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[Lurker123]

This story is sort of what I was talking about- it's rural and lower class people having to deal with data centers- much more so than many others.

This actually shocks me. I had thought all the massive data centers would be built in the middle of cities, like we do power plants and such. You know, where we have all that wide open space between city blocks.

 

[Psycock]

Yes and people were all against nukes back in the day, libs didn`t want any fracking(can you say energy independence for the most part), now its data centers. The responsible people are trying to compromise due to the pros and cons. However, to place a moratorium on them is very short sighted and foolish in my opinion. Again, we are in a race with China for AI dominance and they will take advantage of anything they can. Yes there are conservative people who have concerns but when it comes mostly from the left you know there is an anti-capitalist and/or anti-country method behind some of it. If you are against AI, may I suggest you give up your computer, cell phone, smart TV`s, smart cars/appliances or whatever else they have enhanced for all of us.

 

[DannyTree1]

The responsible people are trying to compromise due to the pros and cons. However, to place a moratorium on them is very short sighted and foolish in my opinion. Again, we are in a race with China for AI dominance and they will take advantage of anything they can. Yes there are conservative people who have concerns but when it comes mostly from the left you know there is an anti-capitalist and/or anti-country method behind some of it. If you are against AI, may I suggest you give up your computer, cell phone, smart TV`s, smart cars/appliances or whatever else they have enhanced for all of us.

I disagree with your framing of the entire premise.

Many are not compromising. There are efforts being forced on communities right now- with no compromise at all. Trump just said on Wednesday that they should be welcomed - while the National Republican Senatorial Committee was encouraging republicans to take a harsher stance.

It's not coming "mostly from the left." It's bipartisan. I know that's seems very tough for you to admit to based on your ideology. But that's a fact.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee warned on Tuesday that data centers have become a “sleeper issue” for the entire midterm election cycle and encouraged more republican politicians to speak out on the issue because polling shows more Americans are against them at the current time and Democrats are leading on the issue currently.

More than half of Americans say they’re more concerned than excited about the growing use of the technology in daily life, according to a report from the Pew Research Center published Tuesday

In Pennsylvania, the democrat governor has called for a pause and strict requirements on data centers- something his Republican opponent has also now called for. Data centers are very unpopular across rural Pennsylvania, especially with Republican voters and independent voters.

AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections

 

[DannyTree1]

If you are against AI, may I suggest you give up your computer, cell phone, smart TV`s, smart cars/appliances or whatever else they have enhanced for all of us.

I am not against AI. I haven't hinted that I am against it. The ability for you to make up things that I haven't said or suggested is an interesting insight.

Recognizing that data centers are a political earthquake that people are concerned about- that both conservatives and liberals and independents have said they are worried about- doesn't mean one is "against AI" no more so than a Gamecock fan complaining about the bathrooms at Williams Brice means they are against the Gamecock program.

You keep saying it's liberals pushing back against data centers when rural areas across the country are fighting back against data centers every single week- areas that aren't liberal - like Oconee County right here in South Carolina.

The most liberal areas of South Carolina- probably Richland County and Charleston County haven't banned data centers. Oconee County has voted to do it.

This issue crosses political boundaries- thank God.

 

[atl-cock]

I remember when all we heard about from the radical lefties was "we need bodycam on all police so we can catch all the police brutality!!!"

So they put bodycam on police officers, only to find that nearly every single time the police were in the right.

Now the lefties decided they didn't like bodycam so much.

And us independents favour anything which promotes accountability for everyone, e.g., bodycams.

 

[gamecock stock]

The first sentence is the big one, imo. There are some people, and even one in this thread, that think these actions are a big "gotcha" against Trump.

Id be willing to wager those people are puppeting their talking points from sources that know this is not new, but also know few will actually bother to check.

I admit, I had to look it up myself, like you. But Im glad I did, and wish others bothered to do the same.

Yes, but Trump has taken it to the extreme, significantly more than any predecessor. I think that attacks that one side or another is "socialist" really needs to stop. Social Security and Medicare are "socialist" programs. Do we want to get rid of them? I don't think either side wants to (though there are some nut cases who will answer in the affirmative). We have had socialism in this country longer than I have been alive. But I guarantee you there will be ads this Fall making socialist accusations. Then the other side will counter making socialist accusations. Lets be honest, Trump started with the socialist accusations. He needs to stop. If he doesn't, there will be counter accusations. What should be focused on is what will make the lives of people better. I learned a long time ago that the number one priority of people when going to the voting booth is their pocketbooks/wallets.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

And us independents favour anything which promotes accountability for everyone, e.g., bodycams.

