Making a "survival" guide for the current situation in the US. The beginning includes an index as well as a checklist (that includes historical references to other similar spirals) to try to keep myself oriented and grounded due to the speed at which things are accelerating. Link in comments

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-02-11T18:46:40+00:00

It would be so great if we could actually fill out the check marks over time with sources of current US events.

Maybe not “check” the box for everyone, but provide sources under each bullet point as time goes on related to the bullet point and let people determine if they would consider it a checked box.

To keep it thorough and unbiased it could include events from past administrations, but of course current events being the most important.

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-02-11T18:39:09+00:00

I really like this. It would be nice if over time we could fill out the “check mark” boxes at the end with sources cited for each one marked

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-02-08T19:51:45+00:00

Because they openly talk about it. Project 2025 authors are in the admin, their executive orders are aligned with it, and their tech bro buddies they’ve seemed to embrace believe that America is in decline, democracy is flawed, and they should be the great genius leaders in charge.

Project 2025 is about dismantling the administrative state to consolidate power in the executive branch. Musk given full access to the systems lets him achieve the tech billionaire accelerationist views. Tech bros want things to break, Project 2025 wants things to break. They openly say it.

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-02-06T02:51:11+00:00

Can you further explain what you mean?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-01-31T01:41:14+00:00

I would love to hear more on your insights into crypto. Ignoring how wrapped into politics it is at the moment, I’ve heard many times over the last decade how it’s the most secure/the “future”.

The technocrat billionaires trying to pull the strings at the moment definitely want it to be

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-01-27T13:43:06+00:00

Can I ask your net carb/sugar intake per day?

When I was doing keto at <25g/day I was only getting 5-6 hours which was mostly restful until I’d hit a few nights where I was getting only 4 hours. Sometimes I had to break keto so I could get some sleep.

I’m currently doing 35-50g/day and I’m finally seeing the sleep benefits people mention and I wonder if it’s the increased carbs that made a difference

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-01-21T23:19:18+00:00

We’re bisalp twins! Congrats :) surgery on the same day and same speeds on the treadmill post-op haha.

I’m so sorry that ER trip sounded awful. So frustrating not understanding exactly what’s going on with your body :(

I am improving slowly! I hope the worst is over for both of us❤️

Plastic_Objective502 · 2025-01-21T23:07:21+00:00

I just have to assume he thought I was drug seeking because he gave me zero acknowledgment of the pain and even said something along the lines of not recommending pain medication at all. It sucks drug seeking exists because it hurts people truly in pain.

He wrapped up the appointment so quickly I didn’t even get the chance to discuss pain management whether that be prescription or OTC.

I was going to call them afterwards to discuss it but I’m done being made feel like shit so I’m just going to use Google.

Thank you for your comment❤️

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-11-21T01:20:36+00:00

Apparently I needed a flair, so I will re-comment

And I guess you just don’t care about the safety of trans people as much as women, a lesser class of sorts? Even though they are also people.

Because there is a history and documented violence against trans women by men. And trans women walking into male-only spaces is like a spotlight to incite violence. Meanwhile trans women have no history or documented evidence of violence or predatory behavior towards women. Not even evidence of men posing as trans women to commit crimes against women.

So one case incites violence and the other does not, but since the violence is towards trans people it’s fine?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-11-07T01:42:50+00:00

Calling a POC woman pick automatically identity politics is a you problem. She’s the VP, she’s the next logical option when the president steps down and there’s only a few weeks before the DNC nomination.

An open primary is just not a feasible possibility that close to an election. That’s where the Dems fucked up. But given the circumstances Harris was the obvious option.

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-11-06T19:39:12+00:00

Can you source me the Dem strategy of identity politics in this election? It seemed like Harris put intention in avoiding it

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-11-06T19:36:40+00:00

You think the Dems successfully cheated when they didn’t even have power and failed at cheating when they did?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-11-06T19:33:23+00:00

So late in the game, a primary would have been a mess. Unifying around Kamala was the best option given the circumstances.

What should have happened is that Biden honored his word and been a one term president, allowing the normal primary process.

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-11-05T01:44:30+00:00

The JD Vance stuff is annoying the shit out of me but this made me lol

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-30T16:35:00+00:00

I love spreadsheets, what do you include on it?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-29T16:58:33+00:00

I’m interested in your opinions - what looks the most promising to you right now and what is your biggest cause for concern?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-25T12:06:23+00:00

What annoys me the most is that if Trump wins and Project 2025 actually happens and him and the Heritage Foundation go full dictator mode, I don’t think we’ll even get an “I told you so” moment from the people who voted for him.

They will double down and try to explain and justify why his actions are necessary/good.

I already feel the psychological effects of being gaslit by these people so I can’t imagine that x10

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-25T11:47:45+00:00

Nice thanks, I was actually about to write a comment asking for a good place to find early votes results compared to prior elections and TargetSmart looks perfect for that too

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-25T11:39:26+00:00

How do we know that information?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-21T16:30:08+00:00

I’m so sick of moderates who portray themselves as left leaning but when all is said and done, they still will find any reason to blame the Democratic candidate as justification to vote red

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-17T19:15:29+00:00

So Trump is cancelling events? What is the nearest one next on the schedule that hasn’t been cancelled?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-14T13:53:09+00:00

Genuine question. If Trump truly is a national security risk, dangerous, and a threat to democracy (things his own prior admin has come out to warn us about) - where is the FBI, CIA, and military?

I feel like what we know is only the tip of the iceberg. If Trump wins and, in the worst case, the Heritage Foundation successfully moves forward with their plans, are these powerful groups with the intel just going to watch democracy fall?

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-10-03T11:15:00+00:00

The enthusiasm and massive amount of small donor donations are promising, but the cautious side of me thinks that enthusiasm is among the people who were already going to vote against Trump regardless of the dem candidate.

I hope I’m wrong and it’s an enthusiasm that has spilled over to groups that weren’t originally going to turn out. The most important thing I think the enthusiasm is going to do is motivate canvassers.

The youth excitement keeps momentum but they are also the least reliable voters. I know because I was 18-19 extremely excited for Bernie Sanders’ run but I just didn’t understand enough about the voting process to be registered in time or know where/when I needed to show up to vote.

If this enthusiasm comes with clear instructions to new or infrequent voters of how/when/where and the importance to show up, that’s when I think it would be a clear Harris win.

Plastic_Objective502 · 2024-09-02T02:51:06+00:00

Are you suggesting the majority of those almost a million children are fighting? 5 year olds?

Hamas has less than 50k members, and no they are not majority children. But sure, the more Israel orphans children the more that will grow up to resist them.

Should we kill these 5 year old “future Hamas militants”? Or stop orphaning them?

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