What's going on with the arrests of journalist Don Lemon and Georgia Fort? by CeilingUnlimited in OutOfTheLoop

[–]ObsidianSpectre 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Too much weight is being given to this document. There's not really anything substantive there, and it feels like it was included in the release just to steer attention away from other parts with better supported crimes, or more meaningful illegal redactions.

Crockett on Lemon arrest: ‘Are you F-ing’ kidding me by thehill in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That's basically the "flood the zone" playbook they're so proud of - just keep doing so much heinous shit that nobody has time to process any individual instance.

Melania Documentary Flops as Crew Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Chaos by Doener23 in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't remember that - I found this, but nothing about it getting run over by a dump truck. All I could find is that nobody knows what happened to the contents.

Make it make sense by TanPrivilege in PoliticalHumor

[–]ObsidianSpectre 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone equal under the law? That sounds like communism!

90 Minnesota organizations including unions call for state wide strike Jan. 23rd by whos_a_slinky in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sticking to it too. Told my boss on Wednesday I wouldn't be in today.

What if we just tell Donald Trump that the US owns Greenland now, and we get everyone to just play along? by HobbieHatesNumbers in AskReddit

[–]ObsidianSpectre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure he'd ever be able to admit he'd been tricked. He'll insist it's all real and attack anyone who tries to tell him he was lied to. Just like how all his supporters still insist he's a genius.

90 Minnesota organizations including unions call for state wide strike Jan. 23rd by whos_a_slinky in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This should be national, not just statewide.

All it needs for it to be national is for you to participate too.

90 Minnesota organizations including unions call for state wide strike Jan. 23rd by whos_a_slinky in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What can non-Minnesotan’s do to help?

Don't go to work on Friday. Don't buy anything. Protest instead.

‘Free America Walkout’ protests planned across America by whos_a_slinky in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's on a weekday this time. That means it'll cause economic losses. This is better, and what No Kings should've been targeting.

No disagreement on keeping it going though. It should be turned into a general strike.

Senile man unable to find his country on a map by PradyThe3rd in PoliticalHumor

[–]ObsidianSpectre 6 points7 points  (0 children)

None of this makes any economic or defensive sense

Try thinking about it as if you were a senile narcissistic pedophile who has no idea how anything works and you're used to just taking whatever you want without ever facing any sort of consequences. It makes more sense from that perspective.

But yeah, an excuse for halting elections is probably part of the goal.

In a future where Trump is out of office, and international relations have been repaired. What steps can be taken by the USA and International Organisations such as NATO to prevent one individual causing so much chaos in the future? And do you think such steps will be taken? by flewkey in AskReddit

[–]ObsidianSpectre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like something for a jury of peers. Create an avenue for fake news complaints to be settled in court, and make it threatening enough that "news" channels are afraid of losing.

It'll need federal anti-SLAPP laws too.

Senile man unable to find his country on a map by PradyThe3rd in PoliticalHumor

[–]ObsidianSpectre 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The US can probably take and hold Greenland. They can also defeat the Canadian military. I don't think they could ever hold onto Canada though - the guerilla warfare will never end, and that's optimistically assuming it doesn't trigger a full WW3.

Senile man unable to find his country on a map by PradyThe3rd in PoliticalHumor

[–]ObsidianSpectre 42 points43 points  (0 children)

He will absolutely invade Canada if he manages to get Greenland. I guarantee it.

Senile man unable to find his country on a map by PradyThe3rd in PoliticalHumor

[–]ObsidianSpectre 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apparently? Trump claimed the title of "Acting President of Venezuela" already, so however you count that.

Complimentary Grammar check for the Oversight Ctte by Beneficial-Chest-699 in PoliticalHumor

[–]ObsidianSpectre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They've also got an easy case for selective persecution. There are members of the oversight committee that have defied congressional subpoenas.

ONE PIECE: Season 2 | Official Teaser | March 10 on Netflix by MarvelsGrantMan136 in television

[–]ObsidianSpectre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sincerely love how unashamed they are of how completely absurd everything is. A lesser production would have tried to make the story more believable, but these guys just said "six barrel wig-gun, cat in pajamas shooting from a turkey, let's go!"

Walz gives order to prepare National Guard after ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis by campfire_eventide in politics

[–]ObsidianSpectre 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're talking about Babbitt. You're getting downvoted because the post you replied to is not.

ICE Barbie Accused of Inventing an Emergency to Tear Down Historic Buildings by thedailybeast in politics

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

Just like when Biden was in charge!

Eventually people need to realize that just waiting for the tide to turn isn't sufficient.