Posts by codejunky

Day after nuclear power vow, Meta announces largest-ever datacenter powered by fossil fuels

Damn

Per Entergy's own testimony [PDF] to the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) on the proposal to build the gas-fired plants, "they only evaluated solar and (very expensive) 18 hour batteries as a 'hypothetical' alternative," Cox said, "rather than considering any wind plus storage option to serve the customer's load at night."

When comparing fairies and unicorns to real world they probably didnt think it was necessary to consider many fantasy thoughts when the cheaper, available, realistic option was right there.

Google DeepMind touts AI model for 'better' global weather forecasting

Re: I am really not used to people admitting to stupidity but it is refreshingly different

@sabroni

"Could you contemplate getting over yourself for a second?"

Try reading the comments. Had Will Godfrey asked a question for what he didnt understand then I would have been more gracious in my reply. Instead his argument was that he doesnt understand so not worth replying (this was his reply ffs) and so will flounce off.

If he wants to act childish then I will treat him as such. I made it simpler but agreed he probably shouldnt respond if the conversation is too complicated.

But anyway did you have something of value you wanted to add to the conversation?

Re: @Will Godfrey

@Headley_Grange

"Top Tip: if you think everyone else is in a cult it's probably you that's in a cult."

Very possibly. But since I dont think everyone else is in a cult, only those in the current MMCC cult I think I am on safe ground.

But I do notice you dont have an answer for the cult problem which is to oppose solutions to the problems they claim are real. This is where the cult makes no sense as if they truly believed in the theory they would be for solutions and not against them. My favourite is how nuclear is only now a consideration after over 2 decades of knowing it was the solution to the imagined problem. Instead we still suffer the insanity of trying to apply technology that doesnt work which relies on some magic technology we currently dont have and always requires a bit more investment to make it work, honest.

Re: Cool

@sabroni

"Hopefully it succeeds. Could be the first and so far only good product from the AI boom."

Maybe. We will see. The joy of markets and competition is to try out new things. Some of the features on cars for self parking and self driving also seem pretty good. Then there are translation programmes which I can attest are helpful.

Re: @Will Godfrey

@Will Godfrey

"I can't make head nor tail of your comment, so no point in carrying"

I am really not used to people admitting to stupidity but it is refreshingly different.

I will try to dumb it down for you.

First it assumes the MMCC co2 we are all doomed cult is correct.

Second if you believe in the cult (first point above) then if this ML method uses less time and energy to make the predictions (in the article) then Irongut should be all for it. Instead Irongut complains about the energy to train the model.

If this is still too complicated to understand then yeah you might not want to reply. But I hope this helps.

@Will Godfrey

"Dunno why you got downvoted. You said exactly what I was thinking."

Downvoter here. Yes the climate changes and that is normal. Crying against a new method that looks very promising because of the latest fad seems daft to me.

But the bit that jumped out at me is the complaint of using electricity to train the AI when it takes less time and energy to produce a forecast which is more accurate (according to the article) and would benefit the cult of the wind god for placing their monuments.

So I downvoted for 2 reasons, cult beliefs in madness and being such a believer but against solutions to that cults believed problems.

Cool

Hopefully it succeeds. Could be a good product from the AI boom.

Musk and Trump to fall out in 2025, predicts analyst

Re: Plenty of stories about how Trump is already getting sick of Musk

@LionelB

"Woooosh!"

I only have 2 interpretations of your comment coming to mind and I was giving the benefit of the doubt in my response. What did you mean?

Re: Plenty of stories about how Trump is already getting sick of Musk

@LionelB

"But whatabout, whatabout, whatab... Oh, look! A squirrel!"

Exactly but Howard Sway posted it. Kinda like the prediction in this article.

Re: Plenty of stories about how Trump is already getting sick of Musk

@Howard Sway

"Trump’s Team Is Already Sick of Elon Musk for example"

This sounds like the kind of hearsay similar to George Clooney being ticked off with Obama for leaving him holding the bag. Clooney having Biden pushed out and then taking flack for the dems losing the presidential race and Obama hiding in the shadows escaping criticism.

