@tesrides.bsky.social
Just a middle of the road guy, trying to find my way...
Thanks for joining JD. It's great to see all the love shown from those who are about open mindedness and understanding other perspectives.
June 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Thanks for joining JD. It's great to see all the love shown from those who are about open mindedness and understanding other perspectives.
You do also know that Twitter pre-Musk was demonitizing and limiting the accounts of those on the right in their algorithm's right? Intentionally. This was encouraged by those on the left and the White House. Facebook has corroborated this. It's not right to do this to either side.
December 11, 2024 at 10:47 PM
You do also know that Twitter pre-Musk was demonitizing and limiting the accounts of those on the right in their algorithm's right? Intentionally. This was encouraged by those on the left and the White House. Facebook has corroborated this. It's not right to do this to either side.
I do stand corrected on the number of billionaires however you are right on that. If that is a bad thing its up to your view of each individual person on the list, but you are certainly correct on the numbers.
December 11, 2024 at 10:44 PM
I do stand corrected on the number of billionaires however you are right on that. If that is a bad thing its up to your view of each individual person on the list, but you are certainly correct on the numbers.
Side note... I know so many hate the richest and say they don't pay their fair share, but you do realize the top 5% pay almost 70% of all federal income taxes right? The bottom HALF a total of 2%. www.cbsaustin.com/news/nation-...
So how much do the rich actually pay in taxes?
Do wealthy Americans pay enough in taxes? While some lawmakers propose raising taxes on the United States' highest earners to help fund other initiatives
www.cbsaustin.com
December 11, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Side note... I know so many hate the richest and say they don't pay their fair share, but you do realize the top 5% pay almost 70% of all federal income taxes right? The bottom HALF a total of 2%. www.cbsaustin.com/news/nation-...
Many want to cut waste. There is a lot of it in SSI, Medicaid, etc. Just as there is a lot of waste in the Department of Defense, NASA, etc, that Ramaswamy and Musk both want to cut as well. Musk hasn't said a word about tax cuts. Why is cutting waste across the board a bad thing?
December 11, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Many want to cut waste. There is a lot of it in SSI, Medicaid, etc. Just as there is a lot of waste in the Department of Defense, NASA, etc, that Ramaswamy and Musk both want to cut as well. Musk hasn't said a word about tax cuts. Why is cutting waste across the board a bad thing?
Why in the world would I do that? I'm sorry just because I voted for someone once out of 3 times when I think the other major candidate doesn't have what it takes to govern doesn't make one a cultist. You vote for Harris? Make you a Harris cultist?
December 11, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Why in the world would I do that? I'm sorry just because I voted for someone once out of 3 times when I think the other major candidate doesn't have what it takes to govern doesn't make one a cultist. You vote for Harris? Make you a Harris cultist?
You have the UK putting people in jail simply for mentioning illegal immigrants. You have the EU telling Musk certain content they deem "bad" has to come down and many on the left supporting it. There are a lot of idiots that comment on X, but thats people's 1st ammendment rights, left or right.
December 11, 2024 at 10:25 PM
You have the UK putting people in jail simply for mentioning illegal immigrants. You have the EU telling Musk certain content they deem "bad" has to come down and many on the left supporting it. There are a lot of idiots that comment on X, but thats people's 1st ammendment rights, left or right.
Ahh... The fact our government was asking all social media companies to delete certain accounts and to depost "misinformation". You don't remember that? How is Musk not allowing news to flow freely? Has Truth Social ever been a real social channel anyone pays attention to?
December 11, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Ahh... The fact our government was asking all social media companies to delete certain accounts and to depost "misinformation". You don't remember that? How is Musk not allowing news to flow freely? Has Truth Social ever been a real social channel anyone pays attention to?
PS... Never owned or wore a red hat either. 😆
December 11, 2024 at 7:53 PM
PS... Never owned or wore a red hat either. 😆
Funny thing is 2 out of 3 times I didn't vote for Trump. If the left hadn't gone so out on a limb on trying to shut up anyone who disagreed with them I wouldn't have voted for him this time either. That was the trip for me.
December 11, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Funny thing is 2 out of 3 times I didn't vote for Trump. If the left hadn't gone so out on a limb on trying to shut up anyone who disagreed with them I wouldn't have voted for him this time either. That was the trip for me.
Would agree 100%. It's a shame none of the President's / Congress's since have done the same.
December 11, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Would agree 100%. It's a shame none of the President's / Congress's since have done the same.
What billionaire is in Trumps cabinet? Elon is running DOGE but its not a cabinet position and is planned to eliminate itself as a department. There are a few millionaires but also many who are not. Biden's cabinet wasn't any different.
December 11, 2024 at 7:49 PM
What billionaire is in Trumps cabinet? Elon is running DOGE but its not a cabinet position and is planned to eliminate itself as a department. There are a few millionaires but also many who are not. Biden's cabinet wasn't any different.
If you look at my reply history, I've been pretty even keel.
December 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM
If you look at my reply history, I've been pretty even keel.
Not sure I ever wrote any excuses. I've personally always liked her and still do. I don't see at all where she is "trash".
December 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Not sure I ever wrote any excuses. I've personally always liked her and still do. I don't see at all where she is "trash".
COVID-19 recession wasn't due to economic policies however. Others are true. But just as you could add Clinton economic expansion, you could add Reagan as well along with Carter recession. Expansions and recessions have occurred with both parties in charge.
December 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
COVID-19 recession wasn't due to economic policies however. Others are true. But just as you could add Clinton economic expansion, you could add Reagan as well along with Carter recession. Expansions and recessions have occurred with both parties in charge.
Congrats... But still only 1/25th the size of X and 1/40th the size of LinkedIn. Again, great job getting to the size Bluesky is now, it tooks a lot of effort, but needs a lot of upgrades and reasons for users to continue to use to be seen as more than just a small group playground.
December 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Congrats... But still only 1/25th the size of X and 1/40th the size of LinkedIn. Again, great job getting to the size Bluesky is now, it tooks a lot of effort, but needs a lot of upgrades and reasons for users to continue to use to be seen as more than just a small group playground.
Great points. Lots of great indie films out there without bloated budgets and "big stars".
December 11, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Great points. Lots of great indie films out there without bloated budgets and "big stars".
And if everyone thinks everyone else is a dipshit without trying to understand one another? PS... I'm certainly not looking for your compassion, just think its sad people assign insults and names to people they don't even know.
December 11, 2024 at 5:17 PM
And if everyone thinks everyone else is a dipshit without trying to understand one another? PS... I'm certainly not looking for your compassion, just think its sad people assign insults and names to people they don't even know.
I just thought the left wasn't about insulting people over body parts? But you don't seem to follow any philosophical compass so I guess YMMV.
December 11, 2024 at 4:49 PM
I just thought the left wasn't about insulting people over body parts? But you don't seem to follow any philosophical compass so I guess YMMV.
I'm going to wish everyone a happy hump day. We need to fix divisions, not pile on.
December 11, 2024 at 3:52 PM
I'm going to wish everyone a happy hump day. We need to fix divisions, not pile on.