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The Disinformation Superhighway 0
One more time, “social” media isn’t.
Aside:
Truth (sic) Social is already playing fast and loose with software licenses.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
And another child bites the dust in NRA Paradise.
Vaccine Nation 0
I was under the impression that a certain amount of knowledge and intelligence was requisite for university admission.
How did these folks manage to circumvent those requirements?
QOTD 0
Fergus Hume, describing a cunning conniver:
In spite of all his cunning, he usually burnt his fingers at a twice-touched flame.
Facebook Frolics 0
David Klepper and Amanda Seitz investigate the Zuckerborg’s inaction in the face of users’ spreading misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, and related topics. A snippet:
“These people are selling fear and outrage,” said Roger McNamee, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and early investor in Facebook who is now a vocal critic. “It is not a fluke. It is a business model.”
Follow the link for the complete piece.
“But There’s No Other Possible Explanation” 0
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is a family value.
The father said he wasn’t trying to hit his son, he only meant to shoot near him, Hensley Sr. told police.
Police found the gun, a spent shell casing, and the guitar with apparent bullet holes during their search of the home.
Still Rising Again after All These Years,
Confederacy of Dunces Dept.
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The saddest thing about this is that it is completely believable.