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Comment Re:Like His Fat Ass Can Fit In One (Score 1) 129

That's an example of why they have really bad messaging, because they are more interested in politics than in science/reality. That leaves room for someone like Trump (the reality TV star) to do better messaging.

Biden/Harris were going around saying they wouldn't trust the vaccine. Governor Newsom was throwing large dinner parties after telling everyone to socially isolate. That's a strong indicator of people who don't care about science, and that's why they can't do better messaging than Trump.

Comment Re:Like His Fat Ass Can Fit In One (Score 1) 129

A clear example is the messaging on vaccines and masks. These aren't a matter of scientific debate: if everyone wears a mask and gets vaccinated, the pandemic will be slowed.

But, somehow it turned into "Biden is forcing us to do ..." whereas with a little better messaging, only crazy people would have minded. The problem wasn't the message, it was the way the message was delivered.

Comment Re:Wassa matter China? (Score 1) 91

Yeah, it's not personal, I just feel like you've been caught up too much in the AI hype and that clouded your vision. You are definitely a net positive in the conversation: with interesting ideas and a (unfortunately not more common) ability to actually look things up and learn.

The AI problem will resolve itself automatically in the next few years (either the AI hype will die out or strong AI will be invented; one way or another.)

Comment Re:Sounds like enshitification (Score 1) 109

Agreed. This is all stuff that at MOST should be accessible over the LAN. The ESP32 is cheap and provides the WiFi and enough power to run a simple RESTful web app. If I actually need/want to access it remotely, it'll be through a well protected integrated web servie on a jump box.

A cheaper manufacturer could probably make the ESP32 do double duty as the primary micro-controller with a suitable interrupt routine.

Comment Re:Apparently, States Rights are only important... (Score 1, Insightful) 75

"That starts with enforcing a fucking border. " Why? What do you hope to gain by keeping out a large group of people who want to work in the U.S., pay taxes, raise families, and generally work in jobs native born Americans won't touch? Who's more American than these people? Answer: Not You.

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