Mao was extremely based for encouraging the people to take a direct role in repressing landlords and bosses (Speak Bitterness), rather than outsourcing the work to an NKVD-type organ.

Why do they hate this artwork, though?

I took a break from Bluesky for a while, so I'm glad to hear that's the case.

I think I've mostly gotten that impression from the bird site from accounts that promoted disorganization. Most of the commies I know here are discussing and engaging in specific strategies and tactics, instead of sneering at just about any existing formation/group in the US.

Also, while it definitely wasn't horny in any sense, I was genuinely shocked that Conclave was given a PG rating despite some grim subject matter and discussion of sexuality impropriety. It does feel like ratings boards are becoming less illiberal when it comes to some kinds of content.

This would be a great place to link my undergrad American Studies paper on the MPAA and its total aversion to sex. Since I can't find it though, I might as well encourage everyone to watch this instead. m.imdb.com/title/tt0493...

Same guys who sell a diuretic they call "Waterboard". You know, stuff that totally normal dudes who are secure in their masculinity will buy.

Commenting here 4 months later to say that this guy is apparently affiliated (or at least doesn't mind) with some very reprehensible people. Genuinely maddening when the guy who shares all your views on public transit turns out to be kinda gross.

I mean you're correct to a large extent. The US is probably the biggest user of FN firearms (M240, etc.), and Israel has a large domestic weapons industry. Still, that a country as rich as Belgium (even if small) is taking a stand like this is cool and good.

Good thing that the tolls are mandated by law to go towards the Capital Improvements budget and towards literally nothing else, then.

Saying "Vaccines cause autism" is a dog whistle for a lot of different things, but one of those is "I don't view people with autism and other neurodiversity as fully human".

Zdravo, I'm an old follower, but I'm happy to be here nonetheless. It was centuries ago, but I sold you a copy of Emma Goldman's biography and asked you a few questions about Tito at Bstox when it was still on Allen Street. IIRC, I also recommended Dr. De-Lin for your slate column.

Reminds me of the parents incredulous at the Barbie movie scene where she was being catcalled by construction workers, saying "My 12 y/o doesn't know what sexual harassment is! This movie is inappropriate!"
Dawg, one day, your kid will stop calling you because you were so ignorant of the world.

We all got a glimpse of a strong welfare state, then let it lapse. Now Dems may try to adopt the GOP stance that government spending raises the COL, when it's actually the opposite.

Public preK alone saves me a shit ton of money, even taking my property taxes & state income taxes into account.

Source? Please God.

Where do you see that Harris is outperforming Biden this time around (at least in the Rust Belt)?

Do we have a tally of how many votes are left and where? I'm looking at NBC for WI, MI, and PA, but I'm unsure if that includes the mail-in ballots.