@DanielLeader10
yes and I wish they'd publicly state their policies on it so I could patronize those who give a damn about their employees and customers.
@FeminineWild
@mimiloves2
@HillaryClinton
ppl can label it whatever they want. it's a free country, and that's worth keeping in mind.the ppl sponsoring the rally intended it to be an anti-war rally. free country means anyone can show up at a rally doing anything non-violent they want. This was not a pro-Putin rally.
@JonesBobster
good question -- I haven't seen discussion of that -- those who were victims of the fire-bombings we did or the nukes we dropped...I would think they'd want revenge -- I don't see it as a perjorative word - jsut descriptive
hard to not hate all the selfish anti-vaxxers here in the States -- hell, I don't even try to not hate them -- I hate them - not that I spend much time thinking about them -- but when I do I think I'm doing it right.
Life is pretty much back to normal here in Norway. And we have no mask mandates, no vaccine mandate, no mandated social distancing. Itโs amazing how much freedom you get when you just listen to and follow the science ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
@SargonAlmighty
proportionality....it's never been something to expect there -- but, it's generally thought of as what's acceptable..after all it's absurd to think one can take away the capability/will to fight
@JohnFetterman
@I_Am_Lilithfair
so sad to see what's happened to you - or maybe it's more accurate to say to learn what you always were but pretended not to be...pimping for Israel instead of fighting for that money to go to working class and poor here says it all.
I hate hunting season and the fotos posted of dead animals and grinning hunters. I begrudge no one who truly needs sustenance from taking life to fulfill that need, as our ancestors did. But, for me, blood sport between men and animals is just wrong.
I phoned
@SenJohnThune
and
@SenatorRounds
today. I asked the staffer to pass on that I would like them to vote their consciences on Trump. I asked them to set aside political considerations and just vote their conscience. I believe deep down they know what the right thing is.
SD resident for 20+ years. 5th generation of my family to live here. My gggf came to the Black Hills when it belonged to the Lakota (still does if you ask me), before SD was a state. Lifetime member of the BH Society of Pioneers. I stand with
@stephengroves
#stopthelies
Drove into the Black Hills today, where Sturgis is essentially. Been coming and going here for over 25 years. It's being hyped as a record-breaker -- looking at the campgrounds and the # of bikes it didn't feel like that to me at all - wonder if Kristi ordered inflated figures.
For SD folks -- how do you think S Dakotans feel about us being a sanctuary state for oligarchs seeking to avoid taxes? My sense is Noem and her followers will be very proud of it.
@bourgeoisalien
possible umbrella party for the left -- need to get all the majors (DSA, Greens etc) under one umbrella and then get the non-corp Dems with national name recognition to come onboard
John Deere workers are going on strike.
Last year the company laid off hundreds of workers to save $175 million. Its profit: $2.25 billion.
Then this year it broke its all-time profit record.
Workers aren't greedy. They just want a share of the pie
@robreiner
@ReginaWindham
How much of your fortune have u donated to supporting them? If we'd not supported them it woulda been over in a week. countless lives saved and 100s of billions of damages averted.& what for? so a map keeps some lines drawn the way we like and 10s of billions could go to the MIC
I always get infuriated looking at medical bills - had a cardio checkup at Mayo -- bloodwork, chest xray, ecg, nuke stress test, visit with doc... nearly 7k - I bet it'd be under 1000 in most every other country in the world...maybe less -- our system is flat out extortion/theft.
@dockanz
me - I was a staunch fiscal conservative until I crossed the earnings threshold to stop paying social security the first time...I hadn't known that existed...realizing the wealthy largely don't pay ss tax was an epiphany for me.
@SleepyCongress1
oh - and let us not forget the generals and admirals who always knew this was inevitable and got rich as well off the suffering of those under them and the Afghan people.
I don't get the people that're supporting Israel. It's clear to sane people, isn't it, that the innocent people being killed in Gaza are just as innocent as the Israelis that were killed on Oct. 7 - isn't killing innocent people wrong - isn't it?
A viral controversy in Colorado's El Paso County is quickly gaining attention nationwide. Black ranchers are claiming theyโve been โterrorizedโ by their white neighbors & others in predominately white neighborhood.
