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T'were I coming to see you, it's be worth the trip, and a couple of others I know also. My view now-a-days, is that there's a 50% chance that the USA remains on the slippery slope to Troglodyte heaven. And a 50% chance that'll turn around and Democrats, as sucky as they are, will work to bring the USA back to it's former glory. On International strife, Europe, the rest of the free world and some unannounced friends, have a sizeable armed presence, that would make any single "commie" country falter in it's bluster. So the USA would stay with the west, whilst all along clutching the tattered and disheveled robe of supremacy that Trump's been keeping his cheeseburger wrappers, spilt tomato sauce and Depend®s in. Toss yer coin.

I'm so pleased, it's not just me... and from your link:

Many protests across 'merica - at Tesla places, at townhall meetings that republicans are too frightened to attend, veteran places, Canadian Border (both sides) etc etc etc AOC and Bernie Sanders draw huge, (yuuge) crowds in an anti oligarchy tour across 'merica. Louis DeJoy Trump's mate in charge of the post office quit and ran away. And this latest for f*cks sake!!! read and weep This most egregious — became public Monday when Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, revealed that late last week he was inadvertently added to a group chat planning military strikes in Yemen involving accounts that appeared to be Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller, national security adviser Michael Waltz and other top officials. War Plans - Including particulate details of same. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, resorted to the tried and true, claiming journalist was being disgusting and is discredited. So why did you add him to the Signal txt chat Pete? Are you a f*ckwit? The Trump Administration Texted Me Its War Plans and LINK

for those who've been coders / are adjacent to coding - _____ The Death of Coding Jobs: How AI, No-Code, and Corporate Greed Are Killing the Industry For the last two decades, the promise of a lucrative career in coding has been drilled into our heads. “Learn to code,” they said. “It’s the skill of the future,” they insisted. Well, the future is here — and coding jobs are disappearing faster than an intern after a critical server crash. AI is writing code better and faster than humans. No-code tools are making entire teams redundant. Tech giants are slashing engineering jobs, and junior developers are left stranded in an oversaturated job market with nowhere to go. If you’re still clinging to the dream that software development is a guaranteed career path, it’s time for a brutal wake-up call. The golden age of coding is over. AI is Eating Software Development Alive Let’s talk about the biggest disruptor first — AI. Remember when developers used to joke that AI would never replace them because “writing code is too complex”? Yeah, about that… GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI-assisted tools have already started replacing entire engineering teams. One senior developer with AI assistance can now do the work of three or four mid-level engineers.Why hire an entire team when one AI-empowered dev can handle it? And it’s not just startups and bootstrapped businesses making the switch. Even major corporations are adopting AI-first development strategies. A recent Forbes report highlights how companies are cutting back on traditional developers and focusing on AI-assisted workflows instead. It’s simple economics: fewer developers mean lower costs, and AI is only getting better at replacing human coders. If you’re still spending hours writing boilerplate code, debugging basic functions, or manually refactoring, you’re already obsolete. No-Code is Making Developers Irrelevant If AI wasn’t bad enough, let’s talk about no-code and low-code tools. For years, developers scoffed at no-code platforms. “They’re just toys,” they said. “You can’t build real applications with them.” Fast forward to today, and entire startups are running their businesses on platforms like Webflow, Bubble, and Retool. Companies no longer need developers to build web apps, automate business processes, or even manage data pipelines. According to recent news, by 2026, 80% of new software will be built using no-code tools. That’s not speculation—that’s a death sentence for traditional development jobs. Instead of hiring developers, businesses are empowering non-technical employees to create their own software solutions. It’s faster, cheaper, and eliminates the need to deal with expensive engineering teams. And for the developers who still have jobs? They’re no longer writing complex applications—they’re maintaining and integrating no-code tools. The role of “software engineer” is rapidly shifting from “creator” to “overseer.” Junior Developers Are the First to Go If you’re a junior developer trying to break into the industry, I’ve got bad news for you. The ladder has been pulled up, and you’re left standing at the bottom. Entry-level coding jobs used to be a stepping stone into the industry. Juniors would start with simple bug fixes, low-priority feature development, and boilerplate coding. Now? AI does all of that instantly. The market is flooded with fresh CS grads and bootcamp alumni, but the demand for junior developers is vanishing. A recent Stack Overflow survey revealed that companies are prioritizing mid- and senior-level hires—because with AI, they don’t need juniors anymore. And when junior developers can’t get jobs, the entire talent pipeline collapses. If new devs can’t get hired, where will the next generation of senior engineers come from? Spoiler: they won’t. Tech Layoffs Prove That Developers Are Disposable Still think software engineering is a safe career? Ask the thousands of developers who were laid off in the past year. Tech giants like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have been slashing engineering jobs at record rates. And it’s not because they’re going bankrupt—these companies are more profitable than ever. Now companies are “right-sizing” their teams, realizing they don’t need massive engineering departments anymore. AI, automation, and efficiency-focused strategies are making software teams smaller than ever. The era of “hire as many engineers as possible” is dead. The companies that are hiring aren’t looking for traditional coders anymore. They want AI engineers, automation specialists, and people who can work beyond just writing code. The Future of Coding: Adapt or Disappear Here’s the hard truth: coding alone won’t save you. If you’re still thinking of yourself as just a “developer,” you’re in trouble. Writing code is no longer the core value proposition—it’s what you can do with that code that matters. The survivors in this new era will be the ones who adapt. If you’re a frontend dev, you’d better understand design, UX, and no-code tools like Webflow. If you’re a backend dev, you’d better be learning AI, automation, and cloud infrastructure. If you’re a junior dev, you’d better start leveraging AI tools like GitHub Copilot to work faster than everyone else. The ones who thrive in this new world will embrace AI, not fear it. They’ll learn how to use no-code platforms instead of dismissing them. They’ll stop thinking of coding as a job and start thinking of it as a tool to solve business problems. The old-school coding career is dying. The industry is changing. Adapt—or disappear. https://medium.com/@WebdesignerDepot/the-death-of-coding-jobs-how-ai-no-code-and-corporate-greed-are-killing-the-industry-eafd2b781ada

