Transcript: Trump Voters Suddenly Shocked at How Badly He Screwed Them
Transcript: Trump Voters Suddenly Shocked at How Badly He Screwed Them
As farmers start realizing they will be devastated by Trump's tariffs, the author of a book about MAGA country digs into the true nature of his rural support—and how Democrats should try to reverse it.The New Republic
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Trump Administration Touts Supreme Court Victory in Funding Cut Dispute
Trump Administration Touts Supreme Court Victory in Funding Cut Dispute
The president has put a freeze on all federal grants while his administration carries out a major review.Sean O'Driscoll (Newsweek)
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This is no different from 2008.
If you didn't sell, don't do shit now, it's too late.
If you're young, now the time to increase your 401k contributions or take take your federal refund and invest in a good index funds in your IRA.
Of you're old, well sorry but your generation once again FA and you're in FO territory. Hope you have good relations with your kids too help you through while things slowly stabilize and recovers.
Storage, DoGE, and cognitive biases against tape
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Keep in mind that tapes are still the most efficient storage medium, in terms of both cost and physical space used. What they lack is speed. These characteristics make them the perfect medium for archiving and backup.
To add: there's no way money can be saved by switching to another medium. Switching to HDDs, SSDs, etc will be many times more expensive, and switching to cloud would be much more expensive over the long run. It's unclear whether he wants to move existing data to other mediums (very expensive and stupid - the tapes are already there and have almost no upkeep) or just new data (slightly less stupid).
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Trump Orders Four Mile Military Parade for his 79th Birthday
Trump Orders Four Mile Military Parade for his 79th Birthday
The president was previously forced to abandon plans for a procession in Washington, D.C., due to its colossal price tag.Lauren Lewis (The Daily Beast)
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They shut down USAID over allegations of waste totalling $57,000.
Think of how much one of these North Korea style military parades would cost.
Just sayin'
WEEK 11 WINS: President Trump Unleashes Economic Prosperity
WEEK 11 WINS: President Trump Unleashes Economic Prosperity – The White House
It was another highly successful week for the American people as President Donald J. Trump continues his relentless pursuit of strength, prosperity, andThe White House
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New York City got a new subway/metro map
Full size here : mta.info/map/5256
Old map here nycurbanism.com/map-store/1972…
The new map was designed by the MTA’s Creative Services Mapping Department and, like many major subway systems around the world, utilizes a diagrammatic style, employing bold, straight lines making it much easier for the eye to follow and more suitable for digital users. The white background, bold colors, horizontal writing and use of black dots make the map more ADA-friendly and easier for people with low-vision or cognitive disabilities to read.
Designers also focused on text legibility, keeping text on one line wherever possible and making better use of open space to alleviate crowding and using a black subway bullet with a white character to provide maximum contrast for easier reading. The legend on the map is now more detailed and includes accessibility, transfer, and safety information, as well as a QR code that leads users to the MTA website.
Although this map is a new design, the creative team drew inspiration from previous maps including:
- Preserving the official brand colors established by the 1979 and 1998 Hertz maps
- Using a similar geometric and diagrammatic aesthetic introduced to the New York City Subway with the 1972 Vignelli diagram and revived by its successors, Waterhouse Cifuentes
1972 Vignelli Subway Map — NYC URBANISM
1972 modernist subway map by designer, Massimo Vignelli who also designed the New York City Transit Authority’s Graphic Standards Manual in 1970.NYC Urbanism LLC
There’s no metro to new jersey side? Is that a state lines thing or a convenience thing?
Like the metro map only shows the right side of this urban area
What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Oligarchy | Putin’s Russia shows what happens when billionaire businessmen choose to back a strongman.
Why America’s Oligarchs May Regret Their Obedience
Putin’s Russia shows what happens when billionaire businessmen choose to back a strongman.Anastasia Edel (The Atlantic)
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This is a very good article, since Trump is surrounded by these people - not just oligarchs (who value money and autonomy) but politicians (who value power or the proximity to it) and other sycophants.
What connects all of these people is the belief - likely not even a conscious one - that a move that helps them in the short term is all that matters. They think handing over or demanding others hand over power to Trump is going to endear them to him, protect them, empower them, enrich them. They have myopia and have never seriously looked at Russia, which Trump is clearly modeling the US after.
The lesson is clear, and demonstrated well by this article: yes, it will all work great. Right until they pass through a pane of window glass or end up in a prison camp.
Trump Tells Americans to Stop Panicking as Markets Plunge: ‘Don’t Be Weak! Don’t Be Stupid!’
