Right? Democrats showed us exactly how they felt when 8 of their senate ranks swooped in on day 40 of a shutdown rightfully credited to Republicans that, after getting basically nothing for it, was blamed on Democrats for putting everyone through the pain and ruling over. Done with Dem leadership buyin, after finding 8 to oresent as turncoata who funny enough all arent up for reelection... The party of controlled opposition will never intentionally save us.
deadtom
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Two things can be true at once.
Republicans can be traitorous shitbags AND Democrats can consistently play spoiler and controlled opposition only showing their colors when they have to. It's not every Democrat, but the wealthy and foreign interests like AIPAC buy Democrats just as well as Republicans. Why do you think Chuck Schumer keeps rambling on about how his main job is supporting Israel? While they are blatantly committing a genocide and attacking many of their neighbors as a belligerant state... nothing to see here... better pony up more cash to them... Main concern nothing else going on right now... You'd think in a national crisis as a leader of an opposition party that opposing the other party would be the main goal. Nope not a concern just need to make it look like they are opposing while making sure Israel keeps getting our tax dollars.
Haven't you noticed every time there is a critical vote Democrats will act tough and then oh gosh look its the rogue dems again to help Republicans along... Like the budget battle a couple months ago where the exact number of 8 Democrats needed to give Republicans enough votes to push their treacherous "Big Beautiful Bill" though suddenly materialized... and then when pressed a few of them said oh yeah no biggie we worked with Chuck and had the blessing... only safe votes i.e. people not up for reelection any time soon. How convenient... Remember that vote gave ICE the budget to rival branches of the military? Would have been a good time to make a stand huh? Not to even mention the healthcare subsidies or the fact that that was 40 days into a shutdown and dems rolled over when they were in the right.
Now we're getting ready for a Kamala 2028 run that absolutely nobody is asking for, because in my opinion, the party leadership are overall fine with Trumps actions and even happier Republicans are getting the heat for it so why would they want to take power? Their masters are the same masters as Republicans... Same logic to why they scuttled Bernies run to favor Hillary paving the way for Trumps first term. The wealthy do not want a progressive anywhere near the presidency and risk actual consequences to their actions or being able to treat our democracy as their personal feifdoms and destroying it for their personal gain.
We have two right wing parties in America. There really is no true left when it comes to viable political parties, and that's by design. The ever revolving choices between a turd sandwich and a shit sandwich. It's why the government no matter who is in charge does their damndest to prevent ranked choice voting. Would makes it a lot harder to ensure its turd vs shit sandwich and without it, ensures we the people never make meaningful gains, and pretty much nothing compared to the wealthy that own both parties.
So yeah don't ignore reality that it's an issue with both parties. Republicans are absolutely worse from a public perception and the impact of their actions, but Democratic leadership and a collective of Reps are moving in the shadows to help the Republican agenda from what I've seen. And beyond that don't forget that both parties are captured by monied interests and are functionally the right and left hands for the ultra wealthy and foreign interests that bought them. Thanks Citizens United...
Dual-booting Win 11 and Bazzite while I figure out the flow for myself and whether I can shove off into the deep end without Win 11.
If you enjoy gaming or steam-related apps, Bazzite comes kitted out with most of what you'll need to be successful out the gate.
Aside from EAC-based games, I've found a lot of my games just run better without the Win 11 bloat in the background.
Exploring Windows alternatives has never been easier in my opinion.
He is acting like he doesn't bear responsibility for Trump being in office to put those plaques up in the first place.
This is less of a "look what that fool did" for Rogan and more of a "hey look what I did in helping make this shit stain your president."
Don't worry Joe we all know what you did.
Anyone that makes this claim deserves to put their life where their mouth is. What's good for the gander is good enough for the fucking goose.
I feel you brother. I know it's hard to find the bright side sometimes, especially when there's so much bad news flowing.
The days of the AAA studio might be limited but some of my favorite recent releases have come from small studios or indie developers.
How do I already have 50 hours in Megabonk? Talking to friends and family about a Necesse server soon too for its 1.0 drop as it was a lot of fun when i played it a year or so ago. We are almost done with our Abiotic Factor server that we need to clear first. Survival Half Life with SCP Foundation-like elements is a fun premise and we're enjoying the run.
I'm waiting for Motemancer to get a little more content and then I'll probably start a solo run there as well with its early similarities to Factorio. Schedule I was also fun from my initial toe dip, and I'm looking forward to a little more content before I play with some friends.
There are a lot of options, I think the hurdle people need to get over is life-like graphics does not equal a good game, and can often get in the way of, or completely sideline, elements that are fun and can make or break a game.
If Republicans didn't have double standards, they would have no standards at all. They would just selectively enforce and wear the hypocrisy as a badge like fascists do. It'd just be a way to flex their power while giving them a new way to attack and harass.
Zach Braff got them eyes on you.
It's hilarious to me that they think Canada is just going to ignore Trumps bullshit and about face on anything, like choosing to spend time and money in the US, while that shit stain is still in office.
He threatened their sovereignty. He's talking about subjugating them, but yeah ignore all that cause wouldn't it be great if Canada could keep making the US money while Republicans continue with their treacherous wretched path.
These stains on our society deserve to be ripped from their seats of power and forced to live the life they seek to press us into, absolute poverty and actual servitude.
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Whoops my comment above (or below wfk) was meant to be a reply to you. My bad!