By then... a new algorithm or chip process will reduce the energy needs by 90%. Also, I believe in that state, the kids have successfully sued them for their contribution to global warming, and are shutting down their fossil fuel industry.

Slow down little doggie!! :-)... think things through. Plan. Think about what is important. Take things slow.

In the extreme, maybe. I would start with the point of view that every parent wants to feed their children well, and wants them to be prosperous. If a parent is not fulfilling that ideal, .. then ?? Maybe give them some support and help? or punish? or ignore?

I was reminded a few weeks ago, that the purpose of the Russian and NK troll farms is to divide Americans. I keep having these 'fights' with "MAGA's"... so I fall into the trap too. I would like to think that all Americans support the ideal of feeding and educating our kids, and the value in helping our neighbors in need.

In America, we are sliding into an Oligarchy. It seems obvious to me. $$ makes the laws so they can make more $$. Back about 30 years ago it was different. Now any amount of $$ can be spent by any Oligarch to get any law they want.

To me the one who slings the childish insults, and lies constantly, is the "other" party.

That is a well thought out explanation. It does really come down to fame. I can not understand it, it is like my mind is the complete opposite of those people, as I think yours is too. To me having some life and freedom is more important.

I am not the subject of this thread, however, it is interesting to know that there are trolls everywhere who are ready to do personal attacks. You enshittify with every post that you post.

I watched him from afar, and I don't know many of the deets, but he did not seem so bad.

That is a sweet thought, but a conservative ideal should be to get the most bang out of a buck. A hungry kid is not going to learn as well as a kid with a nutritional diet. The teaching and the building costs much more than some fruit and bread.

Why would a person become a determined airline hijacker? What is the thought process behind that?

Apparently are not just full of rednecks. They are educated, high tech workers.

Did you just "own him", and is all that you care about? What about the values that every child who goes to school should have a good breakfast and lunch? If that is not first and foremost, the rest of the education really doesn't seem to matter, if you really think about it.

I am proud of them that they will help out their neighbors in that way. I have fond memories of good neighbors, of good education, and of decent people there. To me, Minnesota sets an example of what the USA should emulate.