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I keep talking about corruption in the Trump administration, not just because it is unpopular and a political vulnerability, but because corruption is central in this and other competitive authoritarian regimes. It's the flywheel that keeps the whole thing in motion. Let me explain what I mean.

Begging into the void for folks in media to do this

This should be seen by as many people as possible #trumpthepopulist

The Trump Administration: Protecting Tesla dealers more fiercely than they protected the Capitol.

Wow, I am much more accepting of cursing and bringing children places than others.

Constellation CEO at CERAWeek today: "I think this [data center] problem is easily solved... You probably hear throughout the conference a sense of panic. I don’t feel it. I’m seeing the pace slow down" 🔌💡 Here at 7:14: www.youtube.com/live/j1RqLzl...

Press releases are in a golden age

Just in case you needed another reason to be wary of Andreessen - www.thefp.com/p/exclusive-...

According to the IEA, the [+]11,000 data centers worldwide have an average power capacity of [<]10MW...hyperscaler data center[s are] currently only around 30MW... The [NoVa] cluster...at [~]2.5 [GW], soaks up around 20% of the region’s power, growing [~]25% [p.a.]. about.bnef.com/blog/liebrei...

It might be embarrassing but I think @cpsc.gov is my favorite follow on bsky. Day after day non-judgemental helpful tips.

LBNL data center report dropped! eta.lbl.gov/publications... Crypto is 1/8-1/2 of all data center power usage in 2024. Still trying to comprehend

A chance to refresh your perspective.

I wonder why they are doing this.

Cool partnership trying to figure out how to meet data center needs with maximum renewables and minimum emissions. www.intersectpower.com/intersect-po...

Done!

To get on the wrong side of transgender activists by saying that they can't use public restrooms or receive necessary treatments means they will not be polite or short in their criticism of you.

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It might not be all bad with DOGE. This has been a Democrat priority for a long time. www.yahoo.com/tech/doges-p...

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