Can we stop pretending that America is a functioning democracy?
Joe Biden's speech was fiery political theater that did nothing to address America's real underlying crisis
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Are we witnessing the death of american democracy?
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thanks for the reminder. wife and my passports were just renewed. need to see about getting the kids' passports.Can we stop pretending that America is a functioning democracy?
Joe Biden's speech was fiery political theater that did nothing to address America's real underlying crisis
That's funny, we are getting my kids passports handled today
Thumbs up does not feel to be the correct response, but thumbs down seems to reflect the OP, not the content.Can we stop pretending that America is a functioning democracy?
Joe Biden's speech was fiery political theater that did nothing to address America's real underlying crisis
We so need an emoji that signifies agreement with the OP at the same time as disdain for the content of the post.
Either way it seems the entire world is fucked, not just climate wise, but also politically.
Can we stop pretending that America is a functioning democracy?
Joe Biden's speech was fiery political theater that did nothing to address America's real underlying crisis
The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Replay) - Freakonomics
The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Replay) - Freakonomics
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Fight back.Can we stop pretending that America is a functioning democracy?
Joe Biden's speech was fiery political theater that did nothing to address America's real underlying crisis
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Interesting. Their conclusion which feels to me as ‘it’s kind of OK’ is a bit defeatist IMO. And the people who live in this are still human and have human needs. The results of all this seem to increasingly disregard this. The right are fairly open about seeing the poor as disposable meat batteries.The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Replay) - Freakonomics
The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Replay) - Freakonomicsfreakonomics.com
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Republicans block bill requiring dark money groups to reveal donors
Senate Republicans voted Thursday to block the consideration of a bill to promptly require organizations that spend money on elections to promptly disclose the identities of donors who give $10,000…
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Weird, because one would think that Republicans would want to hunt down the Deep State Soros money funding the Antifas.
Republicans block bill requiring dark money groups to reveal donors
Senate Republicans voted Thursday to block the consideration of a bill to promptly require organizations that spend money on elections to promptly disclose the identities of donors who give $10,000…
Weird, because one would think that Republicans would want to hunt down the Deep State Soros money funding the Antifas.
It is almost like they are, what is that word?
Projecting?
How is that MTG monster an elected official? Wtf is wrong with this world.
Legislation for authoritarianism incoming.
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The most terrifying case of all is about to be heard by the US supreme court | Steven Donziger
If the court upholds the rogue ‘Independent State Legislature’ theory, it would put the US squarely on the path to authoritarianism
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I look forward to the outfitsLegislation for authoritarianism incoming.
The most terrifying case of all is about to be heard by the US supreme court | Steven Donziger
If the court upholds the rogue ‘Independent State Legislature’ theory, it would put the US squarely on the path to authoritarianism
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Reuters kind of whitewashing* what's actually happening here with its title.
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Report this shit immediately if you have the displeasure of encountering it.
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*See what I did there?
Insight: 'Stop the steal' supporters train thousands of U.S. poll observers
Inside the El Paso County clerk's office in Colorado, where officials had gathered in July to recount votes in a Republican nominating contest for this year's midterms, dozens of angry election watchers pounded on the windows, at times yelling at workers and recording them with cell phones.
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Report this shit immediately if you have the displeasure of encountering it.
What To Do if You Encounter Voter Intimidation
You have a right to vote, and if someone is preventing you from exercising that right, speak up.
*See what I did there?
And be ready with the handy phrase: "Fuck off, cunt!"Reuters kind of whitewashing* what's actually happening here with its title.
Insight: 'Stop the steal' supporters train thousands of U.S. poll observers
Inside the El Paso County clerk's office in Colorado, where officials had gathered in July to recount votes in a Republican nominating contest for this year's midterms, dozens of angry election watchers pounded on the windows, at times yelling at workers and recording them with cell phones.
Report this shit immediately if you have the displeasure of encountering it.
What To Do if You Encounter Voter Intimidation
You have a right to vote, and if someone is preventing you from exercising that right, speak up.
*See what I did there?
More election rigging.
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Anger as DeSantis eases voting rules in Republican areas hit by hurricane
Executive order makes voting easier in Florida’s Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties but not in Democratic Orange county
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totally normal freedom based behavior
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Armed Individuals In Tactical Gear Are Showing Up At Ballot Boxes In Arizona
At least three run-ins have been documented at a Maricopa County drop box during early voting.
Lady G. gets a reprieve.
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Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
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If I go down, your wife does too.Lady G. gets a reprieve.
Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
I guess this is the most appropriate thread for the upcoming Midterm Madness. Good to hear some of you have voted already, let’s keep that up eh? Sounds like as normal the voting public have the memory of a goldfish, so best of luck with your quasi-democratic republic, if you can keep it.
Stochastic terrorist or political arsonist? You decide!
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Trump calls Pelosi 'an animal'
The former president, speaking at an election eve rally, used the word days after the House speaker's husband was attacked with a hammer.
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Because of course.
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Trump's call to suspend Constitution not a 2024 deal-breaker, leading House Republican says
Dave Joyce said Trump's comment about the Constitution shouldn't be taken seriously but that it wouldn't lead him to pull potential support for Trump's 2024 campaign
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This seems to be the important bit amongst most Republicans:Because of course.
Trump's call to suspend Constitution not a 2024 deal-breaker, leading House Republican says
Dave Joyce said Trump's comment about the Constitution shouldn't be taken seriously but that it wouldn't lead him to pull potential support for Trump's 2024 campaign
"I will support whoever the Republican nominee is"
And it speaks directly to their character. They should be collectively ashamed of themselves and their "party."
Because of course.
Trump's call to suspend Constitution not a 2024 deal-breaker, leading House Republican says
Dave Joyce said Trump's comment about the Constitution shouldn't be taken seriously but that it wouldn't lead him to pull potential support for Trump's 2024 campaign
I wonder if this means that MAGAts will be tearing off the vinyl Constitution wraps off of their pick up trucks.
Also going to be a big hit to 2nd amendment t-shirt sales.
Those fuckers have no clue what's in the constitution. All they know is "It's mah God-given right to keep and bear arms!", so I wouldn't be surprised.
Not sure anyone else has seen the coverage of the latest BS in Georgia (state of).
Republicans are about to pass a law where they can dismiss an elected DA if they don't like their job performance.
eg if they're likely going to prosecute a bunch of them and a mango for election interference.
Republicans are about to pass a law where they can dismiss an elected DA if they don't like their job performance.
eg if they're likely going to prosecute a bunch of them and a mango for election interference.
and just as sticky
Because what could possible be wrong or go wrong with this plan? 
Texas Republicans propose creation of vigilante group to hunt migrants at the border that will have immunity from prosecution.
Texas Republicans propose creation of vigilante group to hunt migrants at the border that will have immunity from prosecution.
"Well they certainly *looked* like illegals. They even spoke Spanish!"Because what could possible be wrong or go wrong with this plan?
Texas Republicans propose creation of vigilante group to hunt migrants at the border that will have immunity from prosecution.
Texans have been doing that since we stole the land from Mexico.Because what could possible be wrong or go wrong with this plan?
Texas Republicans propose creation of vigilante group to hunt migrants at the border that will have immunity from prosecution.