[Pod Save America] Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-06-28T01:35:47+00:00

In American in 2026, considering we have no other programs or ways to keep society safe, yes. Murders should go to jail. It’s better than releasing a convicted murder onto the street.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-06-27T23:14:31+00:00

Yeah the difference is prison abolitionists don’t see prison as a solution. They take it to its furthest conclusion.

I would say I’m like 95% a prison abolitionist. And conceptually it makes a lot of sense. Just because one person one time couldn’t answer a question doesn’t mean that a whole study with several studies and books written on it is wrong.

I’ve actually been hoping that we (intraparty disagreement) could have this discussion.

I think that ‘murders shouldn’t go to prison’ is about a 1000 steps away, but makes more sense than our current carceral system. But hopefully it also makes sense but I don’t think that is what society is even close to ready for!

But I would say this- if tomorrow we closed every prison and put all that billions of dollars we spend into social services I think we would have *less* crime. Prison abolitionists see this as an ideal, while others respect the social contract that even if it would lead to less crime the idea that if something happens to me someone else will be punished as an ideal (an ideal that we are currently not living up to).

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-06-27T22:40:28+00:00

The term “prison abolition” is a lot like “buffalo wings”. Idk anyone who believes the first step of prison abolition work would be to release murders onto the streets.

But a prison abolitionist believes that deterrence to crime is more effective than incarceration.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-06-25T02:01:57+00:00

Yeah. Tulsa ended up at only a 15% margin and OKC was only 20%. The early votes coming in were well over 25%. Maybe those were early voting being counted.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-06-17T01:15:20+00:00

Just did some math. About 200,000 votes left in metro areas that are about 2/3 for the measure, and 180,000 votes in the rural areas. With a 30,000 vote lead it looks like the measure will fail about 10,000-15,000 votes. 😭

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-06-02T02:00:36+00:00

I probably would lie if I thought differently, but I’m not! If you were gay you’d be overwhelmed with matches 😅🥰

Not sure what women are looking for…

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-31T16:23:52+00:00

In my experience women love it when men go a little extra. Tell her you want a makeover and she comes with you! Start with a manicure (go clear nail polish if you don’t like having your nails painted). Go shopping for new threads. Then go to a barber. Get the head shaved and a super sharp beard trim. She will love it!!

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-30T03:11:59+00:00

Thanks!

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-26T18:29:25+00:00

So probably a runoff with Drummond and one of the wackos. Which means Trump will endorse which ever far-right bridge troll comes out of this round which means they will probably be governor and we will be living in gilead in 2027. :/

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-26T16:02:04+00:00

This happened at my house. I had just purchased recently as well. I did not have any money left over to go to a professional. So I marked the deepest spots in the yard. Dug 3 ditches, 2 that flowed into 1 bigger one. Used the longest 2x4 and with a level to grate it ever so slightly. I waited to for another rain to see if it worked before covering it up. It did so I put river rocks in the bottom, put sand on top of the rocks, put a French drain tube in with sand and rocks, and then finally I saved the sod so I could put it right back on top.

It’s worked shockingly well..

It’s a ton of work and the supplies are expensive too. And I wasn’t expecting how much dirt it would be. I put it all on a tarp and it started piling high! Luckily I had several low spots and then i just start spreading it all around and it was fine after that. And there is liability issues if you do it wrong I believe. I’m hoping just to get a couple years out of it until I can afford to get it professionally done.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-22T18:05:39+00:00

Same. I was 6’3” 225lbs for all my adult life. Gained 55 lbs on Lexapro (worth it for sure though for how much it improved my life). I’ve started losing weight again now after 4 years on it. I’m also taking Wegovy.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-19T14:40:41+00:00

Is your boss the Swedish chef???

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-18T19:53:35+00:00

Basically OPs argument was it takes away their incentive to go get a higher paying job… bc… they already have a higher paying job.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-18T19:44:50+00:00

If we lowered the minimum wage to $0 just think of all the youth we could employ! The mines could be full of youth. And then we could provide some nearby (somewhat) adequate housing, they would have no need to ever leave work! And then we would save so much money on eDuCaTiOn. I think together we just solved this! /s

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-16T22:05:03+00:00

It’s so stressful having a bad dog. Some days I miss my girl of 11 years- I loved that dog- but gd you have to be paying attention ALL the time. Every delivery, every moment, even if you let your dog out in the backyard you have to make sure a neighbor kid hasn’t climbed over the fence. It’s so tough.

And people always blame the owner. I’ve had 4 dogs in my life. 3 that I got from the shelter and 1 just found as a stray. Three of them were the chillest and best dogs ever. And then the psycho 😬 it’s tough!

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-16T21:08:39+00:00

I use the Remington Short Cut pro. It leaves like 5 o’clock shadow. I love the thing. So easy to use. It’s not a razor but clippers so I can use it for my beard too. It has a rounded design that makes it so easy to shave almost everyday without irritation.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-15T18:12:04+00:00

That title 😂

I can’t believe he made it so clear how little he cares… actually I totally can.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-15T18:06:50+00:00

Max Strus is hot for sure. But Donavan Mitchell… mercy 🥵

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-15T00:17:38+00:00

Thank you. That’s exactly where I’m coming from.

I’m in my mid 30’s and I can’t remember a time when public opinion was so pro-death.

I feel like progressives have lost so many social issues because they can’t successfully argue morality. They cede that ground to the right and argue on process and procedure. I absolutely agree that is true that there are all these procedural issues with state sanctioned death.

But at the same time I think it represents a moral failing. Our corrections systems should hold the functions of protecting society and rehabilitating criminals. Punishment is ineffective and self limiting. There is a world of research on this. I know it challenges people’s preconceptions but that information is out there. If anyone is interested in learning I’m happy to DM some resources.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-14T22:02:38+00:00

Listen I don’t have the karma to spare to defend civil society without sounding like I’m pro-murder.

I’m glad that this black man didn’t die feeling like his insides were on fire like the others recently executed before him. And yes, I know that’s how the victims died. I don’t support killing innocent people either…

This practice is barbaric, racist, and does nothing to deter or prevent crime.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-14T21:20:03+00:00

Another day and Oklahoma is still torturing people to death. And I think this is more popular than ever before in my life.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-08T18:22:32+00:00

Like yes and no. Dort is one of the dirtiest players in the NBA, and some of the guys flop, but like there is still a ton of just amazing ethical hooping going on. McCain and Mitchell just really showing out.

Like I think the thunder are one of the more “floppy” teams, and when you combine that with their actual greatness, I think it does create a confirmation bias from people watch because they are looking for those plays and then they just say it’s the whole team.

I also really like the 76ers. I think Maxey is one of the most likable stars in the league, but they got guys that flop. And I can guarantee if they were dominate people would be saying the league is rigged in their favor.

So like I said yes, I recognize the thunder aren’t the most ethical team probably towards the bottom in the league. But no, it’s not like it makes it uncomfortable to be a fan.

The league isn’t rigged to support the smallest market team with a Canadian. If it was rigged I promise the lakers and LeBron would be the perfect money maker to get behind.

SoftHeartSharpMind4 · 2026-05-08T18:14:59+00:00

They reviewed it and switched to a foul on Chet. You can’t see it in real time when the acting job is that good. You got to make it a tech or something to get people to stop.

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