Im speaking from personal experience in my state of NY. Our government continues to produce legislation which makes weapons and defensive tools of many kinds more and more illegal. Guns, knives, bullet proof vests, pepper spray, etc etc. However, at the EXACT same time, they pass legislation that releases criminals before trial with basically no bail, does nothing to keep homeless individuals off the streets, prolongs the drug addiction issues we have by not cracking down hard enough, and fails to pass any laws that will actually keep weapons out of the hands of people who mean do others harm.

How do we reconcile these to things? The right hand makes me defenseless while the left hand does nothing about the increasing violence taking place especially in major cities.

Contradictory policies by liberal states, how do we fix the problem?


Rachel Maddow Admits Mike Pence’s Wife Refusing to Stand for Trump at President Carter Funeral Is ‘Marriage Goals’


Biden warns that an oligarchy is forming that threatens US democracy


President Biden warns of 'oligarchy' as he bids farewell to five decades in politics


Biden is doing his best to “help” the transition for the new president


I personally think he would have beaten Trump.

Do you think Andy Beshear would have performed better than Kamala in the 2024 Presidential Election?


Statement from President Joe Biden


President Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address


Pete Hegseth’s views on women were on display during his Senate confirmation hearing


Right now, the south east states seem to have a large population moving to them from other states. Same can be said about states like TX. Some of the blue states seem to have more people leaving than there are people moving to them.

Will this election change that? We know that the quality of life in red and blue states is vastly different. It can even be argued that it can be seen on the county level. Blue states have more social programs, more consumer protections, workers' rights, and other things that can really aid people should they hit hard times as well as protect them from some of those hard times from occurring in the first place. Red states, by large, don't have these things or they are rendered useless because they are so limited or not enforced properly.

We also know a Republican controlled Congress (no matter how slim) and Trump's presidency will undoubtedly make things much harder for a lot of people no matter what state you live in. When this comes, will people rely more on those protections and programs that blue states have? Will they decide that it is worth moving out of red states in favor of blue states since there isn't a federal government that will protect them? Will there be an awakening to the importance of state government and how will all this affect the next election?

Will this election cause a shift in population movement between states?

Right now, the south east states seem to have a large population moving to them from other states. Same can be said about states like TX. Some of the blue states seem to have more people leaving than there are people moving to them.

Will this election change that? We know that the quality of life in red and blue states is vastly different. It can even be argued that it can be seen on the county level. Blue states have more social programs, more consumer protections, workers&#39; rights, and other things that can really aid people should they hit hard times as well as protect them from some of those hard times from occurring in the first place. Red states, by large, don&#39;t have these things or they are rendered useless because they are so limited or not enforced properly.

We also know a Republican controlled Congress (no matter how slim) and Trump&#39;s presidency will undoubtedly make things much harder for a lot of people no matter what state you live in. When this comes, will people rely more on those protections and programs that blue states have? Will they decide that it is worth moving out of red states in favor of blue states since there isn&#39;t a federal government that will protect them? Will there be an awakening to the importance of state government and how will all this affect the next election?


There's this guy on youtube that kinda goes around asking people what rights minorities in America don't have (he doesn't exactly say it like that all the time) and ofc he's right wing and most of his viewers are too

Ive noticed his content tends to gaslight people into thinking we are overreacting when we say stuff like homophobia, misogyny and racism are still current issues and some right wing voters immediately shut that idea down because of the equal rights everyone in America has. They seem to believe the homophobia/racism is just petty discourse online and isn't really as big of an issue as we make it out to be because we aren't  in the 1900s anymore and everyone is "equal"

I want to refer to something I learnt in History class called the five stages of isolation, which is basically a progression of actions leading to mass genocide by Hitler and many other cruel dictators from the past. The first stage was bias attitude, second was act of bias, third was systemic discrimination, fourth was bias motivated violence and fifth was obviously genocide.

To the conservatives the discrimination minorities face might just be nothing in today's day and age, but it can quickly progress to mass genocide just like it did in Germany, Japan e.t.c

Like it's already at level 4 and thats why minorities are so scared man, like I dont understand why ppl just love to disregard people's experiences and say they r overreacting. The main victims of this argument is actually women cus people love to use that "What rights do women in america not have" argument...

because the women in the taliban once had rights too and we know how that turned out.

Right wing voters thinking discrimination isn't an issue in America nowadays because of equal rights

There&#39;s this guy on youtube that kinda goes around asking people what rights minorities in America don&#39;t have (he doesn&#39;t exactly say it like that all the time) and ofc he&#39;s right wing and most of his viewers are too

Ive noticed his content tends to gaslight people into thinking we are overreacting when we say stuff like homophobia, misogyny and racism are still current issues and some right wing voters immediately shut that idea down because of the equal rights everyone in America has. They seem to believe the homophobia/racism is just petty discourse online and isn&#39;t really as big of an issue as we make it out to be because we aren&#39;t  in the 1900s anymore and everyone is &quot;equal&quot;

I want to refer to something I learnt in History class called the five stages of isolation, which is basically a progression of actions leading to mass genocide by Hitler and many other cruel dictators from the past. The first stage was bias attitude, second was act of bias, third was systemic discrimination, fourth was bias motivated violence and fifth was obviously genocide.

To the conservatives the discrimination minorities face might just be nothing in today&#39;s day and age, but it can quickly progress to mass genocide just like it did in Germany, Japan e.t.c

Like it&#39;s already at level 4 and thats why minorities are so scared man, like I dont understand why ppl just love to disregard people&#39;s experiences and say they r overreacting. The main victims of this argument is actually women cus people love to use that &quot;What rights do women in america not have&quot; argument...

because the women in the taliban once had rights too and we know how that turned out.


Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners


https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-will-create-external-revenue-service-collect-revenue-foreign-sources-2025-01-14/

I think this is a terrible idea.

Trump says he will create new agency to collect revenue from foreign sources


President Biden announces $770 payments for California wildfire victims


Gingrich warns support for Trump deportations could ‘collapse’


Biden looks back on long foreign policy legacy, insists he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"


Gavin Newsom will be termed out in 2026. The Conservatives kept mentioning him as a possible replacement for Joe Biden in the 2024 election. I suspect they are expecting him to run in 2028 and are already gearing up a smear campaign to knock him out of the primaries.

Right now they are blaming the fires on Democrat leadership. My guess is that the Conservatives, who now basically run the GOP will find a conservative candidate to run for Governor in 2026. This candidate will no doubt be endorsed by Trump.

Once Trump officially takes office, I expect Comer and Jordan to launch the first investigation of the year against Newsom and the Mayor of L.A (a Black female Democrat). It will be a show trial that doesn’t solve anything. The main purpose is to make the people of California think the Democrats are idiots. If it works is a different story.

What I find funny is how hypocritical the conservatives are. During the election they hated the “Hollywood elites”. Now they sympathize with them for losing the their million dollar homes. Building reservoirs and new fire hydrants will be the “low egg and gas prices” of the 2026 California election.
Rant over.

The Conservatives are using the L.A. fires to begin the attempt to make a Republican Governor of California. (Rant)


I'm sure this has already been discussed and I missed it, so hard to keep up with everything.

But, what do you all think? Should we all quit Meta? I mean, I've been wanting to reduce my time spent on social media for a while now and all that anyway. And these latest decisions could absolutely be justification I finally needed. I certainly don't like the idea that me eyeballs are generating any revenue for Zuckerberg. I already dropped Twitter for Bluesky a while ago. So, one way of looking it is we should take the high road and just #exitmeta. And when this news first broke that was my first instinct. I posted statuses saying I was leaving and that everyone could find me on Bluesky, deleted the apps off my phone, did all that.

But another way to look at it is that that's letting them win. There's been a lot of talk about how one of the big reasons that Republicans keep winning elections is that they're winning the information war. Somehow, despite us supposedly being the party of young, smart and tech savvy people, they've beat us at the online (mis)information game. We can have a totally completely different discussion on why that is, what we could have done differently but it's true. So maybe we shouldn't quit Meta. Maybe now it's up to us to double down and fight there. To all dedicate some time to add these "community notes" that they're going to use instead. To make sure that actual real news gets liked and shared as much as possible. Plus, a lot of my local activist organizations still use IG as their primary way of organizing. Maybe some will move to Bluesky or something else, but so far I haven't seen a huge exit by them or anything.

UPDATE: A majority of these replies have either been "I never joined," or "I quit years ago." Which kind of speaks to my biggest concern. If none of us are on social media to combat misinformation then more people, young people, fresh voters, will be exposed to it and radicalized. I was really shocked about how much Trump improved with young and first time voters. But once you realize they get most of their information from Instagram and TikTok, and we've all abandoned those platforms with our typical scoldy, judgemental attitude towards them and people that still use them, what did we think was going to happen?

Are you all quitting Meta?

I&#39;m sure this has already been discussed and I missed it, so hard to keep up with everything.

But, what do you all think? Should we all quit Meta? I mean, I&#39;ve been wanting to reduce my time spent on social media for a while now and all that anyway. And these latest decisions could absolutely be justification I finally needed. I certainly don&#39;t like the idea that me eyeballs are generating any revenue for Zuckerberg. I already dropped Twitter for Bluesky a while ago. So, one way of looking it is we should take the high road and just #exitmeta. And when this news first broke that was my first instinct. I posted statuses saying I was leaving and that everyone could find me on Bluesky, deleted the apps off my phone, did all that.

But another way to look at it is that that&#39;s letting them win. There&#39;s been a lot of talk about how one of the big reasons that Republicans keep winning elections is that they&#39;re winning the information war. Somehow, despite us supposedly being the party of young, smart and tech savvy people, they&#39;ve beat us at the online (mis)information game. We can have a totally completely different discussion on why that is, what we could have done differently but it&#39;s true. So maybe we shouldn&#39;t quit Meta. Maybe now it&#39;s up to us to double down and fight there. To all dedicate some time to add these &quot;community notes&quot; that they&#39;re going to use instead. To make sure that actual real news gets liked and shared as much as possible. Plus, a lot of my local activist organizations still use IG as their primary way of organizing. Maybe some will move to Bluesky or something else, but so far I haven&#39;t seen a huge exit by them or anything.

