The Political Thread

[Jimmy King]

My main issue if I was gonna use it : there no web browser version. That's an issue for non mobile users

That can be frustrating for non mobile users, but I imagine there’s a web browser version in the works. I assume this was rushed out because of the recent Twitter problems and Zuckerberg wanted to stick it to Elon.

 

[Barry Poppins]

That can be frustrating for non mobile users, but I imagine there’s a web browser version in the works. I assume this was rushed out because of the recent Twitter problems and Zuckerberg wanted to stick it to Elon.

Eyup, it's really what it comes down to, when I heard it was run by Meta I really just grimaced.

I don't really use much social media anymore (outside of MeWe which is where most of my best friends are). Honestly feels much nicer not being sucked into that mire of shit.

 

[Chris]

Turkey Agrees to Support Sweden’s NATO Bid, Clearing Main Obstacle (Published 2023)

The move came after the Turkish president’s surprising new demand that the European Union should move forward with his country’s bid to join the bloc, one day before a high-profile summit.

www.google.com

 

[Barry Poppins]

Good on the Turkish government for once.

 

[Chris]

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after serving 53 years for 2 murders

Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Barry Poppins]

Fuckin yikes.

 

[O-Blaze]

I’m a fucking pissed right now. WOW.

 

[O-Blaze]

Fucking POS Cop.

 

[Comrade Khan]

Don't read up on cop killing dogs stats, you'll be very fucking upset as well

 

[Chris]

Inflation rose just 0.2% in June, less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in June and 3.1% from a year ago.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Chris]

EPA proposes stricter regulations on lead exposure in residential buildings

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing tighter rules for exposure to lead in residential buildings and child care facilities. The new draft rule from the EPA would lower its lead d…

thehill.com

 

[Chris]

F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill (Published 2023)

The move could significantly expand access to contraception. The pill is expected to be available in early 2024.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Chris]

ChatGPT Comes Under Investigation by Federal Trade Commission

The agency is investigating whether OpenAI’s chatbot has harmed individuals by publishing false information about them.

www.wsj.com

 

[Comrade Khan]

Id be excited if the FTC wasn't a limped dick org with no teeth

 

[Chris]

I wouldn't trust them to make any ruling on AI either, gonna end up keeping the shitty parts and limiting the internet in other ways lmao