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3 hours ago, Kal-El814 said:

hope we're not leaning too far into "somehow Palpatine is pulling the strings in the Mandalorian" territory but... I don't know that there are a ton of other options?

Unless I'm forgetting something that's been made canon that would contradict this thought, I feel like it's going less towards 'Palpatine maintained his control over the Nazis Imperial followers and more toward explaining how the empire, and by extension its desire to see Palpatine rule supreme, never left and there's simply an active group working towards cloning the Emperor.

They're basically people that are convinced Captain Mustache survived his underground bunker incident, except they live in a universe where the technology to make a perfect 1:1 clone theoretically exists.

6 minutes ago, marioandsonic said:

Give me 5 reasons to be optimistic about the 2024 elections.  I'll wait.

I will not, because nothing I say will change your stance. If you ever want to have an honest discussion then I am always open. If you want to just walk into a discussion so you can piss over everything and high-five yourself, then I have better things to do with my time.

1 hour ago, marioandsonic said:

I'm not looking forward to 2024 when the GOP takes control of the house, senate, and WH.  From then on, they'll just reject any election results that they don't agree with.  Once that happens,  we're fucked.

Pessimism and cynicism are the death of Democracy. The 2024 General Elections are 600 days away. Betting on Republicans to take both chambers of Congress and the WH right now would be more insane than waking up tomorrow and betting the house on who will win the 2025 Superbowl.

5 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said:

Mira Sorvino Slams Oscars for Excluding Father Paul Sorvino From In Memoriam Montage: ‘Baffling Beyond Belief’

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Mira Sorvino says it was "baffling" for her father, Paul Sorvino, not to be included in the In Memoriam montage during the Oscars broadcast.

 

I haven't cared for these award ceremonies in a long time, but if they actually included more people because of how they did this than I don't think I can be upset. 

For anyone that didn't read or watch the Oscar's, it seems after in memoriam they included a QR code that listed a larger list of those that were lost. So if this was done to create a more exhaustive list rather than to cut down the time spent on the in memoriam then I think that's a step in the right direction. If it's the opposite then, yeah, screw that. 

9 minutes ago, Signifyin(g)Monkey said:

I really don’t know what the trick to breaking up such informational feedback loops is—or if such a trick even exists at all at this particular technocultural moment.

The answer is as simple as it is complex. Which is year-round organizing, which the Dems are traditionally terrible at, but there is a growing movement across the country to push for it nationally. The problem Dems have had for a long time is they don't actually reach out to the communities until it's 3  months to a General Election at which point people get bombarded with the force of a neutron star, and then the campaigns and parties pack of their organizing efforts immediately the day after the election is over.

Absolutely nothing beats the face-to-face interaction with people. The problem with these ecosystems is it makes it very easy to have people get stuck in their houses with zero human interaction and have their only experience of the larger world being fed to them through Fox News/OAN/Facebook/Etc. Even the tiniest bit of consistent face-to-face makes a huge difference, as reality becomes harder to ignore when it's knocking on your front door and talking to you directly.

And of course you won't save everyone this way, but it can and will go a very long way in pulling people from the edge.

Just now, best3444 said:

5 guys is your friend. 

I've been told you can ask for extra bacon and they won't charge you for it.

If you eat with a salad then the salad cancels out the calories. Just go for it.

Just now, SuperSpreader said:

Ppl are stupid in every color. - Mexican proverb (written by me just now.)

I'm stealing that. It's mine now 

La gente es estúpida en todos los colores.

8 minutes ago, Reputator said:

Stop talking so much about abortions?

Ironically it's generally the opposite, Dems tend to be too afraid to discuss abortion rights and women's reproductive health as a whole. It's considered a lost battle in Latino communities, and because of that misinformation and women's reproductive health as a whole is allowed to run rampant in the communities, leading to higher rates of Latino voters willing to die on the hill. 

1 minute ago, Spork3245 said:

GOP is against CRTs in schools because of the amazing blacks.

You win, here's your trophy 

I guess I should take a step back and clarify that my knowledge and experience is largely around California, which is much more largely Mexican and South American with Cuban immigrants being a significantly smaller slice of our population than Florida. Also, even just here in California, it's impossible to brush every Latino with one broad stroke, and that doesn't change when it comes to specifically talking about Cubans in Florida which is an entirely different culture and experience altogether.

