And similar.. not getting into the right/wrong weeds... But it seems like a fracture of the the side is about to take place too. Led by Carville, and his buddies. I guess the 'new face' of the party "democratic socialist" ( which is an oxymoron )  is going too far even for them.

Might get really interesting here if both sides break apart.  OR its all just part of the circus.

And damned auto-destruct ( and my lack of taking time to proof read.. ).   Makes me look illiterate.   Sorry for the typo above.  Grrrr.

And speaking of rifts.   Looks like Netanyahu is not overly willing to follow the mandates and stipulations being sent from the US government.   Again, not getting into right wrong on ether side, but it may not end well in the long run as far as relations and support goes.

Hey! Look over here!  ( Rand Paul and Fauci's "war" that will now take over the media cycle )

"The Constitution, laws and court rulings must be honored and followed with no question!.  Well, unless i disagree with them, then I just ignore it and just do it anyway as they dont apply to me! ( or us )"

And no, not speaking of any single event here, or person, one state, or even one 'subject'. Its getting worse by the day, everywhere. Hell, we need to change our name to the "Fractured States of Hypocrisy"

Well that is interesting. Not sure how they expect to enforce it overseas. Internally, nothing new really been doing this for generations. Just now its on paper i guess.

"Beijing's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which went into effect on July 1, 2026, legally codifies an assimilationist national identity. It prioritizes a unified Chinese national consciousness over individual ethnic identities and controversially asserts legal jurisdiction over foreign critics and overseas diaspora communities worldwide"

"Beijing's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which went into effect on July 1, 2026, legally codifies an assimilationist national identity. It prioritizes a unified Chinese national consciousness over individual ethnic identities and controversially asserts legal jurisdiction over foreign critics and overseas diaspora communities worldwide"

I like that, can we have it in the US?

We can enforce the wholesome, cooperative, loving, smart, patriotic, joyful American Dream culture that our enemies call "toxic whiteness".

For the most part he just flipped T the bird this weekend on the Gaza stuff.   So i guess we will see how it turns out. Got a feeling they will be on their own here soon.  

And related, Iran just did too. And that story had a huge backdrop ( painting? or perhaps a print. .but huge either way ) of a fallen statue of liberty with Iranian protesters around.  They do love their propaganda over there.   I do think any agreement is short term anyway  ( on all sides, to be fair )

Tue Aug 04 2026 19:37:34 EDT from Nurb432

And speaking of rifts.   Looks like Netanyahu is not overly willing to follow the mandates and stipulations being sent from the US government.   Again, not getting into right wrong on ether side, but it may not end well in the long run as far as relations and support goes.

and as i predicted.  This will end up outlawing most open source models for us little people.   

Washington is preparing to hand its partners an ultimatum, and it is not a subtle one. According to a draft State Department letter reported by Reuters, the US is about to tell friendly nations they must choose between the American and Chinese artificial intelligence ecosystems, because belonging to both is no longer an option.

The letter is addressed to the 35 countries that signed a June “AI Opportunity Statement”, and its language is unusually blunt for a diplomatic cable. “To be part of everything is to be part of nothing,” the draft reads. “Signature of the Pax Silica Declaration is not merely a membership subscription, but a commitment.”

Not going down the judgement rabbit hole.. Just purely names. So we taking bets yet on top names for 2028?

Far right:

Vance ( of course, VPs always seem to run )

Desantis - he's out of office by then, so has nothing to lose by trying again

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Near right:

Greene - pretty much said she was

Carlson - will tag along with MTG

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Far left:

Newsom - he's also going to be out of office by then.

AOC - just because the far left is pushing her in that direction.

Harris -  doubt it. she is done.

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Unsure about the 'near left' , but they are fracturing as well so i expect someone.  Just not been paying that much attention.

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Independent: 

The pillow dude. He's still pissed he lost governor the other day.

Another thought:   I wonder if someone like Bezos or Altman or Ellison will try ..   I know musk would if he could, in a heart beat. Thankfully, he cant.

Not a good sign. The movement is growing.   " Anti-Israel Democrat wins upset in Florida Senate primary, in latest victory for DSA "

And not going political here, but the image of her with a megaphone on the floor, while IN SESSION, i'm sorry, that is not acceptable no matter who you are or what you have to say. That should be grounds to lose your seat, and be barred from holding office ever again, anywhere in the country. 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-democrat-wins-upset-in-florida-senate-primary-in-latest-victory-for-dsa/

For Elon, it would be hard to present the appearance at this point since the 'truth' is out there. That ship has sailed.  O, it was preemptive. 

Wed Aug 19 2026 11:40:28 EDT from IGnatius T Foobar

Another thought:   I wonder if someone like Bezos or Altman or Ellison
will try ..   I know musk would if he could, in a heart beat.
Thankfully, he cant.

Failing to meet the native born requirement didn't stop Barack Obama (or whatever his real name is).

It shouldn't stop Elon Musk.

Add Buttigieg to the list.  ( he basically said he as going to " im considering" ya, right. its already planned )