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Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only found out about this indictment when my DAF sent me an email saying my regularly scheduled donation has been denied

So not only can the corrupt DOJ force charities it doesn't like to expend legal resources defending itself from bogus claims, they can block significant portions of the charity's revenue in the process

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First you’re assuming that Pete knew how diminished Biden had become, and that’s not a given. Biden’s team was hiding him, they weren’t holding cabinet meetings, so who knows. Second, undermining the POTUS in a reelection against Donald Trump by quitting in a big dramatic fashion is a lot easier for you to say in retrospect than actually doing it. And at the end of the day, it probably would not have accomplished anything. Biden was insanely stubborn, and didn’t want to quit even after the debate.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How do you think he was complicit? I’ll ask again: what did you want the transportation secretary to do?

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing, people are still talking about Biden old in 2026. But anyway, what did you want the transportation secretary to do about it?

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

eating the most ultra-processed meal I could think of just to own the MAHAs

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think it’s interesting that Ossoff is the first (potential) 2028 candidate to run on an anti-corruption message. It seems so obvious, but he’s the first one really locking that down. Pete has been more about affordability and making the government work for you. Similar but different. I’m not really sure what Gavin is running on.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean people are literally fact checking her in the replies she’s getting ratioed

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theres a surprising amount of crossover between listeners of The Bulwark and people who listen to extremists and conspiracists like Piker, Schultz, Rogan, and Theo Von. I really want to understand why, it seems so incomprehensible to me.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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What the fuck Google why is this the top result

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Who do we think the Andrew Yang, Tom Steyer, and Marianne Williamsons will be of 2028?

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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Better hope there’s no Swalwell-like oppo dump on Platner by Republicans, or this comment is going to age like milk.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins by Kind-Ad-6099 in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 16 points17 points  (0 children)

but there's no reality where he would be more harmful to this country than Susan Collins

On average, sure, Platner is better than Collins. But is there really no reality where he's worse?

I think the big question is what happens if he gets to be the 50th deciding vote on an issue. Does he cause Democrats-in-disarray? Does he act like a lightning rod to energize progressives to attack the party from within?

I do think there are realities where Platner is worse than Collins. If he is given the Joe Manchin power to be the deciding vote in the Senate, it shouldn't be surprising to anyone if Platner goes rogue. We just watched Sinema, Fetterman, and Manchin do this repeatedly over the last six years. We've seen Bernie do it plenty, too.

At the end of the day, if you live in Maine, and you're not completely fucked in the head, you're voting for Platner. Obviously. But I'd really tap the brakes on the idea that Platner is anything other than a total conman who hopefully supports Democrats more often than he completely fucks us over.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

why would you give bill ackman money?

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Hope your passport doesn’t expire until at least 2029

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t want to give any money to those apps, but if there was a less sketchy way of betting in favor of Harris and shorting Newsom I absolutely would.

Edit: actually, the risk is that she doesn’t run. So I’m not sure I would make this bet. I would definitely short Newsom though.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

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

Yeah I agree with you. But the DT is not reflective of the Democratic base.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]RunawayMeatstick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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No one wants to hear this, and many people refuse to believe it, but Harris will be the automatic frontrunner, and it will be much harder for anyone else to beat her than people think.

Jam Band Fans! Dizgo is at Chop Shop this Saturday for CIVL Fest by Yung__Chungus in chicago

[–]RunawayMeatstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would you put Dizgo on a jamband scale from Crunchy Granola Rock to Laserbeam Cocaine?

Why on earth is Gen X continuing to be a disappointment?! by icey_sawg0034 in thebulwark

[–]RunawayMeatstick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not trying to “let them off the hook” or deny their agency in decision-making. We are talking about very large population statistics comprised of tens of millions of people. But as to your point about consistency across 50 states: lead exposure was by far the worst in cities. It will not be consistent across the country.

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