UPDATE: A majority of these replies have either been &quot;I never joined,&quot; or &quot;I quit years ago.&quot; Which kind of speaks to my biggest concern. If none of us are on social media to combat misinformation then more people, young people, fresh voters, will be exposed to it and radicalized. I was really shocked about how much Trump improved with young and first time voters. But once you realize they get most of their information from Instagram and TikTok, and we&#39;ve all abandoned those platforms with our typical scoldy, judgemental attitude towards them and people that still use them, what did we think was going to happen?


Hey guys, this isn’t a post to support racism, just here to point out a double standard I’ve noticed. And that’s that women are allowed to shame men and look and them as predators but that same thing is looked down upon highly if you do that to a black person.

For example, It’s considered ok as a woman to be fearful and ignore a man in public if he comes up to ask for the time or directions. But if this same action was done because somebody was black it would be considered racist.

If a woman directs anger at men for harnessing “rape culture”, it’s considered ok. But if somebody said that black people harness gangster culture, it would be considered racist.

-If a woman hates men in general because of being assaulted by one, it’s considered ok by society. But if somebody hates black people because they were assaulted by a black person, it’s considered racist.

Again, not supporting racism, just calling attention to double standards. Am I wrong??

Why is there double standards around racism and sexism towards men?


US Supreme Court rejects bid by oil companies to toss Honolulu's climate suit


President Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers totaling to over 5 million borrowers


I know it's legal.

However?

It is petrifying to think what President Elect Trump and his sycophants will do.

Biden Administration Rulemakings at Risk for Congressional Review Act Cancellation in New Congress

I know it&#39;s legal.

However?

It is petrifying to think what President Elect Trump and his sycophants will do.


[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-barrasso-republican-senate-whip-tulsi-gabbard-confirmation-hearing/](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-barrasso-republican-senate-whip-tulsi-gabbard-confirmation-hearing/)

Background investigation probably smells like borsh.

Sen. Barrasso says "a paperwork problem" is holding up Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-barrasso-republican-senate-whip-tulsi-gabbard-confirmation-hearing/

Background investigation probably smells like borsh.


He is a conservative street interviewer with over half a million subscribers

What do you think of the street interviewer James Klug


Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction


Speaking at the National Conservatism Conference in 2021, Yenor detailed what he sees as the “evils” of feminism, labeled “independent women” as “medicated, meddlesome and quarrelsome” and decried colleges and universities as “the citadels of our gynecocracy” — a form of government run by women.

“If we want a great nation, we should be preparing young women to become mothers,” Yenor said

https://apnews.com/article/university-west-florida-board-appointment-desantis-yenor-5cc75bb96871f30f441731c5a725ec6e

DeSantis nominee for UWF board says women shouldn’t delay motherhood for higher ed, career


I’m going on an 8 hour road trip with my family tomorrow and my dad has already said he’s going to “force” us to watch Hillary’s America (dir. Dinesh D’Souza). I’m wondering if there is another movie that blatantly leans left and is (preferably) factual and informative.

Is there a movie to contrast Hillary’s America?


Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ


If this is a sign to come, we are in trouble. 7 Democrats are needed for Republicans to pass legislation and already Democrats are lining up to do just on that a bill that is a complete disgrace. Essentially doing away with due process. When Democrats on in control, the GOP stays united and would never let the Dems get a win like this. It feels like the Dems are a right wing party now and the GOP the ultra right. We've all been saying it for years, usually things like the Dems are center-right or both parties are the same. Sad to see it in black and white right now. We need to go the route of the Tea Party and primary from the left. Anyone who says it will destroy the party need only look at the GOP and how the right ward shift turned out for them. Thoughts?

Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

If this is a sign to come, we are in trouble. 7 Democrats are needed for Republicans to pass legislation and already Democrats are lining up to do just on that a bill that is a complete disgrace. Essentially doing away with due process. When Democrats on in control, the GOP stays united and would never let the Dems get a win like this. It feels like the Dems are a right wing party now and the GOP the ultra right. We&#39;ve all been saying it for years, usually things like the Dems are center-right or both parties are the same. Sad to see it in black and white right now. We need to go the route of the Tea Party and primary from the left. Anyone who says it will destroy the party need only look at the GOP and how the right ward shift turned out for them. Thoughts?


Biden administration extends protected status for 937,600 migrants


We're going to be in for this constant garbage, not just from Trump but from our reps. Note this quote from the article: "Utah’s Republican Sen. Mike Lee blamed the devastation on an overweening environmental sensitivity that puts the survival of “tiny fish” ahead of the lives and livelihoods of suffering residents."  This guy clearly has no clue what happened.  I urge everyone who lives in Utah to write the senator and educate him on why this is happening or tell him to shut his pie hole.

[Article](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-01-09/barabak-column-california-wildfires-trump-republicans-politicizing-epic-natural-disaster)

LA Times piece on GOP idiocy and the LA fires

We&#39;re going to be in for this constant garbage, not just from Trump but from our reps. Note this quote from the article: &quot;Utah’s Republican Sen. Mike Lee blamed the devastation on an overweening environmental sensitivity that puts the survival of “tiny fish” ahead of the lives and livelihoods of suffering residents.&quot;  This guy clearly has no clue what happened.  I urge everyone who lives in Utah to write the senator and educate him on why this is happening or tell him to shut his pie hole.

Article


A tale of two presidents — How L.A. fires show the difference between Biden and Trump — President Biden is at ground zero in California and Trump is thousands of miles away, hurling insults on social media and spreading misinformation


TikTok takeaways: Supreme Court appears likely to uphold impending ban


Biden extends legal status of nearly 1 million immigrants covered by program in Trump's crosshairs


The purpose of the Judicial System was to ensure that no person is above the law, and that the court and/or judges are not prejudicial towards anybody simply based on elected office. The ending of Trump's first election interference case has officially proved that notion false. No president had ever tested the limits of presidential immunity like this, and it is now proven that a president is given leniencies for their crimes, putting a potential 4 year sentencing to zero. Not a fine, not community service, ZERO. The fact that a sentencing even took place today was a surprise to just about everybody, especially since it was revealed that SC Justice Alito had a personal phone call with Trump the *day before* Trump requested a delay in sentencing with the supreme court.

 What Trump has been allowed to get away with just since he has left office has completely broken the judicial system. He was allowed to use stall tactics with no merits, again and again and again while the judges just kept going along with it. Held in contempt 10 times for violating gag orders, posting about the judge, their family, the jury, etc. As the prosecutor put it, Trump was "relentless" in his attacks on the cases, all parties involved, and even the rule of law itself. He has done irreparable damage to how the law is viewed and how it is applied. And he was able to do all of this while *not* being president, meaning as an ex-president he was given extreme leniencies that allowed him to go 6+ months after conviction to sentencing. This is (as far as I know) unprecedented even in New York City.

On the bigger scale, Trump was convicted of election interference, creating a plan to prevent information from being released that would impact the electio, and falsifying business records to hide it. All the evidence is overwhelming and decisive. What to speak of all of the evidence in his multiple other criminal cases. And now he is President-Elect, and we all have to pretend none of that exists anymore because he won a popularity contest.

Throughout all of the court proceedings for the criminal activities of Trump, he has always argued presidential immunity, even if it is clearly not in the "official" scope of presidential immunity. So, clearly there is an "unofficial" scope of presidential immunity that might just be up to the discretion of the judge? But then of course, that leads us to the highest court in the land, an un-elected board of appointed judges that for the long foreseeable future have been shaped by the felon convicted of election interference and still currently on trial for more election interference across multiple jurisdictions.

The U.S. Judicial System Has Failed

The purpose of the Judicial System was to ensure that no person is above the law, and that the court and/or judges are not prejudicial towards anybody simply based on elected office. The ending of Trump&#39;s first election interference case has officially proved that notion false. No president had ever tested the limits of presidential immunity like this, and it is now proven that a president is given leniencies for their crimes, putting a potential 4 year sentencing to zero. Not a fine, not community service, ZERO. The fact that a sentencing even took place today was a surprise to just about everybody, especially since it was revealed that SC Justice Alito had a personal phone call with Trump the day before Trump requested a delay in sentencing with the supreme court.

What Trump has been allowed to get away with just since he has left office has completely broken the judicial system. He was allowed to use stall tactics with no merits, again and again and again while the judges just kept going along with it. Held in contempt 10 times for violating gag orders, posting about the judge, their family, the jury, etc. As the prosecutor put it, Trump was &quot;relentless&quot; in his attacks on the cases, all parties involved, and even the rule of law itself. He has done irreparable damage to how the law is viewed and how it is applied. And he was able to do all of this while not being president, meaning as an ex-president he was given extreme leniencies that allowed him to go 6+ months after conviction to sentencing. This is (as far as I know) unprecedented even in New York City.

On the bigger scale, Trump was convicted of election interference, creating a plan to prevent information from being released that would impact the electio, and falsifying business records to hide it. All the evidence is overwhelming and decisive. What to speak of all of the evidence in his multiple other criminal cases. And now he is President-Elect, and we all have to pretend none of that exists anymore because he won a popularity contest.

Throughout all of the court proceedings for the criminal activities of Trump, he has always argued presidential immunity, even if it is clearly not in the &quot;official&quot; scope of presidential immunity. So, clearly there is an &quot;unofficial&quot; scope of presidential immunity that might just be up to the discretion of the judge? But then of course, that leads us to the highest court in the land, an un-elected board of appointed judges that for the long foreseeable future have been shaped by the felon convicted of election interference and still currently on trial for more election interference across multiple jurisdictions.


