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Georgelemental's avatar

Republican-run Florida is hit by major hurricanes every year. And despite a relatively low tax burden, they handle them like a well-oiled machine every time—so well that even Joe Biden praised their performance. When you have competent leaders who are focused on serving their constituents, stuff gets done. There’s enough money to fund the jobs that need doing, because no money is wasted on the jobs nobody asked for. Challenges get overcome, and the city prospers.

But when you have incompetent leaders who focus on representing public-sector unions, who are chosen based on skin color or who they like to have sex with rather than performance and merit—everything becomes expensive, and nothing works. SNCF decides to work with North Africa instead because your governance is so dysfunctional. And the city burns to the ground.

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jose diablo's avatar

The assertion that leadership failures stem from the backgrounds or identities of elected officials is not only misleading but dangerous. Diversity in leadership enriches our decision-making processes and ensures that all voices are heard. Dismissing individuals based on race or sexual orientation is a step backward, undermining the principles of equity and justice that our society strives for.

In the face of significant challenges, we must demand more than divisive rhetoric. We need leaders who prioritize collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. Only then can we build resilient communities capable of overcoming any obstacle. Let’s focus on solutions that uplift everyone, rather than perpetuating narratives that divide us.

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Georgelemental's avatar

Did ChatGPT write this boilerplate drivel?

I don’t care whether LA’s leadership and staffing is black, white, brown, yellow, green, or purple. I don’t care whether they are L, G, B, T, Q, A, C, Þ, whatever. But *they* care about it, more than they care about doing their jobs. That’s the issue.

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jose diablo's avatar

Sure! I use ChatGPT to help refine my thoughts and structure my response, but the ideas and arguments presented reflect my own perspective. The tool assisted in articulating my points more clearly, but the content is ultimately based on my views and understanding of the topic.

Is that a problem?

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Georgelemental's avatar

I instantly suspected you were using AI because your rhetoric was so tired and cliché—yes, that’s a problem. If you are using AI properly, then nobody should be able to tell it was used, because all they will see is interesting and original writing.

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jose diablo's avatar

I like honesty!

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