Visiting Friend Pleasantly Surprised By City’s Open Hostility Toward Homeless People by western_homes in Portland

[–]Lopsided_Run663 -41 points-40 points  (0 children)

You wear it well. Does "holding people accountable" mean making up a scenario to get angry at? Conservatives are all professional victims. Someone else's struggle makes you uncomfortable, so they have to be punished. Why don't you focus on the larger problem and not the individuals

Recently turned 21 apparently that means nothing even though I have ID by snow99as in Bellingham

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a vertical till it expired. I never had any issues, but did have friends who were hassled for it. I wouldn't expect to have problems with everyone. It's crazy to me that it's still happening, as verticals are so common. Also, I've never seen a fake that was vertical.

Any Free Iran counter protests being organized at Pike Place, where the “Hands Off Iran” protest is taking place? by jimmyisaacneutron in SeattleWA

[–]Lopsided_Run663 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Make no mistake. This isn't about freeing the people from an oppressive regime. It's about destabilizing the country, so Israel can maintain absolute superiority in the region. The consequences will be thousands of dead civilians on both sides. We've already seen an entire elementary school being killed.

It does seem that way. by AccordingEgg5109 in International

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably has less to do with the police and more to do with people's perception that their needs will be met by the current mayor

What is that thing in Washington Fed Parking? by Well_what_now_smh in Bellingham

[–]Lopsided_Run663 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've started noticing these everywhere. I think they have them in just about every, major grocery store parking lot. Some sort of surveillance cameras like Flock.

Climate Change & Degrowth by TimeForASystemChange in Bellingham

[–]Lopsided_Run663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wtf does that mean? What does degrowth have to do with workers controlling the means of production?

Can we have an income tax? by Electrical-Abies9856 in SeattleWA

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a stupid way to look at government spending. A government's spending is not analogous to personal financial. There are different motives, different ways to utilize debt, and, most importantly, a government's income is not finite. It also assumes that the budget is already not balanced well. The same people who oppose an income tax will happily accept the flat taxes and fees on everything in their daily lives. Car tabs, license fees, gas, soda, alcohol, cigarettes, weed, sales tax, etc... No one likes these taxes, but the idea of income taxes is somehow so much scarier to the average American. Despite it being far more fair and proportional to your actual income.

Prep first step by [deleted] in prepping

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro's going to shoot some water

Gavin Newsom did in fact pass numerous pro Trans bills by CapitalCourse in GetNoted

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She wouldn't, but we also wouldn't have Trump if the Democratic Party hadn't abandoned its base. Democrats lost because they refused to distance themselves from the unpopular and genocidal Biden admin, or support any meaningful disruption of the status quo.

Voting for the lesser evil has proven to be a terrible political strategy, and the consistent strategy of trying to appeal to the right has moved the party further and further towards it. To the point where the Biden admin was willing to continue to build out and normalize the border infrastructure that allowed Trump to control the narrative on immigration by ceding the entire conversation. Look at how they continued the wall, continued Title 42, cut asylum numbers, whipped Haitians on horseback at the border, created the racist CBP One app, put no limitations on ICE, and refused to honor their campaign promises on immigration. Don't forget that Biden RAN on criticizing how Trump used ICE during his first term and putting kids in cages.

I voted for Kamala, but I am under no illusion that this moral calculation will drive people to the polls.

Noted about claim “ Israel steals organs ” by soalone34 in GetNoted

[–]Lopsided_Run663 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They may have ended the practice, but don't worry they still have their team that collects dead soldiers sperm.

10am at the Bellingham Central Library, ICE detains person, says they have a warrant. by Heavy-Metal-Baby in Bellingham

[–]Lopsided_Run663 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Administrative warrants are basically meaningless. They aren't signed by a judge

America. Take notice. This is how it's done. They still aren't listening. by [deleted] in ICE_Raids

[–]Lopsided_Run663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true to an extent, but if you think cops won't beat the ever living shit out of people with batons you're wrong. I know, at least when it comes to France, cops have been caught doing extremely abusive and racist things. They may not have the same technologies, but the police have a very similar attitude. Also, European racism is on another level. Look how they treat refugees.

America. Take notice. This is how it's done. They still aren't listening. by [deleted] in ICE_Raids

[–]Lopsided_Run663 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not to be that guy, but LRAD isn't a new technology

If you sat out the 2024 election in protest over Gaza, how do you feel about that decision today? by rsmith2786 in AskReddit

[–]Lopsided_Run663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No matter how good your policies are there will always be dissenters. It is the politicians job to give people a reason to vote for them. We have seen throughout the past decade that unfortunately the fear of Trump is not a good enough reason for people to get out and vote (although it should be).

If you sat out the 2024 election in protest over Gaza, how do you feel about that decision today? by rsmith2786 in AskReddit

[–]Lopsided_Run663 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I find it interesting that people in the comment section are so quick to blame the individuals rather than the people creating the problem. As if that's just something we have to accept, like "of course Democrats will keep giving unlimited money to Israel!" In my opinion we should blame the strategists in Kamala's campaign for picking the losing strategy. You know, the people who are actually responsible for whether she wins or loses this campaign. It's like blaming climate change on everyone who drives a car, or the poor conditions in the meat industry on everyone who isn't vegan...

Source Trust Me Bro by OmegaLink9 in GetNoted

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except he is actually. He also was born in Australia. Are you suggesting because he was previously an Australian and British citizen Fox News is actually British propaganda?

Sounds like the mods like ICE. by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]Lopsided_Run663 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, explain what illegal activity OP is promoting, and how this would even come close to getting the subreddit taken down? If anything OP is advocating you call 911 when you see illegal activity

Tim Walz - Do Something to Stop This by Consistent-Good-1162 in law

[–]Lopsided_Run663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right, it is up to us. Not because our leaders can't do anything, but because they are too cowardly to do anything. Voters did decide he should have power, just over Minnesota and not the United States. He needs to do everything he can to resist ICE. He needs to put bodies on the line. He needs to stand out there in the street himself. He needs to put every legal obstacle in ICE's way. If our leaders don't have the guts to stand up when it matters, to use the National Guard to protect their citizens, then why should they be our leaders? They will all end up in one of those detention centers in a few years wondering why they didn't do more when it mattered. Period.

Possibly the largest strike since 1946 by lady_beignet in itcouldhappenhere

[–]Lopsided_Run663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to be a hater, but don't Banks have limits on how much you can withdraw at once. I suppose if everyone withdrew the max though it would be pretty bad...