Shocker: Last Night’s ‘Viral’ Pro-Data Center Party Is Tied to Thiel, the Koch Institute, and Other AI Boosters
In town halls and city council meetings across the nation, hatred of data centers continues to be one of the few issues where Americans of all stripes can find common ground. Even previously data center-friendly politicians have had to pull hasty reversals on the topic as the midterm elections creep closer, and it’s become harder and harder to deny that constituents detest the things. Of course, there is no such thing as a universally held position.
- ▪In town halls and city council meetings across the nation, hatred of data centers continues to be one of the few issues where Americans of all stripes can find common ground.
- ▪Even previously data center-friendly politicians have had to pull hasty reversals on the topic as the midterm elections creep closer, and it’s become harder and harder to deny that constituents detest the things.
- ▪Of course, there is no such thing as a universally held position.
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In town halls and city council meetings across the nation, hatred of data centers continues to be one of the few issues where Americans of all stripes can find common ground. Even previously data center-friendly politicians have had to pull hasty reversals on the topic as the midterm elections creep closer, and it’s become harder and harder to deny that constituents detest the things. Of course, there is no such thing as a universally held position. Wherever you find a plurality of people saying “Wow, that movie was great,” there will always be some sad creature lurking in the shadows ready to explain why it sucks and how everyone who enjoyed it is just another dumb slug.
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