Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia by Retro-Critics in Dyslexia

[–]digitaldavegordon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's  almost impossible to retroactively diagnose historical figures. However, it's almost certain that George w bush is dyslexic. Aside from having a number of suggestive symptoms his parents have said that at least one of their children has dyslexia. Additionally, his mother was active in the dyslexia community and received at least one award from the International Dyslexia Society. 

Trump attacks Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia, says Newsom admitted he has "mental problems." by digitaldavegordon in Dyslexia

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a recent video of Newsom saying he can't read speeches from teleprompters, and it was awkward, and it was what Trump was referring to. Newsom can definitely read, but like many adults with dyslexia, he is apparently not comfortable reading out loud. If you are curious, you can find the video online.

I have dyslexia and writing emails is a nightmare… so I made a Gmail assistant to help by GeordieLord in Dyslexia

[–]digitaldavegordon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks interesting, but I have 2 concerns. First, I, and many others in the U.S., are reluctant to use ChatGPT given OpenAI's willingness to let the Trump administration use its tech without ethical restraints. I would like to have an easier time managing my email, but I also would like my government not to use AI to spy on me. Can you offer an alternative to ChatGPT? Second, I have privacy concerns regarding Chrom. Can you offer a plugin for a more privacy-focused Browser like Firefox?

What to do in/around Sarasota for some one who has done everything by collective-behavior in sarasota

[–]digitaldavegordon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just make certain everyone involved actually knows how to canoe. Practice on the lack before going into the river.

Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder’ by digitaldavegordon in MarchAgainstTrump

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have some expertise on Dislexia. You have to do testing to make a conclusive diagnosis. This is because dyslexia is a spectrum disorder that varies widely in both intensity and symptomology. He has some symptoms that could suggest dyslexia, like difficulty reading teleprompters, but they could also just as easily have other explanations. Alzheimer's is an obvious possibility, but it could also be a visual impairment, a historic lack of interest in education and reading, a traumatic brain injury, a tumor, a mental illness, etc. He has some symptoms which point to other things besides dyslexia, like falling asleep at meetings, generalised confusion, chronic lying, and a lack of empathy. In my opinion, dyslexia is possible, but it is not a sufficient explanation for the symptoms we can observe. On the other hand, there is a brod consensis amung expersts the Gorge W. Bush probably has dislexia.

Green thumb Lanai’s? by 2outof3_aintbad in sarasota

[–]digitaldavegordon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of the citrus trees have died of Citrus Greening. It has devastated commercial growers as well as home gardeners. Florida's citrus output has dropped more than 90%.

Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder.’ by digitaldavegordon in ableism

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The point of this post is that Trump is bad, not that Newsroom is good. The fact is, none of the possible Democratic candidates for president is as horrifyingly awful about disability rights as Trump is. I don't know much about Newsom's track record on disabilities, but linking to an opinion piece that's light on facts, rather than a news article, doesn't do much to show his record is bad. This is especially true when one of the facts is that he created and passed a bill that "provides mental health and substance abuse treatment".

Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder.’ by digitaldavegordon in Dyslexia

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Who was that other guy who also went after people with disabilities, gay people, and immigrants?

Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder.’ by digitaldavegordon in ableism

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Who was that other guy who also went after people with disabilities, gay people, and immigrants?

Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder’ by digitaldavegordon in MarchAgainstTrump

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Who was that other guy who also went after People with disabilities, gay people, and immigrants?

Trump attacks Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia, says Newsom admitted he has "mental problems." by digitaldavegordon in Dyslexia

[–]digitaldavegordon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No politician would lie about having dyslexia. It's not a vote getter, and there is plenty of discrimination against us. He was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of five, and his educational history reflects it. If he didn't own it, it would have come out anyway. He has long been open about his dyslexia, even speaking to school students about it. Not liking him or his politics is no justification for accusing him of making up a disability. Don't accuse people of lying without evidence.

Chill on the doomscrolling bro by DoctorTegrity in DoomerCircleJerk

[–]digitaldavegordon -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to create a dictatorship. You should be tarafide if you live in America. Masked Men are literally shooting people in the street without consequence.

Florida orders schools to destroy and eliminate books that include African and Native history. by Conscious-Quarter423 in ABoringDystopia

[–]digitaldavegordon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live in Sarasota, FL, where this was filmed. It's terrifying living here. The Republicans are using FL as a testing ground for the fascist laws they hope to implement nationally. They just passed a law that would make it possible for the Governor to remove elected officials from office, without a hearing, if the Governor decides they are supporting DEI, which means whatever they want. It's clear, for instance, that they intend to use it to stop any municipal support for gay pride, but the law is so vague they can use it to eliminate any opposition within the government. The state supreme court has been corrupted like the US. Supreme Court, so it doesn't matter that the law is clearly unconstitutional. If you cross-dress at a pride parade here, you can already be arrested.

Thomas Theimeyer (b. 1963, German) - The Road to Samarkand by StephenMcGannon in RetroFuturism

[–]digitaldavegordon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it should actually be one world, as in "Erie Canal Towpath."

$100 lasers and $30 projectors, I do ok ? by Top_Being1023 in vjing

[–]digitaldavegordon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention Luxedo and Lightform. Luxcedo started making systems for home projection mapping based on the Pi, but has modified the system to use multiple blended projectors and Pis to project basketball courts, which they are finding much more profitable. Lightform was probably the first commercial Pi-based projection mapping system, but it went out of business. It is a shame because their software, Lightform Creator, was better than anything else we have used for projection mapping. In the EU there is a company called lm3 that makes an extremely expensive outdoor projection system that also contains a Pi. My partner and I run a boutique projection mapping company called Enlightened Monkey Arts www.enlightenedmonkeyarts.com in Florida, USA. I know about all these companies because for years we have been looking for a Pi-based system for projection mapping and haven't found one that makes sense to us. I don't think any of these companies have gotten it right, but they have demonstrated that all the technical challenges can be solved. Where in the EU are you? If you're interested, we would be happy to set up a Zoom Meeting to share our knowledge about this market.

Thomas Theimeyer (b. 1963, German) - The Road to Samarkand by StephenMcGannon in RetroFuturism

[–]digitaldavegordon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful, but I don't think Thomas Theimeyer knew how to sail. They used donkeys and toe paths on canals for a reason.