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SamuelAdams

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5. This is a perfect political issue for Democrats.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 05:49 PM

16 hrs ago

It is being done by the oligarchs to further enrich the oligarchs. The data centers will use power and water, making those resources more scarce for residents. They are training AI to take jobs away from the residents. The ordinary citizens are footing the bill for these centers because Republicans are giving the owners massive tax giveaways.

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US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials [View all] BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago OP

Just one more example of shared misery in the Trump era Fiendish Thingy 17 hrs ago #1

Watch out, these tech Tycoons think they're being smart. They're now calling these monstrosities "Data Barns" Cheezoholic 17 hrs ago #2

OR popsdenver 15 hrs ago #7

We need to put billionaires in thier place I_UndergroundPanther 13 hrs ago #11

There's always a risk of double-dealing by local officials; snot 17 hrs ago #3

This is an situation that is ripe for bribes and opaque deals. erronis 16 hrs ago #4

Yes!!!!!!!!! popsdenver 15 hrs ago #8

This is a perfect political issue for Democrats. SamuelAdams 16 hrs ago #5

Especially since the GQP are the ones refusing to regulate this shit. Karasu 16 hrs ago #6

Do you really want to be volunteer victims? BattleRow 15 hrs ago #10

I hope Dems jump on this and go all out! calimary 15 hrs ago #9