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1 minute ago, Thatguy said:
Progressives are the folks who are fucking things up? You are going to have to explain this one to me. Here is what I see-
The democrats have spent decades throwing the marginalized under the bus to appease moderates like you. The 94 crime bill comes to mind. They have not run on identity politics at all, and have largely only gotten the marginalized vote out of no other options.
Where you seem to be getting your idea of identity politics is the Republicans ability to attach all the marginalized groups to the Dems regardless of the fact that the Dems have largely tried to distance themselves from them on their platform. It's Republicans that are talking about Trans volleyball players. Its Republicans that are talking about men in women's bathrooms. It's Republicans that are talking about cat litter boxes in schools. It's Republicans that are talking about illegals being murderers and rapists. Its Republicans that are talking about DEI, and have been for decades talking about black people being a burden on the system. It's Republicans saying that Dems are trying to open borders to increase their voting pool.
So you see, Progressives aren't doing anything to "fuck things up". What you are seeing is Republicans successfully attaching everything to the Democratic party simply by pointing out what marginalized groups vote for it. As long as black, brown, and lgbtq people vote D, the Rs will always use that to rile up their base. Meanwhile, the Democrats keep serving up Chuck Shumers and wonder why they keep losing elections. You think Progressives are the problem when its the opposite.
part of the problem is that the GOP will elevate some random's tweet as the national Dem policy.
Oh, look at this woman - who's running for city council in Portland - saying that police funding should be slashed! Dems want Anarchy!
And then the people who only casually pay attention, see this regurgitated by every conservative media outlet, TikTok video, Podcast, etc., and think "hmmm, Dems are crazy!"
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8 hours ago, ztejas said:The CR deserves a better level of antagonism.
I appreciate you coming here seeking honest discourse. I think a lot of the antagonism you're receiving is based on your dismissal of Harris based on nebulous vibes and feelings. Is there something about her policy or platform you disagreed with? is there something that appeals to you about the Trump/GOP platform?
TBH, a lot of the hate towards the Dems on a national level are based on untruths, intentional misinterpretations, and stereotypes. I've mentioned this on other threads, but take a look at the legislation passed every year in California - worker protections, improving access to healthcare for all, union protections, protecting LGTBQ, sensible gun legislation, women's reproductive freedom, etc. Take a look at Harris's platform in 2024. Compare that to what's happening in Texas, other GOP states, and Project 2025 (which at this point is obviously being implemented.) But if you take a passing look at the national media, you'd think that all they do out there is make Furries the official state animal, and give "illegals" checks every month. When you compare the two, which one is more appealing to you?
We need to stop voting or siding with parties/candidates based on vibes and gut feelings. Read and compare the legislation put forward by candidates. Study their policy positions. It doesn't take that much time. When you see GOP politicians whose platforms solely involve things like "making America more free, protecting our God given rights, and fighting for the constitution, ask yourself why they are unable to articulate any tangible policy. The answer is simple - their policies are unpopular with the majority of Americans. That's not an opinion - polling overwhelmingly supports this. So they deal in platitudes and feel-good slogans that, in a vacuum, are difficult to criticize.
If one is a voting for the GOP these days, it really only makes sense if you fall into one of the below categories: 1) Top .01% and/or 2) believe America was a better place when their was both intentional or de facto discrimination against Blacks, women, and immigrants.
And that's not even considering the current administration who just yesterday declared that Americans in the largest cities are the "enemy from within" and that they will be gleefully sending American troops into those cities to teach them a lesson. You should be able to see why when someone stands in the middle while this is happening, they are, at best, mocked, and more typically, reviled.
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9 minutes ago, wildcat09 said:
It's pretty fucking insane that a bunch of people collectively decided to burn down the most powerful empire the world has ever known basically because they were bored.
QuoteWe were spoiled, I think I am trying to say. As were those on the other side: willing to tear it all down because they had been so thoroughly nourished by the vacuous plenty in which we all lived, a bountiful condition that allowed people to thrive and opine and swagger around like kings and queens while remaining ignorant of their own history.
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On 9/26/2025 at 1:35 PM, wildcat09 said:The GOP doesn't have the manpower, resources, or stomach to go full hard autocracy. A lot of GOP officials are already getting skittish over some of the more authoritarian shit as they watch their popularity plummet alongside it. Ted Cruz didn't speak out in support of Kimmel because he actually gives a shit about free speech. He's trying to plot a future political career after Trump.
