Unfortunately Tesla is up 34% from its low in March (I know because I shorted them before their earnings)

It’s an older expression I’ve never really understood or liked, but here you go (help from gemini)

“” The expression “It’s a gas” likely originated from Irish slang, where “gas” meant “a joke” or “something frivolous”. This usage gained traction in the 1920s and 1930s within the African American community during the Jazz Age, and James Baldwin used it in print in 1957. It was further popularized by the hippie movement in the 1960s.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Irish Slang: The earliest documented use of “gas” to mean “joke” or “frivolity” is in Irish slang, appearing in print by James Joyce in 1914.

Jazz Age: This usage of “gas” spread within the African American community during the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s.

James Baldwin: The phrase “It’s a gas” appeared in print for the first time in 1957 in a short story by James Baldwin.

Hippie Movement: The expression was further popularized by the hippie movement of the 1960s.

I hope it popularizes the idea of algorithmic control.

Me too. Invested in my setup last year :(

I’m still glad they wrote the piece.

Well I don’t give passes to Nazis (and the world is a bigger place than just the US). I guess I’ll just vote in favour of policies that we both support, rally against policies and parties that we both hate, and continue to advocate for a more equitable world.

You might not call me an ally, but I’ll call you one. (at least based on our limited interaction)

You’re fighting me for some reason (a self described liberal), who also wants to move the world forward to build an equitable world. By your definition I might be a leftist, but I (and others) don’t identify with that label.

“self-identifying liberals as they exist in the world today”

The world is a big place. Not sure if you mean “liberal” in the US context, “Liberal” as in the Canadian political party. “Neo-liberal” as in Economic position of Friedman economics, etc…

Leftist is also a relative term and isn’t very useful. You likely believe in important structural reforms surrounding minimum wage (perhaps UBI), environmental protection, universal affordable/accessible healthcare, strict banking regulation, drastic progressive taxation, harsh penalties for white collar crime, etc… But “left” of what, I doubt youre pushing for authoritarianism or communism?

My point is there are literally Nazis we are fighting right now. Maybe stop with the infighting as a result of ambiguous labels.

In political terms, “liberal” typically refers to a political and moral philosophy based on ideas of liberty, consent of the governed, and equality before the law. However, the meaning of “liberal” varies somewhat depending on context and location.

In the United States, liberalism generally refers to:

• Support for civil liberties and individual rights
• Advocacy for social equality and justice
• Belief in government intervention to address social and economic inequalities
• Support for progressive taxation and social welfare programs
• Emphasis on regulatory oversight of business and industry

In the broader international and historical context, liberalism is associated with:

• Support for democratic systems of government
• Protection of civil liberties and human rights
• Free markets with some government regulation
• Separation of church and state
• Rule of law and legal equality

Yeah, that’s not the definition of “liberal”

We need to stop using ambiguous terms like “leftist”. It’s way too broad and doesn’t help anyone. I identify as liberal (also too broad), and I likely believe in 90% of the policies you advocate for.