danderbandit 's Techdirt Comments

Latest Comments (124)

• On the post: ‘This Should Be Shocking’: Conservative Judge Blasts White House As Senator Finally Accesses Abrego Garcia

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 18 Apr, 2025 @ 11:01am

  Impeachable?

  Ignoring a judges orders? From 3 different courts? Sounds impeachable to me, but we all know that that the republicans won't stop liking his boots to do that.

• On the post: The “De” In “Decentralization” Stands For “Democracy”

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 17 Apr, 2025 @ 01:32pm

  I sent this article to a lot of family, friends, acquaintances, and government representatives. Because I feel that this somewhat captures my thoughts in general about our society and current government in particular. I usually don't talk about this kind of thing much at all. But this struck a chord with me and decided to let everyone that is important to me know how I feel. I'm sure I'll get some crap about it from a few of them, the ones I don't talk to much.

• On the post: If AI Agents Catch On, Expect The Legacy Copyright Industry To Turn Them Against You

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 08 Apr, 2025 @ 07:10pm

  WTF!

  Just about every dystopian movie I've seen is coming true.

• On the post: Big Telecom Again Begs Trump Supreme Court To Kill State Laws Requiring They (Gasp) Provide Affordable Broadband To Poor People

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 03 Feb, 2025 @ 10:14am

  AT&T is disgusting!

  If you're a golf fan you're aware that the just finished tournament was the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, sponsored by AT&T. During the Sunday broadcast, maybe Saturday as well, the CEO, or some other C Suite dick, gets to be on air with the host and talk about how wonderful they are. Yesterday it was "AT&T is all about CONNECTIVITY for everyone!" Even had a short bit from the County Library. I couldn't turn the sound off quick enough. PS - Jim Nantz is the biggest ass kisser in history.

• On the post: Sixth Circuit Rolls Back Injunction Against Tennessee’s Unconstitutional Age Verification Law

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 22 Jan, 2025 @ 09:49am

  Hypocrites

  I can't wait to hear all the republicans complain about this 'activist' judge and how he should be removed. /s And the hypocrisy rolls on.

• On the post: Elon Had SpaceX Defy Brazilian Supreme Court Order To Block ExTwitter, But Then Backed Down

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 03 Sep, 2024 @ 05:38pm

  Re:

  Of course, but I would bet/hope the group suing him in that case in the US will bring this up.

• On the post: Elon Had SpaceX Defy Brazilian Supreme Court Order To Block ExTwitter, But Then Backed Down

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 03 Sep, 2024 @ 04:36pm

  Hmmm

  So one of Musk's companies did something that benefited another of his companies. Didn't he recently argue in court that all of his companies are completely separate?

• On the post: Congress Wants To Let Private Companies Own The Law

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 23 Jul, 2024 @ 04:47pm

  Issa is an ASS!

  There is no limit to the level of hate I have for that schmuck and that he represents the district that I'm in.

• On the post: California Says AT&T Can’t Just Hang Up On Unwanted, Taxpayer Funded Copper DSL And Phone Connections

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 03 Jul, 2024 @ 12:51pm

  Of course, but that wasn't the point of my comment, or the article. But if you're going in that direction, the same can be said of VOIP providers, like your cable company. Their backup power is likely non-existent.

• On the post: California Says AT&T Can’t Just Hang Up On Unwanted, Taxpayer Funded Copper DSL And Phone Connections

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 03 Jul, 2024 @ 11:02am

  AT&T sucks

  I work in the alarm industry, where we monitor fire & security alarm systems. Over 20 years ago AT&T went to Congress/FCC, I forget which, to be allowed to 'sunset' the copper POTS (Plain Old Telephone System). Whatever their official reason was it was really that they weren't making enough profit off of it and they could see that cellular communications were going to get big. This has been a boost for our and other businesses, because we sell/provide monitoring over cellular communicators. We do a lot of contracts where doing that upgrade is the total of the work involved. But it sucks for customers a lot of the time because AT&T says there is ring tone so the line is fine. It may be fine for voice transmission, but won't work for data. Or they just refuse to come out and fix the equipment. Because 'sunset' means, at least in this case, that when equipment breaks they won't fix it. That's it, no more POTS in that area. They don't have any intention to repair or upgrade those systems. When a big disaster hits, like a hurricane, and wipes out their infrastructure, they don't replace it. They just say get out your cell phone. They don't want to be in that business any longer.

