Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
How do you imagine that is going to happen? Honestly curious, because organizing isn't lowering their pay and most of the senators and congresspeople are bought by the lobbyists
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view profile on Bluesky Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
How do you imagine that is going to happen? Honestly curious, because organizing isn't lowering their pay and most of the senators and congresspeople are bought by the lobbyists
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Nice to hear, but how would that happen in the current political climate?
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
There are multitudes of good people out there, many that don't abandon marginalized peoples when politically expedient. That the democratic party apparatus chooses, continually, to support garbage, but connected candidates over others, tells me all about their values and likely actions
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Mmm, right, surrending any kind of moral expectation in the pursuit of raw power will certainly result in the type of leadership that governs justly.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey, vote for this guy that's only going to shit on your floor, much better than the guy that shits on the couch. Mf, I'm tired of people shitting on my stuff, full-stop
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Such a bad take. Voting D stops republicans from using minorities as wedge issues? Have you been outside this year? Somehow, even though people voted for Biden in 2020 there is still rampant racism, sexism, ect.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
If necessary, certainly. You'll know next year, when we see how free the elections are, or if they happen at all
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Good, get bent, Tesla
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
They've strengthened my desire for there to be no oligarchs. It's not just about taxes, those people have too much power and too much access. Their existance warps the system
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Based on the actions of the regime, I think you're being pretty optimistic that the composition of the court could change. Between rolling out the military to cities, the jerrymandering, etc, weather the score or institution is irrelevant if no further elections are held
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Haven't been seeing a whole lot of upholding the Constitution from the SC these days. In fact, they don't seem to give a damn about much of anything beyond caving to Trump over and over. What value has a institution that sold it's integrity to a dictator?
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Envious of China. A country that thinks of the long term future, not just the next fucking quarter
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
That's going to end badly for them
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social)
Don't do war crimes if you don't want to be investigated. Also, isn't this the same administration that just let an alledged pedophile flee the country because he's an Israeli official? www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I wish the dockworkers and railworkers had done this as well
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
That's just gangsterism. Like what the WH is doing with Nvidia amd AMD
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Certain sectors should never be commodified anyways, and healthcare is certainly one of them
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
It's their game and you're not allowed to play
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Ug, that guy is such a tool
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Taking up new hobbies and never following through with them
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
That may be true, though it looks like the next election (assuming one happens) will be pretty suspect between gerrymandering, voter intimidation, bans on mail in ballots, etc. Who knows what will happen - have ICE thugs shooting at folks now too.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Come on, you can't have any serious expectation of that happening
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I wouldn't be surprised if they gave it to him. They've given Nobel's to shitty people before, and the Europeans have been pretty weak in dealing with him this time around
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Can't wait for Subway's statement on this
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Wish it had been a big milkshake. If you're going to get arrested, might as well make it super messy. That shit is sticky and gets everywhere
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Why'd he run though. You're so close sir, just take the arrest.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Do we really need to discuss the opinions of a person who chooses to be known as cat turd? The discourse is shallow and ridiculous enough already
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
They will absolutely vote for him, and so will a bunch of spinless Democrats
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Did that all by yourself, did ya?
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
If he's a republican, he probably wasn't paying for sex with women
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
You should shut down the country now. Do the damage to those in power now
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Do they? I can't recall services getting better for many, many years.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
They fucked themselves over. Should have held a real primary or at least let Harris run from the getgo.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's not forget those same companies also recieve billions in public subsidies - but none of tje pundits complaine about those welfare payments
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
It really is. Considering all the bacteria, dirt and actual shit you walk over every day, it's downright disgusting to wear your shoes in your home, let alone someone else's place
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds like that one person should be booted from the game
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, always thought he was a technocratic tool. But, not shocked to see he also a giant asshole. Real solidarity there, Petey.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm sure it will be worse than that. Combined with that order about detaining people with mental health issues, they could uae this to detain anyone who opposes them and has taken anti-depressents or axiety meds for a start. Reclassifying being gay as mental illness likely to follow soon
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Shocking that Terf Island be terfing
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Such a bunch of cowardly, conniving tools. Fuck NYT's
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Think you just described the whole maga movement
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Based on information available, I don't take this to be the entire platform. I'm sure we'll hear more moving forward - after all, they've not even named the party yet
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Very heartening to see such massive response
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Far less concerned with insults than the threats and the ongoing criminal activites
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't feel bad for complaining. This system wasn't designed for you or by you
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I actually enjoyed the Shooter redemption story
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
But you see, they consider paying taxes torture
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Untrammeled ^_^ Nice
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Good one. So you're very educated and still saying this idiotic shit? That's pretty sad
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
You can't seriously expect that. They're all corporate puppets - look at the donations amd lobbying dollars
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow, get some education
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Looking at history shows the opposite. Change is possible, and the intransience of the wealthy are making it inevitable.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
There is a world of difference between the two.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
And what if there are no elections, or more likely, ones that are rigged?
