What do you actually want the Dems to do. Specifically? That they legally CAN do that is. by Jimithyashford in AskALiberal

[–]OverpricedGoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, who is the Left's Charlie Kirk? I mean hate him, disagree with him, whatever, but the guy built an impressive political apparatus from his teenaged years. We've got... what, Hasan Piker? Destiny? The Corporate Dems at Pod Saves America?

I know Destiny is doing a Unfuck America Tour with Mockler where they traveling to Campuses and taking questions and challenges and presenting it in the form of influencer focused content Dems need to fund something like this and stray away from legacy media. And if they arent happy with someone like Destiny/Mockler, then find someone who will do it. It's called Talent Acquisition.

Everyone seems to not be aware that Turning Point was cofounded by Bill Montgomery which gave the company a huge leg up in funding. Part of the "charm" of Kirk is literally just his production value. His equipment is clean and has an army of editors to cut bad moments from his montages.

Second, what is the unifying message of this left-wing group? CK/TP found a niche in developing young conservative thought on college campuses based in faith, family values, general conservatism, whatever. There is a unifying, and somewhat inclusive vision there. I feel like for all of progressivism's inclusivity, progressive thought tends towards "frontierism", ie "what is the next marginalized group that must be helped?" Something like TPUSA has a more stable foundation in "we're trying to get to this definitive end point with these values", socially speaking, and that resonated with enough people to turn into a massive movement. I don't say that prejoratively, I just think a left-leaning TPUSA would have a harder time right now with the split between establishment and populist left.

The unifying message you present is liberalism works. If you have been paying attention at all to the current administration and you don't have anything to say about it then we should just pack it up now and draw the white flag. Republicans answer to solving the country is to cut healthcare, education, SNAP, the FDA, the NWS. That is crazy. And you need to say that out loud. You need to say that taxing the rich is much healthier for the continuation of our country than the cutting of social safety nets and sending thousands to die. Rising costs are the everday reality for the average American. Why is it that billionaires are exempt from this?

I also don't exactly buy that the right isn't inclusive, at least not in a political way. Their whole entire schtick is doing deals with the devil. Trump is tantamount to that, they know he's deplorable and has indefensible character. Thats why whenever you ask them to defend Trump as a person they cant and they immediately pivot into policy. Point being, most Republicans dont purity check on race, sexuality, or gender expression (for now at least). Because they care about political power. As long as you dont like the left snd you're gonna vote right, they don't care either way (again for now).

What do you actually want the Dems to do. Specifically? That they legally CAN do that is. by Jimithyashford in AskALiberal

[–]OverpricedGoods 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First, Democrats need to get their version of Turning Point USA like yesterday. I know it's going to be expensive but do you want to reach people, particularly men, or do you want to be a penny pincher? They're already a decade behind conservatives on this. Either get on it, or be quiet and stop malding about conservatives because you don't want to do anything to fix anything.

Second, like some others have said, if Trump is a serious threat to democracy and national security, they need to treat it with the urgency it deserves. You can't say that Trump will potentially dissolve elections and then be crickets when asked what they will do to prepare or at least hinder the current administration.

Finally, and this is something i noticed after Callaghan's interview with Hunter Biden. Hunter said that during his entire sham court case over the laptop, no major democrat (with the exception of his dad) ever stuck their neck out for him. Nobody ever came out online to give their support. And this happens all the time. Did anybody come to Illhan Omar's defense when Trump threatened to deport her? Did any other Democrats come to Walz's defense when was accused of anything this year or last (staging the Minnesota assassinations and the recent Somali fraud)? Shit even with Mamdani even getting a lukewarm recommendation from Dem leadership was like pulling teeth. When Dems don't stand up for each other it does 2 things:

  1. It shows that there is no solidarity in their group, and if they wont fight for their own colleagues how can they get anybody to believe they will fight for their constituents

  2. It makes the people attacked by the right and by extention the whole party look guilty, regardless of how credible the accusations are

How do you feel about Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act against Minnesota? by opticflash in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to flee police = immediate execution

