I have quite a few followers on another platform. They generally agree that the problem is known and that the Administration has access to the data. They are not worried about knowing, they are concerned about action. I am concerned about action. All the Truth posts, EOs and what ifs have no impact if there is not decisive action on what is clearly known.
A few credible studies have shown that using AI to do the thinking for you will cause literal late-onset retardation; it reduces cognition. We are built to think and do, using tools to help, not to be replaced by the tools. AI is a great tool, but it’s also a significant threat to human cognition. That, as much as physical abundance, seems a great risk of entrenched AI. What are we if not our thoughts?
I live in Eastern TN and have done a lot of hiking in the Smokies.
For bears - bear spray, and never leave any food unsealed. Bears can smell your food and will be happy to come get it.
For your feet - best boots you can find with good ankle support and plenty of toe room. Alpaca wool socks. Travel size Gold Bond powder to puff into your boots each morning. Good for chafing, as well.
Food - power bars and MREs. There is plenty of clean flowing water in the area. Purifying tabs are a good idea. LMNT electrolyte stick packs are essential.
Night stops - I use a camp hammock, great sleeping bag, a small ground tarp and a second tarp to throw on a rope as a rain fly. Much simpler than a tent, quick and more comfy than the ground. Tie your backpack to the side of a tree about 30 feet away in case of bears.
Clothes - layers, a rain shell jacket with a hood, no underwear, rugged pants, a took.
Clean up - one bar of soap for everything; body, hair, dishes. No deodorant.
Sterno stove. Very sharp knife. Compass. Trail map. Solar charger. Flashlight. Your phone will be useless unless you have Starlink for texting. Paracord.
Prepare to be freezing and broiling.
Sleep in the buff if you can. Keeps your sweat from soaking your clothes in a good sleeping bag.
Do not go alone.
This spineless jellyfish wants to brag on the Senate’s accomplishments now that his pussified leadership has led to a catastrophic loss of power.
Maybe he will grow a pair and do something useful before the blue turds are sworn in. Notice holding my breath.
Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have put up a strong record of accomplishment that’s created safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead. After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration. I’m proud of our team and everything we’ve done for the American people, and I’m looking forward to the important work we have in front of us over the next few months. As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democrat Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done. Thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House, and we’ll work with him to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream.
Do you even hear yourself? Your do nothing, tail between your legs approach to governing caused this mess. You’ve got a little time left and the filibuster is going to be nuked anyway. How about growing a pair and making up for your failures? Go look in the mirror and see if you can find the patriot you once were staring back.
@BarackObama It’s refreshing for you to come out for Republicans getting rid of the bad Democrat politicians we are seeing right now. Honestly, I’m a little shocked.
The poll worker told me to stand on the X while waiting for an open voting machine. I’ve seen too many cartoons to fall for that. I stood close to it, but no way I’m having someone drop a piano or boulder on my head.
Like I said, betting Markets were manipulated to suppress voter turnout. I would like to see an investigation on campaigns using betting markets to pump up their candidate.
This primary and mid term cycle betting markets always looked like this. Jump one way until the day of and the rug pull.