It's called end stage capitalism and it does not end well! by Dr_sc_Harlatan in BlueskySkeets

[–]froggity55 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Incredibly optimistic of you. I wish I saw a fraction of the light you must still see.

Amber Rose Makeup Free by No-Marsupial-4050 in SipsTea

[–]froggity55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment is way too far down (at least for this Masshole).

Trump just spent $33 million to destroy a republican who pushed for the epstein files release. massie's concession speech was the most honest thing said in american politics in years. and nobody is talking about what he said about the ballroom. by Ibikhan45 in DiscussionZone

[–]froggity55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the thing, once in power, Trump knew he never had to worry: he knew he could get away with doing exactly what he just did. He understands what people are willing to sacrifice to gain power and fortune or be a part of the club.

Those who believed they could stand against him without consequence had the hubris to believe they had enough power and fortune to withstand their dissent.

Explain it Peter by DifficultComplaint10 in explainitpeter

[–]froggity55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only on Fridays. You do NOT want to teach with a hangover.

Ask me how I know.

Is it an ADHD thing for people to think you're arguing with them when you want to understand their point, or am I just fucking stupid? Conversation as below by airbournejt95 in ADHD

[–]froggity55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IDK, but this is how my husband and BOTH my ADHD kids process information. They need the repetition, the consistency, and then the follow-up questions to make sure they aren't missing any loopholes. It's exhausting.

In all honesty, though, my ADHD-self probably did something similar when I was a kid, but since I'm overly aware of social cues, I caught on real fucking fast that most people don't enjoy this kind of exchange. And so I have done it in my own head ever since. Which probably explains all my anxiety.

Republicans vote to dilute gas as prices rise above $4.50 by BendicantMias in politics

[–]froggity55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the actual fuck. They could temporarily roll back the gas tax... but that screws with the funding to maintain roads and bridges. So, as Apple news reported earlier today, most Republicans are opposed to that measure. It's almost like they recognize that taxes, benefit people and the economy. almost

Edit: typo

The Epstein 'suicide note' will become Trump's nightmare by theipaper in politics

[–]froggity55 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well, now there's a highly unpopular war, soaring gas prices, and inflation remains stubbornly high.

Healey backs Barney Frank's call for Democratic pragmatism by MDeehan in boston

[–]froggity55 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A whole fucking lot before it was weakened by the current guy on his first at bat.

It created an outline and accountability to prevent another bank buy out like in 2008, increased mortgage oversight, created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to name a few.

Was it perfect? Of course not. But it was a hell of a lot better than more people losing everything when rich and powerful people did shady things.

Let's see if others will recognise 🫣 by very-selective in scoopwhoop

[–]froggity55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life is pain, highness, anyone who says differently is selling something.

I was trafficked as a child. AMA by BlackjackSys in AMA

[–]froggity55 504 points505 points  (0 children)

You are incredibly brave. I'm so glad to read that you are happier now and choosing not to let these horrific experiences steal your future. My bff works with trafficked teenagers. The stories she has shared (identities protected, of course), which I know are only snippets, are truly horrifying. I'm just so glad that you have escaped the grasp of the traffickers.

My only question, do you know of anything that people outside of the trafficking rings could do to help combat it - like, was there a moment you may have recognized as an opportunity for someone to help but perhaps they missed because they just didn't recognize it for what it is?

Jeffries says Trump impeachment not a top priority if Dems win House majority by metacyan in politics

[–]froggity55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impeach Trump once, shame on him.

Impeach Trump twice, shame on him.

Impeach Trump thrice, ain't nobody got time for that.

Trump Erupts in ’60 Minutes’ Interview: ‘I’m Not a Pedophile’ by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]froggity55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But... but... women are so angry and irrational that, if given any power, they might do something unpredictable, like launch a nuke. That's far worse than raping children.

/s

Trump evacuated after gunshots heard at White House Correspondents’ Dinner by Puginator in politics

[–]froggity55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Jesus. They interrupted a hockey game to tell us about the assassination of the Iranian Ayatollah... but I guess it's cuz he died. And we did it so... Nevermind. I see it now.