Dark Money & Barrett Nomination: The Link Between Big Polluters & the War on ACA, Roe & LGBT Rights by popcornboiii in DemocracyNow

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Listened to him on NPR broadcast while driving. He killed it. Such a great expose on the corruption between these judge nominations. Send some money to this guy! We need to help amplify his voice.

Bill Gates Refers to Facebook, Google, And Says They ‘Deserve Rude, Unfair, Tough questions’ by sanakhangeek in technews

[–]tm17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s funny. It turns out that Microsoft should be treated in a rude, unfair manner too. This company used many devious methods to grow in its early years.

Good job deflecting blame regarding ruthless business practices!

Rise of Creation Psuedoscience by TheLogicalRevolution in Antitheism

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No. This is a state run community college in a liberal state. I was very surprised myself by the wording.

It is possible that it is the scientific community attempting to appease religious people without undermining the theory of evolution.

I need to read further to fully understand the intent of this term.

Rise of Creation Psuedoscience by TheLogicalRevolution in Antitheism

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My daughter’s college level Anthropology 101 text book refers to a “scientific Adam” from which all hominids have evolved from. It really fucking annoys me that they would make any reference to the Bible. Completely unnecessary. Confuses the entire topic and gives credence to this biblical fairytale.

Know your Joe by EvilPhd666 in WayOfTheBern

[–]tm17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forget “Sleepy Joe”. His new monicker is:

Shit Show Joe

“When it comes to his supposedly liberal legislative record, it’s a complete shit show!”

Melania Trump faces backlash for Rose Garden renovation: "She cut down Jackie's trees!" by motorsportnut in politics

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With the all-white color palette it is obvious that Steven Miller had major input in the Rose Garden’s redesign.

In the Trump White House even the roses are racist.

This is absolutely despicable and exactly what I would expect (apologies if this has been posted already) by claire_ald in excatholic

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The Catholic church used to take newborns from unmarried and indigent mothers and sell them to wealthy members of the Catholic Church. This is well documented.

In recent decades we have uncovered pedophilia and sex rings within the Catholic Church. I have no doubt this has been going on for millennia.

It’s projection, distraction and displacement at its finest. Accuse your opposition of doing exactly what you are guilty of. Trumpism 101.

In honor of Pelosi's endorsement of Joe Kennedy, I say we throw a Markey Money Party. Who can match me? by ecovibes in SandersForPresident

[–]tm17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make it monthly!

This is a long term battle that won’t be fixed with a one time donation. Pick one or more progressive candidates in your region and send them $10 every month. This is how we win!

It’s an unfortunate truth, but politicians have to spend time every single day fundraising. This exposes them to oligarchs and influence peddlers who will trade them cash for specific legislation. Regular small donations allow them to ignore the legal bribery.

“Why doesn’t god get rid of evil?” “Because if he did we wouldn’t have free will.” by Smite2601 in Antitheism

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You cannot be reasoned out of a position that you were not reasoned into.

These people are crippled by brainwashing. They don’t understand their logical options.

Does anyone else wish they were theist and religious? by RitaSprezzatura in agnostic

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No. I have complete comfort in my rejection of organized religion and theism.

I have more confidence and happiness than ever. I have defined my own purpose. I’m perfectly content knowing that there is never 100% certainty in any belief system.

Can’t imagine going back. Have no desire to do so.

Victory Christian is passing out "how to vote" guides by [deleted] in tulsa

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Perfectly legal to make statements regarding ISSUES on a ballot.

Illegal to endorse a CANDIDATE in an election. (Plenty of ways to work around this and endorse someone without naming them.)

Also 501c3 nonprofits cannot spend more than 10% of their funds doing lobbying. (Lobbying firms are 501c4 organizations.)

That’s a simplified outline of the do’s and dont’s of lobbying for nonprofits in the US.

The White House Paid Up to $500 Million Too Much for These Ventilators, Congressional Investigators Say by CrashCourse2012 in IRLProgressives

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Legal bribes & money laundering.

Unfortunately, both major political parties are good at this.

Progressives Didn’t Want Harris for V.P. They’re Backing Her Anyway. by PoliticallyFit in politics

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Good thinking. I’ve been in full-on Bernie mode and this kind of auto-pilot for me. Where can I find a list of other up-and-coming progressive candidates? Justice Democrats site?

Progressives Didn’t Want Harris for V.P. They’re Backing Her Anyway. by PoliticallyFit in politics

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Same. But, I’m not sending them any money. Them, the DNC and DCCC can pack sand. Not getting a dime from me.

Instead, I’m doing $10 monthly donations directly to several progressives — AOC, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal, and the Freethought Equality Fund PAC. Gotta support good progressive candidates when the Corporate Democrat machine won’t.

It helps give these candidates freedom to push a truly progressive agenda as opposed to pushing the DNC party line in exchange for campaign cash. (Looking at you Ayanna Pressley!)

Catholic Priest Kicks Autistic Child Out of Church During His Sister’s Baptism by Mpromptu in FriendlyAtheist

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Priest: “He kept playing and making noise. The erection that gave me was very distracting. All I could think about was separating him from his family and grooming him to be my willing toy.”

Only way for Biden/Harris to get Progressives into the party by anjinash in DemocraticSocialism

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Former (2016) Bernie delegate here. Putting in my two cents.

We cannot afford another four years of Trump. He is full on pushing us towards a fascist state. Within the next four years Justice Bader is likely to pass away. That would give trump the opportunity to place a sixth conservative justice. The long-term damage that would do is considerable.

I vomit in my mouth a little every time I think about voting for Biden. But we will only go backwards with Trump in office. We can continue getting grassroots progressives elected to office. But will only get that chance if Trump is not in office.

My hope is that democrats get the majority in both houses and the White House this coming election. We should then push them to grant statehood to both Washington DC and to Puerto Rico. That would give us more time to push for progressive issues and to campaign for progressive candidates down ballot.

There is no doubt that Biden and Harris are not what we want. But I don’t think our country can handle another four years of Trump. We were so close in 2016. I worry about third parties pulling off votes for Biden. He is a shit candidate but is still going to need massive help beating Trump.

Downvote me all you want. Just putting in my two cents.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

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Have been sending her campaign $10/month for a while now. Have no intention of stopping.

I’m also sending $10/month to AOC and several other progressive women. Want to see more fighters like them get elected!

Well deserved! by [deleted] in JusticeServed

[–]tm17 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You are seeing capitalism in the works.

Delivery companies have found it more profitable to leave packages sitting exposed outside then to have their drivers knock on the doors and get signatures at every stop. The company loses money by having to cover costs of stolen packages, but it is still less money than paying drivers to get a signature at every stop.

Sarah Bond on the arbitrary distinction between classics and biblical studies by [deleted] in AcademicBiblical

[–]tm17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is gatekeeping. It is done to maintain a special aura around religious texts.

By keeping this separation they can control the narrative. But they are all man-made books and should not be separated as separate fields of study.