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Toogood - All caps posts actually have the opposite effect on comprehension especially when used as the rule rather than the exception. When I see them myself and just skip reading the post. I'm in your camp and have been for some time but the all caps thing is annoying, not engaging. At this point it seems to be more of a device to get negative responses from others here and keep the board post numbers up. But WTF do I know.
I'm here till the fat man fills my stockings...
Self-immolation makes his disturbed condition obvious. When they mentioned his name I found the link. I wanted to post it in case it gets pulled from the web. No guarantees it's his manifesto, but then we'd have to start our own conspiracy. He is still alive and in critical condition so maybe we'll learn more about him.
Well I think started with Peter Thiel and crypto. I'm thinking he suffered a financial loss. Questioning led him to the rabbit hole and he went far too deep.
He's still alive. It will be torture if he lives. I wonder if family and friends knew how deep into the rabbit hole he was. I want to scream but don't know what to scream....My condolences to him and his family though. They have a tragedy to live with now.
Certainly possible. The courthouse may have been simply a convenient location with media around covering the trial. If it was a protest and not about about Drumpty, there should have been a shout, sign or something indicating the actual cause for such a painful public suicide.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-immolation#:~:text=Self%2Dimmolation%20is%20the%20act,most%20extreme%20methods%20of%20protest.
Prediction that Drumpty will use the incident for personal aggrandizement as soon as he can tweet.
Who the phuck knows? If it was a supporter, they have some serious psychological damage to choose self-immolation for Trump. The cult is getting more and more dangerous.
Breaking news at the court house. A man just lit himself on fire.
Trend change imminent. More info on AMD collab would be helpful and hasn't been made explicit.
I would venture a guess that he's much more interested in all the attention he's continually receiving from the board. At his age, its his antidote to an otherwise boring and lonely day. Some individuals do enjoy being trolls constantly sucking away other people's time by engaging them in repetitive and unproductive conversations as much as possible. Social media has its charms.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/9/10/trump-boasted-he-protected-mbs-after-khashoggi-hit-report
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/02/biden-may-regret-releasing-report-on-khashoggi-murder-says-expert/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-puts-saudi-arms-sales-above-inquiry-into-khashoggi-killing
So chatgpt nailed that one.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=174169461
Cotton - Do you need me to post a video? I will if you ask. It's much more engaging.
Fascinating. Hi boyz.
https://stockcharts.com/freecharts/gallery.html?bb
Well RobH I have no idea who or what you are. I do have a clue that you absolutely need and seek attention which I will not give you after this post.
Yes it was priceless though I hope a few (edited out likely) did manage to complete the task. There were some sharply funny jokes on tRumpy's Bigly Bad day but I have to admit the "filet o fish economics" review from the GrinGrinch was a gut buster for me. 😂
Newt Gingrich said that a Filet-O-Fish sandwich at McDonald's is half the size as it was before Biden. Greg Gutfeld has insisted that shrinkflation doesn't exist. McDonald's has issued a statement that the size of the sandwich hasn't changed in decades. 🤷♀️ pic.twitter.com/hrxYNQcjHx
— Decoding Fox News (@DecodingFoxNews) April 4, 2024
This has many hilarious bits. Best of Jimmy recently.
To be clear if some red snowflakes melt down - this is a satirical video.
Thanks for that one.
Phyllis & Betty (could be a good documentary)
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/phyllis-schlafly-and-the-debate-over-the-equal-rights-amendment
A book I read many years ago. I think I need to read again to see how its aged.
https://www.amazon.com/Feminine-Economy-Economic-Man-Postindustrial/dp/0201479613
do violent extremists create more violent extremists
ChatGPT
Yes, there is evidence to suggest that violent extremists can create more violent extremists through a variety of mechanisms. Here are some ways this can happen:
Radicalization: Violent extremists often engage in efforts to recruit and radicalize others to their cause. They may target vulnerable individuals who feel marginalized, angry, or disenfranchised, and offer them a sense of purpose and belonging through extremist ideologies. This process can lead to the creation of new extremists who are willing to resort to violence to achieve their goals.
