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"It can cause Red Tide Poisoning"
Anti-zionist Jew, just surviving another ugly day in the Anthropocene. Trying to do my small part to build a post-capitalist world. ALL Cops Are Bastards.
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In fairness, it's not that Third Way bought into the myth. It's that Third Way was founded specifically to perpetuate that and other right wing myths within the Democrat milieu.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
Re-upping this because it's still true
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reposted
Quote this with a book you read way too young that explains why you are the way you are 5th grade
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
You can always mix it up with the alliterative "Finally Friday" Sadly, that is the full extent of the salutation flexibility you have in a professional setting
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
LOVE this
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I just sent you a DM about this
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
This has been the case since 2017. US media is totally cooked
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Rad as hell
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
"Look at all this poverty. Time to send in our deputized loyalist militia to restore order." No social sector is safe
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
The current Republican regime is deploying the Reagan strategy (where you appoint incompetent ppl to govt posts and then point at the resulting dysfunction as a reason to privatize that govt effort) except not just for the federal govt, but for society as a whole.
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Quote this with a book you read way too young that explains why you are the way you are 5th grade
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Hell yeah
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly. We're just ppl talking about a TV show. It's a light and respectful online interaction. And you feel the need to come here and shit on us. Wtf is wrong with you?
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
And if you've ever driven through that county, it sure smells like that's the case
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
That Venezuela episode is pretty messed up. I heard an interview with Fred Armisen form a few years ago and he has family that left Venezuela because Chavez got elected. Gives an extra layer of insult to that ep.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
The Good Place does better with this, but substitutes collective moral failing for materialist analysis. Still a great show though.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Haven't seen anyone mention Michael Schur. A lot of good comedy in Parks & Rec, but the liberal technocratic politics at its heart is hard to stomach sometimes. Knope & Swanson are the 2 poles of acceptable politics in the show. Public is often depicted as ignorant rubes. Yet it's good comedy.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Nathan Fielder already killed Sully
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Khive. Gross lol
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Just stopping by to say that you're a tool
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
If he wasn't such a staunch zionist, Pritzker would likely be a lock for the 2028 nom. Unfortunately his dogged support for genocide undercuts the coalition he's trying to build.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
It sounds like they would be really good though. At least you tried
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok cool. Since you'll vote for any Democrat, now's your chance to keep Newsom, Harris, & Buttigieg from getting the nomination and to support a candidate that progressives will also support. 2024 showed that the Dem candidate can't win without progressive grassroots.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
These Pete Buttigieg fundraising emails are getting crazier and crazier
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Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
"ya'll are shunning me"
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
This is what he does: cuts the left off at the knees to make himself appealing to the power elite. Further, even if ppl are upset at him for "one thing," they have every right to be. That one thing is about human rights! To survive, we can't give an inch to the far-right - and PB wants to give in
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
What this person doesn't understand is that NO ONE criticizing Buttigieg after his NPR interview is doing that because of "one thing." Rather, that interview was only the latest example of him taking up space in media and spouting platitudinous nonsense instead of offering anything concrete
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Anas. I see you and care about you. The people of the world see you. Hoping that some day you can go to college like you want. I help here with the little I can afford. Please stay safe and stay strong.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
It's funny when the auto-translate feature does this kind of thing. Obviously it's supposed to say "female" as those are the connector types. A hose for women is insane lol
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I had some thoughts on this too bsky.app/profile/curf...
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Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Buttigieg is like Mamdani without a soul
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
This is what inspired this thread. Nothing but misguided anger built upon a foundation of flimsy, flawed, and unexamined logic.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
For the love of god get yourself a squatty potty! Total game-changer.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
To believe the Harris admin would be doing something different now is to believe in magic. Total baby-brain nonsense. You don't have to give these ppl respect or take them seriously. #FreePalestine
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Biden circumvented Congress twice to send more weapons to Israel - after Israel had already dropped more explosives on Gaza than were dropped on Germany in all of WWII. Harris said she wouldn't have done anything differently.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
It is absolutely insane to me that Democrat loyalists are blaming the Gaza famine on leftists: "This is happening because you didn't vote for Kamala." Meanwhile there is ZERO evidence that Harris would be doing anything different from Trump right now. Trump is just continuing Biden/Harris policy.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Inaccurate. I know for a fact that there are Burger Kings in Serbia and Montenegro.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
If the big names in mainstream media had taken this correct approach, maybe the election would have gone differently. But they didn't - probably because they or their bosses are on the list.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Out of context, maybe. But that account is pretty good. They're left wing and worth a follow
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Buddy, this was a joke post
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
It'll be funny if Trump does a Bolsonaro turn here. Trying to avoid prosecution by flitting from hospital bed to hospital bed, wearing a hospital gown and MAGA cap, tubes up his nose, taking mental acuity tests every week, smiling and giving a thumbs up to cameras
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I had that same exact thought. Capital letters and everything.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Well it's not his job any more
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Ola. My heart is with you. Wishing for family's safety and freedom.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Same
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Chilling. Heartbreaking. An affront to decency and an assault on humanity itself.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Go Birds
Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social) reposted
why is this mayoral election different than all other mayoral elections? in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
She really doesn't tho. She says that she'll vote for anyone who can win. But through a series of unforced errors - most recently on trans rights - a lot of people won't vote for Newsom. So he CAN'T win. And instead of just backing someone with broader appeal, this person is lashing out
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Awesome pic
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Torres???!!
