dan_linder

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[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

No, that's too trivial. If I was a conspiracy moved person I'd wonder if he has a 'political donor' who has a retirement nest egg setup for him one the impeachment was voted and passed.

It was an easy enough bar to get over in our political climate and gives a good sound bite for everyone else.

And his opponent won't have this decision to use against him in the next election since I'll be someone else who will be able to deflect and still attract the same voters.

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 14 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Wenheng Zhao [...] received at least $14,866 in bribe in exchange for secret military information [...]

But a fine of only $5,500? It's apparently profitable to be a BAD spy, too

My opinion: the fine should be AT LEAST 2x (if not 10x) what the bribes were. And not dismissible in bankruptcy.

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Birds of a feather got to stick together.

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

My take is two fold: 1- Marketing over selling their product (common practice) 2- The "always listening" devices are mainly their Smart Remotes that have a microphone built in.

#2 Seems the most likely as is a device fully in their control and can pull as much ad marketing / information gathering details from it as they want.

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Gee, it's like this is a company based in capitalist United States doing what capitalists do best: sell to the highest bidder and keep customers as long as possible.

/s

Source: I'm an American

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And technically the lands are still wet, so it's better?

/s

😁

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Easy solution: All elections in the state after the supreme Court decision need to be invalid and on hold until the new redistricting is approved.

Don't get it done by the next election? Sorry, your ballots and electrics don't count.

It's disenfranchisement, but for everyone, not just the ones whose gerrymandering selected.

[–] dan_linder@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Descent - really loved the immersive 3D world and gameplay.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descent_(video_game)

But I must have my CH Flightstick Pro to get the most out of the manuverability of the ships.

200-503 CH Products Flightstick Pro USB 4-Button Joystick 8-Way Hatswitch https://a.co/d/4DzrpAv

Of course I haven't played it in 30 years so I might be a tad rusty now even if I have all the gaming upgrades. 😁