Thoughts on Politics

"Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad"

People are worried about a vast network of cameras and AI tech that can find anything, anywhere. My cameras are mine, and so are the recordings they produce. If a neighbor loses their dog, I’ll be happy to help, but I’m not giving anyone the footage of everything that happens on my street.

"This Whistle Fights Fascists"

While it's sad that this is necessary, I love that people are using the tech they have at home to help any way they can.

"Monsters"

What's happening in Minnesota is disgusting and un-American. The people running the government are, as Krugman's post points out, monsters. Perhaps worst of all are the craven enablers.

"Why the Supreme Court Is Giving ICE So Much Power"

I thought that the Trump administration was simply not enforcing existing laws and protections, but it turns out that there is more of a legal basis than I understood. This is an article well worth reading.