TacoButtPlug @ TacoButtPlug @sh.itjust.works

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I feel like all Trump is good at is pissing every nation off he talks to so this will hopefully be more of the same.

Amazing. On one hand I hate being the person in a failing state but on the other hand I get to laugh at all the assholes who really thought they knew something the rest of the world didn't know.

I feel for the Ukrainians.

As long as its painless... at this point I'm fine with it. If it were just me. Obviously others feel different and I honor that as well.

One day I look forward to reading headlines where an asshole does something assholey and then gets the deserved karma for it.

The kids are alright

Is he intentionally trying to sink us? If so, I guess I don't hate him as much as I thought?

I guess a lot of music and movies from a pirate site. I'd spend more time at the library listening to my music.

Then let us proceed down the "Oh it's not in my control and therefore not my fault as a voter" trail because it's done us fuck all any good.

I'd prefer to review where there were options ignored though.

General Trend in Primaries: Over the past decade, nearly 80% of eligible voters consistently did not participate in primaries, highlighting a persistent problem with voter engagement in these crucial election. (https://bipartisanpolicy.org/press-release/voters-dont-participate-primaries/)

While a specific number isn't universally accepted as "healthy," the data suggests that aiming for turnout rates above 60-65% could be beneficial for both democratic engagement and public health outcomes. However, it's important to note that the quality of civic participation and the inclusivity of voting policies are also crucial factors in assessing the health of a democracy, not just the turnout percentage alone. (https://democracyindex.hdhp.us/)

2018 California Gov Primary: The turnout rate of 33.7% was the highest for a midterm primary election in California since 1998. The primary featured a large field of candidates, with 27 individuals appearing on the ballot across various parties. Despite a constellation of choice, voters still went with status quo. (https://www.courthousenews.com/california-2018-midterm-primary-turnout-highest-in-2-decades/) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_California_gubernatorial_election)

2022 Idaho Gubernatorial Election: The turnout was 57.18%, a slight decrease from the previous election. Despite having five candidates on the ballot, including an independent candidate who received significant support, incumbent Republican Brad Little won re-election with 59.83% of the vote. This shows voters sticking with the status quo even with notable alternatives. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_United_States_gubernatorial_elections)

2013 New York City Mayoral Election: 15 candidates appeared on the ballot across various parties. Turnout was relatively low, with only 1,087,710 total votes cast. Despite the large number of candidates, Bill de Blasio won decisively with 73.15% of the vote. The second-place candidate, Joe Lhota, received only 24.31% of the vote. Third-party and independent candidates collectively received less than 3% of the vote. Status quo upheld. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_mayoral_elections)

2022 Los Angeles Mayoral Election: Primary election had 12 candidates on the ballot. Top two candidates advanced to the general election. Karen Bass won with 54.82% of the vote (506,372 votes) / Rick Caruso received 45.18% (417,375 votes). Despite a large field of candidates in the primary, voters ultimately chose between two well-known figures in the runoff. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Los_Angeles_mayoral_election)

It's like there's a manufacturing conveyer belt of horrible wealthy tech bros just going brrrrrr all the time.

If the US didn't have idiots for voters we would have a healthy balanced political system and these breaches would come with mandatory jail time for the execs.

He'll change his tune when he isn't selling enough to run his garbage company.

I'm reading about the Nicaraguan fascist takeover because I already know enough about WW2 that I wanted to extend from the data I already get. I recommend Victoria Gonzalez's "Before the Revolution" - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-latin-american-studies/article/abs/victoria-gonzalezrivera-before-the-revolution-womens-rights-and-rightwing-politics-in-nicaragua-18211979-university-park-pa-penn-state-university-press-2011-pp-xxviii224-6495-hb/D8272AB5737CA6237F2A67CD5B4EC444

I used a sharklasers email.

Occasionally Warren Buffet will say something that resembles what a normal human would think but then Berkshire Hathaway comes in a cleans out fire victims in shock.

Yea... I would believe that. Meth really brings out the hate in people. Speaking from growing up in the Midwest and seeing it too much first hand.

My coworker said to me today that all the news outside of the US is calling us Nazi America and this goes hand in hand with my own international news reading experience in the last day. I think everyone is acknowledging how dumb we look and how it affects them?

Oh. I read your initial post as in saying that gender identities were considered bad by Russia (which, yes - I know that country is fashy) and were using them as a "weapon."

I'm not following as I am not Dutch and only am aware how they screwed over Africa and whitewashed it. I don't have their whole history down.

That's what my enby pals in Amsterdam think, as well though...