Masturbated once, now I’m blind.
Deep down we all love and facilitate the chaos in the world because we’re bored.
Godspeed Kenyans, stay safe.
Why? If the imperial core isn’t safe, no where is.
bit of a sobering moment
That’s why I’m investing and drinking lots of alcohol. Who wants to be sober as society collapses?
Confronting NATO’s War Summit in Washington
Our fellow citizens and political leaders need to hear from us all about the dangers posed by this unaccountable, nuclear-armed war machine.
Just in Time for Independence Day, Supreme Court Grants President Powers of a King
The court has issued an instruction manual for future lawbreaking presidents: Make sure you conspire only with other government employees. You’ll never be held to account.
Bernie Sanders: Right-Wing Supreme Court 'Out of Control' and Must Be Stopped
"At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, billionaire control of our political system, and major threats to the foundations of American democracy, it is clear to me that we need real Supreme Court reform."
'Historic' Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Offers Terrifying View of Future
"Beryl isn't 'unbelievable,'" one expert said. "it's what happens when you heat up the planet with fossil fuel pollution for decades."
So, the Biden administration had the majority conservative Supreme Court rule that Presidents are immune from prosecution. Obviously, Biden is hiding his power level. /s
approves this message.
So, “It could happen here?”
That’s not doomer, that’s being a realist. Either Biden becomes a dictator and risks MAGA civil war, or Trump becomes a dictator and risks a rebellion. Those are the 2 choices.
“I’m stunned!”
Reaches for Big Mac and Diet Coke.
“Did the Celtics win last night?”
It’s not just one off night
- From 10am to 4pm, Biden is dependably engaged — and many of his public events in front of cameras are held within those hours.
conveniently timed
They’ve had the case since December’23. Don’t spread conspiracy thinking.
TBF, It’s difficult to copy-paste MSNBC talking points about why Biden should stay in the race.
So, if Trump does an official act, and assasinates all the SC justices, who decides then?
Biden should use the Emergency Alert text system to let every American know what this ruling means, and what’s at stake.
Or, at least break into broadcast programming with an address to inform everyone.
All democracies turn into dictatorships - but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator, whether it's Julius Caesar or Napoleon or Adolf Hitler. Ultimately, the general population goes along with the idea.
George Lucas
When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.
-Victor Hugo
Right-Wing Supreme Court Rules Trump Has 'Absolute Immunity' for Official Acts
"In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law," warned Justice Sonia Sotomayor. "With fear for our democracy, I dissent."
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17119069
> "In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law," warned Justice Sonia Sotomayor. "With fear for our democracy, I dissent."
Right-Wing Supreme Court Rules Trump Has 'Absolute Immunity' for Official Acts
"In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law," warned Justice Sonia Sotomayor. "With fear for our democracy, I dissent."
We Cannot Gaslight Our Way Out of This
When deference to a leader substitutes fealty for humanity.
After First Round of Voting, Will France's Centrists Drop Out to Stop the Fascists?
Leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon said his party's third-place candidates would withdraw from three-way runoffs to help prevent the far-right from seizing power.
After Months of Delay, US Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Immunity Claim
"The court has no excuse for the lack of urgency on such a crucial issue."
Unprecedented' and 'Very Dangerous,' Hurricane Beryl Explodes Into Category 4 Storm
"The climate crisis is here. This is an emergency. Politicians need to start acting like it."
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17098218
> "The climate crisis is here. This is an emergency. Politicians need to start acting like it."
Unprecedented' and 'Very Dangerous,' Hurricane Beryl Explodes Into Category 4 Storm
"The climate crisis is here. This is an emergency. Politicians need to start acting like it."
The Supreme Court has upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections.
APNews.com
Big Win in California as Big Oil Drops Effort to Drill Near Schools and Homes
"Big Oil spent tens of millions of dollars trying to fool voters," said one campaigner, "but it was no match for the groundswell of people power and community support."
The president often had a weak, raspy voice during his first debate against Trump, in what Democrats had hoped would be a turning point in the race.
If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16955086
> If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
Dangerous Precedent': Record AIPAC Spending Helps George Latimer Defeat Jamaal Bowman
"Jamaal and our movement were such a threat to right-wing power, to GOP megadonors, and to AIPAC's influence in Congress that they had to spend $15 million to defeat us," said one progressive organizer.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16955018
> "Jamaal and our movement were such a threat to right-wing power, to GOP megadonors, and to AIPAC's influence in Congress that they had to spend $15 million to defeat us," said one progressive organizer.