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young people still don't vote in Ca
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 06 11:01
Did you see this?: latimes.com Another stupid Newsom move. Don't know who would ever vote for this guy.
Re: young people still don't vote in Ca
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 06 16:20
Interesting. We definitely were not taught how to register to vote, but we were told how to enroll in the selective service. What a world. What's particularly depressing is how far Michigan is ahead of Ca in this respect.
Re: Good Samaritan Hospital Breast Care Center Appointment Confirmation (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 06 16:21
Wham! Bam! Thank you, maam.
Re: You've Got Voice Mail my-Oakland-voicemail-number
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 06 17:20
I'll get my drugs tomorrow (Wednesday).
tasks
From: robert
Oct 07 00:07
continue going through downloaded email ask Mike and Nicolas why does this question always pivot to a Marxist definition? "definition of a worker in the American capitalist system" add to Youtube queue youtube.com go through little appt book put prescripti...
definition of a worker
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 07 07:04
I found something weird w.r.t. AI chatbots. If you query "definition of a worker in the American capitalist system", it always brings up the Marxist definition of a worker. (I wasn't able to try either Grok nor Claude.) Go ahead and try it and tell me if y...
rebooting your computer
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 07 08:26
I'd like to reboot your computer on Friday. Just FYI.
Re: Our 2026 Voter Guide is here. Now let¢s win. (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 07 10:19
Yeah, they are already on my list and already considered them on my ballot.
tasks
From: robert
Oct 08 00:06
make reminder to "put cover on car" post to Mike and Nicolas didn't know that deception was a big indication of AI getting out of control cloudsecurityalliance.org celebrate Sue Lee's birthday look for magnifying glass at Target figure out tasks that can d...
out of control AI
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 08 08:38
I was listening to a story about RSI. I didn't know that the biggest indicator of problems is when the AI tries hiding what it's doing from both the humans and other machines. It's sort of like a mischievous kid. 👶 cloudsecurityalliance.org
Re: definition of a worker
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 08 08:41
Actually, trying to define what a "worker" is is remarkably difficult. For example, how do you define an independent contractor who owns his own "means of production" but also employs himself? Anyway, wikipedia.org does seem to be most succinct yet skirtin...
Re: jessy just messaged you (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 08 10:41
✔
Re: definition of a worker
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 08 17:33
Yeah. When I first encountered the original "Marxist" definitions, I went down a rabbit hole. Marx had a very narrow definition of what a worker is (which makes sense for his overall arguments), and it certainly didn't include self-employed (independent co...
Re: definition of a worker
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 08 17:34
Right. He called these people "petite bourgeoisie", and that these people almost always ended up becoming "workers" (i.e., working for someone else for pay, using someone else's resources, and having someone else own the result of the labor). I can think o...
Trump filters
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 08 17:43
In general, I find it difficult to follow what President Trump says. Sometimes he says things that aren't true, or says something that will never happen, or says something outrageous for effect. I probably would not bother listening to him at all, but, if ...
tasks
From: robert
Oct 09 00:07
send to Mike and Nicolas spur.org Including partial ID numbers with names and addresses on mail-ballot envelopes (as would be required under this proposition) could increase privacy and identity-theft risks when combined with information exposed through ot...
Re: definition of a worker
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 09 08:15
Yeah. I think philosophies, like the sciences, adapt. Newtonian physics is useful for basic understanding of physics, but you need to move to Einsteinian physics for other purposes. Philosophies usually adapt over time, but keep their footing in some basic...
vote-by-mail in Ca
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 09 08:18
spur.org "Including partial ID numbers with names and addresses on mail-ballot envelopes (as would be required under this proposition) could increase privacy and identity-theft risks when combined with information exposed through other data breachesuot; I ...
tasks
From: robert
Oct 10 00:07
make electricity assistance application be every 2 years ask Marnie about phone situation stairs thyroid meds are fine go through text messages about Marnie's state housing inspection early Sept review eu.org add "fill crack in south wall in garaet; read d...
the slow-decline death
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 10 07:29
Yeah, it's hard to say whether a slow decline and fade-away is better than just "ripping off the band-aid". I mean, if Gary had been hit by a car or eaten by raccoon, it would've been just as fast -- it's shocking and disturbing and sad all at once. Unlike...
history meetup
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 10 08:05
Could you please review?: meetup.com
Re: ðŸ“… FW: Saturday: Can you make "The Commons:A Monthly Gathering for the Coh ousing Curious (Virtual, National)"?
