Is there someplace I can go to get definitions of “leftist”, “liberal”, “neoliberal” and “progressive”? Based on the comments, it seems these are all worlds apart, but in my mind, they are mostly synonyms.
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Is there someplace I can go to get definitions of “leftist”, “liberal”, “neoliberal” and “progressive”? Based on the comments, it seems these are all worlds apart, but in my mind, they are mostly synonyms.
I cant quite say that. I feel some small degree of joy.
This seems like a good song for today … www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4H...
Remember when journalists had telephoto lenses? *sigh*
Glad Im not the only one! Now where do you keep the industrial strength bleach so I can sanitize my brain?
I want this as a bumper sticker! And I know, it’s a bit wordy. But, what if it was the whole bumper?!?
Supreme court gonna fix that. They are hearing a case this coming session that could basically eliminate VRA. So, once again, don’t rely on the courts to save us. Plan the ‘26 voter messaging as if its already done. Of course fight it, but be ready for courts to fail us.
Gop already destroyed. Its MAGAts now.
I said yesterday that magats suck at math. Guess they heard me. 😂
Yeah, nothing says, “everything we are doing is above board, ethical and legal”, like shuttling kids on a plane at 2 am on a holiday weekend. These people are EVIL!!
WTAF?! “I have the government attempting to remove unaccompanied minors from the country in the wee hours of the morning on a holiday weekend…”, Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan said. www.cnn.com/2025/08/31/p...
I’ve always said Karma’s got the aim of a stormtrooper.
“The Federal Salary Council reported that federal employees in 2024 on average earned 24.72% less than their counterparts in similar private sector jobs.” And thats where magats look first to cut “waste”. Math really aint a thing for “conservatives”. www.govexec.com/pay-benefits...
One black person in his admin: Scott Turner. 🍊💩 so damn racist he even matches the stereotype!!
Is it wrong for me to say the wrong one left?
Top 4 teams in Central are going to be seperated by less than 4 points. By far the strongest division, and yet, I don’t think they win the cup. I hope they do, but not my prediction.
Call it what it is - a genocide.
Me: Damnit! I pulled a muscle in my shoulder. Spouse: How’d you do that! Me: Opening the door. Spouse:
Look at this graph. The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened. This is why we must build back union power.
As I’ve said before, we will know it’s serious when he doesn’t spend his weekend golfing. #laziestpresidentinhistory ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-spotte...
sure mate! We can’t get several million people to even attend a protest and you think they all gonna line up with ar-15’s? Good luck with your fantasies; I’ve got nothing to compete with them.
wtf does that even mean? A video of ice assholes tossing around a kid while kidnapping their parents and THAT’s your thought?
I feel like reading comprehension is a lost art, or maybe I am speaking in a different language. Laughing at the idea of a stand up fight against our military does *NOT* mean there will be no fight. What it does mean is thinking stupid things is worse than not thinking at all. Get it?
Check the golf courses. 🤣
Huck, it’s too early to be this drunk. Go take a nap.
The “good news” is that he doesn’t need to try that hard. He just says stuff, without a single shred of evidence, and his cult takes it as gospel truth. Later, when the courts get ahold of it, he’ll need something (eg, destroyers off coast of Venezuela). But for now, nah. No need to worry.
Is he playing golf? That will tell you if he’s really dying or not.
Thats ok. Good info either way. 🙂
How are Covid deaths comparing to flu deaths? Since CDC has dropped the last C I’m trying to get a glimpse into what the US winter might be like.
Yeah, because I have a reading comprehension level above the 4th grade. I can infer things not specifically stated. It’s a fascinating talent that apparently very few people have anymore. Makes it look like I’m magical to some.
Look like quality traveling companions to me … mostly. 🐸
And I’ll ride a unicorn too. Sure. Being aware of the coming storm has nothing to do with your attempted diagnosis of depression. They are two independent variables. Check back in 2 years, see how it all panned out. Too late by then to change anything but one of us should have a good laugh.
Genocide in real time. And like the authoritarian take-over of America, we all sit and watch, collectiving hoping someone else will step up and fix things.
I have *very* unhealthy thoughts towards those … whatever the fuck they are “ice agents”.
Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. 😉
A) 300 characters B) I am not a general (my skill at Starcraft confirms this) C) how to fight is partially dependent upon your skill set. D) listen to people who have lived through this already (not me)
That’s a form of Pascal’s Wager. And as I said before, I don’t believe it will help, I’m just hedging my bet. Plus it ignores the need to get people to recognize that our democracy has already been lost - something a great many refuse to do.
Because I could be wrong! Gods I HOPE I’m wrong. But I dont think I am and I dont expect my vote to count in the least little bit. Nevertheless, if it remains an option next nov, and the 2 years after that, of course I’ll do it. Think of it as an “all of the above” strategy.
And if I was (Im not) would I post about it? (also no) Duh!
I think its important to get people used to the idea that elections are no longer the way to effect change in this country on a national level. The ramifications of this are something I am still working through too. 🤷♂️
Yes. And I’m planning for whatever else comes too because I know it wont be enough. The tools of democratic protest and change do not work in an authoritarian nation.
