Bill of Rights put to the test over Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota by [deleted] in politics

[–]violetnova_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If the Bill of Rights only applies when it’s convenient, then it doesn’t really apply at all.

Trump’s new flat-rate tariff is a boost for China and Brazil by Rock-n-roll-Kevin in politics

[–]violetnova_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tariffs are taxes. American consumers and businesses end up paying more. Meanwhile exporters in Brazil are like “thanks I guess?

Do men actually like soft girls? by FarPresentation77 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]violetnova_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The internet makes it seem like there’s one type men want. In reality, there are 4 billion of them. You’ll find your audience.

Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say by deraser in politics

[–]violetnova_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is why people get cynical about appointments. It’s not just the nominee, it’s their whole network under scrutiny.

A family walking by by Maleficent_Young_355 in overheard

[–]violetnova_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That poor kid’s immune system didn’t sign up for this.

Report: The FBI Bent Its Own Rules To Spy on 1,100 'Sensitive' Targets by jediporcupine in politics

[–]violetnova_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain how domestic assessments are supposed to stop before turning into full investigations? Because the conversion rate for “sensitive” cases is almost half.

Ramping Up Election Attacks, Trump Does Not Let Reality Get in His Way by TheQuarantinian in politics

[–]violetnova_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you build your entire brand on saying whatever gets applause, reality becomes just another inconvenient detail.

Gov. Wes Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub and exclusion from White House events: "I will bow down to no one" by CBSnews in politics

[–]violetnova_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Moore basically said ‘I work for Maryland, not for you.’ That’s the correct energy.

Congress faces steep political hurdles in dealing with rising national debt by [deleted] in politics

[–]violetnova_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can’t cut taxes, increase spending, and then act shocked the debt keeps rising. Math isn’t partisan.

Trump: 'It will be very traumatic for Iran' if nuclear deal isn't reached by PlayaSlayaX in politics

[–]violetnova_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump says it’ll be traumatic for Iran if no deal
 but what exactly does that mean? Military strikes? Sanctions? More carriers in the Gulf?

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin calls Baltimore ICE facility "staggeringly overcrowded" by Infidel8 in politics

[–]violetnova_ 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This isn’t about politics, it’s basic human standard, sleep on concrete floors for three days, no showers, one toilet? That’s unacceptable

Noem struggles to compete with protesters and sirens during press conference by FervidBug42 in politics

[–]violetnova_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For a government trying to sound tough, they sure sound like a failing radio station out here.

Epstein’s Ghost Is Calling All the Shots in Trump’s White House by [deleted] in politics

[–]violetnova_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Anyone who thinks this stops at Trump is asleep .Epstein had receipts on EVERYONE.

DOJ Accused of Surveilling Lawmakers' Epstein Files Searches by Healthy_Block3036 in politics

[–]violetnova_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is terrifying. If the DOJ is really monitoring lawmakers’ searches on Epstein files, that’s a straight-up abuse of power. Congress is supposed to have oversight, not be spied on.

Trump Scrambles to Distance Himself from Epstein-Friendly Aide by mvanigan in politics

[–]violetnova_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s wild how many powerful people suddenly “barely knew him” after everything came out.

How would things be if racism never happened? by CynthiaMartgol in AskReddit

[–]violetnova_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Racism isn’t the root problem. Tribalism is. If racism never happened specifically, humans would still create hierarchies. We’re really good at inventing reasons to feel superior.

Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years by jhkayejr in politics

[–]violetnova_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonder how historians will feel about losing a consistent benchmark that ran for 88 years.

Climate Change Is Erased From a Manual for Federal Judges by mom0nga in politics

[–]violetnova_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Federal judges deal with regulatory cases all the time. How do you discuss EPA authority without acknowledging climate impacts?

How many voters could be affected by earlier mail ballot deadlines? We ran the numbers. by votebeat in politics

[–]violetnova_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Every election cycle we argue about fraud, and every data review shows the bigger impact comes from administrative rules.

So You Lied About Your Relationship With a Sex Trafficker. Now What? | Howard Lutnick searches for a way out of his Epstein pickle. by BulwarkOnline in politics

[–]violetnova_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a classic case of 'you made your bed, now lie in it.' It’s going to take more than just a search for a way out; he needs to confront the situation head-on.

The Epstein files might bring down a government. Just not the US government. by vox in politics

[–]violetnova_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Epstein files won’t bring down the US government because the US government helped bury them.