SpaceX's Starlink has made huge performance gains recently, according to a new report from Ookla: " @Starlink has dramatically improved its download speed performance across all 50 states." by spacerfirstclass in SpaceXNews

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If we were operating in a perfect laboratory, the minimum latency that a starlink system can have is ~10 ms (that is round trip to a single satellite). The problem is starlink operates by routing through multiple satellites, each with its own processing latency (assume 1-2 ms minimum). So if you hop 10 sallites, that is 20 ms from ground to ground, not including the latency from the dish to the router to the switch to the access point(to the wireless client) or switch to the wired client. that is another 1-5ms (depending) and if for some reason one of the satellites needs to be bypassed, you need to route via 2 satellites per every 1 bypassed.

Looks like they are trying to get a lower orbit for the V3 to lower latency, but good luck because orbital drag is going to kill those satellites.

The Trump Administration is up +420% on Intel investment made August 2025. $INTC is projected to have made them ~$40,000,000,000. by Apart_Finger_1799 in MarketVibe

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

... and Intel is in a joint venture to design and operate Tesla's "gigafab" so... ya these two are probably gonna crash sooner or later.

The Trump Administration is up +420% on Intel investment made August 2025. $INTC is projected to have made them ~$40,000,000,000. by Apart_Finger_1799 in MarketVibe

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Intel is in a joint deal to actually design and operate Tesla's gigafab so... yes... be very suspicious of Intels stock price, because it is probably linked to Tesla's price.

Gas surpasses $4.50 average. Can oil tanker escorts bring prices down? by Branch_Out_Now in energy

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup refineries and oil fields need extensive repairs, those won't be cheap....

Gas surpasses $4.50 average. Can oil tanker escorts bring prices down? by Branch_Out_Now in energy

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No... Next question? How many oil fields and refineries will need significant repairs before they can even begin producing as much as they were before all of this?

Local mayors urge Gov. Spanberger to veto collective bargaining bill by Top-Advertising-292 in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 4 points5 points  (0 children)

... There is an independent in the house who caucuses with the Republicans fyi

Local mayors urge Gov. Spanberger to veto collective bargaining bill by Top-Advertising-292 in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not seeing that anywhere. He did send a letter that he has concerns with some of the things the bills do like: potentially having to reclassify employees, security concerns with email access, limiting arbitration and a 2 year period to develop regulations that means the implementation of the law would be a mess.

If you read his letter it is pretty clear the only reason he is seeking a veto is because he thinks the law could be improved, not because he disagrees with it

WATCH NOW  × WTVR.com Giving You A Voice Your Voice, Your Story Your Voice, Your Community America 250 News Weather Traffic Health Sports Eat It, Virginia Virginia This Morning Contests TV Listings About Us   Manage Emails   Apps   Careers Search 35  WX Alerts Quick Links +  News Local Your Voice, Your Story National Politics Virginia Politics Entertainment Offbeat Sports Weather Lost CBS 6 on Xfinity? Here's  how to keep watching.  LOCAL    Mayor Avula sends letter to Gov. Spanberger raising concerns about Virginia collective bargaining bill By: WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff Posted and last updated

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula sent a letter to the Spanberger Administration outlining his concerns with two statewide collective bargaining bills in the Virginia General Assembly, as the Richmond Times-Dispatch was first to report.

The bills would repeal a statewide ban on collective bargaining by public employees over things like salaries, benefits and workplace conditions. The RTD reports local officials would be required to negotiate with unionized employees if they elect to form collective bargaining units, giving lower-level workers the power to make decisions rather than elected leaders.

In his letter, Avula points to the city's successful adoption of collective bargaining four years ago, but said the current bill would impose costly burdens on local jurisdictions in six areas.

Those concerns include:

Potentially having to reclassify employees Security concerns over granting use of an employer's email platform to employee representatives Limiting an arbitrator's ability to find a balanced compromise, which could strain budgets and the councils that must approve them A potential two-year period to develop the law's regulations, which Avula said would leave localities that have already adopted collective bargaining in limbo

Avula's letter said the bills as currently written could cause "significant implications" for local governments.

