In response to RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his).
Stereotyping young people/students doesn't help.
Most aren't part of the protests, and of those that are, not all are engaged in violence or threats.
Old cliches that young people don't vote when GenZ has been a reliable Democratic voting block are unfair, and aid MAGA divide and conquer tactics.
Most aren't part of the protests, and of those that are, not all are engaged in violence or threats.
Old cliches that young people don't vote when GenZ has been a reliable Democratic voting block are unfair, and aid MAGA divide and conquer tactics.
07:50 AM - May 01, 2024
In response to RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his).
Some will complain whatever he does, of course.
But I think it has gotten to the point now where simply being hands off isn't an option any more.
He's the President. In the face of a national crisis, he is expected to visibly lead. It just comes with the job.
But I think it has gotten to the point now where simply being hands off isn't an option any more.
He's the President. In the face of a national crisis, he is expected to visibly lead. It just comes with the job.
07:06 AM - May 01, 2024
In response to Anton Brakhage.
Of course, that can easily be played as "the Biden regime cracking down on peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters", and God help us if there's a violent clash between protesters and Federal troops. That's probably the dream scenario for the MAGA types (and Putin).
06:42 AM - May 01, 2024
In response to RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his).
Honestly, just coming out, acknowledging what's happening, and publicly addressing it and calling for restraint would be a start. The President has the loudest voice in the world.
Beyond that... I suppose if worst comes to worst he could deploy the National Guard.
Beyond that... I suppose if worst comes to worst he could deploy the National Guard.
06:41 AM - May 01, 2024
In response to MEAction NOW.
IIRC a leader of the Proud Boys was photographed at one a while back.
The fascists are glomming on, worming their way in, and seeking to increase violence and division. Rile up the protesters with one hand, send the police in with the other. They want a blood bath to blame on Biden.
The fascists are glomming on, worming their way in, and seeking to increase violence and division. Rile up the protesters with one hand, send the police in with the other. They want a blood bath to blame on Biden.
02:05 AM - May 01, 2024
In response to MaxxMilly Browne 808.
Undoubtably- and likely opposition to them too. Around the 2016 election, Russia notoriously backed opposing rallies.
Putin's goal regarding the US is to maximize conflict and corruption. His likely endgame is to cause the US to breakup, to avenge the breakup of the Russian empire that was the USSR
Putin's goal regarding the US is to maximize conflict and corruption. His likely endgame is to cause the US to breakup, to avenge the breakup of the Russian empire that was the USSR
12:06 AM - May 01, 2024
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In response to Doug Says….
You're just itching for a report for misinformation, aren't you?Then you can go whine and play the martyr and say the evil Leftists are oppressing you.
07:44 PM - Apr 30, 2024
In response to Doug Says….
Trudeau is not a fascist. Poilievre is, a conclusion I reach based on his associations, refusal to decline an endorsement by Alex Jones, and open, full-throated support of insurrectionist convoyers.
Blocked.
Blocked.
07:41 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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In response to Anton Brakhage.
That leaves what, in terms of formal checks? The Senate, which traditionally rarely blocks bills, who's members are appointed by the PM, and which already has a large conservative caucus. And Royal Assent, which is basically never denied, and if it was would be a constitutional crisis.
07:37 PM - Apr 30, 2024
In response to Drea.
Some checks, but not enough.
The courts? Can and will be overridden with the Notwithstanding Clause.
Some areas are under provincial authority- but I expect Poilievre to test that, and a lot of provincial governments are right-wing anyway. Alberta's is if anything more MAGA than Polievre.
The courts? Can and will be overridden with the Notwithstanding Clause.
Some areas are under provincial authority- but I expect Poilievre to test that, and a lot of provincial governments are right-wing anyway. Alberta's is if anything more MAGA than Polievre.
07:36 PM - Apr 30, 2024
In response to Brian Tatem.
Look at that dipshit- he looks like he can't decide whether to sneer or cry after getting hit in the entitlement.
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the assholes.
#TedCruz
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the assholes.
#TedCruz
05:00 AM - Apr 30, 2024
In response to Milla Mélomane.
That last one is so fucking disgusting.
#TeamBear
#TeamBear
04:43 AM - Apr 30, 2024
In response to Bonnie Ivanish.
Successful woman + committed the sin of telling people to vote, most likely.
#TaylorSwift
#TaylorSwift
03:54 AM - Apr 30, 2024
In response to Andrew Garrison.
No surprises there. The more obsessed they are with being "manly", the more fragile they really are.
10:19 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Anton Brakhage.
That might not sound like much, but for comparison, 3.5% of the US population would be about 11, 665, 500 people actively protesting.