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 08:17
I registered. The Zoom is at zoom.us , but, since you'll be yoga-ing, I guess we'll skip this one.
adulting
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 08:28
I listened to this.
Re: October 5, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 09:54
Maybe his thinking is that, once the abortion happens, it's over and done with, whereas a marriage is "forever"? I think we've already seen the chaos that getting rid of a nationwide right to abortion has done, and getting rid of same-sex marriage would b...
Re: Omega Healthcare wins 2026 AI Breakthrough Gold Award (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:00
I guess the brain is last frontier. Once machines are embedded into every human brain at birth, reading and recording every thought, it's game over -- humans will stop being humans. At least, as we now know them.
Re: women in AI industry
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:05
I wonder to what extent the caste system layers into gender?
Re: Salinas,Steinbeck,housing
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:17
Or, implement strict urban growth boundaries (greenbelts) so that dense housing is the only choice. But, NIMBY is likely to stop any development whatsoever. Nothing drives the animal spirits like using your house as a piggybank.
b-b-b-billionaires
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 10 10:18
Were you going to send this to Heather? youtube.com
Re: Florida weighs ditching property taxes and sticking Canadians with the bill
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:22
Watch out. This same nonsense could happen in our beloved state of Ca. Let's hope that this stupid proposition on capping local taxes gets voted down.
Re: SV poll
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:37
The “chasing grandchildren” phenomenon is interesting. I guess the untoward side-effect of high housing prices is the breaking of families and, potentially, family ties.
Re: anti-anti-fa
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 10 10:44
theguardian.com This just adds to the confusion since you'd think that President Trump and his administration would want to help AntiFA "cast out" the fascists. Maybe this is just another case where I don't understand or believe what Trump is saying, and I...
Re: NSPM-7 Defendants Union
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:45
I wish we all wouldn't have to waste our time with all this nonsense. Canadians have it lucky.
Re: SAVE ACT/SAVE database
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 10:55
Might be a good idea to download your SSA benefits regularly in case you are designated as an enemy of the state and your earnings history erased.
Re: livestream firing squad execution
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 11:01
Probably.
Re: San José is infested with this tree. (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 11:06
I didn't know that you need to crush the leaves to release their foul odor. So, if we did use it as repellent, we'd need to crush the leaves first.
Re: fix text message phone number on No's keypoint
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 11:07
We could do this tomorrow before we get our shots. What do you think? There's no overall rush, but it should be done well before we die.
Re: b-b-b-billionaires
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 11:10
👍
Re: Important Upcoming Events! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 11:53
Did you know that Judge Frederick S. Chung already won the election and any "no" vote will do nothing? ballotpedia.org
Re: Important Upcoming Events! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 12:13
Below is my revised choices. I modified a few. Proposition 1 - YES Proposition 2 - YES Proposition 3 - YES Proposition 4 - YES Proposition 5 - YES Proposition 37 - YES Proposition 38 - NO Proposition 39 - NO Proposition 40 - YES Proposition 41 - NO Proposi...
Re: history meetup
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 12:14
Does this mean you will review it?
Re: history meetup
From: Noelle <noelle>
Oct 10 12:38
yeah=I did
You've scheduled: What Historians Say: America's Caste System
From: "Meetup" <http://www.meetup.com/~info>
Oct 10 15:38
Title: You've scheduled: What Historians Say: America's Caste System You're going! What Historians Say: America's Caste System Adventures in History and Culture Your Meetup event has been scheduled! 10/18/2026, 6:30:00 PM PDT San Pedro Square Market: Downt...
Re: Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See This (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 10 15:41
Do you want to see 4 hours of Elon Musk?
tasks
From: robert
Oct 11 00:06
get shot at 4:15pm CVS Pharmacy flu shot go to meetup today remove packages on mini / No's computer linux-headers-6.1.0-52-common linux-headers-6.1.0-52-amd64 go through little appt book make food list using CSA Box make reminder to download SSA benefits r...
Re: Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See This (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 11 08:56
OK, added it to the podcast queue.
Re: figure out why No's computer never goes to sleep
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 11 08:57
I think it was the sound was left on on a browser tab. It went to sleep.
