Hacker News: mickle00

New comment by mickle00 in ""Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes mainstream after OpenAI closes deal with U.S. Dow"

mickle00 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:24:54 +0000

Great to see this going mainstream

New comment by mickle00 in "The United States and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran"

mickle00 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:49:50 +0000

100% -- unfortunate, sad, and entirely predictable

New comment by mickle00 in "How do I cancel my ChatGPT subscription?"

mickle00 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:54:20 +0000

I just keep getting 'Something went wrong while canceling your subscription.' :(

New comment by mickle00 in "[dead]"

mickle00 — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:44:01 +0000

"In a brief ruling issued late Monday, the judge, Patrick J. Schiltz, of Federal District Court in Minnesota, said he recognized that ordering ICE’s acting director, Todd Lyons, to personally defend himself in court was “an extraordinary step.” But Judge Schiltz, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, said it was necessary because “the extent of ICE’s violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary.”"

New comment by mickle00 in "Open letter from more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies"

mickle00 — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:19:11 +0000

I appreciate the idea behind this letter, but it just feels so....weak?

"C'mon guys, we're all on the same team here, let's talk it out" /s

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:30:44 +0000

I see that as a subset of 1 (power & control thru fear), but yeah, clearly, and obviously not the 'stated' reasons

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:28:50 +0000

I really wish there was more transparency around mod actions

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:31:05 +0000

fwiw it's been flagged and unflagged four times since I posted. I don't know the algorithm -- but it's been great to see whomever is unflagging understanding the importance and significance of this issue and relevance to hackers everywhere.

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:14:20 +0000

ICE being the highest funded U.S. law enforcement agency is so sad, and so fucked

https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-ice-grew-to-be-the-highest-...

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:11:47 +0000

>I am quite amazed that the 2nd amendment people seem to be the ones that are cheering on the federal gestapo

"Rights for me, not for thee"

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:07:29 +0000

logic would indicate that its either (or both) (1) its not about immigration (it's about power and control thru fear) or (2) they're idiots

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:04:10 +0000

source?

The mainstream media is not covering the many daily protests I see in my area, and hear and see from friends and family elsewhere. However, I do think the majority of Americans do not have the luxury (or fear of losing their job, and thus their healthcare, etc) to just walk out on their jobs or responsibilities, and the social safety nets here are limited (and being further cut by this administration).

I do think a general strike is the last chance at a non-violent resistance, but the oligarchs and powerful can weather that storm much more easily than the average American.

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:55:51 +0000

It's sad that these posts are now seemingly disappearing from /active in addition to the home page

They are very relevant to the current state of affairs in America, with respect to tech, immigration, startups, and the hacker ethos

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:54:08 +0000

>some level of systemic intent

It's 100% the intent of this admin to use their secret police to drive fear and terror

New comment by mickle00 in ""Those rights don't count": Bovino says Pretti forfeited 2nd Amendment rights"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:46:04 +0000

is it true if you don't use it, you lose it?

New comment by mickle00 in "Yes, It's Fascism"

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:44:33 +0000

this gift link work? https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/america-fascism-tr...

Yes, It's Fascism

mickle00 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:28:33 +0000

Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/america-fascism-trump-maga-ice/685751/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46757822

Points: 680

# Comments: 400

New comment by mickle00 in "Amazon braces for another major round of layoffs, 14,000 jobs at risk"

mickle00 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:06:39 +0000

Jassy's only lever for shareholder value. Sad.

New comment by mickle00 in "Man shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning"

mickle00 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:57:59 +0000

So fucking sad and preventable.

New comment by mickle00 in "Minneapolis Authorities Respond to Shooting Involving ICE Agents"

mickle00 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:09:20 +0000

Gift Link: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/24/us/minneapolis-shoot...