BREAKING: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today vowed to add abortion rights and gay marriage to Spain’s constitution so they “can never be undone.”
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Actually, most of the world is being dragged back by the US far right and their allies.
In fact, their influence might be enough to block this initiative, just as it happened here in 2022.
Actually that's a bad decission for Spain. Again PSOE being evil.
But yeah, MAGA is a disaster and will not only cause damage in the y USA but also export inhumane ideologies around the world.
Setting out a strong wish on (presumably)Constitution Day?
Great to have a left of centre government in such a big & VERY diverse Country...
Hopefully assistance for Valencia remains top of the agenda.
(Appreciate that the Olive Press is in the main an 'expatriate' service)
It's not a newspaper of note and is often guilty of misinformation. I don't think deliberately so but it doesn't do thorough research on some Spanish legislation as the newspaper is generally covering local topics in a small area of Valencia where I live.
The mistake is done by Spain in this case by putting those changes im Constitution, preventing a repeal of those laws.
But also USA exports mistakes and other countries copy them. MAGA is a destructive fascist movenent with an agenda that will unfortunately be promoted internationally.
I’m just saying you should keep your expectations low so you don’t face too much disappointment in the long run. That way if something good does happen, it’ll be more satisfying. 🙏
And this is one of the reasons why I'm moving to Europe. I'm too old to keep waiting for this shit to happen here ... if it EVER does. This country is FAR too regressive for me.😞
Golden age fallacy gets us all but in 94 ur boss could harrass or discriminate by gender/orientation, colleges didnt have to include female athletes & could punish complainers, state could violate fmla, women were excluded from combat &gay people couldnt marry. Weve always needed to be doing better.
Also that was only just about the tipping point for when the majority (51%+) accepted interracial marriage, and women were only just about to earn the legal right to wear pants in Congress.
US is without a doubt one of the least free countries I know. The subject is too layered for a meaningful discussion, but what I found is that US celebrates freedom but doesn’t really know what it is 🤷♂️
It's not that bad and 4 years is not an eternity. Also, if it were not for America we wouldn't be free anywhere in Europe. America is a great country and its greatness is above any 4 year numpty president. The free America will prevail, I'm sure of it.
We are living in 2024 so I’m not sure about the relevance of mischaracterizing the US’ role in the war(technically it was Russia).For me it’s not about the 4 years, it was a general statement after living in the US for a long time.I suspect that you’ve never lived in the US but I might be wrong.
One of the least free countries you know? There are literally women in other countries who are actually oppressed, who would literally be killed for certain things that people in America take for granted everyday
So your new standard is”we are more free than religious dictatorships”?It’s not a good flex.I think yours is a pretty dishonest argument-proper comparison should be w/ similar countries,i.e.Germany orFrance,& against them US is w/o a doubt1of the least free countries.Finally,I used”1 of”for a reason
It's GUARANTEED that ANY person/country/nation/media which Trump slanders and defames are ALL true defenders of Truth, Honor, Equality, Democracy, Law, Justice. The Putin/Trump/Musk/GOP pseudo-"Christian" Nationalist/White Nationalist Corporate Fascists DETEST our Constitution and all Law & Justice.
I mean, folks are still out and protesting. Except at a very large scale, street protest strategies have been mostly ineffective. I think the tactics have shifted and become less visible.
Yeah, because most people don't bother with apostasy since it takes a ton of work to stop being recognized as a Catholic. There's A LOT of atheists being counted as catholic because of that, we were baptized due to (mostly) familiar pressure but most of us aren't religious.
@lauriebidaho.bsky.social México is 90% Roman Catholic, and legalized same-sex marriage and abortion rights nationally so they can't be undone in 2023.
Why’s everybody’s PMs and Presidents and governments looking so much better than what we’re about to get saddled with in January for 4 more yrs…unless we get really lucky?
Whoa whoa there’s a world leader somewhere who’s not trying to DESTROY the whole thing or just absorbing power? Where is this Spain you talk about…it sounds made up. I don’t believe it exists. You’re gaslighting us aren’t you.
You'll be surprised to know that the right wing opposition see him as devil incarnate and can't let a day go without accusing him of all kinds of bullshit because they're pretty desperate at how the country is going despite all the difficult crisis the government has had to deal with.