Re: Valyries
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 11 12:16
OK, this coming Sat.
Re: Valkyries
From: Noelle <noelle>
Oct 11 12:40
fixed the spelling
anniversary options
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 11 13:02
happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net yelp.to yelp.to Probably too late for Flea Cafe.
Re: anniversary options
From: Noelle <noelle>
Oct 11 13:34
I wrote them about closure
Re: anniversary options
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 11 13:35
OK, nix that. Nope. Any choice / preferences?
tasks
From: robert
Oct 12 00:07
clean space on backup hard drive announce meetup meetup.com celebrate Columbus Day ⛵ make sure reading glasses are not getting loose drop ballot into ballot voting box backup work laptop
Re: zoom upgrade
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 12 07:51
OK, I upgraded Zoom on your machine.
dictators
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 12 08:31
We know that Biden ruffled feathers with Saudi Arabia and several other dictatorships. But, why did Trump take a sudden turn from all previous presidents to cozy up to dictators such as Jair Bolsonaro, Kim Jong Un, and Vladimir Putin? 🤷 msn.com
tasks
From: robert
Oct 13 00:07
check that Noelle did not leave key in front door lock clone No's computer meetup.com put away No's work table in front room weigh using Omada health scale empty dishwasher
newspeak
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 13 08:20
banned-books.org You're right -- that was an unfair. However, besides the 14 districts that ban the book in the United States, both Cuba and China ban the book nationwide. I guess the article should've said "nationwide" instead of "federaluot; so that it c...
persimmons custard
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 13 09:40
It was suggested that persimmons can be a substitute for pureed pumpkin. So, you could try this recipe: thehappyglutenfreevegan.com Doubling this recipe would make sense so that you could use a full can of coconut milk. In that case, instead of 15 oz. pure...
Re: anniversary options
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 13 16:26
Yeah, let's do it!
Re: persimmons custard
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 13 16:29
I guess you could buy coconut milk at Nijia Market. Or maybe even the corner market. 🤮
Re: Your Popelouchum Estate order is out for delivery! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 13 16:30
Yeah. And knocked loudly.
tasks
From: robert
Oct 14 00:07
meetup.com ~/trash/20261014/Fidelity-Adding_beneficiaries.pdf ServerAliveCountMax ExitOnForwardFailure yes weigh using Omada health scale walk 5000 steps if did not do 50-min RBG workout or yoga or do enough outside yard work
Re: how I voted
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 14 17:28
I just recently found out about the concept of "undervoting", where people don't vote for or against an individual or a proposition. capitolweekly.net is an interesting article about this.
Re: how I voted
From: Brian <http://www.cs..edu/~b>
Oct 14 17:48
Interesting, thanks. I just hope the Dems figure out that my undervote came about because their candidate isn't Democatic enough to win me.
tasks
From: robert
Oct 15 00:07
make sure ssh_config settings correct on macbook ServerAliveCountMax ExitOnForwardFailure yes modify autossh to use "-M 0" on macbook make sure beneficiaries are designated on Fidelity and UKG do yard work and other outside tasks during clear weather pick ...
Re: Fw: Join the Anti-War Contingent at NoKings + other events
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 15 07:49
Is this supposed to include a protest at where-I-live City Hall? I don't see it.
Re: Fw: Join the Anti-War Contingent at NoKings + other events
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 15 08:25
The listening session will be from 6pm to 8pm. Do you want to attend? It will probably be packed and won't leave a lot of time for dinner.
Re: Fw: Join the Anti-War Contingent at NoKings + other events
From: Noelle <noelle>
Oct 15 09:05
no. I think I learned enough about the city's approach and mitigations from the deliberative democracy session.
Re: Fw: Join the Anti-War Contingent at NoKings + other events
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 15 09:41
Do you still want to go to the early rally, come home, and then watch (or listen) on Zoom?
Takeuchi
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 15 11:27
They want you to confirm.
Re: REMINDER: ACLU-SCC chapter meeting tonight (Oct 15) (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 15 13:56
There's a proliferation of Zoom meetings.
Re: fetchmail authentication failed on http://dummy.us.eu.org/http://www.secure285.inmotionhosting.com/~noelle (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 15 16:50
You mean, unumhumbrewing? Nah, we can get rid of it. You'll need to get out of pine and re-enter your password if I do get rid of it.
