The Internet's Rotting From the Inside Out
So, NBCUniversal thinks I give a damn about their "Cookie Notice"? Let's be real, nobody reads that crap. It's like those end-user license agreements; they expect us to scroll through pages of legal jargon before we can watch cat videos. Give me a break.
And what's with the cutesy language? "Cookies"? It's tracking software, plain and simple. They're watching your every move, building profiles, and selling that data to the highest bidder. Don't even get me started on "interest-based advertising." It's not about showing you stuff you might like; it's about manipulating you into buying things you don't need.
The Illusion of Choice
They give you this whole song and dance about "Cookie Management" and "Browser Controls," acting like you're in control. You can adjust your settings, opt-out, blah, blah, blah. But let's not kid ourselves. It's a rigged game. Even if you disable every cookie and block every tracker, they'll find another way. They always do.
It's like trying to bail out a sinking ship with a teaspoon.
And the real kicker? "If you disable or remove Cookies, some parts of the Services may not function properly." Translation: "We'll punish you for trying to protect your privacy." Nice.
I saw something else about a denied access page because of "automation tools." What, am I not allowed to use ad blockers anymore? Is expecting a clean, un-tracked browsing experience now a crime? This is a bad idea. No, 'bad' doesn't cover it—this is a five-alarm dumpster fire.
Wall Street's Cookie Monster
Oh, and Wall Street's all giddy because the Fed cut interest rates? As if that's going to solve anything. They're popping champagne corks while the rest of us are struggling to pay rent. And the market's up because of "optimism around artificial intelligence"? Seriously? AI is just another way for corporations to automate jobs and concentrate wealth. It's not a solution; it's a symptom.
Speaking of AI, AMD and Qualcomm earnings are coming up. Everyone's so hyped about AI chips. But wait, are we really supposed to believe this is going to benefit anyone besides the CEOs and shareholders? I mean offcourse, they'll tell us it's creating new jobs, but let's be real, those jobs will be low-paying gigs with no benefits.
And don't even get me started on the U.S.-China trade "tensions." It's all a dog and pony show. They'll make a few concessions, pat each other on the back, and then go right back to screwing each other over.
So, What's the Real Story?
It's all a scam. The internet's supposed to be this great tool for democracy and freedom, but it's been hijacked by corporations and governments. They're tracking us, manipulating us, and selling us out. And we're just sitting here, clicking "I agree" without even reading the fine print. We're doomed.