Yup. We could definitely turn into yet another far-right run country next election. Here, the media is overly and overtly right wing and cuddles up to far right figures without shame. A possible Musk's finger on the scale is also worrying and could be decisive.
I share your views here, I believe some unscrupulous people use these topics as a diversion for the average Joe, while they keep mismanaging and milking their economies. I mean these things are not the critical issues plaguing mankind today.
It’s a bit different b/c you have to take debt in the US given there is virtually no welfare. The same cannot be said about Spain. Also, can i ask you how employment opportunities and constitutional rights being protected, are related to each other? 🤷♂️
Those constitutional rights will not give you more job opportunities. Not to mention you will gain less than the US.
But, hey, you can do whatever you want. Just go there and try if you know some spanish.
That’s very, VERY (as in decades) long gone 🥲 people from outside don’t know how progressive Spanish society is (one of the most progressive in the world)
I'm in total agreement. From the UK and holidayed in Spain dozens of times over the decades. It's a beautiful land, and has such welcoming, friendly and inclusive people. Fabulous country ❤️
For example, same-sex marriage was legalised in 2005. 3rd country in the world to have it fully recognised, after the Netherlands and Belgium. It makes me really proud of my country ☺️
That is a politician that does something. On the contrary to US ones that just banter about the same shit every day: the cabinets. Instead of focusing on the fact the election was rigged and needs to be rejected. They have the evidence but don’t do shit. Wake up!
Actually that's a terrible policy by government of Spain.
Also civilized country has racist connotations.
But yeah, Democrats in the USA are guilty of disaster by enabling Elon.
It’s a good thing, but changing the Spanish constitution is not easy. To do so you must:
- win a qualified majority (3/5) in both the Congreso and Senado
- put the reform into a referendum, and win it
- dissolve the parliament, call for a snap election and then get a supermajority again
True, but it seems the last time America tried to change their constitution, it was to enact prohibition. And even that was overturned relatively soon.
Oh, and this does apply to the part of the Constitution dealing with fundamental rights (like the ones mentioned). There have been minor changes, with just the parliament approval. One of those establishes the payment of the external debt has priority over social spending. Yeah.
It may not be easy, but it is possible. In Portugal we did this 20 years ago and we were a country much further behind than Spain in terms of LGBTQ rights.
So was México, but México legalized same-sex marriage and abortion rights nationally by changing the constitution in 2023. Not as soon as Portugal, but much sooner than the USA. And México is 90% Roman Catholic.
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Discrimination of Women, their Rights & Life is a total Disgrace. Women die in Childbirth if not treated.
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Applying for my citizenship in the New Year, Helena. Going from being British to being Spanish feels like a big promotion for me 🙂 It's a wonderful country. After 40 years in the UK, I finally found happiness here in Spain 🙂
Carolyn, you're welcome to follow me back, and if you do decide to do it (it's a huge decision), I'll be very happy to help with advice about all the admin, tax, etc... 🙂 (None of it is that hard, fyi. I got my residency card and driver's license at each first appointment 🙂)
I only know Catalonia well, but let me tell you one thing about Spain. Every Saturday, the shops shut at 2pm. When I first arrived I said "this is crazy! This is your prime money-making time! Why would you shut then?" My wife replied "we value quality time with loved ones more than money" 🙂
There are no guns, the healthcare system is free and one of the best in the world. Spanish admin is actually not bad at all (even though everyone says it's terrible), and despite appearances, the Spanish are the happiest people I've ever met 🙂
We have a trip planned in Spring to Valencia. I am hopeful that we will make the move in the next couple of years. Sounds like the country to be in for many reasons!!!
There are some here, in the UK, namely Nigel Gabage, who look to the US as some bastion of "the people". Then there are others that see 1930s Germany written over the UK and US.
If the US Congress ever gets its democratic act together, we need to codify abortion rights and gay marriage to our constitution, as well Women's Equal Rights Amendment.
Not only: he also wants to constitutionally protect the annual adjustment of pensions, safeguard public health care from privatization (already attempted by some right-wing regional governments), and ensure the permanent public ownership of public housing.
President of the Government (formerly President of the Council) is the title given by Spaniards to the position commonly referred to as Prime Minister in other countries.
