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reop2whiskeyon Free Software Foundation receives historic private donations

The private sector is undefeated in value creation for society

reop2whiskeyon Over 40% of deceased drivers in vehicle crashes test positive for THC: Study

It is entirely possible THC is more dangerous for vehicle safety than alcohol and that wouldn’t surprise me. But based on this study alone? No.

reop2whiskeyon AWS CEO says replacing junior devs with AI is 'one of the dumbest ideas'

oh so CEO is probably referring to using AI to replace foreign junior devs is a bad idea. Domestic junior dev replacement is ok though

reop2whiskeyon AI is wiping out entry-level tech jobs, leaving graduates stranded

the US could just require indians be paid the same as US workers then companies would be incentivized to hire more from home. You are correct, it is far cheaper to hire indians due to tax incentivize and regulations

reop2whiskeyon If AI replaces workers, should it also pay taxes?

Government replaces workers with regulations, should it also pay taxes?

reop2whiskeyon Accepting US car standards would risk European lives

This has got to be propaganda from big auto. No one would benefit from more regulation as much as they would

reop2whiskeyon Over-regulation is doubling the cost

Over-regulation is without a doubt one of the top, if not the top, reasons for many of our woes. Propagandists will continue to say they are necessary for our safety or environment, but the negative repercussions are obvious and abundant. The only true beneficiaries will always be a handful of potential victims and the monopolists.

reop2whiskeyon A mechanic offered a reason why no one wants to work in the industry

Its not that there is not enough education, its that there is too many regulatory barriers preventing licensing. It should be more like the DMV where anyone can take a test and get licensed if they pass. Forced experience and education requirements are touted as essential but are truly nothing more than regulatory moat building.

reop2whiskeyon YouTube says it'll bring back creators banned for Covid and election content

is there any political censorship scheme at this large of scale in modern us history?

reop2whiskeyon YouTube says it'll bring back creators banned for Covid and election content

What if the government is the source of misinformation?

reop2whiskeyon After getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended, FCC chair threatens ABC's The View

plenty of evidence if you look

http://judiciary.house.gov/media/press-releases/weaponizatio...

reop2whiskeyon After getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended, FCC chair threatens ABC's The View

tens of thousands were

http://judiciary.house.gov/media/press-releases/weaponizatio...

reop2whiskeyon Jimmy kimmel should have strong odds at the Supreme Court

What about all of these unconstitutional threats?

http://judiciary.house.gov/media/press-releases/weaponizatio...

reop2whiskeyon Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department's Use of Flock Safety

True but in public you can collect almost any data a person would reasonably expect to be private. What remains private?