Inspiration: High-profile acts of violence committed by extremists can inspire others who share similar beliefs or grievances to follow suit. When individuals see others carrying out violent acts in the name of a cause, it can validate their own beliefs and justify their own violent actions in their minds.
Retaliation: Violent actions by one extremist group can lead to retaliation by opposing groups, perpetuating a cycle of violence. Retaliation can further radicalize individuals who may have been previously nonviolent, driving them to join extremist movements in order to defend themselves or their communities.
Socialization: Extremist groups often create tightly-knit communities that reinforce extremist beliefs and normalize violent behavior. Individuals within these groups may become desensitized to violence and more willing to participate in or support violent actions.
Polarization: Extremist actions can deepen societal divisions and increase polarization, pushing individuals towards more extreme positions. This polarization can create fertile ground for the recruitment and radicalization of new extremists who feel increasingly alienated from mainstream society.
Overall, while not all individuals who are exposed to violent extremism will become violent extremists themselves, the actions and ideologies of extremist groups can certainly contribute to the creation of more violent extremists. Efforts to counter violent extremism often focus on addressing the underlying grievances and vulnerabilities that make individuals susceptible to radicalization, as well as disrupting the recruitment and propaganda efforts of extremist groups.
how can society best deal with violent extremist groups to produce a more peaceful situation
ChatGPT
Addressing violent extremist groups requires a multifaceted approach that combines both short-term and long-term strategies. Here are some key ways society can best deal with violent extremist groups to promote peace:
Address Root Causes: Identify and address the underlying grievances and factors that contribute to the radicalization of individuals. This can include socioeconomic inequality, political repression, discrimination, lack of education and opportunities, and grievances related to religion, ethnicity, or identity. Addressing these root causes can help prevent individuals from being drawn towards extremism in the first place.
Promote Inclusive Governance: Foster inclusive and accountable governance structures that provide opportunities for all members of society to participate in decision-making processes. Ensuring that marginalized communities have a voice in governance can help address feelings of alienation and disenfranchisement that extremist groups often exploit.
Counter Extremist Propaganda: Develop effective counter-narratives to challenge the ideologies and propaganda spread by extremist groups. These counter-narratives should promote messages of tolerance, inclusion, and nonviolence, and should be disseminated through a variety of channels, including social media, religious institutions, schools, and community organizations.
Community Engagement and Empowerment: Empower communities to resist and counter violent extremism from within. This can involve supporting grassroots initiatives that promote community cohesion, resilience, and dialogue, as well as providing resources for local organizations to address the specific needs and concerns of their communities.
Law Enforcement and Security Measures: While addressing root causes and promoting prevention efforts is crucial, law enforcement and security measures are also necessary to disrupt the activities of violent extremist groups and prevent them from carrying out attacks. However, it's important that these measures are implemented in a manner that respects human rights and the rule of law, and that they do not inadvertently alienate or further radicalize communities.
International Cooperation: Addressing violent extremism often requires cooperation and coordination at the international level, particularly in cases where extremist groups operate across borders. This can involve sharing intelligence, coordinating law enforcement efforts, and implementing joint initiatives to counter extremist propaganda and financing.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration: Develop programs to rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals who have been radicalized and involved in violent extremist groups. These programs should offer counseling, education, vocational training, and support for social and economic reintegration, with the goal of helping individuals disengage from violent extremism and reintegrate into society as productive and peaceful citizens.
By adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses both the immediate security threat posed by violent extremist groups and the underlying factors that contribute to their emergence and resilience, societies can work towards creating a more peaceful and resilient environment for all members of society.
Thanks for that reply. I decided to ask for a limerick.
Create a limerick about AI.
ChatGPT
There once was an AI so bright,
Whose circuits glowed in the night.
It solved every puzzle,
With code that was muzzled,
Bringing dawn to the realm of insight!
I love this! On its first try. I might be doing this for awhile.
Cheers!!!
Jon Stewart on AI. I found it funny. Jon's expressions and some tight editing had me laughing hard while being serious in subject matter.
