thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Democracy is a crap system, and this should prove it. Let's be led by the best and brightest and ditch the popularity contest.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Democracy is a crap system, and this should prove it. Let's be led by the best and brightest and ditch the popularity contest.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
The only way this isn't treason is if they have a secret plan to take Putin to a torture room. That would be hilarious.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
These people are pure evil. If you aren't willing to kill evil, then you aren't really good. Change my mind.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
No one should have this much power. We need a $25mil wealth cap.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I really don't understand why nobody takes this guy out.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
This is actually a good thing, and here's why: Evil churches were already doing it with no punishment. Law-abiding churches were not. A law that is not enforced has the effect of empowering evil. Also, churches should be taxed.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Completely agree. Where we disagree is, I don't think giving hormones to a 12 year old girl falls under human rights. Humanity never had this power before. And I hate to be conservative, but this shit is nuts.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Says the guy who supports the wealthy
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Why not? Iran sucks.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Not directly, because Ukraine hasn't kissed his ass.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Iran is helping Russia kill Ukrainians. That matters.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Pacifism pacifism come on Democrats let's go to war against these thugs
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Imagine not being elderly and still falling for this shit.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
This is where it really hurts to have no real leadership among the Democrats. A real leader would have a mob marching on Fox News. Drumbeat.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social)
War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Well it's both
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I love how our military is just real dudes, not goosestepping zombies.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Define "reject". How about we make an example of them.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
And to take it a step further, it's the Democrats fault for being such a bunch of pansies for the last 30 years. They built a political environment that let evil flourish, kicked out anyone with balls, and did nothing to ban Fox News.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
The news is reporting "Minnesota protests cancelled" because of this. He didn't have to promote cowardice in the middle of a war.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I liked him because I thought we finally had a democrat with balls.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
He could have just shut the fuck up. He just lost a lot of my support.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Ridiculous statement. The only thing the democratic party knows is an abundance of caution. How about, out of an abundance of caution, we need to get out and riot.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
War with Iran would be a good thing. They are supplying Ruzzia. And it would distract Israel from killing Palestinian children. I'm all for it.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Democrats drove away all the fighters by attacking anyone who was the slightest bit controversial or politically incorrect for the last 40 years. Basically the party was taken over by fools and cowards. This is our opposition party, and this is why we're screwed. Ban Fox News.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social)
The country that allows deceptive propaganda to run 24-7, and encourages morons to vote in popularity contests for its fate, is doing exactly what it should do. It's failing. What comes after democracy? Maybe we should be planning for that.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Why should they do anything their voters aren't demanding? The job title is politician not hero.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
He's like every cowardly bully.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
America doesn't want to be a trans nation. Keep talking about this if you want to lose.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
But now we are surrounded by "violence is not the answer" and an overflowing prison system to remind us to stay down.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm actually encouraged that he called Putin crazy. I'd rather he be just batshit than a Russian asset.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Whoever kills that sack of shit is going to be a national hero. Punish evil again.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
They don't care about qualified. The battle we're fighting is good vs evil. These people don't even believe that evil is wrong.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
MAGA doesn't believe Trump is evil because he's "just joking" about all this stuff. Their gullibility comes from not believing anyone could be that evil. It's stupidity and ignorance. The evil has to hit them directly before they will wake up. Nothing else will work.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
MAGA doesn't believe Trump is evil because he's "just joking" about all this stuff. Their gullibility comes from not believing anyone could be that evil. It's stupidity and ignorance. The evil has to hit them directly before they will wake up. Nothing else will work.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
We have to keep this information alive, because most people don't know it.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I'll get over it when they're out of business.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
In 2016 & 2020, NPR intentionally gave Bernie Sanders far less coverage than mainstream candidates, despite massive crowds and top poll numbers. Whenever they mentioned him, it was dismissive. A public station ignored a movement that could’ve changed America. No one should ever forget what NPR is.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
No. Bird up.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
It doesn't matter if they do, they are traitors. They made their choice.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
The proper response is, I regret you being a traitor to America. But you made your choice.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
THIRD PARTY. The Democrats are part of the problem. Now is the last chance, join with Bernie to make a third party based on what the American people actually want.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social)
You ever feel like humanity is heading toward the most climactic series finale in history? Passing the torch to a new race of AI, with our moronic leaders doing their best to ensure them that ending us wasn't a mistake. It's been real.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
"Free Markets" means the markets are not allowed to have a bias against the use of slavery or child labor. There's nothing free about it.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Never respect a billionaire.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
That's evil. They are already dying in our proxy war. Now you want to make them pay for it?
