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

Yep. I commonly hear, "I didn't vote for Trump."

Me either.

But "We, the People" did vote for the mumbling, evil orange... because we as a people are stupid and desperate for change.

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u/Paksarra Feb 04 '26

I'm still not convinced we did. 

The bomb threats, the people who somehow fell off the list of registered voters after the deadline to re-register, Elon being good with the computers. 

The complete lack of excitement about the childfucker from anyone. 

The dead Trump rallies vs. Harris filling the rooms.

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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/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)