Fact, just like what I said: in Spain there's no "PM"... nor in Italy, where there's a "Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri" and a "Presidente della Repubblica" but not a "Prime Minister".
Agreed, it's a matter of definitions. In reality, the functions of a President of the Government or of the Council are the same as those of a Prime Minister: those corresponding to the head of the executive power in each country.
The British Prime Minister is the equivalent of the Spanish Presidente del Gobierno, the Italian Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri or the German Bundeskanzlerin... but not the French Premier Ministre.
That's why I'd rather stick to their formal titles.
Exceptions exist, but they don't invalidate definitions. The French and British Prime Ministers have different roles but the same title. I don't mind using formal titles, even in the original language, like Prime Minister or Presidente del Consiglio...
He will meet fierce opposition. There's been 3 constitutional reforms in our democratic history, all of them fairly minor (last one was replacing an ableist slur with a more appropriate term). This would be the biggest reform in the history of our constitution.
I've lost a lot of sleep over what a 2nd Trump term will do to 4% of the Earth's population.
But as I watch the other 96% of us, as countries lay aside their arguments to link arms and hold one another strong against the coming storm, I wonder whether "the pity of Biden will rule the fate of many."
Where's the link between the US interferring elections in Romania, the corrupt South Korea's president trying to avoid being prosecuted and the Spanish president desiderata?
I’m having a bit of trouble with the hope part. Each time we were told to hope. With Mueller, with the 2020 election, with Garland, with Jack Smith. And now here we are. I’m stuck in a bit of wallowing, unfortunately.
Defeating Bolsonaro wasn't only a victory for the planet (literally, considering devastating effects of climate change and Bolsonaro don't caring about it).
Also Brazil have other greta triumph against that enemy of humanity called Elon Musk, setting and example.
Actually that's a terrible policy by government of Spain.
Also civilized country has racist connotations.
But yeah,the USA can't lecture any country. There was nothing good about Trump, he was the gretaer evil, and still won.
Disaster for the world.
The PPP is his party right? I thought they would stop supporting him after what their leader said, although only 8 members of your party supporting you is low I think
Not too sure about South Korea but both Spain and Romania have had brutal dictatorships in their somewhat recent past and have not forgotten what the US is about to find out.
Excellent point.Also remember that Franco came to power thanks to Hitler and Mussolini's help as he would have never managed to do so on its own. There are still a sizable amount of far right sympathisers here but are becoming less relevant.
Once this people experience that totally awful implementation of Trump's power grab things may change. In Valencia over 200 people died because the far right in charge could not be bothered to familiarise with the warning tools of an extreme event situation. They will not be voted back.
South Korea was a dictatorship until the late 80s. They’re also not out of the woods yet. They don’t have the votes needed to impeach Yoon, so unless some of the PPP cross over, he will get away Scot free.
I'm sorry but this is meaningless. The Constitution can be changed and it's systematically ignored in Spain.
The current government announces something that brings 0 rights, yet ignores the right of a home for the citizens which is already in the constitution.
The same was true for us for a long while. Just cause the constitution protects us, doesn't mean people were gonna listen at first. Change ain't easy. It takes time to make all the wrongs right.
Just because the USA is in a terrible state doesn't mean Spain is in a great situation either.
The same policies are being applied, that are destroying people's livelihoods from right and "left" governments. The neoliberal system is broken and it's failing its citizens in every western country.
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De la misma manera que yo no tengo ni idea de la política de Sudáfrica, por que no me afecta absolutamente en nada lo que pasa allí. Pero tampoco me pongo a decir tonterías de Sudáfrica.
El problema es que los yanquis nos arrastran si hace falta.
Somos los personajes de fondo, los "locals" que son muy "nice", pero cuando a alguno de estos que dice que se muda a España le toque ser PSOEizado nos vamos a reír.
I'm sorry to hear this and thank you for the correction. It still sounds like Spaniards have a lot more going for you all than the dumpster fire the US just supposedly elected.
Yes. Most EU countries have a right wing party which is more progressive than the democrats in USA. Yet oligarchs from USA have enough money to push their agendas around the globe. Spain could be more economically progressive without foreign interference. This is just a pantomime.
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To paraphrase the poet Rudyard Kipling: What do they know of America that only America know.
I have read that the majority of Americans haven't been outside their countries borders. I wonder how many haven't been outside their own state?
