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  1. I don't post all that often, though don't mistake that for not enjoying this board's discourse, OUsucks/Texags point and laughs, and quality original content on a frequent basis. I haven't felt this sort of enthusiasm about the future of the country in over eight years. Same for my wife. We've been on a road trip the last two days and as such have gotten to digest this with each other seeing the news, subsequent endorsements, and then today's speech. Let me backtrack a few weeks... The despair really came to fruition the night of the debate. It wasn't THAT bad, it was the worst possible performance other than pissing yourself on stage. Watching it that night, my wife and I first shared feelings of shock. Again, it wasn't as bad as it had been rumored, it was somehow worse. We (and the entire country) knew that night that the only way Biden could win the election would be to get enough anti-Trump people to GOTV. However, that was going to be next to impossible given the level of enthusiasm with the campaign as soon as they walked off the stage that night. We realized that night that Trump had gone from likely longshot odds to win, to a position where even he probably couldn't screw up the next few months bad enough to lose. Those feelings were soon replaced by frustration and anger. Anger at the DNC for forcing Biden to run again and not spending his term as a true transitional leader and prepare the next generation to lead. Let's be 100% honest: There is nothing about "what the people want" less than forcing two basically octogenarians onto us for the choice to lead the free world for the next four years. Two candidates who wouldn't live long enough to see the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of their policies. Two candidates who should be retired, not running for the most stressful job in the world. Between Daycare and Health Insurance premiums, we are close to $30,000/year, and that's assuming everyone stays healthy. That's our floor. People on Medicare with a supplement pay usually no more than $5k/year, and that's their ceiling. So when the debate question about Childcare got skipped over completely with nary a word related to the topic at all from either candidate, further resignation and apathy about the ridiculousness of how parts of our country operate set in. As a Millennial, going through 9/11 in high school (Biology class when the news hit), graduating college into the Great Recession and competing against literal MBAs for entry level jobs, to finally COVID. How fortunate are we to live through three "once in a generation" events between the times most of us are between the ages of 20 and 40, in our prime earning years. We know that the "Dad was a milkman and supported a family of four in a 3/2 suburbia and vacationed every year" was a literal thing. We know how far behind we are, thanks to decades of policy decisions that just continued to cut the bottom rungs off of the ladder one at a time. In exchange for going through that, our choices for the next four years were these two guys... again... just four years older. In what world are Millennials and Gen Z supposed to think that the American Dream exists in any fashion whatsoever? While older generations expressed dismay at Gen Z not savings and spending for experiences now, us Millennials were like "Ya... we get it. We probably should have done more of that ourselves at your age." The "We're Not Going Back" line is great. We don't want to go back to the same old drawing board of "Thoughts & Prayers about your most recent shooting" and "It'll trickle down this time, we promise!". It hasn't worked, it isn't working, and it won't work. Is Kamala perfect? No. Will she deliver on half of her campaign promises? Doubtful, depends on the down ballot results mostly. Is she a breath of fresh air to anyone begging for a choice to vote for someone else? Abso-fucking-lutely. Somehow, Nikki Haley likely had it right when said "The first party to retire their 80-year old candidate will win this election." Even if she only delivers on 25% of her promises, that would be a substantial step forward, compared to the regression we'd see under Trump. I didn't expect this post to be this long. In a way, it was sort of cathartic to write out the generalized frustrations of the last several years. But oddly... that desire to write this out is because I'm finally, FINALLY optimistic about our future in a real way. In a way where there might be a chance that I won't have to worry about my son in school doing active shooter drills, where we might not benefit from Universal Child Care, but future generations will, because they should. Where if someone changes jobs they aren't risking financial ruin before their next set of benefits kicks in, because again, be honest... no one pays the ridiculous COBRA premiums unless they are already in a situation where it's needed. Stop trying to fix the old ladder. Just build a fucking new one.
