signs of the times
From Mike Pepi
It has become increasingly indefensible to plot ideas, people, or organizations across our existing political spectrum. The traditional left/right and authoritarian/libertarian models are outdated and misleading. Though they might have been useful in the twilight of the 20th Century, they ignore the complexities of today’s digital, networked economy. We need a new framework to grasp emerging powers and their political risks.
It is the first time since 1965 that a president has activated a state’s National Guard force without a requ... See more

From NYTimes:
Federal agents in tactical gear armed with military-style rifles threw flash-bang grenades to disperse an angry crowd near downtown Los Angeles on Friday as they conducted an immigration raid on a clothing wholesaler, the latest sign of tensions between protesters and law enforcement over raids carried out at stores, restaurants and court buildings.

But this move to then put... See more
From Hellgate
Democracy & the AI Question

Political divide based on income.

