I taught civics a long time ago. I used to tell students, "a vote isn't a valentine". But also: A VOTE ISN'T A REVIEW. Protest votes or (lack of votes) won't punish or reward any politician (and it certainly won't "send a message"), but it could make life really terrible for you, or for someone you love. Vote with your brain and your heart. #uspol
The number of people who were already absolutely committed to voting for Biden saying we have to stick with him after last night is tiresome already.
How did Biden beat the incumbent last time? Turnout. People were terrified after 4 years of crazy and a million Covid dead.
What is Biden not going to get this November after being so dull and uninspiring? After inflation. After a much more coherent Trump campaign. After people have forgotten? After young people and Israel? Turnout.
Soooo many people are posting along the lines of "Why isn't anyone calling for #Trump to drop out?" My feed is full of this sentiment over and over.
And, like, do you people even understand what year it is?
The man led an insurrection.
Calling for #Biden to drop out is appealing to his sense of duty and responsibility to the collective. Trump doesn't even know what those words mean.
"Why isn't anyone calling for the convicted felon to drop out?" isn't pithy or original. It's just naive and sad.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules 6-3 That We Can All Go Fuck Ourselves
NC today only reached the already faithful voters. Last night reached the whole world. The weakness displayed last night is what the majority of voters saw. Don’t get me wrong - I’m voting democratic, but I personally know many who won’t vote for Biden or Trump. They can’t fathom either choice. They will however vote for a different democratic candidate if they are given that option. From where I’m standing, Biden gave the presidency to Trump last night. And that’s terrifying. #Election #Debate
Here's the reason I'm so pissed off and sad after last night:
Before the debate, I could say to moderates and disillusioned Republicans (including ones in my family): "Look, I know you don't like Trump, but the best way to get rid of him and get back to normal conservatism is to repudiate him by electing a normal competent leader. You may not always agree with Biden, but you can trust that he's at least stable and smart enough to do the job."
Now, though? The best I can say is "Yeah, both candidates suck, right? Might as well stay home." Because there's no way in hell they'd bite for that first argument anymore.
"Fiercely" is an interesting adjective to choose.
QT: https://mastodon.bot/@bbcnews/112692707014215921
Just had an idea for the most viable 3rd party concept in the history of #America:
The NO-SPAM Party. Our platform is simple: We will aggressively pursue any means possible, including executive, legislative, or judicial action, to limit or eliminate unwanted texts, calls, and emails. None of our candidates will ever contact you, unsolicited, for political donations.
On all other issues, we'll defer to the non-weasely career bureaucrats and renowned experts who actually know what the fuck they're doing.
It would be so great if Trump were asked questions at tonight's debate like "What do the letters in NATO stand for?" and "In which century was Frederick Douglass alive?" https://zeteo.com/p/10-debate-questions-ask-trump-2024-biden
An election reminder. If you can't vote for the candidate you want because they won't get enough support to win then vote against the one you don't want by voting for the candidate best placed to beat them. You don't have to like them personally, just want to take a step along the road.
#GE24 #GE2024 #VoteTactically
"Parkland school shooter signs away rights to his name. Now, just one survivor owns it"
Similar outcome as the Son of Sam laws, but done through private ordering
child sexual abusers
When I was in middle school, I had a shoplifting problem, along with some bad-influence friends. It started small, some M&Ms or binaca (which was weirdly popular in my middle school back then). But, as I kept getting away with it, I kept upping the ante. Eventually, it was my brazenness that got me caught. I thoroughly learned my lesson and never stole again.
I think about that sometimes when I read stories like this about a 43-year-old man sending shamelessly explicit texts to teenage boys... What led to his brazenness?
Software engineering contractor/consultant in Florida specializing in .NET C# #WebDev, plus #Indie #GameDev in #MonoGame, #Stride, and #Godot.
I like complex simulations and enjoy writing procedural generation algorithms for fun.
#Pilot in training. Burgeoning fan of #Aviation in general.
Fan of #1A jurisprudence and the kind of #FreeSpeech that applies to everyone equally.
Pro-Democracy. Pro-Rights. Pro-Freedom. In that order.
Politically moderate, but a registered Democrat since January 7th 2021.
He/Him 🏳🌈
High risk of rants, especially with the lack of character limit.