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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Trump has not hidden what a craven monster he is. The members of Congress (add SCOTUS), who have rolled over & allowed this destruction of our constitutional democracy are full culpable & should be voted out.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Recently, Anthropic made adjustments to Claude, making it harder to be “mean” to the AI model. Why protect Claude? Maybe concern about what Claude will do in retaliation. I doubt they have this thing under control.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I certainly hope so. IF, the mid-terms deliver a Dem. House & Senate, I think the 1st order of business should be un-redacting the Epstein file & exposing the Orange Pedo for what he is. Then perp-walk every Cabinet member & appointee to explain how we got here. Impeach where appropiate.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As in the parable of the blind man touching the elephant. An essay in NYT by a small on-line retailer (Corissa Steiner) might be dismissed as anecdotal. But, I think it speaks volumes about the control Bezos of the world have over the sharing of the wealth generated by other’s labor. Evil & Greed.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Well, of course. Not having to bother with pesky wants & needs of the masses means your world view is imposed on everyone. Much simpler & efficient.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Glad to connect with someone like-minded

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Oh oh The next Trump cabinet member. Wonder who will be forced out to give her an opening.

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Munga @globalcitizen1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Read about the Anglerfish recently. Perfect metaphor for AI. Females are large. Lure prey w/ a “lamp” dangling above the mouth. In AI, the lamp lure is the promised wonderful discoveries in science & medicine. Beware the mouth. Males, smaller, are absorbed by females. Is that the fate of humanity?

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

….an essay that hits closer to the essence of the problem. The system is rigged. His message is rebalancing - to counter the current structure to promotes the extreme concentrations of wealth. With that wealth come influence & a seat at the table where decisions are made. AI will only add to it.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My recent postings about the risks of AI have an undercurrent: inequality. Today’s NYT, Steven Rattner wrote that AI is key to future growth & prosperity. He cites the “rising tide/all boats” theory. He ignores the concentration of decision making in how wealth is distributed. Tim Wu, posted…..

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“Otherwise, those who control AI will impose their own moral vision, which will become the invisible infrastructure of these systems.” He also call for them to be “disarmed”. As an atheist , I don’t often quote the Pope. But, in the real world, he has gravitas. His caution should be heeded.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Elizabeth Dias, a correspondent w/ NYT, recently wrote an article about Chis Olah (Anthropic) meeting w/ the Pope as Leo unveiled his encyclical on AI & humanity. The Pope asserted AI does not have “moral status”. Alignment requires “a shared understanding of the ethics involved.” She quoted Leo:

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s not just Chris Olah. All the movers & shakers in AI sense blood in the water. They may not have a conspiratorial “plan” for AI, but: they are perfectly fine with almost any outcome, assuming their great wealth & connections will protect them. The masses be damned.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Newt Gingrich, Palmer Luckey & Elon Musk? What could possibly go wrong. Better (?) - what could possibly go right? Newt is a hateful ghoul, without a soul. They are really dragging “them” out from under the rocks.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Because religion has a seat in the power matrix, beside gov’t & oligarchs. Musk has been invited to take over aspected of the military, as senior professional staff are forced to out. Our oligarchs: Musk, Thiel, et.al. find Trump & Hegseth useful idiots in their effort to gain control of the world.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This will sound like a conspiracy theory. Bear w/ me. Chis Olah, co-founder of Anthropic met with Vatican officials, including Pope Leo. He purportedly was seeking guidance on alignment - the effort to keep AI from killing humanity. He has also met with many other religious leaders. Why religion?