Biden distributes $5B in last infrastructure push | Semafor


We are witnessing a rise in hatred and intolerance in America that Trump originally let out of the closet when he first took office in 2016. Now that he's back we have corporations like Meta saying that if someone is LGBTQ+ it's okay to insult them for having mental illnesses, but you can't do it towards conservatives. It's insane.

Not going to lie, I'm scared for the future of this country. I'm scared for women and the LGBTQ+ community. I'm scared for the working and middle class, both of which are in Trump's crosshairs. I'm scared for immigrants. I don't like the fact I can draw so many parallels between Trump and Hitler. I don't like any of it.

In spite of all that, I keep trying to be positive which admittedly, is hard as hell. I am trying to respond by working on my own side business in self-publishing and breaking away from this horrid job economy, that only seems to want corporate slaves, entirely. I am trying to focus on friends and family.

So what are you guys trying to do to combat the hopelessness I'm sure we're all feeling right now?

What are you guys doing to stay positive/respond to the disaster we're about to witness enter the presidency?

We are witnessing a rise in hatred and intolerance in America that Trump originally let out of the closet when he first took office in 2016. Now that he&#39;s back we have corporations like Meta saying that if someone is LGBTQ+ it&#39;s okay to insult them for having mental illnesses, but you can&#39;t do it towards conservatives. It&#39;s insane.

Not going to lie, I&#39;m scared for the future of this country. I&#39;m scared for women and the LGBTQ+ community. I&#39;m scared for the working and middle class, both of which are in Trump&#39;s crosshairs. I&#39;m scared for immigrants. I don&#39;t like the fact I can draw so many parallels between Trump and Hitler. I don&#39;t like any of it.

In spite of all that, I keep trying to be positive which admittedly, is hard as hell. I am trying to respond by working on my own side business in self-publishing and breaking away from this horrid job economy, that only seems to want corporate slaves, entirely. I am trying to focus on friends and family.

So what are you guys trying to do to combat the hopelessness I&#39;m sure we&#39;re all feeling right now?


Just curious about how everyone is doing. I know that the election has been very traumatic for most of us. I am sure many of us think future looks very dim. And have valid concerns about the direction of the US is heading in. How are you dealing with everything now that it’s been several of weeks since the election and reality has set in?

How’s everyone holding up?


Post-election, the Left is feeling very gaslit by liberals. Right now they’re telling us to “grow up”, that fighting for real reforms to improve people’s lives is “pie in the sky”, and they’re doubling down on their individualism saying “focus on yourself”, “don’t buy this or that”, “change your personal habits” while completely ignoring that Americans hate the status quo and want to the US to take a different course.

It feels like talking to a wall. No matter what you say, liberals aren’t interested in hearing anything. It’s all black and white thinking, my way or the highway. They don’t want coalitions, they don’t want to work with working class people. Then they’re furious when they can’t turn out the vote! When their own base doesn’t even show up and they lose the election. But there’s zero reflection on how they’ve caused their own base to become numb, disillusioned, and frustrated.

Why Are Liberals So Frustrating For Leftists?


Just curious about left-minded folks and how they use the Meta platform particularly Facebook and to some extent Instagram. What are your opinions of the platform in regards to political influence?

Honestly, what would you say your Facebook/Instagram usage is?


What’s that thing Churchill probably never actually said? Liberal at 25 or you don’t have a heart. Conservative by 35 or you don’t have a mind. Well yeah mine was pretty much the opposite. More like:
If you’re an indoctrinated, privileged and myopic jackass at 25, the universe will grant you grace and make you more aware and empathetic by 35.
Raised in a Reagan household, flirted with something like leftist idealism in college, then regressed into libertarianism, and now on the left side of Democrat. And I think it’s getting worse with age! Help, I have no mind!
No but in all seriousness, who else has walked something similar to me? Or whatever it is, I wanna hear about it.

For better or worse, I’m becoming more liberal with age (I think it’s better)


Former FBI informant who fabricated Biden claims sentenced to prison


Karen Pence Snubs Donald Trump At Jimmy Carter's Funeral


Ever since 2008 when Obama came elected, the Republican Party became more and more corrupt and authoritarian and the Democrats became more and more liberal and a little to the left. Obama literally exposed how corrupt the Republican Party really was this whole time from the beginning. That in turn made them elect Trump as some kind of revenge against Obama for taunting them.

Why did the Republican Party went so insane that Obama became president in 2008? Is it the fact that someone that was not in the Republican stereotype or was it because Obama’s black?

Why did the Republicans went insane when Obama got elected in 2008?


How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days


Bidens Share First Photo of Great-Grandson and Reveal the Name Naomi Chose


In exclusive sit-down, Biden reveals his biggest regret and the compliment Trump gave him


Ohio’s COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor


We are facing four years of Trump and at least 2 years of a republican controlled Congress. So I ask, what is our plan or what is your plan? I speak more so from a financial side. The plans to cut the aca and things like that will affect us all. Same thing with the trade wars that will be started. What is the plan? Any tips, tricks, or anything else that will help us deal with what's about to come?

I think we need to start asking, what is our plan.

We are facing four years of Trump and at least 2 years of a republican controlled Congress. So I ask, what is our plan or what is your plan? I speak more so from a financial side. The plans to cut the aca and things like that will affect us all. Same thing with the trade wars that will be started. What is the plan? Any tips, tricks, or anything else that will help us deal with what&#39;s about to come?


Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win


Facebook is loosening posting standards and doing away with fact checkers. They are also allowing political speech again.

This is a huge capitulation to MAGA and is very sad for our society, but we should try to take advantage and beat the right at their own game, if we can.

Any ideas or know of any lefty orgs that I can work with?

I feel like i saw a post on here or maybe r/democrats about a digital media or marketing group that was having trainings.

How can we take advantage of Facebook's new policies?


Give President Biden his due, he has been one of the best presidents of our time


X and Meta have announced they will stop fact checking, promote right wing agenda etc.  Papers and online journalists are obeying in advance. The main stream media is quickly falling in line with making the new administration appear somewhat normal. Tik tok goes away january 19th.
 Do you have a plan to get any accurate information?

Where we get news in the near future?


As of 2024, if you live in Wyoming, your vote carries about 3.7 times more weight in the presidential election than if you live in California. This disparity arises because each electoral vote (EV) in Wyoming represents approximately 194,690 people, while each EV in California represents about 721,670 people.

I still think that the national popular vote should be determining the presidency, regardless of which party benefits. The common argument against this—that cities like New York or Los Angeles would dominate elections—doesn’t really hold much weight in reality. Only about 32.9% of the U.S. voting-age population resides in the ten largest metro areas. Even if every single person in these metro areas voted the same way (which they don’t and wouldn’t), the remaining 67.1% of the electorate still holds substantial influence.

While the Electoral College is unlikely to be abolished, I think it should be adjusted to better reflect where people actually live. One potential solution is the "Wyoming Rule," which proposes increasing the size of the U.S. House of Representatives so that the representative-to-population ratio aligns with the smallest state—currently Wyoming. This adjustment would redistribute electoral votes more fairly:

California - 71 EV (+33%)

Texas - 53 EV (+34%)

Florida - 39 EV (+32%)

...

Rhode Island - 4 EV (+0%)

Vermont - 3 EV (+0%)

Wyoming - 3 EV (+0%)

**Total : 538 \~> 677 (+32%)**

Would you support a reform like this? It doesn’t inherently benefit one party over another; it simply makes votes more equal across states.

In fact, using the 2024 presidential election, under this new system:

Harris has **283** easily locked EV's.

Trump has **275** easily locked EV's.

Swing states hold **119** EV's.

Would you support The Wyoming Rule?

As of 2024, if you live in Wyoming, your vote carries about 3.7 times more weight in the presidential election than if you live in California. This disparity arises because each electoral vote (EV) in Wyoming represents approximately 194,690 people, while each EV in California represents about 721,670 people.

I still think that the national popular vote should be determining the presidency, regardless of which party benefits. The common argument against this—that cities like New York or Los Angeles would dominate elections—doesn’t really hold much weight in reality. Only about 32.9% of the U.S. voting-age population resides in the ten largest metro areas. Even if every single person in these metro areas voted the same way (which they don’t and wouldn’t), the remaining 67.1% of the electorate still holds substantial influence.

While the Electoral College is unlikely to be abolished, I think it should be adjusted to better reflect where people actually live. One potential solution is the &quot;Wyoming Rule,&quot; which proposes increasing the size of the U.S. House of Representatives so that the representative-to-population ratio aligns with the smallest state—currently Wyoming. This adjustment would redistribute electoral votes more fairly:

California - 71 EV (+33%)

Texas - 53 EV (+34%)

Florida - 39 EV (+32%)

...

Rhode Island - 4 EV (+0%)

Vermont - 3 EV (+0%)

Wyoming - 3 EV (+0%)

Total : 538 ~&gt; 677 (+32%)

Would you support a reform like this? It doesn’t inherently benefit one party over another; it simply makes votes more equal across states.

In fact, using the 2024 presidential election, under this new system:

Harris has 283 easily locked EV&#39;s.

Trump has 275 easily locked EV&#39;s.

Swing states hold 119 EV&#39;s.


Biden administration bans medical debt from credit reports


Lara Trump's 'Disgraceful' Whine About Trump's Transition Is A Projection Master Class


Donald Trump appeals to dismiss New York hush money conviction, postpone sentencing


All his "day 1" promises will be absolute lies.  Maybe year 1, certainly not "day1".

Why the hell has nobody told him during his interviews the stuff he wants is physically impossible to do in 1 day? Let alone at all?

