See also…

For the record I wasn’t disagreeing with your point or criticizing it at all. Just trying to give some context that might explain what you were observing.

🙂

This would indicate its not a cut and dry as the youtuber suggests and also I would assume he is not a historian(no clue who he is) so its unclear why his opinion or definition of computer program should usurp that of most historians who would recognise a term may change over time and be less well defined initially when inspiring a new technology?

He’s a long-standing member of the tech pundit community (dare I say the Linux community), and in recent years has been exposed as antivax, anti-woke, and a bigot. Before that he was just a confident sounding asshole with sometimes interesting opinions.

People are right generally about billionaires.

But she’s constantly in the news doing nice things with her money. Certainly she’s doing more good with it than other billionaires I could name.

LONG article:

https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swifts-charity-donations-gifts-timeline/

Maybe the answer to your question is that she already has.

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How much do you blame the people who voted for Trump or other fascists?

Every one who can be dead to me is dead to me.

Those who are unfortunately tied to me by blood or marriage get the minimum of interaction that family dynamics require me to give.

That’s how it will stay.

1932 was a pivotal year in the Nazis’ ascent. It’s a terrifying parallel for today

Leading Civil Rights Lawyer Shows 20 Ways Trump Is Copying Hitler’s Early Rhetoric and Policies

Here’s the list from that second article. Article goes into detail for each.

1. Neither was elected by a majority. (not relevant now this was 2019)

2. Both found direct communication channels to their base.

3. Both blame others and divide on racial lines.

4. Both relentlessly demonize opponents.

5. They unceasingly attack objective truth.

6. They relentlessly attack mainstream media.

7. Their attacks on truth include science.

8. Their lies blur reality–and supporters spread them.

9. Both orchestrated mass rallies to show status.

10. They embrace extreme nationalism.

11. Both made closing borders a centerpiece.

12. They embraced mass detention and deportations.

13. Both used borders to protect selected industries.

14. They cemented their rule by enriching elites.

15. Both rejected international norms.

16. They attack domestic democratic processes.

17. Both attack the judiciary and rule of law.

18. Both glorify the military and demand loyalty oaths.

19. They proclaim unchecked power.

20. Both relegate women to subordinate roles.

The same folks I know who wouldn’t even consider a conversation about socialism are not going to be swayed when I quote any black man to them, much less a panther.

I don’t know why I didn’t think of this in the first place, thanks!

Luigi is fairly entertaining though, especially looking at number 1.

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2024-12-01+2024-12-20&geo=US&q=luigi&hl=en

Whew, you OK Minnesota? 😂

I would be very interested to know whether there has been a detectable upswing in the frequency of the terms “guillotine” and “French Revolution” on social media in recent weeks.

I don’t have a substantial opinion about ReactOS. I’m aware of it, but that’s as far as I’ve ever gone.

However, I wanted to compliment you because that was a great opener to this discussion. 🙂

If I believed in a deep state (which I categorically do not) NYT would be part of it.

I do, however, believe in giant media companies funded by the 1%, who have just lost one of their own to one of the plebs, staffed by management who will steer things in the needed direction. Any doubt I had of that has been destroyed by their coverage of Gaza.

I don’t fail to appreciate your viewpoint, but while such a military exists, I’d like stopping 21st century Hitler before he can get started to be a service they provide.

A tiny sliver of hope.

I know the sorts of oaths I had to take when I was in the military. I didn’t really enjoy my time there and I still took them seriously.

Those folks at the Pentagon, I would hope, are the sort that take them very seriously. And it is your duty to refuse unlawful orders.

If there’s enough “good ones” left, we might see some resistance coming from that area.

Edit: Hey folks I know plenty of people have an axe to grind with the US military. And you are welcome to post your axe in reply to my comment. But I’m not really interested in carrying water for every wrongful or unpopular thing that the US military has ever done. I got out for (many) reasons. So please don’t expect a reply!

And he also is overwhelmed by needing to do things in life but not knowing where to start.

You’re a human and you need someone to validate you. I can’t do that from a keyboard, but I can offer an internet hug.

There’s a lot of good advice here. I have a son not too different in age than you. Your post made me want to give you a long hug. I’m sure you have many things about you that are assets and you haven’t had anyone in your life to help you find them.

As others have said, you sound smarter than you think you are, and your writing is good!

Small steps, and celebrate the small victories. Make one little thing better about yourself or your life every day. No matter how small. And be proud of yourself when you’ve done so.

Go take the good advice from others, but here’s a Dad Hug™.