2019 archive
A Storm of Snowflakes 0
Paul Krugman offers a theory to explain why Wall Street hedge fund managers and the like are so hostile to Elizabeth Warren. He suggests that there is more to it than her proposal of a “wealth tax.” Here’s a bit from his article (emphasis added):
(snip)
Now, human nature being what it is, people who secretly wonder whether they really deserve their wealth get especially angry when others express these doubts publicly.
Follow the link for his evidence.
“I Know You Are but What Am I” 0
David discusses the “cartoonish level” of projection in the Trumposphere.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
The hunt for politeness continues with another gun that allegedly fired itself.
Rule one of using a gun is don’t allow the gun to point at any living creature you don’t plan to shoot for Pete’s sake.
Make TWUUG Your LUG 0
Learn about the wonderful world of free and open source. Use computers to do what you want, not what someone else wants you to do. Learn how to use GNU/Linux and its plethora of free and open source software to get stuff done with computers.
It’s not hard; it’s just different.
When: Monthly TWUUG meeting at 7:30 p. m. on the first Thursday of the month (November 7, 2019). Pre-meeting dinner at Chicago Uno, JANAF shopping center, 6:00 p. m. (map)
Who: Everyone in TideWater/Hampton Roads with interest in any/all flavors of Unix/Linux. There are no dues or signup requirements. All are welcome.
Where: Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk Training Room (map). (Wireless and wired internet connection available.) Turn right upon entering, then left at the last corridor and look for the open meeting room.
Facebook Frolics, Empty Words Dept. 0
The Oregonian reports on someone who couldn’t stick working for Facebook. Here’s a snippet; follow the link for the rest (emphasis added).
She didn’t last long — because she realized the social-media behemoth isn’t actually interested in elections integrity.
Stray Thought 0
Every time I go to the polls, one of the poll workers offers me an “I voted” sticker.
This is perversely reversed.
The persons who do not vote should wear stickers.
Facebook Frolics, All the News You Can Abuse Dept. 0
At the Hartford Courant, Common Cause’s Yosef Getachew examines the disturbing implications of Facebook’s decision to serve as a platform from which politicians can weaponize their lies. Here’s a bit:
This is inherently different from political ads aired on traditional media (broadcast stations or cable networks) where the entire viewing audience can see the ad.