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AdLib2 hours ago
Hey TW!
AdLiban hour ago
Hey Ad, I read the Atlantic piece
twilson117
an hour ago
Pretty sobering piece, don’t you think?
AdLiban hour ago
I replied on Bluesky that it’s a very clear eyed view of how we’re really on the precipice of a massive global crash that will take us into a Great Depression.
AdLiban hour ago
I do it points out some dire consequences that I’m willing to bet not many folks have thought about
twilson117
an hour ago
Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, but with this fool it’s likely to happen.
twilson117
an hour ago
Exactly! How these AI Tech billionaires are quickly infecting everything in the US with it while tying in every financial entity. This could be the greatest economic disaster in history.
AdLiban hour ago
One factor is the pushback in both Red and Blue states against these data centers, they’re being stopped and that is something that the Tech Billionaires can’t have happen.
AdLiban hour ago
I was listening to the NY Times report this morning where reporters were interviewing an owner of one of the gas station mini markets about him having to raise the price of gas someone like him don’t make as much as some folks may think he does.
twilson117
an hour ago
I think one of the major takeaways of the piece is the lack of any real plan on the part of the tech billionaires on how they can make any profit from AI at the level it’s at..
twilson117
an hour ago
But the oil companies do. They are the very quiet villains in all of what Trump is doing, in Venezuela, Iran, etc.. They gave him the campaign billion Trump wanted and he promised to kill green energy and go on a rampage for fossil fuels if they did. They need to be crushed by the next Dem president, they are so damn evil and sneaky about it.
AdLiban hour ago
Let’s face it, Trump has no idea what in hell he is doing other than getting off on seeing things blow up.
twilson117
an hour ago
It’s like The Perfect Storm of greed, theft, corruption, and fascism and it sure seems like it’s all collapsing in on itself.
AdLiban hour ago
Meanwhile, this happened today: “Breaking news: At least 10 U.S. troops were injured, two seriously, in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to U.S. officials. The strike also damaged at least two U.S. Air Force refueling aircrafts, the officials said.”
AdLiban hour ago
The killing of green energy projects jump out at me when I read the piece along with I was hearing from the NY piece I thought of you and you hybrid
twilson117
an hour ago
In case you hadn’t heard, Trump announced we already won the war and Iran is 100% disarmed.
AdLiban hour ago
We won a war that was never declared how does that really work 🙂
twilson117
an hour ago
Yep, and we have solar panels too whichalong with the hybrid car, really reduces our getting hit hard by energy price spikes.
AdLiban hour ago
So he goes and blows stuff up declares a victory and things Iran is not going extract their revenge? I would call him stupid, but that would be an insult to people who are really stupid.
twilson117
an hour ago
Trump thinks that Wall Street and Americans will be brainwashed by his eyes instead of believing how empty their wallets are and seeing their sons and daughters killed and wounded in a war “we’ve already won”.
AdLiban hour ago
I bet Stupid People have hundreds of lawsuits against Trump for defamation.
AdLiban hour ago
Damn spellcheck! “brainwashed by his lies”
AdLiban hour ago
To take a page out of Trump’s book, billions and billions
twilson117
an hour ago
BTW, I will be going to aNo Kings rally tomorrow. Might be the biggest national protest in American history.
AdLiban hour ago
Spellcheck you blaming it on spellcheck it’s just fat fingers 
twilson117
an hour ago
My fingers are actually quite slender. And well dressed.
AdLiban hour ago
From what I was reading earlier today it sounds like it.
twilson117
an hour ago
If you say so
twilson117
an hour ago
And did you hear, Johnson and House Repubs shot down the Senate bill to pay TSA workers, FEMA, etc. because it omitted MORE funding for ICE and CBP. This disaster will go on through Spring Break and it’s all on the hands of Repubs now!
AdLiban hour ago
I saw where the Senate approved most of the spending plan but stuck to their guns on ICE
twilson117
an hour ago
Yea that shows you where their allegiance is.
twilson117
an hour ago
Airports are insane right now and Spring Break for many starts today! Some colleges have later Spring Breaks too so most people flying for the next few weeks will be going through hell and many will miss their flights in both directions and the Repubs have their signature on that all by themselves.
AdLiban hour ago
And the Senate is now on recess for 2 weeks so nothing could even possibly get done until after that.
AdLiban hour ago
I saw a piece but didn’t read it where it was talking about travelers shouldn’t show up early to the airport I’m guessing because of the wait times
twilson117
an hour ago
Huh? That’s strange, if it’s taking 4 hours to get through security, why would they tell people not to get to the airport early?
AdLiban hour ago
I think because it’s taking 4 hours or longer doesn’t make sense to me
twilson117
an hour ago
I would ignore such foolishness.
AdLiban hour ago
Trump has sure been spiraling out of control lately. One report said he’s grown bored with the Iran war and just wants to do something else now. Like a 5 year old getting tired of hitting things with a stick but with war, it doesn’t end because you get bored.
AdLib44 minutes ago
Air travel was always problematic but this; this is beyond ridiculous
twilson117
42 minutes ago
And they had that crash at LGA. With only one ATC in the tower when there are supposed to be at least 2. Trump and his mob are robbing the nation’s treasury and leaving America as a hollow husk ready to collapse in on itself.
AdLib41 minutes ago
You there?