Re: Shocked

@sabroni

"https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/12/2/2289015/-Cartoon-Tom-the-Dancing-Bug-cries-into-its-oat-milk-latte-while-MAGA-wins"

Was that from 2016 or 2024? Isnt this the same tripe being peddled for the past 9 years?

"That's right bud, you're safe!"

I live in the UK not the US.

I do wonder why you posted in reply to me as you seem to have made a stand alone comment

Shocked

People wanting Trump to fail already predicting failure. The most amusing part is how Trump isnt even president yet and has them all worked up.

Russia arrests one of its own – a cybercrime suspect on FBI's most wanted list

Re: @AC

@Jamie Jones

"My mistake. Apparently I've been too kind, and rather than being an obnoxious troll, maybe you really are the loony you portray."

Maybe. But am I wrong?- "I just shot down an AC for accusing one side but ignoring the other and you jump in trying a 'gotcha'."

Maybe you are more obnoxious troll than you think and it might be that you look down on me as some sort of loony.

Re: @Jellied Eel

@AC

"TDS: It's a MAGA catchphrase isn't it?"

May have started that way but since its been used by a few news sources (even CNN) it seems to be an ordinary thing to notice as the attacks on Trump got increasingly crazed

Re: @Jellied Eel

@AC

"Projecting much, MAGAjunky?"

As per the many threads you have said this, its your fantasy, you keep bringing it up.

Re: @Jellied Eel

@AC

"Trump Dick Sucking"

If thats what you are into... keep it to yourself

Re: @Jellied Eel

@steviebuk

"No, no, no, no, no"

Yes

"Biden took documents either intentionally or not when asked "We need those documents back that you took" he said "Oh yes, sorry" and gave them back."

Which he did not have the authority to take before being vice president nor as vice president. Topped by the unsafe storage which has nothing to do with returning what he shouldnt have or not.

"The secrets he had and was able to potentially sell (he probably did)."

Which was so devastating and world ending that the whole thing go bye bye because Trump won the election, also SCOTUS having to explain how the executive office works to the democrats. A nothingburger.

Also what happened about Biden and his ghost writer? Zip. But yet for some reason we are to believe the Trump giving secrets to Russia?

AND! There was no criminal issue of Trump holding the documents as it was a dispute between the ex-president and the national archives. Hence to forcibly remove the documents the national security because we say so construct was created and the FBI raid occurred for the world to see.

Re: @Jellied Eel

@AC

"More TDS?"

Certainly looking like more Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Re: @Jellied Eel

@AC

"Is paying bribes to pornstars you've shagged and then hiding it, an official act?"

Wasnt that the misdemeanor that was tried beyond the statute of limitations because it was linked to a crime that has not yet been defined? The one Bragg looked at previously and decided couldnt be prosecuted but changed his mind when Trump ran to be president again.

Re: @Jellied Eel

@AC

"Donald's stacked SCOTUS gave every president carte blanche to do whatever they want. An own goal wrt going after Biden. Oops."

Biden wasnt president when he took the documents. Also this arose before the SCOTUS decision to which Biden was found to have theoretically done the same (but worse obviously) but wouldnt be prosecuted because of Bidens condition.

Re: @AC

@AC

"...And the Nazi weren't fascists, hmm?"

Is that your belief or are you so badly embarrassed that you are claiming I believe that?

Re: "Or that antifa were anti-fascist?"

@Jedit

Most entertaining the coward I was responding to seems to have deleted their comments. Maybe even cowards can recognise how bad their comments are.

"Antifa are definitely anti-fascist."

In what way?

"It's not a portmanteau"

That was a claim of the coward and I had no reason to look into it or care.

Re: @AC

@Jamie Jones

"No doubt you are referring to the looting and violence in the riots.

People were prosecuted for that, and not pardoned."

Yes the mostly peaceful protests you just described. In which democrats were raising funding to bail out arrested rioters.

"There was also no link to an organisational "antifa" - as one doesn't exist"

This the Antifa is just an idea defence? Which would also be the defence of MAGA. But if Antifa doesnt exist then they cant be the anti-fascists?

