My favorite is the Liberal vs Republican. Republicans will get this on first glance while Liberals will fail to get it. It sums all about society's structure and human personality defects. A meme so simple but so very, very effective.
As the meme indcates, many lack a sense of physical reality. They are not capable of appreciating their roles in causation. I believe it is a genetic switch that is turned off.
Joking aside, I believe this is a matter of training rather than genes. I reach a milestone birthday soon, and I realize that a psy-op has been ongoing since my infancy. I've just acquired enough miles to spot the ramp-up in intensity.
I still struggle with the inexorable nature of this march towards our undoing. Sometimes slower, sometimes faster, but always in progress. If we can't ferret out enemies on the inside and dispense appropriate justice, and fast, we're in real trouble.
It took me a lifetime of self-education as well and I have become less generous that people can become enlightened by logic. Most Liberals cannot understand that it is not the guns but the individuals who are bad. Being nice to bad people never has a good outcome. Good people become friends. Bad people stay well outside my circle. I never waste the time anymore that I used to.
Emotion can never be overcome by logic--unless you do it to yourself. In a moment of realization back around 2002, I found myself loathing George Bush Jr., watching his lies destroying liberty. I couldn't stand to watch him. One day--and I can't remember what triggered it--I suddenly stepped back and realized I'd completely disconnected my reasoning power from any analysis of Bush or his policies. That was a giant wakeup call. NO ONE could have pointed it out to me; opinions based on emotion are so strongly connected with who you are or who you THINK you are, that admitting you were wrong can be pretty traumatic.
Luckily for me, I hadn't been very vocal about Bush, so I just had to admit that everyone is a combination of good and bad traits. Do I still dislike Bush? Absolutely. I think he did a lot of harm. Now, though, I can focus on his policies and not the person.
I was not paying attention till the COVID claims collide with my science background. The more I dug for facts the fewer the govt's claims and actions added up to other than the primary goal was top-down control. Pointing out the discrepancies cost long-term friendships and family relationships. Suddenly I saw the world and people around me in an entirely new light. I have moved forward at an ever advancing pace ever since.
Agree James, I grew up in the mid 50's and early 60's, and I am so thankful that the there was a very limited amount to "death to the American values" back then, everyone was very patriotic and appreciated what we have here...
The cars were fast, gas was cheap, no cell phones or cable TV, no internet, no green new deal; life was much simpler and people communicated with each other face to face.
YES! James Lord: T-R-A-I-N-I-N-G (VIA) PUBLIC SCHOOLING + "Higher Education" + PARENTAL involvement. i.e., RED Diaper Doper Babies.
The subject and pedagogy (is) MARXISM e.g. SOCIAL JUSTICE, MULTICULTURALISM, DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION, "OPPRESSORS" V the "OPPRESSED" - that after over a Half Century Long March Through (American) Institutions has been SPOON FED to MANY generations of young WIDE-OPEN minds - via RACISM, INEQUALITY, and the unrelenting attacks on the United states CONSTITUTION and Bill of Rights as OUT OF DATE privileges for white people - and it's need to be REPLACED - (by The "NEW-STATES CONSTITUTION 2020" - i.e., a "SOCIALIST DEMOCRACY" - which has been waiting in the wings for the long awaited reworked and updated U.S. Constitution via an Article V Constitution Convention).
The "Fragile Experiment with Freedom" Ben Franklin spoke of in 1787 is NOW circa 2026, AD, standing on the SOCIALIST GALLOWS with a once free face covered by a black COMMUNIST bandanna, and once free hands TIED BEHIND its back - with (a) MARXIST MORON MOBOCRACY shouting for the lever to be pulled!
James, Right! "Enemies R Us." Dropping knee-jerk polarization would be a great starting place to de-fog our brains. Recognizing the psy-op soup we're swimming in is the first giant step.
I agree. Liberals see the world using the patterns they see socially. They are relative-social-connection evaluators based on emotion. They believe unwanted behavior can be fixed by a change in environment. They are eugenists. Every human is fixable! They become fearful when the world does not conform to the patterns they trust and lash out at Conservatives who recognize that humans with bad behavior are not "fixable". Liberals fear of losing control of others because they take this as losing control of themselves and their constructed positions in society. When a Liberal loses control, they become psychotic and can be violent.
LOL. They don't believe locking up solves anything because it does not change behavior. I say lock them up longer and lock up some permanently. Prison is effective for enough that it is a good deterrent for most.
From 1973 until 1986, when Roy Cohn died of AIDS at 59 years old, Trump and Cohn spoke “15-20 times per day,” every day. Cohn advised Trump on real estate deals, marriage, and media strategy.
The unwritten rules that Roy Cohn helped instill into the character of Donald Trump are, one:
Never Apologize.
Never Admit Wrongdoing.
Two: Always Counterattack and Hit Back Harder.
Three: Use the Legal System as a Weapon.
Four: Manipulate the Media.
Five: Use Fear as Both Shield and Sword.
And six: Build a Fortress of Loyalty and Punish Disloyalty Absolutely. Cohn’s playbook didn’t just work on business rivals and judges, it scaled to con millions of people.
I assume you mean Roy Cohn. Here is what many have said.
"Roy Cohn and J. Edgar Hoover shared a symbiotic relationship built on shared ideology, mutual protection, and alleged involvement in sexual blackmail. While Hoover was a mentor to Cohn, their connection was frequently characterized by rumors that Cohn possessed "dirt" on Hoover that ensured the FBI director’s cooperation."
"The relationship between Cohn and Hoover was defined by a shared political agenda and significant influence over government policy.
The Lavender Scare: Cohn and Hoover were prominent figures during the "Lavender Scare" of the 1950s. This was a moral panic and official campaign that led to the mass dismissal of LGBTQ+ individuals from federal government service, based on the unsubstantiated claim that they were security risks susceptible to foreign blackmail.
Political Mentorship: Hoover served as a mentor for Cohn during his early career. Historical records indicate that Hoover supported Cohn's appointment as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy's subcommittee. In this role, Cohn frequently aligned his investigations with Hoover's interests.
Official Investigations: Despite their public alliance, FBI files released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that the bureau maintained extensive records on Cohn. These files show that Hoover’s FBI investigated Cohn for various allegations, including financial misconduct and bribery, illustrating that their professional partnership was often strained by legal and ethical tensions.
Mutual Protection: While there is no definitive proof that Cohn explicitly "blackmailed" Hoover in a traditional sense, many historians believe their relationship was a "partnership in crime" where mutual knowledge of each other’s closeted homosexuality created an unspoken pact of silence."