#DemVoice1
#OurBlueVoice
#ProudBlue
Good for Rapid --
@kristinoem
is a degenerate climate change denier playing to the gaslit folks who are sadly out of touch with what's happening but who play outsized roles in GOP primaries.
via
@SDSearchlight
I just read that a woman got a week in jail for walking in a thermal area at Yellowstone.
@SDAttorneyGen
gets not a single day in jail for killing a man while driving distractedly - damn is our justice system screwed up.
fascinating situation in biggest town here bouts. biz and city complaining of not having enough workers.all sorts of comments about the poor employers suffering because the govt. is paying unemployment - giving handouts.not a single comment about maybe try offering higher wages
@KristiNoem
sad fact -- 6 of the 10 poorest counties in the country are in South Dakota. That tells you alot about who SD is working for...and it ain't poor folks.
before I could react he sped off. It brought to mind what I'd imagine a 12-year-old would do after calling someone a slur of some sort or another while pedaling by on his stingray. Oh, why me? Likely my Bernie bumper sticker. 2/2
@ReynoldNesiba
pls check into this - DOD funds the Guard -- Federal agencies are generally prohibited by law from even accepting volunteer labor let alone funding -- maybe there is a loophole, but this is highly likely to be illegal - I was a senior federal financial manager before retiring.
Had dinner w/friends who have 30 something kids. Asked them if they knew their kids views on social security/retirement. They said kids believed SS wouldn't be around & didn't really care. That they were saving. I immediately thought, doesn't anyone care about the poor anymore
Read that the fire extinguisher a^^ who got 5 years was crying as he was sentenced -- I haven't heard of one of these tough guys standing strong for their beliefs when they go to court -- they seem to all be sniveling wimps -- have I missed any who've stood up for their beliefs?
only 37% of ppl in US say dealing with climate change should be a top priority -- 13% of reps and 59% of dems -- widest gap on any issue...it's going to end the species....and ppl just don't believe it....wild
The Real News Network is a treasured source for me. I hope a lot of folks will listen to this interview with
@marwilliamson
Marianne Williamson wants to introduce a new politics to DC
@sunrisemvmt
@POTUS
lotta trolls hating on you all -- but keep on keeping on -- you're making change and it's important - thanks for what you're doing.
In a class on capitalism I'm taking, co-taught by Noam Chomsky and Marv Waterstone, I was able to ask if either of them believe there's hope of avoiding doomsday. Chomsky said in The Analects it was said the truly admirable man is one who keeps trying even when there is no hope.
I worked around classified material for over 20 years. Every classified document was locked in a safe every nite before leaving work. Of course high level people always act as if the rules don't apply to them...and ya know what...they don't.
@InaraFire
@lprc
@_LukeBradley
there is -- you're right - hate the folks hating on Airbnbs without making the distinctions...lotta of folks with Airbnbs are just trying to not lose their homes.
If we don't take a hard left in 2024 the species is over. it may be anyway. but 4 the hail mary to have a chance it needs to happen in 2024.
@BernieSanders
or his hand-picked sucessor is the path. they run indy but willing to accept D's nomination. if Ds shun him he goes on indy
I don't get why the feds r doing nothing to stop the book bannings. There must be mechanisms available to put significant pressure on these rogue state/local governements. Most of them are in states that depend upon federal funds to operate -- it's weak leadership to do nothing
I hope the governors putting migrants on buses lying to them about where they're going and just dropping them off rot in hell -- but I hope they get prosecuted first...and jailed -- mf'ing bas%^rds.
I must've seen a dozen or more tweets about how Trump rolled back regs to make brakes on trains better...wtaf? Biden's been in for 2 years -- and Mayor Pete's been there too -- why weren't those regs put back in place....too busy busting unions?
@KuldkeppMart
it's false that every country has the right to join NATO. members of NATO decide who can join. if they were concerned w/security they'd keep a buffer between themselves & Russia &/or keep missiles out of bordering countries. but, their arms industries would sell a lot fewer wpns
I was today years old when I found out that when you win a court case you have to pay your lawyer to draft the court's opinion... -- still happy to have won -- but that's some capitalist bulllshiiit.
