<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail-m-auto gmail-text-base gmail-py-[18px] gmail-px-3 gmail-md:px-4 gmail-w-full gmail-md:px-5 gmail-lg:px-4 gmail-xl:px-5"><div class="gmail-mx-auto gmail-flex gmail-flex-1 gmail-gap-4 gmail-text-base gmail-md:gap-5 gmail-lg:gap-6 gmail-md:max-w-3xl gmail-lg:max-w-[40rem] gmail-xl:max-w-[48rem]"><div class="gmail-group/conversation-turn gmail-relative gmail-flex gmail-w-full gmail-min-w-0 gmail-flex-col"><div class="gmail-flex-col gmail-gap-1 gmail-md:gap-3"><div class="gmail-flex gmail-max-w-full gmail-flex-col gmail-flex-grow"><div dir="auto" class="gmail-min-h-8 gmail-text-message gmail-flex gmail-w-full gmail-flex-col gmail-items-end gmail-gap-2 gmail-whitespace-normal gmail-break-words gmail-text-start gmail-[.text-message+&]:mt-5"><div class="gmail-flex gmail-w-full gmail-flex-col gmail-gap-1 empty:hidden gmail-items-end gmail-rtl:items-start"><div class="gmail-relative gmail-max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] gmail-rounded-3xl gmail-bg-token-message-surface gmail-px-5 gmail-py-2.5"><div class="gmail-whitespace-pre-wrap">will he withhold funds</div><div class="gmail-absolute gmail-bottom-0 gmail-right-full gmail-top-0 gmail--mr-3.5 gmail-hidden gmail-pr-5 gmail-pt-1 gmail-[.group\/conversation-turn:hover_&]:block"><span class="gmail-"><button aria-label="Edit message" class="gmail-flex gmail-h-9 gmail-w-9 gmail-items-center gmail-justify-center gmail-rounded-full gmail-text-token-text-secondary gmail-transition gmail-hover:bg-token-main-surface-tertiary"></button></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><h6 class="gmail-sr-only">ChatGPT said:</h6><div class="gmail-m-auto gmail-text-base gmail-py-[18px] gmail-px-3 gmail-md:px-4 gmail-w-full gmail-md:px-5 gmail-lg:px-4 gmail-xl:px-5"><div class="gmail-mx-auto gmail-flex gmail-flex-1 gmail-gap-4 gmail-text-base gmail-md:gap-5 gmail-lg:gap-6 gmail-md:max-w-3xl gmail-lg:max-w-[40rem] gmail-xl:max-w-[48rem]"><div class="gmail-flex-shrink-0 gmail-flex gmail-flex-col gmail-relative gmail-items-end"><div><div class="gmail-pt-0"><div class="gmail-gizmo-bot-avatar gmail-flex gmail-h-8 gmail-w-8 gmail-items-center gmail-justify-center gmail-overflow-hidden gmail-rounded-full"><div class="gmail-relative gmail-p-1 gmail-rounded-sm gmail-flex gmail-items-center gmail-justify-center gmail-bg-token-main-surface-primary gmail-text-token-text-primary gmail-h-8 gmail-w-8"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-group/conversation-turn gmail-relative gmail-flex gmail-w-full gmail-min-w-0 gmail-flex-col gmail-agent-turn"><div class="gmail-flex-col gmail-gap-1 gmail-md:gap-3"><div class="gmail-flex gmail-max-w-full gmail-flex-col gmail-flex-grow"><div dir="auto" class="gmail-min-h-8 gmail-text-message gmail-flex gmail-w-full gmail-flex-col gmail-items-end gmail-gap-2 gmail-whitespace-normal gmail-break-words gmail-text-start gmail-[.text-message+&]:mt-5"><div class="gmail-flex gmail-w-full gmail-flex-col gmail-gap-1 empty:hidden gmail-first:pt-[3px]"><div class="gmail-markdown gmail-prose gmail-w-full gmail-break-words gmail-dark:prose-invert gmail-light"><p>It is uncertain whether President Trump will ultimately withhold federal disaster relief funds from California. His statements about potentially doing so could be part of his broader strategy to pressure the state into adopting forest management policies that align with his views. However, actually withholding funds would likely face significant legal and political challenges.</p><h3>Factors to Consider:</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Legal Constraints:</strong><br>Federal disaster relief funds are typically allocated through laws such as the Stafford Act, which governs federal assistance during emergencies. Arbitrarily withholding funds could face legal challenges from California or affected residents, as it may violate these statutes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Political Backlash:</strong><br>Withholding disaster relief funds could provoke significant opposition from Democrats, California officials, and even members of his own party. It could also alienate voters, particularly those directly affected by disasters who rely on federal assistance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Congressional Oversight:</strong><br>Congress often has oversight authority over federal funding. Lawmakers could intervene to ensure that disaster relief funds are distributed as intended, potentially overriding any executive attempts to block aid.