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I suppose I’m a left-of-center liberal who flirts w/ anarchism & libertarianism. Thr’s a lot of alt, electronic, exp’tal, & “world” music I like. I’m working on fan-fix-tion for The Handmaid’s Tale and Star Trek.

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Thank you.

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Doesn’t Iran fund Hamas?

I’ll also grant that that Hamas probably killed a higher percentage of soldiers on Putin’s 71st birthday than Israel has Hamas members since then.

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Didn’t Nazi Germany ban vivisection?

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What do you think of George Galloway’s condemning Israel? He’s right, but he has a few flaws (though certainly not as bad as the Nazis—I was a little ticked at people citing him several hours ago, though).

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Trump bad, Israeli genocide of Palestinians bad.

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She has several months to get ready for Trump.

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IP trolls are holding back progress.

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Why should I care if a Mickey Mouse T-shirt is Disney-approved?

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wp:Mickey Mouse

Although Mickey Mouse entered the public domain in 2024, the character, like all major Disney characters, remains trademarked. The trademark lasts in perpetuity, as long as it continues to be used commercially by its owner. So, whether or not a particular Disney cartoon goes into the public domain, the characters themselves may not be used as trademarks without authorization.

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The latter could constitute fraud, but instead let’s say instead of a dude in his garage it was a company that made generics?

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What if the company openly said they weren’t selling you actually Disney-approved stuff, but your friends don’t have to know that?

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I can see it now:

January 2029, President Trump, at 82—over 10 months older than Biden is now—refuses to leave. His supporters surround the White House and storm Capitol Hill.

Trump says it’s an emergency, and thus only temporary.

The very rich and military do nothing.

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His supporters surround the White House and storm the Capitol.

The generals don’t want a shoot-out at the White House as many of his supporters are armed.

What does the newly-elect do?

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If it’s a “battleground state” then yes, Biden might lose it.

However, he might win it.

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Yes, it’s possible, that millions of Americans between 18 to 30 might vote for Trump.

Maybe over 10 million of them might want to see abortion banned, and borders closed.

We’ll see.

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I’ve yet to see any “Gen-Z for Trump” T-shirts.

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FWIW,

wp:Political apathy#United States

Voters between 45 and 65 year old and voters over 65 years old have the highest rate of voter turnout. In the time span from 1964 to 2004, 18-24 year olds usually had a voter turnout of 41.8%, compared to 25-44 year olds who had a turnout of 57.9%. Voters between 45 and 65 year old and voters over 65 years old have turnout rates of 69.3% and 66.6% respectively. Younger age groups are typically underrepresented in proportion; the greatest percentage of unregistered voters is in the 18-30 year old age group. People in younger age demographics are speculated to be more focused on other aspects in their life, such as college, marriage, and careers. In turn, younger demographics are less likely to learn about politics or understand the implications behind voting. Voters tend to be older, wealthier, and more educated than non-voters.

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Yeah, but the thing is, Ukraine isn’t ready to negotiate, and Biden will be President for at least another 7 months.

Until then perhaps over 100 000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers will die, thanks to Putin.

This war isn’t helping the demographics of either country.

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Russia has about 3.5x the manpower, and IIUC, Ukraine might start using convicts. Maybe they might use some of that aid to increase pay and maybe get their own foreigners.

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The problem might not be so much the strength of the troops as much as their morale.

AFAIK, Russian troop strength might have been good in February 1917.

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A storm is probably coming—we have about 30 days until summer, summer, and maybe several days after that, for the climate change denialists to explain things, and Trombies to cover their ears, shake their heads, and say “no!, no!, no!, …,”.

Go and vote for Trump, Trombies, because indeed you probably have no better heroes.

Listen to his lies, smile, nod, and cheer him on.

He is your fuhrer—America’s Fuhrer—America’s Father-Leader—sent by God.

Show Gen Z and Gen A your great intelligence on politics.

Prove to them that you aren’t going senile.

Do it you stupid fucks! Cheer and vote for your savior!

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Yes, when women allege that others have committed sexual violence, they’re probably making it up.

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okay.

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh also took part in the ceremony and held a meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the sidelines of the funeral ceremony.

of course.

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Apparently Ireland’s economy is bigger than Israel’s;

and Spain is over 4x the size of Israel’s.

en.wikipedia.org/…/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)

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True, but I wonder if the PCI of the 90% of Irish who are among the 95% richest and 95% poorest in Ireland is greater than 90% of those those in Israel proper who are among the 95% richest and 95% poorest in Israel proper.

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Don Poorleone.

I like. 😁

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keeping in mind that both Al Jazeera and Hamas are supported by Qatar, whose leader is probably also a billionaire.

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I mostly agree.

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FWIW and AFAIK, the PRC doesn’t have conscription (while the ROC does).

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Are the US Democrats that vulnerable?

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USA is a de facto two-party state.

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“Ten million for 72 hours with Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, and Katie Britt: my associates will make videos—in case they’re needed.”

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slow motion coup.

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The pusher is telling the junkies that it’s their fault.

He’s correct (and counting on public apathy).

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