You think it is simple because Trump is so obviously not a good faith actor, but let’s pretend he gets elected again (possibility). He declared everyone against him (not just Dems) enemies of the state and ineligible to hold office. This reminds me of Russia, oh wait he would like that.

Unfortunately our democracy hinges on whether or not we can convince our fellow citizens that freedom matters and to over vote. Winning by 51% isn’t enough. In order to make effective change, the Dems would need to win and get a supermajority in the house and Senate. And THEN DECIDE to give up power to change our government to a STAR vote or ranked choice style. Some form of representation democracy so that our politians would have to negotiate properly. Citizens United needs to go along with the part of the judicial that was installed because of the fascist movement of the heritage foundation.

I just doubt this will happen. It is possible, but I’m not sure how. The left never has enough resources to play the decades long game. They(conservatives) were manipulating the media in the early 1900 to stop progressive movements. They delayed Teddy Roosevelt getting into office. After he did get in and people saw how effective and popular progressive movements were, they decide to work against it. They still are. They just bought all the media empires now, so it is easier.

No the problem is you need to define valid for everyone else. You not liking a valid reason doesn’t make it less valid. Clearly this word means something different to you in this context.

I already said that the Dems believe they can court some of the pro-frack without losing the anit-fracks. I think this is wrong, but that’s why they are doing this.

You just don’t agree with the strategy, but it’s still the answer.

That’s the point of switching to pro-frack?

I’m assuming the Dems think those 58% anti-fracks are going to vote for them anyway. The Dems are trying (as they always do and fail) to court some of the 42% that might be pro-frack and anti-trump.

You can’t just use keywords anymore because every site out there is actively exploiting that system.

Ahh Goodhart’s Law strikes again.

I’ve been called and texted a bunch. I only answered 1 call last night and answered their polling. I should have mentioned Lemmy and the fediverse and the only place I get my news, so they would focus more on it, but I didn’t think about it in time.

What was that quote? Americans will always do the right thing, after trying every other options.

so fucking glad i don’t have kids

The next step is about “protecting the kids”.

I’m not sure what’s up with the downvotes. I can’t find a lie. Liberals don’t like hearing it, but they need to have a working knowledge of firearms and firearm safety.

You can’t rely on the cops when shit hits the fan. They have looked the other way and ignored the aggressors before. We have to look after each other.

If an ID is required for voting and voting is a right then the government should provide the ID for free. That would be the hold up for implementation. It makes sense to me, but I’m sure there might be other reasons I’m not thinking.

Fascists lie to erode trust in the government institutions that help society function. If enough people think that the institution is broken, then those people don’t mind a little rule breaking to put their guy in charge…after all everyone is breaking the rules.

That’s what I was thinking. Walz apologized to the moderators when they told him he went over the time. Like “oops sorry.”

I never heard anyone apologize to the moderators for that before. I hope most normal people will see that and think he’s nice.

Gotta pump the gooch my dude.

I have nothing to add. I just like this as a saying.

Honestly this is an echo chamber and it gives you the idea that people are paying attention. Ask any rando walking down the street and they probably won’t know them.

Don’t bottle up. That was the whole point of Inside Out. You have to experience the emotions.

Oh you want to be updated on where that hurricane is? Why don’t you sign up for our premium service and we will notify you when there are tornadoes in your area.

I would agree with you. I don’t have any knowledge about it, but you seem like you know who she is.

The only thing I know about Bad Bunny is someone responded to you about Happy Gilmore 2. Idk I’m out of all the loops so this chapel person is a non entity for me, unless one of my niblings mentions them.