They don't allow Fox "News" levels of propaganda in EU. Sky News is owned by that Murdoch rag and they don't go nearly as hard with the rhetoric there.
Socialism is freaking awesome. It lets people live their lives fully without worrying about the basics. Capitalism is becoming an absolute nightmare of chaos and anarchy.
Traveled to Cuba, great model of socialism, 2 years ago. The people were so happy!
No one seemed to worry about anything
There was free food, drinks, entertainment, beautiful beaches
Count me in for socialism
Socialism is sharing. Like the ancient tribes and clans, they shared everything in the community.
When Cook landed in Australia he looked for food and water. They caught wild pigs. An Aborigine came and took one pig away and he was shot for stealing. He wasn’t stealing, he just took his share.
Yes, it is so great. But every single time it is tried they get it slightly wrong. Interestingly they do not get system that is slightly worse, they get a pretty brutal regime and poverty.
These debates always require prior agreement on the definition of socialism. Scandinavian-style (socialist elements alongside capitalism) is not the same as Cuban-style (more or less abolition of capitalism).
Yes, but both pro- and anti-socialists have elided the words "socialism" & "communism" over the years. The USSR was the Union of Soviet *Socialist* Republics. Then there's the whole gamut of "social democrats", ranging from far left, through Scandi welfare staters, to quite far right in some places.
And while Scandinavians are taxed to death, they actually get something from the taxes they pay (like healthcare and tuition-free education for starters).
It’s not taxed to death… it’s taxed to thrive. Their families have an ability to stay connected. In Sweden mothers (18 months) and fathers (6 months) with paid family leave with new child, paid daycare, paid healthcare, paid college, paid vacations (minimum 5 weeks a year)… makes such a DIFFERENCE!
Cuba is communist. Scandinavia is a capitalist/socialist mix country that’s run better because businesses don’t need to worry about the basics like healthcare.
Why just one? Cooperatives that run on a socialist mode of ownership and production provided 2 million jobs in the US economy in 2024, and $660 billion in annual revenue according to USDA.
Socialism at it's core, like capitalism, is an economic model, not a political ideology.
Social Security is one example of where socialism is working. But guess what? Republicans want to privatize or eliminate it entirely. Why? So their greedy capitalist friends make more money.
We have many socialist programs in the USA while not having “Socialism” as the official form of government.
Unfortunately you’re right, greed does tend to grow in unchecked capitalism (libertarianism). Look at the National Health Service. But overall it’s still better than the US system.
Look at Europe. Australia. Socialized medicine. Medical emergency? No cost to go to the ER. Cancer? Same, and you get paid as you recover. Best trains in the world are socialism at its best. The US, meanwhile, is still running like it’s an untethered colony without leadership or cohesion.
Europe. Is. Not. Socialist. Full stop. Most of the countries people call "socialist" in Europe are mixed market economies. Places like Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, to name a few, are actually ranked ahead of the United States on economic freedom indeces.
Having universal healthcare doesn't make a country socialist by default. So no, Europe is not an example of a socialist country that works. They are capitalistic. They've just figured out how to improve conditions under capitalism
Technically yes, but if when you point at a system doing well, American conservatives scream "We can't do that! That's socialism!" I think it's at least fair game for this type of discussion.
If we want to all get together as a leftist book club and noodle over definitions, sure, sounds fun...
I didn’t say they were socialist. They have socialized healthcare and other stuff going on. The U.S. meanwhile is based on some rich guys being able to sell you dollar bills worth of stuff that you paid 5 dollars for
I agree with what he has done, but how can a Prime Minister enshrine these rights in the constitution and know that they can never be undone? The world saw Hitler, Mussolini and Franco and should have learned by their actions, now I despair at the US and at part of the UK.
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So I might be annon and I am strang butttttt when trolls hit me up I usually give em a chance one or two reply’s to redeem themselves but if they don’t blocked
Oh no u spot on I just think is funny to engage them get their hopes up and hit em with the Himmler blocked now… it steals closure I just hope they don’t take the anger out on their wife and kids… like the profitt stole my thunder and like kick little Timmy in the chest
By chance, I went to Madrid the day gay marriage became legal. The main street had a mix of supporters and protestors. It was quite something to walk into! Spain was only the 3rd country to legalize it, so it was still a radical idea at the time. Crazy to think how far things have come and how fast.
