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Hilarious! It looks as if electric car owners in the UK will have to pay tax based on the distance they are driving.
I've been arguing that this will happen for many, many years.
First people are hounded to buy an expensive electric car to "save the environment" and then, when the tax income from gasoline decreases, the electric car owners are hit with mileage tax.
On this platform, surely no one can be surprised, but I am happy that ignorant climate hysteria fools will
thought is if this might actually lead to a resurgence for classic theater and opera?
Maybe people will become fed up with artificial, screen based entertainment, and in a wish for more "human" entertainment, perhaps they will flock to theaters and operas again?
That would be a fascinating counter trend!
AI-generated micro dramas are getting increasingly popular in china. AI is there becoming a powerful tool for creators. Have a look!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M89fLyidYxQ
Europe just keeps sliding further and further down into oblivion and the only skill is regulations and socialism, which provably will lead to collapse. Just like it did in the soviet union.
I also wonder if this means that Hollywod actors salaries will decrease? If so, and they will be replaced with AI, I would be very happy!
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holocaust museums should have a mini train like the ones steamer clubs have
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@CindiB Trumpian 2:23
"And the people said one unto another, 'Behold, he speaketh boldly and feareth not the clamor of his adversaries.' And they gathered unto him from the highways and the cities, saying, 'Let the work be finished which was begun.' And they rejoiced, each according to the hope that was in his heart.".
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My view on the recent Codeberg drama:
https://gagliardoni.net/#20260724_codeberg_drama
Codeberg voting members have the right to decide the policy of their association, and I understand if a community is averse to anything that is AI- or Web3-related. I understand it, but I don't agree with it, because it's 2026, and if you still think you can just stick your head in the sand and wish for these ugly bad things to go away, well, I have bad news for you.
To me, this is a perfect recipe to relegate Codeberg to irrelevance. And we are already seeing the beginning of a new exodus.
Here is my conspiracy theory: the vote was pushed or manipulated from the inside by Big Tech. Whether this is true or not, one thing is sure: folks at Microsoft, GitHub, OpenAI etc. are now popping champagne.
#codeberg #opensource #foss #floss #libre #ai #llm #web3 #blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrency #antiai #luddism #eu #bigtech #politics #tech #censorship #github #microsoft #openai
that is... wait for it... DISCRIMINATION! And I add a bit of volume there.
The staff asks: Really?
Me: Of course!
The staff: Sigh... sure, we can add another taco, no problem.
8 minutes later...
Taco plate arrives without taco replacement.
I point it out...
The staff: ohhh... sorry for the mistake. Let's see what we can do.
8 minutes later...
Taco plate arrives.
I just wonder... what if they would just have given me the option to replace the taco from the start?
I love it when a restaurant has good service. I went to a taco place, they sell 5 tacos for 18 EUR. One contains mushrooms which I do not like, so I ask them to replace it.
The answer? It's against our policy.
Fair enough... can you remove it?
The anwer: Sure, but you'll pay full price.
Fortunately, in europe, you can always blame discrimination, so I say...
Whoa! Hold on there a minute... just because I am _allergic_ to mushrooms, I'm treated differenltly? I receive less...
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The 'white' guy shot by police in Madison, Wisconsin a couple days ago.
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Kings live in large castles, eat well, have armies to protect them, and tax the serfs.
What benefits does the government give you?
If you lived in a free country, you can decide if going outside is worth the risk. In a police state, the government tells you what to do.
Hilarious! It looks as if electric car owners in the UK will have to pay tax based on the distance they are driving.
I've been arguing that this will happen for many, many years.
First people are hounded to buy an expensive electric car to "save the environment" and then, when the tax income from gasoline decreases, the electric car owners are hit with mileage tax.
On this platform, surely no one can be surprised, but I am happy that ignorant climate hysteria fools will
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Islam should be ended!
Iranian activists have been trying for years to change the law but it’s not possible because changing it would mean changing the religion itself and that’s apostasy and blasphemy and we all know how Islam reacts to that.
Iranian activists have been trying for years to change the law but it’s not possible because changing it would mean changing the religion itself and that’s apostasy and blasphemy and we all know how Islam reacts to that.
Too many eggs... what to do? So far:
1. Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Great combination!
2. Omelette with bacon. Also excellent combination!
Any other suggestions?
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UNIX philosophy:
"Do ONE thing and do it well."
Modern IT:
"Subscribe to our service does that it all... kind of.. poorly... when it's working. Also, you don't mind ads for our other offerings and sponsors, right?"
The https://ladybird.org/ browser alternative to FF is so close to being usable!
I tried the latest appimage today, and for text/images it's great. The only thing that was lacking was good ad blocking and youtube videos were a bit laggy.
I suspect, but do not know, that if I would compile ladybird natively for my linux the lagging would disappear when watching videos.
The amount of progress they made the past year is amazing!
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I hope everyone will read these comments about going cashless.
It’s a two minute read. No one has explained it better. He brings up several situations I'd never considered.
HERE'S WHAT NO CASH ACTUALLY MEANS:
A cashless society means no cash. Zero. It doesn’t mean mostly cashless and you can still use a ‘wee bit of cash here & there’. Cashless means fully digital, fully traceable, fully controlled. I think those who support a cashless society aren’t fully aware of what they are asking for. A cashless society means:
* If you are struggling with your mortgage on a particular month, you can’t do an odd job to get you through.
* Your child can’t go & help the local farmer to earn a bit of summer cash.
* No more cash slipped into the hands of a child as a good luck charm or from their grandparent when going on holidays.
* No more money in birthday cards.
* No more piggy banks for your child to collect pocket money & to learn about the value of earning.
* No more cash for a rainy day fund or for that something special you have been putting $20 a week away for.
* No more little jobs on the side because your wages barely cover the bills or put food on the table.
* No more charity collections.
* No more selling bits & pieces from your home that you no longer want/need for a bit of cash in return.
* No more cash gifts from relatives or loved ones.
What a cashless society does guarantee:
* Banks have full control of every single penny you own.
* Every transaction you make is recorded.
* All your movements & actions are traceable.
* Access to your money can be blocked at the click of a button when/if banks need ‘clarification’ from you which will take about 3 weeks, a thousand questions answered & five thousand passwords.
* You will have no choice but to declare & be taxed on every dollar in your possession.
* The government WILL decide what you can & cannot purchase.
* If your transactions are deemed in any way questionable, by those who create the questions, your money will be frozen, ‘for your own good’.
Forget about cash being dirty. Stop being so easily led. Cash has been around for a very, very, very long time & it gives you control over how you trade with the world. It gives you independence.
If you are a customer, pay with cash. If you are a shop owner, remove those ridiculous signs that ask people to pay by card. Cash is a legal tender, it is our right to pay with cash. Banks are making it increasingly difficult to lodge cash.
Please open your eyes. Please stop believing everything you are being told. Almost every single topic in today’s world is tainted with corruption & hidden agendas.
Pay with cash & please say no to a cashless society while you still have the choice.
PLEASE REMIND THIS!
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