I had forgotten about that history: Trump is all over the place.
Yes, Donald Trump was a registered Democrat for approximately eight years between 2001 and 2009.
Throughout his career, Trump has changed his political party affiliation at least five times:
Republican (1987–1999): He first registered as a Republican in Manhattan in 1987.
Independence Party (1999–2001): He joined this party (the New York affiliate of the Reform Party) to explore a presidential run in the 2000 election.
Democrat (2001–2009): During this time, he famously stated in a 2004 CNN interview that "the economy does better under the Democrats than the Republicans". He was also a donor to prominent Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
Republican (2009–2011): He returned to the GOP after Barack Obama was elected.
Independent/No Party Affiliation (2011–2012): He briefly left the Republican Party again before finally rejoining in April 2012.
Trump has attributed his shifting allegiances to the practicalities of doing business in Democratic-leaning New York City and his evolving personal views, often comparing his trajectory to that of Ronald Reagan, who was also once a Democrat.
I have always just seen that Trump possess logic and common sense. He has many flaws, talks too much, pats himself on the back too much, but all and all, I like the directions he's going in...thanks again.
Roy Cohn and Trump held a press conference and declared victory, and Trump learned his foundational lesson: You don’t have to win in reality if you can win in perception.
I’ve been so up and down with everything going on. There will always be things that come up that try to pull us away from what is most important. Sometimes a scripture jumps out at me. I hope if you’re like me, this may help you on this fine Sunday.
Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) says: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
As we know an anchor is something that holds a boat in place. Once the captain reaches his destination he puts the anchor down, this way he won’t drift and end up in places he doesn’t want to be. When the boat is anchored it may move a bit, with the waves, the winds, a storm may come, but the captain is not worried he can relax, he knows the anchor is down.
So in troubled times, what’s going to keep our soul in the right place? What’s going to help you to move beyond your problems? To reach your goals. It’s when you anchor your soul to hope. That means no matter what we face, no matter how big the difficulty, no matter how long it’s taking, you know God is still on the throne. You know His plans for you are for the good, that He’s bigger than any challenge you face. When you’re anchored to this hope nothing moves you, the winds, the waves, the storms that may come, your not worried the anchor is down.
No matter what you go through, a lose, a bad diagnosis, a job that falls through, many would throw in the towel. When your emotions are being pulled towards discouragement or bitterness but something is holding you back, you can’t explain it. Deep down inside you hear a small voice saying everything is going to be alright, God has beauty for these ashes, that’s the anchor of hope. When you’re anchored to hope God will make things happen that you could never make happen.
There will always be something trying to convince us to pull up our anchor. Delays, disappointments, bad breaks. In the tough times when life doesn’t seem fair, when your prayers haven’t yet been answered, when resolve is taking longer than you thought, you have to make sure you keep your anchor down. If you pull it up you will surely drift into bitterness, discouragement self pity. When you’re anchored to hope it’s like you’re tied to it. You can’t drift. You may have some negative thoughts, thoughts of doubt, you may think this is never going to work out, but that’s when your faith will kick in. No, I know the answer is on the way. Every time those negative thoughts come, trying to pull you away, your anchor keeps you stable. As for me and my house we will serve the lord.
The question at this point in history is do you have your anchor down? Have you kept this hope? Do you have this expectancy that you will accomplish your dreams, that your family will be restored or that our country will get back on track? The enemy would like nothing more than for you to pull up your anchor and drift into hopelessness, not expecting anything good. The scripture says faith is the substance of things hoped for. You can’t have faith if you don’t first have hope.
One time David had a lot coming against him. He was down and discouraged. He felt overwhelmed by life. He’d given up on his dreams and things got worse and worse. He finally said to himself “why are you cast down oh my soul, hope in the Lord”. He recognized he had let his circumstances convince him to pull up his anchor. He said in effect I’m going to put my anchor back down, I’m going to hope in the Lord.
You may not have any reason to be hopeful, but we need to do like David and hope in the Lord. Don’t put your hope in your circumstances, they may not turn out the way you thought. Don’t put your hope in people, they may let you down. Don’t put your hope in your career, things may change. Put your hope in the Lord, in the God who put worlds into existence. When you have your hope in him the scripture says in the end you will never be disappointed.
These days filled with turbulence, a political party that is AGAIN plotting to divide this country and again burn it to the ground, we must stay anchored to hope and know they will again fail. I know that many of us, especially myself, from time to time, need to be reminded we are all so blessed to live here in the U.S.A.
Hi, James, and thanks for the reminder and encouragement. Trust the Lord and pray for His strength. He will see us through. Jesus walks with us. Take His hand. We are loved. Someday, we will better understand. Much affectiin to you, James.
Thanks James for your words of wisdom. One of the greatest lies is that we should never be discouraged or have doubts in our circumstances, because we are Christians—we forget we are saved sinners and God is transforming us to the image of His Son. That is a lifetime of work, that only He can produce.
Jesus told his disciples to go to the other side of the lake, while he slept in the back of the little boat. A storm raged, and Jesus was sound asleep, but his disciples were frightened, because they thought the bust would sink. When they woke Jesus up, he calmed the sea, and they arrived to byte other side of the lake.
They forgot that Jesus told them to go to the other side of the lake; therefore, they were filled with fear and doubts, forgetting that what he commands will take place. I forget this story many times in my life, and become fearful or upset about my circumstances, yet, Jesus is and will always be faithful to me and all of us—because He said so.
Love your posts James, and God bless you on this beautiful Sunday.
I admire many things about you James and I trust your opinion. I agree, here in the U.S. we have been. and still are some of the most fortunate humans to have ever lived on this planet and I’m hopeful our future will be better, just not taking it for granted. I have a serious question for you. Can a non believer be just as good a person as a Christian? I’ve lived all of my life as an outsider in a Christian environment, where once people understood my lack of participation I was viewed with skepticism and not for an action just the knowledge of my lack of faith. I consider this a form of discrimination/prejudice, it appears most people take it as a threat. My experience over a lifetime so far has been work hard, treat people with respect, and have a purpose. My faith lies in my experiences and I accept not knowing how, when or why I exist, but I appreciate the miracle of life, consciousness and the overpowering positive feeling I experience when helping others succeed. I accept responsibility for my failures which are many and don’t expect forgiveness. The T. Paine moniker is reference to my affection for the man and his philosophy on religion which caused him great distress and danger. Thanks for your consideration.
