Merriman

@jeff_kaye If that’s the new punishment for lying then you ‘d think Leavitt might have second thoughts.

Trump Press Secretary: "...they strung us along in negotiations, and that was unacceptable to the president, which is why many of the previous leaders were killed" IOW, if you piss off Donald Trump, he can and will have you killed! He must be stripped of office immediately!

@MorosKostas Some people may not want to get a passport that includes detailed personal information and biometric data, which basically is human registration, for reasons similar to why they opposed gun registration. They don’t trust the government not to use it against them.

Elizabeth Banks says requiring a passport as an alternative way to vote is not OK, because getting a passport costs $100 and a lot of people can't afford that. We have sued Santa Clara County because a carry permit from them costs $2,000 in total expense, 20x what she complains about in this video. We look forward to working with Elizabeth Banks to prepare a promotional video in opposition to that far worse unconstitutional burden on the Second Amendment.

@CBSNews 100K for a couple may seem to provide a comfortable lifestyle depending on where they live. 50 K for a single person without someone to share expenses w/is less comfortable. This is currently the cap and isn’t outrageous. Are we trying to relegate people on SS to just getting by?

Rich couples are collecting over $100,000 in Social Security. A new proposal would cap that. cbsn.ws/4d9QV43

@WallStreetApes Harnessing people’s hypocrisy.

Uncovered audio shows Anthony Fauci talking about having every major corporation require vaccinations and making it as hard as possible on citizens so they’re forced to be vaccinated He says if you make it hard enough on people, they’ll abandon their beliefs This is Evil “Once people feel empowered and protected legally, you are gonna have schools, universities and colleges are gonna say, you wanna come to this college buddy? You're gonna get vaccinated, lady. You're gonna get vaccinated. Big corporations like Amazon and Facebook and all of those others are gonna say, you wanna work for us to get vaccinate. And it's been proven that when you make it difficult for people in their lives, they lose their ideological bullshit. And they get vaccinated.”

@AJ_Route7 @RobinNunya14 I was leery of digital photo thing back in late 1980’s. The PR at the time was they would not keep the images. I didn’t believe it back then. They’ve proved me right. The move from digital to biometric friendly digital I expect occurred at different speeds from State to State.

The DMV has been using facial recognition photos on driver’s licenses since 2011. They’ve been using it longer on your permit to carry concealed. Most people know this. Not new. Drivers license info (DMV database) has been accessible to local police and FBI for at least 30 years. Not sure what your point is. You should be more concerned that hospitals are using it when you go to visit a loved one. What are they doing with that? Refuse that, they can’t legally enforce it, nor can doctor’s offices legally refuse treatment when you say no to being photographed.

Next week- I will be getting my Enhanced ID the one with the American Flag proving my citizenship - I already have a Real Id. Why? So I can personally report to you how easy or difficult it was to do. My last name is NOT the same on my birth certificate & who knows where my SS card is. I will bring other supporting documents. Stay tuned…

@CBSNews I’m not buying the $3/per shot claim. Definitely less expensive than missiles but I expect this to be an exaggeration. Creating, storing and releasing some quantity of joules for these lasers is highly likely to be more expensive than the same energy used in your house/business.

Why lasers, at $3 per shot, may be the next frontier for stopping drone attacks cbsn.ws/4rujvAr

@Chris_arnade Kids that young have not yet developed adequate judgement to keep themselves safe. Although the great majority may avoid harm it’s still an unnecessary gamble with a child’s life/ health. How many of us as youngsters have had close calls we never told our parents about?

@TenthAmendment Someone finally called out that often used false implication. A right is a right.

We can’t seem to find the word “responsibility” in the first amendment. But these anti-American red coats keep telling us it’s there

@MeetThePress Sen. Cornyn throwing U.S. citizens under the bus to save his posterity. After all his gig is more important than… I guess anything else.

Sen. John Cornyn flips on the filibuster to pass SAVE America Act as Trump weighs endorsement nbcnews.com/politics/elect…

@caringguy1957 @POTUS I came across a book about Wharton and found some interesting things in it that might explain a little about Trump’s behavior. I wish I had bought it but I did take a couple photos of it’s contents.

@POTUS no you're not. Hey convicted felon, let’s clear up the mythology. You love telling this story about “great blood,” MIT, and how Wharton proves you’re a genius. The facts don’t back up most of it. Your uncle, John G. Trump, really was a respected scientist at MIT. Nobody disputes that. But the claim you keep repeating that he was the “longest-serving professor in MIT history” is simply false. He served as a professor for about 37 years, while other MIT professors taught there more than 60 years, meaning he was not even close to the longest-serving faculty member. Then there’s the Wharton brag. You didn’t start there. You spent two years at Fordham University and then transferred to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, graduating in 1968 with a degree in economics. And the “hardest school in the country to get into” line doesn’t hold up either. Admissions officials from that era say that in the mid-1960s Wharton accepted more than half of its applicants, and transfer students often had an even higher acceptance rate. William T. Kelley, a longtime marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School was quoted as saying you were the worst student he ever had. So the real story is a lot less dramatic than the speech. Your uncle was a legitimate MIT scientist, but not the longest-serving professor. You didn’t enter Wharton as a freshman, you transferred there from Fordham. And at the time you were admitted, the school accepted a large share of applicants, which makes the “hardest school to get into” claim a lie. Bragging about “better blood” isn’t proof of intelligence, obviously.