You can't deport millions of people in a day. You can't do it in 4 years. And you certainly can't get rid of birthright citizenship which is guaranteed by the constitution. You'd need an amendment with a two-thirds vote, which Republicans don't have. Although I can see Democrats bowing over in "compromise" if they put in some civil rights protections.

He'll be busy unpacking for the next year.  The ONLY possible thing I can see happening on Jan 21st is the J6th pardons. That's it.

MMW Trump will get nothing done day 1

All his &quot;day 1&quot; promises will be absolute lies.  Maybe year 1, certainly not &quot;day1&quot;.

Why the hell has nobody told him during his interviews the stuff he wants is physically impossible to do in 1 day? Let alone at all?

You can&#39;t deport millions of people in a day. You can&#39;t do it in 4 years. And you certainly can&#39;t get rid of birthright citizenship which is guaranteed by the constitution. You&#39;d need an amendment with a two-thirds vote, which Republicans don&#39;t have. Although I can see Democrats bowing over in &quot;compromise&quot; if they put in some civil rights protections.

He&#39;ll be busy unpacking for the next year.  The ONLY possible thing I can see happening on Jan 21st is the J6th pardons. That&#39;s it.


Hello I was wondering if people here could share things they’ve heard Joe absolutely deceive people on, intentionally or not. I can start with the Lizzo, Eminem payments for the Harris campaign. I just spent some time researching this topic and I feel like this information should be put together, because I’ve had conversations with US History teachers(public school TX) who have said they voted Trump Vance due to the Joe Rogan episodes with the two of them there.

Thing Joe Rogan has lied about


https://www.bbc.com/news/live/clyjmy7vl64t

Thoughts on his failures?

Thoughts on the future of the Liberal Party of Canada?

Trudeau quits


With an intent stare, a wide smile and a simple declaration, Harris certifies her loss to Trump


Anyone else ever feel like being liberal as a man can be socially disadvantageous? I’m 20 but I’ll meet people from the ages of 16-65 who just seem polarized by the fact that I’m liberal to the point where it becomes an isolating identity. I live in Texas so I understand that my geographic location plays a part in this but I wanted to ask if this is a broader issue beyond red states.

I have conservative friends, one of them being my best friend, but the amount of dudes who are conservative and even tolerate someone with an opposing viewpoint is slim to fucking none.

This all ties into a larger problem with the liberal political position being perceived as “dorky” in some respects. I wish it wasn’t the case as I believe it’s the correct position to hold, but it can be demoralizing when I see men who have a lot of good personality traits that I would want to associate with (Family oriented, Hardworking, Physically active and fit, Active in their communities, etc.) who hold the most surface level regressive political positions. That isn’t to say liberal men CAN’T have these personality traits, but it seems like conservative men tend to have them more. (entirely based on personal experience and not based in any statistical data, correct me if I’m wrong).

Being a liberal as a man.


Nancy Pelosi Says Jan. 6 Violence 'Didn't End That Day' Ahead Of Capitol Riot Anniversary


Biden permanently bans offshore drilling in 625 million acres of ocean, making a Trump reversal difficult


Peace from the UK to the US. I had to remember today because of how much it reminds me of my cause, my beliefs. Four years ago today was what I believe to be the birth of modern American fascism. People wonder why we don’t like nationalism and then go and do this shit. Just remember, it’s not anti-patriotic to be against nationalism, because nationalism is not patriotism, no matter how much they try to frame it as such. Have a great day, and #FDT 🫡✊🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

Happy January 6!


The Opportunity Costs of Conspiracy Theories about Merrick Garland - emptywheel


Biden says it is awful that Trump is seeking to do away with US birthright citizenship


Here’s my take on who poses the greatest threat to the world and why:

3⃣ Trump – The Easily Manipulated Narcissist

	•	A narcissistic idiot, but the key difference is that he’s not strategic—he just reacts.

	•	Easily influenced by whoever flatters him the most at any given moment.

	•	No real ideology—just self-interest, which makes him unpredictable but also limits his effectiveness.

	•	The danger comes from his enablers (think Bannon, MAGA extremists, and billionaire backers) who use him as a tool.

	•	Would absolutely hand over Ukraine to Putin when he got back in office, just to feel like a “deal maker.”

⚠ Threat level: High, but mostly because of the people around him.

2⃣ Musk – The Tech Billionaire With Too Much
Power

	•	Another narcissistic idiot, but unlike Trump, he actually controls powerful global infrastructure (Starlink, AI, Twitter/X).

	•	Shifts opinions constantly—one day he’s pro-Ukraine, the next he’s practically reciting Kremlin talking points.

	•	Not ideological, just ego-driven—he craves being worshiped and will adapt his views to whatever makes him feel important.

	•	Biggest danger? He owns tools that shape wars, elections yet he’s reckless and impulsive.

🚨 Threat level: Higher than Trump because he has more real-world power and even less accountability.

1⃣ Putin – The Calculated Threat

	•	Unlike Trump and Musk, Putin is not an idiot—he’s a high-functioning narcissist with a long-term strategy.

	•	He knows exactly what he’s doing and plays the long game with brutality and precision.

	•	Has directly started wars, committed war crimes, and openly threatens nuclear conflict.

	•	Not just a danger to democracy, but to global stability. His entire goal is to destabilize the West so Russia can gain more power.

	•	The most dangerous because he is willing to kill and destroy on a mass scale, and he’s good at it.

☠ Threat level: #1 by far. Unlike the other two, he has an actual plan, and it’s terrifying.

Final Ranking of Danger

🥇 1. Putin – Ruthless, intelligent, and willing to burn the world down.

🥈 2. Musk – Reckless, unstable, and dangerously influential.

🥉 3. Trump – Dumb, easily manipulated, and dangerous mostly because of his enablers.

What do you think?

Putin, Trump, Musk – Who’s the Biggest Threat to the World? Let’s Rank Them


There's also never been a president that was convicted of the garbage behavior and crimes that you've committed.

"There has never been a president who was so evilly and illegally treated as I"

There&#39;s also never been a president that was convicted of the garbage behavior and crimes that you&#39;ve committed.


Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Soros, Messi and 16 others


Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss hush money case, sets sentencing for Jan. 10


Harris to Swear-In Senators Who Refuse to Say Her Name Right


Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney


Looking for alternatives to corporate media.

Where do you get your news/opinion?

Favorite Podcasters/News sources?


Watching Republicans infight over H1B-visas has made me happy on this day. And part of me thinks I should feel like a pathetic loser for saying that... but really, I don't.

America voted for Trump. A known liar, a con artist, a convicted felon, and rapist. My empathy meter is sitting at zero. I'm just here to watch this country burn at this point even if I'm included in that statistic.

I hope I'm not. And I have a few contingency plans in place I've been working on. But at the same time, I'm sitting here with the popcorn while watching Republicans turn on each other. It's fucking glorious and I love it.

You know what I want for Christmas Santa even though it's over? I want Trump voters to lose their jobs to cheap labor. That's what I want. I want the moronic American public to face the consequences of their actions. And yes, I say that knowing full-well those consequences likely include me as collateral damage. But fuck it.

I'm done.

It's weird how excited I am right now witnessing some basic Republican infighting, knowing I'm also going to be dragged down the next four years...

Watching Republicans infight over H1B-visas has made me happy on this day. And part of me thinks I should feel like a pathetic loser for saying that... but really, I don&#39;t.

America voted for Trump. A known liar, a con artist, a convicted felon, and rapist. My empathy meter is sitting at zero. I&#39;m just here to watch this country burn at this point even if I&#39;m included in that statistic.

I hope I&#39;m not. And I have a few contingency plans in place I&#39;ve been working on. But at the same time, I&#39;m sitting here with the popcorn while watching Republicans turn on each other. It&#39;s fucking glorious and I love it.

You know what I want for Christmas Santa even though it&#39;s over? I want Trump voters to lose their jobs to cheap labor. That&#39;s what I want. I want the moronic American public to face the consequences of their actions. And yes, I say that knowing full-well those consequences likely include me as collateral damage. But fuck it.

I&#39;m done.


Chief Justice John Roberts sounds alarm over potential defiance of court rulings


7 rising Democratic leaders to watch


Kamala Harris has surpassed 75 million votes with 48.4% of the vote compared to Trump with 77.3 million with 49.9% of the vote.

Vice President Kamala Harris has surpassed 75 Million Votes


I feel like Elon has become too unhinged for me not to label him as corrupt. Part of being a businessman is being non-partisan, and honest. 2 things Elon is not. I will say though, the “woke mind virus” rhetoric is the funniest shit, in the most concerning way. I never had much respect for the guy, but after he bought out Twitter, his whole “I’m not corrupt” bullshit is just..like..it’s comedic almost

