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In JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, a "palantr" is a seeing stone that can be used to distort truth and present selective visions of reality. During the War of the Ring, a palantr falls under the control of Sauron, who uses it to manipulate and deceive.

Palantir Technologies bears a striking similarity. It sells an AI-based platform that allows its users " among them, military and law enforcement agencies " to analyze personal data, including social media profiles, personal information and physical characteristics. These are used to identify and surveil individuals.

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"In March, Trump signed an executive order requiring all agencies and departments of the federal government to share data on Americans. To get the job done, Trump chose Palantir Technologies.

According to New York Times reporting, Palantir's software may now be used to combine data gleaned from the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.

Meanwhile, the administration wants access to citizens' and others' bank account numbers and medical claims."

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-05 08:48 PM | Reply

You get nothing. Good day, sir

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-05 09:20 PM | Reply

Billionaires have no right to exist

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-05 11:58 PM | Reply

imo, Mr Thiel, who apparently gave us VP Vance, has major internal issues he need take a step back and try to resolve.

Why do I hold that opinion? Well, his possible internal angst seems to be portrayed upon the US political system.

Case in point: VP Vance.

So, if I may be so bold to suggest to Mr Thiel, look inward, and fix yourself, before you try to fix the Country.


#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-06 12:04 AM | Reply

#3: static.toiimg.com

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 12:10 AM | Reply

So, Dr Reich is championing the obvious with this Op-Ed piece about nefarious Palantir, maybe even putting a few bucks in his pocket along the way.

In 2022, Dr. Reich wrote an alarmist Op-Ed blasting AIPAC:

AIPAC is on the way to becoming a Republican front group. Much of AIPAC's trove is coming from Republican donors. In May, Republican billionaires Paul Singer and Bernie Marcus donated $1 million each to AIPAC's super PAC. Marcus famously gave $7 million to President Trump's campaign in 2016. So far in this election cycle, AIPAC has endorsed over 100 Republican candidates who refused to certify the 2020 election results.

What to do about this?

First, Democrats must stop allowing AIPAC to be a Democratic kingmaker. The Democratic leadership in Congress must openly criticize AIPAC's role in Democratic primaries. Democratic candidates should cease taking money from AIPAC in primaries and condemn candidates who do.


Do you think Andrew Cuomo, Kirsten Gillibrand, or Chuck Schumer got the memo?

Note that Dr Reich did not criticize AIPAC when President Joe Biden kept allowing arms shipments to Israel throughout the entirety of 2024 and the Gaza genocide. Nor did Robert Reich mention the Gaza genocide as a potential reason for Harris/Walz losing in 2024 when 6,265,888 antiwar voters stayed home in disgust on 5 Nov. In a YouTube podcast, Dr. Reich blamed poor messaging for the Democratic loss in 2024.

I'll say it's poor messaging. Joe Biden and the Democrats allowing Israel to drop munitions on Palestinians day in and day out certainly is poor messaging. Now we get to hear from Dr Reich yet again.

Link:

www.courant.com

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#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 02:11 AM | Reply

Even Rcade won't be immune.

#7 | Posted by shoeless at 2025-07-06 08:51 AM | Reply

There's no more dangerous or powerful exponent of an authoritarian technocracy than Peter Thiel. Palantir shouldn't be allowed anywhere near government data.

Like his ideological pal Curtis Yarvin, Thiel is a radical extremist, a raving madman who wants to upend democracy and put government in the hands of tech-business executives. Thiel is quite literally an enemy of the United States. Go ahead, do your own research.

#8 | Posted by cbob at 2025-07-06 09:52 AM | Reply

#8: Yup, another champion of apartheid come to feast on America's economy, taking advantage of the fetid Republican electorate-- like Felon Musk and Dummkopf Trumpf. And there's no stopping Peter Thiel. Our moribund Congress? Members of Congress-- from both parties-- are well-insulated from draconian policies. Every two years, a Congressman banks $348,000. Their salaries, pensions, and health insurance programs remain unaffected, no matter who is POTUS. The worst thing that happened to a US Senator was getting unjustly thrown to the ground recently by DHS thugs and a congressional aide was zip-tied by ICE goons in NYC; otherwise, Congress is a kabuki theater.

#9 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 01:46 PM | Reply

Theil (the PAypal Founder) and Yarvin et al are fans of Corporations in control of the Gov rather than the People. So, no democracy, as Republicans have always wanted.

They often cite Singapore as the perfect example; run by a Corporate CEO who serves at the pleasure of the Board, not the People.

Peter Thiel's plan to become CEO of America

www.niskanencenter.org

How the "Soft" Dictatorship of Lee Kuan Yew Became a Template for the American Right

The Singaporean leader implemented a unique vision of state control. Some Republicans want to see the same in the United States.

www.motherjones.com

www.newyorker.com

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-06 01:53 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Hi Corky: Thanks for the resources about quiet, nefarious and relatively under the radar Peter Thiel.

Sidenote: Recall that last year, before the 5 Nov 2024 calamity, Felon Musk incorporated two companies in Texas: "United States of America, Inc" and "Group America LLC."

Is the oligarch plan for the US complete privatization with no public spaces or resources for the masses, like PBS, Medicaid, or the National Parks?

Link:

www.chron.com

#11 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 02:05 PM | Reply

Stephen Miller owns a lot of Palantir stock.

#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-06 02:07 PM | Reply

Corporate Tech Bros own MAGA... it was the easiest not so hostile takeover ever!

#13 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-06 02:12 PM | Reply

Let's not forget abominable oligarch Mark Zuckerberg. After callously de-funding a school for under-privileged children in California, this ignoble miscreant crashed a classified White House meeting with USAF generals. The USAF High Command was perplexed as Zuckerberg doesn't have the security clearances necessary to learn about US stealth fighter technology. Apparently Zuckerberg just "showed up" unannounced: www.independent.co.uk

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#14 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 03:05 PM | Reply

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