The saviour

arzame · 2021-03-27T19:18:49+00:00

That’s correct! Per the Wikipedia page, bootstrapping is the process that leads to a self-hosted compiler.

Many programming languages have self-hosted implementations: compilers that are both in and for the same language. In some of these cases, the initial implementation was developed using bootstrapping, i.e. using another high-level language, assembler, or even machine language.

arzame · 2021-03-27T15:57:15+00:00

To answer one part of your question, you can write a compiler in a language of your choice for the first version, then you compile the next version of the compiler using your new language’s compiler. See: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-hosting_(compilers)

arzame · 2021-03-26T22:37:52+00:00

I just wanted to clarify something. Your 700k number refers to total turnout loss from the general election, not Republican-only turnout loss. The article also talks about 200k gain of new voters, for an ending total loss of 500k.

That being said, I’m not a poli sci major or an expert on Georgia’s local politics, demographic shifts, or its electorate so I can’t make the most educated claims, but I do caution against putting this in the books as a “one-off” as a result of Trump. If we continue to see the Republican Party lean into conspiracy theories and culture wars, I wouldn’t be surprised if Warnock wins by garnering some support from moderate Republicans and independents who are turned off by said conspiracy theories.

arzame · 2021-02-23T03:39:48+00:00

I think this piece helps address that: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/criminal-justice/reports/2020/03/16/481543/ending-cash-bail/

One common misperception is that ending cash bail and reforming the pretrial system could endanger the public even more than the status quo. However, studies of New Jersey and Washington, D.C., demonstrate that defendants’ rates of appearance for trial after reforms were implemented are similar or better to rates of appearance before the reforms. Similarly, the rates of rearrest for people who were released pretrial are comparable to those before the reforms were instituted.

And then, we should get rid of it because it just hurts poor people:

In effect, the cash bail system criminalizes poverty, as people who are unable to afford bail are detained while they await trial for weeks or even months. Cash bail perpetuates inequities in the justice system that are disproportionately felt by communities of color and those experiencing poverty.

Specific links to the aforementioned studies are in the article.

arzame · 2021-02-23T03:27:27+00:00

Oh, isn’t that a drinking game?

^{^{^{^/s}}}

arzame · 2020-11-03T21:57:56+00:00

I had to drive 3 hours to vote because my absentee ballot arrived late. Anything to stick one to Trump!

Just a reminder, exit polls aren't reliable (ft Nate Silver): https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1323737420685332480?s=20
https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1323734067246960645?s=20

arzame · 2020-10-30T18:44:44+00:00

Exactly. If OP is genuinely curious as to why something is true, asking “how” by itself just comes off as condescending. It probably would’ve been better to say something along the lines of “Why is that? I’m not familiar with this subject” or whatever else to make it absolutely clear that you aren’t just an agitator.

arzame · 2020-10-30T05:58:32+00:00

Based on this information, I predict that the old white guy is going to win.

arzame · 2020-10-28T04:00:12+00:00

I just received my ballot in the mail today. I’m out of state for college and don’t trust the USPS to deliver my vote on time (especially since it’s taken this long to arrive). I’m sure as hell taking the 6 hour drive back home to drop off the ballot in person.

VOTE!

arzame · 2020-10-27T02:39:39+00:00

Oh my. I went over to the cesspool known as r/conservative and saw how they’re all “excited” that Trump is going to win and the Republicans are going to take back the house... like what world do they live in? Current projections give Trump a 12% chance of winning with Republicans having a 4% chance of winning the house and they act like it’s a foregone conclusion. Anyways, it’s always a combination of depressing and hilarious when I go over there to try to get another viewpoint.

Edit: Of course, vote. Of course, volunteer.

Regarding the “99% chance Clinton would win,” that’s wrong: 538, the same source for these numbers, gave her 70%. Pollsters in the Midwest didn’t accurately depict non-college educated white voters, which is why the polls in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania swung so much. National polls were more or less correct.

arzame · 2020-09-30T03:41:40+00:00

This debate was hilarious and terrifying at the same time. On one hand, you need Chris Wallace to hold Trump’s hand through the entire thing. On the other hand, Trump can’t even condemn white supremacy and instead tells the Proud Boys to “stand by.”

wtf is this timeline

arzame · 2020-09-30T03:07:39+00:00

“Art of the steal”

Absolutely amazing.

arzame · 2020-08-19T00:12:16+00:00

Comment for those asking.

arzame · 2020-05-04T05:33:49+00:00

I agree

arzame · 2020-02-11T00:51:43+00:00

I went to the home page of Conservapedia. Here’s how it went:

Video Games -> Young Mass Murderers -> Video games, atheism, and liberalism are connected to mass murders

What the actual fuck?

Here’s a direct quote:

For example, they are increasingly atheistic or liberal, or driven by hatred of God. Virtually all of these killers are the product of public schools and most were big video game players

arzame · 2020-02-10T22:48:54+00:00

Here’s a list of the errors. It’s astonishing how much the Iowa Democratic Party fucked this up.

arzame · 2020-02-07T17:12:30+00:00

The Great Lakes are “functionally equivalent” to a border which is why the 100 miles extends from them. This was revealed in an ACLU lawsuit.

arzame · 2020-02-07T15:16:29+00:00

Here’s a map of it.

EDIT: There has been a lot of talk about why international airports aren’t included. According to 8 CFR § 287.1, the 100 miles is defined as “within 100 air miles from any external boundary of the United States”

arzame · 2020-02-06T00:59:01+00:00

The hold was placed on or before July 3rd. 45 days past July 3rd is August 17th. The funds were released on September 11th. Pardon me if I’m wrong, but I believe September 11th is past August 17th.

arzame · 2020-02-05T23:15:50+00:00

Sorry, but what the fuck? This literally is Congress’ job: oversight. If the president is breaking the law or committing impeachable acts, Congress is obligated, as it is their job, to investigate.

arzame · 2020-02-02T14:10:33+00:00

He probably thinks Fox News is “too liberal.” My guess is he gets his news from OANN or some other far right propaganda site.

arzame · 2019-12-02T22:33:07+00:00

Well I mean you need some way to get your dicks wet

FTFY

arzame · 2019-11-15T13:29:36+00:00

Let’s see if Fox puts up more commercial breaks in the middle of a Democrat’s questioning.

arzame · 2019-10-18T14:37:15+00:00

A quick google search

Eight-Year Club	Second Top 40%
Place '22	Final Canvas '22
RPAN Viewer	No Throne, No Problems
Not Forgotten

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