A profound question, Tom, I hope you don’t mind me butting in. The simple answer is, a non-believer can be a better person than a Christian, based on the characteristics you mention. However, that’s not God’s standard, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Well that sure includes me. It includes you, too. You might be a better person than I am, having worked harder and treated folks with more respect, but my sins, numerous though they are, are forgiven. Your question is different than, “What happens to a person’s eternal soul that pleads ignorance or embraces disbelief?” The answer to the latter is, God makes the call. “For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” Rom 11:34 As you know, there are many denominations representing different doctrines of belief, with a little hostility and self-righteousness thrown in for good measure. “We’re right and you’re wrong!” There are many passages in Scripture that touch on your circumstance, such as the idea that one should give “what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” It would be wrong for you to buckle under to peer pressure and accept things that you don’t believe. But that also implies that your search for truth must be unfettered, without precondition. I’m guessing you have read the Bible more than once, but remain unconvinced. I suggest that people read the Bible with a questioning mind, not a skeptical mind. Tom Paine was a patriot, but he had a skeptical mind. That can be a good thing. “Pay taxes for tea? No way, Jose.” But it can be problematic when picking up the Holy Scriptures. That skepticism will get you nowhere. Is it possible for someone to erase all preconditions from one’s mind? I would counsel you to try. Set aside some time to read the Book of Matthew in one sitting, non-stop, with an open mind, even like a child reading a story, allowing room for awe and wonder.
I appreciate the feedback and your positive encouragement. I’m in my 70’s and have always felt a connection to a powerful force I can not explain but have felt physically at special even difficult times, love, anger, a sunset, etc.. I attempt to live my life first to be true to myself by accepting I’m often wrong and taking responsibility for my character flaws. I have never lied to anyone about my lack of faith and that includes God who I can’t say absolutely doesn’t exist but if I’m wrong would know of my lack of faith and add to it hypocrisy. So while I can appreciate the strength and comfort many experience through their religion and rejoice at their good fortune, I remain content to accept the views and results that have served me so well this my far.
You are obviously a thoughtful individual and I admire your aversion to hypocrisy – we certainly do need more of that today. I was born in ‘48, so we have about the same amount of tread on the tires, getting rather thin in various places. I, too, chose a moniker to reflect my belief system. While my challenge to read Matthew remains, do give a perusal of Isaiah 53, written some 700 years before the later events, and note how the variety of verbiage tenses are consistent with a Being that transcends time and space.
Hi T.Paine, I apologize, yesterday my wife and I had a get together that began in the afternoon. I think 53rd chapter hit the nail on the head, it is Gods decision. I also agree to read the bible this way you can make an educated decision which you may have already done. I myself am a work in progress. I am still learning. I think part of the optimism in some of these posts is because I’m learning as I go as others are, and I find it exhilarating. I believe a true atheist has read the bible, done the research, and decided they just can’t have faith and believe. I do believe in life after death. I don’t want to sound crazy but I have seen very strange things with my own eyes that have happened after the loss of a loved one. You may have researched and read already and have come to conclusions. Maybe try again, there’s time. And you do sound like a good person. If I can be forgiven, believe me you can as well!
T, i have a phone friend in Oz who has a similar world view to yours. It pains me to know I'm not able to convince him to follow Jesus; That he doesn't see how the entire world God created displays his glory, and how it points us to him. I trust you won't be locked into a view, but stay open.
Yes well said James and timely. There was a poem I read somewhere about Hope being the perfect thing to bring to any situation. thank you for bringing this reminder to anchor hope in the Lord. Happy Sunday to you and yours.
I agree with you James, but with a couple addons. Biblical Hope isn't like what we think today, but is expectant anticipation, so my "hope" isn't wishing, but waiting for God to sort it out according to his plan. None of us know His plan in detail, since He didn't lay it all out in scripture, but we can know He is working it. As with the individual David, the whole Hebrew nation went through troubles (of their own causing, of course). I expect we will do the same, but if we persevere we will prevail. I anticipate that!
Ups and Downs during childhood were often done with the teetertotter and were considered fun, exciting...a thrill. Today, I agree with you James, the ups and downs of the waking world can certainly place angst in ones' heart.
Hope, the flint to light the flame of Trust. Trust in the Eternal Spirit is the flame to carry our soul forward.
Thank you, James for your words to continually rekindle.
Same to you. I did listen to David Jeremiah and also Michael Yousseff this morning.. who had some of my favorite verses in their sermons. I like TWO TIM THREE or Timothy. I actually saw a car.. in this area which had a "bumper sticker" which was a Bible verse.. John 20.. I have to look it up.. I was amazed.. since the Safeway parking usually is packed w/ Coexist older liberal democrat women clutching a HUGE bottle of white wine.. maybe that will help. Thanks for the reminder. GOD IS GOOD and HE IS FAITHFUL and HE HAS A PLAN to listen to that small still voice.. is so hard because the din is so loud.. :) have Blessed Sunday.
I know.. I commented on it.. :) I may post my ORTHODOX. Easter photos.. from years of celebrating w/ my best friend who is Orthodox.. and her family.. cooking up a huge roast leg of lamb now. I do miss those days.. glad we did all that back when we had young families.. :)
One of my friends was the Abbot of an Orthodox Monastery - now retired and just living as a monk. I am not Orthodox, but got to see the life they lived and, if not married would have considered that life, at least in my older years.
Funnies are worth the subscription. Second time I've said this. The cartoon about Spanberger made me laugh, it's so true, it's not funny, she's really evil.
I know.. what is with her. let's not bring it up on Orthodox Easter Sunday.. will tend to that.. this week. WOW. well I can't outlast her time in Office: I am not going to die, I am retired but pray that I move south.. looking at a couple areas.. this is my home too.
I think that the Dems are orchestrating Swalwell's downfall. There is a chance that a Republican will win the California governor race and they need him out. I don't think they have suddenly discovered morality.
I live in California. There is no way California gets GOP governor. The only question is how they ensure that. IMO, it isn’t terribly likely that there is even a Republican on the ballot.
Swalwell is a white male, sort of straight. They absolutely knew of his “problems”. Easy throw under the bus.
