Mindless optimism isn’t the answer either. We need real change immediately, the window to slam on the brakes as a species is already behind us arguably. The only answer is to be both realistic AND ambitious.

I want a fucking headphone jack, thanks. Also 3 full size USB ports, a physical keyboard and a inch-thick battery, because fuck you.

Oh, absolutely. Understatement of the century, they are THE violent street gang. Just look up “40% of cops” or into their origins as slave catching patrols. They exist to keep the economy running by force, disperse protests, and make everyone fear homelessness. With even half of their budgets we could easily eliminate any incentive for crime in this country with better infrastructure.

All this to say it’s not a violent business unless you’re a idiot about it. It’s not like TV. People will undercut their prices long before they’ll cut throats.

I’d like to question your idea of “street gangs”. A lot of times these are just cocky groups of male friends who trust each other and are trying to get by in a harsh economy. But sure, every single one is violent and there aren’t any honorable people involved, ever. Literally the only dealer I’ve met that actually scared me mostly dealt meth (I was buyin’ weed) and I’m pretty sure he was a cop too

I think this marks the true end of twitter. Undoubtedly, some people will literally pay to have ol’ muskys thoughts shoved in their face and get their data collected, see garbage alt-right memes but if he fails, if he can’t even make it a premium-feeling cult experience now… (which obviously his vision, but let’s be real it’s a longshot- he’s only gonna be a clown) I don’t see it lasting much longer.

He’s not trump, yeah yeah. Still doesn’t change the fact he has done a shit job as “janitor” and wasn’t anybody’s first choice except those that convienently ignore his past comments and actions as a individual (smelling little girls, defending segregation, joking about running over reporters, just vile career politician stuff all the way through) But regardless, that shouldn’t be his whole sell though, and it is. I wish I was wrong, but you really can’t deny it’s a super weak one.

“most leftist president in our country’s history” Previous presidents have set real low standards, my dude. I’m glad he’s rescheduling pot too but he has not done enough to earn that title or people like you wasting your time on his behalf. He and the DNC ignored a HUGE progressive movement in this country to set him up to sleep through more debates next year. As long as the electoral college decides who’s president I don’t want to endorse either mainstream candidate more than direct action against a inhumane, unhinged, and disconnected government. Still crossing my fingers for a good green candidate, and I’ll probably vote that way, but rioting, purposeful vandalism and organization in equal, abundant measure are the only things that could give me real hope at this point. Wish I could have your optimism and confidence in authority, must be nice.

That might be the case globally. Regardless, it was never addressed adequately in the US. Practically everyone I know is dealing with some consequence of long COVID and we’re totally behind on vaccination because the issue was so politicized. If you look at this, what’s still going on at the border (a fucking racist wall to keep a certain ethnicity out), human rights being challenged EVERYWHERE and his climate policy it’s clear Biden doesn’t care all that much about things a leftist president should, at the very least.

He prematurely declared the pandemic over almost a year ago https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/biden-declares-covid-19-pandemic-over because he’s a corporate tool and believes in fuck all imho

Maybe now Biden will remember COVID exists… as if.

Well far be it from me to judge anyone at a music festival but I think for many burning man has some bourgeoisie, fake hippie sorta connotations?

As a bit of a “young climate activist” myself (certainly more of a jaded, realistic one) , nuclear is still a bad idea. We don’t need a overabundance of electricity, we need more sustainable energy. The last thing we should be doing as environmentalists is giving governments and capitalists more resources to weaponize- ntm more opportunities to critically fuck up our planet. Yes, nuclear energy CAN be produced totally safely. However, from a logistics standpoint this depends on keeping a number of factors in check and one has to account for the materials involved. Storage of nuclear waste is already a problem on planet earth. The U.S has bunkers full of this sludge that will kill anyone who gets close- Not to mention how unethical industry practices are when it comes to mining on a world wide scale!

I would have about 6, $7. Woohoo.

It’s generally used to refer to authoritarian “communists” who refuse to be critical about the ussr or learn from the mistakes of lenin (watering communism down with capitalism and nationalism, basically) -As opposed to say, anarchists, communalists, and mutualists all of which are offshoots, but much more representive of textbook, marxist communism

Yeah I mean, LW using discord instead of a FOSS option is not a good look…

Beats a racist with a power complex anyday. Although there is a significantly higher overlap than you’d think.

As a trans person, sports are inherently unequal, unfair and some people do have biological advantages. If Micheal Phelps can use his freak lungs and webbed feet in the fucking OLYMPICS why can’t a young trans girl compete at a goddamn h.s meet? People only seem to care when it’s a trans person, but rules can impact cis people as well. Plenty of born cis women have excess testosterone and have even been banned from sporting events in the past, ntm the right’s best answer to this perceived problem? introducing genital inspections. Let’s get real, sports are just fucking games. They shouldn’t be taken any more seriously.

Everybody has different needs, but imo if you work as a security guard for a place like this AND take it seriously you not only signed up for violence but you deserve it. These companies are robbing us blind of good health, personal space and time on the planet- why defend that?

nah bro I have crippling ptsd and anxiety most of the time, mental illness is actually a real thing I assure you. I love learning and have lots of passion projects but it’s unaffordable here. I’m never ever getting out of debt probably, just bc my parents pushed me into attending college when I wasn’t ready and made me choose between that and the military. You’re lucky if things are easier for you, don’t take it for granted.