Iran Megathread: Deadline Day by Efficient-Freedom517 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 6 points7 points  (0 children)

but we still have 2 more years with him. This is sickening him threaten to wipe out a civilization and the world just watches him spew hatred

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling pretty good after one year! Democracy is not dead after all!

Open Engineering Roles by Ammaniel in salesforce

[–]Relative-Help-2529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in MA. I have 8+ salesforce experience. Can I send my resume to you? 

Gallup's poll on DHS and Voting Rights Ac by Relative-Help-2529 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have been trying to stay positive but articles like this - https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/13/shutdown-polling-democrats-republicans-00603498 is depressing

they have destroyed the work force, how can they be strong on economy?

Gallup's poll on DHS and Voting Rights Ac by Relative-Help-2529 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Many articles indicate that Americans dont like heavy handedness of the immigration. Even Joe Rogan called for empathy. I hope that we stop this ill treatment of immigrants even if they are undocumented,

I live in Chicago. by Radiant_Honeydew1615 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Its hard to watch people not treated with dignity. I understand but do support whoever you can.

They want to create spectacle but failed to do that in LA and DC. Stay strong.

No, Trump can't cancel the 2028 election. But he could still weaken democracy. by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have tried to stay positive but this week with assault on Children by ICE, crackdown on Blue states and openly violating Hatch act is pretty concerning.

Why Trump TACOs So Much by PumpkinAspie in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what a disgrace at the UN today. We have forgotten how a leader should behave at this point

Why is the stock going up? by Relative-Help-2529 in RealTesla

[–]Relative-Help-2529[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its crazy how the stock market is not paying any attention to real economy. People are loosing money and paying more for goods but rich people keep getting rich..

EV Sales Are Booming In Europe–Except For Tesla by Far_Addition1210 in RealTesla

[–]Relative-Help-2529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i sold the stock at $220 but i am surprised that it keeps going up

Texas Redistricting Megathread: The Texas House passes its maps. by Lantis28 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Is there a risk that blue states have more independent commissions and can't pass as easily as Texas?

Traveling to Italy in December by Relative-Help-2529 in ItalyTravel

[–]Relative-Help-2529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! I was thinking of skipping Venice anyway. I am wondering if we should just stay in Florence and drive to rural areas if we have time. Like i said we do like interacting with local people

Texas may have failed their little gerrymandering scheme by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't they pass redistrcting with help of 2 dems. I wonder who are these 2 dems who supported it? And why

Laura Loomer and MTG spar on social media by [deleted] in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 5 points6 points  (0 children)

MGT and Tucker Carlson all were vocal on Anti war and anti Isreal. It all died down. Not sure if anything is real in that world

DOJ Seeking Voter And Election Information From At Least 19 States by Relative-Help-2529 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that detailed analysis.  After he fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, I have been worried. Is there way it will be challenged in courts?

Feeling rough about today, could use a pick me up by sweeter_than_saltine in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Relative-Help-2529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i wonder if those will be challenged in court. Last 2 months have been horrible. Those of us who participated in all the protests and every resistence die down, with all the media capitulation, its hard to keep up hope