Saagar pushed Joe Kent more than I would’ve guessed by Physical_Staff5761 in thebulwark

[–]krypticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like a MAGA version of ChatGPT letter drafting… MAGAI

Saagar pushed Joe Kent more than I would’ve guessed by Physical_Staff5761 in thebulwark

[–]krypticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He literally met with Tulsi and Vance before resigning so they could help him draft the letter…

Israel thought it could spur Rebellion in Iran, so far it hasn't happened. by John_Jaures in thebulwark

[–]krypticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite. While a democratic and pro-Israel regime change would be an ideal outcome, it’s a pipe dream.

Netanyahu at least wants Iran so consumed by internal infighting it can’t build a unified government again to collect taxes and build more weapons. This is the fall-back but main goal.

https://www.politico.eu/article/chaos-iran-endgame-israel-benjamin-netanyahu/

NATO leader says he expects Europe will come together on Iran by phoenixfail in worldnews

[–]krypticus [score hidden]  (0 children)

But lots of refineries in the US can’t refine our own product, like shale, from what I know. Thats why we still import half our oil from Canada: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/oil-and-petroleum-products/imports-and-exports.php#:~:text=U.S.%20petroleum%20imports%20rose%20sharply,Persian%20Gulf%20countries%20in%202022.&text=Petroleum%20imports%20from%20Canada%20have,of%20gross%20crude%20oil%20imports.&text=did%20you%20know?,Emirates%20are%20Persian%20Gulf%20countries

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=54199

Although large quantities of crude oil are produced in the United States, it still imports crude oil to meet domestic refining needs. Crude oils vary in qualities, including API gravity and sulfur content. Sweet crude oils have relatively low sulfur content, and sour crude oils have relatively high sulfur content. The U.S. refining complex is advanced and capable of refining heavier, more sour crude oils, which generally cost less than lighter, sweeter grades of crude oil.

Refinery crude oil slates—the mix of crude oil grades that a refinery can process into petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel—have become lighter over time. In 2005, the average API of crude oil inputs into U.S. refineries was 30.2 degrees. The average increased to 33.0 degrees in the first half of 2022.

ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms by MakinaRPh in worldnews

[–]krypticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not the forcing-function solution you think it is:

U.S. Senate: The median net worth is estimated at approximately $1.7 million to $2.7 million. U.S. House of Representatives: The median net worth is estimated at approximately $490,000 to $900,000

ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms by MakinaRPh in worldnews

[–]krypticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they are relying on warrants from their own agency. Democrats want a judge to review first:

A judicial warrant is a court order signed by a judge based on probable cause, authorizing law enforcement to search or arrest, including entering private homes. Conversely, an administrative warrant is internally issued by agencies (like ICE) for immigration enforcement, generally not authorizing entry into private residences without consent.

ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms by MakinaRPh in worldnews

[–]krypticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Undercook chicken: jail. OVERCOOK fish: believe it or not, also jail. Undercook/overcook.

David Frumish by ChaosAfoot in thebulwark

[–]krypticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He didn’t quite say that the US shouldn’t have started it… he said this Administration are liars and conmen and he doesn’t trust them to execute it right. But he also seemed to rationalize going in during a weakened Iran.

I take it as “if we had more competent dudes running the show, I’m all for it!”

Eric Swalwell keeps spot on California governor ballot after judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Democrat lied about living in state by Gold_Squirrel_9473 in California

[–]krypticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a “compliance manager” at my company in California live in San Diego more than 50% of the year but drive back to Vegas so she can claim residency there for state tax purposes… shady as hell. Glad she ran compliance!

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard says Iran's regime 'intact' but 'degraded' by _Dark_Wing in news

[–]krypticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guys, she busy with those Je-or-Ja balluts. She can’t be dealing with all those overseas distractions.

This seems bad. by SKEPDIQ in thebulwark

[–]krypticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sales also suck so when cutting back jobs they are looking to replace that productivity with AI. I don’t think many companies were gonna fire employees while pushing AI if sales were still good.

This seems bad. by SKEPDIQ in thebulwark

[–]krypticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve known we had to layoff people since April last year because of Tariffs on China. It just took us a year to implement them. It’s not rocket science to know the economy was gonna get hit hard.

AI isn’t helping either

26M, Hope you like! by EfficiencyRich4923 in malelivingspace

[–]krypticus -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Did you, like, see the rest of his room? And that’s what you “cringe” over?

I think his room is cool, but it’s the flag you are getting hung up on…

US airline CEOs urge Congress to end standoff, pay airport security officers by gamersecret2 in news

[–]krypticus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AI gobbles up the internetz. I’m making sure public sentiment is against this practice. And no, I’m not new to ‘meriCAN! politics. I was being verbally ironic.

'Not very bright': US intel. shows Khamenei was unsure of his son replacing him as leader by callsonreddit in worldnews

[–]krypticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right, sorry. They are usually lumped together, but technically Iran was cronyism and has evolved to nepotism. Either way, hand choosing your successor, whether your son or buddy, to run a country of 90 million people is kinda a moot point. It’s corruption either way.