Trump Tells Americans to Stop Panicking as Markets Plunge: ‘Don’t Be Weak! Don’t Be Stup ...
President Donald Trump promised that his controversial new tariff policy will produce "GREATNESS" on Monday morning.Tom Durante (Mediaite)
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Amazon Wishlist Alternative?
Hey folks,
My mutual aid group is talking about setting up an Amazon wishlist, and I took the task and would really like to use literally anything but Amazon.
Recommendations based on experience? We're focused on pop-up mealshares, so it would mostly be supplies to help with that, but we also give out toiletries and outdoor living supplies.
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It provides everything the amazon wishlist did, but allows you to add items from anywhere on the internet without a fuss. It works well enough that I was able to convince my entire family to move to it, which is a real victory.
Universal Wish List - It's Free - Things To Get Me
Create your online wish-list for receiving gifts and collecting cash. Our online wish-list service is completely independent and not tied to any shops. No sign-up required and it's completely free.www.thingstogetme.com
Trump si inventa una "gold card" che permetterà ai ricchi di comprarsi la cittadinanza statunitense
Trump si inventa una "gold card" che permetterà ai ricchi di comprarsi la cittadinanza statunitense
Donald Trump odia i poveri e ama i ricchi.Gayburg
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Trump vuole sanzionare Topolino, giudicato reo di essere "troppo inclusivo"
Trump vuole sanzionare Topolino, giudicato reo di essere "troppo inclusivo"
Donald Trump ha dichiarato guerra a Topolino, sostenendo sia "troppo inclusivo".Gayburg
Meta ends its fact-checking program in the US later today, replaces it with Community Notes
Meta ends its fact-checking program in the US later today, replaces it with Community Notes
By Monday afternoon, our fact-checking program in the US will be officially over, Meta's recently installed policy chief Joel Kaplan announced in a post on X. That...Rob Thubron (TechSpot)
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calzamento schizzatico tra i clienti aliexpressi
Non le comprerò in questo istante, anche se prima o poi davvero dovrò procurarmi delle belle #calze a gatto (o da gatto? come si dice?), e onestamente non solo, perché parliamo di roba stilosa importante da avere nel guardaroba, ora che inizia a fare più caldo, magari anche per andare all’università a giugno… Allora ho […]
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calzamento schizzatico tra i clienti aliexpressi
Non le comprerò in questo istante, anche se prima o poi davvero dovrò procurarmi delle belle #calze a gatto (o da gatto? come si dice?), e onestamente non solo, perché parliamo di roba stilosa importante da avere nel guardaroba, ora che inizia a fare più caldo, magari anche per andare all’università a giugno…Allora ho aperto AliExpress per vedere un po’ i prezzi, che su Amazon queste meraviglie purtroppo non si trovano, e… boh, si va dai 3 agli 8 euro, con giustamente diversi gradi di qualità; quantomeno per le autoreggenti, mentre le normali hanno tutte stampe così merdose che non andrebbero proprio considerate… però, la cosa più intrigante sono le #recensioni…
La classica femcel schizopillata ha acquistato questo indumento in questo caso, recensendolo con 5 stelle e una descrizione normale, ma allegando una foto dove le indossa… di difficile decifratura, per così dire. A parte un dettaglio che I pretend I do not see, appiccicati in sovraimpressione ci sono 2 memini che nemmeno con Google Traduttore ho capito. Vabbè va, basta che il prodotto sia buono…Lolita Cute Cat Calze di seta Donna Sexy Sottile Cartoon Gattino Coda Collant Calze Collant tatuaggio Moda Calze stampate - AliExpress 200574005
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Francesco Garofalo: Il Maestro di Napoli “Copiato” in Cina
La sua popolarità, tra i falsari cinesi, è tale che le sue opere, pubblicate su piattaforme come Pinterest, sono diventate bersaglio di falsari che le riproducono e le vendono senza autorizzazione su siti come Temu e AliExpress. Questo fenomeno, pur rappresentando una violazione dei diritti d'autore, è stato accolto da Garofalo con una miscela di ironia e orgoglio.
"Non ho intrapreso azioni legali", ha dichiarato Garofalo, "perché le leggi cinesi sono diverse da quelle italiane, e qualsiasi azione si concluderebbe probabilmente senza risultati. Se le mie opere sono così popolari da essere copiate, significa che la mia arte piace, e questo è un grande orgoglio per me."