So I don't pretend to talk on the experience of Floridians, but can very much talk to the experience in California as well as the steps that are being taken and still need to be taken. However, I don't doubt that just like here it can be a very difficult and nuanced conversation of what needs to be done and what is currently being done. Although whatever IS being done I guarantee most people here won't have insight into, as much of the work in the political world isn't large sweeping things you see on national television. They're very small and concentrated fights, paperwork/bureaucracy, and other things that will never make even the local news.

In any given place, in any given demographic, the work that needs to be done is often slow, tedious, and is being done by a handful of people taking on a mountain of work.

4 minutes ago, Spork3245 said:

Still the best monitors and TVs though

Also, I understand why they don't want it in schools, but pragmatically speaking they are much more stable than a flat screen when rolling around on a cart from classroom to classroom, and most schools don't have the budget to put a nice TV in every room.

9 minutes ago, Ghost_MH said:

 

This is the end of the thread. The only reason the GOP doesn't run away with Latinx Americans is because their xenophobia.

 

The GOP's extra focus on LGBT community and Bible thumping as of late may be hurting them with white Americans that are becoming less and less religious every year, but that's probably a wash due to their gains with Spanish-speaking Christians in this country.

For older generations, yes. Younger generations are slowly moving more and more towards either agnostic or hippy Jesus as opposed to supply-side Jesus. But, again, young people don't vote. Like a lot of issues, it's also very nuanced and there's a lot of moving parts involved.

Also, to the larger question posited, it's also nuanced with a lot of moving parts. There isn't an easy band-aid solution to this. Which is why there's a lot of work already being done in this department, but it feels very invisible. The answer isn't a simple 'Make a TV ad during the Superbowl' or 'Promise taco trucks on every corner'.

And all that isn't including the fact that Trumpism really has turned into a Cult. People who would not have voted Republican in a million years 10 years ago have now gone spiraled down the MAGA conspiracy black hole. Which is a whole other issue that needs to be addressed and fixed in our nation, especially as it's crossed over racial lines by a lot over the last couple years. I've even seen leaders in the local Dem community that fell hard into the Q-hole once the pandemic started and pushed away hard from the Dem party. I think it wildly gets understated how much it has infected our society.

6 minutes ago, stepee said:

give them money 

Hilariously they do via funding allocations for specific things in their communities, but then they never properly advertise it. There was recently a push by the California state party to advertise high speed internet funded thanks to Dems in the Latino communities and I don't think I've seen a single billboard/sign in my communities despite there supposed to being hundreds out there.

So a lot of this money becomes background noise to people who don't keep up with politic, and a lot of times even those that keep their ear to the ground. And a lot of these communities have been historically represented by Republicans(Stares at David Valadao and Devin Nunes), and don't underestimate the efficacy of doing absolutely nothing for your constituents while saying 'The Dems did this to you, please continue to vote for me to fight against the Dems who aren't giving you potable drinking water.' A lot of communities have never been properly represented and don't know what it's like to have people in office actually helping them, and don't realize that's because their representatives are Republicans that aren't working for them.

Oh, also a lot of factory workers are straight up afraid to vote Dems because the factory owners will threaten them with their jobs if they vote Dems. Also, yes, I know this is illegal. Welcome to America, no one is stopping them and workers go into the voting booth genuinely scared their boss will know who they voted for if they vote Dem.

Also a huge uphill battle is a lot of the older generation REALLY buys into the culture war BS. A large portion of the community in California are willing to die on the abortion hill, and the anti-LGBTQ stuff is just an extra little treat as the homophobia is still very prominent in the older generations.

A lot of older Latino/Hispanic people lean conservative thanks to their strict catholic(Meixcan) and Evangelical(South American) upbringing. Younger demographics lean more liberal, but as we all know younger people don't vote. A lot of Mexican-American people(Again, especially older)love the Republican party in general because they imagine the party of Reagan who was good to the Mexican immigrant community by granting mass Permanent Residence status to undocumented Mexican immigrants.

There's also a large demographic of Latino/Hispanic individuals that want to leave their heritage behind and become 'American', and unfortunately the image of what 'American' is has been largely dominated by people who say White male Republicans are the American ideal.

Finally, we're having a large portion of 2nd and 3rd born generations that are far removed from their roots of coming to America as an immigrant as well as the labor movement by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.

In short, it's a mix of a few things, and that's the long and the short of a lot of it.

47 minutes ago, Kal-El814 said:

Am I having a stroke? Darkseid was not the main villain of BvS… right???