"Just about EVERY time I reply to you (and only you), I feel the need to add "but of course, you know this". Why?"

Because every time you think you think you have some special insight. I just shot down an AC for accusing one side but ignoring the other and you jump in trying a 'gotcha'.

Re: @Jellied Eel

@steviebuk

"The bent supreme court stated the President is now immune so Biden can get off that way."

Only for official acts, but that is how the Executive Office has always worked.

"he abused the court system to avoid prison and was given special treatment throughout"

Eh what? The court system has been abused to attack Trump. He has been prosecuted for a misdemeanor beyond the statute of limitations because it was linked to a crime the prosecution still cant define. Or the consumer protection law to protect victims (Trump) from predatory banks (they wernt) used to attack Trump yet Trump, Experts and Banks were trying to explain to the misbehaving Judge how lending works.

"Once the big orange idiot gets into office he WOULD have used Hunter Biden to be spiteful and just abused him all through the courts to break him and Joe Biden"

Is that what it is? I thought it was criminal investigations that have been ongoing into an actual criminal (Hunter) with very strong suspicion (whistle-blowers etc) of ties to his dad and being protected by the security services. Or do you put that on par with a dodgy dossier and trying to jail the Dems political opponent?

"No doubt when the big orange idiot gets in, he'll pardon the "J 6" unless, of course he lied about that also and won'"

Hopefully he will pardon political prisoners. Especially considering the vast amount of evidence against the political prosecutions.

Re: @AC

@AC

"You know damn well antifa is a portmanteau of anti fascist but you're so intent on denying reality to wind up "the libs" you're prepared to look stupid."

Thats why I said- "But I mentioned antifa not anti fascists (kinda like the 'Democratic People's Republic of Korea' not being so Democratic)". You do know the Democratic People's Republic of Korea isnt Democratic even if it is the name? Why would it wind you up? Did you think it was Democratic? Or that antifa were anti-fascist?

Re: @AC

@AC

"Trump loyalists are Anti Fascist now?"

Glad you noticed. But I mentioned antifa not anti fascists (kinda like the 'Democratic People's Republic of Korea' not being so Democratic)

@AC

"The good ole US of Trumpistan where violent insurrectionists get a pardon"

Antifa?

@Jellied Eel

"Hunter might now be immune from his tax evasion charges, but Joe can't pardon himself."

Joe wont be prosecuted just like with mishandling classified documents. They wont prosecute him due to his mental incapacity.

Trump tariffs transform into bigger threats for Mexico, Canada than China

Re: Hmm

@AC

"Even just a week in a cell wearing a jumpsuit matching his face paint without any attention from anyone would be worth it."

I am interested to hear your opinion on the Hunter Biden pardon. Were you as excited for the prospect of him going to jail?

Re: "Given what this guy has been convicted of it's positively generous."

@John Smith 19

"And nowhere close to what he wishes on his political opponents and which he expects both his pick for DoJ head (a known 2020 election denier) and Kash* Patel as head of the FBI"

That the DOJ and FBI are bricking it and I hear talking to lawyers to try to prepare for the grilling they will get it seems Trump is on the right track. After the very public FBI scandals and lawfare against Trump the organisations need a good clearing out and possibly a few arrests for their behaviour. Their protecting of the Bidens such as the laptop and plea deal as well as accusations of allowing him to get away with tax evasion may also need a further clearing out.

For organisations that shouldnt be political they have been a weapon used against Trump for almost a decade.

And!

In other news-

President Biden promised he wouldnt pardon his son. And has pardoned him for any crimes he has committed between 2014 and 2024. Of course he was going to and even if further investigation leads to the Big Man nobody will prosecute Joe because of his mental state (as with the illegal handling of classified documents).

Re: "And another AC moron."

@John Smith 19

"2) Harris ran (by US standards) a ridiculously short campaign starting from most voters asking "Kamala who?" To being 6 seats behind in the House and 6 behind in the Senate."

