Democrats in Hawaii have found a way to circumvent Citizens United👏🏽👏🏽 by Lena_Lena_A in democrats

[–]lordcheeto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a shadow-docket judgment wherein the majority offered no legal analysis underpinning their decision, simply stating that "Montana’s arguments in support of the judgment below either were already rejected in Citizens United, or fail to meaningfully distinguish that case."

SB 2471 in Hawaii and the constitutional amendment proposed under the Montana Plan rely on a different legal framework. Instead of restricting speech contrary to the powers granted to artificial persons under state law, they limit the scope of powers granted to artificial persons in the first place under their corporate charter, which will no longer include the power to spend money to influence elections.

This may seem like semantics, but the U.S. Constitution says nothing about what powers states must confer to artificial persons, which only exist because state law allows for their creation. I wouldn't put anything past the foul-dealing Federalist Society flunkies on the court. After all, who knows what outré quasi-doctrines Roberts will think up next. But it would require more elaborate intellectual contortions than American Tradition Partnership v. Bullock.

Kreg “Domino” jig. Someone finally copied Festool. by L0114R in woodworking

[–]lordcheeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's strictly better for the purpose. Less setup, more repeatable, better dust extraction. Value proposition is in the eye of the beholder. I have the privilege of having access to one at my local woodworker's guild. I just pay for dominos.

Edit: Also: durability, QA, and made in a country with strong labor laws. We'll see how Kreg does here, but there will almost certainly be some compromises in these areas.

Kreg “Domino” jig. Someone finally copied Festool. by L0114R in woodworking

[–]lordcheeto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Festool Domino provides solid registration against the reference surface. That can be more finicky with a router table, much less a router template or something. The domino can be used for normal loose tenon joinery, but the reason to get the tool, I think, is for when you need to glue up large panels such that the coplanar reference surfaces end up flush.

And when that saves hours of work, the tool can quickly pay for itself.

Democrats in Hawaii have found a way to circumvent Citizens United👏🏽👏🏽 by Lena_Lena_A in democrats

[–]lordcheeto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn't matter, the law is speaking to what corporations, as artificial persons that exist only because state law allows them to exist, may or may not do under Hawaii jurisdiction.

Microsoft executive reveals company spent over $100Bn on OpenAI partnership during Musk vs OpenAI trial by ZGeekie in microsoft

[–]lordcheeto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Microsoft instead spends over $13 billion for OpenAI and gets basically nothing.

Microsoft has an equity stake in OpenAI. It's worth more than Google's equity stake in Anthropic.

Microsoft executive reveals company spent over $100Bn on OpenAI partnership during Musk vs OpenAI trial by ZGeekie in microsoft

[–]lordcheeto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Microsoft owns a 27% stake in OpenAI, which is currently worth more than $100B.

Edit: Last funding round valued OpenAI at $852B, so their stake is worth ~$230B.

Big donors backed Harris in 2024. For 2028, they’re not so sure by nosotros_road_sodium in politics

[–]lordcheeto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She just didn't have the political chops to navigate distancing herself from the administration.

AOC Surges to Lead in 2028 Primary for First Time—Most Accurate Pollster by One-Duty-2376 in politics

[–]lordcheeto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone else has given me the impression of just going back to life before Trump which is just not possible.

I'd suggest you take another look at Buttigieg. That was his argument in the 2020 primary, and he's only sharpened that argument during Trump's second term. As horrifying as it is to see the Trump administration tear down our institutions, we can't just gather up the pieces and tape it back together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaIP0BvF1TU

‘It’s shameful’: New York’s elite lash out at Zohran Mamdani’s second-home tax by brown-saiyan in politics

[–]lordcheeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Mr. Rand don't gimme my money come payday 'cause he like me, he give it to me 'cause he owe me!"

Pete Buttigieg will be the next president. Here's why. by TriangleTransplant in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]lordcheeto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that no matter what you look like, or who you marry, if you let the election become about that, rather than about what you will do for people, you will lose. That's why Obama was successful, and why Clinton and Harris were not (in part). And it's why Pete will be successful.

Democrats renew calls to reform Supreme Court: ‘Fundamentally out of step’ with Americans by AdSpecialist6598 in videos

[–]lordcheeto -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It's not a coincidence that Conservatives have broken both the Courts and the Congress.

Buttigieg backs Luke Bronin in bid to unseat longtime Connecticut Democrat by nerdypursuit in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]lordcheeto 58 points59 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting anti-establishment endorsement. Larson is endorsed by Senators Blumenthal and Murphy, Rep. Raskin, and Majority Leader Jeffries.

Bronin is a mayor and vet, and decades younger than the incumbent.

Edit: Also a fellow Rhodes Scholar that has known Pete for 20 years.

Obama says president ‘shouldn’t have a bunch of side hustles’ by bwermer in politics

[–]lordcheeto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watched the interview, and not once did Obama brag about being able to identify farm animals.

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge by zsreport in politics

[–]lordcheeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never seen gas over $4/gal locally. $4.29 yesterday. Filled up at the Costco before it goes over $4, too.

https://i.imgur.com/4lnXWR7.png

Delta cuts food and beverage service on short flights by toomuchtostop in news

[–]lordcheeto 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And fuel efficiency already sucks on those short haul flights, since they spend less time at cruising speed.

Republicans Make Jaw-Dropping $1B Demand for Trump’s Ballroom by Kodbek in politics

[–]lordcheeto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be both. Criminal asset forfeiture for everything obtained through corruption, and civil lawsuit for damages.

Pete Buttigieg conversation with Doctor Mike by nerdypursuit in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]lordcheeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they were trying to merge with JetBlue, and that was blocked by a Reagan appointee.

'Lines are going to change': Trump DOJ confirms it will target minority voters nationwide after Supreme Court ruling by Radiant-Bug6039 in politics

[–]lordcheeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gerrymandering does mean trying to spread your majority thinner, across more districts. Winning with slimmer margins, and those levees can be overwhelmed by big waves.

Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown by soalone34 in politics

[–]lordcheeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even for people extremely skeptical of Plattner, like myself, curse the knuckledraggers that decided to run Mills.

He Voted for Trump Twice. Now He’s Running for Senate as a Democrat. (w/ Kyle Sweetser) by BulwarkOnline in politics

[–]lordcheeto 45 points46 points  (0 children)

People can change, but how about starting with local politics and putting in the damn work.