Dan
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Dan
@dstapl.bsky.social
Navy VET, Barely a Democrat but Never Again a Republican, Virginian
It’s obvious that those denying regulation DO NOT understand the problem. We’ll just suffer the consequences until the problem gets bad enough

Bill Gates Thinks Relying on A.I. Self-Regulation Is ‘Insane’ www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
Video: Opinion | Bill Gates Thinks Relying on A.I. Self-Regulation Is ‘Insane’
The Trump administration has largely rejected pleas for A.I. regulation. But as its capabilities have advanced, Bill Gates argues that the A.I. industry cannot be expected to self-regulate.
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Conservative control over much of the media is now within sight

New CNN Owner Has a Plan: Don’t Rock the Boat www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/b...
David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now.
David Ellison is negotiating to keep CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, in place without oversight from Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, when the networks’ parent companies merge.
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2026 at 11:10 PM
How countries are adjusting as America steps aside.

This Is Something Trump Can’t Break www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/o...
Opinion | This Is Something Trump Can’t Break
The president’s effort to use tariffs to steer manufacturing back to the United States can only go so far.
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:49 PM
He must have had a really bad experience in the military Enough to disqualify him

Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks
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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks
According to Pentagon officials, Hegseth will direct all the military services to double the 10% reduction that he ordered last spring to the roughly 800 flag and general officer positions, making it ...
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September 30, 2026 at 7:27 PM
How much damage can a conservative SCOTUS do in a couple of years ? You’d be surprised. Or shocked. Take religion

This Case Has Flown Under the Radar. It Won’t Stay There. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/o...
Opinion | This Case Has Flown Under the Radar. It Won’t Stay There.
This case has flown under the radar, but it won’t stay there.
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
How many more to "HELP" with elections?? Getting ready for ANYTHING.

ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u... #conservatives #maga #gop #politics #republican #usa
ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive
A similar surge last year resulted in undervetted officers initially being let in and then removed as the agency skipped basic checks for new recruits.
www.nytimes.com
September 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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September 29, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇
September 29, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
September 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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There was no crisis before Trump invaded Iran with urging and help from Israel

Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/b... #conservatives #maga #gop #politics #republican #usa
Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated
More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.
www.nytimes.com
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AI search confirms
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