American Politics 4.0 - Orangeyou Glad He’s Back?

[photon]

MAGA will be telling us that we never should have started this trade war...

also:

When CNN put in a Freedom of Information Act request with the Office of Personnel Management for information related to security clearances for billionaire Elon Musk and other personnel at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency who have been allowed access to sensitive or classified government networks, the outlet got an unexpected response.

"Good luck with that, they just fired the whole privacy team," an OPM email address wrote back, according to Tuesday reporting from CNN

[photon]

Originally Posted by evman150

Here's something I have thought of from time-to-time when it comes to databases founded upon outdated programming languages/architecture/etc. Why can't they just create a new database now, input all new profiles into that database, and keep the other one running until it is empty? Is two systems running in parallel until one is empty really that cumbersome?

I've seen one project to retire old mainframe style customer database type systems with new ones and it took like a decade to fully migrate all the customers to the new system and it cost a ton of money.. I mean the complexity will vary wildly depending on the specific case but yeah it can be unbelievably complicated. That's what happens with poorly designed systems or software or architecture. Mind you some of these systems are so old good design practices to make such transitions easier maybe didn't even exist!

But when you have to look on eBay for spare parts for your system it's definitely time lol.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by flylock shox

CBC's Frontburner podcast had an episode today in which he explained exactly why Canada stands no chance in a war - even in a post occupation insurgency. The main reason being that - surrounded as we are by oceans and the USA - even a willing ally couldn't resupply us. It's not like Ukraine in which powerful allies have a direct land route into Ukraine and can move massive amounts of resources to resupply the fighting front and the civilian population if needed.

If there is an insurgency capable of resisting it would be a combination of Canadians and Americans fighting against their own government from within. At least that way there's a continent's worth of supplies to draw from.

But the plan to me seems to be getting clearer: splitting the world into a Russian empire, an American empire, a European empire centered around a fascist Germany re-emerging or simply a weakened and subjugated Europe, and a Chinese empire until the US and Russia can figure out how to be rid of it. I don't think the prospect of military force against Canada is far fetched at all now.

It's a thought, but even the Nazis struggled to bury 12 million people, The Americans can't wipe out 45 that quickly, and we could generally look / act / sound the same as them, so it would be hard for them to supply themselves without inadvertently supplying us, and like I said the only way to occupy 10M sqkm is with legitimacy, if they invaded, and if enough people viewed it as illegitimate then it would be an unwinnable forever war for both sides. This isn't an optimistic outlook, just a statement about how China wouldn't need to or want to be involved.

* I think you're overestimating to extent to which that would care for a European Empire.

[activeStick]

The official WH account posting this video is... something else. At least America is no longer hiding behind a disguise of being a beacon of good in the world and instead showing their true self to the world, I guess.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1891922058415603980

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

This may be stating the obvious, but it's never a bad reminder

This thread will be a pit of endless negativity for 4+ years. That's all you'll find here. Between disagreements and people seething at the latest awfulness to come out of the WH.

Subject yourself at your own risk if your mental health is already on the fritz. Know that outrage/disgust around Trump is a source of adrenaline and dopamine for a lot of people, which makes it addictive. But it's not a healthy source of engagement. It just makes you feel less in control, more stressed and that can spill into the rest of your day to day. It may not be noticeable but it's likely having some kind of effect on your overall headspace.

I'd suggest to be conscious and limit exposure. Take a break even to watch something lighthearted or go have a conversation about non-consequential things with friends instead.

Don't lose your humanity and lightness to what's happening out there. Even if we go through some dark times, we don't have to let that #### dominate our experience.

Healthy activities may not give you the same instant hit that reading the latest tweet here will, but the clarity and peace of mind you get from distancing yourself from that for a while and putting yourself into activities that are productive or positively serving will do wonders for your overall state of mind. It will make you kinder, calmer and more at ease.

Took a break today and it felt good. So thought I'd suggest the same for other who may be finding themselves down that rabbit hole of anger, fear and anxiety around current events.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by photon

I've seen one project to retire old mainframe style customer database type systems with new ones and it took like a decade to fully migrate all the customers to the new system and it cost a ton of money.. I mean the complexity will vary wildly depending on the specific case but yeah it can be unbelievably complicated. That's what happens with poorly designed systems or software or architecture. Mind you some of these systems are so old good design practices to make such transitions easier maybe didn't even exist!

But when you have to look on eBay for spare parts for your system it's definitely time lol.

There's a reason why so many banks, telcos and other companies are still on mainframe today! Struggled to find contractors with mainframe knowledge years ago since they're all retired. Systems actually work well, but nobody knows how to maintain them anymore!

[puffnstuff]

Well heres some good news...

Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ed-brazil-coup

[icarus]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I think the play if the US invaded Canada would be this:



1. Let it happen

2. Subvert them every step of the way going forward, including assassinations of high ranking people and other similar types of maneuvers.



Just do what Russia did. You don’t have to fight a war, you can destroy them from within once absorbed.



Trying to fight them head on will just result in millions of needless Canadian deaths. But a long term subversion campaign destabilizing their country all over the place in multiple ways could be catastrophic for them.

Curious how many electoral college votes we will get as the 51st state.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by icarus

Curious how many electoral college votes we will get as the 51st state.

Trump knows we'd vote blue. He'd make us a territory without voting rights, like Puerto Rico.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

There is zero chance the US uses force against Canada. Zero. If you think otherwise that is what is laughable. And I guarantee at least China backs us if that did come to fruition. You don't think China grabs the opportunity to crush their only competition as the global superpower? They jump all over that.

Zero chance? Trump is in power...

