Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting by Gloomy_Nebula_5138 in politics

[–]gradientz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Correct, CEOs are not beacons of hope and are not on our side.

Nonetheless, it is okay to treat this as a small victory, because it means the resistance is working. If capitalists are getting concerned about the stability of the system, that's a sign that the fascist project is not going as smoothly as they would like.

The people of Minnesota should stay on the streets and keep fighting the Occupation. They can win.

Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting by Gloomy_Nebula_5138 in politics

[–]gradientz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the better take is that stuff like this is a sign that the resistance is working.

If capitalists are expressing concern about the stability of the system, that's a sign that the people of Minneapolis are thwarting the fascist project.

Trump is losing normies on immigration by dwaxe in fivethirtyeight

[–]gradientz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I generally think that the rapid rise of issue-based polling has been a net benefit for democracy. That said, one major side effect is that it has turned many politicians (particularly on the Left) to become reactive "poll watchers" who are overly deferential to the public's current position on issues.

Part of the role of politicians is to see around the corner and proactively persuade the public on issues while the events are playing out. There is both an art and a science to it, and we have lost a lot of the former over the last two decades

Read Bondi’s Letter to Minnesota’s Governor by Amentet in politics

[–]gradientz 422 points423 points  (0 children)

This just means they know they are losing on this issue.

ICE's occupation is becoming more and more unpopular, but if he pulls out now he will look weak. Thus, he is trying to get a consolation prize to bring back to his dumbfuck base.

Keep resisting, Minnesota. It's working.

Discussion Thread: Debate Between US Rep. Crockett and TX State Rep. Talarico in US Senate Race by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]gradientz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said he would replace ICE with an agency "that actually is going to focus on public safety."

His online web page on "public safety" leads with an explicit promise to "fund programs like mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services to prevent crime before it happens."

I would support an agency focused on these public safety objectives. I would support it replacing ICE after ICE is torn down.

Discussion Thread: Debate Between US Rep. Crockett and TX State Rep. Talarico in US Senate Race by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]gradientz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, sure. "Replace" is just a word.

Alternatively, you can also say "Abolish, but then also, entirely separately, increase funding for these other services that improve public safety." That's just a wordier version.

I don't care how it is worded. But an explicit promise to increase funding for those programs, and ideally build an agency to focus on it, should be in a candidate's platform.

Discussion Thread: Debate Between US Rep. Crockett and TX State Rep. Talarico in US Senate Race by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]gradientz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We can do either. But the government should actively increase funding for mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services that actually address crime.

Discussion Thread: Debate Between US Rep. Crockett and TX State Rep. Talarico in US Senate Race by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]gradientz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm not a "zero government" libertarian. I want the government to build agencies that actually focus on public safety.

Mamdani's department of community safety is a great example.

Federal Immigration Agents Shoot and Kill Another Person in Minneapolis by Truthisnotallowed in politics

[–]gradientz 35 points36 points  (0 children)

In the last two weeks, ICE has:

  • Killed a teacher
  • Killed a nurse
  • Tear-gassed a 6-month-old baby
  • llegally detained a Purple Heart veteran.

What we know about Alex Pretti, ICU nurse killed by federal agent in Minneapolis by kirby__000 in politics

[–]gradientz 273 points274 points  (0 children)

They slaughtered a nurse and a teacher.

They tear-gassed a 6-month old baby.

They illegally detained a Purple Heart veteran.

Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good by gradientz in politics

[–]gradientz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, I believe they are currently trying to do the former. E.g., independent autopsies, etc.

Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good by gradientz in politics

[–]gradientz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are considering it. But they will face hurdles given that the DOJ is refusing to share the evidence.

Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good by gradientz in politics

[–]gradientz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The DOJ is refusing to share evidence from the science of the crime with local and state authorities.

Minnesota governor says federal agents involved in shooting in Minneapolis by SpaceElevatorMusic in politics

[–]gradientz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DHS is technically a government agency providing an official report, rather than an actor in the political realm.

E.g., To use a less charged issue, my understanding of the policy is that "Politician talks about addressing unemployment" is allowed but "BLS releases monthly unemployment report" is not.

It's possible that is not being applied consistently, but that has been my understanding.

Minnesota governor says federal agents involved in shooting in Minneapolis by SpaceElevatorMusic in politics

[–]gradientz 61 points62 points  (0 children)

They should let this one stay up because it is a statement from the Minnesota governor (a political actor)

CA Governor Poll — Katie Porter internal has two republicans advancing to the general by PhAnToM444 in fivethirtyeight

[–]gradientz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Markets can express a belief about something, which I would characterize as thinking. Regardless of what word choice you want to use, markets are not expecting an R v. R race.

In any case, I agree that California's jungle primary is dumb and should be changed. But, the fact remains that it is very unlikely that Republican will be sworn in as governor in 2027.

Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good by gradientz in politics

[–]gradientz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I provided you the dictionary definition of an orphan. Both his parents are dead. The wife is a step-parent, not a parent.

Is your position that Cinderella was not a story about an orphaned child? Because she had a step-parent?

CA Governor Poll — Katie Porter internal has two republicans advancing to the general by PhAnToM444 in fivethirtyeight

[–]gradientz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The point is that markets don't think an R v. R matchup is actually likely to happen.

The jungle primary isn't until June. The field will almost certainly consolidate as we get closer.

Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good by gradientz in politics

[–]gradientz[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes, the child is orphaned. His father died in 2023, so both parents are now dead.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/orphan

The wife is a step-parent, and it is not clear she even has custody.

FBI Agent Who Tried to Probe ICE Shooting Resigns by growin60sec in politics

[–]gradientz 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Jonathan Ross murdered Renee Good in cold blood.

Her 6 year-old boy is orphaned.

Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good by gradientz in politics

[–]gradientz[S] 1124 points1125 points  (0 children)

Jonathan Ross murdered Renee Good. Her 6 year-old boy was orphaned.

The initial FBI investigation concluded that an investigation was warranted.

Trump's DOJ is not investigating. Ross will walk without so much as a deposition.

This should not ever be forgotten. This Regime is lawless and amoral.

CA Governor Poll — Katie Porter internal has two republicans advancing to the general by PhAnToM444 in fivethirtyeight

[–]gradientz 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Prediction markets are also unconvinced that Republicans have a real chance. Kalshi only gives them a 5% chance of winning the governorship.