areader55.bsky.social
What is happening in the US is the same that has happened in every fascist state in history: oligarchs exploiting hate to increase their wealth and power. We thought it couldn't happen here, but we were wrong.
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She may be right, but part of living in society is keeping your mouth shut when you are on the losing end.
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This was all 100% predictable. They want a summer of chaos to benefit politically.
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This was all 100% predictable. They want a summer of chaos to benefit politically.
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If the tech bros band together, they are more powerful than Trump or the federal government, way more powerful. I think Trump is the one who will have regrets over this.
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One way or another, it's because of Musk.
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Has anyone asked Joni Ernst yet if she's ready to go first? You know, to meet her lord and savior. Or she's only happy when other people die early?
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They must be joking at the NYT. Right?
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ERA is runs per 9 innings, so if you want runs per inning, just divide that by 9. Runs per at-bat wouldn't be a good stat, since a pitcher that faces a lot of batters doesn't go deep into games.
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I am not sure where the causality arrow points to. I think reality TV may be a consequence of the nihilism that's been building up in society for some time.
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At this point, you have to wonder if a country that elects this guy not once, but twice, after a coup attempt, is worth saving. I think that the USA is over. Let's do the best we can in our individual lives and in our communities.
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Not true either. Texas A&M (College Station, TX), University of Florida (Gainesville), Purdue (West Lafayette, IN), Washington State (Spokane), Ohio State (Columbus), for example, are all major research universities in red towns/counties.
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You are mistaken. Many of the top research universities in the USA are in red states, Texas leading the way, but also Florida, Georgia, and more.
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Here's the part the ignoramuses don't know: if the universities close down, Americans who work for them are fired and American-owned businesses (student apartments, supermarkets, restaurants) around them close, too.
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This letter could have been written by a Fox News host. Oops, they ARE Fox News hosts. It's not serious and it won't fly in court. However, the damage to the USA image abroad continues to accumulate.
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If he's so aggrieved, he should pay from his pocket not with my money.
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They are an anti-civilizatory force. They want to live in a jungle, where they are the ones who control everything, of course.
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This is what goes by conservatism in the USA these days.
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Weak democrats, too. He colluded with Russia in front of the microphones and people are still debating whether he did.
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But that's Trump's MO. Recall when he told Putin to spy on Hillary Clinton before the 2016 election to the microphones? This is his "superpower". He crimes in the open, because he knows that he completely rules weak Republicans like Mike Johnson and even SCOTUS. He can get away with anything.
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Now do South-Central Texas this week.
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Of course, but he will say it's the best deal ever and all Republican politicians and media will hail the king.
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That sounded like trash talking, not objective analysis. Anyway, you do you.
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You are reduced to rooting for injury, that's sad.
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For a big man like that to outrun all the Bills DBs, that's incredible.
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Your cult leader is deporting and arresting innocent people. And even if they are criminals, there's something called due process in the Constitution. But he doesn't give a shit about the Constitution, and neither do you. Have a good day.
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This doesn't seem to bother you types. Hmmm... 🤔
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Hahaha. Do you think Mango Mussolini would be giving legal status to Palestinians being killed in Gaza? If you do, I have a bridge over the East River to sell you.
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Your racism is showing, again.
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That's true, one must be very dumb to engage with a Trump supporter. Do you seriously think that your dear leader would give refugee status to the South Africans if they were black? Don't lie.
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Answer my question, do not try to deflect.
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It's well known that federal "grand juries" are rubber-stampers. She will never be convicted, because she was in her courthouse and she has authority over it.
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How could you be more ignorant than not knowing that Trump personally gave the South Africans legal status, while denying the same to people from the "wrong" race?
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That's actually a brilliant idea... how do we get it across to him?
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I thought you meant he doesn't have dementia. I think it's clear that he has.
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It is not hyperbole, except when I said it's advanced. His father had it and passed it on to him. It's not advanced yet, but he's declining in plain sight.
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Advanced state of dementia.
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He's clearly talking about himself. The dementia is advancing.
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We are trained in our job to share it with everyone in the office.
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I only takes issue with your last sentence. This is unprecedented in the USA.
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I am not a friend nor do I know anyone. I am just saying we should spend our energy pointing the finger at the source.