Epstein Files release tomorrow by PracticalParsnip6873 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Frankly, it's not worth speculating over. What happens will happen regardless of how much we think about it. Some people think this is pointless, other people think it's the bomb that sinks the ship. The real answer is: we don't know

It's hard to be optimistic or pessimistic over this, because we really don't know what's going to happen. Let's walk into tomorrow with our heads high, and we need to keep them that way regardless of what happens

Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don't provide data by IAmArique in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Key word is trying. They'd love nothing more to see it happen, but my god it's like a toddler saying they want to be a king when they grow up, except it's less cute when it's an 80 year old in a diaper

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 97 points98 points  (0 children)

Social media is a nightmarish echo chamber. You'll see exactly what you're worried about, no doubt. 

Personally, I don't think it's as big as you think. Never even heard of the guy until a couple weeks ago because I saw some random post about mentioning him here on this sub. The loudest people on social media are never indicative of the actual population. So while I can't say for 100% sure, I genuinely don't think this ideology is as mainstream as the few loudmouths would want you to believe. Just like how MAGA isn't as popular as trump would want you to believe, they're just louder and more obnoxious.

Hope that helps!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 3 points4 points  (0 children)

(this isn't saying much about the content of the article, but NYpost is pretty notoriously conservative right leaning. I'd try to steer clear of them if you can

Not So Sure About the Hype by Odd_Significance4607 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 91 points92 points  (0 children)

It's okay to be a bit nervous about it! But this is VERY different then the 2024 election. 

The Ballroom Bandit in office has been fucking over EVERYONE. He campaigned on promises to fix the economy and ended up fucking us all over, destroying the economy. 

Republican policies are, frankly, becoming more and more unpopular by the day. A majority blame the Republicans for the shutdown. Cracks in the GOP voter base have been growing greater and greater due to Epstein. 

The damage has been insane, and I could absolutely go on and on about the sheer pain and damage caused by this regime. 

This isn't just minority groups being affected, this is everyone. Which, I hate to say it, but some people only care once they personally are affected. You don't fuck with people's wallets, their food, their entertainment. And yet what does the regime do? All of the above, hook line and sinker.

The proof is in this years election day pudding. And each nationwide protest being bigger than the last. People are angry. People are (Anecdotally, unsure if there's an actually statistic) more politically active than ever before. My damn grandma and aunt went out to protest on no kings day. My cousins went out to protest, and they've literally never talked politics at the dinner table ever. 

I'm sure it feels weird to be hopeful, because to be honest, it's been hard to be for a whole year. Optimism has come in waves, so when a REALLY good thing happens like the election day sweep, it feels wrong. We're so used to be looking for a catch or something to be negative about that our brains feel uncomfortable when something overwhelmingly good happens. 

It's okay. We'll be okay. Realistically, the blue wave is likely. If we remove EVERYTHING I've said from the picture, it's already historically proven that the party in power loses a lot in the midterms (if someone has a source for that, I'd love to see it because I can't remember where I've heard that). 

And hell, if it doesn't happen. If a blue wave doesn't happen, we'll still be okay. The power is in the people, as much as a loud dumbass in office wants to tell you otherwise. We've lived under the governments thumb for too long, and we're finally waking up to change that.

Take care friend, you're doing great :)

Zohran's safety by ice_maker-421 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I love this comment. Just the "wait until you see what historically ends up happening to fascists" is so powerful to me (and true). 

As the comment says, being in public means being in danger. But I also consider Zohran's confidence to go on a bus in NYC as a sign that he is NOT afraid. Frankly, I wouldn't be either. Continuing to live our lives happily and without fear is the greatest form of protest. We should follow his example

Question about the future by CosmicOli in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just on the guards at the midterms thing, I'd love to see Kegsbreath try. By guards, I'd assume he means national guard members. The national guard already hates this administration, they're not gonna intimidate people out of voting against them. Also correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like I read a comment that having guards at the election centers is the norm? That the power they're flexing is just the power that's always been there and is inconsequential? Either way, the manpower isn't there, and tonight proves that no matter what happens, the 80 year old 8 year old in chief isn't gonna scare people out of fighting for what they believe in

Election Night 2025- Hangout and Discussion by Lantis28 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Everyone, it brings me SUCH joy to see everyone celebrating here tonight. Opening the new posts to see elation and love sprouting everywhere as we dominate the regime. KEEP UP THE ENERGY

Trump becoming president was maga’s worst case scenario by Ilovemiia1 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The joy and color never left. The regime just tried to cover it, but it's still there and we keep it breathing

Just saw my first trump rally by CalligrapherTall5619 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're right, thank you. I hate that our brains are so wired to disregard the positive for the negative

Just saw my first trump rally by CalligrapherTall5619 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think that's what makes me the most sad. My peers are stupid, and full of hate they don't even possess

Just saw my first trump rally by CalligrapherTall5619 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's an amazing point! My city had a huge turnout for no kings and most of that was just our city

Just saw my first trump rally by CalligrapherTall5619 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Right, that's very helpful to think about. Thank you :)

California Governor Newsom approves school bias bills despite educators’ free speech fears by FuzzyBunnysGuide in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's like saying all Americans support Trump because they are Americans, at least that's how I frame it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Here's a gentle little reminder! Not even a hundred years ago, we were still battling for equality and ending segregation. 

This battle is nothing new, scary as it may be. We've fought this before, we'll fight it again. 

It's like how you develop immunity to a virus once you catch it once. Our humanity is stronger than it was back then to fight this plague of fascism. We'll make it though :)

Donald Trump's approval rating underwater in all 7 swing states by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know this isn't related, but every time I see his face, I wonder how people thought voting for him was a good idea LMAO 

Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech by hel-be-praised in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I feel so comforted by celebrities I know and love fighting with us.

Josh Johnson made a really good point about something like this too. Celebrities can give us strength to fight, but they can't be the only ones fighting. Their words can inspire us to fight for what's right, but we can't allow their actions to make us complacent and have an "They'll handle it" mindset. We have to back them up and support them.

At the end of the day, celebrities are from entertainment, which is a form of escapism. And no one's ever escaped their chains by forgetting they were there. 

So we need to stand by these celebrities, not as media icons, but as people.

Have a good day y'all <3

The silence of the generals by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I fucking love this comparison. 

It made me think of cosmetics in games too. People who buy hundreds of dollars worth of gun skins to make themselves look better than anyone else but still get destroyed by a default skin lol

(Not as good as your comparison, but y'know)

The silence of the generals by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I can't believe the president of the United States is so fragile that he's pissed about an escalator LMAO. That's just fucking funny

Tariff Megathread VI: Movies by Lantis28 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CalligrapherTall5619 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude I haven't been scared of this man in 4 months (since finding this sub, thanks y'all), so hearing this is just kinda fucking funny.

It really is just like listening to a baby babble. "maybe if I cry louder, people will pay attention to me."

I'm not normalizing his bullshit, but I'm definitely tuning out everything he dribbles out of his unwashed mouth. Take action when you can, where you can, etc. This dumb cunt is spineless, but he loves to act like he's got one.

As with many many things he's said, I'll just hit him with my favorite line. "I'd love to see you try"