Timokritz
@timokritz.bsky.social
Incorrigible rocknroller and hardcore skeptic
My only quarrel with the ACA is that you can't opt out of having health insurance without being penalized at tax time. As expensive as health insurance is, you should be able to decline it without any financial repercussions.
November 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My only quarrel with the ACA is that you can't opt out of having health insurance without being penalized at tax time. As expensive as health insurance is, you should be able to decline it without any financial repercussions.
I think this might have the opposite of the intended effect. When people realize health insurance is out of their reach no matter what, they will no longer feel the need to work at jobs they don't want just for the health insurance.
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I think this might have the opposite of the intended effect. When people realize health insurance is out of their reach no matter what, they will no longer feel the need to work at jobs they don't want just for the health insurance.
Portland also has a culture of people who live in the suburbs or across the river in Washington who will come to Portland specifically to sabotage such efforts.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Portland also has a culture of people who live in the suburbs or across the river in Washington who will come to Portland specifically to sabotage such efforts.
Housing people permanently is cheaper than shuffling them around constantly and/or providing temporary housing, as well.
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Housing people permanently is cheaper than shuffling them around constantly and/or providing temporary housing, as well.
The Republican health plan has always been, "let the poors die".
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Republican health plan has always been, "let the poors die".
Are you not familiar with the terms "closet queen" or "beard"? Gay dudes "claim" to be straight all the time...it's why Grindr crashes whenever the GOP has one of their fascist jamborees...
November 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Are you not familiar with the terms "closet queen" or "beard"? Gay dudes "claim" to be straight all the time...it's why Grindr crashes whenever the GOP has one of their fascist jamborees...
I *HATE* every single one of these fascist pieces of shit.
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I *HATE* every single one of these fascist pieces of shit.
I've seen people who would have given up Anne Frank because they're afraid their social media account of choice would be suspended. People really need to get their priorities straight!
October 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I've seen people who would have given up Anne Frank because they're afraid their social media account of choice would be suspended. People really need to get their priorities straight!
SO tired of these soft-ass CHILDREN professing their love for history's fascists.
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
SO tired of these soft-ass CHILDREN professing their love for history's fascists.
Should have refused to show the video as many other airports have done.
October 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Should have refused to show the video as many other airports have done.
If you're too stupid to understand how "No Kings" is relevant in the present, you're probably a MAGA dipshit.
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
If you're too stupid to understand how "No Kings" is relevant in the present, you're probably a MAGA dipshit.
Literally NOBODY wants a "Republican-lite" party. We want a party that stands up for their constituents and champions wildly popular initiatives like universal health care and affordable housing, not one that caters exclusively to billionaires. Read the fucking room!
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Literally NOBODY wants a "Republican-lite" party. We want a party that stands up for their constituents and champions wildly popular initiatives like universal health care and affordable housing, not one that caters exclusively to billionaires. Read the fucking room!
Exactly. I don't understand why so many people and institutions are so quick to accede to this madness.
September 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Exactly. I don't understand why so many people and institutions are so quick to accede to this madness.
What a lovey lovester!
September 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
What a lovey lovester!
That's because, like everything else with the Trump Regime, it's a money-laundering scheme meant to funnel public funds into private pockets.
August 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
That's because, like everything else with the Trump Regime, it's a money-laundering scheme meant to funnel public funds into private pockets.
Which we all knew was never going to happen because they're both on the same fascist team.
August 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Which we all knew was never going to happen because they're both on the same fascist team.
It's hilarious to see MAGAs finally catch up to stuff that's been completely fucking obvious to everyone else since the dawn of time.
August 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
It's hilarious to see MAGAs finally catch up to stuff that's been completely fucking obvious to everyone else since the dawn of time.
Those two lovebirds have to keep up appearances, y'know.
August 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Those two lovebirds have to keep up appearances, y'know.
How many people will die in police custody before things change?
July 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
How many people will die in police custody before things change?
I didn't know you guys had 8-tracks!
June 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I didn't know you guys had 8-tracks!
Quit electing MAGA posing as Democrats
June 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Quit electing MAGA posing as Democrats