Questa risposta, oltre a rivelare la sua personalità pragmatica e positiva, evidenzia un aspetto interessante del mondo dell'arte contemporanea: la globalizzazione e la facilità di accesso alle immagini online hanno creato nuove sfide per la tutela dei diritti d'autore, ma allo stesso tempo hanno permesso ad artisti come Garofalo di raggiungere un pubblico globale inaspettato.
Oltre alla sua attività artistica e al ruolo accademico, Garofalo ricopre dal gennaio 2025 la prestigiosa carica di Presidente di Minerva, l'Associazione Europea dei Critici d'Arte. Questo incarico consolida ulteriormente la sua posizione di leader nel panorama artistico europeo e internazionale.
La storia di Francesco Garofalo è un esempio affascinante di come la creatività possa superare i confini geografici e le barriere culturali, anche se questo significa affrontare nuove sfide nel mondo digitale. La sua risposta alla contraffazione delle sue opere, in particolare, è una lezione di positività e di visione a lungo termine, dimostrando che il vero valore dell'arte risiede nella sua capacità di ispirare e di emozionare, indipendentemente dal luogo in cui viene apprezzata.
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workersHaroon Siddique (The Guardian)
Guide su FB: cos’è quel cerchietto misterioso che è comparso all’improvviso su WhatsApp, a cosa serve e come utilizzarlo
Da giorni su Whatsapp è comparso tra i nostri contatti un cerchietto colorato di Meta, per la precisione Meta AI.
Per alcuni andrebbe tolto. Bene, io non l’ho fatto, ho imparato ad usarlo e mi sono anche divertita. Ma di che si tratta? E’ l’intelligenza artificiale di Meta.
Se vi interessa, andateci sopra col dito, come già siete abituati a fare con gli altri contatti e apritelo. Provate a scrivere qualcosa come siete già abituati a fare con gli amici, con i colleghi di lavoro su WhatsApp, per vedere che succede. Provate ad inserire il titolo di un film, per esempio, che vi piace e il chatbot vi risponderà. Io, ad esempio, ho provato col titolo del film Via col vento, ho semplicemente inserito il titolo e poi fatto invio
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Stampa Da giorni su Whatsapp è comparso tra i nostri contatti un cerchietto colorato di Meta, per la precisione Meta AI, come quello che potete vedere qui sotto. Per alcuni andrebbe tolto.raffaella papaccioli (Soloinformatica)
Maebashi Witches - Episode 1 discussion
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Yuina Akagi is an ordinary high school freshman in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture—until a talking frog named Keroppe appears and throws an unexpected proposal her way: "Why don't you become a witch?" Before she knows it, Yuina's closet becomes a gat…MyAnimeList.net
‘60 Minutes’ calls BS on Trump’s reason for dystopian deportations
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A 60 Minutes investigation revealed that 75% of the 238 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador’s Cecot prison have no criminal records.
Only 22% had non-violent offenses, and about a dozen face serious charges.
The administration used wartime authority under the Alien Enemies Act to justify the move, despite a federal judge calling the action “bad faith.”
DHS defended the deportations, claiming many migrants are uncharged criminals. Critics, including the ACLU, warn the process bypasses due process and sets a dangerous legal precedent.
‘60 Minutes’ Calls BS on Trump’s Reason for Dystopian Deportations
President Donald Trump said “horrible criminals” were transported to El Salvador—but records suggest otherwise.Julia Ornedo (The Daily Beast)
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Only 22% had non-violent offenses, and about a dozen face serious charges.
This makes it sound like most of them had violent offenses. To clarify from the article:
75% had no criminal record
22% had "a criminal history—mostly for non-violent offenses like theft, shoplifting, and trespassing"
3% had "unclear records"
"A dozen of the 238 migrants were accused of murder, rape, assault, and kidnapping."
and about a dozen face serious charges
clearly they don't face ANY charges. that implies due process, which they did not receive.
China launches HDMI and DisplayPort alternative — GPMI boasts up to 192 Gbps bandwidth, 480W power delivery
China launches HDMI and DisplayPort alternative — GPMI boasts up to 192 Gbps bandwidth, 480W power delivery
Will this cable unlock high refresh 8K gaming?Jowi Morales (Tom's Hardware)
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Republican senator floats using violence against journalists who report 'fake news'
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) posted a video suggesting journalists would report "less false stories" if violence were still used to resolve disputes.
He referenced the 1890 Capitol shooting of Rep. William Taulbee by reporter Charles Kincaid, who was acquitted.
After backlash, Mullin claimed he was joking and criticized The Oklahoman for covering the story.