Is that called "white male" sort of straight? Swalwell is a totally unacceptable version of a HUSBAND, FATHER AND SORT OF STRAIGHT: a philanderer and also some say that he still has ties.. to China. His wife needs to file for divorce, take the kids and all the money and leave asap.. because she gets sucked into the maelstrom of his really debauched life. Who knows what else he has done? Speaking of the people in the last days: arrogant, narcissistic etc.. as described by Timothy in the Bible.. wow. what hot mess he is.. for sure
Happy Sunday all. Rest your bones. I’ll be taking in the final day of the Masters golf tournament. I do it every year and it’s a perfect Sunday. I’ll wind up crashing out at some point around 1 to wake up when the final pairing is rounding out to the final holes with a championship still (usually) up for grabs. It’s a perfect day. Yes, I know I don’t get anything done but isn’t that point of watching golf?
Someone has cows on their mind, and maybe a cocktail later. Today in Mn. it is forecast for 80, and by next Sat. chance of a wintry mix with a high of 51. Schizophrenia anyone?
I watched a show this weekend which fascinated me: it was about a family.. Abernathy think that was their name who inherited land in Montana or Utah I would have to look it up FILLED W/ DINOSAUR BONES. It was called Dino Hunters. They saved their family homestead by digging out amazing Dinosaur specimens.. and a big part of the issue was when it started snowing.. they had to STOP digging.. and have a helicopter pick up the DIno Bones. I love Archeology.. I have been out west and I forgot about that part out there. For sure I would NOT want to live here. I have been to both Billings and Boseman on business before.. in the 90s so my recollections are dim.. I do remember seeing the huge open mine pits.. and bought some hand made earrings by Indians.
Love the Dog with the treat bell; The How to negotiate with terrorists; and I have a question...is the Rob Schneider one true - 70% of wealth in this country is owned by Democrats - or is it just a good guess?
Full disclosure: I work for a general contracting firm that builds data centers among many other types of facilities. I am a mechanical engineer; my role is to ensure the mechanical and electrical systems in our projects are commissioned (functioning) properly.
There are two justified concerns with data centers: Power and water. Both are solvable, but solving them takes money, and big tech will always seek to spend as little as possible. That's why with water in particular, current designs waste far more than they could or should.
Water is used primarily for cooling. The most water intensive design uses direct evaporative cooling. This saves construction cost and energy cost, but uses immense amounts of water. Better options such as chilled water and direct expansion cooling use less or even close-to-zero water, but cost more both to purchase and to operate. This is why the majority of cooling in data centers is direct evaporation and why the water usage of those facilities is so high.
As for power, the power requirements of data centers is enormous. This is a fact that will never change. The only solution that makes any sense is to self-generate. This means (most likely) on-site natural gas turbine generators. Modular nuclear is (maybe) coming, but it's years away. On-site makes the most sense for the community as a whole but again, this would cost a lot of money, which is why big tech prefers to just plug into the grid.
If I was a zoning commissioner, any new data center would be required to have air cooled or closed-loop chilled water cooling and on-site power. These are solutions that protect the water supply and the power supply.
So why don't communities force these solutions? They want the money, the jobs, etc. The tech bros know that if Jones County blocks them, they can go down the road to Smith County and build what they want. Because it's data and not a physical product, they can make build them anywhere they have access to land, power, and water.
I'm not defending data centers per se; I do agree with those that say there is an AI arms race that the Unites States does not want to lose. Winning it requires data centers. We can and should build them better than we are. It's sad that there are good engineering solutions available that are not being implemented primarily because of greed.
Maybe if enough communities stand up, big tech will start to notice.
Good info for all to take to their county. May I ask, do you know how many jobs they will create in a 1 million square foot Data Center? Not counting you all building and servicing them, as other uses for the acreage, if also for buildings, would cancel that out. Thanks.
I don't have an exact number, but it's not many. You'll have people that will maintain the site, and you will have full-time security. Techs will come and go to service the equipment as needed.
On large builds, I can see needing an IT staff full time, but this would not be a large staff.
Maybe a couple dozen FT folks, tops. If someone came to me promising a larger number I would demand to see the data.
Accidental Hoosier- thank you for this information. I have friends in central Montana where a facility is being proposed & of course they are very concerned about the ground water, always an issue out there. I’ll send them a copy of your post.
thanks. They've sold my county using "jobs" as the justification. Two, 1 million sf each, with another 5million soon after, all of it, is already approved. Suburbia Phila, in an open beautiful green space area, along the Chester County Bike trail, across the street from 1 million dollar home neighborhood.
All this, for a handful of jobs, and so we "win" at, surveiling citizens.
Hey Dr Jill, don't give Newsome any ideas!! Happy birthday to Nina and well wishes for an easy day with the animals... the farm animals, not the birthday party attendees ..
I liked the Branco meme too. Europe is discovering America’s deep pockets are not going to support them anymore. Especially, when they don’t give us help when we ask for it. I think of the little red hen story.
Swallwell believes he has something special to offer women. Unfortunately, he doesn’t, as so often happens with egocentric men.
The liberal vs the Republican says it all. The liberals keep falling for the 20% popular stance in the 80-20 issues. Trump plays the game, and they fall for it every time.
Thank you, JGM, for the fun memes. I always look forward to them.
Great selection this Sunday, thank you! I stand with “the Farmers”, & our “Framers of the Constitution”- (that sounded good). Enough is enough, & I have to step away from the news for a while. Spring is here & I want to get ready for summer, do outside chores, & finish a few unfinished painting & staining in my Barndo. Have a wonderful & Blessed Sunday everyone…:)!!
My favorite is the Liberal vs Republican. Republicans will get this on first glance while Liberals will fail to get it. It sums all about society's structure and human personality defects. A meme so simple but so very, very effective.
I firmly believe that sometimes we just have to step away to let them appreciate the gravity of the situation.
As the meme indcates, many lack a sense of physical reality. They are not capable of appreciating their roles in causation. I believe it is a genetic switch that is turned off.
Joking aside, I believe this is a matter of training rather than genes. I reach a milestone birthday soon, and I realize that a psy-op has been ongoing since my infancy. I've just acquired enough miles to spot the ramp-up in intensity.
I still struggle with the inexorable nature of this march towards our undoing. Sometimes slower, sometimes faster, but always in progress. If we can't ferret out enemies on the inside and dispense appropriate justice, and fast, we're in real trouble.
It took me a lifetime of self-education as well and I have become less generous that people can become enlightened by logic. Most Liberals cannot understand that it is not the guns but the individuals who are bad. Being nice to bad people never has a good outcome. Good people become friends. Bad people stay well outside my circle. I never waste the time anymore that I used to.