Actually that's a terrible policy by government of Spain.
Also civilized country has racist connotations.
But yeah,the USA can't lecture any country. An inhumane movenent like MAGA is in power.
Don't think that we don't have our fair share of drama and struggle in Spanish politics. It is not as straight forward as it seems. There are a few haters around.
A few haters? Something we will never get to say in America. It's always tons of haters and they always get back in charge. I have to admit I am jealous of the thought of just a few haters.
The far right in Spain is the 3rd party, sadly. They worship the times we were under a dictatorship. We may not have as many idiots as you have over there, but we have many. Hence coming to Bluesky.
UK threw most of them out last election to show the right doesn't have the numbers. Big difference between some people existing vs having actual power like in the USA
Sounds good, but I doubt he will ever get the majority to make these changes, pity. It would also be nice to have self-determination rights in the constitution, but that’s dreaming.
Maybe not self-determination per se but clear processes in the Constitution and in the Estatut about how they can be changed. This will include self-determination and other issues
Don't forget low-info swing voters, protest voters, and non-voters. Americans writ large have forgotten that voting is a responsibility in addition to being a right.
Oh, absolutely.
What I mean is that there is a genuine threat that a future administration could roll back these rights.
He's basically doing what the Obama administration shoulda done when they had a super-majority.
At least he’s trying. Americans would rather sell out their mother’s, wives’, and daughter’s rights for what they think is cheaper gas and cheaper eggs!
#AmericanIdiots
#MAGACultMorons
New strategy to combat the lies and noise we are hearing from Trump! From Joe MSNBC:
SIGNAL VS. NOISE!
We need to be careful to separate performative acts vs. what is meaningful change for American goals. We have to stop saying what Donald Trump does to people vs. what he does affects people!
Is it indeed that many bankrupcies?
I ask because I don't know, I don't have these probelms, I live in Spain and this would never occur to us that might be the case to actually go bankrupt because we had to visit the hospital...
I say it again lot, but Dems could learn a lot about how to win close elections and govern well from Pedro Sanchez. The man is the political genius of the center left to progressive wing. Sadly, his party made a mistake in backsliding on trans/Queer inclusion, and he needs to correct that.
He had the worst headwins to try to win re-election in 2023, and he pulled it off so impressively. He relentlessly attacked the right harshly for being fascist and bigotted while also standing up strongly for marginalized groups. He embraced the left, embraced his morals.He didn't run away from them
Uhh, he formed a coalition government with separatist parties and terrorism sympathisers, one of the separatist party he took to the government is rightwing too. What are you on about.
But I am a novice in Spanish politics, and am open to learning more. My opinion so far is the Sanchez is doing much more good then harm, especially when it comes to marginalized groups such as immigrants and the LGBTQIA+ collective
He did form a coalition government, and protected a lot of minority cultural and linguistic interests in doing do so. The right leaning groups of Junts an and PNV are much less right wing than PP or Vox, and EU Bildhu sympathizes with ETA less then the PP sympathizes with Franco in my opinion.
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In fact, their influence might be enough to block this initiative, just as it happened here in 2022.
But yeah, MAGA is a disaster and will not only cause damage in the y USA but also export inhumane ideologies around the world.
Setting out a strong wish on (presumably)Constitution Day?
Great to have a left of centre government in such a big & VERY diverse Country...
Hopefully assistance for Valencia remains top of the agenda.
(Appreciate that the Olive Press is in the main an 'expatriate' service)
The online blurb from the Olive Press (a decent enough but 'targeted' service btw) shows trad. attachment ...
"A campaigning, community newspaper, the Olive Press launched in 2006 and represents the huge and growing expatriate community in Spain"
Mainstream media La Vanguardia etc etc combined with local probably are best?
But also USA exports mistakes and other countries copy them. MAGA is a destructive fascist movenent with an agenda that will unfortunately be promoted internationally.
not sure why you'd wanna repeal them anyways though
This is a bluff with an exactly 0% chance of passing, and Pedro Sanchez knows it.
It is nothing more than a propaganda move. It would be great if it could be done, but it can't and it won't be done.
Not. A. Chance.