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow, that is a smoothbrain take
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
That's some weak propaganda
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
That's some brilliant work
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Puke inducing
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Please calm yourself, I've no interest in shrill ravings of liberals
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't disagree with you, but I note that firing cops is notoriously difficult.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I've heard jiggle physics feature prominetly in their critiques as well. What a way to live
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
They don't give two-fucks about court orders, not that it matters when the asshole SC rubber stamps everything. The raids will continue and they will grow, regardless of court orders
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
They will crush you whether you resist or not, so...
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I'd imagine they have some concern that the police will not follow their orders
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I think many assume this can be remedied by the election. However, as this regime doesn't respect anything but the exercise of raw power, a free or fair election seems unlikely. Get ready for a bloody '25 - '26
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Comon, you know they will learn nothing, field corporate shits like this and then demand unity votes, as always.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, it's the same number of fucking characters, wtf is that
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes! I feel insane coming into work, filing quarterly reports, and we go on like the world isn't burning down around us. And no one wants to hear it...because, what can they do, or they're also afraid, or overwhelmed.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow wow wow
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm sure they'll reap the rewards of their ignorance soon enough. Unfortuante that everyone has to suffer with them though
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Great stuff
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
You will have nothing, rent everything, and kiss the feet of you corporate overlords
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyone who endorses sexual predators can gtfo
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
They don't even know what it means. Their whole thing is not understanding what anything means.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Disgusting creature
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey, it's a change machine
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Bit late for that now, is it not? They've got all the room they need. Feckless Democrats do nothing
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Unfortunate and sad
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
That they won't (can't) provide those records should tell you everything you need to know
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Even satire about this puke makes me angry these days. He's just so toxic and useless. Senators, the real welfare queens
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, they could be stupid AND evil
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
I assume the relocation won't be voluntary
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
It's going to be something else to see their reaction when it ends up being them and their children out in those fields
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
A sad and depressing state of affairs
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Yet, he keeps getting reelected. Texas is a magical place. You'd think they'd be tired of the fuckweasel by now
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
When have they ever learned anything? Until leadership changes, the gerontocracy will remain - stale and unchanging
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
It's really amazing how useless the Democrats are, time after time failing to get anything done for the actual people. The Republicans are awful in so many ways, but still, they deliver on their wretched promises.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
true, it'll really warm your heart, after they throw you on that pile of burning books
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
absolutely
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
no tax free status for religipus groups. tax them all
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
hardly surprising, yet another wrong to right, down the line. add it to the list
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
pretty gross behaviour, though nkt surprising from Rogers. I'd be shocked if Bell wasn't doing the exact same thing
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Which disinformation?
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Between the jerrymandering, disinformation campaigns and dark money buying legislatures, voting is pretty ineffective. Just look at the rates of legislative passage between what averahe people want, and what the wealty want. Voting is rendered functionally pointless
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Thay does seem more likely. Though the protests were hopeful - more of those could bring about some good change
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
One's a war criminal, the other a sexual predator. Both are shite
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
How is it not a war? If a foreign country bombs an American nuclear facility, is that an act of war? Or does it only not count when the US does it?
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Shouldn't respect them anyways, they've given awards to many shady people
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty excellent.
Sparrow (@irritatedbird.bsky.social) reply parent
Goes hard. I just know there's going to be some centrist clowns who will advocate 'moving past' all of this rather than holding people accountable though