• On the post: Politicians Scapegoat Social Media While Ignoring Real Solutions

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 09 May, 2024 @ 10:39am

  Mike has written several posts about Jonathan Haidt and his recent books that push a lot of the same narrative. I've been seeing his latest book being discussed/reviewed on several what I would have thought were thoughtful sites, that I can't remember the names of right now. He was a guest on The Daily Show the other day. None of them are doing any push back on his ideas. When he talks he gives some anecdotal examples, and he 'seems' like he knows what he's talking about. Until you get into the weeds about what he is suggesting are the solutions and then you see he has his head up his ass.

• On the post: Alito Wants To Weigh YouTube, And The Rest Of SCOTUS Wants To Make An Easy Case Hard

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 28 Feb, 2024 @ 11:29am

  Impeach Alito

  Alito's comment indicates he either doesn't grasp the issue at hand, or, is just determined to rule against it. Either way, it illustrates that he has no business being involved in this decision. Or even being on the court.

• On the post: Senators Ask The DOJ To End Federal Funding For Predictive Policing Programs

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 06 Feb, 2024 @ 06:13pm

  Wasteful Spending!

  Aren't the Republicans very concerned about spending that is wasted? This should be a slam dunk for them! Oh, wait. This involves cops. Never mind.

• On the post: A Utah Porn Filtering Bill Is Back, And It’s Very Stupid

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 01 Feb, 2024 @ 05:33pm

  Oh, the irony!

  According to some reports I've seen Utah has some of highest per capita porn viewership in the country. It goes back to those that are most against it are the most involved in that activity.

• On the post: Judge Releases Last Of The ‘Newburgh Four,’ Excoriates FBI For The Entrapment It Calls ‘Counterterrorism’

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 26 Jan, 2024 @ 03:30pm

  Released?

  Why was he only 'released', or will be soon, and not exonerated, charges dismissed, record wiped clean, etc. And him suing for 15 years of false imprisonment?

• On the post: Oklahoma Senator Thinks Journalists Need Licenses, Should Be Trained By PragerU

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 22 Jan, 2024 @ 01:36pm

  Re: Re:

  Thank-you for the great new word. And I love that if your are stupid you won't know what it means.

• On the post: Oklahoma Senator Thinks Journalists Need Licenses, Should Be Trained By PragerU

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 22 Jan, 2024 @ 11:30am

  Apocalypse Now?

  "Politicians" like this lead me to think a civil war is coming. If Trump is reelected (I am dumbfounded that is looking like a real possibility) then this shit will get steamrolled thru and the stacked SCOTUS will turn a blind eye to the constitution. The resulting persecuted only recourse will be to revolt. If Trump loses the MAGAshits will make J6 look like a tea party because it was "obviously stolen". Either way I think we're fucked for a number of years. I REALLY hope not but I don't see anybody who can appeal to both sides coming along for a long time. I'm worried we're like a drunk who has to hit rock bottom to realize shit needs to change.

• On the post: Dear Marin County Board of Supervisors: Reject The Sheriff’s Proposal To Install License Plate Cameras In The County

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 28 Nov, 2023 @ 09:20am

  It's spreading

  San Diego's Mayor just signed into law the use "Smartlights". https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-mayor-gloria-signs-into-law-use-of-smart-streetlights-license-plate-readers/3363157/ A couple of years after they were removed, more likely turned off (so they said) because of the outcry. That was after they were bought and installed without any notice. I didn't know this was even being discussed. I don't live in the city of San Diego, but just like Ms. Gellis, I am there often enough. It's 1984, just took a little longer to get here.

• On the post: Co-Sponsor Of Unconstitutional AADC Law Completely Misrepresents Court’s Ruling, Showing His Lack Of Attention To Detail

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 25 Sep, 2023 @ 05:46pm

  As much as I would not want to live some in places, I'm becoming embarrassed about living in California by these bozos. I don’t think it’s a good thing when we have some of the most extreme assholes on both sides representing us.

• On the post: Foxconn’s Shriveled Wisconsin Subsidy Scam Stumbles Forth With Sale Of Two Key Buildings

  

  danderbandit ( profile ), 05 Sep, 2023 @ 01:22pm

  Have you heard that the Foxconn founder is running for president, again, of Taiwan? And wants closer ties to the mainland?

Next >>