But, hey, you can do whatever you want. Just go there and try if you know some spanish.
Also civilized country has racist connotations.
But yeah, Democrats in the USA are guilty of disaster by enabling Elon.
Cause the MAGAGOP is about to inflict us with their awfulness.
- win a qualified majority (3/5) in both the Congreso and Senado
- put the reform into a referendum, and win it
- dissolve the parliament, call for a snap election and then get a supermajority again
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Discrimination of Women, their Rights & Life is a total Disgrace. Women die in Childbirth if not treated.
Shame on You Helena! 🫠
My message was precisely in support of these amendments to the Constitution to make sure these rights can't be taken away.
But just in case i wanted to make it clear 😅
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There are many praying for Trump to vanish up his own ass!
Who in their right mind ever wanted to undo those rights?
So, what is your excuse?
Unfortunately we must regulate our media ecosystem. We can’t have nice things like an unfettered internet bc our democracy is at risk
We should oppose- vehemently.
And they are NOT very Christian!
#MurdochGutterMedia
*Spain doesn't have a PM, but a President.
That's why I'd rather stick to their formal titles.
Next question is: does Pedro Sánchez have that overwhelming support?
No, but for the right-wing parties it will be very hard to explain to their voters why they oppose it.
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But as I watch the other 96% of us, as countries lay aside their arguments to link arms and hold one another strong against the coming storm, I wonder whether "the pity of Biden will rule the fate of many."
Also Brazil have other greta triumph against that enemy of humanity called Elon Musk, setting and example.
Also civilized country has racist connotations.
But yeah,the USA can't lecture any country. There was nothing good about Trump, he was the gretaer evil, and still won.
Disaster for the world.
His own party thinks he went too far.
https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-martial-law-yoon-impeachment-bfea0520c0361294f96edd6602ac8534
The current government announces something that brings 0 rights, yet ignores the right of a home for the citizens which is already in the constitution.
The same policies are being applied, that are destroying people's livelihoods from right and "left" governments. The neoliberal system is broken and it's failing its citizens in every western country.
De la misma manera que yo no tengo ni idea de la política de Sudáfrica, por que no me afecta absolutamente en nada lo que pasa allí. Pero tampoco me pongo a decir tonterías de Sudáfrica.
El problema es que los yanquis nos arrastran si hace falta.
I have read that the majority of Americans haven't been outside their countries borders. I wonder how many haven't been outside their own state?
I've been lucky to have travelled outside of my state and the US on several occasions and that's the case for all of my siblings.
Then again, I was also an immigrant to the US, so...
No one seemed to worry about anything
There was free food, drinks, entertainment, beautiful beaches
Count me in for socialism
When Cook landed in Australia he looked for food and water. They caught wild pigs. An Aborigine came and took one pig away and he was shot for stealing. He wasn’t stealing, he just took his share.
How to fix that?
Socialism at it's core, like capitalism, is an economic model, not a political ideology.
We have many socialist programs in the USA while not having “Socialism” as the official form of government.
If we want to all get together as a leftist book club and noodle over definitions, sure, sounds fun...
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Also civilized country has racist connotations.
But yeah,the USA can't lecture any country. An inhumane movenent like MAGA is in power.
Do, however, engage with people genuinely curious and willing to have a productive conversation.
It’s almost 2025, anyone who is still that ignorant is willfully so, plus the Internet is free. It’s not our fucking job to educate people.
There is a real rise in right wing "populism" here, as well.
What I mean is that there is a genuine threat that a future administration could roll back these rights.
He's basically doing what the Obama administration shoulda done when they had a super-majority.
#AmericanIdiots
#MAGACultMorons
Also, can you please try to refrain from using abelist language in the future. Thank you.
SIGNAL VS. NOISE!
We need to be careful to separate performative acts vs. what is meaningful change for American goals. We have to stop saying what Donald Trump does to people vs. what he does affects people!
I ask because I don't know, I don't have these probelms, I live in Spain and this would never occur to us that might be the case to actually go bankrupt because we had to visit the hospital...
No surprise that everybody cheers that that guy was gunned down...
(when health is a business, care is a luxury)
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That is how UHC made 22 billion in profits last year alone. By killing people and bankrupting families.
And that's just one company, not the entire industry.
Tell me another way to get actual change.