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#3338084 1-Feb-2025 16:35

gzt: various Anglican Catholic denominations number around 35,000 members in 250 congregations. The Anglican Catholics officially are neither Anglicans or Catholics and are officially definitely not English Catholics.

You are correct. The Anglican Catholic "ACC" formed in 1977 leaving the Episcopal Church USA. They left primarily around the ordination of women and "liberal theology"

The ACC is more conservative / right-wing than the Episcopal Church USA , particularly on issues like LGBTQ+ rights and abortion.

But even for the ACC, a Nazi salute was too far.

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#3338093 1-Feb-2025 16:57

Kookoo:

Tinkerisk:

That would be like me saying you're not New Zealanders, otherwise you could solve the problem with Musk with No. 8 Wire.

That's actually hilarious. Just for the avoidance of doubt - I absolutely, unequivocally do not advocate for this. I just find the unintentional implication hilarious.

Well, the Nazis were not so squeamish with prisoners in Plötzensee (today Plötzensee Memorial) with meat hooks and wires!

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#3338149 1-Feb-2025 21:29

Presenter Thunderf00t is an Elon Musk hater, but Thunderf00t ain't wrong.

Heil the great doge empire!!

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#3338176 2-Feb-2025 09:04

Why Elon Musk keeps attacking Wikipedia

Joni Askola

"In this video, I discuss why Elon Musk and the MAGA movement have been targeting Wikipedia and launching repeated attacks against it.

Their motivations are interconnected, but simply put, they often claim to support free speech while only tolerating speech that aligns with their views or remains under their control.

Additionally, they see Wikipedia as an extension of the mainstream media, which they seek to discredit to undermine trust and gain greater control over the narrative.

I also explore ways to counter this, such as supporting Wikipedia through donations and reducing reliance on X."

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#3338831 3-Feb-2025 19:58

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/02/elon-musk-doge-access-federal-payment-system

What the hell does he need access to this for???

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#3338834 3-Feb-2025 20:09

I'm a bit confused by that story. SSN's in the US are, alongside DMV information, about as close as you can get to public information. I don't know about Medicare but I assume it's not that much more secure. The reason is that it has to be accessible to millions if not tens of millions of low-skilled government employees, as well as being used for pretty much everything and everywhere. Things like "break into such a sensitive federal database" don't make much sense, it sounds like he's trying to hack into a MySQL instance somewhere that contains everything on everybody rather than whatever it is that's actually happening.

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#3338934 3-Feb-2025 21:22

neb:

I'm a bit confused by that story. SSN's in the US are, alongside DMV information, about as close as you can get to public information.

I just asked an American (my wife) about this, she said that your Social Security is something you guard with your life as it can provide access to your credit history/information, ditto for information from the DMV. It's most certainly not public information at all.

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#3338936 3-Feb-2025 21:38

The SSN in the US is the de facto national ID number, which means everyone and everything asks for it and stores it, even though technically you're not supposed to. So you've got a universal ID that's sprayed across any number of dodgy barely-secured databases. Look at the number of them that are compromised in data breaches to see where this leads. A quick Google gives as one of the first hits:

The company whose data breach potentially exposed every American’s Social Security number to identity thieves finally has acknowledged the data theft

The DMV in the US is the employer of last resort, if you can't qualify as a Walmart greeter you can still work for the DMV. Which means the gatekeepers to DMV information are woefully underpaid, have awful working conditions, and... aren't necessarily the sharpest knives in the drawer [*]. Getting access to DMV info via an employee isn't that hard.

Incidentally, I have an SSN. I'm also not a US citizen or resident. The folks at Social Security probably aren't much better gatekeepers than the DMV folks.

[*] They do the best they can under the circumstances, but the awful work conditions and poor pay doesn't attract the best and brightest, particularly at the DMV where you're strongly motivated to minimise abuse from customers and just get them out the door again.

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#3338937 3-Feb-2025 21:58

To wade into this argument, yes, there's been so many corporate data breaches worldwide that many, maybe most, Social Security numbers are in the wild.

However it's one of the most important keys to unlock general havoc for Americans in particular. Your mother's maiden name, date of birth, and birth city are other classic keys.

10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Information: Social Security Administration

"Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution.

Here are 10 things you can start doing now to protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft:

1) Protect your Social Security number by keeping your Social Security card in a safe place at home. Don’t carry it with you or provide your number unnecessarily.
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#3339110 4-Feb-2025 15:12

"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently facing a leadership crisis, exacerbated by Elon Musk's influence. Michael Whitaker, the former FAA Administrator, resigned on January 20, 2025, following months of public pressure from Musk. This resignation came after a series of clashes between Musk and the FAA, primarily over safety regulations concerning SpaceX2. The timing of Whitaker's departure is particularly critical, as it coincided with a tragic midair collision in Washington, D.C., which resulted in 67 fatalities. This accident broke a 16-year streak of aviation safety in the United States and has raised serious concerns about the FAA's ability to respond effectively without a confirmed leader.
Key Points:
Musk's Influence: Elon Musk, now involved with the Trump administration's "Department of Government Efficiency," had repeatedly called for Whitaker's resignation after the FAA fined SpaceX for safety violations.
Safety Concerns: The FAA imposed a $633,000 fine on SpaceX for unauthorized changes to launch missions, leading to public criticism from Mus4.
Political Implications: Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about Musk's potential influence over aviation safety regulations and his role in Whitaker's resignation.
Leadership Vacuum: The FAA is currently without a Senate-confirmed leader during a critical time for aviation safety, raising questions about the agency's ability to address current challenges.
Broader Impact: This situation has sparked debates about the intersection of corporate interests and public safety in the aviation industry.
The controversy surrounding Musk's involvement and the FAA's leadership crisis highlights the complex relationship between government regulators and private industry leaders in the aerospace sector."

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#3339115 4-Feb-2025 15:35

Moahunter:

The controversy surrounding Musk's involvement and the FAA's leadership crisis highlights the complex relationship between government regulators and private industry leaders in the aerospace sector."

There is no "complex relationship between government regulators and private industry leaders" (in any industry, not only aerospace).

There should be no "relationship".

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#3339331 4-Feb-2025 19:51

https://www.latintimes.com/x-user-reveals-names-elon-musks-doge-employees-who-accessed-treasury-payment-system-musk-claims-574485

He really is quite thin-skinned, isn't he? Not sure what "crime" the person has committed here - and no one voted for Elon anyway, they voted for Trump!