Emotion can never be overcome by logic--unless you do it to yourself. In a moment of realization back around 2002, I found myself loathing George Bush Jr., watching his lies destroying liberty. I couldn't stand to watch him. One day--and I can't remember what triggered it--I suddenly stepped back and realized I'd completely disconnected my reasoning power from any analysis of Bush or his policies. That was a giant wakeup call. NO ONE could have pointed it out to me; opinions based on emotion are so strongly connected with who you are or who you THINK you are, that admitting you were wrong can be pretty traumatic.
Luckily for me, I hadn't been very vocal about Bush, so I just had to admit that everyone is a combination of good and bad traits. Do I still dislike Bush? Absolutely. I think he did a lot of harm. Now, though, I can focus on his policies and not the person.
I was not paying attention till the COVID claims collide with my science background. The more I dug for facts the fewer the govt's claims and actions added up to other than the primary goal was top-down control. Pointing out the discrepancies cost long-term friendships and family relationships. Suddenly I saw the world and people around me in an entirely new light. I have moved forward at an ever advancing pace ever since.
Joy, Oh yes! And emotion is the fuel politics runs on.
Agree James, I grew up in the mid 50's and early 60's, and I am so thankful that the there was a very limited amount to "death to the American values" back then, everyone was very patriotic and appreciated what we have here...
One of the best eras to grow up in in America say people who grew up then.
The cars were fast, gas was cheap, no cell phones or cable TV, no internet, no green new deal; life was much simpler and people communicated with each other face to face.
YES! James Lord: T-R-A-I-N-I-N-G (VIA) PUBLIC SCHOOLING + "Higher Education" + PARENTAL involvement. i.e., RED Diaper Doper Babies.
The subject and pedagogy (is) MARXISM e.g. SOCIAL JUSTICE, MULTICULTURALISM, DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION, "OPPRESSORS" V the "OPPRESSED" - that after over a Half Century Long March Through (American) Institutions has been SPOON FED to MANY generations of young WIDE-OPEN minds - via RACISM, INEQUALITY, and the unrelenting attacks on the United states CONSTITUTION and Bill of Rights as OUT OF DATE privileges for white people - and it's need to be REPLACED - (by The "NEW-STATES CONSTITUTION 2020" - i.e., a "SOCIALIST DEMOCRACY" - which has been waiting in the wings for the long awaited reworked and updated U.S. Constitution via an Article V Constitution Convention).
The "Fragile Experiment with Freedom" Ben Franklin spoke of in 1787 is NOW circa 2026, AD, standing on the SOCIALIST GALLOWS with a once free face covered by a black COMMUNIST bandanna, and once free hands TIED BEHIND its back - with (a) MARXIST MORON MOBOCRACY shouting for the lever to be pulled!
WHAT FOOLS WE MORTALS BE!
James, Right! "Enemies R Us." Dropping knee-jerk polarization would be a great starting place to de-fog our brains. Recognizing the psy-op soup we're swimming in is the first giant step.
Happy Birthday.. wow. :) milestone birthdays.. I have many friends born in April.. sort of like a spring lamb being born.. :) again.
So give thanks and PTL. You made it this far.. and lots to do still. :)
There is definitely some kind of mental disorder in a liberal; their thinking is not rational and they inject fury and hate into everything...
I agree. Liberals see the world using the patterns they see socially. They are relative-social-connection evaluators based on emotion. They believe unwanted behavior can be fixed by a change in environment. They are eugenists. Every human is fixable! They become fearful when the world does not conform to the patterns they trust and lash out at Conservatives who recognize that humans with bad behavior are not "fixable". Liberals fear of losing control of others because they take this as losing control of themselves and their constructed positions in society. When a Liberal loses control, they become psychotic and can be violent.
Well said Arrot.
They don't get simple concepts, for example, 10% of the people commit 90% of the crimes. If you simply lock up fully, the 10%, crime goes down...
It really is that simple...
LOL. They don't believe locking up solves anything because it does not change behavior. I say lock them up longer and lock up some permanently. Prison is effective for enough that it is a good deterrent for most.
I'm pretty sure we don't have decades to wait for them to figure it out.
Brilliant!
From 1973 until 1986, when Roy Cohn died of AIDS at 59 years old, Trump and Cohn spoke “15-20 times per day,” every day. Cohn advised Trump on real estate deals, marriage, and media strategy.
The unwritten rules that Roy Cohn helped instill into the character of Donald Trump are, one:
Never Apologize.
Never Admit Wrongdoing.
Two: Always Counterattack and Hit Back Harder.
Three: Use the Legal System as a Weapon.
Four: Manipulate the Media.
Five: Use Fear as Both Shield and Sword.
And six: Build a Fortress of Loyalty and Punish Disloyalty Absolutely. Cohn’s playbook didn’t just work on business rivals and judges, it scaled to con millions of people.
There is some ink on him in Whitney Webb’s “One Nation Under Blackmail.”
I assume you mean Roy Cohn. Here is what many have said.
"Roy Cohn and J. Edgar Hoover shared a symbiotic relationship built on shared ideology, mutual protection, and alleged involvement in sexual blackmail. While Hoover was a mentor to Cohn, their connection was frequently characterized by rumors that Cohn possessed "dirt" on Hoover that ensured the FBI director’s cooperation."
"The relationship between Cohn and Hoover was defined by a shared political agenda and significant influence over government policy.
The Lavender Scare: Cohn and Hoover were prominent figures during the "Lavender Scare" of the 1950s. This was a moral panic and official campaign that led to the mass dismissal of LGBTQ+ individuals from federal government service, based on the unsubstantiated claim that they were security risks susceptible to foreign blackmail.
Political Mentorship: Hoover served as a mentor for Cohn during his early career. Historical records indicate that Hoover supported Cohn's appointment as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy's subcommittee. In this role, Cohn frequently aligned his investigations with Hoover's interests.
Official Investigations: Despite their public alliance, FBI files released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that the bureau maintained extensive records on Cohn. These files show that Hoover’s FBI investigated Cohn for various allegations, including financial misconduct and bribery, illustrating that their professional partnership was often strained by legal and ethical tensions.
Mutual Protection: While there is no definitive proof that Cohn explicitly "blackmailed" Hoover in a traditional sense, many historians believe their relationship was a "partnership in crime" where mutual knowledge of each other’s closeted homosexuality created an unspoken pact of silence."
This sounds like the democrat playbook...oh yeah, Trump was once a democrat...
I had forgotten about that history: Trump is all over the place.
Yes, Donald Trump was a registered Democrat for approximately eight years between 2001 and 2009.
Throughout his career, Trump has changed his political party affiliation at least five times:
Republican (1987–1999): He first registered as a Republican in Manhattan in 1987.
