brygphilomena

But what does mine say?

I'm not giving an excuse. But really understand our size. There are a shitload of horror news stories that are posted here, but most people haven't seen it hit close to home.

They are all in America, yes. But these are news stories that take place in what is effectively Moscow when your in London. We are getting pissed off, but while these news articles make it seem like the guard rails are off, and they are, the majority of people still aren't actually seeing this shit. It's still mostly those that are actively following the news. I don't think people are really, truly understanding that it's in their house already.

https://www.latintimes.com/white-house-blasted-ap-reporter-touting-tariffs-tax-cut-american-people-have-you-ever-578143

They did.

What's funny is seeing the fox news right wing report of those questions though. How ridiculous they twist the interaction. https://www.foxnews.com/media/karoline-leavitt-says-ap-reporter-clearly-failed-grasp-trumps-tariff-plan-after-heated-exchange

I enjoyed the series, and rewatched it recently but I did disagree on several episodes/topics.

I'd love to see a new series though.

The core political belief I hold is that so long as you are not directly harming someone else, you should be free to do that. That said, I have a lot built up on that.

I do not extend it to corporations or government. I believe that regulation is undoubtedly necessary for a functioning society.

And with laws, nuance is in everything. Nothing is ever so black and white to have a zero tolerance policy.

I really, really don't want this to pop off. I want there to be some other means.

I'm just having a real hard time seeing what other choice people with their backs against the wall will have.

It's premise is that the courts can never be 100% correct. There is no level of burden of proof which is infallible.

No amount of modern technology guarantees that an innocent man won't inadvertently be convicted and sentenced to death.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_exonerated_death_row_inmates

Unbridled capitalisms only real end game is slavery.

If every case were so cut and dry, it would work.

But invariably there will come a case where it seems so certain but not be true. To accept the death penalty in any case, we must be okay with it being applied at least once to kill an innocent person.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstone%27s_ratio

Common sense is such a ridiculous way to discuss politics. By saying something is "common sense" you are automatically putting down anyone that disagrees with you. You are discrediting their position immediately.

There is no compromise or discussion when you bring in the phrase "common sense."

I hereby direct the Attorney General to seek sanctions against attorneys and law firms who engage in frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious litigation against the United States or in matters before executive departments and agencies of the United States.

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law [...] abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people [...] to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Fuck you, Trump.

I met him once or twice whenever my friends and I would end up at The Rainbow on sunset. It was always an interesting place to visit. Before he passed, you always knew Lemmy would be there. But you never knew who else you'd run into.