Elon Musk is a corrupt piece of shit


How Trump could put allies in key government posts without Senate approval


Ex-Aide Confronted On Fox News About Reports Trump Is 'Annoyed' Over Elon Musk


Apologies in advance for the rant.
For as long as I can remember I've been a big fan of the fact that the the US enshrined free speech in the constitution.  One of the few things I still find to be proud of here, we still mostly let people express themselves how they want.  As such I've also been very wary of people who want to use the power of the government or even social pressure to punish speech and certain kinds of expression that make them feel icky or doesn't agree with whatever they've had on a loop in their heads for the last 60 years.  I find fewer examples of those people scarier than the flag fanatics.  Nationalism has been alive and well in the US for a long time, but it just keeps growing like some kind of swollen, idiocy cancer.  It's frightening because it seems so pervasive, so obviously the opposite of the freedom of the individual that is central to the American ideal, and yet so many of our own citizens are so poorly educated in civics, and basic logic and critical thinking that they don't see the conflict between individual freedom, and laws that regulate speech or even their own insistence that *my* type of expression is protected, but yours isn't.  All over the US, people have American flags on display, all year round, sometimes lots of them.  Flags are fine. They're symbolic communication. It's a symbol of something important to the person who hung it up.  But with the American flag then there are the rules that come with it.  There are a host of them.  All of these rules are fine too.  They are very much like the rules of a religion, or the rules of a certain design esthetic. They may seem arbitrary, nonsensical, or completely superfluous to the uninitiated, but they all serve functions, and, nevertheless, they exist, someone thought of them, wrote them down and others like them. Many people follow these rules.  That is also just fine.  It's when these people insist that everyone else must also follow their flag rules - that is, strict rules about the proper handling of special pieces of colored fabric, we're not talking about organ transplants or unexplored ordinance, here, just nicely decorated cloth - that they have crossed a line.  Why don't they see it?  Your religion says you must do these things and mustn't do those things.  By being a member of that religion, you are following the rules you set down for yourself.  You can't mandate those rules for others.  Are these flag nuts the same people who want to tell me what I can and can't do with my body?   Are they the same people who want public libraries and schools to ban certain books they don't like?  How can they be such proud devotees of "America" and completely oblivious to the Incompatability of personal freedom and restrictions on expression?  Some such "proud Americans" living near me have said that people who burn the flag in protest should be thrown in prison for life, be physically tortured, raped and killed.  Many agreed.  I suggested that seems like harsh treatment for someone who is destroying a piece of cloth that is not stolen property, and is identical to hundreds of millions of other pieces of cloth like it.  In fact I said it shouldn't be punished at all, and is actually a protected form of expression, ie free speech.  They called me a piece of shit.  Oh they railed at me.  These lunatics crawled out of the woodwork to type in all caps at me because clearly I'm the idiot. And I don't care about that.  Call me an idiot piece of shit, call me a cunt and a whore, call me a nazi or terrorist or whatever.  It's their right to call me whatever because they have the right to free speech.  I'm glad they can call me whatever they want without fear of being arrested for blasphemy or some other medieval bullshit.  But seriously, Who tf are these psychos?  Did no one else listen in 7th grade social studies?  Did none of them make the connection between pride and nationalism, and between censorship and fascism?  I'm so grossly disappointed in all of us.  If you told me when I was that 7th grader (long long time ago now) that our country was this full of morons I wouldn't have believed you.  I think the country's average IQ now has dropped into hypothermic territory, and scarier still is I don't have much hope that we'll ever be able to fix it.  I can't see any path for us to move forward with a populace that is this dumb-as-fuck.  It's not fun to be an average cow in a herd stampedeing toward a cliff, realizing that we're all going to plummet to our deaths if we don't change course, and screaming at the rest of the cattle to turn but your herd mates are all too fucking stupid to listen.
/rant

Questions about symbols, freedom of speech, nationalism

Apologies in advance for the rant.
For as long as I can remember I&#39;ve been a big fan of the fact that the the US enshrined free speech in the constitution.  One of the few things I still find to be proud of here, we still mostly let people express themselves how they want.  As such I&#39;ve also been very wary of people who want to use the power of the government or even social pressure to punish speech and certain kinds of expression that make them feel icky or doesn&#39;t agree with whatever they&#39;ve had on a loop in their heads for the last 60 years.  I find fewer examples of those people scarier than the flag fanatics.  Nationalism has been alive and well in the US for a long time, but it just keeps growing like some kind of swollen, idiocy cancer.  It&#39;s frightening because it seems so pervasive, so obviously the opposite of the freedom of the individual that is central to the American ideal, and yet so many of our own citizens are so poorly educated in civics, and basic logic and critical thinking that they don&#39;t see the conflict between individual freedom, and laws that regulate speech or even their own insistence that my type of expression is protected, but yours isn&#39;t.  All over the US, people have American flags on display, all year round, sometimes lots of them.  Flags are fine. They&#39;re symbolic communication. It&#39;s a symbol of something important to the person who hung it up.  But with the American flag then there are the rules that come with it.  There are a host of them.  All of these rules are fine too.  They are very much like the rules of a religion, or the rules of a certain design esthetic. They may seem arbitrary, nonsensical, or completely superfluous to the uninitiated, but they all serve functions, and, nevertheless, they exist, someone thought of them, wrote them down and others like them. Many people follow these rules.  That is also just fine.  It&#39;s when these people insist that everyone else must also follow their flag rules - that is, strict rules about the proper handling of special pieces of colored fabric, we&#39;re not talking about organ transplants or unexplored ordinance, here, just nicely decorated cloth - that they have crossed a line.  Why don&#39;t they see it?  Your religion says you must do these things and mustn&#39;t do those things.  By being a member of that religion, you are following the rules you set down for yourself.  You can&#39;t mandate those rules for others.  Are these flag nuts the same people who want to tell me what I can and can&#39;t do with my body?   Are they the same people who want public libraries and schools to ban certain books they don&#39;t like?  How can they be such proud devotees of &quot;America&quot; and completely oblivious to the Incompatability of personal freedom and restrictions on expression?  Some such &quot;proud Americans&quot; living near me have said that people who burn the flag in protest should be thrown in prison for life, be physically tortured, raped and killed.  Many agreed.  I suggested that seems like harsh treatment for someone who is destroying a piece of cloth that is not stolen property, and is identical to hundreds of millions of other pieces of cloth like it.  In fact I said it shouldn&#39;t be punished at all, and is actually a protected form of expression, ie free speech.  They called me a piece of shit.  Oh they railed at me.  These lunatics crawled out of the woodwork to type in all caps at me because clearly I&#39;m the idiot. And I don&#39;t care about that.  Call me an idiot piece of shit, call me a cunt and a whore, call me a nazi or terrorist or whatever.  It&#39;s their right to call me whatever because they have the right to free speech.  I&#39;m glad they can call me whatever they want without fear of being arrested for blasphemy or some other medieval bullshit.  But seriously, Who tf are these psychos?  Did no one else listen in 7th grade social studies?  Did none of them make the connection between pride and nationalism, and between censorship and fascism?  I&#39;m so grossly disappointed in all of us.  If you told me when I was that 7th grader (long long time ago now) that our country was this full of morons I wouldn&#39;t have believed you.  I think the country&#39;s average IQ now has dropped into hypothermic territory, and scarier still is I don&#39;t have much hope that we&#39;ll ever be able to fix it.  I can&#39;t see any path for us to move forward with a populace that is this dumb-as-fuck.  It&#39;s not fun to be an average cow in a herd stampedeing toward a cliff, realizing that we&#39;re all going to plummet to our deaths if we don&#39;t change course, and screaming at the rest of the cattle to turn but your herd mates are all too fucking stupid to listen.
/rant


Here We Go. Biden Says He Could Have Won, And He Regrets Appointing Merrick Garland As AG.


It's what Elon and the rich want, to replace us with robots since they can't rely on immigrants anymore. The technology is already there for a lot of jobs, and in a couple decades at this rate will be all jobs once AI tasks rapidly improve.

There has to be some sort of universal income when society transitions to a post or near post scarcity world like this.

Otherwise 99% of people will be homeless.
This isn't science fiction. It's happening now.

Edit: seriously what's with the down votes? This is one of the biggest concerns right now. It's not a laughing matter. Otherwise your a rich person extremely out of touch with how hard it is to get jobs.

When AI takes our jobs how are we supposed to make money?

It&#39;s what Elon and the rich want, to replace us with robots since they can&#39;t rely on immigrants anymore. The technology is already there for a lot of jobs, and in a couple decades at this rate will be all jobs once AI tasks rapidly improve.

There has to be some sort of universal income when society transitions to a post or near post scarcity world like this.

Otherwise 99% of people will be homeless.
This isn&#39;t science fiction. It&#39;s happening now.

Edit: seriously what&#39;s with the down votes? This is one of the biggest concerns right now. It&#39;s not a laughing matter. Otherwise your a rich person extremely out of touch with how hard it is to get jobs.


They’re banning books, they’re banning Tiktok. The CEO of X(formerly Twitter) is the new head of the Department of Government Efficiency. The president elect also owns a social media platform, Truth Social. They’re getting rid of the entire Board of Education. They’re trying to control every piece of media we consume.


A Massive Immigration Courts Backlog Could Slow Trump’s Deportation Plans


Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 100, dies


Looking back at Biden’s term as president how do look at his legacy? What things did he do and how will the political world look at him in the future?

Looking back at the Biden Term


There’s so much I wanna be able to do next year even while our country struggles for the next four years, should we continue to set our goals high for 2025 despite all the craziness next year will bring?

Should we maintain our life goals heading into 2025?


Make no mistake. I'm sure over the course of the next four years we'll get posts from people who lament their choices this election. I won't have any sympathy. In fact, I'll gladly give them the middle finger.

The writing has been on the walls for months... years even. Harris, to anyone with common sense, was the better candidate. Regardless of the culture war nonsense she was young, had more experience, and smarter than Trump or Biden. She garnered MILLIONS MORE votes than Hillary did against Trump and STILL lost. It's insane.

So when people inevitably regret their decisions I'm not going to hold back the punches. All the warnings were handed to them on a silver platter and they ignored them. They were brainwashed by Fox News and other alt-right influencers like Joe Rogan. And while them regretting their decision might be considered a good thing, it won't change my response. The damage has been done... will be done... and part of that blame lies on them.

When some people wake up and realize they made a mistake either voting for Trump or not voting at all my sympathy will be gone.

Make no mistake. I&#39;m sure over the course of the next four years we&#39;ll get posts from people who lament their choices this election. I won&#39;t have any sympathy. In fact, I&#39;ll gladly give them the middle finger.

The writing has been on the walls for months... years even. Harris, to anyone with common sense, was the better candidate. Regardless of the culture war nonsense she was young, had more experience, and smarter than Trump or Biden. She garnered MILLIONS MORE votes than Hillary did against Trump and STILL lost. It&#39;s insane.

