Perry Shafran
@perry-shafran.bsky.social
Introvert, prolific on internet discussions on nearly anything, but be nice please. Liberal but pragmatic.
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Our healthcare system can be fixed politically -- murdering people is not necessary. Yes, people voted against reform just last month, but people are far from unpersuadable on this issue.
December 11, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Our healthcare system can be fixed politically -- murdering people is not necessary. Yes, people voted against reform just last month, but people are far from unpersuadable on this issue.
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it is possible that I am in fact wildly out of touch with popular opinion on the left but i continue to believe that murder is bad
December 11, 2024 at 1:09 AM
it is possible that I am in fact wildly out of touch with popular opinion on the left but i continue to believe that murder is bad
Yes, the health care system has failed us.
Yes, the justice system has failed us.
But that does not excuse vigilante justice.
Anger is warranted in these cases. Hoping to see perpetrators suffer is warranted. Put them in prison, take their riches away.
Yes, the justice system has failed us.
But that does not excuse vigilante justice.
Anger is warranted in these cases. Hoping to see perpetrators suffer is warranted. Put them in prison, take their riches away.
December 11, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Yes, the health care system has failed us.
Yes, the justice system has failed us.
But that does not excuse vigilante justice.
Anger is warranted in these cases. Hoping to see perpetrators suffer is warranted. Put them in prison, take their riches away.
Yes, the justice system has failed us.
But that does not excuse vigilante justice.
Anger is warranted in these cases. Hoping to see perpetrators suffer is warranted. Put them in prison, take their riches away.
Daniel Penny is guilty of murder. Luigi Mangione is guilty of murder. Justice should be that both murderers be treated as murderers. We can't say "one killed a good guy" and "one killed a bad guy", otherwise we do not have laws.
December 11, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Daniel Penny is guilty of murder. Luigi Mangione is guilty of murder. Justice should be that both murderers be treated as murderers. We can't say "one killed a good guy" and "one killed a bad guy", otherwise we do not have laws.
It would set a bad precedent that any murder can be termed "self defense" if the subject of the murder is terrible enough.
Even if you think that it was a righteous cause, even if you think the justice system is terrible (and it is), it's still not the way we should be doing justice in this nation.
Even if you think that it was a righteous cause, even if you think the justice system is terrible (and it is), it's still not the way we should be doing justice in this nation.
December 11, 2024 at 3:09 AM
It would set a bad precedent that any murder can be termed "self defense" if the subject of the murder is terrible enough.
Even if you think that it was a righteous cause, even if you think the justice system is terrible (and it is), it's still not the way we should be doing justice in this nation.
Even if you think that it was a righteous cause, even if you think the justice system is terrible (and it is), it's still not the way we should be doing justice in this nation.
On one hand, the system of health insurance is terrible for the affordability of health care in this nation, and truly needs to be replaced by a gov't run system.
OTOH, I fear that the celebration of Luigi as some sort of folk hero is also terrible.
OTOH, I fear that the celebration of Luigi as some sort of folk hero is also terrible.
December 11, 2024 at 3:08 AM
On one hand, the system of health insurance is terrible for the affordability of health care in this nation, and truly needs to be replaced by a gov't run system.
OTOH, I fear that the celebration of Luigi as some sort of folk hero is also terrible.
OTOH, I fear that the celebration of Luigi as some sort of folk hero is also terrible.
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But they’re THAT color of birthright citizens, so…
December 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM
But they’re THAT color of birthright citizens, so…
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“Gabbard is worse than unfit. Her public record is as a disinformer and apologist for mass murderers. And there is nothing on the other side of the ledger. There are no positive qualifications.”
December 8, 2024 at 8:46 PM
“Gabbard is worse than unfit. Her public record is as a disinformer and apologist for mass murderers. And there is nothing on the other side of the ledger. There are no positive qualifications.”
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It’s also just an absolute logistical nightmare. Most people have some way of proving where they were born. How many people have readily available documentary proof of their parents’ citizenship status?
The birthright citizenship portion of the US Constitution is totally, inarguably unambiguous. No wiggle room. If the supreme court agrees to throw it out they are explicitly throwing out the entire document and our entire system of government.
December 8, 2024 at 10:37 PM
It’s also just an absolute logistical nightmare. Most people have some way of proving where they were born. How many people have readily available documentary proof of their parents’ citizenship status?
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Abolish health insurance companies. They add no value to health care.
December 9, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Abolish health insurance companies. They add no value to health care.
But in no way, shape, or form will I ever justify killing people like this because they are bad. It's basically saying the only way to solve our problems is violence.
December 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM
But in no way, shape, or form will I ever justify killing people like this because they are bad. It's basically saying the only way to solve our problems is violence.
I'm not celebrating the guy or shedding any tears. But is denying health insurance claims and causing people to die murder? It's horrible, it's awful, and his death did indeed bring this issue to the forefront.
December 7, 2024 at 4:32 PM
I'm not celebrating the guy or shedding any tears. But is denying health insurance claims and causing people to die murder? It's horrible, it's awful, and his death did indeed bring this issue to the forefront.
Sue me, but I am completely bothered by the notion that killing someone is justified if their business practice harms people. After so many years of preaching non violence, we're now celebrating a murder because the person murdered was a bad guy.