You're welcome. Most SPAC's are scams and this one is particularly egregious imo. The system is failing when such an obvious use of security laws and monied interests can pull off this abuse of the public market during an election year. So I'm very curious about next week's events. 3M into billions! At least tulips are pretty.
Watch the video I posted if you haven't seen the segment. Cramer's reaction to Faber's analysis at the end is pure astonishment. Faber seems to think little rumpelstiltskin could borrow real fiat money against his stock that's been SPAC'd into gold. We'll soon find out if fairy tales do come true.
Opinions
Berlusconism was the prequel to Trumpism The late Italian prime minister’s ascent to power in the 1990s laid the foundations for the post-truth era.
Vito Laterza
Vito Laterza is associate professor in development studies at the University of Agder, southern Norway.
Published On 15 Jun 2023
On June 12, after a prolonged illness, former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away. A controversial figure in Italian politics, Berlusconi continues to divide Italians after his death, too. While many on the left reflect on his negative legacy, the far-right leaders of the current government, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her deputy, Matteo Salvini, have been visibly moved by his passing.
They owe him a lot: Berlusconi laid the ground for the triumph of right-wing populist politics in Italy. But his legacy has had an impact far beyond Italian borders. His brand of populism, which attacked democratic institutions and twisted the truth, was a harbinger of the post-truth era that would emerge two decades later. His public image and political tactics undoubtedly inspired the likes of Donald Trump in the United States.
Using his credentials as a successful businessman, Berlusconi entered politics in 1994 advocating for free market economic policies that would fix Italy’s problems accumulated after decades of what he called “illiberal” state intervention in the economy. His obsession with freedom from the control of the state led him to name his centre-right political alliance the “Pole for Freedoms”. His programme promised lower taxes for all and deregulation in most sectors of the economy to kick-start Italy’s growth after prolonged stagnation and growing public debt.
He stepped on to the political scene at a time when the old political class that had governed Italy since the end of World War II was facing high-level judicial inquiries into corruption and growing unpopularity. Berlusconi sensed the popular anger against the establishment and successfully played it in his favour.
In building his public profile, Berlusconi skillfully used mass media. The owner of a media empire that included TV stations, newspapers, magazines and book publishers, he appeared regularly on air and projected an image of a jovial and approachable salesman who knew the concerns and hopes of ordinary Italians.
Like Trump, he effectively turned politics into entertainment. He invested heavily in emotional campaign messaging that employed commercial advertising tactics. For example, in 1994, he had a song produced with the title Forza Italia, the name of his party – something unprecedented in Italian politics at that time.
He made singing and telling jokes part of his public persona. He used humour in political debates to disarm his adversaries and undermine their arguments. Over time, what had started as lighter entertainment thinly playing on the boundaries between appropriate and inappropriate, turned into a morbid compulsion marked by increasingly offensive and sexist jokes.
Berlusconi’s media also gave a platform to fringe right-wing and anti-left narrations of history and current affairs that undermined the values of the Italian cultural mainstream, which was, until the 1990s, largely oriented towards the centre and the left. Far-right views, while not dominant during Berlusconi’s golden years in government, were given a legitimacy by his media empire they never had during the post-War period. Many of these propagandists became key media figures in the right-wing populist wave which swept through Italy from the mid-2010s onwards.
Once in power and exposed to public scrutiny, Berlusconi resorted to attacks on public institutions and conspiratorial rhetoric to fend off criticism. He led many Italians to believe that his legal troubles – which included many trials for corruption and one sentence for tax fraud – were the result of alleged persecution orchestrated by a cabal of judges set on destroying not only him, but the very foundations of freedom in the country. He shamelessly defended the notorious “bunga bunga” parties as “legitimate” forms of entertainment, blaming judges for violating the private lives of “citizens” like him. This was perhaps his most destructive legacy: he contributed to eroding Italians’ trust in the justice system.