So when people inevitably regret their decisions I&#39;m not going to hold back the punches. All the warnings were handed to them on a silver platter and they ignored them. They were brainwashed by Fox News and other alt-right influencers like Joe Rogan. And while them regretting their decision might be considered a good thing, it won&#39;t change my response. The damage has been done... will be done... and part of that blame lies on them.


Why Trump is targeting Panama, Greenland, Canada


A young adult Canadian told me I drank the “ goofy juice of the left”.  I knew Canada wasn’t perfect. The things that I said that he was reacting to were basic though meaning he is a real Trumper type. I feel like no matter where we go we will be surrounded by ignorant MAGA types.  The world looks to me to be a pretty terrible place with the rise of Facism and Facist beliefs everywhere.

So disappointed


Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US


So my partner and I had been snowshoeing/camping in the cascades this past weekend and on our drive home Monday we stopped at a local dive bar in rural Oregon. As soon as we sat down , this old white guy with a trump hat, clearly profiled me and my partner as probably, uhhh, let’s just say, not the biggest fans of Trump. He immediately started taunting us and I got kind of nervous. HOWEVER, my partner, who is 2 years HRT, felt like an absolute beast that day. They got up took their beer and flung it in his face. They grabbed my arm and walked out as he screamed F-slurs. And as I sashayed out of that wretched bar  I turned back and did a little spin on my favorite Ironman quote. “I hate you 3000, B***H!” and slammed the door shut. Oh I have never felt more alive on a long drive home.

TLDR : My partner owned a trumpie at my local bar


Trump, GOP zero in on Liz Cheney as potential target


Bad things can happen’: how will the world adjust to the Trump presidency?


Can’t send a more passive aggressive message than that…they know that I voted for Harris and don’t like Trump. They’re MAGA supporters. I don’t bring up politics in-person, only post some things on media. I think it’s kinda cruel to do that on Christmas wtf. I didn’t react but I couldn’t not see it, feels like I’m dining with the enemy now.

My relatives wrapped my presents in Trump wrapping paper


Trump faces roadblocks to ambitious border crackdown


Greenland is a no, but what territories has the U.S. purchased?


Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve


Elon Musk snubs 'poor' relatives - You can take the boy out of South Africa but you can't take the Boor out of the man


Where are those centrists who voted for him because they wanted "peace" now that he's planning to start a war with Mexico, Panama, and maybe Denmark and Canada?

Ukraine isn't allowed to defend itself, but you are ok with invading our neighbors the way Russia does? What happened to those conservatives who said during the election "America should stay out of wars", that we can't keep being the "world police"?

What happened to the "anti war" cons?

Where are those centrists who voted for him because they wanted &quot;peace&quot; now that he&#39;s planning to start a war with Mexico, Panama, and maybe Denmark and Canada?

Ukraine isn&#39;t allowed to defend itself, but you are ok with invading our neighbors the way Russia does? What happened to those conservatives who said during the election &quot;America should stay out of wars&quot;, that we can&#39;t keep being the &quot;world police&quot;?


Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know


House Ethics report finds 'substantial evidence' Gaetz violated Florida statutory rape law


House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid thousands for sex and drugs including paying a 17-year-old for sex in 2017


Liberal leaders say they have a plan for a new, more effective anti-Trump resistance in 2025


Anytime I go there I see awful far right comments on left wing or even non political posts. I don't get it. screenshotted some but the subreddit doesn't allow me to add them. Here is one theory. https:// onezero.medium.com/the-far-right-is-weaponizing-instagram-to-recruit-gen-
Z-43257ddb2c9f

Why is Instagram becoming more far right? Does anyone have any clue?

Anytime I go there I see awful far right comments on left wing or even non political posts. I don&#39;t get it. screenshotted some but the subreddit doesn&#39;t allow me to add them. Here is one theory. https:// onezero.medium.com/the-far-right-is-weaponizing-instagram-to-recruit-gen-
Z-43257ddb2c9f


Review by Senate Democrats finds more unreported luxury trips by Clarence Thomas


Incoming GOP senator says he would disagree with Trump on spending ‘from time to time’


Hard to even describe the sadness I’ve been feeling about being the only one in my entire family that is liberal /democrat .. and god I miss the days of being ignorant to it all and not even knowing where they stand and what it meant . And I have been at a battle with myself about being in there life or not … I will be making a appointment soon and hopefully starting therapy soon but yeah it’s hard and I could really use some guidance from those older and wiser or with similar circumstances and how you have chosen to move forward .. I’m naturally a very irritable, emotional person and its always been extremely hard to let go of grudges .. tbh so every ounce of me just wants to cut them off and never talk t them again . but the other small part of me is like are you fuckin sure about that ? Like my entire family ? My big huge family ? never ever going to another Christmas or thanksgiving or gathering like that’s a really big commitment . to never have family again , there are maybe a select few I would stick around for like my little sis or grandmas but for the most part I just feel hatred for most of them so I guess my biggest dilemma is how can I keep these people in my life ..look at them and smile and make small talk when I have all this anger and sadness built up towards them … and before anyone says to just talk to them I’d have to let you know I can not do that atleast not until after a million therapy sessions and maybe some anxiety meds because confrontation is my biggest fear so I’m a very long ways away from doing that route 🥶

At a battle on whether or not to attend Christmas with all my republican family..


Let me start by saying that this may not belong here, and that I am primarily asking for guidance as to which subreddit might be better suited for this content.

So, I am writing a cheesy romance novel targeted at 25-45 year old conservative women. It is going to be full of nonsense people here would find appalling. The intent is to really make fun of people who would agree with the story line.

As AI puts it, this will be a romance novel with emotionally satisfying storytelling that aligns with traditional values - featuring strong family themes, faith elements, and relationships that develop within moral boundaries. I am throwing in xenophobia, sexism and anti-LGBTQ elements to reflect the nonsense these people seem to believe in.

As a side note, this will be significantly aided by AI. Also, I am writing this as a test run before I write something more substantial and something I actually believe in.

All that said, if I were to share my progress as I go through the process of creating this piece of nonsense, what subreddit would be better suited for it?

Cheesy romance novel


House Democrat says Republicans protecting Elon Musk's Chinese investments


She checks a few boxes that are important. She’s younger, she’s fighting for the vets, she’s a small business owner, she fights for right to repair, the shop she owns is a male dominated world, she’s articulate. She doesn’t seem like an elitist either.

If what I’m seeing becomes reality and someone like Beshear rises high enough (I’ve seen a lot of support for him), then she would be a running mate that I think I hits enough boxes that it becomes important in rural areas and very much complements and sides with a lot of his own appeal that is different…but important.

Here are some examples:

Legislation about durability of appliances:

https://youtube.com/shorts/-etd8NsIGCk?si=ln9BRlM-xO2p5URq

Protecting farmers against foreign investors:

https://youtube.com/shorts/irITAOyHSfM?si=cBcuegpD7zJV9lfi

Ideals of frugality, quality of products, environmentalism, and its effects on middle class Americans:

https://youtu.be/Xw-FonJgBjY?si=tQssF6bIcCm_aFdf

Criticism of lack of action and underreporting of crime including its effects of rural area:

https://youtu.be/pVIrre_5eFI?si=7ACehAVtOTii_sbQ

Right to repair:

https://youtu.be/XEUSTXeMNqU?si=EemSmZsnE4I1rz9P

Share with me what you guys think. Criticisms, support, optimism, pessimism. Let’s talk about it.

Glusenkamp Perez’s name needs to start being floated around more


Senate confirms Biden's 235th judge, beating Trump's record


House passes bill to avoid a shutdown, sending it to the Senate hours before the deadline


I don't feel like I have educated myself on political matters, and I'd like tips on how to educate myself more. I have educated myself more than some people I guess, but definitely not enough. There are so many people out there who remember all these politician's names and how they're involved, but my brain just cannot comprehend it. Everything seems so big and weird. I blame trauma for screwing with my ability to form certain memories, but I can always try harder.

So if people have tips for how they started, like free sites, good reporters, or places where I can hear about the documents that are out there to read firsthand, I'll take them. Or if that's not the right direction in learning more, maybe I should go another.

Does anyone have tips for educating myself?

I don&#39;t feel like I have educated myself on political matters, and I&#39;d like tips on how to educate myself more. I have educated myself more than some people I guess, but definitely not enough. There are so many people out there who remember all these politician&#39;s names and how they&#39;re involved, but my brain just cannot comprehend it. Everything seems so big and weird. I blame trauma for screwing with my ability to form certain memories, but I can always try harder.

So if people have tips for how they started, like free sites, good reporters, or places where I can hear about the documents that are out there to read firsthand, I&#39;ll take them. Or if that&#39;s not the right direction in learning more, maybe I should go another.


Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt for 54,900 borrowers


President elect Elon Musk and Republicans are trying to ban Christmas for millions of hardworking Americans across the country. Why do they hate Christmas so much? Does it oppose their values?

Why are Republicans and Elon Musk Banning Christmas?


Biden cancels another $4.28 bln in U.S. student loans


Trump Falsely Claims His Georgia 2020 Election Interference Case Is 'Entirely Dead'


Hello, I'm a lifelong U.S. progressive.  Looking for someone to talk to and don't know where else to post this, so I hope it's okay.  I voted for Kamala and Walz, and I, like I suspect most of us, am devastated that Trump won again.  I don't have a lot of left leaning groups I'm aware of in my local area.  I'm worried about the effect the deportations and tariffs are going to have on the country economically.

I worry about the MAGA types who are emboldened once again, to bring out the worst of themselves.  I feel like I need to do something, so I've started looking into prepping or survival things I can do, in case there are prolonged disruptions in the aftermath of Trump's swearing in.

I would just like to know, are any left minded people thinking along similar lines.  Are you, perhaps for the first time in your life, starting to prepare for the worst, by stocking up on goods, survival gear, whatever else, just in case?  Or will you try to wait out the next four years and hope we'll get through it to the other side?