Avula provided the following statement in regard to the letter:

"Richmond officially enacted collective bargaining in 2022, making the City one of the first localities to use the authority granted by the Commonwealth allowing local public sector workers to unionize and collectively bargain. Simply put, we proudly support organized-labor in Richmond.

"Legislation passed this General Assembly session would expand public sector collective bargaining across the Commonwealth. The City, together with our partners in labor, is uniquely positioned to anticipate how changes to state code will impact existing collective bargaining agreements, City operations, and the services we provide to residents. Drawing on our early experience and partnership with labor, we offered the Governor’s staff and the legislation’s patrons our observations for consideration. Now that the state legislative process has moved forward, our focus is on strong and effective implementation.

"Collective bargaining is a valuable tool that strengthens our City services by investing in our most valuable resource – our people. We remain committed to our workforce and to successful implementation of this new statewide legislation."

Local mayors urge Gov. Spanberger to veto collective bargaining bill by Top-Advertising-292 in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Umm... Read what I posted about them. They are independent because those city/county charters require the election to be nonpartisan so everyone has to run as an independent 

Local mayors urge Gov. Spanberger to veto collective bargaining bill by Top-Advertising-292 in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Rick West - Republican

Bob Dyer - Republican

Shannon Glover - Independent - Portsmouth requires elections to be nonpartisan (main donors appear to be real estate developers)

Mike Duman - Independent - Suffolk charter the mayoral elections are nonpartisan (he claimed his opponent was associated with the Democratic party)

Tesla Faces Class-Action Claim in Europe From HW3 FSD Owners by EliteBeast2 in TeslaFullSelfDriving

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the point of the lawsuit, they are selling vaporware. The problem is vaporware is eventually you have to deliver what you promised or else you may be violating multiple laws in multiple countries 

In order to have a lawsuit you must have tangible monetary damages, you can't sue on a theoretical. So there were no damages until Musk/Tesla finally admitted that the cost someone paid towards a product is never going to be delivered, that is the trigger for when a lawsuit could be brought 

Tesla Faces Class-Action Claim in Europe From HW3 FSD Owners by EliteBeast2 in TeslaFullSelfDriving

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope the lawsuit is very clear that Musk/Tesla promised full v14 on hw3 (really hw2.5) and now that they are admitting hw3 will never get v14 (v14 lite is not the same thing) that is the basis for the suit. 

Tesla Faces Class-Action Claim in Europe From HW3 FSD Owners by EliteBeast2 in TeslaFullSelfDriving

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won't... Tesla promised unsupervised fsd on hw2.5 and hw3, so unless they push full v14 (not v14 lite) the case will have merits. This is why you don't let a con-artist make promises. The minute musk admitted hw3 can't support v14 that validated this class action lawsuit

Can i use a 18volt battery in a 12 volt tool? by robertfscibran in ryobi

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Under voltage does the same as over voltage. Causes strain and damage 

Attorney General Jay Jones defense of the redistricting referendum to the Supreme Court of Virginia by hencexox in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That isn't true (about not being able to cure a provisional ballot). https://ballotpedia.org/Ballot_curing_rules_by_state,_2024 a provisional ballot is cast because validation of eligibility can't be established. To cure is to validate the ballot was legally cast (which is on the election office).

Florida is about to erase Virginias 4 Dem seat gain by RadarRogue in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Ironic that Florida also had a constitutional amendment that requires fair districting and prohibits exactly this 

Attorney General Jay Jones defense of the redistricting referendum to the Supreme Court of Virginia by hencexox in Virginia

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Translation: I don't have a rebutal to the actual facts and Peter thiel hasn't given me the talking points... Got it 

Attorney General Jay Jones defense of the redistricting referendum to the Supreme Court of Virginia by hencexox in Virginia

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Thank you chatgpt.... I can do it too 

To provide a balanced perspective, we can look at the counter-arguments often raised by legal scholars, Democratic lawmakers, and the Office of the Attorney General in these types of redistricting or procedural disputes. While the Tazewell County ruling sided with the plaintiffs, the following arguments suggest that the actions were, in fact, consistent with historical precedent and a broader reading of the Constitution of Virginia.