It isn't "laughable". I really think people need to stop shrugging off these threats and dismissing them. Sure, it isn't a large chance they invade soon, but it's certainly higher than Zero.

Their president is normalizing the annexation of Canada. This is straight out of the playbook. A couple months ago the Americans would mostly be completely against this. But each time Nazi Orange brings it up, more and more of his people get used to the idea. I now see a lot of Americans saying it would be great for the US. It's slowly becoming more and more accepted by his brain dead base.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

Zero chance? Trump is in power...

It isn't "laughable". I really think people need to stop shrugging off these threats and dismissing them. Sure, it isn't a large chance they invade soon, but it's certainly higher than Zero.

Their president is normalizing the annexation of Canada. This is straight out of the playbook. A couple months ago the Americans would mostly be completely against this. But each time Nazi Orange brings it up, more and more of his people get used to the idea. I now see a lot of Americans saying it would be great for the US. It's slowly becoming more and more accepted by his brain dead base.

I think all it would take is a significant false flag terrorist attack, and Trump would get the political will and support for a hostile takeover of Canada. Don't underestimate American patriotism as a tool for solidarity and violence.

The fact Trump is getting so much one-on-one time with Putin actually scares the crap out of me because if there is one former KGB agent that can draw up a blue print for false flag attacks, it's Putin.

[activeStick]

Don't think America needs tips from Russia on how to execute false flag attacks...

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Don't think America needs tips from Russia on how to execute false flag attacks...

Depending on the time and place. I don't think Trump, and the people around him, have that level of sophistication. Putin on the other hand, has been in the game for 50 years. When it comes to propaganda, manipulation, and fabricating pretexts, he's the gold standard. The thought of Trump working together with Putin on anything, should scare people.

Trump talking about annexing Canada, goes into a meeting with Putin who launched an unprovoked invasion on his neighbour, comes out of the meeting parroting Putin saying Ukraine started the war. I don't know man, I don't want to believe that Trump would take Canada by force, but some of the dots are connecting. Either Trump is taking Putin lessons, or Putin is rubbing off on Trump. Either way, it probably isn't good.

[Snuffleupagus]

Differences between Hitler and Trump...is there any?

1a) Hitler became his party's leader in 1921, and by 1922 his control over it was unchallenged.
1b) Trump became his party's leader in 2016, and by 2017 his control over it was unchallenged.

2a) During the 1920s, he and the Nazis ran on a platform of anti-communism, antisemitism, and ultranationalism.
2b) After seizing control he and the Republican party ran on a platform of racism and ultranationalism.

3a) The Great Depression brought the German economy to a halt and further polarized German politics. Hitler and the Nazis began to exploit the crisis and loudly criticized the ruling government.
3b) The COVID pandemic brought the US economy to a halt and further polarized USA politics. Trump and the republican's began to exploit the crisis and loudly criticized the ruling government.

4a) In 1923, Hitler attempted a coup in Bavaria, known as the Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler was arrested and put on trial, which garnered him national fame. He was sentenced to five years in prison, but served only nine months.
4b) In 2021, Trump attempted a coup known as the January 6 Capitol attack, Trump was charged with insurrection, charged with 4 felony counts for attempt to overturn the 2020 election · one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and stealing secret documents, but charges dropped after becoming President again.

5a) The groundwork for Hitler's dictatorship was laid when the Reichstag was set on fire in February 1933. Blaming communists for the arson, Hitler convinced von Hindenburg to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree, which severely curtailed the liberties and rights of German citizens as Hitler began eliminating his political opponents.
5b) Trump started his 2nd Presidency by pardoning over 1500 January 6 rioters, firing every FBI agent who investigated him on all charges against him, the groundwork for Trump's dictatorship has just started.

Hard to believe this is happening in real time.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Hard to believe this is happening in real time.

And that's basically why we're here.

Most people never believed this would happen.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Itse

And that's basically why we're here.

Most people never believed this would happen.

Most!? No way it’s most. They’ve been running on this, saying it all out loud.

#### me, most!?…. Insane

[Engine09]

Had another conversation with a Trumpist coworker, I really regret it.

Quickly devolved into wishing Trudeau was dead, Liberals are destroying Canada, hoping that BC and ON get crushed and Trump burns Ottawa. It was really surreal, this guy seems very normal, just under the surface is some realy spiteful, hateful and unhinged thinking. If this is what's in the mind of an average Trumper I can't imagine the lunacy of a convoy nutjob.

[Ped]

I was at Pearson on Saturday night to meet someone, and it was taking a while, and I went to the info counter to see if they had any info on how long the queue was at immigration (even though I didn't expect them to). When I told the guy they were coming from Jamaica, he started into a rant about how government was targeting people just for being from another country, and now that was changing because Trump was in power, and he just kind of went on and on without even letting me speak.



This is how deluded they are.

[Drak]

Originally Posted by Engine09

Had another conversation with a Trumpist coworker, I really regret it.

Quickly devolved into wishing Trudeau was dead, Liberals are destroying Canada, hoping that BC and ON get crushed and Trump burns Ottawa. It was really surreal, this guy seems very normal, just under the surface is some realy spiteful, hateful and unhinged thinking. If this is what's in the mind of an average Trumper I can't imagine the lunacy of a convoy nutjob.

The traitors are easy to spot.

[Bs&Cs]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Differences between Hitler and Trump...is there any?

Hard to believe this is happening in real time.

1933: Enabling Act signed giving the German cabinet, and specifically the chancellor basically unlimited power, cutting out the legislature and ending checks and balances in Weimar Germany

2025: Trump signs executive order saying only he and the attorney general have the right to interpret American law, effectively ending independent agencies and further neuterng the legislature.

Wonder when the fire will be.