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Republican Thought Police 0

At Above the Law, Kathryn Rubino reports that the Trump maladministrations legal attempt to define “8647” as somehow prohibited speech, well, just got 86ed in court.

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All the News that Fits 0

Donald Trump’s war of choice with Iran must be going so very well.

I mean, why else would Pete Hegseth try to gag the Pentagon press corps?

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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Yet another “responsible gun owner” attempts to settle a difference with his politeness.

We are a broken society.

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QOTD 0

Neera Tanden:

The American system of checks and balances is only as strong as the leaders who have the character and courage to enforce them.

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Cabinet of Horrors, Reprise 0

(Warning: Mild language.)

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Cabinet of Horrors 0

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A Loopy Idea 0

SFgate’s Katie Dowd had to go to Las Vegas, so she decided to check out Elon Musk’s Loop underground transportation notnetwork.

She was–er–less than favorabley impressed.

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Those Were the Weeks That Were 0

After a two week break, Seth takes a closer look at what happened during his absence.

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Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0

Subtly subversice? At the Psychology Today website, John Nosta warns (emphasis added) that “AI subtly erodes our cognitive strength by making delegation seem like self-generated thought.”

Follow the link for his reasoning.

And, while we’re on the subject . . . .

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The Name Gamer 0

Per C&L, CNN’s Harry Enten reports that Americans are not receptive to Donald Trumps smearing his taint name all over Federal buildings. Here’s a snippet from the story aat C&L:

“OK, Americans who believe it’s OK right now to name government buildings for Trump, just 9% to put them in some perspective,” he (Enten–ed.) continued. “10% of Americans believe that the Earth is flat. And 12% of Americans think that the moon landing was faked, which, of course, it was not. And, of course, the Earth is actually round.”

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Phishing for Voters 0

El Reg reports that

The biggest threat to America’s midterm elections in November likely isn’t foreign attackers hacking US voting machines. Phishing and election-official impersonation are the bigger risks, according to Check Point, which documented more than 5,000 election-themed domains registered between April and May.

Details at the link. And remember, just because you may see it on a computer screen, it ain’t necessarily os.

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QOTD 0

E. B. White:

Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.

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And Now for a Change of Pace 0

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Fly the Fiendly Skies 0

They get fiendlier every day.

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A Picture Is Worth 0

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American Stasi 0

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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Mistaken politeness.

And again we are reminded that “responsible gun owner” is an oxymoron.

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Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0

A tool for tyrants? El Reg reports

Russia-linked cyber espionage crews appear to be using AI tools to help build malware, spin up infrastructure, and craft lures for attacks on Ukrainian targets.

Much more at the link.

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Influencer Idiocy 0

Being stupid for clicks. It’s a thing.

One more time, “social” media isn’t.

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QOTD 0

Larry Bushey:

There’s a difference between hearing and listening.

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