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Neither this fanciful story nor the crocodiles had anything to do with gozilla. Godzilla ( gojira in japanese ) is a result of joining two japanese words - gorira ( gorilla ) and kujira ( whale ). The impetus for the creation of godzilla were the genocidal firebombings and nukings of japanese cities. Godzilla represented america ( a barbaric nuclear monster that destroyed japanese cities without morals or remorse ). It was created as anti-america and anti-occupation propaganda in post-war japan but has since been co-opted or "appriopriated" by hollywood and turned into a generic and farcical monster trope.

We know what godzilla was about because the creators have told us so. Also, it's rather obvious given the context and the environment in which godzilla was created.

> graduated college with major in computer science and a minor in math.

Me too. High five!

> My goal is 5-8 more classes for a second degree in math (major).

But why? Wouldn't it make more sense to go for a master in computer science? Are you going to use it for work. Otherwise, aren't you going to "lose it" anyways? Also, is your job paying for the degree or are you paying out of pocket?

> Getting reelected because you managed to not tank the currency and economy.

That clearly that hasn't worked has it? Also, are you arguing against term limits?

Having to get elected is reason not to enforce financial discipline because people don't vote for those who promise financial discipline. People vote for those who promise more stuff.

What a naive comment.

> Brain draining the rest of the world is one of the main reasons for America’s success.

Not true. America was successful regardless of immigration. For example, for much of the 20th century, the US banned immigration from most of the world. Look up the history of US immigration bans. It's quite enlightening

> It is due to America being a nation of immigrants that we can do this.

America is not and never has been a nation of immigrants. At no time in US history has immigrants represented anywhere close to the majority of the US population. America was always a nation of native born americans. Not immigrants.

> who says that the existing social media landscape has become toxic, messy, and riddled with misinformation

The standard talking points we've heard many times from those wishing to push their narrative as "truth".

> and AI is well-placed to address that.

So censorship and propaganda on steroids.

> This makes crashes last longer and harder. It requires greater fiscal discipline to overcome.

Isn't this a good thing? Otherwise, what incentive is there for financial discipline?

> The problem with the USA "empire" is that for a trading empire to work you need a plan, and stick to it.

Have stuck with it for over 75 years. Not too shabby. Also why is empire in quotes?

> China has been quietly debt trapping a whole bunch of nations that have strategic things they need.

I know the US and Europe has for centuries. Which ones has china "debt trapped"? Or are we sticking to the propaganda that china helping develop other nations is "debt trapping".

> Something neither the president or congress have the ability to do.

Neither the president nor congress sets the "plan" for the US. Do you really think trump gets to decide geopolitics? Do you really think congress decides the direction of the nation? Or do you think they listen to the elites who fund and control them? One has to be extraordinarly naive to think that a superpower with nukes is run by the masses.

The president and congress sells the plan decided by the powerful to the masses. It's why they exist. They don't plan or decide anything. Most of their time is spent raising money for elections. When do you think trump or congress has the time to develop any expertise in anything.