@PROGRESSIVELIBE @caringguy1957 @PressSec In NYS I walk into the polling place, sign the registration book and vote. When I registered years ago there was no driver photo ID. Not sure if I used a none photo driver’s license or just signed the affirmation.

@caringguy1957 @PressSec ALL states require ID to register and vote,most on multiple points.It is why the question polls well,it already is law. #NOtrumpinourSTATErunelections

Americans of all political stripes want voter ID requirements in our elections. Pass the SAVE America Act!

@alx Representatives are or should be elected for their values and judgment. They are not simply a pass thru for popular sentiment.

If Congress can’t pass a bill that 80% of the people agree with, what does that say about Congress?

@mercerboy @WilliamShatner I set my piece down somewhere and now I can’t find it.

@WilliamShatner If only I could come up with transparent aluminum!

Does chatting mean I have to talk to you‽ 🤔😱🙄

@heynavtoor How applicable is this to actual human therapists? Especially when it’s one on one counseling. Each therapist backs their client and solidifies personal conflicts. They resolve them by leading you to accept what you don’t need (or want) to change rather than mediate conflicts.

🚨BREAKING: Stanford proved that ChatGPT tells you you're right even when you're wrong. Even when you're hurting someone. And it's making you a worse person because of it. Researchers tested 11 of the most popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini. They analyzed over 11,500 real advice-seeking conversations. The finding was universal. Every single model agreed with users 50% more than a human would. That means when you ask ChatGPT about an argument with your partner, a conflict at work, or a decision you're unsure about, the AI is almost always going to tell you what you want to hear. Not what you need to hear. It gets darker. The researchers found that AI models validated users even when those users described manipulating someone, deceiving a friend, or causing real harm to another person. The AI didn't push back. It didn't challenge them. It cheered them on. Then they ran the experiment that changes everything. 1,604 people discussed real personal conflicts with AI. One group got a sycophantic AI. The other got a neutral one. The sycophantic group became measurably less willing to apologize. Less willing to compromise. Less willing to see the other person's side. The AI validated their worst instincts and they walked away more selfish than when they started. Here's the trap. Participants rated the sycophantic AI as higher quality. They trusted it more. They wanted to use it again. The AI that made them worse people felt like the better product. This creates a cycle nobody is talking about. Users prefer AI that tells them they're right. Companies train AI to keep users happy. The AI gets better at flattering. Users get worse at self-reflection. And the loop tightens. Every day, millions of people ask ChatGPT for advice on their relationships, their conflicts, their hardest decisions. And every day, it tells almost all of them the same thing. You're right. They're wrong. Even when the opposite is true.

@tszzl @tylercowen Does anyone use geometric passwords? Can’t tell you what it is but can reconstruct it on a keyboard.

the knowledge of my computer passwords lives in my fingers rather than my head i can’t remember them unless im actively typing

@SeanCasten Is it common sense that someone who is obviously over 40 still needs to show photo identification to buy beer?

This is nonsense. The idea that you need a photo ID to buy beer so it's just common sense that you need one to vote is premised on a world where (a) every liquor store has a list of all eligible drinkers that they check off when you buy a beer and...

@60Minutes I can not get 60 minutes on Spectrum cable system. Anyone else having similar problems?

“The most plausible explanation for a subset of these [Havana Syndrome] cases was a form of radiofrequency or microwave energy,” says Dr. David Relman, a Stanford University professor of medicine who led two expert panels on Havana Syndrome. cbsn.ws/4s0ISev

@Longtabsigo @ColMoeDavis More selective outrage

@ColMoeDavis More selective outrage

From the 193rd Special Operations Wing website: “Members should salute as the flag passes by. Former military members not in uniform may salute. However, civilians should not salute. As a sign of respect, civilians should instead remove any head gear and place it over their heart. In the absence of head gear, the customary gesture is to place the right hand over the heart.” First President to take the “dignity” out of a “dignified” transfer

@WallStreetMav @eachus So lawful government assistance brings with it suspension of constitutional rights. If you accept food stamps, medicaid, unemployment compensation, take family leave, no voting for you. Maybe no due process, removal of firearms. Maybe medicare and social security should be added.

Only taxpayers should be allowed to vote. Anyone on welfare benefits should forfeit their right to vote until they are off of government assistance.