@Ziggy_Daddy
@magsmom7
bad comparison. what the Peruvian president was doing was within his constitutional powers. Interestingly, the defense minister there met with our Ambassador, an ex-CIA operative, the day before his troops backed the jailing of the president. lots of latin leaders are w/the prez
@antifaoperative
4 me the admin may well just be doing a thorough job. but, this idea that we just treat this as a normal situation as the forces of fascism are gaining strength & may well change our country forever is really bizarre. a strong leader would have put key figures in jail long ago
@SAVoltolin
Like anyone paying attention I think the
#BernieBlackout
is real -- what I don't get is how there is not a single MSM journalist with a conscience that will come out and talk about how it works - are they all really that greedy or what?
I've got no interest in the Santos saga -- but, man o man, what does it say about the Dems that they didn't do the least little bit of checking on this guy's background...and that the GOP apprently knew they wouldn't..wow.
been in NM 4 the past week. there's an indoor mask mandate. I'd guess compliance to be at 98%+. In CO on the way down no mandate & I'd guess about half used them. in SD and NE where I live it's probably 1/3. Is it fair to say that mask use is an indication of decency in a pop.?
only 1/2 of the ppl in SD are vaccinated. look around you if you live there. every other person you see in a group of unknowns is likely an enemy of public health. and we have a gov. trying to grow the enemy's forces. what will it take to get someone to step up & run against her?
WATCH! New Jersey just blew up its last coal fired power planet. It will build storage for renewable energy instead. These are the transitions we need to see in 2023:
We have the solutions. Implement them.
#ActOnClimate
#climate
#energy
#renewables
@mmpadellan
@magsmom7
I don't think this is accurately descibing the actions that took place -- the deal to screw the workers passed by that margin -- the side deal for sick days barely passed with only 3 GOPers voting for it. For the working class this is nothing to celebrate
Fox โNewsโ is telling people Rick Scott is โFighting to *save* Social Security and Medicare.โ Heโs literally the one who WROTE the plan to KILL both of them.
@TrumpublicansS
@keithboykin
if the state issued acceptable ID's free of charge and without someone having to take a day off work and pay $$ they don't have to get to the issuing office -- then nothing would be wrong with it - they make it so the poor can't get one and so can't vote....
we livestreamed the Grammy's last nite and were reminded of one of the reasons we rarely watch TV -- we were bombarded with pharma commercials that make ya realize what a f'd up country we live in - u can pretend it's less bad if you stay away from tv.
Political ties between Republicans and BIG Pharma allow the pharmaceutical industry to charge excessive prices, 2.5 higher prices than other countries, putting profit over people. This drives up healthcare costs. 62% of all bankruptcies are caused by medical issues.
My partner's elderly mom fell and broke her hip today. Nearest hospital with an open bed was 6 hours away. Folks says it's because nurses have quit over the vaccine mandates. Uhhh, why did vaccine mandates need to be a thing -- because so many people are selfish jerks.
.
@MehdiRHasan
: "You can't win a Democratic presidential primary, you're essentially a spoiler candidate."
@marwilliamson
: "Isn't that what people said about Donald Trump? I will win if people vote for me."
Still in Spain, on the east coast now. Got teeth cleaned, xrays and a dental exam - all very professional in a v nice facility -- $50. Healthcare in the USA is a gross rip-off.
I got motivated to look at voting in my county in SD where the degenerate Kristi Noem won re-election. It was surprising and oddly comforting that more people did not vote than voted for her.
Why is there no discussion about modifying the medical code of ethics, or whatever may need to be modified, to give unvaxxed lower priority for treatment in swamped hospitals?
Go thru Wind Cave Nat'l Park on the regular and this is the first time we've seen these beauties - majestic! Keep the audio off if profanity offends you -- cars not stopping for wildlife get cussed at.
@TXWomenRESIST
@RBlooms2021
there are a fair number of anti-war people on the left who fight for funding for social welfare much harder than any liberal backing the never-ending wars...we should all be anti-war...and be asking ourselves why this is draggin on so long when it coulda been over in a few weeks.
I'm fascinated by how the leaders of Congress can make rules about what happens in the Capitol - things like smoking, metal detectors, carrying weapons etc.... -- but none of the leaders were responsible for the failures on J6....make it make sense.
wow -- headline in WAPO says it's been 10 years since Sandy Hook - and 3500 mass shootings....you'd think that'd get people's attention -- not here though.
@MuellerSheWrote
pretty sure more Bernie supporters voted for HRC than HRC supporters voted for Obama -- that always gets left out when folks are draggin Bernie supporters.