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“Nature loves diversity, society hates it.” ― Milton Diamond Unfortunately for society, it needs diversity if it doesn't want to stagnate. I realize that, for some, stagnation is a feature not a bug.

"The combination of unbridled capitalism and racism is not some exceptional thing . . . but a pretty accurate summary of the history of the US. (. . . the far right is the true inheritor of the American tradition.)" Great, a new substack to follow www.unpopularfront.news/p/gold-and-b...

"The modern right messaging ecosystem...is not responding to a crisis of masculinity. It is creating a crisis of masculinity." www.liberalcurrents.com/swiping-left...

It's terrifying that this even needs to be said.

Pres. Biden has been dealing with this mess and the morons on both sides for 15 months. Who else should get the credit? Trump is the type of person who sees a parade and runs to get in front of it.

". . . we need to look no further than the simple corrupt backroom deals of strong men dictators around the world to see how the friends of leaders get sweetheart deals to sell their stuff at inflated prices (and, usually, inferior quality) while everyone else foots the bill." t.ly/V8Mz1

"They’re the direct result of a coordinated assault on education standards and independent journalism, fused with a campaign to fill the heads of the electorate with pebbles, mashed potatoes, and a rotating platter of ad engagement bait and distraction." www.damemagazine.com/2025/01/02/a...

Stephen Robinson get it. How 'The Twilight Zone' Unmasked The Polite Banality Of Fascism www.playtyperguy.com/p/how-the-tw...

Apologies if this has been posted already.

"On H1-B visas, Trump picks Musk over MAGA. His voters should get used to this." My new hobby is watching loyal Donald Trump supporters get thrown under the bus by President-elect Donald Trump. It’s exhilarating! www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Former President Jimmy Carter had died. He was a true mensch. May the memory of the righteous be forever a blessing.

Leon Skum is offering $1 billion to re-name Wikipedia Dickipedia. He's pissed that they have a $50 million DEI and safety budget. Wokepedia is another term he used. And he's telling his followers not to donate to them. I just sent Wikipedia money.

Gettin' our chag urim sameach on.