Re: Fw: Join the Anti-War Contingent at NoKings + other events
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 15 19:03
Thanks.
Re: Fidelity - beneficiaries
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 15 19:52
I see that there is a drop-down for "trust" associated with the name for the Fidelity accounts. There is no such drop-down for the 401K accounts, and those already have the word "trust" in the beneficiary name. I think the existing beneficiary names are fi...
tasks
From: robert
Oct 16 00:07
clone No's computer recharge primary MP3 player download podcasts to primary MP3 device youtube.com expect No to go to Steampunk Convention today test peripheral vision in eyes using Alleye weigh using Omada health scale pull tall grass in back yard that c...
tech workers and unions
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 08:16
youtube.com I imagine that many of you already heard about this book since it's been out for a month. It's good to hear the story from the side of a tech worker!
buying votes
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 08:17
I'm glad you pushed back. I think I was wrong. Apparently, most of the payments will be going to battleground districts, not purely Republican ones, according moneywise.com . So, I guess this money may be being used to "buy votes", unlike what I said origi...
Saturday's iterinary?
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 13:57
This is all I know right now: 1. No Kings march at noon. 2. Rush thing at Teske's at 2pm. 3. Film 4. Dinner Do you know if dinner is after the film? Or, before?
Re: Fidelity - beneficiaries
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 17:09
The beneficiary is "ROBERT AND NOELLE LIVING TRUST". It sounds like I'll need to change this to just "Noelle". I'll do that.
Re: Fidelity - beneficiaries
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 18:28
Thanks. We should review our beneficiaries on our Nov 6 meeting. I set the trust as the primary for the Health Savings Account and the non-retirement accounts. But, again, we can review these at our meeting.
Re: Saturday's iterinary?
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 18:29
Oh, wait, there's also the basketball game?
Re: Stop the Bleeding course
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 16 19:03
Now that you don't have your meetings on Thursdays, do you want to go to this?
Re: Valyries
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 07:45
12:30pm?
inherited traits
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 17 07:59
I think this sort of question (at least, I think this is what you are implying) comes up a lot. For example, we know that MLKJ was a womanizer (see reddit.com ), but, while we don't like what he did in his personal life, we still like what he said. For som...
living in denial
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 17 08:05
We all have to live in some level of denial and intentional "forgetfulness". I often think of Ben Affleck finding that his family owned slaves. (reddit.com ). He badly wanted to paint himself as a "good" person, not only to lie to himself but to the public...
Re: Stop the Bleeding course
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 17 10:04
If not, I can go by myself.
Re: hips
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 10:07
The article didn't mention squatting. I can feel that loosing my hips. I'll have to pretend Gary is stil around.
Re: AI, medical debt,billing & coding
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 10:23
Seems like this would be ripe for federal regulation once the Dems get in. Let's hope that tech stocks continue to decline, making AI company IPOs less likely, and allowing any legislation more palatable.
Re: punishing the poor and the politics
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 10:36
I wish this article would give stats about whether income quantiles increased or decreased based on particular policies. That would make it easier to measure "poverty".
Re: Note on Roger Waters and Other Superior Moral Beings (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 10:40
I could agree that someone can appreciate art based on the art itself, for myself, I am much more attracted to the political art than any other kind. There's no accounting for taste.
Re: anti-fascist economics
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 10:46
I'm amazed that there wasn't a single mention of sewer socialists in this entire artcle.
Re: DOGE plunder
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 10:57
Probably something equivalent has happened in history (i.e., where government consultants were brought in and ended up just profiting from the information they gleaned while there), but I cannot think of any. The worse part is that we can't vote these peo...
Re: DOGE plunder
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Oct 17 15:49
Just to make sure I understand what you're saying: you mean that, if, say, a private oil company is used to provide oil to the army, they are benefiting after the contract is done by the expanded oil fields that needed to be built to supply the oil? And, t...
film next Sunday
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 17 15:53
One of the TWC guys sent this.
Re: Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender (fwd)
From: http://www.cuds.dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Oct 18 00:09
Oh, this one is spoofing your email address. There's not much info in the headers, but Google was right to bounce this. I recommend saving the original in a "junk" folder (create it if it doesn't exist).

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