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Cocktail sauce doesn't get the respect it deserves
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
British English is ridiculous
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I see what you did there. Nice
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💯
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Kudos to these hosts for their forceful defense of wildly popular policies and a wildly popular candidate. You'd think that would be common sense right now, but the professional pundits and establishment Dems don't seem to get it.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I saw something like that yesterday. Good stuff! Was it this one? m.youtube.com/watch?v=iuIC...
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
20% over 4 years is a goddamm compromise
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Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Especially galling because one of the first things she did was increase trash collection to twice/week. Apparently she wants sanitation workers to do twice as much work and still pay them at 2009 rates. Parker IS trash.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Project 2029 is a roadmap for indefinite Republican rule. The worst thing Dems can do right now is allow their political program to be shaped by war criminal Jake Sullivan and neoliberal Jim Kessler. Connect with all the voters you want, but without a Mamdani-type platform ppl won't trust or care
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm loving the Kristol family arc: Irving: City College sectarian Marxist --> Key founder of Neoconservatism Irving's son Bill: Reagan/Bush appointee & Iraq war Architect under W Bush --> ICE/DHS abolitionist
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Very true. Also, if this site is able to metastasize over years, there likely will be MANY deaths
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
*Rick Krajewski
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
How would you feel about Rick Krajewski running for this seat? He seems pretty legit for a Dem
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Not sure, but Rich Krajewski would be a GREAT candidate.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I gave what little I can afford right now. And I hope you stay safe and that the horror ends soon 🙏🏽
Amy Ash (@lolennui.bsky.social) reposted
It’s every parent’s nightmare, isn’t it? you check your child’s bulletproof backpack and find a picture book about gay penguins
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank YOU
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
His art has been a true source of comfort and has made me feel less insane as I watch the hasbara project descend further into madness. Plus he's funny as hell.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
I grew up going to a yiddishkeit shul in Philly and attending summer camp run by a certain "left-wing" zionist group. Eli's art over the last 10 yrs has helped me realize that there is a community of fellow diaspora Jews who refuse to sacrifice our humanity in order to express our heritage.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
They posted an update at the end where he finally admits that he was there last night lol. What a schmuck.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Zohran is like Mayo Pete but with a soul (and a historical-materialist conception of politics)
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Love the sentiment here, but I think you're off by an order of magnitude. 1 family, but 30-50 articles
Garrett Gilchrist (@garrettgilchrist.bsky.social) reposted
NANCY PELOSI: We must find the next generation of Democratic leadership. Young, charismatic and exciting candidates who can energize the party. People that voters love because they're not 80 years old and sold out to big capital. CHUCK SCHUMER (behind sniper rifle): Found one PELOSI: Take the shot
Matt the Buff Dad (Defiant!) (@undefeatedmatt.wifeguy.online) reposted
Epstein associate endorsements for NYC Mayor: Cuomo: 3 Zohran: 0
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
It looks like using that menu to copy the post text into Google translate will work. Cumbersome, but better than nothing. Thanks.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure buddy. Whatever you need to tell yourself
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty sure you're the one spiralling here. I'm chilling on my couch listening to music. I could provide paragraphs of explanation showing that Dems are a right wing party, but why? Your gonna pretend, now, that social media is a forum for rigorous intellectual exchange? You're very insecure.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
There are no rules, kid. It's about pride. Try having some. But I get it, you're just a sensitive wittle boy. This entire exchange only reinforces my original premise that you have the political understanding of a 4th grader. But I'll concede you don't seem freed by that ignorance.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, I'm the one who should be embarrassed here. Not the guy posting under his real name who's so sensitive that he'll argue in the replies of a quote tweets for an anonymous account with not even 4 dozen followers. I get that other ppl might get mad at your schtick nut I just think it's funny.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure buddy. Whatever you need to tell yourself.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
specifically regarding their orientation toward capitalism. While you think "left wing" just means "not Republican." But go have fun with your ball in the park. Just look both ways before you cross the street!
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I know comprehension isn't easy for you. But I know you're trying your best, given your brain problems. You see, son, some of us understand that terms like left wing and right wing are rooted in historical events and refer to specific political ideologies in the present day...
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
It's clear your grasp of it is limited, which again, seems very freeing
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
...just blissfully repeating to yourself "democrats are the good guys," completely unaware of the historical and material forces that have brought the modern Dem Party into being.
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social)
It must be freeing to live as an adult with a 4th grader's understanding of politics
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Ditto on both counts
Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken.bsky.social) reposted
Chuck Schumer about to write the President a sternly-worded thank you note
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
I never knew this existed and it's terrible. Thanks for sharing!
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Dude. This killed me
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Courtney Love implies the existence of Courtney Hate Bram Stoker implies the existence of Bram Extinguisher Corey Booker implies the existence of Corey Magaziner Courtney Cox implies the existence of...
joe/иосиф (@24fps.bsky.social) reposted
wait for the punchline
Curfudgeon (@curfudgeon.bsky.social) reply parent
Many thanks! One of my pet peeves with nyt is how they refuse to describe the left as socialist or even progressive. They fall back on phrases like "more-" or "ultra liberal." But ofc they're just doing their job to limit Americans' understanding of politics and keep us stuck in a broken box