Independence Party (1999–2001): He joined this party (the New York affiliate of the Reform Party) to explore a presidential run in the 2000 election.
Democrat (2001–2009): During this time, he famously stated in a 2004 CNN interview that "the economy does better under the Democrats than the Republicans". He was also a donor to prominent Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
Republican (2009–2011): He returned to the GOP after Barack Obama was elected.
Independent/No Party Affiliation (2011–2012): He briefly left the Republican Party again before finally rejoining in April 2012.
Trump has attributed his shifting allegiances to the practicalities of doing business in Democratic-leaning New York City and his evolving personal views, often comparing his trajectory to that of Ronald Reagan, who was also once a Democrat.
Thank you for the education there John.
I have always just seen that Trump possess logic and common sense. He has many flaws, talks too much, pats himself on the back too much, but all and all, I like the directions he's going in...thanks again.
John, That's very interesting...seems to ring true...
Roy Cohn and Trump held a press conference and declared victory, and Trump learned his foundational lesson: You don’t have to win in reality if you can win in perception.
James, Appreciating the gravity is beyond party politics. The "deep do-do" is piling up everywhere...
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I wish I knew how to post a Clown on Substack.. and also turn off Co Pilot.. duh.. :) Tom Potts
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🤡 I did copy and paste it.. thanks
Turn off Copilot by switching to Linux. :)
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Great collection, JGM! Enjoy your day. Hugs from all of your readers.
I’ve been so up and down with everything going on. There will always be things that come up that try to pull us away from what is most important. Sometimes a scripture jumps out at me. I hope if you’re like me, this may help you on this fine Sunday.
Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) says: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
As we know an anchor is something that holds a boat in place. Once the captain reaches his destination he puts the anchor down, this way he won’t drift and end up in places he doesn’t want to be. When the boat is anchored it may move a bit, with the waves, the winds, a storm may come, but the captain is not worried he can relax, he knows the anchor is down.
So in troubled times, what’s going to keep our soul in the right place? What’s going to help you to move beyond your problems? To reach your goals. It’s when you anchor your soul to hope. That means no matter what we face, no matter how big the difficulty, no matter how long it’s taking, you know God is still on the throne. You know His plans for you are for the good, that He’s bigger than any challenge you face. When you’re anchored to this hope nothing moves you, the winds, the waves, the storms that may come, your not worried the anchor is down.
No matter what you go through, a lose, a bad diagnosis, a job that falls through, many would throw in the towel. When your emotions are being pulled towards discouragement or bitterness but something is holding you back, you can’t explain it. Deep down inside you hear a small voice saying everything is going to be alright, God has beauty for these ashes, that’s the anchor of hope. When you’re anchored to hope God will make things happen that you could never make happen.
There will always be something trying to convince us to pull up our anchor. Delays, disappointments, bad breaks. In the tough times when life doesn’t seem fair, when your prayers haven’t yet been answered, when resolve is taking longer than you thought, you have to make sure you keep your anchor down. If you pull it up you will surely drift into bitterness, discouragement self pity. When you’re anchored to hope it’s like you’re tied to it. You can’t drift. You may have some negative thoughts, thoughts of doubt, you may think this is never going to work out, but that’s when your faith will kick in. No, I know the answer is on the way. Every time those negative thoughts come, trying to pull you away, your anchor keeps you stable. As for me and my house we will serve the lord.
The question at this point in history is do you have your anchor down? Have you kept this hope? Do you have this expectancy that you will accomplish your dreams, that your family will be restored or that our country will get back on track? The enemy would like nothing more than for you to pull up your anchor and drift into hopelessness, not expecting anything good. The scripture says faith is the substance of things hoped for. You can’t have faith if you don’t first have hope.
One time David had a lot coming against him. He was down and discouraged. He felt overwhelmed by life. He’d given up on his dreams and things got worse and worse. He finally said to himself “why are you cast down oh my soul, hope in the Lord”. He recognized he had let his circumstances convince him to pull up his anchor. He said in effect I’m going to put my anchor back down, I’m going to hope in the Lord.
You may not have any reason to be hopeful, but we need to do like David and hope in the Lord. Don’t put your hope in your circumstances, they may not turn out the way you thought. Don’t put your hope in people, they may let you down. Don’t put your hope in your career, things may change. Put your hope in the Lord, in the God who put worlds into existence. When you have your hope in him the scripture says in the end you will never be disappointed.
These days filled with turbulence, a political party that is AGAIN plotting to divide this country and again burn it to the ground, we must stay anchored to hope and know they will again fail. I know that many of us, especially myself, from time to time, need to be reminded we are all so blessed to live here in the U.S.A.
Happy Sunday, Have a blessed day.
Hi, James, and thanks for the reminder and encouragement. Trust the Lord and pray for His strength. He will see us through. Jesus walks with us. Take His hand. We are loved. Someday, we will better understand. Much affectiin to you, James.
Thanks James for your words of wisdom. One of the greatest lies is that we should never be discouraged or have doubts in our circumstances, because we are Christians—we forget we are saved sinners and God is transforming us to the image of His Son. That is a lifetime of work, that only He can produce.
Jesus told his disciples to go to the other side of the lake, while he slept in the back of the little boat. A storm raged, and Jesus was sound asleep, but his disciples were frightened, because they thought the bust would sink. When they woke Jesus up, he calmed the sea, and they arrived to byte other side of the lake.
They forgot that Jesus told them to go to the other side of the lake; therefore, they were filled with fear and doubts, forgetting that what he commands will take place. I forget this story many times in my life, and become fearful or upset about my circumstances, yet, Jesus is and will always be faithful to me and all of us—because He said so.
Love your posts James, and God bless you on this beautiful Sunday.
Thanks CQL, Happy Sunday to You and Your Family!!
Well said, James! Hope is one of the Big 3, and is often left in the dust. Hope rocks!
JG, Alleluia! The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! AMEN!/ sshj
I admire many things about you James and I trust your opinion. I agree, here in the U.S. we have been. and still are some of the most fortunate humans to have ever lived on this planet and I’m hopeful our future will be better, just not taking it for granted. I have a serious question for you. Can a non believer be just as good a person as a Christian? I’ve lived all of my life as an outsider in a Christian environment, where once people understood my lack of participation I was viewed with skepticism and not for an action just the knowledge of my lack of faith. I consider this a form of discrimination/prejudice, it appears most people take it as a threat. My experience over a lifetime so far has been work hard, treat people with respect, and have a purpose. My faith lies in my experiences and I accept not knowing how, when or why I exist, but I appreciate the miracle of life, consciousness and the overpowering positive feeling I experience when helping others succeed. I accept responsibility for my failures which are many and don’t expect forgiveness. The T. Paine moniker is reference to my affection for the man and his philosophy on religion which caused him great distress and danger. Thanks for your consideration.
