["The Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey E. Hinton of the University of Toronto for discoveries and inventions that formed the building blocks of machine learning underpinning many of today’s most powerful artificial intelligence models." Well sumbich, the Nobel Prize mavens are finally muscling in on computer science, a field they have ignored for decades. Now they are claiming that recent advances in AI really fall under the umbrella of physics (come to think of it, doesn't everything?). Well, this should get them more attention where it's needed. It will be interesting to watch for the reaction from the computer science folks administering the Turing Award. gjr]

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100 responses to “Sandbox – 8oct24”
Poor desperate MAGA cultist Scott0, I guess you had to dig deep to try to fact check that and parse it to your liking even though the message to Drumpf’s base was loud and clear and you all lapped up the fear and negativity being spewed.
But it hard to keep up,
Let’s see what the MAGA cultists have to say about Drumpf’s Oct.13 interview with Maria Bartiromo.
“Is Trump really saying he would turn the U.S. military on people whose politics he disagrees with? Maybe he misspoke? Maybe he’s joking? Because no candidate could really mean that, right? By the way, if you’re wondering who those enemies are, Trump named Rep. Adam Schiff, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in California.”
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2024/10/13/trump-bartiromo-interview/75660916007/
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“the message to Drumpf’s base was loud and clear”
The message was that the fed govt was/is allowing un-vetted rapists and criminals into our country in increasing numbers. You can’t even try to deny it.
It isn’t a matter of fear – it’s a matter of our govt not doing it’s job. The result is needless rapes, robberies and deaths. I don’t need Trump to tell me this. It was already a fact that the only politician who would talk about it was Trump. That’s why he was so instantly popular.
And that article is a joke – there are no Trump quotes. And what she said was wrong – was in fact accurate. There are polls showing that Trump is leading in the swing states. And there is something wrong with Kamala.
Schiff is a liar himself – what credibility does he have?
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Posted by: Scott O | 15 October 2024 at 11:22 AM
I haven’t seen jeffy this spun up since “The Great Hostess Cupcake Drought” of aught six.
I guess in-between all the pontificating he hasn’t thought to consider that the democrats need to nominate people that can win. Hillary “It’s her turn” Clinton and “Heels Up” Harris don’t appear to be those people.
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Was anyone able to get down to Newport Beach for the world premier of, Line in the Sand”?
Everyone who is anyone was there, George Santos et al.
https://hollywoodpresscorps.com/line-in-the-sand-in-orange-county/
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You don’t need to sell me on Trump Joy….I was already probably going to vote for him.
https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2024/10/15/joy-behar-says-trump-wants-to-bomb-her-n2402220
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fish 2:59 – Behar has delusions of grandeur. She actually believes she’s worthy of the price of air-delivered ordinance.
Trump will probably just let her continue to make a damn fool of herself and her network.
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So – is Hillbilly going to see the movie and get back to us and tell us what was factually wrong?
Naw – he’ll just throw rocks.
I wonder if Trump will give Hillbilly a running start before he sics the military on him?
I can just picture Hillbilly and Behar running for their lives from nothing other than their delusions.
Talk about ginning up fear. That would be totally on the left.
Really sad.
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Sorry to get away from the national level, but can someone tell me why the Nevada County Republican Party is endorsing a pinhead such as this Joe Bonomolo, who has a Facebook page by which he goes by “Sunny Bono”, doesn’t know how a city is governed, doesn’t know the difference between a charter city form of government from a general law city form of government, keeps talking about Nevada County needs to be a “home rule county”, and endorses electing, along with him, a wackadoodle like Matthew Coulter ? I mean really, “Sunny Bono”? What are they thinking?
This puts the Nevada County Republican Party right along side of the likes of Paul Emery and the guy who got tossed from the Del Oro for filming a movie on his phone.
And this from a someone who thinks Emery and the Del Oro guy are nuts.
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BAWAHHH……the funniest thing you’ll see today….
…..and a testament to the quality of the American educational system.
https://x.com/SirajAHashmi/status/1846380692600463373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1846380692600463373%7Ctwgr%5E3be05dc1d4907a3e0db4dd4e19d838bcbba3b20d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Finstapundit.com%2F677940%2F
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Everybody who doesn’t do want I want is a fascist.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/joy-reid-claims-black-male-trump-voters-are-part-global-fascist-phenomenon
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As the MAGA worlds turns,
Sovereign Citzen vs. Oath Keeper Sheriff
Barry Pruett…anyone?
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-assassination-attempt-california-rally-lawsuit-b2630409.html
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Posted by: Eulogized jeffy | 16 October 2024 at 03:37 PM
So….looking into the FBI crime revisions we discussed? Making progress?
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fish 4:21 – “Making progress?”
I’m still waiting for examples of misinformation I spread. So far – nothing. Typical.
Let’s face it – Paul and Hillbilly come by to throw rocks and display their ignorance. Anytime you ask for proof of their BS, they either disappear or change the subject.
