blake2012
blake2012's JournalIs there any polling about how Americans feel about Russia attacking our vote?
It sure surprises me there’s not more of a “what the fuck happened” among American citizens. How scary is it if Republicans are secure in knowing no matter the progress made on voter access and gerrymandering, they can just flip votes to their liking?
Donald Trump Jr. to be indicted by end of March along with Kushner
Do I have prooof? No. But Trump’s behavior this weekend convinced me that like the Hollywood trope goes, “this time, it’s personal”.
It would explain my Don Jr’s wife is divorcing him now of all times. It would explain why Trump is pulling out all the stops to personally hurt people connected with the investigation.
May it come quickly. That guy is lying scum just like his dad.
Dont countenance Trump loser demographics. Fight hard for what you believe in
Same message applies for us as it does to Dem leaders. Build up OUR base which is far
Bigger than Trump’s. Bring in independents who aren’t just closet Republicans with “look what he’s done to our country” message along with “here’s how Democrats will help you” message.
I am so tired of this drama and dysfunction. End it.
When is this going to be over? It is painful how evil and corrupt and petty and mean spirited and downright fucking stupid this crowd is.
End it. Show compromising shit you have on Trump and tell him his only option is to fire Pence, replace him with Al Gore and then resign the presidency.
The reason Putin and Trump are on a tear is ABSOLUTELY the Republicans
I am wondering why they aren’t directly pushing Trump as a form of self preservation at the polls this fall.
Their absolute disregard for the rule of law, treason, and foreign powers attacking us is astounding.
I believe they are all in Russian shit neck deep.
They knew demographics don’t favor them so in 2016 they got in bed with Putin to retain power and get a GOP President even if they helped elect the Antichrist.
It feels more difficult to imagine humans surviving
I mean—my pessimistic side says we’ll be lucky to make it another 50 to 100 years, but even being realistic—200 years sounds like a tall order.
There is a reason billionaire libertarians are investing in armed fortresses built underground and people like Elon Musk are fast tracking colonizing Mars.
When you think about the already ticking time bomb of global warming and the increasingly violent swings in weather and subsequent disasters and conflict, it is hard to have much hope.
I still remember with great clarity when Hans Blix was blasting Bush Junta’s rush to war in Iraq. He pointed out in stark terms that he and other leaders in international organizations believed in 2002 that global warming/climate change was the greatest existential threat to humans.
Add to this the reality that despite our hopes for a connected human race, the Internet has actually exacerbated global income equality and the Gini index is off the charts. Ecommerce—especially electronic trading and B2B and B2C commerce has dramatically amplified the redistribution of wealth.
In the face of all of this, most Democratic governments are pushing toward more authoritarian and anti-immigration voices.
On top of all of that, the developments of
machine learning, artificial intelligence applications and internet of things—we could be soon dealing with algorithms becoming unmoored from human control and inflicting untold damage.
Like I said—the converging forces seem far too daunting for our human minds and wherwithal to imagine a human race alive and well 200 years from now.
GET THAT MOTHERFUCKER OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!! I am so pissed right now
He was already fucking up Middle East peace, fucking over poorer Americans, and attacking minorities here in the US as well as hurting refugees and potential immigrants from Muslim countries.
Now, in a fit of pique over his OWN GODDAMN corruption and collusion and the mess its caused, he is destroying the US economy as well as sending us into a stupid trade war with EU countries.
Somebody go in there and FIRE that motherfucker today.
Vista Outdoor's stock has plummetted since Feb 16. Thanks to boycott
So happy to see these people paying price for their active relationship with NRA and direct contribution to the problem as ammunition manufacturers.
REI and other large outdoor/sports retailers have put orders with Vista on hold.
Best view of stock price is 3 month window. It had been rising on talks of leaning out and focusing business in months prior to February. Now this erases all of their gains and could well send it further down as impacts of cancelled orders takes effect.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rei-puts-orders-with-gun-maker-vista-outdoor-on-hold-2018-03-02
Just FYI to the more pro-gun folks. Homicides went up in US in 2015, 2016 and 2017
After a long decline, homicides are going up. The chief contributor to the increase is murder using firearms. Data is preliminary for 2017 so I don't have the specific numbers to list here. Take note below:
Weapons..............................2010...........2011...........2012..........2013...........2014...........2015...........2016
Total homicides...................13,164........12,795........12,888........12,253........11,961........13,455........15,070
Total firearms.......................8,874..........8,653..........8,897.........8,454..........8,124..........9,616........11,004
Knives or cutting instruments..1,732.........1,716..........1,604..........1,490.........1,567..........1,544..........1,604
Homicides with firearms went from about 67% of all homicides to 73% of all homicides from 2010 to 216.
I only list the #2 weapon used in homicides which are knives/stabbing and they went from 13% of all homicides to 10% in the same period.
One can extrapolate that all other methods used in homicides pale in comparison.
Please sign this March For Our Lives Petition
In this petition they spell out the 3 key areas they demand be addressed by state and federal legislation
https://marchforourlivespetition.com
Profile Information
Name: WadeGender: Male
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Home country: USA
Current location: San Jose, CA
Member since: Fri Feb 23, 2018, 05:26 PM
Number of posts: 1,294