I'm torn between thinking the Dems should say "fuck you, we'll shut it down until the elections unless y'all want to eliminate the filibuster," and thinking the Dems should negotiate to get some sort of popular concession. It shouldn't be restoration of Medicaid funds, most people don't even know that was cut so few will care about that, and plenty of voters would then just think "see, Trump never really wanted to cut it anyway!" Maybe demanding RFK's firing, and/or the DOGE shitheads, and/or a guarantee that Trump won't just steal everything for his own ends going forward (though how they could find a way to secure that guarantee I've got no idea). It would need to be something simple to explain, popular, and that would be viewed as a clear loss for Trump.
they should propose some absolute silly shit like bringing down the price of a sub sandwich or reducing monthly mortgage payments for all Americans. Then just blast the GOP when they refuse. Hey, if one party can spend the final month of a presidential campaign telling Americans that they will bring down egg prices, I don't see why not
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QuoteWhen Elon Musk gave two Nazi-style salutes the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) came to the billionaire’s defense, saying it was just an “awkward gesture.” But Musk clearly doesn’t have the same kind of affection for the ADL.
“The ADL hates Christians, therefore it is is a hate group,” Musk wrote in a tweet Sunday.
Clearly, Laurie needs some better FB friends
Its everyone's favorite Australian anti-Semite:
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On 7/10/2025 at 6:10 PM, StassneyHorn said:
Argentina’s economy sees year-on-year growth following Milei’s controversial austerity measures
Argentina’s economy recorded a surge of 7.7% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, outperforming projected growth rates for the Latin American nation.
Since the second half of 2024, the country has continued to emerge from its recession. According to a June report by Reuters, Argentina has recorded its fastest GDP growth since 2022.
Libertarian President Javier Milei strategized to revive Argentina’s failing economy — marked by high inflation and poverty rates — with his divisive ‘chainsaw’ austerity measures, characterized by decreased public spending and a keen focus on privatization initiatives facilitated by deregulation to incentivize competitive market activity.
Milei’s reforms demanded the patience and trust of the Argentinian people as the day-to-day realities of public spending cuts seemed far detached from the vision of economic prosperity that was being projected.
Food and living costs grew in tandem with Milei’s reduction of government subsidies for gas and electricity, affecting Argentina’s poorest in 2024. The president proclaimed, however, that an economic rebound, resulting from his policies, would occur gradually.
“In the first trimester of 2025, poverty was around 31.7%,” read an official statement from the Ministry of Human Capital shared via X. These rates account for a 20% decrease in poverty prevalence compared to the same period last year, a low that hadn’t been recorded since 2018.
Further, figures released by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina (INDEC) indicate that inflation is also on a steady decrease. Consumer prices rose by 1.5% in May, showing lower figures than in both April and March. This is the lowest rate since May 2020.
In more positive news, Argentina’s Central Bank predicted an annual inflation of 28.6% by the end of 2025 in a survey of market expectations published at the end of May. Should this be realized, it would mark a significant improvement from the 43.5% inflation recorded over the past 12 months.
JP Morgan’s recent regional report offered a more optimistic valuation of Argentina’s economy and even positioned it as one of the markets with the highest growth projections in Latin America for the second half of 2025.
Though many continue to observe (them) with a skeptical eye, Milei may hope to regain the confidence of the Argentinian people with his austerity measures which seem to have fostered his promised economic turnaround.
Lol
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39 minutes ago, BabaYaga said:
Buy directly from smaller cattle ranchers. A half cow, quarter cow, etc. It's cheaper and supports local ranchers.
If you can, hunt. Even a mid-sized doe can provide enough meat for months. Lot's of landowners I know would welcome help on their place in exchange for a doe. Mesquite work. Road work. Fences. Feeder management and relocation. Dead hooker burial is optional. Just don't ask too many questions.
Why not skip the middleman and advise all Americans to start raising their own cows?
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Sir! Sir....? Anybody there?
Tom hopes that yelling at the president repeatedly will do the trick!
Kristy's house payment has gone up a whopping $75 a month and she's so poor, she's on social media begging for handouts. Hilarious stuff
Connie says fuck your feelings . . . oh wait, now she's feeling sad and wants the President of the United States to make it all better
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Trump’s America
in Cloak Room
check this out
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.285023/gov.uscourts.dcd.285023.12.0.pdf