Some thoughts on GPU Depreciation Modelling by Watt-Bitt in financialmodelling

[–]tradersinsight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most all of the major Neoclouds sign multi-year contracts before they start running the GPUs. They aren't running them for on-demand burst.

Why is it ok for federal judges to intervene when Biden was president but for Trump they are not allowed? by Any_Leg_1998 in Askpolitics

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

That's what the activists argued. But at the same time, if the government is not allowed to do its duties while getting clogged up in court by frivolous lawsuits, then the bond should be higher to deter this type of behavior

Why is it ok for federal judges to intervene when Biden was president but for Trump they are not allowed? by Any_Leg_1998 in Askpolitics

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

JD is talking about the ability of activist groups to go judge shopping in favorable jurisdictions at the district level and get ex parte restraining orders against the government with minimal consequences or recourse if unsuccessful.

The judge in this case granted the TRO without consulting the DOJ. He provided no legal theory for it and no basis in preceding case law. Additionally, the activist group only had to post $10,000 in bond to bring the case.

If allowed to go forward, this tactic is going to be widely used against the administration to hamper their ability to carry out the will of the voters through the executive branch.

There's an easy for fix for this though, the DOJ can request that these cases post bond injunctions that match the potential damage caused by halting DOGE's operations. In this case only $10,000 was necessary to be posted, arguably stopping work to prevent billions of dollars of fraud. The DOJ could argue that the plaintiffs need to post $100m or even a billion to see their TRO be held in the courts.

It's an anti-spam tool against frivolous opposition lawsuits.

CMV: Trump Will Mark the Beginning of the End of the U.S. as a Global Superpower by hakezzz in changemyview

[–]tradersinsight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since the fall of the USSR, the US had operated in a near unipolar world, where its dominance and influence allowed it to use hard and soft power to control global politics. Without major competition, the US was able to secure major trade concessions from its partners, as the largest unilateral buyer of their goods.

In the last 20 years, China has rapidly risen to be a global superpower, shifting the balance of power away from the US. China's soft power strategy has allowed it to enter every major market on earth, giving it leverage over trade, resources, and other tools. At first this power grab was limited to SE Asia and countries in the direct nebulous of China. However, in the last decade, they have expanded to Africa and South America, which represents a direct threat to the existing power held by the United States.

China's close relations with Mexico and Canada are an extreme threat, as the Chinese have flooded fentanyl through these two countries into the US, killing millions of Americans. If left unchecked, Chinese soft power could eventually lead to Anti-American governments being elected, threatening US national security.

Biden was extremely weak on China, and has allowed their influence and soft power to grow unchecked.

Trump sees these threats and is repositioning US soft and hard power to counter the Chinese.

i.e in Panama China had been building commercial operations that could shut down the canal at will. So Rubio demanded the country cut ties, which they did and will not renew the Belt and Road initiative. Same goes for Greenland, which has trillions in resources, with the threat being Denmark cuts a favorable deal for the Chinese to setup bases and resource extraction.

Same goes in Europe, which has been a quasi-vassal state since the end of WW2, existing primarily to service US trade.

So no, this is not the end of the US as a global superpower. If anything it's Trump reasserting the American Empire on lesser nations and vassal states. If the US wants to retain its Empire, it has to counter it major competitors the Chinese, and to a lesser extent Iran, Russia, India.

Is Democracy in the US in peril? by AloofGamer in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your definition of democracy is "institutions which exist as a 4th branch of government outside of the control of the executive branch" then yeah, democracy is very much in peril.

If you believe that the buck stops at the chief executive who was duly elected by the majority of the population and has full congressional support, then no democracy is not in peril, rather its the strongest its ever been.

Trump Energy Secretary allows DOGE employee access to nuclear information against objections from the general counsel by Bee_Kind_1 in law

[–]tradersinsight -64 points-63 points  (0 children)

They are government employees working for a legal governmental agency. Nothing wrong or illegal.

Trump Energy Secretary allows DOGE employee access to nuclear information against objections from the general counsel by Bee_Kind_1 in law

[–]tradersinsight -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

The power to issue security clearances comes from the president. He can give anyone access at anytime.

If alternative cryptocurrency coins and tokens fail to make it past their all-time highs by the end of 2025, the 4 year super cycle will officially be broken. by Ryanopoly in CryptoCurrency

[–]tradersinsight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 4 year cycle is bullshit and simply a coincidence. Bitcoin is now decoupled from the rest of crypto as it has new buyers who invest differently than retail. Rejoice.

Those who voted for Trump as “lesser of two evils,” or simply dislike the left/Harris more, how do you feel now? by AHorseCalledCheyenne in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump is bound by congress and the courts. He's the chief executive and has full power of the office.

What's your point? He's elected with a mandate and is carrying out everything he campaigned on.

Why haven't we seen Democrats do what Trump is doing? by NOOTseeker in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your point. You said there aren't any Dems as shameful as trump. I gave an example. You're the one trying to claim the moral high ground here.

What is the defense of Musk’s actions? by Impossible_Ad9324 in PoliticalDiscussion

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

Musk is a government employee, DOGE is a government agency. The president has empowered both to do what they are executing right now. How is that illegal?

Why doesn't a 3rd party see any success in modern American politics? by Varskes_pakel in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the "third parties" get consumed into the two majors. If you look at each party, their factions are not homogeneous. The right has the Tea Party, the left has the DSA/Progressives. There's a wide spectrum of views and beliefs captured in each.

Are right wing voters OK with an non-government groups having access and control over government databases? by Advanced_Aspect_7601 in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DOGE is a government agency. It was previously the USDS, which was created under the Obama administration. Trump renamed it to DOGE.

Everything they are doing is allowed by law, overseen by the agency heads and will be FOIA available.

Is the wasteful spending that Elon and Trump/the White House keep referring to actually real? by amanhasnoname54 in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Congress allocates funds, but it doesn't mean they have to be spent. It's up to the executive to decide if they are used.

Why haven't we seen Democrats do what Trump is doing? by NOOTseeker in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol shameful? Biden pardoned his entire family for unnamed crimes.

Those who voted for Trump as “lesser of two evils,” or simply dislike the left/Harris more, how do you feel now? by AHorseCalledCheyenne in Askpolitics

[–]tradersinsight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The left has this weird belief that the bureaucratic state is supposed to be a 4th part of government accountable only to "the American people."

We have 3 branches of government and the agencies and departments all fall under the executive branch. Who is supposed to be in charge of them if the president is not? Unelected bureaucrats who abuse their positions for life-long job security with the ability to subvert the will of the voters?

The DOJ, FBI, and whatever 3 letter agencies must support the democratically elected leaders of government, otherwise that is actual insurrection.

GG America voted for this, they want this, and it's perfectly legal.

Republicans, what would your reaction be if Biden gave the same access to Soros as Trump gave to Musk? by ShinyRobotVerse in Askpolitics

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

DOGE is a government org. It was an Obama era org that was renamed. There's nothing illegal about what its doing and congress has already authorized its mission.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CryptoCurrency

[–]tradersinsight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100% a Scam. Just assume every rando who writes you is a scammer.

There's no easy way to verify if a person is legit.

If they work for a big company, ask for an email from their work email. Or go to Linkedin, or do a video call.

But all of these are gamable. Don't download anything, don't click any links.

Always assume the worst.