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The news is filled with discussions of AI going rogue. Some leaders of the companies developing AI, are issuing warnings. But, there is a subtle undercurrent. That: “only they can save us”. They created the programs, assigned tasks & now say they are not responsible. Just give power & all’s well.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Totally accurate. The % of wealth generated flowing to labor has decreased over my lifetime, while the % going to owners & mgmt has increased. The concept of “enhancing shareholder value” started early in my career. Worker’s annual raises were capped at about 3%. Mgmt took bonuses to goose earnings.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

While the current price of diesel is outrageous, at some point in the future it will come down (I’m hoping the war ends & supply lines repair). But, when diesel comes back to $3.50 or less, want to bet that grocery & other goods will not give back the fuel surcharge. Those prices are now baked in.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Chills! If “things” are this bad not even half way through the term, I dread the reality after 2 more years. Vote in the mid-terms. It may be the last time your vote may count.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sec. of State, Marco Rubio, is quoted minimizing the banning of CNN, et al from White House access: ‘soldiers aren’t kicking down the doors’. To which I would add: YET

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

WHY? Why do public officials enter into NDAs during negotiations with proponents of data centers. Why is that not unlawful? These people hold decision-making authority & represent citizens? Their actions should be transparent to the public. Are they hiding a pay off. Make NDAs illegal for officials.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This presents a spot-on perspective of MAGA & why the Cult’s support for the Orange Pedophile never waivers.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Will he be there? Maybe in a coffin. Or a reprise of “Weekend at Bernie’s”

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ohhh, Ted. Don’t tease us with a good time

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davidej2025.bsky.social @davidej2025.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How did a child rapist get elected twice in America? "With enough money, lies that even Satan can elected in USA more than twice.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Susan Collins’ expressions of “concern” are her invisibility cloak when a tough subject comes her way. Nothing to see here

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Might I add: nor better than the citizen who pays his/her salary.

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Essence of RBG 🦋 @rbgprevails.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I personally also blame every single person in American public life who played down the obvious danger continuously said the guardrails would hold + the institutions would push back + protect ordinary citizens!

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I also remember. A case can be made that Republicans holding power do not include “common good” in their thought process - thus the callousness of the result. I have a different take: most full understand. And, they are fine with the pain their decisions & policies cause. This is who they are.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

If true, adding his presence to “60 Minutes” will only hasten the loss of viewers. I have read him for years. I don’t think I can remember a negative comment on Trump or Vance or the GOP in general. Project 2025 was fine by him.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

True. Many are educated & hold positions in society that would not hint that they despise “others” to an astonishing degree. While not a majority, a significant minority, relying on the majority to remain passive & unengaged - thus giving them disproportionate voting power.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We are witnessing MAGA unleashed. Those who adhere to the MAGA ideology, do not see value of the Common Good. If it doesn’t negatively affect them, why bother. Their view: what’s in it for me. Trump just ripped the scab off the festering beliefs held by the GOP & they believe the end game is near.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

While we are at it: Tax the churches Eliminate the “carried interest” deduction Stop oil depletion subsidies Reset the tax code to eliminate tax on Social Security, 0 tax for those earning $75,000 or less and free tax filing done by IRS. Whew! Could put a big dent in National Debt

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Actually, the Speaker’s salary is $223,500. The other members of the House receive &174,000. No mention of free healthcare, insane retirement benefit after very few terms (Marge Green calculated it to the day), daily food allowance, unlimited travel - world wide - under any pretense, & expense a/c

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Want to make GOP explode: Slip in a provision for reparations to the descendants of American slaves. Their robes & hoods will self combust.

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I maintain that the original & continuing purpose of all religions is control. What other enterprise is allowed to be tax free (don’t start about large Corps paying $0 taxes) The “Southern Strategy” was created by & fostered by Christian Nationalists who tied their fate to the oligarchs.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 17/05/2026

this is such a great encapsulation of what the various factions of the reactionary right want. i might add that they envision themselves as slave masters and the rest of us, in one way or another, as their slaves. betterdonkey.substack.com/p/the-vra-wa...

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Dug this up from prior posts. Aged well!

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mikehurt.bsky.social @mikehurt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

AND: the lack of action by GOP members of the House & Senate along with the KKK majority of SCOTUS should go down in history, carved in stone, as traitors to the Constitution & the American people; echoing Rep. Crocket’s post.

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