While xenophobic rhetoric was not common in his first years in power, in 2002 his governing coalition passed a draconian anti-immigration law, which criminalised undocumented migrants and militarised Mediterranean sea routes. This agenda was driven by his right-wing allies – the post-fascists of National Alliance, which had Meloni in their ranks, and Northern League, the predecessor of Salvini’s League.
In 2008, Berlusconi struck a deal with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi under which Italy accepted to pay reparations for its colonial past in Libya. In exchange, Gaddafi brutally suppressed people on the move who were trying to make it to Europe through Libyan territory. This was the beginning of what later became a staple of European Union policy: paying off other countries with dubious human rights track records to stop migration to Europe.
Berlusconi also kept close relations with other autocrats. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been his personal friend since the early 2000s and the Italian politician continued to speak highly of him even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“Berlusconism” was remarkably effective in keeping its creator in power. In the past three decades, he was prime minister four times and a governing coalition partner three times. He remained in the upper echelons of power until his last breath, as a minority ally of the current right-wing populist government.
As populism swept through the West, political strategists and politicians certainly paid attention to Berlusconi’s successful tactics. It is not a coincidence that there are more than a few similarities between his profile and that of Trump.
In Italy, Berlusconi is succeeded by his “right-wing children” Meloni and Salvini, but also by populist Beppe Grillo who led a new wave of populist, anti-establishment politics in Italy with his Five Star Movement in the 2010s.
Vito Laterza
Vito Laterza is associate professor in development studies at the University of Agder, southern Norway. He is an anthropologist and analyst focusing on politics, economy and society in Africa and the West. He is also the chief editor of the blog Democracy in Action.
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/6/15/berlusconism-was-the-prequel-to-trumpism
My earlier post reminded me of Berlusconi in Italy. A quick google search showed me I'm not the only one. There are several parallels between the two men though Trump will not have the personal longevity in politics of Berlusconi. His puppet masters might though.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/13/opinion/berlusconi-italy-trump.html
POLITICS
Trump windfall could top $3 billion after DWAC shareholder vote on social media merger
PUBLISHED FRI, MAR 22 20249:32 AM EDTUPDATED 3 MIN AGO
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/22/trump-could-net-3-billion-from-dwac-social-media-merger-vote.html
There was also a good discussion about the structure of the deal between Kramer and Faber. I'll try to post a video of it later. Difficult for me to fathom a presidential candidate in the US could have his own social media asset.
BULLSHIP!!
Sometimes it only takes a small change, to change everything. 🤣
Zorax - Does he feel Yahweh is on his side? Is Yeshua? Same thought has crossed my mind, horrible as it is, since race/religion/politics/history are so intertwined in this situation. It's a complicated knot very hard to untangle. It's pure misery for too many people now caught between the extremist beliefs that can not and will not recognize another human being as their brother or sister in the name of power and righteous revenge.
What we have to understand is there are many people globally who would like a God to figure all of this mess out for us. In this country, it's the evangelicals that want their God (of course) to sort out the good and bad people on earth. That God (supposedly) will leave the evil ones here on earth and raise up the righteous ones. So my confusion with the current theocracy chaos theory is who do they want to be resurrected. Do the chaos agents of God want to be the ones raised to heaven or are they just wanting to be left behind to rule the earth?
Ray - I'm not Godfather though I hope he'll approve this message.
One of Seth's best "A Closer Look" recently!
https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-what-turned-the-lights-on-at-the-dawn-of-time
Free flying photons phucked the hydrogen fog to later produce stars. Let there be light. Meanwhile....embryos and uteruses are stately frozen, the Supremacist Court is playing pokemon with their Handmaids Tale and gerrymandering is the simplest way to murder the Constitution in the next election. I digress...
https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2024/02/26/cnns-van-jones-reports-in-what-happened-to-tennessee-the-battle-of-blue-and-red-for-the-whole-story-with-anderson-cooper/
This just aired. It's worth your time to watch.
JC Pinny - I believe it was ACDU Accredited Business Consolidators Corp. There is still an active board believe it or not.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/Accredited-Business-Consolidators-Corp-fka-ACDU-12923
Ihub is so very slow loading posts. Hope its not the CIA mucking in the code x....🤣