A profound question, Tom, I hope you don’t mind me butting in. The simple answer is, a non-believer can be a better person than a Christian, based on the characteristics you mention. However, that’s not God’s standard, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Well that sure includes me. It includes you, too. You might be a better person than I am, having worked harder and treated folks with more respect, but my sins, numerous though they are, are forgiven. Your question is different than, “What happens to a person’s eternal soul that pleads ignorance or embraces disbelief?” The answer to the latter is, God makes the call. “For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” Rom 11:34 As you know, there are many denominations representing different doctrines of belief, with a little hostility and self-righteousness thrown in for good measure. “We’re right and you’re wrong!” There are many passages in Scripture that touch on your circumstance, such as the idea that one should give “what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” It would be wrong for you to buckle under to peer pressure and accept things that you don’t believe. But that also implies that your search for truth must be unfettered, without precondition. I’m guessing you have read the Bible more than once, but remain unconvinced. I suggest that people read the Bible with a questioning mind, not a skeptical mind. Tom Paine was a patriot, but he had a skeptical mind. That can be a good thing. “Pay taxes for tea? No way, Jose.” But it can be problematic when picking up the Holy Scriptures. That skepticism will get you nowhere. Is it possible for someone to erase all preconditions from one’s mind? I would counsel you to try. Set aside some time to read the Book of Matthew in one sitting, non-stop, with an open mind, even like a child reading a story, allowing room for awe and wonder.
I appreciate the feedback and your positive encouragement. I’m in my 70’s and have always felt a connection to a powerful force I can not explain but have felt physically at special even difficult times, love, anger, a sunset, etc.. I attempt to live my life first to be true to myself by accepting I’m often wrong and taking responsibility for my character flaws. I have never lied to anyone about my lack of faith and that includes God who I can’t say absolutely doesn’t exist but if I’m wrong would know of my lack of faith and add to it hypocrisy. So while I can appreciate the strength and comfort many experience through their religion and rejoice at their good fortune, I remain content to accept the views and results that have served me so well this my far.
You are obviously a thoughtful individual and I admire your aversion to hypocrisy – we certainly do need more of that today. I was born in ‘48, so we have about the same amount of tread on the tires, getting rather thin in various places. I, too, chose a moniker to reflect my belief system. While my challenge to read Matthew remains, do give a perusal of Isaiah 53, written some 700 years before the later events, and note how the variety of verbiage tenses are consistent with a Being that transcends time and space.
Hi T.Paine, I apologize, yesterday my wife and I had a get together that began in the afternoon. I think 53rd chapter hit the nail on the head, it is Gods decision. I also agree to read the bible this way you can make an educated decision which you may have already done. I myself am a work in progress. I am still learning. I think part of the optimism in some of these posts is because I’m learning as I go as others are, and I find it exhilarating. I believe a true atheist has read the bible, done the research, and decided they just can’t have faith and believe. I do believe in life after death. I don’t want to sound crazy but I have seen very strange things with my own eyes that have happened after the loss of a loved one. You may have researched and read already and have come to conclusions. Maybe try again, there’s time. And you do sound like a good person. If I can be forgiven, believe me you can as well!
T, i have a phone friend in Oz who has a similar world view to yours. It pains me to know I'm not able to convince him to follow Jesus; That he doesn't see how the entire world God created displays his glory, and how it points us to him. I trust you won't be locked into a view, but stay open.
Yes well said James and timely. There was a poem I read somewhere about Hope being the perfect thing to bring to any situation. thank you for bringing this reminder to anchor hope in the Lord. Happy Sunday to you and yours.
and all that is going on is overwhelming!!!
Thanks MrsMc
I agree with you James, but with a couple addons. Biblical Hope isn't like what we think today, but is expectant anticipation, so my "hope" isn't wishing, but waiting for God to sort it out according to his plan. None of us know His plan in detail, since He didn't lay it all out in scripture, but we can know He is working it. As with the individual David, the whole Hebrew nation went through troubles (of their own causing, of course). I expect we will do the same, but if we persevere we will prevail. I anticipate that!
Thank you James for your great words, very inspirational.
Ups and Downs during childhood were often done with the teetertotter and were considered fun, exciting...a thrill. Today, I agree with you James, the ups and downs of the waking world can certainly place angst in ones' heart.
Hope, the flint to light the flame of Trust. Trust in the Eternal Spirit is the flame to carry our soul forward.
Thank you, James for your words to continually rekindle.
Thank you James and amen!
Same to you. I did listen to David Jeremiah and also Michael Yousseff this morning.. who had some of my favorite verses in their sermons. I like TWO TIM THREE or Timothy. I actually saw a car.. in this area which had a "bumper sticker" which was a Bible verse.. John 20.. I have to look it up.. I was amazed.. since the Safeway parking usually is packed w/ Coexist older liberal democrat women clutching a HUGE bottle of white wine.. maybe that will help. Thanks for the reminder. GOD IS GOOD and HE IS FAITHFUL and HE HAS A PLAN to listen to that small still voice.. is so hard because the din is so loud.. :) have Blessed Sunday.
Happy Easter Sunday (today is the Orthodox Easter)
I know.. I commented on it.. :) I may post my ORTHODOX. Easter photos.. from years of celebrating w/ my best friend who is Orthodox.. and her family.. cooking up a huge roast leg of lamb now. I do miss those days.. glad we did all that back when we had young families.. :)
One of my friends was the Abbot of an Orthodox Monastery - now retired and just living as a monk. I am not Orthodox, but got to see the life they lived and, if not married would have considered that life, at least in my older years.
Funnies are worth the subscription. Second time I've said this. The cartoon about Spanberger made me laugh, it's so true, it's not funny, she's really evil.
I know.. what is with her. let's not bring it up on Orthodox Easter Sunday.. will tend to that.. this week. WOW. well I can't outlast her time in Office: I am not going to die, I am retired but pray that I move south.. looking at a couple areas.. this is my home too.
I think that the Dems are orchestrating Swalwell's downfall. There is a chance that a Republican will win the California governor race and they need him out. I don't think they have suddenly discovered morality.
I live in California. There is no way California gets GOP governor. The only question is how they ensure that. IMO, it isn’t terribly likely that there is even a Republican on the ballot.
