Simon Acerton
@simonace.bsky.social
Well trans people certainly not. DEI is case by case. It harms some, helps others.
The Deep State though is part of who is rigging the markets for the rich and adding 50 million+ workers will in fact lower wages.
Less available labor surplus always means higher pay
The Deep State though is part of who is rigging the markets for the rich and adding 50 million+ workers will in fact lower wages.
Less available labor surplus always means higher pay
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Well trans people certainly not. DEI is case by case. It harms some, helps others.
The Deep State though is part of who is rigging the markets for the rich and adding 50 million+ workers will in fact lower wages.
Less available labor surplus always means higher pay
The Deep State though is part of who is rigging the markets for the rich and adding 50 million+ workers will in fact lower wages.
Less available labor surplus always means higher pay
Time of posting and its a cat. Just Tuesday
Why did I stumble upon Frederick laying here looking like he’s summoning an Eldritch horror?
December 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Time of posting and its a cat. Just Tuesday
Its actually a good idea though such a car would probably cost $10. Problem though is that manufacturers don't really care about the poor or middle
They are competing for 10% of the population does 50% of the consumption
They are competing for 10% of the population does 50% of the consumption
If car companies were smart, they would make 1 low cost car in their lineup, and keep the design for at least 5 years to lower costs. We are rapidly transferring people into poverty. A $5000 car with a good design and low cost replacement parts would be a huge assist to the poor.
December 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Its actually a good idea though such a car would probably cost $10. Problem though is that manufacturers don't really care about the poor or middle
They are competing for 10% of the population does 50% of the consumption
They are competing for 10% of the population does 50% of the consumption
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If you own Munchkin Big Box, you can make a pledge during the campaign for Second Edition for a copy of the Upgrade Kit, which contains more Door and Treasure cards, Gold Pieces, reference cards, and rules for adapting the components in Big Box to work with Second Edition features.
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
If you own Munchkin Big Box, you can make a pledge during the campaign for Second Edition for a copy of the Upgrade Kit, which contains more Door and Treasure cards, Gold Pieces, reference cards, and rules for adapting the components in Big Box to work with Second Edition features.
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Holiday Adventure Time!
Let's gooooo! We got a new contest up for the GURPSers. Write a short #GURPS "Holiday Adventure" (ideally a Nov-January 1 one) in 500 words or less.
#gaming #roleplaying #TTRPG #RPGs
forms.gle/yjjt32ZvHz4b...
Let's gooooo! We got a new contest up for the GURPSers. Write a short #GURPS "Holiday Adventure" (ideally a Nov-January 1 one) in 500 words or less.
#gaming #roleplaying #TTRPG #RPGs
forms.gle/yjjt32ZvHz4b...
GURPS Fourth Edition Holiday Celebration Contest 2025
Holiday Adventure Time: In 500 words or less, a Holiday-based Adventure (ideally one of the Nov-January 1 ones). Required: • A Title (doesn't have to be snappy) • A Genre or Genres • YOUR HANDLE so we...
forms.gle
December 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Holiday Adventure Time!
Let's gooooo! We got a new contest up for the GURPSers. Write a short #GURPS "Holiday Adventure" (ideally a Nov-January 1 one) in 500 words or less.
#gaming #roleplaying #TTRPG #RPGs
forms.gle/yjjt32ZvHz4b...
Let's gooooo! We got a new contest up for the GURPSers. Write a short #GURPS "Holiday Adventure" (ideally a Nov-January 1 one) in 500 words or less.
#gaming #roleplaying #TTRPG #RPGs
forms.gle/yjjt32ZvHz4b...
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BREAKING: Jakarta has banned the commercial trade, slaughter and sale of dogs and cats for meat after years of advocacy.
This is a major step toward ending Indonesia’s dog and cat meat trade—and we’re so grateful to all of our supporters who stood by our side!
This is a major step toward ending Indonesia’s dog and cat meat trade—and we’re so grateful to all of our supporters who stood by our side!
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
BREAKING: Jakarta has banned the commercial trade, slaughter and sale of dogs and cats for meat after years of advocacy.
This is a major step toward ending Indonesia’s dog and cat meat trade—and we’re so grateful to all of our supporters who stood by our side!
This is a major step toward ending Indonesia’s dog and cat meat trade—and we’re so grateful to all of our supporters who stood by our side!
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The release of the Epstein files is required by law to happen on December 19th.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
December 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The release of the Epstein files is required by law to happen on December 19th.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
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RIP Leslie Fish. We shall not see her like again. #Filk #HopeEyrie
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
RIP Leslie Fish. We shall not see her like again. #Filk #HopeEyrie
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We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
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The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
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Get ready to lock and load your next RPG campaign – GURPS Gun Stats is now available on Warehouse 23! This all-new companion PDF for GURPS 4th Edition helps you make estimations of the real-world stats of weapons, like caliber and velocity.
bit.ly/gurpsgunstats
#gurps #stevejacksongames
bit.ly/gurpsgunstats
#gurps #stevejacksongames
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Get ready to lock and load your next RPG campaign – GURPS Gun Stats is now available on Warehouse 23! This all-new companion PDF for GURPS 4th Edition helps you make estimations of the real-world stats of weapons, like caliber and velocity.