Are any liberals prepping ahead of Jan. 20?

Hello, I&#39;m a lifelong U.S. progressive.  Looking for someone to talk to and don&#39;t know where else to post this, so I hope it&#39;s okay.  I voted for Kamala and Walz, and I, like I suspect most of us, am devastated that Trump won again.  I don&#39;t have a lot of left leaning groups I&#39;m aware of in my local area.  I&#39;m worried about the effect the deportations and tariffs are going to have on the country economically.

I worry about the MAGA types who are emboldened once again, to bring out the worst of themselves.  I feel like I need to do something, so I&#39;ve started looking into prepping or survival things I can do, in case there are prolonged disruptions in the aftermath of Trump&#39;s swearing in.

I would just like to know, are any left minded people thinking along similar lines.  Are you, perhaps for the first time in your life, starting to prepare for the worst, by stocking up on goods, survival gear, whatever else, just in case?  Or will you try to wait out the next four years and hope we&#39;ll get through it to the other side?


I am just a random nobody on the internet but if this spreads it will work. We need to begin addressing Elon as President Musk and Trump as the VP. Trump's ego is so big he would never stand for that. The only way this works is if he hears that people are calling him VP. Feel free to spread this throughout your social media

How to break up the Trump/Musk bromance

I am just a random nobody on the internet but if this spreads it will work. We need to begin addressing Elon as President Musk and Trump as the VP. Trump&#39;s ego is so big he would never stand for that. The only way this works is if he hears that people are calling him VP. Feel free to spread this throughout your social media


Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban


Trump pushes for FBI probe of Republican Liz Cheney over Jan. 6 panel


In reversal, key House panel votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report


House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report


Biden ratchets up AI chip war with China


Bidenomics Was Wildly Successful


I am beyond disgusted with America right now. If America can justify electing Trump, then there is no low too low for this country. I had hope but now I am completely perplexed. This country is sick and it doesn’t seem to want a cure. How do we move forward? Can this country even be fixed at this point or have we crossed a line and there’s no going back?

How do we even come back from this as a country?


Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading


Thirteen 2020 fake electors will cast real Electoral College votes for Trump on Tuesday


Mary Trump Warns Why Uncle's Second Term 'Already Is More Dangerous' Than First


Do Conservative Votes Really Support Veterans? A Look at the Record on Veterans' Benefits


The latest talking point trolls keep saying is that democrats are the ones profiting off of immigrants, that we can't live with out slve labor. etc.

So dear conservatives, like with the confederate flag question. Why is it then that most farmers are republicans, and how come its those republican farmers who hire those immigrants?

Seems that makes it the Republicans who are the ones profiting off it and rely on it. Not liberals/democrats.

If you have an ethical problem with underpaying people to keep prices down, well, maybe have that discussion with yourselves.

Because democrats are the ones who push for increased minimum wages. We want those immigrants to be legal so they can be paid fairly and not taken advantage of by republican farmers. Your poor attempt at gaslighting us by saying we are the ones taking advantage doesn't hold any damn scrutiny.

If democrats are the ones who rely on immigrant labor, why are most farmers republicans?

The latest talking point trolls keep saying is that democrats are the ones profiting off of immigrants, that we can&#39;t live with out slve labor. etc.

So dear conservatives, like with the confederate flag question. Why is it then that most farmers are republicans, and how come its those republican farmers who hire those immigrants?

Seems that makes it the Republicans who are the ones profiting off it and rely on it. Not liberals/democrats.

If you have an ethical problem with underpaying people to keep prices down, well, maybe have that discussion with yourselves.

Because democrats are the ones who push for increased minimum wages. We want those immigrants to be legal so they can be paid fairly and not taken advantage of by republican farmers. Your poor attempt at gaslighting us by saying we are the ones taking advantage doesn&#39;t hold any damn scrutiny.


Biden Says He Regrets Not Signing Name to Covid Checks Like Trump Did


Understanding the Disturbing Historical Echoes


They say they are Pro Life yet are rolling back vaccines, public access to heathcare, and safe pregnancy.

They say they are Pro Economy yet they want higher taxes on the working class with no minimum wage and no welfare while doing nothing to quell CPI despite campaigning on it.

They say they are Pro Industry yet they want to slash government infrastructure in order to privatize services no one can afford to use or maintain.

The Right Doesn’t Believe in Liberty or Inalienable Rights—only money.


Pete Hegseth Walks Back Controversial Comments Against Gay People In The Military


'Multiple' drones entered airspace at New Jersey naval station


Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency


How Much Will Meat and Milk Prices Skyrocket When Republican's Carry Out Mass Deportation Schemes?


Legal Eagle (the youtuber) is suing the DOJ under FOIA for refusing to release records from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump, including his classified documents case and January 6th involvement. With Trump re-elected, these records might never see the light of day due to DOJ rules about prosecuting sitting presidents. This lawsuit could be a win for transparency, ensuring the public can hold the president accountable for the crimes that he did. After 4 years finally it might be possible that Trump would be investigated properly.

I am genuinely curious do you guys think that this lawsuit will do anything? Is it gonna work and how big the impact would be.

Legal eagle is suing the government can this have a good outcome?


I live in the United States, and I'm feeling disheartened, anxious, and afraid about whatsy to come with Trump returning to office.

In the past when times called for it I've signed petitions, shared petitions as links, written a letter, and marched in a few parades.

What can I do? I've been feeling helpless and anxious, and sitting around letting the anxiety take over.

What action can I take?

I live in the United States, and I&#39;m feeling disheartened, anxious, and afraid about whatsy to come with Trump returning to office.

In the past when times called for it I&#39;ve signed petitions, shared petitions as links, written a letter, and marched in a few parades.

What can I do? I&#39;ve been feeling helpless and anxious, and sitting around letting the anxiety take over.


I really am wondering. Why do they have Trump on these interview shows. He just makes bullshit up as he goes. They never really push back. I think they are afraid if they do, he won't come on their show anymore.

Why do they even have Trump on shows like meet the press?

I really am wondering. Why do they have Trump on these interview shows. He just makes bullshit up as he goes. They never really push back. I think they are afraid if they do, he won&#39;t come on their show anymore.


You heard it here first: donald Dump Christmas special pardoning the J6 traitors where they come to him in a blurry candle lit stage with a blinking Christmas tree in back and they tell him their "sad" story and he grants a pardon for Christmas.  Mark these words.

You heard it here first: donald Dump Christmas special pardoning the J6 traitors where they come to him in a blurry candle lit stage with a blinking Christmas tree in back and they tell him their &quot;sad&quot; story and he grants a pardon for Christmas.  Mark these words.


Media "Democrats are outraged at Bidens pardons" "he's handing pardons out like candy" , "it's completely selfish"

Meanwhile Trump is pardonening j6th terrorists?

You get normal headlines like "Trump will pardon j6th protestors", or quotes from him like "they've been treated horribly" etc.

And these are headlines from MSNBC and CNN. Liberal news Media is dead.

Biden absolutely needs to pardon the j6th committee asap. Where are those same Democrats outraged at Trump for threatening to arrest people for doing their jobs?

This double standard has been going on since before the election. I warned people about it,and I guarantee this normalization is a large reason why we lost.

The pardon double standard is insane

Media &quot;Democrats are outraged at Bidens pardons&quot; &quot;he&#39;s handing pardons out like candy&quot; , &quot;it&#39;s completely selfish&quot;

Meanwhile Trump is pardonening j6th terrorists?

You get normal headlines like &quot;Trump will pardon j6th protestors&quot;, or quotes from him like &quot;they&#39;ve been treated horribly&quot; etc.

And these are headlines from MSNBC and CNN. Liberal news Media is dead.

Biden absolutely needs to pardon the j6th committee asap. Where are those same Democrats outraged at Trump for threatening to arrest people for doing their jobs?

This double standard has been going on since before the election. I warned people about it,and I guarantee this normalization is a large reason why we lost.


Anti Harris Palestinians regret vote for Trump: “Those who said, we’re going teach Democrats a lesson, or maybe Trump’s better in a second term, well, they’re already getting their reckoning, and he’s not even started this term.”


Russian women had been coming to the US on what has been called "birth tourism" some of  them had been staying at trump properties.

I bet he won't  and take their citizenship away.

Relevant articles

[AP News](https://apnews.com/general-news-travel-161a0db2666044dc8d42932edd9b9ce6)

[NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/birth-tourism-brings-russian-baby-boom-miami-n836121)

[PBS](https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/to-the-contrary/clip/ttc-extra-russian-birth-tourism-trump-properties-qj0wgl)

Edit: [another reference ](https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trumps-birthright-citizenship-threat-shows-his-true-target.html)

trump and birthright citizenship

Russian women had been coming to the US on what has been called &quot;birth tourism&quot; some of  them had been staying at trump properties.

I bet he won&#39;t  and take their citizenship away.

Relevant articles

AP News

NBC News

PBS

Edit: another reference


McConnell takes indirect swipe at Trump on America’s role in the world


Trump ‘can’t guarantee’ Americans won’t pay more if tariffs enacted


Honestly he was selectively and unfairly prosecuted. And the way republicans have reacted , it’s like they forgot how many real criminals trump has pardon . I’m not changing how I vote because he’s being a dad specially when we all know it wouldn’t have gotten this big if it was a regular person being tried in court. It’s just odd to me how upset they are that we don’t care or am I in my own little bubble ? Like huh are you for real here? Hmmm

We are all in agreement that we don’t care Biden pardon his son right ?


Too many conservatives flooding the comments sections of social media. But, we need to clap back. Allowing ourselves to give up will not do anything

EDIT: not all of you will want to debate MAGA. I get this. But look at the healthcare insurance dilemma. This is the perfect time to advocate for a cause. Even if you don’t want to drain yourself by debating morons, you can strategically support the right causes

EDIT 2: I understand many of you need a break from the fight. Sure, take a break, it’s well deserved. But let’s ensure that we allow others to step in when they never got the chance

EDIT 3: as one commentator said: “We don’t even have to debate them. Just say what you think and ignore their replies. We need presence.”