A former MMA fighter, Mullin had previously threatened a union leader in a Senate hearing. Critics say his remarks echo Trump’s escalating “fake news” rhetoric and hostility toward the press.
Republican senator floats using violence against journalists who report 'fake news'
Markwayne Mullin recounted how a reporter fatally shot a former congressman in 1890, adding there might be less "fake news ... if we could still handle our differences that way."Megan Lebowitz (NBC News)
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He can fuck all the way off with that lame ass attempt at an excuse.
Millionaire Marjorie Taylor Greene deletes post begging MAGA to buy son a beer
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene asked her MAGA followers to send money to her 22-year-old son via Venmo to "buy him a beer."
Critics slammed the request as a "grift," noting her estimated $21.93 million net worth.
Social media users across the spectrum questioned why a wealthy congresswoman would solicit money for her adult son.
After the uproar, Greene deleted the post. The incident followed reports that she made significant Treasury trades before Trump’s tariff announcement, prompting further scrutiny over her financial conduct.
Millionaire MTG Deletes Post Begging MAGA to Buy Son a Beer
The Republican congresswoman asked followers to Venmo her son cash for his birthday.Emell Derra Adolphus (The Daily Beast)
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LOL .world mods strike again!
No joking about effectively resisting fascists allowed!
When politicians murder via proxy, via systems, its totally fine and just the news.
When people joke about violence aimed back at them?
DAS IST VERBOTTEN!
Go fuck yourselves.
Musk again distances himself from Trump tariffs by scoffing at Lutnick’s attempt to explain duties on penguin island
Summary
Elon Musk distanced himself from Trump’s tariff policy, criticizing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade adviser Peter Navarro.
CNBC reported Musk lost over $30bn since the tariffs were announced, amid stock market volatility and falling futures.
That financial hit may explain his sharp jabs at officials defending the policy. Musk advocated for a U.S.–EU "zero tariff" trade zone, diverging from Trump’s approach.
Meanwhile, protests against Musk and Trump escalated, and Musk’s political spending failed to sway key elections.
Musk again distances himself from Trump tariffs by scoffing at Lutnick’s attempt to explain duties on penguin island
Tesla and SpaceX boss has already taken shots at the president’s trade czar Peter Navarro and has since said he wants to see the U.S. and Europe move toward zero tariffsGraig Graziosi (The Independent)
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"If you leave anything off the list, countries that try to arbitrage America try to go through those countries to get to us," Lutnick said during an appearance on CBS's Face the Nation.
Umm... Doesn't Russia have a zero tariff🤔
Yep, it was excluded from the tariff list despite being part of “the rest of the world”.
Along with Cuba, Belarus, North Korea.
I think it’s stupidly obvious who holds Trump’s leash.
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
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Bernie Sanders condemned major U.S. law firms for striking deals with Donald Trump after executive orders targeted attorneys who opposed him.
Calling the firms motivated solely by profit, Sanders said they “sell out their souls.”
Firms like Willkie, Milbank, and Skadden agreed to terms that included pro bono work for Trump-aligned causes and a halt to race-based hiring to avoid punitive orders.
Others, like Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, fought back in court. Sanders warned such capitulations undermine democracy and criticized Trump’s enlistment of Elon Musk to cut federal programs.
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senatorRamon Antonio Vargas (The Guardian)
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Stubsack: weekly thread for sneers not worth an entire post, week ending 13th April 2025
Need to let loose a primal scream without collecting footnotes first? Have a sneer percolating in your system but not enough time/energy to make a whole post about it? Go forth and be mid: Welcome to the Stubsack, your first port of call for learning fresh Awful you’ll near-instantly regret.
Any awful.systems sub may be subsneered in this subthread, techtakes or no.
If your sneer seems higher quality than you thought, feel free to cut’n’paste it into its own post — there’s no quota for posting and the bar really isn’t that high.
The post Xitter web has spawned soo many “esoteric” right wing freaks, but there’s no appropriate sneer-space for them. I’m talking redscare-ish, reality challenged “culture critics” who write about everything but understand nothing. I’m talking about reply-guys who make the same 6 tweets about the same 3 subjects. They’re inescapable at this point, yet I don’t see them mocked (as much as they should be)Like, there was one dude a while back who insisted that women couldn’t be surgeons because they didn’t believe in the moon or in stars? I think each and every one of these guys is uniquely fucked up and if I can’t escape them, I would love to sneer at them.
(Credit and/or blame to David Gerard for starting this..)