The key deterrent for me, is when an OTA software update, will brick the Tesla that I paid good money for. (assuming I was foolish and bought one) Also Eion could turn them all off OTA, if he so desires, in a fit of pique. *OTA = over the air - a description for a software update, that is gained via the internet, wot the device is connected to.

It’s Trump vs. the Courts, and It Won’t End Well for Trump LINK NYTimes - a good read.

The higher education minister on Sunday directed two educational institutions to take disciplinary action against students involved in a recent brawl at MBK Centre in Bangkok. This order by Supamas Isarabhakdi came after an incident at 7.15pm on Saturday, when a brawl among around 20 students took place from the second to the fourth storeys of the shopping complex in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district, injuring five students and one security officer... https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40047758 Coss comment: Do you think the rules on hairstyles, for rich women in power, could change after 60 years, of Elda Marcos is the style I must have? and shoes, more shoes...

Thai military and police apprehended a Chinese national for allegedly smuggling 38 Starlink satellite receivers, suspected to be destined for a call centre gang in a neighbouring country. Yesterday, March 22, the Rachamanu Special Task Force, along with the anti-narcotics unit and police, set up a checkpoint at Ban Huai Yao, Village 10, in Dan Mae Lamao subdistrict, Mae Sot… https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-military-arrests-chinese-man-with-38-starlink-receivers

Attention has focused on the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader, Prawit Wongsuwon, amid speculation regarding his recruitment of Pheu Thai Party MP, Police Captain Chalerm Yubamrung, for the upcoming censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. They are anticipated to present serious allegations against the government. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/pprps-prawit-to-challenge-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-in-censure-debate

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/27/dont-buy-a-swasticar-anti-elon-musk-tesla-advert-goes-viral

The coolest thing that Musk has done in my opinion, is to launch the dummy astronaut in a red Tesla sports car into outer space, with rocket man playing on the stereo. Though t'were it me, I woulda sent a 30ft scale model, of a fully rigged Spanish Galleon. Let the aliens ponder the anachronisms inherent In that! .... now

It's the orange one...

More marine hijinks Watch an Octopus Hitch a Ride on a Shark—an Unusual Duo Dubbed the ‘Sharktopus’ Researchers in New Zealand captured the odd pairing on video, but they still don’t know how to explain the behavior https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/watch-an-octopus-hitch-a-ride-on-a-shark-an-unusual-duo-dubbed-the-sharktopus-180986289/