This is the time to take back social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube comments


I'm so tired of this attitude, like it's somehow a win because a women's university volleyball team forfeited over identity politics and no other reason. It's beyond ridiculous. It does however, give conservatives exactly what they want.

Want to know how? Because when women forfeit matches because of conservatives' perceived enemy everybody loses. Not just the transgender athlete they're attacking, but the women as well. The only people who win in this scenario are conservatives, which is exactly what they want.

I understand that transgender athletes in sports is a controversial issue for a lot of people. But don't suddenly think that because conservatives claim to support women's sports that they're championing their rights by praising them for forfeiting a match over one player.

These are the same people who have no problems denying women rights to their own bodily autonomy.

Sick of this complete clown circus.

Edit: Follow-up question, you guys think BSU would hypothetically, with its renowned football team, quit every single football match if their opponents all had just one transgender male athlete on it? I bet we can all guess the answer to that.

I wish people in Idaho, my state, would stop celebrating every time the women's Boise State Volleyball team forfeits a match because their opponent had a transgender athlete on theirs.

I&#39;m so tired of this attitude, like it&#39;s somehow a win because a women&#39;s university volleyball team forfeited over identity politics and no other reason. It&#39;s beyond ridiculous. It does however, give conservatives exactly what they want.

Want to know how? Because when women forfeit matches because of conservatives&#39; perceived enemy everybody loses. Not just the transgender athlete they&#39;re attacking, but the women as well. The only people who win in this scenario are conservatives, which is exactly what they want.

I understand that transgender athletes in sports is a controversial issue for a lot of people. But don&#39;t suddenly think that because conservatives claim to support women&#39;s sports that they&#39;re championing their rights by praising them for forfeiting a match over one player.

These are the same people who have no problems denying women rights to their own bodily autonomy.

Sick of this complete clown circus.

Edit: Follow-up question, you guys think BSU would hypothetically, with its renowned football team, quit every single football match if their opponents all had just one transgender male athlete on it? I bet we can all guess the answer to that.


The latest jobs reports is 227,000 new jobs with unemployment at 4.2%, the DOW is at 45,000, and inflation is back at an expected level. Democrats are once again gifting a soaring economy to Republicans who somehow won the election on the economy that they almost always destroy.

We are passing on our excellence to Republicans.

We give a pass on our excellence during the election.

I just don't get it.

Passing on excellence

The latest jobs reports is 227,000 new jobs with unemployment at 4.2%, the DOW is at 45,000, and inflation is back at an expected level. Democrats are once again gifting a soaring economy to Republicans who somehow won the election on the economy that they almost always destroy.

We are passing on our excellence to Republicans.

We give a pass on our excellence during the election.

I just don&#39;t get it.


How much do you thing Trump will profit off of immigrants detention camps?

Trump's immigrant camps.


Why Is Trump's Administration So Packed With Losers? They Will Be Loyal


McCarthy: Gaetz wanted ‘excuse to resign’ from Congress


Biden considering preemptive pardons for officials Trump might target


Vivek Ramaswamy: Firing federal workers will be good for them


Listen I'm sorry but I have ADHD and haven't slept for three days and I suddenly realized that while we all hate Mitch McConnell I have no idea *why* we hate Mitch MCconnell so could somebody help a dumbass out and just like... give me a list of the terrible things this guy specifically has done because I can't fucking keep them straight anymore.

Gonna delete this later I just need notes.

What did Mitch McConnell actually do?

Listen I&#39;m sorry but I have ADHD and haven&#39;t slept for three days and I suddenly realized that while we all hate Mitch McConnell I have no idea why we hate Mitch MCconnell so could somebody help a dumbass out and just like... give me a list of the terrible things this guy specifically has done because I can&#39;t fucking keep them straight anymore.

Gonna delete this later I just need notes.


I’m suggesting we all start using the term “President Musk” so Trump gets mad and dumps Elon.

Hit Trump in the ego and ruin Musk too.


Pete Hegseth once claimed he never washes his hands because germs aren't real due to being invisible to him.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX-tRTD1lqU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX-tRTD1lqU)

lest we forget

Pete Hegseth once claimed he never washes his hands because germs aren&#39;t real due to being invisible to him.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX-tRTD1lqU


House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic concludes that the coronavirus “most likely emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan, China,”


House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders


McConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory


Do you believe that despite the election, that there will be a day where most countries are progressive and hatred and prejudice will only consume only a small number of people.

Are you very optimistic and hopeful about the future?


I am quitting facebook this week to join  all my friends who have done so already... Bluesky is basically just Twitter as it would be if Musk never took over,  but it seems I'm having a hard time convincing my left-leaning friends that Reddit actually has merit as an option...

I personally believe that Reddit should be the natural choice for people who prefer what you say and do as opposed to who you are and how you look doing it... *Right?*

So that begs the question:

***WHAT*** **ON EARTH DID** ***YOU PEOPLE*** **DO TO MAKE THE BETTER PART OF AMERICA MISTRUST YOU** ***SO BADLY???***

Why are Democrats quitting facebook and moving to Bluesky (but not to Reddit so much)?

I am quitting facebook this week to join  all my friends who have done so already... Bluesky is basically just Twitter as it would be if Musk never took over,  but it seems I&#39;m having a hard time convincing my left-leaning friends that Reddit actually has merit as an option...

I personally believe that Reddit should be the natural choice for people who prefer what you say and do as opposed to who you are and how you look doing it... Right?

So that begs the question:

WHAT ON EARTH DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO MAKE THE BETTER PART OF AMERICA MISTRUST YOU SO BADLY???


With broad Presidential immunity, what would you like to see Joe do on his way out the door?

What should Joe do on his way out?


I just realized the complete and utter irony of the right.  For months they talked about how Kamala wasn't chosen to be on the ballot.  Welp, neither was Elon, but here he is, driving the clown car.

Kamala vs. Elon

I just realized the complete and utter irony of the right.  For months they talked about how Kamala wasn&#39;t chosen to be on the ballot.  Welp, neither was Elon, but here he is, driving the clown car.


Studies and history shows. The economy, employment and standard of living is almost always better under a Democrat administration. So why do people keep voting Republican?

Why do people vote Republican.


What will Trump do, when 6 months from now? People are still crossing the border. Fentanyl deaths are still high. And prices on everything are up 25%.

What will Trump do.


Hi. I know we are all devastated and suffering. I am wondering if any of you have any suggestions for places to go online that are safe places? No matter where I go, there are cruel, smug MAGAts shoving their wins in our faces. I need to get away from that, to save my mind. Maybe such a place doesn’t exist, and I should go completely offline?

Serious question about where to go online


With Trump returning to power, it is absolutely frightening how it resembles the themes of fascism in the video-game Bioshock. Like how he convinced almost half of the country to fear immigrants by repeating the lie over and over that they’re criminals. Or how he convinced half of the country that the 2020 election was stolen by repeating that lie over and over. People can be led to do anything if their fear is tapped into.

“Did that plane crash, or was it hijacked? Forced down… forced down by something less than a man, something bred to sleepwalk through life until activated by a simple phrase spoken by their kindly master.”


Edit: damn auto correct title. It was supposed to be why did.

This confuses me.

If you want healthier food and companies to no longer poison us, then why would you vote to reduce the FDA?

Why would you vote to remove those regulations on companies?

If you are against child exploitation and abuse why would you vote to defund the FBI? The only organization that actually fights it?

If you are complaining about our education being ranked so low, then why would you vote to strip it?

If you voted because Harris isn't pro union enough why the fuck would you vote for the people who want to dismantle unions and worker protections?

If you are a farmer and rely on immigrants then why the hell did you vote for them to be deported?

If you want inflation to come down then why  did you vote to increase it with tariffs? Import taxes don't reduce prices, they raise them.

If you are one of those anti woke culture warrior gamer bros who likes anime and complain that video games aren't sexy anymore, wtf did you vote for the people who want to ban porn?

If you want America to lead in science again and beat China , why would you let musk get rid of NASA?

Why do did so many conservatives vote against their own interests?

Edit: damn auto correct title. It was supposed to be why did.

This confuses me.

If you want healthier food and companies to no longer poison us, then why would you vote to reduce the FDA?

Why would you vote to remove those regulations on companies?

If you are against child exploitation and abuse why would you vote to defund the FBI? The only organization that actually fights it?

If you are complaining about our education being ranked so low, then why would you vote to strip it?

If you voted because Harris isn&#39;t pro union enough why the fuck would you vote for the people who want to dismantle unions and worker protections?

If you are a farmer and rely on immigrants then why the hell did you vote for them to be deported?

If you want inflation to come down then why  did you vote to increase it with tariffs? Import taxes don&#39;t reduce prices, they raise them.

If you are one of those anti woke culture warrior gamer bros who likes anime and complain that video games aren&#39;t sexy anymore, wtf did you vote for the people who want to ban porn?

If you want America to lead in science again and beat China , why would you let musk get rid of NASA?


What is the world coming to when VP Elect Vance uses the infamous [1943 Thanksgiving Painting](https://www.mfah.org/blogs/inside-mfah/norman-rockwells-four-freedoms) created by Norman Rockwell to make a political point? Or to try to upstage Trump or Musk?

JD Vance Weirds People Out With 'Embarrassing' Trump-Loving Thanksgiving Post

What is the world coming to when VP Elect Vance uses the infamous 1943 Thanksgiving Painting created by Norman Rockwell to make a political point? Or to try to upstage Trump or Musk?


Vladimir Putin Claims Trump Is 'Not Safe,' Citing Assassination Attempts