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[Iceresistance]

There is a reason why I don't trust Chatbots or AI for laws

New York City's AI chatbot is telling people to break laws and do crimes (msn.com)

[SilverFallsAndrew]

This is truly end times level debauchery. 

[Iceresistance]

17 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

This is truly end times level debauchery. 

Is that real? I need more confirmation

[Rubus Leucodermis]

3 hours ago, Iceresistance said:

Is that real? I need more confirmation

Yes, but Transgender Day of Visibility has always been on March 31st. Well, ever since the day was thought up in 2009 or so it has. It just happens to coincide with Easter Sunday this year, that is all.

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/transgender-day-visibility-falls-annually-march-31-not-always-easter-2024-03-29/

[Anti Marine Layer]

31 minutes ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Yes, but Transgender Day of Visibility has always been on March 31st. Well, ever since the day was thought up in 2009 or so it has. It just happens to coincide with Easter Sunday this year, that is all.

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/transgender-day-visibility-falls-annually-march-31-not-always-easter-2024-03-29/

Why not May 31.

[Rubus Leucodermis]

14 minutes ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

Why not May 31.

Has to be some day. It must be a conspiracy against Christianity that they chose a date that Easter can fall on (which is basically a good chunk of Spring). IT’S A CONSPIRACY! ACT LIKE A VICTIM!

[roadtonowhere08]

2 hours ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Has to be some day. It must be a conspiracy against Christianity that they chose a date that Easter can fall on (which is basically a good chunk of Spring). IT’S A CONSPIRACY! ACT LIKE A VICTIM!

And they do it so well!

[SilverFallsAndrew]

4 hours ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Yes, but Transgender Day of Visibility has always been on March 31st. Well, ever since the day was thought up in 2009 or so it has. It just happens to coincide with Easter Sunday this year, that is all.

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/transgender-day-visibility-falls-annually-march-31-not-always-easter-2024-03-29/

Pretty sure they are visible every freaking day. 

[Rubus Leucodermis]

18 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Pretty sure they are visible every freaking day. 

Pretty sure you wish they could be forced back into the closet.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

1 hour ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Pretty sure you wish they could be forced back into the closet.

I hope they get the professional help they truly need. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Given RFK Jr s idiotic vp choice this week I will come out and make an endorsement. Trump 2024

[Andie]

Is this some kind of industry cry for help?
US-59 south of Sallisaw, Okla. at the Kerr Reservoir is completely shut down at this time due to a barge that has struck the bridge. Troopers are diverting traffic away from the area. The bridge is going to be shut down until inspections of the bridge can be made.

[Iceresistance]

3 hours ago, Andie said:

Is this some kind of industry cry for help?
US-59 south of Sallisaw, Okla. at the Kerr Reservoir is completely shut down at this time due to a barge that has struck the bridge. Troopers are diverting traffic away from the area. The bridge is going to be shut down until inspections of the bridge can be made.

It happened a while ago, and the bridge has been since reopened

[Andie]

2 hours ago, Iceresistance said:

It happened a while ago, and the bridge has been since reopened

Missed that one.   
It’s disconcerting when they have these collisions. If navigation fails you I understand but if it’s pilot error - oh man.  

I’ve both piloted and been a hand on sail boats - tricky buggers. Lots of things can happen with the wind power but engines are more controllable.  Some of the film I’ve seen looked like they approached at too sharp an angle    Even 18 wheelers have to allow for more turning radius. The pilot also has to figure the current.  

I think he just blew it.  

 

 

[Anti Marine Layer]

Why didn't Biden celebrate all the holy days of the LGBTQIA+ religion?

No, this is not Babylon Bee or April Fools

January

National Mentoring Month

• January 16 – 22: No Name-Calling Week
• January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

February

• February 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• Week after Valentine’s Day: Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
• February 28: HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

March

Bisexual Health Awareness Month

• Week varies in March: National LGBT Health Awareness Week
• March 1: Zero Discrimination Day
• March 10: National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• March 20: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility

April

• April 6: International Asexuality Day
• April 10: National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• Third Friday of April: Day of Silence
• April 18: National Transgender HIV Testing Day
• April 18: Nonbinary Parents Day
• April 26: Lesbian Visibility Day (also International Lesbian Visibility Week, through May 2)

May

• First Sunday In May: International Family Equality Day
• May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
• May 19: National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (alternatively, Agender Pride Day)
• May 22: Harvey Milk Day
• May 24: Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day

June

LGBTQ Pride Month

• June 1: LGBTQ Families Day
• June 5: HIV Long-term Survivors Awareness Day
• June 12: Pulse Remembrance
• June 15: Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court Bostock decision expanding protections to LGBTQ employees
• June 26: Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court legalizing marriage equality
• June 27: National HIV Testing Day
• June 28: Stonewall Day
• June 30: ***** Youth of Faith Day