Swalwell is a white male, sort of straight. They absolutely knew of his “problems”. Easy throw under the bus.
Sorry to hear that. California needs a break.
Is that called "white male" sort of straight? Swalwell is a totally unacceptable version of a HUSBAND, FATHER AND SORT OF STRAIGHT: a philanderer and also some say that he still has ties.. to China. His wife needs to file for divorce, take the kids and all the money and leave asap.. because she gets sucked into the maelstrom of his really debauched life. Who knows what else he has done? Speaking of the people in the last days: arrogant, narcissistic etc.. as described by Timothy in the Bible.. wow. what hot mess he is.. for sure
100%
Happy Sunday all. Rest your bones. I’ll be taking in the final day of the Masters golf tournament. I do it every year and it’s a perfect Sunday. I’ll wind up crashing out at some point around 1 to wake up when the final pairing is rounding out to the final holes with a championship still (usually) up for grabs. It’s a perfect day. Yes, I know I don’t get anything done but isn’t that point of watching golf?
My point in watching was it was them out there and not me. Dangerous,with a golf club in my hand
Me too… miss the ball all the time!
Am a lefty and had a slice that looked like a hard left turn.
My Dad always watched golf the same way, "while he was resting his eyes" 😂
Someone has cows on their mind, and maybe a cocktail later. Today in Mn. it is forecast for 80, and by next Sat. chance of a wintry mix with a high of 51. Schizophrenia anyone?
🤔 sounds more bipolar to me. You’re not alone, tho, same story here in Montana as well.
SR, It's Spring! The Earth hasn't made it's mind up yet...
I watched a show this weekend which fascinated me: it was about a family.. Abernathy think that was their name who inherited land in Montana or Utah I would have to look it up FILLED W/ DINOSAUR BONES. It was called Dino Hunters. They saved their family homestead by digging out amazing Dinosaur specimens.. and a big part of the issue was when it started snowing.. they had to STOP digging.. and have a helicopter pick up the DIno Bones. I love Archeology.. I have been out west and I forgot about that part out there. For sure I would NOT want to live here. I have been to both Billings and Boseman on business before.. in the 90s so my recollections are dim.. I do remember seeing the huge open mine pits.. and bought some hand made earrings by Indians.
Thanks for the laughs! Have a great Sunday!
Banner lot today! So great there's no choosing. A ride on Jade, to live for!
Happy gaedening!
All great but particularly the lead-in Branco
Decoder pin 😂😂😂😂. My gut hurts from laughing!!
Love the Dog with the treat bell; The How to negotiate with terrorists; and I have a question...is the Rob Schneider one true - 70% of wealth in this country is owned by Democrats - or is it just a good guess?
RE: Data Centers
Full disclosure: I work for a general contracting firm that builds data centers among many other types of facilities. I am a mechanical engineer; my role is to ensure the mechanical and electrical systems in our projects are commissioned (functioning) properly.
There are two justified concerns with data centers: Power and water. Both are solvable, but solving them takes money, and big tech will always seek to spend as little as possible. That's why with water in particular, current designs waste far more than they could or should.
Water is used primarily for cooling. The most water intensive design uses direct evaporative cooling. This saves construction cost and energy cost, but uses immense amounts of water. Better options such as chilled water and direct expansion cooling use less or even close-to-zero water, but cost more both to purchase and to operate. This is why the majority of cooling in data centers is direct evaporation and why the water usage of those facilities is so high.
As for power, the power requirements of data centers is enormous. This is a fact that will never change. The only solution that makes any sense is to self-generate. This means (most likely) on-site natural gas turbine generators. Modular nuclear is (maybe) coming, but it's years away. On-site makes the most sense for the community as a whole but again, this would cost a lot of money, which is why big tech prefers to just plug into the grid.
If I was a zoning commissioner, any new data center would be required to have air cooled or closed-loop chilled water cooling and on-site power. These are solutions that protect the water supply and the power supply.
So why don't communities force these solutions? They want the money, the jobs, etc. The tech bros know that if Jones County blocks them, they can go down the road to Smith County and build what they want. Because it's data and not a physical product, they can make build them anywhere they have access to land, power, and water.
I'm not defending data centers per se; I do agree with those that say there is an AI arms race that the Unites States does not want to lose. Winning it requires data centers. We can and should build them better than we are. It's sad that there are good engineering solutions available that are not being implemented primarily because of greed.
Maybe if enough communities stand up, big tech will start to notice.
Thank you for this
Good info for all to take to their county. May I ask, do you know how many jobs they will create in a 1 million square foot Data Center? Not counting you all building and servicing them, as other uses for the acreage, if also for buildings, would cancel that out. Thanks.
I don't have an exact number, but it's not many. You'll have people that will maintain the site, and you will have full-time security. Techs will come and go to service the equipment as needed.
On large builds, I can see needing an IT staff full time, but this would not be a large staff.
Maybe a couple dozen FT folks, tops. If someone came to me promising a larger number I would demand to see the data.
Accidental Hoosier- thank you for this information. I have friends in central Montana where a facility is being proposed & of course they are very concerned about the ground water, always an issue out there. I’ll send them a copy of your post.
thanks. They've sold my county using "jobs" as the justification. Two, 1 million sf each, with another 5million soon after, all of it, is already approved. Suburbia Phila, in an open beautiful green space area, along the Chester County Bike trail, across the street from 1 million dollar home neighborhood.
All this, for a handful of jobs, and so we "win" at, surveiling citizens.
Hey Dr Jill, don't give Newsome any ideas!! Happy birthday to Nina and well wishes for an easy day with the animals... the farm animals, not the birthday party attendees ..
I liked the Branco meme too. Europe is discovering America’s deep pockets are not going to support them anymore. Especially, when they don’t give us help when we ask for it. I think of the little red hen story.
Swallwell believes he has something special to offer women. Unfortunately, he doesn’t, as so often happens with egocentric men.
The liberal vs the Republican says it all. The liberals keep falling for the 20% popular stance in the 80-20 issues. Trump plays the game, and they fall for it every time.
Thank you, JGM, for the fun memes. I always look forward to them.
Great selection this Sunday, thank you! I stand with “the Farmers”, & our “Framers of the Constitution”- (that sounded good). Enough is enough, & I have to step away from the news for a while. Spring is here & I want to get ready for summer, do outside chores, & finish a few unfinished painting & staining in my Barndo. Have a wonderful & Blessed Sunday everyone…:)!!