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ricardoguillen.bsky.social
I am exploring ways to break down ideological divides and engage with both the left and the right using empathy and tough love.
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BlueSky needs more conservative voices if we want actual impact. We can't change minds by only talking to people who already agree with us.

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“Now is the moment to recognize the scale of the seismic change unfolding, and to find new ways to live in the world that a very different kind of America is beginning to create” www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

submitted 11 days ago • 70 comments

Now that Scholz has found his spine, it would be a good time to go look for the Taurus missiles too.

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

"We are on the edge of a dark precipice, where the rule of law doesn't exist, at least at the federal level". www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjqS...

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

Trump has taught me, that if a fatal plane crash happens on Biden's watch, then it is Biden's fault. But if it happens on Trump's watch, then it is Biden's fault.

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

The numbers of an ongoing genocide. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

The difference between World War 2 and the Gaza War is, after WW2 we were genuinely shocked to learn, that the Nazis had attempted a genocide, while in the Gaza War, we are watching it live and doing nothing. I do not know how to look future generations in the eyes, when they start asking questions.

submitted 57 days ago • 1 comment

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submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

We scaled NATO to be strong enough to defeat Russia. But even after 1040 days of Ukraine destroying the Russian military, we still hesitate. I find it deeply embarrassing, that 32 wealthy allies are still hiding behind Ukraine, allowing Putin to continue his war crimes. We deserve better leaders.

submitted 64 days ago • 3 comments

You have caused my economic situation. The proof: If you would have transferred me your assets, my economic situation would be different. I forgive you, now just be a responsible adult and send me some money.

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

The most impactful single action an individual can take to help stop climate change is to reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal-based foods. Look it up if you need verification.

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

I love it every time US politicians use Sweden or Denmark as a bad example on how things could turn out. Why not use these countries instead to highlight how it works when students get paid to study, health care is available at no cost, and employees enjoy six weeks of vacation annually?

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

When you tell your child that they need to help in the kitchen, but your voice lacks the warmth of a genuine invitation, you might believe you are teaching them discipline. But what you are actually doing is co-constructing your child as someone who is lazy and needs disciplining.

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza. Let's make it stop. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

submitted 73 days ago • 0 comments

"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all." -- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917

submitted 78 days ago • 1003 comments

6,000 terrorists attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel has since killed 45,000 of those 6,000 terrorists. If you believe Israel does not kill civilians.

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

The most sneaky expression of class oppression: Middle-class activists judging the disenfranchised for trying to climb the social ladder, be it by code switching to the dominant style ("bourgeoisie!!"), buying nice things ("capitalist!!"), or cleaning up their neighborhood ("gentrification!!").

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submitted 86 days ago • 153 comments

Why the crypto industry backed Trump: because the crypto oligarchs want billions of dollars from the US government @chrislhayes.bsky.social has the best explanation of this story I have seen youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?...

submitted 87 days ago • 211 comments