AdLib37 minutes ago
As I said earlier listing to a report of rising gas prices they interviewed on lady who voted for Trump she told them because of his promise to lower prices and it would be a great economy and now she is worried about having enough money for gas, rent and all the other things she has to pay for she was in tears because of what she dealing with because believed he was going to lower prices
twilson117
36 minutes ago
Hey you there
twilson117
34 minutes ago
We’re seeing the “people are stupid” segment learning the hard way as they always do, that convicted con men shouldn’t be believed when they promise unicorns, cheap prices and found money raining down on you if you give him your vote. Oh yeah, and no more wars. How are any of his promises to help people working out. And we have to suffer along with the stupid people who pushed Trump over the top thanks to their stupidity. It ain’t fair, I tell ya!
AdLib33 minutes ago
Heh!
AdLib33 minutes ago
All he cares about is himself and getting his name on everything. Now he wants his name on the money
twilson117
32 minutes ago
And now he’s sending 10,000 more troops to the ME? I can’t imagine the insanity he’s about to begin on top of all the other insanities.
AdLib32 minutes ago
10,000 troops to the Middle East???
twilson117
31 minutes ago
What and idiot!!!!
twilson117
30 minutes ago
About 60% of Americans oppose Trump and all of the madness he’s subjecting us to but the MSM seems to be terrified to admit this is an obviously insane madman.
AdLib30 minutes ago
We should set up a pool on when he’s going to pull out of NATO
twilson117
30 minutes ago
“BREAKING via WSJ Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East. “
AdLib29 minutes ago
Congress needs to step in and stop this madness he is out of his F***ing mine
twilson117
28 minutes ago
The thing is, under Biden, Congress passed a law that a president can’t quit NATO without Congress’ approval. So…he could announce the US is out and this horrible Repub Congress could go along with him but it would never pass The Senate due to Dems.
AdLib28 minutes ago
Well, you’ll be disappointed to hear that Jeffries has prevented Dems from trying to force a vote in The House this week to stop funding for the Iran War, allegedly because he thinks it will help Dems politically. He’s delaying it until they get back from recess in 2 weeks. I really dislike Jeffries and this type of thing is why many Dems dislike the party today. Playing games with people’s lives and war? That’s cynical BS.
AdLib25 minutes ago
Jeffries apparently thinks that prolonging the Iran War hurts Trump so perversely, Jeffries is in favor of continuing the war!
AdLib24 minutes ago
That is why politics suck
twilson117
24 minutes ago
I’m sure Schumer is on the same page with Jeffries. They need to be replaced after the election with good Dems, I think they are unprincipled hacks.
AdLib22 minutes ago
At this point both parties are complicit in my opinion in allowing Trump to continue with this unauthorized action
twilson117
21 minutes ago
IMO, it’s the Dem leadership and the so-called “moderate Dems” who are just as guilty as the Repubs. Many Progressive Dems are fighting to do the right thing but they get blocked by that lousy segment of Dems.
AdLib19 minutes ago
And in case anyone thinks that MAGA is happy about all of this, this happened at CPAC today: “Bannon, who went to prison for defying a subpoena related to the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt, then unsuccessfully attempted to get the crowd to react. “Let me see a show of hands. The American citizens here, the MAGA patriots, are you prepared to bear a little pain to get this problem solved?” Bannon said. Just three “MAGA patriots” raised their hands in support, and everyone else stayed silent.”
AdLib19 minutes ago
This also happened at CPAC today: SCHLAPP: Who wants to see impeachment hearings? CPAC CROWD: *cheers* SCHLAPP: No. That was the wrong answer.
AdLib17 minutes ago
There is no justification for what Trump is doing. From my view this is all Trump and his dumb ass belief he is the smartest person in the room. He could have had a deal with Iran if he had followed through on Obama’s plan that was well under way but because it was Obama and he is an abject racist he through it out without reading it understanding it just because bigoted racist views and his narcissist behavior won’t allow him to see pass his own dumb ass he just makes a mess of everything.
twilson117
16 minutes ago
And…Russia is now sending drones to Iran to kill US soldiers while Trump pats his back and removes sanctions on Russian oil. Treason is the word for that.
AdLib16 minutes ago
What does one say?
twilson117
14 minutes ago
You’re completely correct. Trump killed Obama’s Iran deal to destroy anything Obama did, just as he tried to kill the ACA. And another story today, Hegseth removed two black and two women military officers from getting promoted with his assitant saying that Trump didn’t want to be standing near a black woman officer at events.
AdLib14 minutes ago
I saw what Hegseth did that is nothing but pure racism on his part.
twilson117
10 minutes ago
Flat out, screaming racism. And does the MSM call it that? Nope/
AdLib10 minutes ago
You’re right about MSM
twilson117
8 minutes ago
They’re worthless now with a few exceptions. I haven’t missed not watching cable news and it’s been over a year. I’m just as well informed by finding good sources of info and news.
AdLib6 minutes ago
We’re going to be in for some interesting times in a whole host of areas.
twilson117
6 minutes ago
I’ve been watching Midas Touch when I remember to I try to catch the tape versions of Rachael and Lawrence
twilson117
4 minutes ago
That’s for sure. I’m just going to keep preparing for worse times because it seems likely they’re coming.
AdLib3 minutes ago
You on the road?
twilson117
3 minutes ago
Nope, in town. Daughter finished up her 4 years of playing ball last year so unfortunately, no more trips to see her play. Happy for her to be graduating and starting her career this year but miss those days.
AdLib2 minutes ago
You want to talk for a bit?
twilson117
a few seconds ago
Sure, whenever you’re ready!AdLiba few seconds ago
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