“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” -- Thomas Jefferson
Whether you agree with the strike in Syria or not, It was manifestly unconstitutional.
Mueller has evidence Cohen was in Prague in 2016, confirming part of dossier. But Cohen has said he’s “never been to Prague in his life.” Interesting...
How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense? "The average person ... has basically no chance in their lifetime ever to use a gun in self-defense," he tells Here & Now's Robin Young. "But ... every day, they have a chance to use the gun inappropriately. They have a chance, they get angry. They get scared." But you know, math and science and all. They don’t matter.
How Facebook 'likes' predict race, religion and sexual orientation. With just 10 likes, a computer model fundamentally knows you better than a colleague, according to additional research published by Kosinski in 2015. With 70 likes, it knows you better than a friend or roommate; with 150 likes, better than a family member. And with 300 likes, Big Data knows you better than your spouse.
Harvard’s Institute of Politics poll found that 64% of 18- to 29-year-olds are more fearful than hopeful about the future of America. “Young Democrats under 30 blamed politicians (77% responsible), Donald Trump (77% responsible), money in politics (75% responsible), structural racism (69% responsible) and lack of access to higher education (66% responsible) as the most significant factors responsible for the state of politics and society today. The top five factors Republicans believe are responsible are: the media (72%), politicians (70% responsible), political correctness (64% responsible), money in politics (63% responsible), with other Americans (45%), a distant fifth.“ Seriously. Look at those reasons. Republicans blame the media, political correctness, and other Americans. WTF? Republicanism is a disease.
233 Members of Congress Just Voted to Steal Social Security’s $2.9 Trillion Surplus. “Fortunately for Social Security beneficiaries, the amendment did not attain the two-thirds majority required to pass the House. But those who voted for it are now on the record in support of stealing the American people’s earned Social Security benefits.” A list of the Members of Congress who voted for it is included.
Experts sign open letter slamming Europe’s proposal to recognize robots as legal persons. “Over 150 experts in AI, robotics, commerce, law, and ethics from 14 countries have signed an open letter denouncing the European Parliament’s proposal to grant personhood status to intelligent machines.”
New Gmail update said to add self-destructing email you can't print or forward. Let the conspiracies begin!
How to take on ‘Big Sugar’ and win. Start treating it like nicotine. 'The awful truth is that it is now normal to be fat. People of average weight are in the minority'.
Airplanes may soon install sleeping compartments in the cargo area.
“Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” -- John Adams
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
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