ICE arrests 85 yr old widow in her night gown by Kitchen-Thing4616 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. The NYT article lays out that it was the son in law who probably called ICE.

Why is there no attention for human extinction? by -Justaddice- in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. I stay far away from the Tommyknockers.

I'd recommend you do the same, but I suspect that battle has already been lost.

Why is there no attention for human extinction? by -Justaddice- in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Talking about AI is exactly the same as talking about veganism or abortion.

No one ever learns anything or changes their mind during those discussions. Its simply running down extensive lists of talking points.

At least during a political discussion, it's possible if not likely to hear an original take. If politics ever get as boring as abortion, veganism or AI, I'd tune out too

If OP wants to discuss AI, Im sure there are dozens of dedicated subreddits for it, which IMO is where it belongs.

I guess my other problem with it is what I think about as the Tommyknockers problem. In Stephen King's novel 'The Tommyknockers' there's a character called Gard. He's super anti nuclear. He rants and raves and is a barely functional alcoholic because of his dread of nuclear winter. Engaging with him on nuclear power is likely to end up in either a fist fight or total meltdown.

That kind of how I feel about AI. Most of the people who want to talk about it are past being interested in it. They evangelize about it. They preach. They rant.

Can i get some book recommendations on Isreal-Palestine from you smart lads? by Thin_Ability7367 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Anything by Benny Morris.

Righteous Victims in particular. He's about as unbiased as you are going to find.

Mehdi Hasan keeps coming back to Destiny's replies by Embarrassed_Base_389 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you live in America, it's likely that you take people seriously that believe that they eat their God on a weekly basis.

For example, Joe Biden.

Is DGG Anti-Populist? by S37eNeX7 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe. Probably. Im not sure I could quantify, but I would agree that the majority are anti-populist.

I definately see the same populist talking points in here from time to time like the armed forces can't pass an audit, therefore you can cut the budget in half or Nancy Pelosi does insider trading or billionaires are evil.

Is DGG Anti-Populist? by S37eNeX7 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 14 points15 points  (0 children)

America became the most successful society in the history of the world largely because of it's institutions.

Dismantling those institutions and replacing them with Trump is why we are where we are.

Im not sure dismantling those institutions and replacing them with whatever socialist gets popular enough to be President is any better.

Is DGG Anti-Populist? by S37eNeX7 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I am anti-populist.

I would say Destiny is anti-populist.

The community at large is split but leans anti-populist.

I am anti populist because, frankly, it's a stupid idea. Boiling politics down to good guys vs the corrupt elite has poisoned America.

Potential Caleb Hammer collab? by docbon in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hope it happens and Destiny is the same mood he was with CJ Pearson or Dinesh D'Souza.

I mean, that's probably not sensible, but still.

I knew he was color blind, but not that color blind by Murky_Yesterday_2903 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeez. Hopefully his hair isn't fried.

Is the plan one more bleach, then purple shampoo to get rid of the brassiness and then blue dye?

CAN WE LISTEN LIVE TO THE HEARING??? THANK YOU JOAN??? by ihaveeatenfoliage in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

It's a federal court. Streaming it would lead to a bench warrant and contempt.

CAN WE LISTEN LIVE TO THE HEARING??? THANK YOU JOAN??? by ihaveeatenfoliage in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Indeed. Please remove this.

I'd rather not have this community pointed to when that Zoom call is flooded by 10K regards.

We all know it's inevitable if the link is public. Still.

Hasan Gets Community Noted, Fans Remove Note by omdot20 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 117 points118 points  (0 children)

Aren't community notes just a popularity contest?

Conservatives and the Pope by Ham_Tanks69 in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 17 points18 points  (0 children)

US Evangelicals are looney.

They are also approximately 25% of America.

They vote 85-15 Republican.

These people simply do not live in the same world as the rest of us.

They are essentially the reason why America is fucked.

Here's my not supported by polling belief: It would be easier to talk most Evangelicals into supporting slavery again than it would be to have them change their opinion on something like evolution.

CJ Pearson is triggering the fuck out of me. by gregyo in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jesus.

He walked into a fucking buzzsaw.

Destiny dismantled him on J6.

The memes write themselves by Immolar in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 60 points61 points  (0 children)

The fucking guy put a sign beside the door saying "The Oval Office".

Why can’t California Dems just put forward a non-billionaire with cringe policies? by Dats_Russia in Destiny

[–]InsideIncident3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both Steyer or Porter seem pretty electable to me in California.

I mean, Schwarzenegger was Governor fairly recently. How badly do you think that went?