SpinozasHeresy @SpinozasHeresy@qoto.org

@GayDeceiver

I think the glaring issue to grapple with is the fact that Trump didn’t get that many more votes in this election than in 2020. The key question for me is why Harris received approximately 11 million less votes than Biden. That’s a dramatic drop. What changed? If liberals don’t unflinchingly self-reflect on why the drop occurred we’re doomed to repeat our mistakes again and again.

@philipncohen

Long commutes and cost of living seem to outweigh, ehem, “cultural distinctives”.

https://www.businessinsider.com/top-states-people-are-leaving-for-cheaper-life-2024-10

@vruz @hannu_ikonen

You have real concerns about complacency and laziness. Do you think that cynicism is complacent and lazy?

Sure. I’m liberal. I’m also not afraid of numbers. And when the numbers yield results I don’t want or like I’m not going to waste my time moaning about who’s at fault and the consequences of the numbers. I’m going to STFU and get to work figuring out why the numbers are the way they are and WTF I’m going to do about it.

@vruz @hannu_ikonen

I don’t disagree with you in regards to people being complacent. Living in a corral built by CEOs is easy. Human networks can be uncomfortable and unstable. However, the archaeological record contains plenty of evidence regarding the development and sustainment of human networks. Human networks are far more primal than global corporate networks. I’d be happy to provide you with evidence if you’re unaware of it. 

@vruz @hannu_ikonen

CEOs can build all the corrals they want, but in the end, humans build networks. Always have and always will. We are wired for it. And ultimately we decided if we want to live in someone else’s corral or in the network of our choice.

For decades conservatives have been packing courts with “states rights“ judges. Going forward, how do we leverage this harsh reality? For instance, abortion has been handed over to the states, and we are doing quite well on that front. It’s a slog but we’re winning bit by bit. Something the right never anticipated. Also, Congress is like a frozen, fudge packed colon. What kinds of legislation can bypass Congress and Trump at the state level? Unfortunately, this seems like our only hope.

Election year/voter turnout:

2008
Obama - 69,498,516
McCain - 59,948,323

2012
Obama - 65,915,795
Romney- 60,933,504

2016
Trump - 62,984,828
Clinton - 65,853,514

2020
Biden - 81,283,501
Trump - 74,223,975

2024 (approx.)
Trump - 74,532,699
Harris - 70,856,199

In 2020 record numbers voted. By 2024 what changed? Trump didn’t get that many more votes than he did in ‘20. Why did 11,000,000 people not show up for Harris? 🤔

@Barbramon1 @lovelylovely

Everyone in DC is bought. I’d be all for legislation to get rid of Citizens United.

https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/shaheen-reintroduces-constitutional-amendment-to-overturn-citizens-united-ruling-get-dark-money-out-of-our-elections

@lovelylovely

Sorry if I offended. My intent was to invite informed discussion. I sort of feel offended that I was confused to be a Trump fan. Pretty sure I’m not.

@lovelylovely

Legislation?🤔

I’m not a fan of the Greens, mostly, but it it seems anti democratic (almost contradictory) to devise legislation curbing the individual right of free association with a political party. What would this legislation look like?

@jeffjarvis

So how does Obama play in to the racism argument? Is it possible that Americans are still not ready for a female president? (see Hillary Clinton) After all, the house and senate are STILL only 25% female. The Fortune 500 percentage of female CEOs is even worse, clocking in at 10% or so. Racism? Maybe partially, but we should not deny what seems more like misogyny.

Exactly like governments, a business of any size, from the mom and pop shop to the multinational conglomerate, conducts its business in service (or disservice) of the people. The existence of the levers and pulleys of all types of organization consist purely of human intent. If you forget this, you have surrendered your freedom.

@ArthurNewhook

Every accusation is a confession.

@kevinrns

I’m glad someone fabricated a story about JD Vance fucking couches so the mainstream media would pay attention to the fact he uses lubed surgical gloves for his self pleasure.

A corollary to “when they go low, we fight back”... “whenever they accuse, they confess”.

@axoplasm

Let’s play...guess the Foxspin!...

...if this is how disrespectful his kids are, can you imagine how little world leaders will respect him!?!

Can’t we just have the election next week?

@luis_in_brief

Pictures of infrastructure projects could be very helpful and effective.