I remember when all we heard about from the radical lefties was "we need bodycam on all police so we can catch all the police brutality!!!"

So they put bodycam on police officers, only to find that nearly every single time the police were in the right.

Now the lefties decided they didn't like bodycam so much.

Yep, Visual evidence puts a damper on false narratives favored by the lefties

 

[gamecock stock]

I think Trump's use of purported "national emergency" is also a concern.

It's my concern too. Trump is being urged by far-right conservatives like Steve Bannon to do that. Trump has not shot down the idea. Investigations by many, including the conservative Heritage Foundation, have found that instances of non-citizens voting are rare. But Trump's average job approval rating among multiple polls is 38%, putting him underwater by 20 points. This is why Trump started the "socialist" crap. It's desperation. Our Founding Fathers purposively put states in charge of elections because they feared the executive becoming dictatorial (like King George). If the socialist trick does not work, I can see Trump calling a "national emergency", which will be a dangerous road to go down to. Trump needs to do what every President has done: run on his record and let the chips fall where they may. For crying out loud, the Republican party has a huge financial advantage over the Democrats. The Democrats are broke. The DNC has done a poor job of fundraising. Trump has raised $780 million. Republicans have been begging him to use his money to, for example, help out Paxton down in Texas. But, so far, he has refused. What the fk is he going to do with that money? Can he keep it for personal use? I do not know what the law is on that.

 

[Lurker123]

Yes, but Trump has taken it to the extreme, significantly more than any predecessor. I think that attacks that one side or another is "socialist" really needs to stop. Social Security and Medicare are "socialist" programs. Do we want to get rid of them? I don't think either side wants to (though there are some nut cases who will answer in the affirmative). We have had socialism in this country longer than I have been alive. But I guarantee you there will be ads this Fall making socialist accusations. Then the other side will counter making socialist accusations. Lets be honest, Trump started with the socialist accusations. He needs to stop. If he doesn't, there will be counter accusations. What should be focused on is what will make the lives of people better. I learned a long time ago that the number one priority of people when going to the voting booth is their pocketbooks/wallets.

I just cant get excited over the idea of "Trump taking it to the extreme". Hes doing what others have done, just more of it? It wasnt a bad thing before, but it is when he does it?

I wager this sort of action will continue, and it will be a non story, or the end of the world depending on which party is in the white house.

As for the socialism thing? I agree, we've had shades of it forever. But unless the rise of the DSA is being blown way out of proportion, I think we may have a rising issue with it.

 

[Lurker123]

The ability for you to make up things that I haven't said or suggested is an interesting insight.

Now you're just trying to set a record for ironic posts in a thread.

 

[92Pony]

I've been watching a lot of Sheriff Lamb videos on YouTube.

Our country is in total disarray due to prosecutors and judges that don't hold violent criminals accountable.

Time after time after time, in these videos, repeat offenders are not prosecuted or sentenced.

You can basically get away with anything these days. Criminals can beat the hell out of cops (on camera) and walk away scot-free.

I watch a lot of Sheriff Lamb’s videos too. He’s a good dude - I love his insight!

 

[Forkcock]

I watch a lot of Sheriff Lamb’s videos too. He’s a good dude - I love his insight!

He, like many of us, is sickened by judges and prosecutors for letting repeat offenders off the hook.

 

[RL09]

I remember when all we heard about from the radical lefties was "we need bodycam on all police so we can catch all the police brutality!!!"

So they put bodycam on police officers, only to find that nearly every single time the police were in the right.

Now the lefties decided they didn't like bodycam so much.

 

[RL09]

I remember when all we heard about from the radical lefties was "we need bodycam on all police so we can catch all the police brutality!!!"

So they put bodycam on police officers, only to find that nearly every single time the police were in the right.

Now the lefties decided they didn't like bodycam so much.

I think bodycam videos give us all a proper perspective of interactions between the police and the public. Most of the time they give me further reason to respect/appreciate the men and women in blue.

 

[gamecock stock]

I just cant get excited over the idea of "Trump taking it to the extreme". Hes doing what others have done, just more of it? It wasnt a bad thing before, but it is when he does it?

I wager this sort of action will continue, and it will be a non story, or the end of the world depending on which party is in the white house.

As for the socialism thing? I agree, we've had shades of it forever. But unless the rise of the DSA is being blown way out of proportion, I think we may have a rising issue with it.

True it is not the first time. That said, I can only quote the words of AI: "SIGNIFICANT departure from traditional U.S. policy"; "UNPRECEDENTED"; "RADICAL break from previous administrations"; "NEW industrial policy direction":, Is "Trump taking it to the extreme"? I would just quote the words of a real life character, Jim Williams in the book and movie, "Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil": "Truth, like art (and like words) are in the eye of the beholder". The issue is not whether it was "bad". The issue is whether the government taking equity stakes in companies is "socialism". It undoubtedly is.