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Coming soon to a bookstore near you:
“Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was ‘stupid as well as being ill-tempered,’ a ‘despicable human being’ and a ‘narcissist,’ according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republican leader that will be released this month,”
https://apnews.com/hub/mitch-mcconnell
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Posted by: Weez | 17 October 2024 at 08:58 AM
“Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was ‘stupid as well as being ill-tempered,’ a ‘despicable human being’ and a ‘narcissist,’ according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republican leader that will be released this month,”
Nice punctuation!
But in any case so what? That description applies to 3/4 of the denizens of DC including McConnell! Certainly it applies to Pelosi, Barry…..and let’s not forget the most despicable of them all….your hero….“Shotgun Joey” Biden.
To quote the learned others who post here….”What a Maroon!!
It had to be just blind luck that as naive’ as you are that you survived into your dotage?
Here….as my gift to you, let me leave you with a blast from Joe Biden’s past!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-mztxHgYQo
From one music lover to another!
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So it means nothing to you Scott that the Republican leader of the Senate considers Trump to be: ‘stupid” as well as being “ill-tempered,’ and ‘ a despicable human being’ and a ‘narcissist,’
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So, it means nothing to you, Punch, that the McConnell quote is inside a book written by a Dem journalist and held until the last minute before the election?
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Now thats funny blaming the media for coddling her so long –
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/opinion-kamala-harris-s-fox-news-interview-disaster-shows-how-the-media-set-her-up-to-fail/ar-AA1srN7E?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=7655ae8ea0c3400195717010754b46ce&ei=13
😉
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McConnell has not denied making those statements Gregory. The author would be sued if they weren’t true and verified. Are you saying he made them up?
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By the way the writer of the book is Michael Tackett, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Associated Press.
Are you saying he lied Gregory?
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Paul 10:31 – First of all, I’m not an R. Second – I think Mitch is pretty cozy with the Blob and his wife’s deals in China probably wouldn’t stand a lot of scrutiny. Mitch is use to nothing but butt-kissing and glad-handing on his side of the aisle and I’m sure he really didn’t like Trump.
That being said – I’ve never seen any evidence that Trump is “despicable” and I know you haven’t either.
Trump can be narcissistic, but you could say that about a lot of people that Mitch does like, so big deal. Now – is Trump stupid? Yeah – that’s how he built a multi billion dollar empire – by being stupid for decades.
Kamala is demonstrably stupid dang near every time she opens her mouth. I hear Willie liked her for that reason. But Paul thinks she is a good dancer and likes to have fun, so that’s his idea of presidential timber. Whatever.
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Paul 12:21 and 12:24 – Does Paul realize how stupid it makes him look when he deliberately misses the point?
You keep asking Gregory questions that have nothing to do with what he said.
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Don 12:16 – That is hilarious. Those rapscallions at CBS, CNN and MSNBC really did her dirt by going soft on her. It must be a secret plot to help get Trump elected.
Good grief.
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Posted by: Scott O | 17 October 2024 at 12:29 PM
Paul 12:21 and 12:24 – Does Paul realize how stupid it makes him look when he deliberately misses the point?
Nope…that’s why we’re here!
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I say it’s “despicable” Scott that Trump bangs a porn star when his wife is home with a babe in arms.
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Posted by: Weez | 17 October 2024 at 01:47 PM
I say it’s “despicable” Scott that Trump bangs a porn star when his wife is home with a babe in arms.
I say it’s “despicable” Weez that you think it’s any of your business! After all, we learned from Democrats in the 90’s that a Presidents personal life was none of our business!
Don’t you remember?
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Fish, he doesn’t remember nothin’ he don’t want to remember.
Spermy D. made conflicting claims.
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Paul – you have zero proof of that beyond what the whore has claimed. And by continuing to talk about it shows she is not to be trusted as she agreed in writing she wouldn’t. Also as Gregory has pointed out she has offered greatly different versions.
If she had alleged the same thing against some one you liked you wouldn’t believe her for a second.
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https://x.com/joncovering/status/1846688304995225975?s=46&t=yVTLbn3iDga5pF8jzI7fCA
DJT
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Scott
So then you believe Trump. She did testify in court under oath.
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Paul – “She did testify in court under oath”
And she did so knowing there was no way to prove otherwise and she also knew no one would prosecute her anyway.
She also accepted money and signed an agreement not to make any statement concerning her and Trump. She blew through the money and tried to shake Trump down for more. He hauled her ass into court and won. She ended up losing big time. Of course she hates him and would gladly lie in court to try to get back at him. Her lawyer was a liar and a thief who took money from his own clients.
That’s a swell crew you want to throw in with, Paul.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/04/politics/stormy-daniels-pay-trump-legal-fees/index.html
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Also – “So then you believe Trump”
I’ve told you before but since you have no memory to go with no intelligence:
I wasn’t there and neither were you.
It’s he said vs she said.
All we know is that she lied and went back on her word. She broke an agreement and tried to shake down Trump for more money. She is not trustworthy in this matter.
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Barry 3:41 – Gasp! That’s one of those AI created deep fakes to try to sway the election!
