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Democratic Party's failure to connect with men voters
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 6 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“The Democratic Party is losing men as they drift towards the right. The party's attempts to win them back with branding and campaigns are failing.”
The problem with identity politics is somebody needs to be thrown under the bus. Now Democrats' have discovered that men in their own party have been marginalized.
Thune says he offered Democrats a vote on Obamacare subsidies to end government shutdown
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“At some point Democrats have to take yes for an answer”
Looks like Leader John Thune and Republicans have a way forward with or without Democrats. Thune beginning debate on the regular annual appropriations bills passed by the House will increase the pressure on Schumer. Will Schumer balk at partially reopening government? Which agencies will...
Microsoft Analog Optical Computer: AI Efficiency Breakthrough
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 5 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“Microsoft's analog optical computer merges light and circuitry to perform AI up to 100 more efficiently than today's digital processors.”
Research on artificial intelligence is not following a linear path of development. While the emergence of AI is, itself, disruptive there are now disruptions within the progress of development. The seed article is rather dry and somewhat repetitive. But the reported alternative technology does...
ICE Arrests 91 CDL Drivers Illegally in US During Oklahoma Operation
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 3 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“Of the 91 commercial drivers detained, 39 were citizens of India, 13 of Uzbekistan and 12 of China.”
How do these people obtain commercial driver's licenses? Who would entrust them with a truck and cargo worth up to $600k? The insurance and bonding must be costing truck companies a fortune.
Hamas carries out public executions after returning to the streets of Gaza
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 5 Comments • 6 Likes • last year
“Hamas security forces have returned to Gaza’s streets”
Where are the protests now? Where is the outrage at the UN? Where is European concern for the Palestinian people? Suddenly Gaza has become a "not our problem" issue.
Don’t expect correct change when paying with cash, some businesses warn
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 22 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and for the penny, the end may be coming sooner than expected. ”
Neoliberal dundersharts wrecked our currency and now they're gaming the system to scrape another 2 cents off every purchase.
Five Ways Out of the US Government Shutdown Standoff
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 3 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“Government shutdowns all end eventually. The only question is how.”
The House and Senate must do this all over again next month. The continuing resolution Democrats are fighting over will expire on Nov. 21. Democrats are demanding long term concessions for a very short term spending bill. Are Democrats planning to shut down the government again next month, 5...
Dems Quietly Pull Back on Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 25 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“Taxpayers deserve better than symbolic compassion backed by shell games and ballooning deficits.”
Is this why Chuck Schumer has shut down the government? Are Democrats only protecting shell games to suck more public money out of the Federal government? Taxes on insurers and medical providers are passed on to consumers. Then the state subsidizes insurance premiums and payments for...