Can't help myself - one last long form, Coss Comment in colour: _____ "The Marching Morons" is a 1951 science fiction short story by Cyril M. Kornbluth that explores a dystopian future where society has been dramatically altered by a population crisis. The story begins when John Barlow, a cunning real estate agent from 1988 (remind you of anyone?), awakens from suspended animation in a distant future. He finds himself in a world where the vast majority of the population, about 5 billion people, have become extremely unintelligent, with an average IQ of 45. These "morons" are governed by a small elite of 3 million intelligent individuals who secretly manage global affairs. The intelligent minority is struggling to maintain order and prevent societal collapse. They face a critical "population problem" or "Poprob," stemming from historical trends where intelligent people had fewer children while less intelligent people reproduced more rapidly. Barlow's Solution The elite, unable to solve the crisis themselves, turn to Barlow for help. Exploiting his 20th-century perspective and self-interest, Barlow devises a plan to address the overpopulation issue: He demands to be named world dictator in exchange for his assistance. (again, remind you of anyone?) Drawing inspiration from fraudulent real estate practices, Nazi propaganda, and lemming myths, Barlow proposes a mass extermination scheme. (mmm...) He orchestrates a propaganda campaign to convince the "morons" to migrate to Venus, portraying it as a paradise. In reality, the "rockets" are disguised airplanes that will dispose of the passengers at sea. (Venezuela? anyone? Very familiar) The plan successfully exploits nationalistic fervor, with countries competing to send their populations to Venus. The story concludes with a twist: after implementing the plan, the intelligent elite also send Barlow to his death, viewing him and his 20th-century mindset as part of the original problem that led to their current predicament. ______ I don't expect Donald or any Trumpanzee, to understand the above, but should he meet his end, in any other way than a quiet choking on a cheeseburger, we can look at, as mentioned on this forum, Moscow’s Agent Governing America. _____

Ditto Bubi I too, am going to spend my time on more productive matters, though I will spare a chuckle for when Donald melts. I'll do any further posting in [picture] [caption] format, as it seems, that this format, is the only thing the modern world understands and it saves me writing 1,000 words per point, for the uneducated to ignore... _____ only dancing is needed don't criticize him, he can dish it out but he can't take it look, think, say good bye only the expendables can save you now _____

Trump revokes legal status of 530,000+Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans LINK I wonder if they've got enough cattle cars... Sad and distressing

When the Neighbour down the street is holding a continuous, loud and drunken party, 365 days a year and the other residents of the street and indeed streets nearby, exhort them to keep the noise volume down. And then tell them that the rest of the neighbourhood are going to prevent, the Criminals and Sexual Deviants and other Ne'er Do Wells, of the Neighbour down the street's party, wandering onto the other neighbourhood properties. Neighbour down the street partygoers, scream blue murder and teach the Neighbour down the street's leader to try and impose financial penalties on access to the other neighbours, which get paid by the Neighbour down the street's people, when they wander. Neighbour down the street's leader is sufficiently dim, to think that this is good and clever. Also he thinks that by his mere presence in the neighbourhood, that he is King of the neighbourhood. The other neighbours laugh at him. Regularly.

Dear Americans, I think you should be very worried, if you are not already. How would you feel if Eion Musk and his child-programmers, had all of your personal information? Credit Card, Social Security number, tax number etc etc etc? Well the courts just banned the Doge child-programmers from access, and directed them to destroy any that they'd got in any way whatsoever. But who knows how many of you have had their information removed by Musk before the court order? LINK Safety right? And any way you can trust King Trump, to keep these detail private right? Wrong. Trump released some 60,000 pages of Kennedy assassination papers. In these there were 400 person's private details including social security numbers etc etc etc Including one of Trump's lawyers. LINK and Faaaaaark!!! Musk to access to top secret plans for war with China. LINK You poor bastards!

More on Trump capitulating to Putin, including an 11 point list, of actual things Donald has done, because "Putin say do". https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-administration-reportedly-suspends-efforts-counter-russian-sabot-rcna197290 --- I know that MSNBC is seen as the opposite of Fox News and frequently cast as a bunch of folk as simple, as Fox News employees. It is easy to see however, that the MSNBC folk do have intelligence and whether or not they are right or wrong, there is at least logic and no parroting of talking points.

More on Nazism https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/joe-rogan-podcast-daryl-cooper-nazi-trump-antisemitism-rcna197137 --- I know that MSNBC is seen as the opposite of Fox News and frequently cast as a bunch of folk as simple, as Fox News employees. It is easy to see however, that the MSNBC folk do have intelligence and whether or not they are right or wrong, there is at least logic and no parroting of talking points.

seemingly to a dark place...

Famous fish, when first discovered, they were thought to be: a/. the remains of politicians who'd been thrown into the sea. and b/. the cause of Bacterial Vaginosis when used as a sex toy in Japan a la octopus.