Stubsack: weekly thread for sneers not worth an entire post, week ending 6th April 2025
Need to let loose a primal scream without collecting footnotes first? Have a sneer percolating in your system but not enough time/energy to make a whole post about it? Go forth and be mid: Welcome to the Stubsack, your first port of call for learning fresh Awful you’ll near-instantly regret.Any awful.systems sub may be subsneered in this subthread, techtakes or no.
If your sneer seems higher quality than you thought, feel free to cut’n’paste it into its own post — there’s no quota for posting and the bar really isn’t that high.
The post Xitter web has spawned soo many “esoteric” right wing freaks, but there’s no appropriate sneer-space for them. I’m talking redscare-ish, reality challenged “culture critics” who write about everything but understand nothing. I’m talking about reply-guys who make the same 6 tweets about the same 3 subjects. They’re inescapable at this point, yet I don’t see them mocked (as much as they should be)Like, there was one dude a while back who insisted that women couldn’t be surgeons because they didn’t believe in the moon or in stars? I think each and every one of these guys is uniquely fucked up and if I can’t escape them, I would love to sneer at them.
(Credit and/or blame to David Gerard for starting this. Also, happy April Fool's in advance.)
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Has your friend talked with current bio research students? It’s very common to hear that people are having success writing Python/R/Matlab/bash scripts using these tools when they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to.Possibly this is just among the smallish group of students I know at MIT, but I would be surprised to hear that a biomedical researcher has no use for them.
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The Growing Number of Tech Companies Getting Cancelled for AI Washing
The Growing Number of Tech Companies Getting Cancelled for AI Washing - Unite.AI
In 2024, 15 AI technology companies were hit by regulators for exaggerating their products’ capabilities, and that number has more than doubled from 2023. AI-related filings are on the rise and...Stephane Rivard, CEO & Co-Founder, HiringBranch (Unite.AI)
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The Growing Number of Tech Companies Getting Cancelled for AI Washing
The Growing Number of Tech Companies Getting Cancelled for AI Washing - Unite.AI
In 2024, 15 AI technology companies were hit by regulators for exaggerating their products’ capabilities, and that number has more than doubled from 2023. AI-related filings are on the rise and...Stephane Rivard, CEO & Co-Founder, HiringBranch (Unite.AI)
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ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.Sophie McEvoy (GamesIndustry.biz)
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It's just Rosie the Riveter, as a dragon... For some reason.
It does feel weird to copy something so obviously and use it for a union logo.
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.Sophie McEvoy (GamesIndustry.biz)
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ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.Sophie McEvoy (GamesIndustry.biz)
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ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.Sophie McEvoy (GamesIndustry.biz)
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ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft.Sophie McEvoy (GamesIndustry.biz)
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Mostra “Frammenti Connessi: mosaico e ceramica” a Castel Bolognese (Ra) dal 12 al 20 aprile
Dal 12 al 20 aprile 2025, la Sala della Vetrata del Mulino Scodellino a Castel Bolognese in provincia di ravenna ospiterà la mostra "Frammenti Connessi: mosaico e ceramica". L’esposizione presenterà le opere delle artiste Federica Sangiorgi e Francesca Fantoni.
L’inaugurazione è prevista per sabato 12 aprile alle ore 16:30, con la curatela di Gianfranco Budini e l’organizzazione di Rosanna Pasi. L’ingresso sarà libero.
La mostra esplora il rapporto tra mosaico e ceramica attraverso l’uso di frammenti e materiali differenti. Le opere esposte propongono un dialogo tra le due tecniche, mettendo in evidenza le loro caratteristiche e possibilità espressive.
L’esposizione sarà visitabile nei seguenti orari:
Domenica: 10:00 - 12:00 e 15:00 - 18:00
Lunedì - Sabato: 16:00 - 18:30
Per informazioni, è possibile contattare l’Associazione Amici del Mulino Scodellino all’indirizzo email scodellino@gmail.com o al numero 339 6463730.
Mostra "Frammenti Connessi: mosaico e ceramica" a Castel Bolognese (Ra) dal 12 al 20 aprile - ViaggieMiraggi
Dal 12 al 20 aprile 2025, la Sala della Vetrata del Mulino Scodellino a Castel Bolognese in provincia di ravenna ospiterà la mostra “Frammenti Connessi: mosaico e ceramica”.Redazione (ViaggieMiraggi)
Trump official admits US workers won’t get jobs in factories spurred by tariffs
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted on CBS’s Face the Nation that US workers won’t reclaim traditional manufacturing jobs under Trump’s tariff-heavy strategy.
While promising “trillions” in new investment, he confirmed that new factories would be automated. Lutnick touted support roles like mechanics and HVAC technicians instead.
