Dem senator says 'of course' Senate should consider ending filibuster if Republicans obstruct
The Fall of America and the Field of Flags by NeoWayland
CommentsBiden, whatcha hidin'? Sock puppet before a field of flags.
Biden, whatcha hidin'? Sock puppet before a field of flags.
“We need an open digital commons, where individuals maintain ownership of their own identities and where speech is highly resistant to political pressure.”
When the system screws you repeatedly, fuck the system.
One rule of thumb is that all things being equal (which they usually aren't), the side working to control who gets to speak is the one you should worry about.
“Thou shalt not dissent” should a be red flag with a siren.The game destroys what you want to protect. As long as you play the game and follow the rules, you cannot win. We've passed the point where the system can be reformed.
“Bridget Phetasy on why Trump and Biden fail to inspire and how new media are reshaping politics.
Until the Republicans and Democrats start appealing to voters like her, they will have to eke out tighter and tighter victories by scaring partisans with insane claims. Despite that, Phetasy is optimistic because she thinks new media are staging a conversation that speaks to politically homeless independents.”We've lost the lessons of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Adapted from a discussion at another site.Do you remember that there was a Plan? I do.
Funny how that Plan has changed until after the first part of November, isn't it?When I wrote the original version of this, I did not have a working political blog. So it got a lot more political than my usual lexicon entries.
“This 4th of July, when you watch the fireworks, will you think about the Declaration of Independence?
We should. After all, the holiday is meant to honor the Declaration. It, and the Constitution it led to, help keep us free.”
The Democrats make Trump look good. I may never forgive them for that.
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New Mexico leaders bash Biden admin's order targeting oil, drilling on federal land: 'How does that bring us together?'
“Environmental efforts should be fair and well-researched, not knee-jerk mandates”
Impeachment trial to keep National Guard troops at Capitol
“There are fears of mass demonstrations.”
Five Reasons the SEC Should Approve Bitcoin ETFs
“The evidence shows that investors would prefer to invest in cryptocurrencies through an exchange-traded fund.”
Amazon Demands In-Person Union Vote After Arguing Mail-In Ballots 'Raise Risk Of Fraud'
“Surprise! Mail-in ballots raise the risk of fraud - according to Amazon.”
Technosolutionism Isn’t the Fix
“Whether a crisis of public health or public safety, is the best response increased surveillance?”
Buyer’s Remorse: Ute Indian Tribe Lashes Out at Biden Admin For Restricting Federal Energy Development, “Direct Attack on Our Economy and Sovereignty”
“Your order is a direct attack on our economy, sovereignty, and our right to self-determination. Indian lands are not federal public lands. Any action on our lands and interest can only be taken after effective tribal consultation.”
ICE Agents Ordered to Free All Illegal Aliens in Custody: ‘Release Them All’
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, tasked with enforcing federal immigration law, are being instructed to free all detainees in their custody, as President Joe Biden’s administration halts deportations.”
Democrats float 14th Amendment to bar Trump from office
NW adds: Trump has not been found guilty by either Congress or a court of law. This is an extremely dangerous precedent. Suddenly the only way you are allowed to get elected is if the current legislature approves.
Hundreds Of National Guardsmen Test Positive For Covid, Quarantine After Capitol Duty
“Packed us together like sardines”