Sure. So primarily look at the rise of fascism in Europe 100ish years ago. Fight or flee. Each choice comes with its own set of plans. Fleeing is easier but needs more confidence in the predictions. Fighting is more dicey but u get to hold on to hope that it wont happen a lot longer.
And I applaud you for it. Just be prepared for that to not work and so much more to be done.
I don’t know what the spark will be. I only know its going to get a lot worse before we can even start to hope it gets better. And I know this because I know history. Dictators dont leave quietly or peacefully.
I had to clean her/his terrarium. ☺️
I said I wan’t so I must be. Right? 🥴
I agree! I cant draw for shit tho so its best I can do.
Best criticism yet! 😂
Sure boss. Ima tell everything I may or may not be up to on Bluesky.
Aww, ya’ll are so cute belittling what makes you uncomfortable. Way to set up a strawman and show how smart/witty/tough you are by knocking it down. 🥂 Just know this: I hope like hell ya’ll get the last laugh. I really do. I’ve been hoping I’m wrong since Nov 6th. 🤷♂️
I am not a psyop. I feared/knew this was our fate since Nov 6th. My first post on this platform was the pics below. I may be misguided but I am 100% sincere.
Thats a stupid take Travis. He isn’t leaving of his own volition. He will die as president or claiming he is president. And as long as his cult exists, the two will be the same.
Face reality and plan accordingly or live in a fantasyland and get steamrolled by events. Its not like this has never happened before in the history of civilization, ya know?
Same argument used for keeping assault weapons. It worked for them. Working for gargantuan SUVs and power wasting ai toys.
Talking about the midterms and who’ll run for pres in ‘28 and I’m all m.youtube.com/watch?v=vPQg...
I think its cute that we still think there will be a dem running for pres in ‘28. Newsflash: dem party will be outlawed, possibly before Nov ‘26 or, more likely, as a consequence of all the elections they “stole” (the legal term for any election magats lose). Still, enjoy the fantasy while u can.
If dems win a majority … You are not paying attention. Under NO scenario does that happen. Elections will be thwarted/overturned/etc such that magats will maintain control. Check your history book and count the number of dictators who left after losing an election. Get back to me when u find 1.
How many fascist/authoritarian regimes left after they were voted out? 🦗 … 🦗 So grab a history book and see how they were evicted. Compare those conditions to what exists here and come to your own conclusion. It will have at least as much merit as anyone elses.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CNdO...
I get an even bigger kick out of people picking who they will/wont support as the dem candidate for prez. As if!!
Thats not cracks. Cracks was when brain rot boy was confirmed. What we are seeing now is the collapse.
Agree to disagree 😉
A cult of personality. What could go wrong?
Silence + increased campaign donations = support in my mind
Silence does no good. Just like all the times we heard that pub senators were supposedly upset about things that 🍊💩 said/did “off the record”. Fuckall good that did.
Susan Collins:
But, but, I thought the admin says it sent them there to stop the drug cartels. Why would the Venezuelan govt have anything to worry about? ... Unless it’s not about gangs at all …
Run along little false comparison troll.
The people in the know now know for sure.
So sleeps 3?
I know of no other way to pick up a scorpion. 😉
I had that same thought exercise while watching a bug scurry across the ground ! I thought, it is capable of recognizing and reacting to danger; by definition it must be aware. Is it self-aware though? Well, it wants to continue to exist, so yes. End result: single-celled org can be sentient
What are “mitochondrial challenges”?
Sames! We aren’t in the Great Depression … yet.
Anyone still asking that question has no awareness of reality at this point.
“My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece & lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him & his legacy proud. The nation’s health security is at risk & is in the hands of people focusing on ideological self-interest.” Dr. Daskalakis, CDC immunization director
Good to know Mr. Magoo found work as a bomber pilot.
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Not to tackle drug cartels. That is a lie. Please do not help the 🍊💩 administration spread lies.
If I read the article right, the magat only raised 20k, compared to the Dem raising 80k (excludes national moneys). Seems a bit odd … Still, a win is a win and we need every one we can get.
Or, if ya like me, see this classic for the first time.
Thanks for sharing! I had never seen it before. 😍🥰
No such thing as neutral when one side is fascist. Thats the prob our news has. They still think its r v d and both sides everything.
They largely have. Its just a matter of how its going to end: capitulation or violence. I dont see a 3rd option.
Only time in my life me n my doggo shitting side by side. 😂
Its called a “purge”. And what do we do purges for? 🤔
Faulty GPS? Trying to get to White Castles?
How long a jump from “extremist” to “terrorist”? … What’s that? Measured in inches you say? … 🤔
It’s also a way to funnel more public money to private corporations.
If you’re still looking for tests, you’ve lost the plot of this timeline.
Yeah, the idea that this is the only thing the 🍊cult is going to try is, frankly, beyond naive.
The cruelty is a feature not a bug. And its why I cant tolerate being around any magat.
Can someone put me in touch with a witch doctor who can curse that plane with permanent intolerable turbulence?
*hits signal* Ken: Yes Mike Me: “What is a war crime” Ken: That is correct. You have the board.
But that was an *old* supreme court. They clearly didn’t read the Constitution right. Now that 🍊💩 has said its illegal, this new and improved ussc will of course back his interpretation of the 1st Amendment.