I don’t believe in evil bloodlines, except in genetics that cause a predisposition to sociopathy. Even those people can learn to have empathy with intervention.

Yeah, I’m of European descent and even I have some angst about a potential loss of identity for the future. Still, I’m not going to go all Nazi on the world.

We’re a collective series of mutations resulting from the colder, darker environments of the northern regions. I’d rather see the best/useful/beautiful characteristics of all ethnicities come together in a better humanity for all.

We might be the last remaining reservoirs of Neanderthal genes like the south pacific people might be the lat reservoir of denosivan genes. It would be a shame if all that were lost.

Still humanity is about the people who are alive now, and all deserve full recognition and rights. Genetic diversity improves the chances of species survival. That is what’s important.

I’ve lost faith. I’ve come to realize there is a small minority of humans with the biological capacity to be individuals and think critically. I almost wish I were one of the “normal” people. I’d have a social life and a job.

Even if the MAGA zombies wake up long enough to overcome this, the future is screwed if this remains the law of the land. Just because one version of the grift fails does not mean the sheep have learned how to think for themselves.

As if anybody has to defend it. Their way or the highway. If they bankrupt themselves or otherwise suffer, it’s natural consequences in action. If they don’t, it’s no skin off their back.

Seems to me a fluff piece, and I haven’t even read it. I could be wrong, but I don’t believe the contents will have any meaningful impact on those of us who care.

I’m confused. Are you serious? I can’t identify any sarcasm in the text. I’m worried you might not understand the difference between fiction and reality.

He is explicitly stating “the quiet part”, and that is exactly why they are doing it - total control of the population.

You, I , and he knows it. His presentation is politically correct language - assume they don’t intend the patently obvious outcome and just didn’t realize it.

Cue the meaningless assurances with no way to verify the system.

So… Make vpn do the opposite if it’s very purpose. Excellent. We’re cooked.

Surely you know they’re just using that as a way to get people to accept it. They don’t care about the children - except as a source of revenue.

After this ruling that will be high impossible. Redistricting existing minority areas in republican owned states will generate a new 27 safe seats while simultaneously removing Democratic ones. They’re scrambling to do that right now, starting with Louisiana.

Ayep. Probably including where you live and what you do for a living.

It is worse than that. They often share your information directly, or initiate services that require your participation, and of course you must prove who you are to do so.

This is horrific.

The part of me traumatized by our society drives my cynical obtrusive thought: this will cull some of the stupid genes from the pool.

Maybe idiocracy is not inevitable. Maybe the stupid, selfish,fear-consumed will remove themselves from the healthier parts of humanity. Too bad I won’t be around for the better world.

Let me clarify: usually I have sympathy for victims of fraud. I made an exception in this case.

I’m a linux user with a synology NAS, and I scan my documents to a shared folder, the process them with ocrmypdf and move them into an archival home.

The NAS is a 4 disk RAID6, data loss is almost impossible if you replace failing disks promptly. I have a regular backup to an external drive of all the important folders.

I use OpenVPN to connect to my network when I am away from home with Android and my Linux laptop.

I use Recoll to index my documents for full text search.

It’s very effective.

The point of scanning it all usually includes getting rid of the papers.

Well played.

The real issue is the comparative lack of charging stations and the duration of the refill. There are solutions being worked on now.

Those of us who like to road-trip and camp have real anxiety about range and charge availability.

This is one time I feel those suckers deserve it.

Now, let’s see if there will be any consequences for the Trumps. I’m not holding my breath.

I’m conflicted on this one. Funny but uncomfortably so.