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Not sell out to microsoft
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
This is the first time in these people's lives that they ever felt like they had value, and were winners. They aren't going to accept reality, ever. Trump is the loser's hero.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Even when he dies, MAGA will live on. This is the first time in these people's lives that they ever felt like they had value, and were winners. They aren't going to accept reality, ever. Trump is the loser's hero.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Can someone tell me why we decided, in the middle of fending off fascism, that it's the perfect time to tell a very provincial America that they had to accept sex changes and new pronouns? That's the hill we chose for America to die on? After it was clear they didn't even want a black president?
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Resigning is not bravery. Make them fire you.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
What's the answer? Besides violence? I've been there for years, waiting for the rest of the thinking people to catch up.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Resigning isn't brave. Make them fire you.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
So the areas where Democrats have power, they are making laws where news media must be independent and non-profit? Adding wealth caps and wealth taxes? No they are not. The Democrats are not the solution.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I knew we'd be in trouble as soon as Trump met with Putin. Trump is very easily swayed by strongmen.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
You are rude and ignorant.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Lord have mercy
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh so you think it's stupid, and that should matter to me why?
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Pacifists suck.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
That's your right, but I won't engage with someone who feels it's their right to silence others.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
No, it was the extermination of the Nazis. If you vote Nazi you are Nazi. Killing is not fascism, fascism is a form of government.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
So our only choice is between fascism and pacifism? No wonder freedom keeps losing.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Freedom of speech is important for a reason. So we don't drown in pacifism. The TOS needs to change.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
There is a cure, their Achilles' heel is violence. They are the party of fear. Unfortunately, their opposition is mired in pacifism. And these platforms don't respect freedom of speech, so we can't really discuss what must be done. We're in a pickle of our own vinegar.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
He's going to do to America what he did to Twitter.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds like democracy, leadership by average.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
The further we get from our roots - small tribes - the closer we get to the orphan crushing machine.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Dems live and die by "play nice". Emphasis on "die".
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Well "we"... Our octogenarian leadership didn't. RBG refused to step down. Biden didn't reverse most of what Trump did. Bernie says we need a revolution, then teams up with the status quo. The message that sends is, this is normal.. everything is fine.. Our media and leadership have abandoned us.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
He's liberating the water! Water should be free!
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I hate to tell you, the entire world could join in to defend Panama and it wouldn't mean squat.. The US military is the prize the billionaires really want.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
But we must be cautious not to slip into pacifism. We should also be preparing for war.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
It's understandable that most of us want to write off 70 million people. I want to as well, even though I would lose some family and friends. But guess what? Unless we have a civil war, that's not going to happen. So here's the choice: We can continue to hate or we can encourage and accept growth.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I disagree. Better for America to fail fast.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
This isn't about democrats. The only way to stop the traitorous bitch is to convince republicans.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Democrats are part of the problem my friend. Both parties serve the rich. We will never organize the grassroots behind that.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
There will just be another one behind him. America has to fail. We have to fall hard to wake up, and expel Fox News and its ilk out of our country.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
But that was the goal all along.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
That is dog abuse
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Krugman is awful for the working class: - Criticized Bernie Sanders’ policies, like Medicare for All - Advocated for deficit reduction, limiting bold social spending that could uplift workers - Focused on technocratic fixes, avoiding deeper reforms to Wall Street dominance and wealth redistribution
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait until something happens to turn their smug ignorance into angry ignorance. Then they will become truly dangerous.
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thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
How many more democracies need to fall into fascism before we realize the average person has no business running a country?
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Nobody wants to admit the logical conclusion of the last 100 years: Democracy is a failure. We should have a Manhattan Project-scale investment into developing a better system of government, there is NO more important task for humanity.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Read between the lines. This is for the resistance.
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thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Read between the lines everyone. This is for the resistance.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Well we were told that if you did everything right and followed the rules, democracy would win. Don't laugh too hard, because the rest of the world still doesn't know the real truth: Democracy itself is a FAILURE. And you haven't spent any time investigating alternatives to replace it.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
What do you think of this idea - the Democratic Party votes to dissolve in the ultimate act of patriotism. This removes Trump's scapegoat. They reform into 2 parties that are secretly allied. The new parties have policies in coded language, that makes them appealing to 2 different types of MAGA.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
It feels like half the world is in a competition to see who can make America fall. We are the big prize, waiting to be looted. Currently it's a team of the Orange Traitor, the South African, and the Australian. This is what happens when your only reasonable party is pacifist. They should be in fear
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
There is no rich neighborhood in the world that has "soul"
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
I wish I could follow you, but I don't need random dogs in my feed. Focus.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
They both share the same primary mission as the Republicans - protecting the wealthy. That's why very little ever changes, and why democrats keep losing to scum.
thedirigible.bsky.social (@thedirigible.bsky.social) reply parent
Wrong account...