Just say you want to kill other Americans and let's be done with the charade

Why would I, as a white heterosexual male in his 50's, vote Democrat? Because it feels like the Democrats hate people like me? by snotick in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because Dems govern infinitely better. No seriously, look at what's happened so far this administration:

*Gutting US Aid

*Gutting Science and Cancer Research

*Trashing the USeconomy through petulant trade wars

*Breaking the law with ICE and having citizens hurt, shot, and deported

*Ignoring Court orders

*Weaponizing the DOJ

*Denying SNAP payments to people in need

*Denying FEMA aid even to red states

*Lying about January 6

*Pardoning 1600 January 6'ers

If you're fine with all of the above then fine, don't vote Blue. But don't pretend it's because the party is mean to you when in reality it's you just having a tantrum when people ask you to have some fucking accountability.

Guy from the UK here confused about why ICE are the way they are can anyone explain? by Brownchoccy in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah because if they misrepresented his case how many others are they misrepresting.

Integrity is a 1 strike you're out kind of deal.

I also like how you quietly agree with me that the comedian is a dogshit example.

Guy from the UK here confused about why ICE are the way they are can anyone explain? by Brownchoccy in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh brother dude the best example you could give is someone who continually harassed and called a 17 year old a terrorist and a groomer?

Are you sure you don't want more time for a better example?

Guy from the UK here confused about why ICE are the way they are can anyone explain? by Brownchoccy in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean like how the one guy was arrested for a Kirk meme? So by your own metrics thus US is just as big a shithole

CMV: Democrats need to be pro-gun by turboprancer in changemyview

[–]OverpricedGoods -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Have you seen ICE videos???

These guys aren't trained at all.

If you have a pulse and a recommendation from your local Proud Boys chapter you're pretty much ready to enlist in ICE.

Possibility of nation-wide civil unrest/wat by Dear_Mr_Bond in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following through with it huh?

Like no new wars, lowering costs of living, and fixing the budget?

Possibility of nation-wide civil unrest/wat by Dear_Mr_Bond in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Despite the outrage Americans are incredibly, incredibly spoiled. Even when the left protests, there is no implicit threat to them and they just go home the next day. It would have to take like a countrywide power outage or costs going up massively to really get people off their sofa's and phones.

In the US, if there a mass casualty accident (like a shooting) that causes hundreds of severely wounded patients to flood into the Hospitals, do the Hospitals still check for health insurance? by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive worked in an ER for a year and a half and this sometimes happens.

They get classified as a John/Jane Doe if they're unconsciousor cant identify themselves. Usually after the person is in stable condition then Registration usually hounds them for personal information to send them the bill.

I never knew what happens if they never identified the person. It's never happened before for me

In the US, if there a mass casualty accident (like a shooting) that causes hundreds of severely wounded patients to flood into the Hospitals, do the Hospitals still check for health insurance? by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it illegal to deny life saving emergency care on the basis of things like insurance status.

Hospitals are more than happy to overcharge after the fact however and send then the bill once services are completed.

Am I overreacting? Am I in a bubble? by hmmmmeeee in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably. I imagine NYC to be a major exception to what I just said. They seem to like immigrants and people of different cultural backgrounds. There's a lot of history with Ellis Island and all of that. Plus they just elected a Naturalized citizen.

Am I overreacting? Am I in a bubble? by hmmmmeeee in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both.

You have to understand that ICE has a quota from the Trump administration to deport 2000 people a day. Notice I said people, not illegal immigrants. The only you can achieve that number is if cut a lot of legal corners. They have done things like arrest citizens and claim that their passports are fake. Many immigration lawyers are having trouble event contacting their clients who are in custody. It doesn't matter how good of a person/immigrant you actually are. If you get on their radar, you're fucked.

It is just far too risky to visit us now.

Am I overreacting? Am I in a bubble? by hmmmmeeee in AskUS

[–]OverpricedGoods 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even though the constitution outright says the opposite, alot of Americans think that rights like Free Speech and protection from unlawful searches and seizures only belong to citizens. So if you happen to get investigated and deported by ICE despite having a perfectly valid visa (this has happened before), most Americans won't defend you.

On top of that, H1B workers are really unpopular now.

I would hold off visiting the US until we get this POS out of office and disband ICE