July

• July 6: Omnisexual Visibility Day
• Week of July 14: Nonbinary Awareness Week, culminates in International Nonbinary People’s Day on July 14
• July 16: International Drag Day

August

• August 14: Gay Uncles Day
• August 20: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

September

• September 18: National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day
• Week of September 23: Bisexual+ Awareness Week, culminates in Celebrate Bisexuality Day on September 23
• September 27: National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

October

LGBTQ History Month

• October 8: International Lesbian Day
• October 11: National Coming Out Day
• October 15: National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• October 19: National LGBT Center Awareness Day
• Third Wednesday in October: International Pronouns Day
• Third Thursday in October: Spirit Day
• Last week in October: Asexual Awareness Week
• October 26: Intersex Awareness Day

November

Trans Awareness Month

• First Sunday of November: Transgender Parent Day
• November 8: Intersex Day of Remembrance (or Solidarity)
• November 13 – 19: Transgender Awareness Week
• November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance

December

• December 1: World AIDS Day
• December 8: Pansexual/Panromantic Pride Day
• December 10: Human Rights Day
• December 14: HIV Cure Research Day

[Andie]

Maybe Biden should just come out as Bisexual.  Really amp up the Party.  

[Iceresistance]

Forcing us to go EV and gets punished for it...

New Jersey Introduces Annual EV Fee, Punishing Owners Who Go Green (msn.com)

[SnarkyGoblin]

24 minutes ago, Iceresistance said:

Forcing us to go EV and gets punished for it...

New Jersey Introduces Annual EV Fee, Punishing Owners Who Go Green (msn.com)

It's for the roads that EVs also use but don't pay taxes via gas purchases.  Makes plenty of sense.

[hawkstwelve]

The conservative outrage machine working overtime to make it seem like Biden just announced Trans Visibility Day on Easter this year when in reality it's been around since 2009 and designated on the 31st since 2021. It must be so exhausting moving from faux crisis to faux crisis every week. How do they cope?

In all seriousness though, it's shit like this that makes me increasingly want to become an Independent. I'm so tired of both parties creating manufactured wars for no reason other than clicks, views, and votes. It's beyond idiotic at this point. 

[Iceresistance]

1 minute ago, hawkstwelve said:

The conservative outrage machine working overtime to make it seem like Biden just announced Trans Visibility Day on Easter this year when in reality it's been around since 2009 and designated on the 31st since 2021. It must be so exhausting moving from faux crisis to faux crisis every week. How do they cope?

In all seriousness though, it's like this that makes me increasingly want to become an Independent. I'm so tired of both parties creating manufactured wars for no reason other than clicks, views, and votes. It's beyond idiotic at this point. 

Was it terrible timing? I think so, but prioritizing that over Easter Sunday is what bothered me, especially since Joe Biden is Catholic!

[Andie]

36 minutes ago, SnarkyGoblin said:

It's for the roads that EVs also use but don't pay taxes via gas purchases.  Makes plenty of sense.

As long as it’s equal to those that drive gas engines and not more.  
I don’t have a problem with EVs except the battery disposal/recycling isn’t resolved.  

[hawkstwelve]

1 hour ago, Iceresistance said:

Was it terrible timing? I think so, but prioritizing that over Easter Sunday is what bothered me, especially since Joe Biden is Catholic!

Did he prioritize it?

Didn't he go to Easter mass? Did Trump go to Easter mass? Look, I'm not a Biden fan in the slightest, but on the one hand you have a president attending Easter mass and on the other hand you have a former president marketing his $60 bibles. You tell me who is prioritizing what.

The 'proclamation' Biden did was horrible timing, yes. Typical screwup from his White House comms office. But it is incredibly dishonest to frame this as him trying to "erase Easter" or "replace God with trans", which I saw all over Fox News and from Republican congressmen. It's such a naked ploy to just gin up anger with the base, especially when it's something that can be disproven with just 30 seconds of research. Unfortunately, taking that amount of time to check things out is just asking too much from some Americans these days. They'd rather spend their time in a perpetual outrage at the other side. So stupid.

[Iceresistance]

This is a problem

 

[Anti Marine Layer]

19 hours ago, hawkstwelve said:

Did he prioritize it?

Didn't he go to Easter mass? Did Trump go to Easter mass? Look, I'm not a Biden fan in the slightest, but on the one hand you have a president attending Easter mass and on the other hand you have a former president marketing his $60 bibles. You tell me who is prioritizing what.

The 'proclamation' Biden did was horrible timing, yes. Typical screwup from his White House comms office. But it is incredibly dishonest to frame this as him trying to "erase Easter" or "replace God with trans", which I saw all over Fox News and from Republican congressmen. It's such a naked ploy to just gin up anger with the base, especially when it's something that can be disproven with just 30 seconds of research. Unfortunately, taking that amount of time to check things out is just asking too much from some Americans these days. They'd rather spend their time in a perpetual outrage at the other side. So stupid.

