Something Generic
@somethinggeneric.daliban.social
Americans for Democracy. Political hobbyist turned activist. Unapologetically Liberal.
@piscolitty.bsky.social Have you covered Trumps authority to level tariffs via IEEPA yet? Having congress just give the executive the power to level tariffs randomly as Trump is doing feels like a consolidation of power by the executive.
That sort of power consolidation feels authoritarian.
That sort of power consolidation feels authoritarian.
The Case Against IEEPA Tariffs
Forcing Trump to use trade statutes—or to go to Congress to seek new authorities—would be more consistent with IEEPA’s history and practice.
www.lawfaremedia.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
@piscolitty.bsky.social Have you covered Trumps authority to level tariffs via IEEPA yet? Having congress just give the executive the power to level tariffs randomly as Trump is doing feels like a consolidation of power by the executive.
That sort of power consolidation feels authoritarian.
That sort of power consolidation feels authoritarian.
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As we all know Elon and Trump have been threatening us with shutting down Starlink.
Cunts.
Here is the alternative guys want to try. It would be fantastic if we could equip a whole battalion. 30 kits is the goal. $200 x 30 = $6000.
Can we do it? PayPal in the bio.
As we all know Elon and Trump have been threatening us with shutting down Starlink.
Cunts.
Here is the alternative guys want to try. It would be fantastic if we could equip a whole battalion. 30 kits is the goal. $200 x 30 = $6000.
Can we do it? PayPal in the bio.
March 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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As we all know Elon and Trump have been threatening us with shutting down Starlink.
Cunts.
Here is the alternative guys want to try. It would be fantastic if we could equip a whole battalion. 30 kits is the goal. $200 x 30 = $6000.
Can we do it? PayPal in the bio.
As we all know Elon and Trump have been threatening us with shutting down Starlink.
Cunts.
Here is the alternative guys want to try. It would be fantastic if we could equip a whole battalion. 30 kits is the goal. $200 x 30 = $6000.
Can we do it? PayPal in the bio.
@ponderingpolitics.bsky.social Have you listened much to Hakim Jefferies speak?
He feels like he just repeats talking points like they're obvious, duh. There's this lack of feeling behind his words when he speaks that it feels like people are demanding from their leaders right now. Thoughts?
He feels like he just repeats talking points like they're obvious, duh. There's this lack of feeling behind his words when he speaks that it feels like people are demanding from their leaders right now. Thoughts?
December 6, 2024 at 3:27 PM
@ponderingpolitics.bsky.social Have you listened much to Hakim Jefferies speak?
He feels like he just repeats talking points like they're obvious, duh. There's this lack of feeling behind his words when he speaks that it feels like people are demanding from their leaders right now. Thoughts?
He feels like he just repeats talking points like they're obvious, duh. There's this lack of feeling behind his words when he speaks that it feels like people are demanding from their leaders right now. Thoughts?
Russia isn't just an enemy of Ukraine, it is an enemy of the West.
This is not a choice the West made, it was the path Putin took Russia down willingly.
From propaganda and social media influence, to outright sabotage, Russia is already at war with the West whether we recognize it or not.
This is not a choice the West made, it was the path Putin took Russia down willingly.
From propaganda and social media influence, to outright sabotage, Russia is already at war with the West whether we recognize it or not.
November 30, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Russia isn't just an enemy of Ukraine, it is an enemy of the West.
This is not a choice the West made, it was the path Putin took Russia down willingly.
From propaganda and social media influence, to outright sabotage, Russia is already at war with the West whether we recognize it or not.
This is not a choice the West made, it was the path Putin took Russia down willingly.
From propaganda and social media influence, to outright sabotage, Russia is already at war with the West whether we recognize it or not.
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The Georgian people are fighting for their freedom. Pray for them. GD is Russia, Georgia is Georgian
November 28, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The Georgian people are fighting for their freedom. Pray for them. GD is Russia, Georgia is Georgian
The dishes ALMOST all fit in one dishwasher load. If that's not a good thanksgiving I don't know what is.
November 28, 2024 at 11:32 PM
The dishes ALMOST all fit in one dishwasher load. If that's not a good thanksgiving I don't know what is.
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A graphic depiction helps make clear that Trump has no “mandate.” One of the narrowest popular vote wins in history.
November 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
A graphic depiction helps make clear that Trump has no “mandate.” One of the narrowest popular vote wins in history.
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The accomplishments of Liberalism have become like the air we breathe. Freedom of speech, the independent judiciary, separation of powers, governance through representation, popular sovereignty. Those are Liberal achievements, and they became so engrained in society that we take them for granted.
“I think sometimes we kind of forget that liberalism is a good thing. And it's okay to be proud of your country and be proud of your political organization.”
- Destiny
- Destiny
November 28, 2024 at 2:49 PM
The accomplishments of Liberalism have become like the air we breathe. Freedom of speech, the independent judiciary, separation of powers, governance through representation, popular sovereignty. Those are Liberal achievements, and they became so engrained in society that we take them for granted.
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Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving from the Nintendo 64 library (and me)❤️
November 28, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving from the Nintendo 64 library (and me)❤️
Russia is a terrorist state. Here they are attacking Ukraine with the goal of forcing Ukrainians to freeze this winter.
