The New Coffee Room

Paul Simon
Graham Nash
David Crosby

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"Fuck the penguins."

Matt Taibbi is a tool.

I read that here.

What really gets me is how "natural" these guys seem doing the music. It's almost as though they speak the same language without trying.

When I try music...I have to learn the alphabet all over again.

Came across this during a YouTube rabbit hole....

Mister Mr.

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Supertramp.

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Joe Walsh.

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Wings.

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These guys are really faitful to the originals.

Kudos.

It's weird. I got a "classmates.com" account a long time ago, and I saw a message from a classmate that several people in my high school class get together locally about once a month.

I'm tempted.

@Horace said in High School Friend:

It never pays to leave the house.

This is true. I'll consider this opinion my decision.

I got an invite to join a bunch of people from my high school. It's been decades and I don't think I'd remember any of them.

It's been many decades. Many. I'm sure it will be awkward.

Should I go?

There have been many stories about the inferior quality control of Tesla vehicles.

https://gizmodo.com/tesla-recalls-most-cybertrucks-because-the-trim-is-just-glued-on-2000578623

@jon-nyc interesting. Thanks.

@Mik said in Space X Rescue mission docks at ISS:

Yeah, I kind of doubt that.
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Musk reiterated it. I presume he has receipts.

Is burning down a car dealership in protest of the goverment's actions terrorism?

ChatGPT:

Yes, burning down a car dealership in protest could be considered an act of terrorism, depending on the legal definition used.

Why It Could Be Considered Terrorism:
1. Use of Violence or Destruction – Deliberately setting fire to property is an act of violence and destruction.
2. Political Motivation – If the intent is to influence government policy or intimidate officials, it aligns with definitions of terrorism.
3. Risk to Public Safety – Arson is dangerous, potentially harming innocent people, firefighters, or spreading beyond the intended target.

Legal Perspective:
• In the U.S., the FBI defines domestic terrorism as acts that endanger human life and are intended to coerce or intimidate for political or social purposes.
• In other countries, the definition varies, but violent acts against property for political reasons often fall under terrorism or criminal arson.

When It Might Not Be Labeled as Terrorism:
• If it is considered vandalism, arson, or civil disobedience without an intent to intimidate or coerce.
• If authorities classify it as criminal mischief rather than an act of political violence.

Would you like more information on specific legal definitions of terrorism?**

Yes, Give me the legal cites for that.

Chat GPT:

Here are some legal citations related to terrorism and arson in the U.S.:

1. Federal Definition of Terrorism
   • 18 U.S.C. § 2331 – Defines domestic terrorism as acts that:
   • Involve dangerous acts to human life that violate criminal laws.
   • Are intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence government policy.
   • Occur primarily within U.S. jurisdiction.
   • Full text here.
   • 18 U.S.C. § 2332b – Defines federal offenses relating to terrorism, including property destruction intended to coerce or retaliate against government actions.
   • Full text here.

2. Federal Arson Statute
   • 18 U.S.C. § 844(i) – Federal arson law criminalizes the destruction of property affecting interstate or foreign commerce (such as a car dealership).
   • Punishment includes up to 20 years in prison (or life if injury/death occurs).
   • Full text here.

They are both remarkable artists.

Probably my favorite Knopfler/Harris collaboration.

Not live, but, still.

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Harris is 77 now, and Knopfler is 75.

Geezers.

Orbital mechanics is deeply confusing.

By the way, one of the totally not-stranded astronauts claims that they weren't retrieved a while ago is because the Biden administration didn't want SpaceX to get the glory.

The mission was launched on March 14. NYT reported it.

As good a place as any to put this.

https://reason.com/2025/03/05/contrary-to-what-trump-said-even-doge-does-not-claim-to-have-identified-hundreds-of-billions-in-fraud/?utm_campaign=reason_brand&utm_content=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=image,meme

Fake office? Who cares?

The fact that it might not be the "real" oval office, or whatever is irrelevant to what President Biden wanted to convey to the American people.

Did they actually claim that it was the "Oval Office?"

@Horace I seem to recall that you learned that Sonata. Is that right?

After all, your right hand isn't doing anything, is it?

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