If socialism is a rising issue, BOTH sides will have talking points.

Do I want to see the DSA become dominant in the Democratic party? No. I miss the Republican party of old I grew up with and was accustomed with as an adult. I vaguely remember Eisenhower. Still, I was among those who liked IKE in the 60s after he left the presidency. I liked Reagan (who I voted for twice). I never voted for George W. Bush. But I like him. But the Republican party has been taken over by MAGA extremists. If there is any doubt that extremists have taken over the Republican party, all one has to do is look at Republicans who have disavowed todays Republican party: politicians like former Senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, former Governor John Kasich, former Representative Liz Cheney, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele; conservative journalists like David Frum (who also worked in the Bush 2 administration), Jennifer Rubin, Charlie Sykes, George Will, David French. I could go on and on and mention more names. I do not want to see the Democratic party taken over by DSA-types. If the primary elections as a WHOLE are looked at, they have not succeeded in taking over the Democratic party. I do believe that once Trump exits the stage, Trumpism will leave with him. After all, his average 38% job approval rating does not portend well for his ilk.

 

[Psycock]

I`m all for as many bodycams as law enforcement can obtain. And to say Trump started any dialogue about socialisists/socialism is laughable. The man trying to do so much for this country - going strong at 80 yrs. old when he didn`t need the job - being called a "dictator," "Fascist," on and on while they would love to have one-party rule, no checks and balances(just listen to them wanting to make the Supreme Court packed so they would always vote one way), etc. A lot of the left admits to embracing socialism/communism, which has led to death, famine, poverty despite the shiny prizes they lie about will happen. Can you say "Democratic Socialists of America," which are really socialists that are supposedly Democrats. And now Schumer, etc., are embracing El Sayed, who hates America, Jews, etc. What a freaking joke! They call it their "Big Tent," which is a load of crap. They are so power hungry they will sell their souls to the devil if it means retaining power. Enjoy the freedoms you have now because if the Dems ever get control of the House, Senate and Presidency it will be all over for freedom in this country as we know it. Exaggeration? Just look at some of the countries in Europe headed that way(that`s what happens when you let anyone in your country that wants to come - many want to change the country they go to, instead of adopting the host country`s culture) and the past failures of socialism/communism in Cuba, Venezuela, China, Russia, etc. These leftists are so insane some of them recently celebrated Fidel Castro`s 100th birthday and said Marco Rubio was guilty of genocide there. I guess if you can believe America deserved 9/11, that Israel deserved 10/7, that Charlie Kirk deserved to die and that Luigi Mangione is some type of hero then you can believe anything.

 

[gamecock stock]

True it is not the first time. That said, I can only quote the words of AI: "SIGNIFICANT departure from traditional U.S. policy"; "UNPRECEDENTED"; "RADICAL break from previous administrations"; "NEW industrial policy direction":, Is "Trump taking it to the extreme"? I would just quote the words of a real life character, Jim Williams in the book and movie, "Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil": "Truth, like art (and like words) are in the eye of the beholder". The issue is not whether it was "bad". The issue is whether the government taking equity stakes in companies is "socialism". It undoubtedly is.

If socialism is a rising issue, BOTH sides will have talking points.

Do I want to see the DSA become dominant in the Democratic party? No. I miss the Republican party of old I grew up with and was accustomed with as an adult. I vaguely remember Eisenhower. Still, I was among those who liked IKE in the 60s after he left the presidency. I liked Reagan (who I voted for twice). I never voted for George W. Bush. But I like him. But the Republican party has been taken over by MAGA extremists. If there is any doubt that extremists have taken over the Republican party, all one has to do is look at Republicans who have disavowed todays Republican party: politicians like former Senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, former Governor John Kasich, former Representative Liz Cheney, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele; conservative journalists like David Frum (who also worked in the Bush 2 administration), Jennifer Rubin, Charlie Sykes, George Will, David French. I could go on and on and mention more names. I do not want to see the Democratic party taken over by DSA-types. If the primary elections as a WHOLE are looked at, they have not succeeded in taking over the Democratic party. I do believe that once Trump exits the stage, Trumpism will leave with him. After all, his average 38% job approval rating does not portend well for his ilk.

Hey Skuddy.

No big deal. My wife laughs at me too. She just ordered me to go to a couple of stores to pick up some things for her. I better do it since today is our 51st wedding anniversary. I don't want to tick her off. After all, I out punted my coverage. Me worry? I figure since my wife has had the best, why should she settle for less?