Don't believe them when they say this is in response to ATACMS strikes, they did this last year, too.
Don't believe them when they say this is in response to ATACMS strikes, they did this last year, too.
Power cut to more than a million homes in Ukraine after major Russian attack on energy facilities | CNN
More than a million households were left without power in Ukraine after a widespread Russian aerial attack targeted critical energy infrastructure facilities across the country overnight, authorities ...
edition.cnn.com
November 28, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Russia is a terrorist state. Here they are attacking Ukraine with the goal of forcing Ukrainians to freeze this winter.
Don't believe them when they say this is in response to ATACMS strikes, they did this last year, too.
Don't believe them when they say this is in response to ATACMS strikes, they did this last year, too.
Reason #6426 to Stan our institutions.
most people don’t realize that having a readily available, even kinda-accurate answer to “how many Asian women under 40 with a college degree live in Pomona” is a world-historic achievement that requires an industrial scale, heaven & earth moving effort. it is on par with CERN. not hyperbole.
nothing will make you appreciate FRED more than trying to use non-US public stats databases
November 28, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Reason #6426 to Stan our institutions.
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@jonfavs.bsky.social and @podsaveamerica.bsky.social will apparently be letting anti-American, rape-denying, terrorist sympathizer Hasan Piker host their podcast. Make sure to tune in. Should be wild. #dgg
November 27, 2024 at 5:31 PM
@jonfavs.bsky.social and @podsaveamerica.bsky.social will apparently be letting anti-American, rape-denying, terrorist sympathizer Hasan Piker host their podcast. Make sure to tune in. Should be wild. #dgg
Question: are many leftists populists with no leader?
They have a ton of ideas that sound good, that on paper don't work out.
They're against the status quo.
That seems like a lot of overlap with maga populists.
Populism is a messaging style, so I dont see why leftists and maga cant share. #dgg
They have a ton of ideas that sound good, that on paper don't work out.
They're against the status quo.
That seems like a lot of overlap with maga populists.
Populism is a messaging style, so I dont see why leftists and maga cant share. #dgg
November 27, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Question: are many leftists populists with no leader?
They have a ton of ideas that sound good, that on paper don't work out.
They're against the status quo.
That seems like a lot of overlap with maga populists.
Populism is a messaging style, so I dont see why leftists and maga cant share. #dgg
They have a ton of ideas that sound good, that on paper don't work out.
They're against the status quo.
That seems like a lot of overlap with maga populists.
Populism is a messaging style, so I dont see why leftists and maga cant share. #dgg
Hey, #dgg, Recent video from @hankgreen.bsky.social discusses populism and how it's tied to media.
Discusses how the rise of different media technologies have given rise to populism over and over through history.
Great listen considering we're experiencing another populist moment as speak.
Discusses how the rise of different media technologies have given rise to populism over and over through history.
Great listen considering we're experiencing another populist moment as speak.
Populism, Media Revolutions, and Our Terrible Moment
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Hey, #dgg, Recent video from @hankgreen.bsky.social discusses populism and how it's tied to media.
Discusses how the rise of different media technologies have given rise to populism over and over through history.
Great listen considering we're experiencing another populist moment as speak.
Discusses how the rise of different media technologies have given rise to populism over and over through history.
Great listen considering we're experiencing another populist moment as speak.
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@hankgreen.bsky.social how do you tell a chemist and a plumber apart from one another?
Ask them to pronounce "unionize."
Ask them to pronounce "unionize."
November 27, 2024 at 1:20 AM
@hankgreen.bsky.social how do you tell a chemist and a plumber apart from one another?
Ask them to pronounce "unionize."
Ask them to pronounce "unionize."
Appeasement will not work.
There is nothing stopping Putin from believing that he can’t get more.
The Price of a Bad Peace
The West is tired. Putin is not.
foreignpolicy.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Appeasement will not work.
Trumps tank the economy speed run is impressive. He's currently on track to do it day 1.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would impose tariffs in retaliation to those proposed by Trump in a newly outlined plan for the start of his administration.
Mexico's president would impose retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump's plan
A tariff of 25% of all goods coming from Canada and Mexico would take effect on Jan. 20, Trump said.
www.axios.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Trumps tank the economy speed run is impressive. He's currently on track to do it day 1.
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me making a BLT after trump implements his tariffs
November 26, 2024 at 3:10 AM
me making a BLT after trump implements his tariffs
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Why are the stupid people in charge?!
Wait, sorry, does Elon think that fentanyl is shipped here via legitimate channels and subject to tariffs? Does he think fentanyl is like soybeans?
November 26, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Why are the stupid people in charge?!
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This is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...
Populism, Media Revolutions, and Our Terrible Moment
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:59 PM
This is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...
Hey #dgg this is pretty interesting.
New paper: Do social media algorithms shape affective polarization?
We ran a field experiment on X/Twitter (N=1,256) using LLMs to rerank content in real-time, adjusting exposure to polarizing posts. Result: Algorithmic ranking impacts feelings toward the political outgroup! 🧵⬇️
We ran a field experiment on X/Twitter (N=1,256) using LLMs to rerank content in real-time, adjusting exposure to polarizing posts. Result: Algorithmic ranking impacts feelings toward the political outgroup! 🧵⬇️
November 26, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Hey #dgg this is pretty interesting.