cyrano
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- Comment on Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut | Sport 4 weeks ago:
What is conker youtube.com/watch?v=k5t6ej8Jzew
- Comment on Musk’s X blocks links to JD Vance dossier and suspends journalist who posted it 1 month ago:
Some ai tdlr The document appears to be a comprehensive research dossier on J.D. Vance, dated February 23, 2024, and labeled as “Privileged & Confidential.” It includes detailed background on Vance’s political career, financial records, personal history, and potential vulnerabilities. Below is a summary of key sections:
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Executive Synopsis and Vulnerabilities:
- Anti-Trump Record and Establishment Ties: During the 2016 election, Vance was opposed to Donald Trump, referring to Trump as dangerous and criticizing his policies. He was described as a “never Trumper” and expressed doubts about Trump’s effectiveness.
- Questionable Conservatism: Vance’s political positions often cross party lines. He has praised certain Democratic policies, opposed some core Republican policies like the 2017 tax cuts, and supported higher taxes for businesses and individuals without children. His stance on labor unions and criticism of corporate interests also mark him as diverging from traditional Republican economic priorities.
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Top Hits:
- Political and Voting History: Vance failed to vote in several elections between 2018 and 2020 and was not a registered Republican in Hamilton County until 2022.
- Lobbying Ties: While at Sidley Austin, Vance worked for clients such as Purdue Pharma and companies tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
- Liberal Tendencies: Vance has previously expressed admiration for Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Bernie Sanders.
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Campaign Finance:
- 2022 Senate Campaign: Vance raised nearly $16 million, with contributions from Republican committees, corporations, and notable PACs. He also received donations from individuals with anti-Trump views.
- 2028 Re-election Campaign: Since 2023, Vance raised over $1.5 million, with funds coming from PACs and corporations like SpaceX, Honeywell, and Comcast.
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Policy and Controversial Views:
- Vance has supported raising taxes, especially for those without children, and has advocated for stronger labor union reforms.
- He has been critical of both Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare and Trump’s domestic policies.
- On social issues, Vance opposes abortion, supports traditional family structures, and advocates for stricter immigration controls.
- He has also been critical of foreign interventions, particularly in Ukraine, and supports non-interventionism.
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Personal Information:
- Vance is married to Usha Bala Vance and has three children. He has served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio since 2023. Prior to that, he worked in venture capital and at a law firm.
This summary highlights Vance’s evolving political positions, campaign finance details, and areas of potential vulnerability that could be used by opponents in future political contests.
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- Comment on Skiff, the private email provider has been acquired by Notion. It is set to shut down its services after 6 months. 8 months ago:
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- Comment on Google Promises Unlimited Cloud Storage; Then Cancels Plan; Then Tells Journalist His Life’s Work Will Be Deleted Without Enough Time To Transfer The Data 10 months ago:
Rclone?
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- Comment on Pluralistic: "If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing" (08 Dec 2023) 11 months ago:
Is that bible remix? www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1 Corinthian…
- Comment on Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs 11 months ago:
Yeah that is a huge number