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always cool to see routing by rumour in meatspace.

they are. props, however, for system76 branching out into their in-house hardware.

AFAIK, most of the community dropoffs are now coordinated with state and local relief. and yes - stay out of the areas, its a mess and coordination over the next few days rather than ad hoc scramble is what will save the most lives.

I have persoanlly heard a steady stream of millitary large transport helicopters over my area, so I know materials and personnel may be getting through.

this is not being discussed and actioned on nearly enough.

from friends in NC... and example of what is desperately needed in all affected areas. things are really, really bad. first aid kits are also in demand. at this point a cut can kill you.

wow! this must be the most "fuck you in particular" moment ever.

more than a few actors may (likely?) have very low yield devices. only takes a few to panic people and governments into stupid actions.

...and this ensures it will happen again. with greater magnitude. the machine needs more meat.

I am so so so expecting a nuclear exchange in or around the middle east witin 12 months - possibly after a "dirty nuke" attempt somewhere.

I am clutching at straws to even excuse this out of my top 3 worst case black swans.

only positive news is that nuclear winter will sure fix up that global warming thing real good.

exactly what the us allows them to do. I can only guess that kind old uncle sam has been feeding its billions in war change to israel for reasons more compelling than mere genocide (but that would suffice for some). a middle east ground "incursion" may be it.

because nothing could possibly go wrong with this. nothing at all.

damn, lemmy hot takes are lava.

all good.points. my only retort is that its ineffective until its not. this direcyaction has an effect on a small number of people and I think the blowback is likely minimal - net positive? the people involved may geninely not ever engage in any other way on this issue. and if the marketing people are right, engagement is vital.

good question. it seems to work on me, but I don't think I count.

I can say that when people in my orbit start talking about the direct action they have heard about (a few do), it is a possible entry point into a personal discussion on climate change. I don't often pursue these openings, but I have gotten into 2 or 3 good conversations - apply exponential growth and ...?

"excuse me, but do you have a moment to talk about our ~~lord and saviour~~ bringer of war and famine?"

so, I don't know. but it feels like its a net positive.