He also said no religious themes allowed for the Easter egg hunt on Monday. 

[Rubus Leucodermis]

Just wait until the outrage machine figures out the countercultural significance of 4/20 (Easter falls on 20 April next year).

[Anti Marine Layer]

55 minutes ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Just wait until the outrage machine figures out the countercultural significance of 4/20 (Easter falls on 20 April next year).

2 days before Earth Day

[Iceresistance]

2 hours ago, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Just wait until the outrage machine figures out the countercultural significance of 4/20 (Easter falls on 20 April next year).

April 20th is actually a bit late for Easter

[roadtonowhere08]

Just saw the Jon Stewart interview with FTC chair Lina Khan.  I do not have faith in our government to keep the playing field level and let the market and consumers reap the benefits of true innovation rather than monopolistic tactics, but Lina is one of the most well-spoken and intelligent government officials I have seen in a very long time.  He asks her a question, and she answers it.  No pre-canned nonsense.  Kudos to her for fighting the good fight.  I hope she goes far and makes a lot of meaningful contributions to our country.  We need more young people like her in public positions.

And we now know why Jon and Apple parted ways:  AI and China.  Jon wanted to do a piece on both and Apple did not allow it.  Shocking, I know.

 

[Andie]

15 hours ago, Iceresistance said:

This is a problem

 

Could be a serious problem if there’s a crisis.  

[Iceresistance]

Huge mistake to let Ukraine into NATO right now.

Now isn't the time, when Russia is out, they can do it without activating Article 5.
 

 

[roadtonowhere08]

19 minutes ago, Iceresistance said:

Huge mistake to let Ukraine into NATO right now.

Now isn't the time, when Russia is out, they can do it without activating Article 5.
 

 

War stocks and potassium iodide pills, here I come!!!

[Andie]

I hear there’s a run on nuclear shelters lately.   
Considering I live 5 mi south of the Naval Air Station in Fort Worth I think I’ll just pour a tall one and watch the planes take off and bombs detonate.  

[Iceresistance]

Of course the government is trying to censor them
Fox News rejects White House demands to retract Easter egg stories (msn.com)

[Andie]

Don’t they have more important things to concern them? 
Like the Middle East?

[roadtonowhere08]

48 minutes ago, Andie said:

Don’t they have more important things to concern them? 
Like the Middle East?

Nah, slapping Netanyahu on the wrist only takes a sec.

[roadtonowhere08]

2 hours ago, Andie said:

I hear there’s a run on nuclear shelters lately.   
Considering I live 5 mi south of the Naval Air Station in Fort Worth I think I’ll just pour a tall one and watch the planes take off and bombs detonate.  

Pretty much.

Why try to survive a society that thinks nuclear war is a viable option?  If you survive the fallout, the ensuing social chaos will make the survivors wish they poured a tall one 

[SnarkyGoblin]

[SilverFallsAndrew]

On 4/2/2024 at 4:25 PM, hawkstwelve said:

The conservative outrage machine working overtime to make it seem like Biden just announced Trans Visibility Day on Easter this year when in reality it's been around since 2009 and designated on the 31st since 2021. It must be so exhausting moving from faux crisis to faux crisis every week. How do they cope?

In all seriousness though, it's like this that makes me increasingly want to become an Independent. I'm so tired of both parties creating manufactured wars for no reason other than clicks, views, and votes. It's beyond idiotic at this point. 

You have really lost your way. You are making excuses for the person who stood up and made a Trans Day of Visibility proclamation. As if it wasn't an intentional attack on Christianity. Many believe it was an opening salvo in a wider campaign against our nations FAITH. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

22 hours ago, roadtonowhere08 said:

Just saw the Jon Stewart interview with FTC chair Lina Khan.  I do not have faith in our government to keep the playing field level and let the market and consumers reap the benefits of true innovation rather than monopolistic tactics, but Lina is one of the most well-spoken and intelligent government officials I have seen in a very long time.  He asks her a question, and she answers it.  No pre-canned nonsense.  Kudos to her for fighting the good fight.  I hope she goes far and makes a lot of meaningful contributions to our country.  We need more young people like her in public positions.

And we now know why Jon and Apple parted ways:  AI and China.  Jon wanted to do a piece on both and Apple did not allow it.  Shocking, I know.

 

Yes, yes, Jon Stewart will save us. Tell me you are irrelevant without telling me you are irrelevant. And that woman is hideous!

[SilverFallsAndrew]

On 4/3/2024 at 3:07 PM, Rubus Leucodermis said:

Just wait until the outrage machine figures out the countercultural significance of 4/20 (Easter falls on 20 April next year).

Sure.