Sure, they might have the lead in most things that will effect the future.
But did they maximize shareholder value? I think not
. U-S-A! U-S-A!
Over the next quarter or five-ten years? 'Cause U.S. companies only really seem to care about the former, while the Chinese seem to care more about the latter.
The US gives the rich tax breaks, the rich hoard their wealth,
To be fair, they don't all hoard all of it; some buy really, really expensive yachts - and slightly less expensive backup yachts for those yachts - or media companies, like TikTok and Paramount, a Nth back-up mansion, or donate money to the President for favors, etc...
Slashing science budgets and gutting higher education somehow doesn't seem like it's going to close the gap.
Don't worry, all the cuts and changes by RFK, Jr. will even things out.
Pay $20 a Month For Its AI Browser
People will have to pay $20/month for a browser w/o AI.
What Happens When an 'Infinite-Money Machine' Unravels
Michael Saylor's software company Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy
(a) Declare bankruptcy.
(b) Use money to buy - I mean, lobby for - I mean get pardon. (Will work for 3 more years)
(c) Successively rename company: "MacroStrategy", "MegaStrategy",
(d) Goto "a".
Kinda seems like the grifter just shot himself in the foot again.
Hegseth double-tapped it for him.
So, in order to protect against possible military applications(known for their cost-sensitivity...); we are making the sale legal as long as El Presidente gets his cut? That's in character, sure; but what's the paper-thin excuse for that being a cogent policy idea?
Cogent sailed a while ago. Here's a quote from Trump announces $12 billion bailout plan for farmers hit by trade war with China (12m:16s)
And this money would not be possible without tariffs. The tariffs are taken in, you know, hundreds of billions of dollars and we're giving some up to the farmers
Noting that's technically true, but nonsensical: Farmers need a bailout because of tariff / trade war that Trump started and he says bailout wouldn't be possible without the tariffs -- which are paid by U.S. companies and consumers. Once again, solving, or at least mitigating, a problem he started and proud of it. For example, China was buying tons of soybeans from the U.S. before he imposed tariffs, now they're buying them from Brazil.
What do you do when the deck runs out while building this house of cards?
Buy more cards - duh.
...and watch the deep pockets of Netflix duke it out against the politically-favored Paramount+Ellisons.
Well... maybe less favored now. Donald Trump Lashes Out At Paramount Owners In Rant About Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Appearance On ‘60 Minutes’
Donald Trump said that the Ellison-owned Paramount is “no better than the old ownership” as he lashed out at the company over a 60 Minutes interview with new nemesis Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
[Lengthy Trump Truth Social rant in article]
Remember, everything is a quid-pro-quo with Trump, like this: Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned [Texas] Democrat says he won’t change party. Trump literally expected this guy to switch from Democrat to Republican if he pardoned him -- which sounds like a bribe, that Trump (now) would be immune from prosecution thanks to SCOTUS.
Do you think they care about $600k?
To some extent, probably, and I'm guessing they'll find a way to pass it along to their customers, after writing the fine off on their taxes. Rich people and corporations care about every penny. For example: Elon Musk calls for abolition of European Union after X fined $140 million -- which is literally pocket change for him.
Now do USPS.
Paper mail is a waste of time except when it isn't, and for those times pay for FexEx!
Noting that UPS and FedEx don't have to deliver to every address, USPS does.
Also, the Postal Service is in The Constitution, Postal Clause.
Also, some myths debunked: Let’s Get to The Truth: Myths and Facts about Postal Privatization
Who you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?
Surprising how often the former seems to work these days.
Weren't Ads But 'Suggestions'
Um... aren't all ads suggestions?
The author is claiming that Python is readable.
Removing all the pesky leading white-space helps, but it never runs right after that.
(Also, define "readable".)
I also prefer checks over credit cards because I don't want Visa getting any of my money.
Technically those fees are paid by the merchants, though a recent settlement with MasterCard and VISA may change things a bit.
Visa, MasterCard reach $38 billion swipe fee settlement, draw opposition
Space is to place as eternity is to time. -- Joseph Joubert
