lilacintheshade

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[–] lilacintheshade@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That measure would have strong bipartisan opposition.

[–] lilacintheshade@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

I used to be hopeful that mechanisms for structural reform would prevail, but the wealthy seem hellbent on welding shut all the safety valves and unplugging the control panels to get a surge of power without anyone being able to stop them. Or even know how long before everything goes critical.

But my centrist, apolitical friends don't seem worried. I'm sure it's fine.

[–] lilacintheshade@lemmy.zip 15 points 1 day ago

“And so I come full circle on this response and just want to encourage you with some substance that we are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.”

  • Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, out loud... in public... 126 days before his candidate was elected...
[–] lilacintheshade@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Normally I'm a "show me the evidence" gal, but I'm willing to leave it at speculation in this case. I think I've seen enough, nevermind measuring. 🫩

[–] lilacintheshade@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I didn't need to think of either calipers or high-ranking officials' smallest insecurities today, but here we are.