I would be surprised if it was Kamala who. She was wildly unpopular in her presidential run against Biden. Biden made sure everyone knew she was a DEI hire as VP, and as VP she had nothing to boast about. Her short campaign was an advert for how bad the Biden government had been (but she couldnt think of anything she would do different), about face her positions to copy Trump, extremely friendly media appearances that still made her look bad and calling Trump Hitler. She couldnt answer simple questions such as when she knew Biden wasnt capable?

"3) She was fighting the nostalgia for lower food and fuel prices."

And the stunning economy Trump had pre-covid. The one that Obama claimed wouldnt be (his new normal) and then started taking credit for it! Even now he tries to take credit for Trumps successful economy.

There was only one candidate running for president this time. Harris wasnt a candidate she was a DEI hire who was then anointed so they could access Bidens campaign money. Biden trying to tank the Harris campaign was fun, he looked so happy in meeting Trump

Re: @CowHorseFrog

@CowHorseFrog

"His only goal is to keep power, everything else is expendable. We can see that with how he spends the blood and destruction of Russian soldiers etc. He doesnt care."

I dont disagree and I could be wrong, but I expect he would prefer his very short 'special military operation', which has turned into a long slog and any weakness could get him assassinated, would be better if it was over. Contrast that against his positive view towards Trumps administration which wants to end the war and the current administration desperately trying to commit NATO to a war with Russia and I do think he would accept a diplomatic end if he didnt look weak from it.

"THe war is his way of creating a fence arounD Russia so he holds power."

The fence around Russia was a barrier between them and NATO. By pushing into Ukraine the west removed that fence and then Crimea happened. There was a break while Trump was president and then back to it with Biden. Of course Finland is now in NATO so that fence has gone.

Interesting

"As The Register and many other publications have pointed out, tariffs don't penalize the country doing the exporting."

So if we follow this to the obvious conclusion, countries are better off by not penalizing themselves with import tariffs. This was one of the arguments for brexit and I have brought it up many times, especially how import tariffs on things we dont make or produce is stupid and then I get downvotes and people arguing for protectionism.

I do wonder where these people are who should be defending Trump and demanding tariffs to bring the work back to the US. I dont agree with protectionism but it is strange hearing my unpopular opinion being a reason to attack Trump.

Re: @CowHorseFrog

@AC

"Another TDS post?"

I wouldnt say CowHorseFrog's post was TDS. Sounded more like the usual scepticism you would get when discussing politics.

Re: " think Trump would make the honest effort of ending the war and probably succeed."

@John Smith 19

"Putin could end his war tomorrow if he declared his "Special military operation" a total success (because he is the great-and-glorious-leader-and-he-says-how-it-is-and-it-is) and withdraw back to the original Ukraine borders, before his earlier 2013 invasion."

And then have his strong man image completely torched. It isnt really an option for him, he needs to either win or have a face saving way out of the war. The idea he will retreat back to the original borders just doesnt sound realistic to me, he might go back to Crimea which he took under Obama but to withdraw completely would be a surprise. I wouldnt be shocked if a peace deal includes him keeping Crimea and Ukraine not joining NATO.

"Time will tell how it actually plays out."

Of course.

Re: Hmm

@AC

At least someone answered. From what I see (skim read) the one item is the misdemeanour that was tried after the statute of limitations. They can only do that if it is in relation to a crime but Trump has not been charged with a crime to relate it to. Aside from misbehaviour from the judge during the case this would be lucky to survive an appeal.

@CowHorseFrog

"Just wondering ... does anyone actually believe Trump will stop the war in one day and tell Vlad to fuck off ?"

I dont think day one, but I do think Trump would make the honest effort of ending the war and probably succeed. Russias 'special operation' has turned into a long slog nobody wants and Ukraine is only at war as long as the US supplies it. Trump isnt even president yet and Zelensky has already changed from no diplomacy to it now being an option. Ending Russias embarrassment in a face saving way and only supplying Ukraine to continue the war if Putin wont accept peace would probably put a quick end to the war.

What is very concerning is the NATO escalation where UK and US missiles to strike Russia are now ok and the UK and France are talking about sending troops into Ukraine. Options we wouldnt consider as they would escalate the war and have a strong possibility of dragging NATO into the war are now at this last moment acceptable.

Re: Hmm

@The Oncoming Scorn

"How long a list would you like?"

