The Biden Presidency

Started to think that those arm deals

1. Taxpayer money got siphoned
2. Weapon industry got sales order, lawmaker got insider trading profit
3. Israeli got the weapon, paying the lawmaker with election fund

It's not like Israel needs all those hardwares against civilians, they just need legitimacy that the US are behind them
 
Iker Quesadillas said:
He's got three months to be the next FDR.
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short of alito and thomas having an unfortunate private jet accident while heading to a private fishing camp in Alaska and Schumer growing a spine to rush through 2 replacements his legacy is cemented now.
 
WI_Red said:
He could have been remembered for his actual legislative successes (there were some big ones, IRA, CHIPS, etc.) but none of that will be remembered as they will be gone in 12 months.

Instead, his abysmal handling of Gaza and vanity in running again will be all that is remembered.
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What's the general consensus on the CHIPS act? Has it been effective in revitalizing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, fostering innovation and addressing emerging challenges in the global semiconductor landscape?
 
Suedesi said:
What's the general consensus on the CHIPS act? Has it been effective in revitalizing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, fostering innovation and addressing emerging challenges in the global semiconductor landscape?
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From the Department of Commerce:
To date, the Commerce Department has announced over $30 billion in proposed CHIPS private sector investments spanning 23 projects in 15 states. These projects include 16 new semiconductor manufacturing facilities and are expected to create over 115,000 manufacturing and construction jobs across the country. Commerce is on track to allocate all remaining funds with CHIPS grantees by the end of 2024.
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https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/...ience-act-creating-quality-jobs-growing-local
 
Suedesi said:
What's the general consensus on the CHIPS act? Has it been effective in revitalizing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, fostering innovation and addressing emerging challenges in the global semiconductor landscape?
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It will be vital for getting TSMC manufacturing in the US but there's delays and personnel issues. It's probably going to be a success, but by 2030 rather than 2025ish as initially wanted. The issue is getting the US staff trained up to the level of the Taiwan staff according to most reports.
 
Balljy said:
It will be vital for getting TSMC manufacturing in the US but there's delays and personnel issues. It's probably going to be a success, but by 2030 rather than 2025ish as initially wanted. The issue is getting the US staff trained up to the level of the Taiwan staff according to most reports.
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Well it is a limited worker pool, MAGA folks don't have the intelligence needed for these kind of jobs :rolleyes:
 
Balljy said:
It will be vital for getting TSMC manufacturing in the US but there's delays and personnel issues. It's probably going to be a success, but by 2030 rather than 2025ish as initially wanted. The issue is getting the US staff trained up to the level of the Taiwan staff according to most reports.
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I figured. I’m seeing the same roadblocks with the IRA—there's so much momentum and interest in building energy transition projects here in the U.S., but the sheer amount of red tape and shortage of skilled personnel is really holding things back. It's frustrating to watch potential get tangled up and delayed or possibly even shelved.

:mad::mad::mad:
 
Balljy said:
:lol: possibly

There's some interesting reports on it, it's essentially huge cultural differences so the learning on the job in Taiwan and vice-versa isn't going as well as expected. It'll get there though MAGA or not.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/aug/28/phoenix-microchip-plant-biden-union-tsmc

https://restofworld.org/2024/tsmc-arizona-expansion/
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The U.S. has systematically dismantled its manufacturing base over the last 30-40 years, and it’s hard not to see the consequences now. Rebuilding it at this stage feels like a monumental task, and sometimes, it seems like these efforts might just be too little, too late.

It's American Factory all over again
 
Suedesi said:
The U.S. has systematically dismantled its manufacturing base over the last 30-40 years, and it’s hard not to see the consequences now. Rebuilding it at this stage feels like a monumental task, and sometimes, it seems like these efforts might just be too little, too late.

It's American Factory all over again
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That's the consequence of the capitalism and the free market, it's pretty much the same in the UK, the skills the workforce had are esentially gone and any rebuild will be mostly automated anyway, so those jobs are never coming back
 
Red in STL said:
That's the consequence of the capitalism and the free market, it's pretty much the same in the UK, the skills the workforce had are esentially gone and any rebuild will be mostly automated anyway, so those jobs are never coming back
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It still astounds me that the people voting for Trump can't see that. Musk and other billionaires will be delighted with the cuts to EPA regulation, worker protections and tax/tariffs funded subsidies.
 
Laurencio said:
It still astounds me that the people voting for Trump can't see that. Musk and other billionaires will be delighted with the cuts to EPA regulation, worker protections and tax/tariffs funded subsidies.
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TBH it's not just Trump's supporters, it started long before him, everyone wants cheap goods, $thattoasters, $25 microwaves, $20 toaster ovens, $1 hamburgers and so on, they can have all those if they choose, but their wages would have to be $3 an hour
 


If enacted, the change would make it much easier for border agents to remove migrants before they can meet with an attorney.
The push by Nuñez-Neto and Sherwood Randall comes as migrant rights advocates desperately push the president to do anything he can to protect communities before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 6. Trump was elected on a broad mandate to deport millions of migrants.
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fitting :)
 
I don't know what he was on about in his latest speech but I heard the word "battlebots" so I agreed completely.
 