By having people believe Trump can shred a guitar out in a field, you have fallen in with Russian agents to meddle with ‘Our Democracy’
I wasn’t going to vote for Trump but seeing that deep fake video now compels me to!
I’ll bet Newsom makes sure that AI computer gets busted up like the stills got busted up during prohibition!
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Et tu, Wisconsin?
https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/president/2024/no-toss-up/electoral-college
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Good morning, show me kid, I guess the non-responses to your question are a glaring example of where our loco MAGA are coming from.
But, let’s not forget, that these are the same folks that invited Looney Laura Loomer to dinner.
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And what do Hillbilly’s non-responses exhibit?
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Posted by: Eulogized jeffy | 18 October 2024 at 07:26 AM
So how goes your investigation into the stealth edited FBI crime statistics?
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Here’s more wisdom for Scott from his choice for President Donald Trump.
“She wants to get rid of your cows,” he told supporters in Georgia. “No more cows.”
“They want to do things like no more cows, and no windows in buildings,” the ex-president told a crowd in Las Vegas. “They have some wonderful plans for this country. Honestly, they’re crazy.”
“I love cows,” Trump told “Fox & Friends,” in response to a 6-year-old boy’s question about his favorite farm animal. “But if we go with Kamala, you won’t have any cows anymore because we’re not allowed. I don’t want to ruin this kid’s day. I love cows, I think they’re so cute and so beautiful. But according to Kamala, who’s a radical left lunatic, you will not have any cows anymore, so we have to vote her out. If you like cows, you have to vote for me.”
https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-cows-prediction/
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Paul – There is a growing number of people who would do just that. Look at what is happening in the Netherlands. I doubt they will ever be able to get rid of all the cows. The WEF needs to have lots of juicy steaks ready when our betters jet in for their “green” confabs.
There is a very real germ of truth in what Trump is warning about. The Dems and the left want restrictions on beef and dairy and much ag in general that will drive up prices on items that they consider to be “bad” for us. It won’t affect the wealthy or powerful politicians – just the folks at the grocery store.
Just as letting in rapists and murderers has no effect on the ones with tax-payer provided fire-arm equipt protection.
Don’t worry, Paul – you can vote for the imbecile the Dem national committee selected for you.
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Here’s more wisdom for Scott from his choice for President Donald Trump.
That’s the saddest thing ever……that you still think that you can shame us.
Just like the constant shaming you got from Ol Ma Emery as a boy…..
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Thanks to the hyena and creepy grampa joe –
Illegal Immigrants
Texas troopers find 134 illegal immigrants near border, some from Iran, authorities say
Illegal migrants from nations with significant links to terrorism have been apprehended on numerous occasions this year
https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-troopers-find-134-illegal-immigrants-border-some-iran-authorities-say
😉
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They really do hate citizens and are ruining the lives of jillions of citizens especially low income seniors all on your nickel –
Biden administration, states widen doorway for illegal aliens to Medicaid, hospitals
New form of “catch and release” will burden Medicaid, hospital system
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-administration-states-widen-doorway-illegal-aliens-medicaid-hospitals
😉
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Cue “Fernando” by ABBA.
El Toro is dead at age 63. The Dodgers retired his number permanently last year so it’s probably safe to say they knew he was so ill.
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Not many Fernando maniacs here…
His rookie year was spectacular… for Angelenos. ABBA’s Fernando on heavy rotation in ’81. And ’82 and …
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Posted by: Gregory | 23 October 2024 at 10:59 AM
A brief mention was made (father in law is a Doyer fan) this morning! Mostly a Gigantes fan base around here though!!
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Punchy in drag….?
https://x.com/realJoelFischer/status/1848892666391441778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1848892666391441778%7Ctwgr%5E818670d0f72d3f02ebb91940fa35abb37622978f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fpolitical%2Fwatch-angry-screeching-karen-confronts-homeowner-voting-trump
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If this turns out to be true kinda puts all of that democrat whining over Jan 6th in a new light….
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2024-10-23/video-msnbc-hack-pushes-armed-insurrection-prevent-trump-presidency
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Lol Fish,
One man ranting. It’s not that clear what Carville is saying. Trump refers to the enemy within, Democratic operatives subverting the election, etc. and thinks they should be rounded up.
But what will Dictator on Day One define as an operative?
Meanwhile MAGA Congress is still beating dead horse Hunter,
https://www.yahoo.com/news/judge-ultimatum-forces-deal-shelve-201305598.html
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It’s a strange sight to behold when Supposed Republicans throw Actual Republicans and patriots like General Kelly, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 39th Chief of Staff of the Army Mark Milley, the Presidents Bush, Mitt Romney, the Cheneys, Trump’s own former VP Pence, etc. under the bus calling them traitors.
But brainwashed and gaslit MAGAns are doing just that in large mind-controlled numbers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Republicans_who_oppose_the_Donald_Trump_2024_presidential_campaign
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That’s gonna hurt,
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-drone-attack-damages-distilleries-russias-tula-region-governor-says-2024-10-22/
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