@br00t4c If we can't deal with the reality of Biden's/ Democrats' weaknesses and failings, we're not in touch with reality enough to effectively counter Trumpism. We're blue MAGA - dull partisans thoughtlessly waving partisan flags because "we're better," and that's where all analysis begins and ends. That's not a winning strategy or a compelling message.
@br00t4c I'd say these guys won school. The only people challenging the teacher/ book are those who are actually engaged. I'm guessing 90% of the class doesn't give a shit and will answer the question however the teacher says.
This speech is 💯💥👀🌲🔪🌎🚧🔥⚡️fucking amazing. It should be required reading in high school. (There are a few minor errors in the transcript - looks like AI did the transcribing.)
@calcifer That's fun. In most cases I prefer the more inflammatory adult version - Jon Stewart's/ Daily Show's use of a news anchor's *final sign-off, live on-air: "Keep fuckin that chicken!"
@Gargron Never joined. I only joined Google+ because it basically came with the email. When it folded, I went to Twitter. When Elon wiped his ass with Twitter, I came here (and spent a few months on Gab before I got bounced).
@prolrage Anyone who values free expression should either loudly boycott or show up and deliver an unvarnished and scathing critique of Israel's horrific war crimes.
@ChrisMayLA6@pluralistic I got an earlier version Sony Discman and used it for almost a decade until the spindle motor burned out. Then I replaced the spindle motor and laser and used it for another 5 years. It was heavy, had a hard metal shell that was easy to disassemble (because we used to design things *for servicing). Later versions were plastic, cheaply made, quicker to break, harder to fix - disposable. Sony's rep collapsed, as did many technician jobs. And the e-waste did flow.
Zhe/ he/ she/ it/ they.... I was born and raised in the deep south by Christian conservatives. I kept the good bits and tossed the rest, making me a different kind of progressive. I got perspectives. I routinely volunteer as the keeper of the meanings of words and consistent principles to the consternation of language abusers and partisans. I abhor the fashion police and fun police but make room for the public health and hygiene police.