Glad to see the Biden admin coming down hard on Israel now that they're unburdened by electoral concerns.
 
The FTC passed click to cancel last month’s. Last night I cancelled my LA Fitness membership easier than when I signed up.
 
Rs reach 218 but with potential complications due to Trump selecting a few R congress people for his cabinet.

 


Nooooo. What!!! Can't be! Such a cynical senator. :(
I guess this is what being in Washington for years does to you...
 
Guys don't worry, as soon as the election is over he'll finally be free to do something about israel.
 
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I'll show you the life of the mind!
 
This geriatric genocidal cnut needs to get in the bin. Pointless deadlines and the usual twerking for the Israeli genocidal war machine.
 
Fascinating how the readouts from the White House and the Chinese side seem so different:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...i-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-3/
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/zyxw/202411/t20241117_11527672.html

Just popped the respective texts in Grok for shits and giggles:

1. Perspective and Tone​

  • Readout 1 appears to be from the U.S. perspective, emphasizing concerns over China's actions and highlighting issues such as human rights, cyberattacks, and military activities around Taiwan.
  • Readout 2 seems to reflect the Chinese perspective, focusing on mutual respect, non-interference, and stressing China's red lines that should not be challenged.

2. Taiwan Issue​

  • Readout 1:
    • President Biden underscores that the U.S. one-China policy remains unchanged, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiques, and the Six Assurances.
    • He opposes any unilateral changes to the status quo and calls for an end to destabilizing PRC military activity around Taiwan.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi emphasizes that cross-Strait peace and stability and "Taiwan independence" separatist activities are irreconcilable.
    • He urges the U.S. to unequivocally oppose "Taiwan independence" and support China's peaceful reunification.
    • Taiwan is listed as one of China's four red lines that must not be challenged.

3. Human Rights and Core Interests​

  • Readout 1:
    • President Biden notes the importance of human rights and urges all nations to respect their human rights commitments.
    • He emphasizes resolving cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subject to exit bans in China.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi lists democracy and human rights as one of the four red lines for China.
    • He asserts that these red lines must not be challenged, implying that external criticism is unacceptable.

4. Cybersecurity Concerns​

  • Readout 1:
    • President Biden raises deep concerns about ongoing PRC cyberattacks targeting civilian critical infrastructure in the U.S.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi counters by stating there is no evidence supporting the claims of cyberattacks from China.
    • He mentions that China itself is a target of international cyberattacks and opposes all forms of cyberattacks.

5. Economic and Trade Policies​

  • Readout 1:
    • President Biden expresses concerns about the PRC's unfair trade policies.
    • He emphasizes actions to prevent advanced U.S. technologies from being used to undermine U.S. national security.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi asserts that the Chinese people's right to development should not be deprived or ignored.
    • He warns against overstretching the national security concept to maliciously constrain and contain other countries.

6. Military Relations and Regional Security​

  • Readout 1:
    • Both sides welcome the resumption of high-level military-to-military communications.
    • President Biden condemns the deployment of DPRK troops to Russia and expresses concern over the PRC's support for Russia's defense industrial base.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi stresses the importance of not undermining each other's core interests and avoiding conflict or confrontation.
    • He emphasizes that China will not sit idly by when its strategic security and core interests are under threat.

7. Approach to Global Challenges​

  • Readout 1:
    • Emphasizes the U.S. commitment to upholding international law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
    • Calls for cooperation on global issues like climate change and AI safety.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi suggests that major-country competition should not be the underlying logic of the times.
    • He calls for solidarity and cooperation to overcome global challenges and opposes decoupling and supply chain disruptions.

8. Articulation of Guiding Principles​

  • Readout 1:
    • Stresses the importance of responsibly managing competitive aspects of the relationship and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Readout 2:
    • President Xi lists seven experiences and inspirations from the past four years, including mutual respect, matching words with actions, and treating each other as equals.
    • He emphasizes the need to respect each other's core interests and avoid challenging red lines.

9. Specific Initiatives and Agreements​

  • Readout 1:
    • Mentions the PRC's scheduling of 55 dangerous synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals and actions against the illicit chemical industry.
  • Readout 2:
    • Highlights that more than 20 communication mechanisms have been restarted or established between the two countries.
    • Notes mutual support for hosting the APEC and G20 meetings in 2026.

10. Language and Presentation​

  • Readout 1:
    • Uses direct language to express concerns and expectations.
    • Focuses on specific actions the U.S. wants China to take.
  • Readout 2:
    • Employs a more philosophical tone, discussing broader principles and historical lessons.
    • Emphasizes mutual responsibilities and the importance of viewing the relationship from a strategic, long-term perspective
 
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