@XaoslordErie The immigrants overrunning Chicago - they're eating the dogs! ;)
@carmen Maybe they need to rebrand as The Vichy Post - democracy dies in anticipation of darkness
https://lithub.com/resist-authoritarianism-by-refusing-to-obey-in-advance/
@nursefrombirth Thank you for working to maintain democracy!
@Bix Not one of my gay friends have ever been nearly so obsessed with dicks as this guy
@OldCountryDoctor @darcrich Yes, Vance is what the oligarchs backing Trump are counting on. They probably have their 25 th amendment papers already drawn up.
This morning I cancelled my Washington Post subscription over WaPo's decision not to endorse Kamala Harris.
Instead I have bookmarked the following News Sites:
- Associated Press (AP) - Neutral
- Reuters - Leans Right
- Semafor.com - Neutral
- Public Broadcasting (PBS) - Leans Left
- Atlantic Journal Constitution (AJC) - Center Right
- ProPublica.org - Neutral
And instead will be donating the money I saved, to local newspapers.
@grrlscientist And from the editorial staff
https://wapo.st/3YBAy8E 13 columnists decry the interference.
#nopaywall because gift articles remained after I cancelled my subscription. I'll miss those writers much more than Bezos will miss my money, but it's the only way to send a message.
@XaoslordErie Yes, Russia is heavily involved in the election.
Unlocked article, before my WaPo subscription cancellation takes effect.*
https://wapo.st/3UMgBd5
*Democracy dies in darkness
Formerly the Post's motto, now its epitaph
#politics Tom Nichols in his recent article in The Atlantic had it right. Trump’s base LOVES his outrageousness, his racism, his misogyny, his immorality, his disparagement of military heroes. Because it’s an affront to the people they hate, and giving them the middle finger is great! Thinking that each new Trump scandal/threat to democracy/violence approval/sedition will turn his supporters away - “We’ll, they have to come to their senses now.” - misses the point.
@feloneouscat Wasn't it a work release program for nonviolent convicts? Are they eligible for employee awards? And does he really qualify as a "nonviolent" inmate, just because it isn't his tiny little hands holding the weapons?
...
Ah di o-dalee eehee dee-o ti
Ah di o-dalee ee oh dee-o ti
Yo-degrabby-hee
Yo-depussy-hee
Yo-delay-eeee
Don liked to bow to Putin,
Orban, Kim, and Salman
But scammin' chumps
Was his favorite game
But he got throwed in jail
With nobody to go his bail
The judge done said his pardon don't apply
(chorus)
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And the original song:
https://youtu.be/pt4C8j439IE
A little song for the #politics season, to the tune of In The Jailhouse Now (Soggy Bottom Boys, O Brother Where Art Thou?)
I know a guy called Dementia Don
He used to grift, swindle, and con
He thought he was a stable gen-i-us
Well I found out last Monday
That Don got locked up Sunday
They've got him up on charges griev-i-ous
He's in the jailhouse now
He's in the jailhouse now
Well I told him be discreet
To stop playin' Fox and a-sendin' tweets
He's in the jailhouse now
@SuziqLeathers @DianeH @LnzyHou @JanetZumba_FalPals One of my favorites, our founding illegals:
@gshevlin @DianeH @LnzyHou @JanetZumba_FalPals @SuziqLeathers Oh yeah, but those other nationalities were all recent immigrants to the Trump family.
@DianeH @LnzyHou @JanetZumba_FalPals @SuziqLeathers My immigrant ancestors arrived after 1607. I wonder if we'll be deported.😉 Well, after the Scotch, German, Czechoslovakian, Slovenian immigrants I suppose.
Seven years ago I came to the conclusion that Social Media is NOT helping discourse. That's why I called this site 'COUNTER Social'.
I decided to at least TRY to fight fire with fire.
https://whoisjester.counter.social
👍
Russia was behind salacious false claims against Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz that circulated widely on social media last week, according to U.S. intelligence officials.
"Vladimir Putin wants Donald Trump to win because he knows Trump will roll over and give him anything he wants.
#News #Politics #ElectionInterference #Russia #Disinformation
#Lies
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/22/nx-s1-5161376/russia-tim-walz-video-disinformation
@scottyorange Thank you President Obama.
@th3j35t3r
I was thinking about this recently. Back then I had no idea who the heck you were. I came across you on Twitter by accident. Admittedly, I was very skeptical wondering if it was risky to even click your invite link on opening day. I did some research best I could and took the risk.
Best damn decision I ever made. You, sir, changed the course for me and so many others 7 years ago. We thank you for lighting that fire. 💜
@feloneouscat I guess he'll put it on the shelf with his golfing trophies.
Call out the National Guard to McDonald's HQ. Borowitz says he refuses to accept that he lost Employee of the Month award. So he'll send a mob to attack HQ and hang the CEO.
Retired software engineer. San Diego. Pro democracy. Pro Ukraine. Music, travel, books, genealogy, cats.