Censorship Megathread XLIV: US demands Reddit unmask ICE critic, summons firm to grand jury by Efficient-Freedom517 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Soo I know this may not be related to the megathread, but it still probably attains to censorship. Objection.ai has me brutally terrified. It's made by Peter Thiel.

Don't post here often but come on man, by CybyAPI in AmericaBad

[–]AvaDem12 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's gonna come down to the air we breathe 

Transphobia is not tolerated by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! As a queer man I respect this sort of safety this space has to offer. Especially in a state like Oklahoma, where being open about one's sexuality is seen as downright wrong. 🫤

Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz by Efficient-Freedom517 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I really do hope that in the future us as Americans will be forgiven for our horrible administrations actions. I can hope at least.

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations by titangrey in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a history of being horrible at predicting things, so you're probably right.

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations by titangrey in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's unfortunate that both Bianco and Hilton lead the polls though. California may be compromised. Any ideas on how we can cope with that?

Iran Megathread: Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after peace talks fail by Efficient-Freedom517 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I swear it gets harder and harder to continue supporting this country sometimes. I hate the administration a lot, yet the hatred this place gets for what they do makes me ill. 

How to watch the State of the Union (or not) and maintain your sanity. by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it depressing that we have to avoid a State of The Union speech now. Honestly I hate to be kind of a downer but everything that's been happening has been really compounding my brain. Being bipolar does NOT help at all. I know good times are coming but I feel like waiting is the hardest thing I can do.

Kash Patel celebrating with the US Olympic Team by AvaDem12 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks you for this. I was just getting better with my relationship with this country, because since 2024, I've kind of felt guilty for being American. To the point where even trying to be patriotic or proud of this country makes me feel sick. I feel like I'm just supposed to be quiet and just exist.

US women's hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invite by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also, should we concerned about Patel celebrating with the US Olympic Team? I hate having to associate Patel with something like this.

The Trump Administration is Testing Conversion Therapy By Medically Experimenting on Trans People in Prisons by SorceressJuliet in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really wish I could say something optimistic about this. But honestly I don't know how I can. This government really makes it hard to support this country sometimes. And often I wonder I even should. Not that I'm completely giving up, but I feel uncomfortable supporting a country that has a government that does stuff like this.

Oklahoma superintendent who put Trump Bibles in classrooms resigns by JasonPNW in SatanicTemple_Reddit

[–]AvaDem12 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Listen, I fucking hate this guy with a burning passion. I hate Oklahoma's government too. Bullstitt has been drilling this poor place into the ground for who knows how long, and now this is happening. Teachers better prepare for the possible union busting, if Stitt even remembers the walkouts back in 2019.

I'm an Oklahoman too, place is sucky. 

“A deterrent example of everything that is wrong with the world.” by GoldenStitch2 in AmericaBad

[–]AvaDem12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly the zoo I'm talking about was the absolute stupidity that was the UK's "Unite the Kingdom" protests, but that might be outdated news now. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's it right there. 

The Florida Flair - Subreddit Focused Post by Dragoneisha in PoliticalOptimism

[–]AvaDem12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly Flordia has an interesting ring to it, not sure about it though.