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25-30% of pollution comes from vehicles.

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Lesbionic firefighter made climate change is totally real though.

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ORIGINAL: JVoVI am completely disheartened by a Democrat spending less money. That is just unacceptable. /sarcasm

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At no point did I say a damn thing about spending less money altogether. That is a rare event regardless of the party in power. But the budget for the fire department was cut, which usually means less funding.

I'm ok saying that California has some fucked up water laws and that Los Angeles has a mayor that probably won't be reelected.

Silly conspiracy theory time. Los Angeles is set to host the Olympics in 2028. It would probably be able good idea to keep N eye on what gets rises from the ashes.

You need to stop twisting my words or adding your own thoughts to them. You really suck at it.

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ORIGINAL: wickedsdesires
America is languishing far behind.

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Britain faces a catastrophic energy crisis as the country's largest gas storage operator issues a dire warning: less than a week of gas remains to meet demand With temperatures dropping and families relying on gas to heat their homes, this is nothing short of a national emergency

https://x.com/JaneB59275552/status/1878397094035124586

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Stephen Miller just outlined Trump’s first 100 days—and it sounds absolutely epic.

“It will be a new golden age.”

• “Rapid, total, complete deregulation of American energy exploration.”

• “You’re going to see an American energy boom starting right away. You’re going to see all the regulations that are strangling job growth in this country and driving up prices, driving up housing costs, go away.”

https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1864507104285086147

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One week before Election Day, a new analysis from the Media Research Center finds that broadcast evening news coverage of the 2024 presidential race has been the most lopsided in history. Since July, ABC, CBS and NBC have treated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris to 78 percent positive coverage, while these same networks have pummeled former Republican President Donald Trump with 85 percent negative coverage.

https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/rich-noyes/2024/10/28/tv-hits-trump-85-negative-news-vs-78-positive-press-harris

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Oh unlike you I am not a member of a cult, I use my own brain thank you very much. Luckily I got one...
Hornochs

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Garfield isn't news.

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You seem to enjoy X. That's great for you. Everybody needs a hobby. I haven't used the app in several.years and have no desire to change that. I don't find myself going down as many rabbit holes as some.

The only reason I downloaded TikTok was because Google lied and said there was a video telling how to open a spray bottle I got from WalMart. But I like the format and can scroll through the videos easily. But I find that like most social media apps that I've used, the algorithm shows me crap that I'm likely to agree with
.that's not always what I want or need. I like having my mind challenged here and there. Not enough to subscribe to a podcast, mind you, but enough to be able to form an educated opinion on a matter I think I should care about.

I don't view X as a news app. The majority of its content is not news. Most of it doesn't meet journalistic standards, and there are too many damn bots.

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Me: Does TikTok censor and skew content for the Chinese government?

Grok: Yes, TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been accused and shown to censor and skew content in ways that align with the interests of the Chinese government. Here are some key points based on available information:

Content Moderation: There have been numerous reports and studies indicating that TikTok censors content related to sensitive political topics, human rights issues, and events like the Tiananmen Square massacre. This censorship extends beyond the borders of China, affecting global users to some extent.
Algorithmic Bias: Research by organizations like the Network Contagion Research Institute has suggested that TikTok's content algorithm might demote or promote certain topics based on their alignment with Chinese government policies. For example, content related to Hong Kong protests or Uyghur issues might be less visible or outright removed.
Geopolitical Influence: There are allegations that TikTok's operations are influenced by the Chinese government to control narratives both domestically and internationally. This includes narratives around Taiwan, Tibet, and other politically sensitive issues.
User Experience in China: Within China, TikTok operates under the name Douyin, and the app's content there is heavily moderated to comply with strict government censorship rules. This includes blocking content critical of the government, promoting nationalistic content, and enforcing social norms in line with Communist Party directives.
Global Concerns: Internationally, concerns have been raised about data privacy and security, with fears that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government. This has led to scrutiny and bans in some countries, particularly on government devices.
Response to Criticism: TikTok has responded to these criticisms by asserting that they do not share user data with the Chinese government and that they have established data centers in various countries to address these concerns. However, skepticism persists due to ByteDance's Chinese roots and the legal obligations of Chinese companies under Chinese law.


While TikTok has made efforts to distance its international operations from direct Chinese government control through various corporate restructurings and data localization strategies, the overarching influence of the Chinese government on ByteDance's practices remains a point of contention and investigation worldwide.

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Right, ok
Elon did an SS salute onstage at the inauguration, for the whole world to see, but I'm the bad guy because I found an app that I can access. That makes sense.

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Right, ok
Elon did an SS salute onstage at the inauguration, for the whole world to see, but I'm the bad guy because I found an app that I can access. That makes sense.