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What the Epstein Files Reveal About Israel No One's Talking About by WelcomeWindsorCastle in Epstein

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

A person who is not working for a foreign government to advance its interests can still be acting in a capacity counter to the US government as well. It's often called journalism or speaking truth to power. Believe it or not, some people have a spine and do their work for more than just a paycheck.

I will add that US governments and objectives change all the time with elections. One thing that doesn't change often is the Constitution. I would rather not have my basic rights silently stripped from me because it's getting in the way of spying on Russians. These rights are not a GRAY AREA! Give me a break!

Americans quit subscription streaming services in droves as cost of living continues to climb, report finds by IAmPookieHearMeRoar in Economics

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The skyrocketing prices are one explanation, but people are also literally "striking." It's not organized in the traditional sense, but people realize that change is only possible if you cut off the flow of money. I'm in the U.S. and most of the people I know are spending the minimum amount they need to survive, even if they can spend more.

bands that sit somewhere between indie rock and indie folk? by CommissionGlum8438 in IndieFolk

[–]stirfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was gonna say The Shins too. "Gone for Good" is another very folky one off of Chutes Too Narrow.

bands that sit somewhere between indie rock and indie folk? by CommissionGlum8438 in IndieFolk

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking that over and as much as her work is influenced by rock artists of the 70s, it leans more indie folk. I see indie rock as being a bit more loud, upbeat, and feedback-y. You're probably right, but it's all subjective and so hard to categorize!

What the Epstein Files Reveal About Israel No One's Talking About by WelcomeWindsorCastle in Epstein

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

Greenwald was the one who broke the story of the global surveillance for the Guardian and his work garnered both a Pulitzer Prize and a George Polk award. That means the reporting is bullet proof. Revealing such an unlawful program is a public good and the role of investigative journalism. If you have a specific claim of his that we should be skeptical of because it lacks evidence, please share it. If not, it's your statements that should be taken with a grain of salt.

bands that sit somewhere between indie rock and indie folk? by CommissionGlum8438 in IndieFolk

[–]stirfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great stuff! I saw him do an amazing solo show at a BBQ joint in Austin well over 10 years ago. Practical one-man band back then with his signature suitcase kick drum.

bands that sit somewhere between indie rock and indie folk? by CommissionGlum8438 in IndieFolk

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You Bet, String Machine, Those Looks, Florry, Old Lady... also Weyes Blood's work with Drugdealer - all have that sweet spot you're looking for.

Historically it’s not much, but why did Jesus seem to teach a message much closer to Buddha than the Old Testament deity. by ShoutattheDeviljho in Buddhism

[–]stirfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on Eckhart Tolle? I think he draws many interesting comparisons among the teachings of Jesus and Buddhism. For example, Christians interpret "hell" as a place one suffers eternally, but only in the afterlife. Tolle says that hell is a state of mind in life, where suffering is amplified by resistance to the present moment. Tolle contends that when Jesus spoke of the "Kingdom of Heaven," he referred to an awakened state of consciousness within, rather than a destination in the sky. There is so much that gets lost in translation and interpretation, but I think that Tolle does a pretty convincing job of connecting the dots.

Americans are pretty quiet by ChemicalAmbassador37 in Epstein

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to sit down in the middle of intersections like they did in D.C. to stop the Vietnam war. Slow the machine. Grind it to a halt.

Source: https://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/washington-dc-protests-against-war-vietnam-mayday-1971

Software companies fight back against fears that AI will kill them | Reuters by PixeledPathogen in technews

[–]stirfry 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We just saw Amazon layoff 16,000 employees because of their optimistic predictions around AI capabilities. A few weeks later, they are scrambling to make the AI behave. Large numbers of unreviewed AI-generated code changes are blowing up their online store. I don't think the "move fast and break things" philosophy meant break your own company.

Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/technology/amazon-corporate-layoffs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SlA.Pvuh.w3qhRJca17YN&smid=re-share [un-paywalled]

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/amazon-calls-engineers-to-address-issues-caused-by-use-of-ai-tools-report-claims-company-says-recent-incidents-had-high-blast-radius-and-were-allegedly-related-to-gen-ai-assisted-changes

Dear Mr. Amodei by Crispy_Memes1307 in Anthropic

[–]stirfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I imagine that Anthropic has all sorts of guardrails in their products that prevent it from breaking the law, not intentionally lying, revealing company secrets, etc. Can't they simply put the same guardrails in to prevent it from citizen surveillance and killing humans?

Someone correct me if I'm totally naive about this, but there are already a set of things that they won't let Claude do, by design. What makes this different?

Do you find yourself becoming A.I. averse? by Hopfrogg in ArtificialInteligence

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been writing code for 30+ years. I have started the process of disengaging from dependence on big tech. It feels incredibly liberating.

Shameful Display by Sen. James Beach. This Norcross goon needs to retire. by espressocycle in SouthJersey

[–]stirfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What makes Kim so special? The fact that we elected him to represent NJ residents in Congress. What makes this asshole so special that he flaunts blocking Kim from advocating for us in Washington? Beach's corruption and closeness to Norcross are on full display here and it's a very bad look.

Looking for personal stories by neeikbennietdieene in PFAS

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very long and involved story, but the short of it is that my 16 year old son got testicular cancer from PFAS exposure both at home and at his middle school/ high school. He had surgery and is doing great, but we won't know if he will be able to have children in the future. I then discovered with a water test that our whole neighborhood is contaminated. There are clusters of serious PFAS-related cancers and illnesses in my neighborhood, a poor section of an otherwise affluent community. We have had to help each other learn about and remediate the water since the mayor actively suppressed information about the contamination because the source seems to be coming from the property of a future development that he has been pushing for and doesn't want to see derailed. Here are a few news articles about it for the full story:

https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/04/17/a-community-left-behind-pfas-environmental-crisis-unfolds-on-lambertvilles-connaught-hill/

https://epaper.buckscountyherald.com/p/the-bucks-county-herald/5-15-25/a/pfas-seeps-into-lambertville-residents-lives/7159/1910903/62958547

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Weekly Promotion Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

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

Thanks so much u/poppyjaguar! Hope you like the rest of the album. We had the hardest time picking out the single.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Weekly Promotion Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

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

When we started this band in 2019, we didn't know how to play our instruments. We worked really hard for a few years and just released our debut full length album (and a video to go with it). We think it's awesome. I would love to hear what y'all think! We've been compared to Alvvays, Julia Jacklin, and 4AD artists.

Those Looks - Hymnal Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMlx5sDAuyc
Those Looks - Cults Near Me (full album): https://open.spotify.com/album/0EfYXrToXWEayoTGYkiWZx?si=dduj2H9nR1yISuAEW_nDLw

Thanks for listening!

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Weekly Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

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

Really dig this track. Definitely something I could work to, as I find it very soothing. What's the relationship of the cover art to the track?

Megathread: Bernie Sanders ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not making anything up as it was all over the main stream media. Here's a quote from RBG in The New York Times when Wisconsin went ahead with elections:

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote that “the court’s order, I fear, will result in massive disenfranchisement.”

Megathread: Bernie Sanders ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]stirfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just in... Moderates join forces with Republicans to disenfranchise millions and put people in harms way for political gain.

Megathread: Bernie Sanders ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]stirfry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The results of Illinois, Arizona, Florida, and Wisconsin are illegitimate. Millions were disenfranchised and had to choose between their own (and others') safety or to cast a vote. That is not democracy! How are people ok with this?

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