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What Republicans are doing is not normal and we are not safe from it in technology. If you think you should be able to moderate, or not turn over commenter dat

What Republicans are doing is not normal and we are not safe from it in technology. If you think you should be able to moderate, or not turn over commenter data because of their political content, then you should be worried. It's no different that trying to plan a curriculum with guest lecturers. If they feel welcomed to intrude on this decision, then it won't stop there.

whamlastxmas 2y ago
I genuinely don’t see much difference in behavior between the two parties
- throwaway5752 2y ago
  I am disappointed by both parties but see clear differences in ideology and more importantly, respect for the law, due process, and civil rights. In particular, the full title of this article is, "Cancellation of Naval Academy Lecture by Ruth Ben-Ghiat at Behest of Republican Politicians Threatens Institutional Autonomy"
  - whamlastxmas 2y ago
    I agree there are idealogical differences even though they’re very similar in important ways too. I just meant behavior, no ideas, were very similar
- unethical_ban 2y ago
  I genuinely can't... understand that kind of sentiment without specific examples, given how many examples we have that there are major differences. Public education, affordable healthcare, protection of the environment and recognition of climate change. At the meta level: one party is much more guilty of denying democratic norms, obstructing popular legislation in government for shrewd partisan purposes, and wanting to hold up reforms to government that would make it more democratic and modern. Specific examples of that last point: Florida banning any form of voting besides First past the post, which is one of the worst ways to vote for a candidate. But it entrenches the established parties.
  - A4ET8a8uTh0 2y ago
    << I genuinely can't... understand that kind of sentiment without specific examples, Hmm, what could be a good indicator of uniparty being in charge today? What current events could serve as a good indicator of why people may think it is all merely a kabuki theater with more cross-dressing than substance? What and who could possibly make denizens of US so gosh darn cynical? What could be the one thing establishment dems and reps just can't help themselves from doing? << At the meta level: one party is much more guilty of denying democratic norms, obstructing popular legislation in government for shrewd partisan purposes, and wanting to hold up reforms to government that would make it more democratic and modern. There is no 'more guilty'. You are either guilty of it or not. You want to be holy and claim to dispense divine wisdom? You don't get to piss in the holy water then. << Public education, affordable healthcare, protection of the environment and recognition of climate change. Oh yeah. Such massive differences. So massive. Like. Public education. Everyone knows in Chicagoland left leaning individuals of means send their kids to public schools, because it is the right thing to do ( and public education is just the best kind of tits ). Everyone knows. And everyone who does not is likely an evil republican and likely a climate change denier. Maybe even a fascist. << hold up reforms to government that would make it more democratic and modern. Why on earth would I want the government to be modern or more democratic? Do you even know what you are asking for here? And which government? Federal? State? Local? Like seriously. Do you want the government to use new and improved Python 3.13? Do you have a strong objection to use of C++ in government code? Do you want it to use blockchain to validate voter information? Do you want to use AWS to store everything about everyone? Do you want memory protection? What? Talk about being specific. And why anyone would want US to be more democratic, where an average voter is functional, semi-literate moron[1] ( From 2012 to 2017, a survey conducted with 12,330 adult participants aged between 16 and 74 had a mean score of 264 out of 500 on a literacy test. There were participants from every state and county within the total that took the exam. ; 54% of adults have a literacy below sixth-grade level. ) They barely understand what is happening to them and you want to let them have more of a say how this country is run? Seriously? Fuck man. If anything, we need to bring back full blown early republic when you had a right to vote if you had some skin in the game ( likely land ). Since it is 2024 we can add having kids as having a skin in the game. << Specific examples of that last point: Florida banning any form of voting besides First past the post, which is one of the worst ways to vote for a candidate. But it entrenches the established parties. Is it a useful example in your book? To me it signifies little. Power tries to get more power. Surprise. [1]https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/research/literacy-statistics https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/research/literacy-statisti...
readthenotes1 2y ago
And working hand in glove to silence dissent is better?
- unethical_ban 2y ago
  Sure, why not, when you're not going to say what you're talking about.

whamlastxmas 2y ago

I genuinely don’t see much difference in behavior between the two parties

throwaway5752 2y ago
I am disappointed by both parties but see clear differences in ideology and more importantly, respect for the law, due process, and civil rights. In particular, the full title of this article is, "Cancellation of Naval Academy Lecture by Ruth Ben-Ghiat at Behest of Republican Politicians Threatens Institutional Autonomy"
- whamlastxmas 2y ago
  I agree there are idealogical differences even though they’re very similar in important ways too. I just meant behavior, no ideas, were very similar
unethical_ban 2y ago
I genuinely can't... understand that kind of sentiment without specific examples, given how many examples we have that there are major differences. Public education, affordable healthcare, protection of the environment and recognition of climate change. At the meta level: one party is much more guilty of denying democratic norms, obstructing popular legislation in government for shrewd partisan purposes, and wanting to hold up reforms to government that would make it more democratic and modern. Specific examples of that last point: Florida banning any form of voting besides First past the post, which is one of the worst ways to vote for a candidate. But it entrenches the established parties.
- A4ET8a8uTh0 2y ago
  << I genuinely can't... understand that kind of sentiment without specific examples, Hmm, what could be a good indicator of uniparty being in charge today? What current events could serve as a good indicator of why people may think it is all merely a kabuki theater with more cross-dressing than substance? What and who could possibly make denizens of US so gosh darn cynical? What could be the one thing establishment dems and reps just can't help themselves from doing? << At the meta level: one party is much more guilty of denying democratic norms, obstructing popular legislation in government for shrewd partisan purposes, and wanting to hold up reforms to government that would make it more democratic and modern. There is no 'more guilty'. You are either guilty of it or not. You want to be holy and claim to dispense divine wisdom? You don't get to piss in the holy water then. << Public education, affordable healthcare, protection of the environment and recognition of climate change. Oh yeah. Such massive differences. So massive. Like. Public education. Everyone knows in Chicagoland left leaning individuals of means send their kids to public schools, because it is the right thing to do ( and public education is just the best kind of tits ). Everyone knows. And everyone who does not is likely an evil republican and likely a climate change denier. Maybe even a fascist. << hold up reforms to government that would make it more democratic and modern. Why on earth would I want the government to be modern or more democratic? Do you even know what you are asking for here? And which government? Federal? State? Local? Like seriously. Do you want the government to use new and improved Python 3.13? Do you have a strong objection to use of C++ in government code? Do you want it to use blockchain to validate voter information? Do you want to use AWS to store everything about everyone? Do you want memory protection? What? Talk about being specific. And why anyone would want US to be more democratic, where an average voter is functional, semi-literate moron[1] ( From 2012 to 2017, a survey conducted with 12,330 adult participants aged between 16 and 74 had a mean score of 264 out of 500 on a literacy test. There were participants from every state and county within the total that took the exam. ; 54% of adults have a literacy below sixth-grade level. ) They barely understand what is happening to them and you want to let them have more of a say how this country is run? Seriously? Fuck man. If anything, we need to bring back full blown early republic when you had a right to vote if you had some skin in the game ( likely land ). Since it is 2024 we can add having kids as having a skin in the game. << Specific examples of that last point: Florida banning any form of voting besides First past the post, which is one of the worst ways to vote for a candidate. But it entrenches the established parties. Is it a useful example in your book? To me it signifies little. Power tries to get more power. Surprise. [1]https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/research/literacy-statistics https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/research/literacy-statisti...

readthenotes1 2y ago

And working hand in glove to silence dissent is better?

unethical_ban 2y ago
Sure, why not, when you're not going to say what you're talking about.