Critics cite the tariff policy inconsistency and rising consumer costs.
Market reactions have been severe, with steep losses and fears of trade wars as China and others prepare retaliatory tariffs.
Trump official admits US workers won’t get jobs in new factories spurred by tariff strategy
Howard Lutnick suggests robotics are the futureJohn Bowden (The Independent)
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My prince of persia inspired game demo is finally out!
Legend Of Hiraq Demo on Steam
Explore a mystical desert, conquer deadly traps, and battle fierce foes in fast-paced combat. Master Prince of Persia-style platforming and traversal through maze-like ruins and uncover ancient secrets hidden within this action adventure Video game.store.steampowered.com
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in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •UnderpantsWeevil
in reply to T00l_shed • • •Most people are. You vote based on your vulgar popular impulses, not based on some PhD level insight into market mechanics.
It is very easy to get people to go against their own best interests with a sufficient degree of propaganda. And the volume of propaganda has been tilted towards fascism for (conservatively speaking) a decade.
Wall to Wall "Immigrants from gangs affiliated with the CCP are doing a 9/11 every day to your jobs and your white women" coverage for most of a generation is going to shape public perception regardless of how High IQ the audience.
Garbage in, garbage out.
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in reply to UnderpantsWeevil • • •Thank you.
Rural people, by and large, aren't stupider people -they just have different experiences with education than urban voters. These are human problems, organizational problems.
It is true that when the People to Square Mile ratio tilts a certain way you're less likely to encounter opposing viewpoints, which favors conservativism. But these are generalities, nothing more.
I'm sick of seeing rural America get thrown under the bus by so many publications. A truly democratic America would see the breadbasket for what it is - the bell curve.
But these GODDAMN FASCISTS have gotten so entrenched in conservative circles over the past century, making it more and more impossible for reasonable Satan-fearing blue-collar Anarchists like me to do our FUCKING JOBS and help them build STRUCTURES THAT WILL HELP THEM... sorry I get a little annoyed
Where was i?
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in reply to Jolly Platypus • • •We out here lol
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in reply to UnderpantsWeevil • • •TheHiddenCatboy
in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •This is a great article, more than just bait for "You voted for leopards eating faces and now you're surprised that a leopard ate your face" comments.
There's a great opportunity for Dems here, if they are willing to take it. Point out to the conservative little people that Trump's friends are the rich and powerful and the little conservatives will get nothing and like it. Highlight that Trump is hurting farmers so he and his rich buddies can get a tax cut. Remind them that the GQP doesn't care about people. It only exists to get stupid rich off of everyone's labour.
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orclev
in reply to TheHiddenCatboy • • •I wouldn't hold my breath if I was you. The current DNC is too afraid that they'll scare off the rich donors if they attack Republicans. They're worried about collateral damage if they take pot shots and accidentally hit one of the rich donors.
Both the GOP and the DNC want to focus on culture war bullshit rather than anything class related because neither wants to do anything that would run counter to the interests of the ultra wealthy.
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this_1_is_mine
in reply to orclev • • •TheHiddenCatboy
in reply to this_1_is_mine • • •entwine413
in reply to this_1_is_mine • • •TheHiddenCatboy
in reply to orclev • • •pivot_root
in reply to TheHiddenCatboy • • •Probably not. Every time the leadership is presented with an opportunity, they choose to do the exact wrong thing.
TheHiddenCatboy
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eldavi
in reply to TheHiddenCatboy • • •ORbituary
in reply to pivot_root • • •Kühlschrank
in reply to pivot_root • • •eatCasserole
in reply to Kühlschrank • • •BreakerSwitch
in reply to Kühlschrank • • •But Seriously, the biggest problem the Dems have in 2025 is that they're ANCHORED in establishment. Those in the lead now are not there because they're capable, intelligent, or popular, but because they waited their turn. It's a commitment to fairness and rules to the point of self sabotage. Tell Schumer and Pelosi to take a hike, put AOC, Booker, anyone else who has a plan and is committed to actually FUCKING DOING SOMETHING in charge, rather than telling them to play nice with the party and wait their turn behind the wheel when current leadership dies.
Letsdothisok
in reply to BreakerSwitch • • •*slow clap
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inclementimmigrant
in reply to pivot_root • • •UnderpantsWeevil
in reply to TheHiddenCatboy • • •They can't take it, because they are shackled to the same petty financial cartels and tech oligarchs that delivered Trump the first two times.
Dems can't break from neoconservative when all their money and their leadership is coming from Bush Era neoconservatives.