December 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Sue me, but I am completely bothered by the notion that killing someone is justified if their business practice harms people. After so many years of preaching non violence, we're now celebrating a murder because the person murdered was a bad guy.
Actually going to tonight's contra dance at Glen Echo. Longtime friends caller Beth Molaro and musicians Rachel Eddy to be performing, plus other great musicians. Plus, I really need to get moving more, and contra dancing is just the way to go.
December 6, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Actually going to tonight's contra dance at Glen Echo. Longtime friends caller Beth Molaro and musicians Rachel Eddy to be performing, plus other great musicians. Plus, I really need to get moving more, and contra dancing is just the way to go.
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Chip Roy dismisses the Pete Hegseth rape allegation: "We've all had some indiscretions in our past and things like that."
December 6, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Chip Roy dismisses the Pete Hegseth rape allegation: "We've all had some indiscretions in our past and things like that."
Trump ran his campaign on helping the economy for ordinary Americans. People who went to his rallies felt that Biden wasn't helping the economy.
Trump is stocking his cabinet with billionaires, including Elon Musk, who is tasked with ending all government programs that help ordinary citizens.
Trump is stocking his cabinet with billionaires, including Elon Musk, who is tasked with ending all government programs that help ordinary citizens.
December 6, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Trump ran his campaign on helping the economy for ordinary Americans. People who went to his rallies felt that Biden wasn't helping the economy.
Trump is stocking his cabinet with billionaires, including Elon Musk, who is tasked with ending all government programs that help ordinary citizens.
Trump is stocking his cabinet with billionaires, including Elon Musk, who is tasked with ending all government programs that help ordinary citizens.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name to be considered for AG. Good riddance. He claims that he didn't want to be a distraction and wasn't up to a prolonged fight. Which, of course, is bull, considering he was there to basically fight off the Justice Department and reshape it to serve Trump.
November 21, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name to be considered for AG. Good riddance. He claims that he didn't want to be a distraction and wasn't up to a prolonged fight. Which, of course, is bull, considering he was there to basically fight off the Justice Department and reshape it to serve Trump.
The Cabinet selections demonstrate the worst of humanity. Gaetz surely is guilty of ethics violations, including sexual assault, Hegseth also committed his own sexual assault, and Noem shot her own dog just because. Gabbard is a Russian asset, Kennedy has nothing but conspiracy theories to go on.
November 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
The Cabinet selections demonstrate the worst of humanity. Gaetz surely is guilty of ethics violations, including sexual assault, Hegseth also committed his own sexual assault, and Noem shot her own dog just because. Gabbard is a Russian asset, Kennedy has nothing but conspiracy theories to go on.
The real issue I have is contra dancing can and should be a place where people can find the community so desperately needed at this time. The problem is, what people say contra dancing is and what contra dancing really is can diverge greatly, especially if you are rejected by the community.
November 20, 2024 at 3:39 PM
The real issue I have is contra dancing can and should be a place where people can find the community so desperately needed at this time. The problem is, what people say contra dancing is and what contra dancing really is can diverge greatly, especially if you are rejected by the community.
Venting: I love contra dancing and all and know that a lot of people live their lives by it. But, I dunno, the constant of pushing it as the only thing you should be doing and it being the only place to be on any given night has been kind of obnoxious.
November 20, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Venting: I love contra dancing and all and know that a lot of people live their lives by it. But, I dunno, the constant of pushing it as the only thing you should be doing and it being the only place to be on any given night has been kind of obnoxious.
Today's Cabinet picks bring in more of the insane. Dr. Oz at Medicare and Howard Lutnick at Commerce?
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Today's Cabinet picks bring in more of the insane. Dr. Oz at Medicare and Howard Lutnick at Commerce?
And do I have to tell you how unqualified Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth are for the positions they were nominated for? Both are super shady people with unethical backgrounds and in a time when saner politics ruled, their nominations would have been withdrawn by now.
November 19, 2024 at 9:59 PM
And do I have to tell you how unqualified Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth are for the positions they were nominated for? Both are super shady people with unethical backgrounds and in a time when saner politics ruled, their nominations would have been withdrawn by now.
Take, for example, Lee Zeldin of the EPA. The EPA's job is to help protect the environment. Zeldin was put into place to get rid of any environmental protections so businesses can make more money. That's not the EPA's job.
November 19, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Take, for example, Lee Zeldin of the EPA. The EPA's job is to help protect the environment. Zeldin was put into place to get rid of any environmental protections so businesses can make more money. That's not the EPA's job.
Most regular presidents in the past have nominated Cabinet secretaries to actually run the positions of the agency they are put in charge.
Not the current president-elect. His idea is to put in a Cabinet Secretary for the sole purpose of destroying the agency or doing that agency's opposite.
Not the current president-elect. His idea is to put in a Cabinet Secretary for the sole purpose of destroying the agency or doing that agency's opposite.
November 19, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Most regular presidents in the past have nominated Cabinet secretaries to actually run the positions of the agency they are put in charge.
Not the current president-elect. His idea is to put in a Cabinet Secretary for the sole purpose of destroying the agency or doing that agency's opposite.
Not the current president-elect. His idea is to put in a Cabinet Secretary for the sole purpose of destroying the agency or doing that agency's opposite.