The quality you expect from IGN! Definitely a mixup as Darkseid wasn't introduced until Justice League where he was the Thanos figure in the background. 

Zack Snyder Teases 'Full Circle' Darkseid Announcement - IGN

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Batman v Superman and Justice League director Zack Snyder has teased a "full circle" Darkseid announcement coming next month.

Zack is back, boys. 

7 hours ago, Anathema- said:

just have the AI write the ethics

Done. As per ChatGPT-
 

Prompt: Could you write out the ethical rules for designing and developing an AI?

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Certainly! Here are some ethical rules for designing and developing AI:

 

Ensure fairness and avoid bias: Design AI systems that do not discriminate or show bias based on factors such as race, gender, religion, or age.

 

Respect privacy: Protect the privacy and personal information of individuals by implementing robust data protection and security measures.

 

Ensure transparency: Make sure that the workings of the AI system are transparent and understandable to users, including how it reaches its decisions and predictions.

 

Avoid unintended consequences: Take steps to minimize the risk of unintended consequences, such as harmful outcomes or societal disruptions resulting from the use of AI.

 

Promote accountability: Ensure that developers, users, and stakeholders can be held accountable for the actions and decisions made by AI systems.

Respect human values: Design AI systems that respect human values such as dignity, freedom, and autonomy, and that do not threaten human well-being or dignity.

Consider the wider impact: Consider the wider impact of AI on society, including its impact on employment, economic equality, and social justice, and take steps to mitigate any negative effects.

 

Foster collaboration: Foster collaboration and dialogue between stakeholders, including developers, policymakers, and civil society groups, to ensure that AI is developed and used in a responsible and beneficial way.

 

These are just a few of the ethical rules that should be considered when designing and developing AI. It's important to keep in mind that the ethical challenges posed by AI are complex and evolving, and that ethical guidelines will need to be adapted and updated as the technology continues to develop.

1 hour ago, SoberChef said:

she WILL get another chance down the road if she's truly that good

Slight correction, if her agent and luck are that good. I think she more than proved herself in this movie, and objectively think she deserved an award over JLC based purely on the movie. Problem is your agent, luck, and straight up Hollywood politics can quickly kill your chance at a second shot regardless of your talent. Which should be evident with these awards alone, JLC 100% got her award on politics, and Fraser is an actor that lost any chance in Hell due to Hollywood politics(the shitty sexual assault kind) and by luck and determination pulled himself back out like 20 years later. 

Also, all that said, I just finished EEAAO right before typing this out. I'd been looking forward to watching it since the first trailer dropped, but the stars never quite aligned. Finally got to watch it while all the hype is out. 

Definitely say I really enjoyed it. I think it definitely resonates for people that might have had bad relationships with their parents. @Derek I loved the action. It takes huge and obvious influence from old school Kung Fu movies. If you want to itch the scratch of big budget Kung fu fights, I'd recommend it. 

1 hour ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said:

Thanks you guys. I’m bursting into an ugly cry less and less as the day goes on. 
 

but oh man no one prepares you for the roller coaster that comes with people (read: children) who don’t have the skills to cope with loss. The younger one is in blissful ignorance as she lacks even object permanence. The oldest, 6, is everywhere. From one minute “I’m glad Diesel is dead” to “it feels like we don’t have a family anymore, Diesel is gone” and the occasional “I miss him, why did he have to die?” And “I crossed my fingers so that Diesel would live forever” you simply are not and can not be prepared to manage that. Then hearing all that and still having to care for them, feed them, teach and parent them, and everything else is tough. I’m very glad my oldest is in therapy already cause man she’s got some stuff to figure out and I don’t know if my wife and I  are the ones who are best equipped to do it

It can be really tough having to not only manage your own grief but the grief of others as well. Hope you hang in there. Just don't forget to breathe, and take things one day at a time. 

21 minutes ago, stepee said:

holy shit did you know Dick Van Dyke is still alive, he’s a spry 97

Of course he is, ya can't kick the Dick.

19 minutes ago, Ominous said:

but here it was just to be Ominous. 

This is also why I responded the way I did, I know you too well.

12 minutes ago, LazyPiranha said:

Maybe I’m becoming old, but I don’t really see the need for a paradigm shift for optics when it comes to traditional consumer and professional level photography.  What’s the point?  We can already digitally reproduce images in qualities better than we can print or display them, what purpose does it serve to go beyond that?