There has also IIRC since been at least one example of the 3.5% rule being broken.
There has also IIRC since been at least one example of the 3.5% rule being broken.
09:47 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Tory Gates.
Well, there was a study (some years back now) of various protests which found that if 3.5% of the population is involved, they pretty much always succeed:
https://www.bbc.com/future...
It also found non-violent protest is more likely t
https://www.bbc.com/future...
It also found non-violent protest is more likely t
09:44 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Tory Gates.
Many of the Iranian people have been fighting very hard to get rid of their regime.
Things like this are what tends to happen to them when they do.
Things like this are what tends to happen to them when they do.
09:31 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Anton Brakhage.
One could very well argue that the best reason for the US to guarantee Israel's security, at this point, is to ensure that it is never in a desperate enough position where using those nukes looks tempting to the leadership.
08:15 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Kathleen Barclay.
See, I'm not actually sure America cutting off military aid would stop the government of Israel. I can't say for sure, of course, but Netanyahu seems prone to escalating when he's in a corner.
Best case? He could go to China or Russia for arms. Worst case? He falls back on the nukes he already has
Best case? He could go to China or Russia for arms. Worst case? He falls back on the nukes he already has
08:14 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Linda Eisenstein.
That just shows most white men would rather destroy the world than share it with someone who isn't them. But we already knew that.
08:15 AM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Kathleen Barclay.
America can indirectly influence other countries' policies.
However, I would contend that one of the issues with the protests is that many of the protesters likely overestimate Biden's ability to do so, and therefore attribute more responsibility to Biden than facts would support.
However, I would contend that one of the issues with the protests is that many of the protesters likely overestimate Biden's ability to do so, and therefore attribute more responsibility to Biden than facts would support.
08:13 AM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Steven Beschloss.
It probably will serve her well. MAGA enjoys cruelty, and sees brutality as strength. Boasting gleefully of dog murder is red meat to her base. About the only thing that would top it is boasting of murdering humans (see Rittenhouse).
#TheCrueltyIsThePoint #VoteBlue
#TheCrueltyIsThePoint #VoteBlue
06:33 AM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Anne Lutz Fernandez.
My departure was gradual, but one of the big points for me that pushed me toward leaving outright was when Muskrat retweeted Russian propaganda "predicting" a US civil war to make himself (Musk) President.
At that point I really thought I couldn't stay there and still call myself an American.
At that point I really thought I couldn't stay there and still call myself an American.
06:30 AM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Dennis Allen.
I think MAGA desperately wants that to be the parallel. They will almost certainly have agitators outside the convention in Chicago to that end (IIRC a Proud Boy leader was recently photographed at one of the Gaza protests).
I'm not convinced it's an entirely accurate one.
I'm not convinced it's an entirely accurate one.
06:18 AM - Apr 29, 2024
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In response to John Luttermoser.
That's probably part of why so many are reluctant to call out the extremists. They worry it's conceding a point to the opposition, and betraying their side.
But, I remind myself that always backing someone on "your side" no matter what is how the Republican Party became the Trump crime syndicate.
But, I remind myself that always backing someone on "your side" no matter what is how the Republican Party became the Trump crime syndicate.
06:02 AM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to AprilG Xn+2 = Xn+1 + Xn.
Dipshit also fails bear attack knowledge, because no, 100% of bears won't kill you, the number of fatal bear attacks in North America in an average year is 3.
The number of murdered women in the US alone is estimated at about 5,000 a year. Even relative to population, bears are far less murderous.
The number of murdered women in the US alone is estimated at about 5,000 a year. Even relative to population, bears are far less murderous.
12:19 AM - Apr 29, 2024
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In response to John Luttermoser.
I recognize it may not be easy, especially when dealing with bad actors, or confronting potentially violent groups.
I guess I would say: "Don't walk with them, don't join their chants." When it is safe to do so, disavow, and clarify your own position. For a start.
I guess I would say: "Don't walk with them, don't join their chants." When it is safe to do so, disavow, and clarify your own position. For a start.
12:11 AM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to AprilG Xn+2 = Xn+1 + Xn.
A thought for this guy:
If all the women get upset with you, maybe the common denominator there is you?
If all the women get upset with you, maybe the common denominator there is you?
11:50 PM - Apr 28, 2024
In response to Andrea Jones.
The anger's understandable, but even if you're a single issue voter and Gaza is your issue, Biden's still the best option. It'll be him or Trump, and Trump is Netanyahu's preference, supports a Muslim ban, likes speculating about the value of Gaza real estate, and said Israel needs to finish the job
08:18 PM - Apr 28, 2024
