Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was under the sway of her lifelong guru, a cultic leader who told her what to say and how to say it
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/06/21/tulsi-gabbard-her-guru-mysterious-messages-that-helped-shape-her-political-career/
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Eldritch@piefed.world · 27 pts · 60d
This was something that was well known even when she was just a local Hawaiian politician. The fact that the still qualifies for news decades later in 2026. Is truly sad.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 60d
Having a Svengali at your elbow, whispering in your ear, is far more common in political circles than you'd guess.
Tulsi's advisor is notable primarily because he is Hare Krishna, rather than Protestant or Catholic.
Eldritch@piefed.world · 9 pts · 60d
Svengali should never be accepted. Not when there's svengoolie.
grue@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 60d
Of shows that have aired after old Star Trek reruns, that's my favorite.
MojoMcJojo@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 60d
It won't be a huge leap for them to have an AI in they're ear, telling them what to say and how to say it.
Seppo@sopuli.xyz · 4 pts · 60d
Heh. Yeah I know some religious peeps who are way into AI. They claim it helps them read the hidden patterns in the bible and insane shit like that. It's not their fault really. The cult destroyed their minds at an early age.
phutatorius@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 59d
"Funny, that sounds just like Peter Thiel."
punchmesan@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 60d
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artyom@piefed.social · 3 pts · 60d
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