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Comment Re: vi is the best editor (Score 1) 99

And use QWERTY or QWERTY-like. HJKL cursor navigation doesn't quite work the same on DVORAK or other layouts.

What?

Re-read what you wrote and go off and think about it...

HJKL navigation is not QWERTY-dependent, it works just fine on Dvorak-layout keyboards, although key placement/layout is a bit non-sensical, but "h" Dvorak moves the cursor exactly the same way "h" does on QWERTY.

Comment Re: Projection (Score 1) 340

How do you suppose that "if it existed there would be prosecutions" when it's simply easily observed reality that this DoJ is led by partisan hacks that are doing Trump's bidding rather than blind justice?

Why didn't the prior administration examine/review, redact, and release any of the Epstein documents?

It's well-known that the previous administration wanted to try and prevent Trump from returning to office, so why didn't they do anything with these documents that currently demand Trump release?

Does it seem more likely that they ignored the documents or they examined the documents and found nothing actionable?

It's not unreasonable to hold the latter position. The former may be accurate, but the latter is at least equally likely.

Comment Re: Projection (Score 1) 340

Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, this fellows phone was taken and searched on Jan. 24, 2025.

Do you really imagine that in those first few hours of his brand-new administration the Trump administration was focused on this particular Cop City Protester?

The subject was most likely placed on the terror watch list by the previous administration, not the 4 day old Trump administration.

Agree or disagree with his inclusion on the terror watch list, agree or disagree with the reason his phone was searched, the bottom line is that he caused the destruction of his phones contents to prevent the federal agents from seeing what he did or didn't have on the phone, and that is a crime.

He's not charged with violent protesting, arson, doxing officials, etc, he's charged with destroying evidence:

The case, which had its first hearing on Monday, centers on a little-known US federal statute that makes it a crime to destroy property in an effort to prevent it from being seized.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us...

Comment Re: Missing Some Context Here in the Comments (Score 1) 120

Why should Americans care about what an authoritarian regime does to its own people given we have supported our share of bloodthirsty regimes wrt to the Saudis, Israelis, and the rest of the GCC, or our history in LatAM.

The U.S. is not so much concerned about what Iran does to its own people, although the outright slaughter of tens of thousands of Protesters should upset most people, no, the pretense of the war with Iran involves things like their development of cruise missiles that can hit the capitols of England, France, and Germany, as well as their obvious attempts to develop a nuclear bomb program.

Agree or disagree with the stated goal, but at least be accurate in your description of the motivation.

Comment Re: There is absolutely no chance... (Score 1) 74

Yes, it will.

A24 is a smart operation and they identified a fascinating documentary subject and put it together with minimal out-of-pocket expense.

Honestly, the entire crew fits in an SUV along with all their equipment - this was a very, very inexpensive movie to make (only Seyfried drew a paycheck as an actor, the couple got nothing for their part).

This is a money-maker, it will take off on a streaming platform(s)...

Comment Re: Fielder in Wired magazine (Score 1) 74

It was a wild film to watch - she literally sits there and says with a straight face she has no idea why she's going to jail, "I didn't do anything wrong", and "I've never told a lie."

A classic example - she said "(the device) can do any test", but when pressed she admits it can only do about a dozen tests, but when pressed by Fiedler she clarifies "it can do any test, but we only programmed/scripted a dozen - if we programmed/scripted more tests, it could do them."

In the third act of the film we see Elizabeth & husband working to get their device back on the market - a tough sell, but it's all they've got.

They both, Mr & Mrs, come across as crazy - pass me the Kool-aid Rev. Jones crazy.

Comment Re: Two more years (Score 1) 152

Are there any books a school or public library (both of which are funded by taxpayer funds) could choose not to buy despite the inability of some interested locals to actually buy the book on their own and not be accused of "banning books"?

Can a library choose to not shelve The Anarcists Cookbook or a coffee table book of Maplethorpe's photography, or is that also "banning" those books?

Humorously, many libraries I know are actually reducing the number of actual books they shelve, preferring to dedicate more floor space to their new role as a taxpayer-funded Internet cafe.

Comment Re: Two more years (Score 1) 152

Additionally, you only need to look as far as Jimmy Kimmel

What? Jimmy Kimmel is still on the air, his bosses took him off the air briefly for what they figured were good reasons (like, you know, major affiliates refusing to air his show over some 'jokes' that were in bad taste).

Let me guess, you also think a school district deciding to not put "This Book is Gay" in a middle school library is "banning the book" despite your ability to buy it online or in any bookstore, as well as check it out at your local library. I bet you're also one of those folks that constantly surprised to learn "Temporary" programs someday end!

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