bit.ly/gurpsgunstats
#gurps #stevejacksongames
bit.ly/gurpsgunstats
#gurps #stevejacksongames
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If you're looking for a new favorite RPG, you'll love the eight short games in Dahlia's Diversions for Peculiar Parties, now available on Warehouse 23! Each stand-alone game has a unique theme, with variable player counts and durations.
bit.ly/dahliasw23
#ttrpg #stevejacksongames #playsjgames
bit.ly/dahliasw23
#ttrpg #stevejacksongames #playsjgames
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
If you're looking for a new favorite RPG, you'll love the eight short games in Dahlia's Diversions for Peculiar Parties, now available on Warehouse 23! Each stand-alone game has a unique theme, with variable player counts and durations.
bit.ly/dahliasw23
#ttrpg #stevejacksongames #playsjgames
bit.ly/dahliasw23
#ttrpg #stevejacksongames #playsjgames
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“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
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Job openings have dropped to their lowest level since February 2021, according to Indeed.
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Job openings have dropped to their lowest level since February 2021, according to Indeed.
True is truth. Mistakes happen, bad sources, disagreement on sources too just don't lie. That's not OK
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
True is truth. Mistakes happen, bad sources, disagreement on sources too just don't lie. That's not OK
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BREAKING: The Trump administration says it will now pay SNAP benefits but reduced by 50% to any household in the program
November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration says it will now pay SNAP benefits but reduced by 50% to any household in the program
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We could fund over four months of SNAP benefits with the $40 billion Argentina received.
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We could fund over four months of SNAP benefits with the $40 billion Argentina received.
No one with a full time job should ever need benefits of any kind except in emergencies and ideally they'd be able to afford private insurance
Companies especially large ones want socialized costs, private profits
That needs to end though getting it without mass layoffs is going to require coercion
Companies especially large ones want socialized costs, private profits
That needs to end though getting it without mass layoffs is going to require coercion
The fact a *single* Amazon full-time employee requires SNAP benefits should be a crime. The fact Amazon is the largest employer of SNAP recipients is a disgrace. Jeff Bezos shouldnt be that rich; he should be in jail.
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
No one with a full time job should ever need benefits of any kind except in emergencies and ideally they'd be able to afford private insurance
Companies especially large ones want socialized costs, private profits
That needs to end though getting it without mass layoffs is going to require coercion
Companies especially large ones want socialized costs, private profits
That needs to end though getting it without mass layoffs is going to require coercion
The Republicans are more diverse and comfy with it than most think.
2024 U.S. Presidential election, nearly half of Hispanic voters (48%) backed the Republican candidate, Donald Trump
In 2016 primary candidates included 2 Latinos, a Woman and an African American
2024 U.S. Presidential election, nearly half of Hispanic voters (48%) backed the Republican candidate, Donald Trump
In 2016 primary candidates included 2 Latinos, a Woman and an African American
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The Republicans are more diverse and comfy with it than most think.
2024 U.S. Presidential election, nearly half of Hispanic voters (48%) backed the Republican candidate, Donald Trump
In 2016 primary candidates included 2 Latinos, a Woman and an African American
2024 U.S. Presidential election, nearly half of Hispanic voters (48%) backed the Republican candidate, Donald Trump
In 2016 primary candidates included 2 Latinos, a Woman and an African American
True but not funding a program is not a war crime.
Nations are not required to have welfare systems under international law
Also US also has only a resent tradition of positive liberty
and as no one is prevented by force from obtaining food, its not a crime
Its still terrible callous policy
Nations are not required to have welfare systems under international law
Also US also has only a resent tradition of positive liberty
and as no one is prevented by force from obtaining food, its not a crime
Its still terrible callous policy
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 AM
True but not funding a program is not a war crime.
Nations are not required to have welfare systems under international law
Also US also has only a resent tradition of positive liberty
and as no one is prevented by force from obtaining food, its not a crime
Its still terrible callous policy
Nations are not required to have welfare systems under international law
Also US also has only a resent tradition of positive liberty
and as no one is prevented by force from obtaining food, its not a crime
Its still terrible callous policy
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Well learned some things today
I'm not discussing gender issues again. Not a bad conversation just a pointless one, benefited no one and as was said in Firefly paraphrased here
It was beginning to damage my calm
Ah well. Live and learn
I'm not discussing gender issues again. Not a bad conversation just a pointless one, benefited no one and as was said in Firefly paraphrased here
It was beginning to damage my calm
Ah well. Live and learn
November 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Well learned some things today
I'm not discussing gender issues again. Not a bad conversation just a pointless one, benefited no one and as was said in Firefly paraphrased here
It was beginning to damage my calm
Ah well. Live and learn
I'm not discussing gender issues again. Not a bad conversation just a pointless one, benefited no one and as was said in Firefly paraphrased here
It was beginning to damage my calm
Ah well. Live and learn
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Groan.
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Groan.
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Speaker Johnson: Federal employees aren’t being paid. Nutrition cuts may cause children to go hungry. Millions are seeing their health premiums soar.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Speaker Johnson: Federal employees aren’t being paid. Nutrition cuts may cause children to go hungry. Millions are seeing their health premiums soar.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.