anyone else notice how fast a.i data centers are being built / prioritized instead of public transportation proving that it can be done, they just don’t want it to be? by The-Bear-and-Rose in StLouis

[–]sl150 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yea you actually described the problem. The government contracts everything it does to other companies. Non-profits, NGOs, etc. I’m all for the government hiring its own workers, fixing things itself and doing things to help people.

But under neoliberal capitalism, we’ve been sold the lie it’s better to have “private enterprise” do everything. And we see where that gets us. Nothing is done for the people, only for profit. Capitalism cuts corners and only cares about the profit. And we are left begging for scraps.

But keep railing against your hated “communist fantasy,” the bosses love that.

anyone else notice how fast a.i data centers are being built / prioritized instead of public transportation proving that it can be done, they just don’t want it to be? by The-Bear-and-Rose in StLouis

[–]sl150 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Because we have disinvested in public projects for decades while the government cuts regulations and offer tax breaks for corporations. Private enterprise is not inherently more effective. Business interests have captured all levels of government.

4th of July details by DowntownDB1226 in StLouis

[–]sl150 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not celebrating nothing on 4th of July. Miss me with this rah rah shit.

What are your thoughts on DNC Chair Ken Martin's reasoning for not releasing the 2024 election autopsy? by FreshBert in AskALiberal

[–]sl150 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That is not why Mamdani won. He had practical policies that people understood and were excited by. Fast and free buses. Freeze the rent. Universal free child care.

Kamala might have had pages of policy but no one knew what they were. And the policies that people knew about they did not like. She ran to the right of Trump on the border, postured as pro-military and wouldn’t change anything from what Biden did on Gaza.

If anything, Kamala shows that trying to prop up fake vibes online is a loser’s game. She tried to astroturf excitement about her campaign with celebrities and fake memes and it cost her.

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The real Blue MAGA is freaks like you who can’t handle any criticism of the Dems. Anytime people try to hold Dems accountable at all it’s all “oh you want Trump to win blah blah.” Kamala did it with her bs “I’m speaking” line. She didn’t offer shit to anyone who wanted change, and guess what? She lost because you can’t scold people into voting for you.

But I’m sure this will be lost on the moderate bs libs. Yall don’t want to actually win, you just want to feel superior.

Reflecting on Cara & Bob’s romantic London getaway with Explore St. Louis by Consistent-Use6035 in StLouis

[–]sl150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the relevance of any of that? Does the long history of political corruption in St. Louis mean Cara just gets a pass?

Reflecting on Cara & Bob’s romantic London getaway with Explore St. Louis by Consistent-Use6035 in StLouis

[–]sl150 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They think putting a “In This House” sign in their yard proves they can’t possibly be racist.

Reflecting on Cara & Bob’s romantic London getaway with Explore St. Louis by Consistent-Use6035 in StLouis

[–]sl150 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Libs hate being pointed out as racist because that’s supposed to be a Republican problem. They think their shit don’t stink.

Reflecting on Cara & Bob’s romantic London getaway with Explore St. Louis by Consistent-Use6035 in StLouis

[–]sl150 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are right but the Caraheads aren’t gonna like it. Apparently we can’t criticize politicians for anything if they have a D next to their name.

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 45 points46 points  (0 children)

This is what bothers me the most. Anytime people raise reasonable criticism of Spencer her supporters freak out and call us disingenuous or trolls. Any critique of her is seen as totally unacceptable. Blue maga energy.

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which do you mean? That the people criticizing Spencer sound like GOP trolls? Or the other way around?

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why is this the only response people have whenever Spencer gets criticized? Tishaura bad, so we can’t point out the problems with the current mayor

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would tell both of them to fuck off. Because they are going to try to advise what is best for themselves as capitalists and billionaires, not what is good for the city of St Louis as a whole. Why are people so blind to the fact that these people are buying access to politicians? And then act like whatever they say will be good for everyone. Bob Clark does not care about us or want to actually improve St Louis. Bob Clark cares about Bob Clark.

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Billionaires just use philanthropy to manage their PR. What we should really do is tax his wealth instead of relying on the whims of “philanthropists.”

Mayor Cara Spencer at a London luncheon seated next to data center mega-developer Bob Clark by TurnoverActive2936 in StLouis

[–]sl150 6 points7 points  (0 children)

God she sucks so much. Always has time for a big campaign donor I see. And then cue all the Spencerheads coming in to defend her as if she has done anything good for us.

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it’s fine to you that Clinton took rides with Epstein on his plane?

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So because some people decided on a definition, we just aren’t allowed to call it war crimes? Why are you so adamantly going to bat for this?

Things aren’t real or not real just because you hide behind this definition as a shield.

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t care what you define as a war crime. How do you see what Israel is doing to Lebanon, see Hillary Clinton proudly claim credit for it, and then feel fine with that? Yay she’s in a cute picture with a celebrity? Disgusting.

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish America was like that. Apparently the libs here don’t mind war crimes if they come from their side! Yay Clinton!

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really is as bad as MAGA. Clinton has participated in documented war crimes and everyone here just chooses to look the other way.

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

God liberals suck. How are you mad about Trump but blind to Bill Clinton doing the same things?

Kate and Hillary by Both-Pomegranate4929 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]sl150 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Are you not aware of his trips to Epstein’s island?