    89 points
  2. Last night, 44,000 black women participated in a historic zoom call during which 1.6 million was raised in 2 hours for the Harris campaign. Tonight, I participated in the black men’s version of the same call. It was an awesome experience to hear national politicians, activists and very conscious black male celebrities talk passionately about the importance of this election. Black Greek organizations were well represented as were trade unionists, working class laborers, academics and Biden administration representatives, famous actors and comedians. We heard moving personal stories from some who know Kamala. Black men who are paying attention are all in for her. In a little over three hours, we raised 1.4 million for the campaign from 16,000 donors. Honestly, it felt like 2008 all over again.
    50 points
  3. Every politician has an ego, and certainly no one is perfect. But Biden has served this country the best he could for longer than many here have been alive. He's overcome more than most can ever understand. He served alongside the first black president, then ran for president with the first black vice president and first woman vice president. He's accomplished far more in his presidency than most of the country ever gives him credit for. Purely on his record, he's one of the better presidents of most of our lifetimes. He likely saved American democracy from the threat of fascism when he ran in 2020. And now, via making this decision, he may have just saved American democracy again. I hope the history books someday remember him as they should. An incredible legacy.
    47 points
  4. Elmo backs out of $45 million per month pledge https://fortune.com/2024/07/23/elon-musk-backs-down-from-45-million-a-month-pledge-to-trump-says-he-doesnt-subscribe-to-cult-of-personality/ lol bitch
    45 points
  5. When things are going great and you're definitely not worried.
    44 points
  6. I love the "we are not going back" line. That needs to be a huge centerpiece. That's how you frame what Trumpism is exactly. It's going back to a time we don't need to return to. I'm telling you, this is the shot in the arm the country needed.
    44 points
  7. Just talking to people who are partisan Dems, but who were very dispirited—that’s all over now. They’re super-energized and ready to go. Including , and especially, Mrs.LL. In related happy news, I am so getting laid tonight.
    44 points
  8. lulz I've been in a heated battle with our executive leadership over Crowdstrike for the last couple of months. I've pushed back so hard we were close to walking away from an agreement with them when this dude showed up for a meeting in Austin last week. Assurances were made that despite our findings their product would be stable. My objections were about the stability of Crowdstrike. Our CTO and CSO were perusauded by this dude. Yesterday I was told to stand down in my crusade against Crowdstrike. Today has been a good day.
    44 points
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  11. What Joe Biden just did is not easy. RBG couldn’t do it. Feinstein couldn’t do it. And their refusals made the country worse. This is a historic act of humility. His presidency has been extremely successful, against all odds. Almost anyone in his position would go down swinging and embittered. I, for one, will not forget this.
    38 points
  12. That's the saddest thing that's ever been posted on this website.
    37 points
  13. Look guys and gals. Let's stop living in fear. Now is the time to rally the troops and let's kick the Nazis to the curb. They can try whatever they like. They are not in charge of most of the swing states. Their previous challenges were all struck down at all levels of the courts. They don't have ownership of the military. If Kamala wins, there will be no Jan 6. We're ready for them this time. Stop living in fear. Sack the fuck up and let's go.
    37 points
  14. I was on the fence on whether Biden stays in or make a change to Kamala was a better chance for winning in Nov. I could see pros and cons on both sides (sorry for that phrase). Now that it’s done, and Biden seems to have done it in as gracious a way that could be done, I can’t even put into words how energized I feel by this news. Thanks Joe — for bearing that asshole in ‘20 and now for thinking of the country first and standing aside so Kamala can deliver the knockout blow in ‘24! Let’s fucking go! Shapiro endorses Kamala
    37 points
  15. Donald Trump is the son of a New York tycoon, who married an immigrant. His experience is entitlement and wealth, but not really the rural, working class experience, particularly that in southern swing states like Georgia and North Carolina.
    36 points
  16. James Carville. "Harris is the DEI candidate. Diverse, Educated, and Intelligent."
    34 points
  17. I can’t cast my vote until I hear Kamala’s position on whether she would rather be eaten by a shark or electrocuted by a boat battery.
    34 points
  18. When Hell freezes over. Which will tee up the Democrats for one of the best lines in political history: Yeah, we're not surprised that a convicted felon is afraid to face a former District Attorney.
    33 points
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