The honest list

Re: Hmm

@AC

"Vindictive? Given what this guy has been convicted of it's positively generous."

Of what? What has he been convicted of and needing jail time?

Re: Hmm

@AC

"Oh, it would still be worth it. Even just a week in a cell wearing a jumpsuit matching his face paint without any attention from anyone would be worth it."

Isnt that a little vindictive? Why? Surely the end goal isnt to just put people in prison for entertainment, surely the legal system is for prosecuting crimes and jail may or not be appropriate depending on the crime?

Re: Hmm

@dangerous race

"Which he won't fix. His wall is unbuilt and Mexico hasn't paid for what little that got poorly built."

Of course Mexico isnt paying for it (whatever Trump says). He did get some built against serious opposition, which made Kamila's wall side video all the more amusing. Hopefully he can get more built but we will see. Wasnt it something like 500 miles including replacing old border defences? Both primary and secondary barriers.

"Jack Smith asked for the cases to be dismissed without prejudice - meaning they could be restarted once Trump is out of office."

He possibly could but since the cases didnt have much going for them and can be dismissed so easily (remember Trump was a national threat) they would probably need new material. Not that it would be worth going after Trump again once his term is over, he cant run for President again.

Hmm

Personally I am against tariffs but Trump was elected on the platform of fixing the immigration problem and related problems.

In other news-

Jack Smith files to dismiss his case against Trump, and apparently looking to quit and run before Trump can boot him out.

The UK and France are discussing sending troops to Ukraine.

Study suggests X turned right just in time for election season

Re: Hmm

@AC

"please stop repeating know lies.

or fuck back off to russia and stay there, putin may even give you a kiss!"

Hey Russbot its 'known' not 'know'.

Bluesky too opaque about user figures for Euro watchdogs

Re: @Andy 73

@Androgynous Cupboard

"almost made me ask you what you'd done with the real codejunky. You were absolutely correct. I'm not sure I disagree with you here either"

If you dont listen to the trolls and instead have a discussion you find I am not the straw man caricature they argue with. A good amount of the time I end up correcting what people claim I said or repeating the same thing with trolls. Also often opinions can be different but trying to agree on the base facts is hard enough with some people.

"Twice in two days, I should probably check the timestamps to see if you are the proverbial stopped clock..."

Maybe you just finally looked at the clock instead of other peoples claims

Re: @Andy 73

@Andy 73

"I know CJ is a controversial figure around here, but I'd be interested to know why he's received downvotes for his statement?"

It is worth noting that a number of downvotes I attract have nothing to do with any statement or comment I make. Just as some commenter's will make a reply to some of my comments with no relation to anything I said or even the topic. Some people are just wired that way I guess.

Re: @Andy 73

@AC

"You are arguing against all regulation, as per usual."

No but at least I have an idea where you are misunderstanding me. There are trade offs. Regulation has the trade off of applying a barrier that makes more work and, we would hope, a good reason which outweighs the burden of the regulation. Bad regulation can be by design or unforeseen consequences that make things worse or even do the opposite of what it is trying to achieve.

Regulation is a dangerous tool that when used well can do a lot of good. But like most dangerous tools misuse by design or accidents/misuse/abuse will cause harm. We do need regulation, good regulation. This isnt a binary regulation good or regulation bad.

Re: @Andy 73

@AC

"usual Tufton Street tripe of all regulation being bad under the radar."

Go on coward where do I say that? When?

@Andy 73

"Unfortunately, the EU does itself no favours when it talks about competition and safety, but then appears to put barriers in the way of new entrants, to the favour of large corporate interests that skirt their rules. It seems easier to bully the new guy than make the old fraud behave themselves."

This is one of the big problems with regulation (or bad regulation). It makes life harder for the new guy but the successful existing business with plenty of high paid lawyers and experience will beat government regulation every time. More regulation benefits the big guy by blocking challengers.

Trump taps border hawk to head DHS. Will Noem's 'enthusiasm' extend to digital domain?

Re: Noem idea at all

@Jamie Jones

"Yep, can't fix stupid."

A fair argument is they just did