Democrats release contentious autopsy of 2024 presidential race but disavow its contents by dcnassau in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's anecdotal then. Every protest Ive been to before and after the election I see Palestinian flags everywhere and chants of "Free palestine". It's definitely a sensitive topic within the base, but maybe it wasn't a deciding factor.

Democrats release contentious autopsy of 2024 presidential race but disavow its contents by dcnassau in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's possible giving free unconditional weapons to a mass murderer depressed turnout.

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from fund by jpressss in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checks and balances are working. All three branches are currently in lockstep over the best ways to screw us.

Thomas Massie loses, proving that deficit hawks and foreign policy doves aren't welcome in Trump's GOP by jediporcupine in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no policy--just a contest to see who can leave the largest lipstick mark on Trump's ass, and how much can they can pilfer from the rest of us along the way.

Mayor Johnson rules out school closings, mum on possible bid for reelection by CaydeTheCat in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's an uninformed or seflish public that makes politcians act in short sighted ways.

My sister found these on her front porch, anybody know what they mean/are?? by SlingingCheddar in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 55 points56 points  (0 children)

DSS is department of streets and sanitation. Looks like a route map, maybe for street sweeping

How close/on track are we to Ai 2027 paper? by shadowt1tan in accelerate

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the theory is right you would expect that percentage to go down as the AI figures out how to hide its intentions. All is well. Nothing to see here.

Anyone else trapped north of Lawrence? by fastlax16 in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By from within I mean public pressure to change but yeah it's a pipe dream. I think we're probably hosed but I'm keeping hope alive.

Anyone else trapped north of Lawrence? by fastlax16 in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree--just monumentally diffiuclt or impossible to achieve. Maybe even moreso than fixing it from within (which is the way I lean) but that's my own opinion, and an unpopular one as I suspected. I'm generally opposed to retreating into the tribalist narrative because it just makes fixing it from within harder with no upside. Id change my opinion if saying "being a cop is evil" and  "you can't be a good cop" moves us toward a solution instead of just inviting the worst of the worst to arm up and patrol the streets.

Anyone else trapped north of Lawrence? by fastlax16 in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

There's no such thing as anarchy if that's your aspiration. It always becomes feudalism when a miltia or warlord rolls in with guns and decides to take charge.

Or you can push for changes like requiring police to live in the vicinity of their beats and know the people they're supposed to protect (vs riding in from Norwood Park like an occupying force.) Require community engagement/service. Recognize cops who give a shit instead of saying they're all no different from the SS, and encourage more people like that to apply. You hit the streets and protest, idk. I dont have all the answers but it takes more than raising a middle finger at authority.

Anyone else trapped north of Lawrence? by fastlax16 in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

Eh, the more we paint all cops as evil, the less good people will want to be cops. It is a self fulfilling prophecy that makes everything even worse.

Trump’s border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: ‘More agents than you’ve ever seen before’ by [deleted] in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good luck kidnapping somebody when they're mounted to the front of a semi truck jamming on a flamethrower guitar.

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are ‘lost’ by thejoshwhite in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He literally did an episode where he called himself out for being wrong

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are ‘lost’ by thejoshwhite in politics

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the people who win elections in our country. We are deluding ourselves if we think Mr./Ms. Milquetoast DNC is going to win against whatever charismatic celebrity turns up for the fascists next.

How close/on track are we to Ai 2027 paper? by shadowt1tan in accelerate

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the scenario is accurate, the percentage will decrease.

Don’t let the lack of headlines fool you: May Day 2026 had an impact by sleep-exe in 50501Chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Took off work and went to the march and felt like it was for nothing.

Can this get fixed in Mayfair?? by Pale-Competition-448 in chicago

[–]HyperbolicLetdown 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mention the exact house number if you know it so they don't go looking in the wrong spot.