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Then we chuck it in that mountain we carved out.
Yes. They're both incredibly efficient.
You see, at some point you need a shield around the reactor to actually absorb all the high energy particles released, and turn that energy into heat.
So we have to replace a few tons of shielding that's lightly radioactive every 2-6 years. That's literally a vehicle's worth of waste to power tens of thousands of homes.
Because retaliation on behalf of domestic businesses is something Europe freaking invented.
We've already paid for it though. That's why we built Yucca Mountain.
Also nuclear fusion has essentially zero waste.
We've as a species largely solved nuclear waste. Reprocess it like France does and then store the rest in Yucca mountain.
Nuclear waste after reprocessing is a ceramic. It's actually pretty straightforward to store
Is the EU just going to bet that none of its companies ever have to do business outside of the EU?
Attackers leverage QR codes in PDF email attachments to spearphish corporate credentials from mobile devices
I think it's this guy. Don't quote me, but I think he's Trump's internal pollster guy. Apparently him an his outfit released a lot of polls that favored Trump and normally polls are released somewhat strategically (in Nate Silver's experience) rather than wholesale.
Unless you’re very careful, they add more noise than signal.
AI Summary thing I've been expirimenting with:
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This article is a nuanced exploration of how internal polls and campaign dynamics are reported by journalists, particularly on social media platforms like Twitter. The author proposes a categorization system for levels of access to information:
- Level 3.1: Journalists reporting on internal polls or campaign mood without citing numbers directly.
- Level 3.2: Well-connected elites (e.g., politicians, strategists, donors) sharing internal polls or campaign sources within the media.
- Level 3.3: Random individuals on Twitter claiming to have seen internal polls.
The article highlights the potential for misinformation and spin at each level:
• Level 3.1: Journalists may repeat spin or uncritically pass along information from campaign sources, as seen in the Axios report mentioned in the article. • Level 3.2: Well-connected elites might share unverified or biased information, often without realizing it's not accurate or might be used to manipulate public opinion.
The author emphasizes that:
- Data beats vibes: Even if internal polls are not publicly available, data-driven reporting can provide a more objective picture of the campaign.
- Journalists should be cautious: Reporters should verify information, especially when it comes from well-connected elites or unverified sources.
- The feedback loop: As misinformation spreads through social media and elite networks, it can create a self-reinforcing narrative that becomes detached from reality.
The article also highlights the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in evaluating internal polls and campaign dynamics. By distinguishing between Level 3.1 reporting (which might be informative) and Levels 3.2 and 3.3 (where misinformation or spin is more likely to occur), readers can better navigate the complexities of electoral politics and media coverage.
Nixon was explicitly pardoned to avoid prosecution for his crimes.
Congress didn't have to stop the impeachment of Nixon. They chose too because Nixon agreed to never run for office again.
If we want that to change we need an Amendment that established an Independent, non-partisan Prosecutor whose job it is to prosecute Presidents and former Presidents.
The whole point is to prevent dangerous individuals from using these loopholes to buy guns.
Dangerous individuals largely aren't using this loophole to buy guns. That's part of the problem.
The only gun control that might have a chance at stopping gun crime is a total civilian ban and that requires an Amendment.
Impeachment is a political process with the ultimate result being removal from office.
And potentially the removal of that person's ability to ever run for office again.
Impeachment and removal from office does not mean they would go to jail, it is not a criminal trial.
Yes, that's the design. Because it's not an "impartial" process but a political one. And because only 40 or so people have been given that protection, it makes perfect sense.
That's an 8th grade understanding of the concept where you never learned anything after.
The 8th grade understanding is the correct one. As confirmed by SCOTUS.
Remember the DOJ reports to the President. A process where you're either suppose to investigate your boss or investigate your Boss's political allies/opponents would be way to open for abuse.
Trump can be prosecuted for what he did before the Presidency (as is being done in New York) and for what he has and will do after the Presidency (should he run back J6 part deuce). But for crimes committed while President impeachment is counterbalance.
That is the correct interpretation of the law. We could punish the Seal Team and their chain if command for following the order. But punishment of Biden himself would require him to be impeached.
And frankly that's how it should be.
Obama killed that 16 year old in Yemen. He isn't liable for that. Bush spied on Millions of Americans without warrants he isn't liable for that. You can argue they should be; but that's not how our system is designed.
Because every 8th grade civics course says the same thing. You punish Presidents with impeachment.
It should be. But it's not. Dems needed to follow the Nixon playbook and have a long drawn out impeachment hearing. They punted on that and let him walk.
Trump already beat the charges.
Yes. As much as I hate it. It's not that big of a story. Either you know and realize Trump tried to commit a coup or you've bought the lie.
Until Dems start running on, "He he committed a coup" which they gave up on when they punted on his impeachment; it's not a story.
The conflict makes it a story.
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Plus, the mistakes I made in the “data journalism” era.
Title is hyperbole. Essentially the answer is maybe but most likely not. Has a discussion about potential poll error in the context of precision vs. accuracy. Notes that the model assumes accuracy but not precision.
The Electoral College/popular vote gap is increasing in post-DNC data.
AI Generated Summary (I've been expirimentign with it):
- Kamala Harris had a tough day in the forecast despite gains in national polls.
- She leads by 3.8 points nationally but has a 47.3% chance of winning the Electoral College.
- The model adjusts for convention bounce, assuming her polls are inflated.
- Harris’s numbers may improve if she maintains her current standing.
- A concern is the lack of polls showing her ahead in Pennsylvania, a key state.
- Recent polls show Pennsylvania as a tie or slightly favoring Trump.
- Harris has a 17% chance of winning the popular vote but losing the Electoral College.
- RFK’s dropout and endorsement of Trump may impact her in Rust Belt states.
- Tim Walz has had a strong rollout as Harris’s VP, but there’s speculation about Josh Shapiro.
Let's be honest: she'd probably be an underdog. But she's still a better option than Biden.
For the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans think immigration to the U.S. should be decreased.
Student loan relief isn't a big deal to most voters. And the youth voter turnout surge of 2022 is a myth.
While all eyes were on the Masters this week, a rumour that won’t go away was growing louder: that Rory McIlroy is close to joining LIV Golf.
Please note: This is being updated in real time. The intent is to make sense of lots of simultaneous discoveries