BreadAndThread
in reply to TheHiddenCatboy • • •You can't convince ANY Trumper or Independent. I spoke with my ex-husband again about all this last week. He's very wealthy, hates Trump, but hates all democrats too. So he threw his vote away to the 3rd party will be buying more TSLA during the dip. And here is why I'll never talk about politics with him again; he thinks it's a GREAT IDEA that Muskrat is taking a sledgehammer to the government. Doesn't matter that Musk is an unelected foreigner doing major damage to our country. "It's what's needed." Ex-husband said.
I always believed he was smarter than that, but nope. He's got enough money to ride this out and retire at 55.
diffusive
in reply to BreadAndThread • • •BreadAndThread
in reply to diffusive • • •No, he's got enough, and he's diversified very well. We're both 54, and I was really, really hoping that I could retire at 67. However, I don't know if I can come back fast enough after this nosedive. But the ex-husband will be fine and he'll retire next January.
That's the U.S. in a nutshell. The very wealthy will be fine, but people like me who are constantly trying to just hold onto what I've already earned will be worse off by a mile.
WindyRebel
in reply to BreadAndThread • • •I’m really REALLY curious to know from these people when they say “it’s what’s needed” and they’re doing as well as you say…why? Why is it needed?
If you’re doing well, then surely dismantling everything that hurts others isn’t what’s needed unless it’s solely going to help you and only you (or others in your same position). If that’s why, then the problem isn’t the system…
BreadAndThread
in reply to WindyRebel • • •When we were young, he was hardcore republican because "small government." And he's convinced that the biggest drain on the budget is poor people. I've argued that wealthy people and farmers are the biggest welfare queens. And our military is the biggest drain, but he won't see.
I now understand what a moron I've been to believe that he ever meant it when he agreed that healhcare should be provided, college should be free, and childcare should be free. I see that he'd be the first person demanding those get shot down. I mean, anyone buying the TSLA dip is telling you they don't care about the human quality of life, nor about naziism. They only care about making money.
I've come to the realization that he's still republican, but Trump is obviously brain damaged, so ex can't support him. But maybe the rest of the repugnants aren't that bad.
Pretty much 100% bullshit as you've probably already guessed. I will no longer talk to him about anything requiring brain function because he's proof that wealth <> intelligence.
WindyRebel
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Talaraine
in reply to Yodan • • •Dunno about that, but I'm not great at economics. Seems to me that if people outside the country stop buying our food, the prices for that food here should drop pretty dramatically when they try and dump what they've earmarked for export here instead. The farmers are still screwed, but I 'think' we're fine since we're kinda the breadbasket of the world.?
Coffee and tea on the other hand xD Yeah, we can't grow that.
SpruceBringsteen
in reply to Talaraine • • •SarcasticMan
in reply to SpruceBringsteen • • •Just to add on to this comment:
If you like light to medium roasts you can easily roast your own at home with a decent air popper. A decent one will set you back about $25 if you don't bargain-hunt. I paid $18 for mine.
You can get good green coffee for around $5 - $12 a pound. You can roast a pound in about an hour. If you don't drink gallons a day it saves a lot of money.
bus_factor
in reply to Talaraine • • •Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials - Agricultural Trade | Economic Research Service
www.ers.usda.govTalaraine
in reply to bus_factor • • •thefartographer
in reply to Talaraine • • •USAID inspector fired after revealing nearly $500m in food aid was about to spoil amid Trump funding freeze
Ariana Baio (The Independent)PointyReality
in reply to Talaraine • • •The US imports more food then exports, in 2023 imports exceeded exports by $21 billion.
Edit: I like your optimistic view though. Realistically though you guys are going to go through a very rough time. This is not going to be as simple as well we just won't send it overseas, because you guys rely a lot on imports with Mexico, Canada and China being your top importers of various foods and agricultural products.
U.S. agricultural import values outpaced export values again in 2024 | Economic Research Service
www.ers.usda.govbrucethemoose
in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •It’s the information environment, stupid.
Same conclusion as everyone. If Democrats want to survive, they have got to start pushing these online information siloes shamelessly like Republicans do instead of rambling on about issues, door to door, like it’s 1950. It’s like they’re fighting drones with swords.
It sucks. But if they aren’t going to reign in big tech and literally criminal media, well, they better join the mess they're complicit in.