</p></li><li><p><strong>Precedent and Optics:</strong><br>Withholding disaster relief funds could set a controversial precedent and draw criticism for prioritizing politics over aiding Americans in need. This may lead to negative public perception and media scrutiny.</p></li></ol><p>While President Trump has made similar threats in the past, he has not previously followed through on withholding funds for disaster relief. It remains to be seen if this time will be different or if his administration will find alternative ways to address his concerns.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM Michael <<a href="mailto:bmike1@gmail.com">bmike1@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">I follow the news often. I'll look to Chat and see what I find.<br><br><politics><br><br>I'll look into whether or not Trump is willing to withhold $ from Cal.<br><br></politics><font color="#888888"><br></font><div>BBC better answered that question. it appears he won't.</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss <<a href="mailto:plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org" target="_blank">plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">On 2025-01-24 17:56, Snyder, Alexander J via PLUG-discuss wrote:<br>
> Hi Michael.<br>
> <br>
> Using ChatGPT or other LLMs as a valid source of news will end very<br>
> badly, and very likely you'll have had no idea anything bad was going<br>
> on.<br>
> <br>
> At it's core, it's just a probability of what word is most likely to<br>
> come next. People often say the A.I. "talks" with confidence, and as<br>
> such, has an incredible power to persuade.<br>
> <br>
> The single best piece of advice I ever heard was from a radio DJ ....<br>
> If you say anything with enough confidence in your voice, they'll<br>
> believe anything you say.<br>
> <br>
> This and also when the A.I. totally hallucinates but invents these<br>
> facts with such clarity and intention, that I have no ingrained reason<br>
> to distrust.<br>
> <br>
> The number of times the Python code it's has helped me with contains a<br>
> library or shell command that just simply doesn't exist, but I never<br>
> caught it because I trust it to not lead me astray ... Which it has<br>
> done a few times.<br>
> <br>
> Just my unsolicited opinions. Carry on<br>
<br>
Interesting. I have tested ChatGPT many times writing PHP code. I am <br>
currently using it to create a framework. I already have a bunch of <br>
code written and it helps me with certain things.<br>
<br>
I interacted with Chat about configuring Postfix, dovecot, squirrel <br>
mail, Bind, let's encrypt (to include configuring cron), and possibly <br>
more.<br>
<br>
I have some familiarity with all these except squirrel mail and what I <br>
saw beat all other documents or tutorial sources.<br>
<br>
Having lots of PHP experience helps me validate the code. I do not know <br>
everything and I used to use Google to search for answers. I now look <br>
to Chat for help!! I use the free version and I rarely login.<br>
<br>
I follow the news often. I'll look to Chat and see what I find.<br>
<br>
<politics><br>
<br>
I'll look into whether or not Trump is willing to withhold $ from Cal.<br>
<br>
</politics><br>
<br>
Keith<br>
<br>
.<br>
> <br>
> ---<br>
> Thanks,<br>
> Alexander<br>
> <br>
> Sent from my Google Pixel 7 Pro<br>
> <br>
> On Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 17:42 Michael via PLUG-discuss<br>
> <<a href="mailto:plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org" target="_blank">plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
>> I found a very good means of getting unbiased reports about<br>
>> anything. Reports the way they used to be. Just the news. Make your<br>
>> own decisions. Ask chatgpt. And then you can go go further into the<br>
>> information. For instance I asked for the latest news on trump and<br>
>> it told me he was in California and that he might withhold fema<br>
>> funds. I then asked why and it told me and then it said that most<br>
>> of the land was under federal responsibility I then asked why the<br>
>> government didn't clean the land.... etc.<br>
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