@PDegance@JeffreyBrandes@luunrapp I can’t speak to private-sector pricing, but Microsoft, Oracle, etc. aren’t flexible. Add cybersecurity threats, AI adoption & governance needs. I’m not opposed to cuts, but government IT is mission-critical to protecting sensitive citizen data and delivering essential services.
@JeffreyBrandes@luunrapp@PDegance I work with local gov IT departments across the state. Technology is increasingly essential to the function of government and increasingly expensive. Those budgets have either held flat or in some cases decreased. How are they supposed to pay their vendors?
@DrFielder35557@HMDatMI This happened to a friend of mine from HS. He was convicted, spent 2-3 yrs in prison until the girl came fwd to admit she didn’t want her BF to break up w her. No consequences for her. 🤬
@JustineBateman@realmikefox I have loved him since I was 4 years old. I cried my eyes out when the last episode of Family Ties aired. My prayers go out to him and his beautiful family. You're lucky to know him personally.
@nickshirleyy@hydrogentechguy Proud monthly donater here. Please stay safe Nick. You’re not much older than my son and so so brave. Thank you. The country is forever indebted to you.