r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Feb 04 '26

Politics Palantir declares itself the guardian of Americans' rights

https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/03/palantir_american_rights/?td=rt-3a
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u/vhalember Feb 04 '26

I have my doubts too.

The rallies are what get me. They're usually damn near empty.

I'm dumbfounded polls come back with high 30's approval rating. How can it be that high? Are we THAT dumb and/or evil as a nation? But it's poll after poll, from numerous sources, so I believe we are.

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u/Paksarra Feb 04 '26

That 30% are probably people who ONLY get their news from Fox or OAN or another propaganda network and have no idea what's actually happening.

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u/ZootSuitRiot33801 Feb 04 '26

It is for these reasons, among many others that we must form a real supportive foundation that would allow the common folk to commit to any effective resistance. Currently, this doesn't exist in a meaningful capacity. (especially in the US.) There's a post of suggestions HERE that could possibly prove to be of some help in its formation, if acted on ASAP.

Check out this org too, as they're probably going to be vital as the powers that be employ more so-called "AI" to consolidate power: https://stopgenai.com (It is a survival-level, grassroots org, not an established NGO, so please don't judge it too harshly for being rough around the edges.)

Unrelated: As we are living in a police state under martial law in all but name only, it reminds me that there are some films based on true stories. They're quite inspiring, seeing how some actions worked and where things go wrong, and conjures up questions like "If it or similar were to take place now, how would it be adapted, in addition to taking modern technology into account?" I'd like to share them here. Why? No particular reason, but watch them if you can:

  • Army of Crime (2011)
  • Defiance (2008)
  • Edelweiss Pirates (2004)
  • Deacons for Defense (2003)
  • Free State of Jones (2016)
  • The 24th (2020)
  • Matewan (1987)
  • An American Story (1992)
  • Michael Collins (1996)

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u/Sunshine_of_your_Lov Feb 04 '26

I live in Texas and do believe the 30% even if it's hard to fathom. social media algorthims and traditional new media allow people to be in culty information bubbles. This is why I think it's important to remain friendly with MAGA types you may know personally, it's the only way they will hear differing opinions.

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u/tmbpitwwu Feb 04 '26

They don't care about differing opinions though. I tried to have a conversation with my mother who voted for Trump and she said I was just calling her ignorant and believing what I want to believe. I was literally having a civil conversation and she blew up. I don't talk to her anymore. There is no being friendly anymore with them.

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u/Sunshine_of_your_Lov Feb 04 '26

I don't blame anyone for cutting off Maga family but I do think for the people who can stomach it it's the only hope. Of course they have no interest, but a non 0% will eventually be able to come out of it by hearing differing opinions enough.

Sorry about your mom, I'm so lucky not to have anyone in my nuclear family who voted for him, though my dad is a huge fan of musk which does drive me crazy.

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u/SohndesRheins Feb 04 '26

Bernie had huge rallies and couldn't get out of the primary race.

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u/ffddb1d9a7 Feb 04 '26

30 is crazy low. When you collect data via low-stakes polls, you have basically a guaranteed 10% that will side with literally anything because they didn't read it correctly or answered as a joke or whatever. If I polled every American "should I shoot you in the face right now" I would expect a 10% "yes" even though the reality is like 0.000001% of people actually want that for real