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ArbitraryValue
in reply to brucethemoose • • •I'm not sure that's possible because the Democratic platform doesn't have the sort of populist appeal that Trump's Republican platform does. Moderation can't compete with extremism in this domain. I suppose that the Democrats could try to pivot to their own (presumably class-based) form of populism but, at least from my point of view, one very strong reason to support the Democrats is because they aren't populist. Having one populist party versus another would be a lose/lose situation.
I don't have an alternate proposal. It may actually be the case that social media will eventually force every serious political movement to pivot towards populism and create its own truth in order to be competitive, but then who would make the policy decisions in a world of meme warfare?
brucethemoose
in reply to ArbitraryValue • • •Simple, obliterate engagement obsessed social media. Or rein it in.
Failing that (and it already failed in the US, seeing how we basically crowned Big Tech), well… Two populist parties is better than a monoparty. And maybe a party can get someone "cynical" who will say absolutely anything but, behind closed doors, doesn’t drink so much of their own Kool Aid.
UnderpantsWeevil
in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •BigMacHole
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in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •pelespirit
in reply to Hayduke • • •Tower
in reply to pelespirit • • •One of my favorite stats to pull out in regards to this:
What states have had the most votes for Trump (2016, 2020, 2024)?
pelespirit
in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •I think this is a very important bit:
Kühlschrank
in reply to pelespirit • • •pelespirit
in reply to Kühlschrank • • •Also, there was a part of the article that talked about the "us (rural) vs them (city)" mentality. We need to start pointing out that there are a shit ton of rural folk in the city. Cities are our true melting pot and why they're usually very liberal. They are surrounded by the "thems" in the rural boogie man scenario. The city people work with them, talk to them, see them on the street and they are human also.
The covid portion is going to stick with me awhile too. The rural areas should have had the least amount of deaths during covid and I think that was what Trump was counting on. They aren't on mass transit and don't have to see their neighbor if they don't choose too. They had a natural social distancing. But they were 3 to 4x the death rate. The lack of interaction makes them more racist and that racism made them die more. It's a crazy way to look at it.
Komodo Rodeo
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in reply to TomMasz • • •4grams
in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •Not all of them. Just got off the phone with my dad where he was celebrating the successful effort to curb waste fraud and abuse. apparently this was all bidens fault and thank god we have trump to guide us through to prosperity. now, I just need to put my paycheck into crypto and I’ll be one of the new lords of this coming age..
thank god, was beginning to worry after checking on my 401k…
Letsdothisok
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in reply to the_q • • •derryt
in reply to 4grams • • •4grams
in reply to derryt • • •You know, I was going to think up a funny reply for this one but in truth, in 40something years, I’ve only seen the man cry twice. He is not someone who likes to display emotion (except for anger).
So no, only weak men cry?
derryt
in reply to 4grams • • •inquisitr.com/donald-trump-men…
5 Times Donald Trump Claimed ‘Big, Strong Men’ Started Crying In Front Of Him Because He Made Them So Happy
Jonathan Vankin (Inquisitr News)Dragonstaff
in reply to inclementimmigrant • • •Who cares?
The media is pushing this narrative about "Trump voters" so that liberals will go "FAFO" and jerk off about leopards. The fact remains that most of the people hurt by these policies didn't vote for them.
60d
in reply to Dragonstaff • • •Allonzee
in reply to Dragonstaff • • •I loathe voting for neoliberals. I'm fully aware it's harm reduction and this ship has been sinking under Neoliberals and Fascists since Reagan converted his former opposition to the corpo take into today. I haven't had a candidate to vote for in a general election in my entire life. I'm 40. Yes Ive volunteered in primaries for a better path.
But I did eat the rancid shit and vote neoliberal every time, because affirmation ribbons you can't eat or live inside are still better than scapegoats. I hated voting for Kerry, Obama, Clinton, Biden, and Harris, but I took my medicine and did it with a funeral dirge in my heart telling myself it's better that less people get hurt than more. The ship has been sinking my entire voting life regardless of party, but it's been crystal clear it sinks faster under fascists than neoliberals. Something something to that starfish it mattered.
The people that could vote for Harris but didn't can get fucked right along with the Trump voters as far as I'm concerned. My empathy is reserved for people too young to vote and people who voted against this.
Willful ignorance about your own society and governance is no excuse. "Teehee I'm not political I'm keeping up with the Kardashians/stupid sports GAMES" means you didnt care about anyone else, feel free to diaf.
WraithGear
in reply to Allonzee • • •Dagwood222
in reply to WraithGear • • •Keep dreaming.
Midterms are less than 24 months away. You're not going to get a viable third party.
If you want progress, start finding and supporting the Dems you like in the primaries.
leadore
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