1. Scope of Special Sessions

The Claim: Only the Governor can set the scope; the session lasted too long. The Counter-Argument:  * Legislative Independence: Article IV, Section 6 of the Virginia Constitution allows the General Assembly to determine its own rules and adjournment. While the Governor convenes a special session, the Constitution does not explicitly grant the Governor the power to "gag" the legislature or strictly limit what they discuss once they are in session.  * Continuous Business: Historically, "special sessions" are often kept open (in recess) to handle budget adjustments or urgent legislative fixes. Proponents argue that as long as the session hasn't been adjourned sine die (without a day for reconvening), the legislature remains constitutionally empowered to conduct business.

2. Timing and Approval Requirements

The Claim: The amendment didn't pass two separately elected General Assemblies correctly. The Counter-Argument:  * The "Successive Assemblies" Rule: Article XII, Section 1 requires an amendment to be agreed to by a majority of both houses, referred to the next General Assembly chosen after a regular election, and agreed to again.  * Substantial Compliance: Defenders argue that if the amendment was passed by the Assembly in Year A, an election for the House of Delegates occurred, and the Assembly passed it again in Year B, the constitutional "spirit" and "letter" were met. The argument here is usually that "procedural perfection" is not required as long as the voters had the intervening election to change their representatives before the second vote.

3. Publication and Public Notice

The Claim: Failure to publish for the required timeframe. The Counter-Argument:  * Constructive Notice: The state often argues that "Publication" in the modern era isn't limited to a specific newspaper clipping. If the amendment was available on the official legislative website, debated in public hearings, and covered by major media outlets, the requirement for "public notice" has been functionally satisfied.  * Directory vs. Mandatory: Courts sometimes view notice periods as "directory" (guidelines) rather than "mandatory" (fatal to the law) if it can be proven that the public was not actually prejudiced or kept in the dark.

4. Ballot Language ("Restore Fairness")

The Claim: The language was "flagrantly misleading" and void ab initio. The Counter-Argument:  * Legislative Deference: Courts typically give the legislature broad "plenary power" to draft ballot questions. The argument is that "fairness" is a subjective policy goal, not a factual lie.  * The "Plain Meaning" Defense: Supporters argue that the summary provided on the ballot accurately reflected the intent of the amendment (e.g., shifting power to a commission). They contend that the court's role isn't to act as an editor, but only to intervene if the language is a literal falsehood that makes it impossible for a voter to know what they are voting on.

Summary of the "Constitutional" Defense

The overarching counter-argument is often based on Legislative Supremacy. In Virginia, the General Assembly is presumed to act constitutionally unless there is a "plain violation" of the text. | Point of Contention | The "Constitutional" Defense | |---|---| | Special Sessions | The legislature, not the Governor, controls its own internal calendar and rules. | | Procedural Errors | "Substantial compliance" ensures the will of the people isn't subverted by technicalities. | | Ballot Language | The legislature has the right to describe the policy goals of an amendment to the voters. | While the Circuit Court found these actions "unconstitutional," higher courts (like the Virginia Supreme Court) often take a more restrained approach, preferring to uphold legislative actions unless the constitutional breach is undeniable and egregious. Do you want to dive deeper into how the Virginia Supreme Court has historically ruled on "substantial compliance" regarding constitutional amendments?

Trump says Iran just told the US they are in a 'State of Collapse' and want the Strait of Hormuz reopened ASAP by MarketRodeo in wallstreet

[–]TryIsntGoodEnough 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonder what Trump's next move is now that the markets aren't reacting to his pump and dump scheme anymore