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rampartd

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2. why do they need 100s of data centers?

Reply to live love laugh (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 07:04 PM

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why not build them in space, where cooling is no problem?

what are these data centers doing for ME? i don't want these azzwholes knowing that much about me. will that help after i am "unbanked" because trump doesn't like my birth certificate?

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If you only listen to (or read) this IG transcript/link today it's worth it [View all] live love laugh Tuesday OP

Stunningly articulate. Thanks for the post. Raven123 Tuesday #1

why do they need 100s of data centers? rampartd Tuesday #2

Good questions. live love laugh Tuesday #3

In space, cooling is a VERY big problem. Shipwack Tuesday #6

Cooling can also occur by convection of air, water, or other fluid. No fluids in space, no convection. eppur_se_muova Wednesday #15

Thanks! I knew I was forgetting one... nt Shipwack Wednesday #17

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The Ohio House voted 88 to 0? mountain grammy Tuesday #7

It IS amazing that so many Nazis (Republicans) voted against big business !!! Jack Valentino Tuesday #13

Yes my first thought mountain grammy Tuesday #14

Wow this is amazing! This needs to be spread far and wide FakeNoose Tuesday #8

Sounds like a liberal or a christian. Very suspicious. Martin68 Tuesday #9

Good article, thank you canetoad Tuesday #10

Who is this Commie bastard? rubbersole Tuesday #11

We are having the same problem in Alberta, Canada Bev54 Tuesday #12

"An extraction" is a very curious use of language. I've referred to industries as "extractivists" or "extractionists" or eppur_se_muova Wednesday #16