethically participate in a social network that its owner has transformed into a machine of disinformation and propaganda”.

A very smart move by @efjeurope.bsky.social. There are still tons of US journalists that need to do the same.

Recall what happened with the FBI when Nixon politicized it by appointing Patrick Gray director. The rank and file leaked, leaked and leaked up to the assistant director (aka Mark Felt/Deep Throat) level. They destroyed Nixon. Trump is inviting big trouble with Kash Patel.

Charles Kushner and Kash Patel join Donny’s Confederacy of Sewer Clowns a kakistocracy the likes of which no one has ever seen

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The word for the day: “kakistocracy”
Government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

With 54% of Americans between 16 and 74 unable to read above a 6th grade level, Dem politicians need to stop pontificating and talking down to the public with multi-syllabic words. I'm serious - just talk to everyone like they are 5-year-olds, without sounding condescending. Keep it simple, people.

This is it, exactly. Why it’s vital to specify whether “tech” means “the richest dudes in the history if the world, who are fascists”, or “immmigrant workers on visas who are threatened with deportation if they complain”. anildash.com/2023/07/07/v...