Ghostalmedia

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

This guy constipates

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

The dumb ones will. The smart ones know that demagoguery and authoritarianism can impact trade and currency valuation, and investing in them is a great way to lose a lot of money.

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

Nope. The rich are greedy and I’m just saying that not all of them think Trump is smart investment.

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

Not every billionaire thinks Trump is the best way to get richer. Many think he’s a good way to lose a lot of money.

Greed gonna greed. Some billionaires think Trump will make them money, others think the opposite.

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

For those out of the loop. What the fuck is going on?

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

This is basically the whole article:

Legislation from Florida Representative Greg Steube would rename the US Exclusive Economic Zone to the “Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States.”

Ghostalmedia, 1 day ago

Is this real life or just fantasy?

Ghostalmedia, 4 days ago

The this shit is under $90 usd in many nations. US is like $1000 to $1500, and many insurers won’t cover it.

Ghostalmedia, 4 days ago

Not only is she a piece of shit homophobe, she’s yet another person who watched one season of women’s college basketball, has not paid attention to the WNBA at all, and is suddenly an expert on the players in the WNBA.

Ghostalmedia, 5 days ago

“I think you’re probably right,” Alito replies. “On one side or the other — one side or the other is going to win. I don’t know. I mean, there can be a way of working — a way of living together peacefully, but it’s difficult, you know, because there are differences on fundamental things that really can’t be compromised. They really can’t be compromised. So it’s not like you are going to split the difference.”

In other words, dude wants some Taliban shit and wants to be able to control people are not prescribed to his religion.

If his family doesn’t want to have abortions, or wants their kids to learn about god in school, there is nothing stopping them from living that way. Just don’t force me to live that way.

The establishment clause yo

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof

Ghostalmedia, 6 days ago

This meme is so old that homie is rocking a G3 gum drop iMac.

Ghostalmedia, 7 days ago

Conservative Texans, committing to make the dumb infrastructure mistakes naive Californians made in the 60’s and 70’s, all in order to own the libs.

Ghostalmedia, 8 days ago

I gaminged

Ghostalmedia, 8 days ago

I gaminged

Ghostalmedia, 8 days ago

This thing specifically remind me of the corruption the USSR / Russia has struggled with for decades.

The corrupt politicians staff the justice system with people who rule in favor of the corrupt politicians and their cronies. If you investigate the people / party that appointed you, you’re out.

The US has never gone full-Russia, but Trump wants to do that. Previously the rich and powerful have simply been able to get a leg up because they were able to outspend the justice dept. Under Trump, the justice team will be on the same team as the people they should be prosecuting.

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

I fail to see how preventing the government from micromanaging your health, body, and bedroom is “government overreach.”

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

I don’t know about the entire system. I do like the “Bannon goes to jail” part of the system. Just not the “rich guys get more appeals” part.

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

Apparently Putin is not invading Ukraine because Tommy hasn’t seen coverage of the war on Fox or OAN in many months.

No flaws in that logic at all.

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

TIL that Daria’s sister drives a blue Anarchy.

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago (edited 9 days ago)

That’s kind of like walking into a museum, going to an exhibit on realism, and shitting on that art because the time and craft needed to make something look real is a “waste of energy.”

Just like with painting, realism in gaming is just an art style. Just because other art styles exist, that doesn’t mean realism is an invalid one to pursue.

A lot of talented creators and artists spent a lot of time trying to meticulously replicate people and nature as best as they could, and they did a really impressive job. These artists deserve props for their skill and passion.

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/6404aaf2-7ee1-435b-b17f-6aa9545fcc3a.jpeg

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

The parent comment was saying that this was a waste of time for the animators.

)Technically a lot of this work would be on the artists doing modeling, lighting, textures, etc, not just the artists doing animation.)

Ghostalmedia, 9 days ago

Immersion aside, I appreciate the craft that goes into realistic in-engine cutscenes. Making something look good, without pre-rendering, is a particularly challenging constraint.

Ghostalmedia, 10 days ago

It’s not too far from the truth

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/4868bf0c-c724-4ac6-a359-8c718f0c2b28.jpeg

Ghostalmedia, 10 days ago

I have a hard time believing that this clown waving a musket around at people’s faces has ever actually been to a shooting range.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/b399ee5f-5bf8-48bb-8e6d-e62090cebca4.jpeg

Ghostalmedia, 10 days ago

The point is that his base is full of gun nuts who argue that guns aren’t a problem. Criminals with guns are problem.

It’s funny and ironic.

Ghostalmedia, 13 days ago

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/4571eda1-5dd7-497b-a374-44a33d5ba7f6.webp

Ghostalmedia, 13 days ago

It shouldn’t be, but gender used to very much matter. That’s why this is notable.

Ghostalmedia, 13 days ago

I don’t envy anyone in that job. Gangs have been taking out journalist and politicians left and right, and I hope she is successful at clawing back the country from the narcos.

Ghostalmedia, 13 days ago

Far left appears to have that firm ass, welcome to San Francisco, crisp sourdough crust. Far right is some bread pan, Texas toast make’n, sponge crust.

As always, the left of where the fun is, and the right boring and conservative.

Ghostalmedia, 14 days ago

For the curious.

The boots have two layers. This boot is the inner layer.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d05ec2ae-1293-4694-94c5-cfb9c26c09ca.jpeg

Ghostalmedia, 14 days ago

People seem to forget about Obama cracking down on the border when crossings got high during his term.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

I’d like to remind that News Max host that the city that convicted Donald Trump murders 400 people each year with guns.

Blue cities ain’t trying to pass gun regulations because they’re afraid of the idea of guns. They’re trying to pass gun laws because they have a fuck ton of guns.

Those aren’t fireworks we hear every night.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

Big blue cities ain’t exactly running low on guns.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

The pragmatist argument for him was that he is probably the most progressive thing you’re going to get out of state that overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

Does he suck? Yes. But when he’s gone, that state is highly likely to vote R when an incumbent isn’t on the ballot. Progressives don’t win a lot of seats in West Virgina. The state senate and house is 90+% republican.

He’s a butt in a chair that allows Dems to have a majority and caucusing with the Dems prevents the GOP from controlling the legislation that is brought to the floor in the Senate. His voting record it’s shit. It’s only about 75% in favor of the most progressive stuff brought to a vote. The other dems vote with the party over 90% of the time.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago (edited 15 days ago)

Lemmy has a few folks that like to label anyone being pragmatic as a “centrist.”

Anyone that looks at West Virginian’s voting records for federal, state, and local offices knows that Joe Manchin’s seat is almost certainly going Republican in 2024.

I only like Manchin because his existence helps put Chuck Schumer on top of the senate.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

He’s not running, but his party will change in the senate, and he can elect to caucus with the GOP if he wanted. Which would put the Senate at 50 / 50.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

He is continuing to caucus with the Dems. The senate will remain 51 / 49 in favor of the Dems.

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna154885

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

Most important thing to note, he is still caucusing with the Democrats, and the Senate is not going 50 / 50. It will remain 51 / 49.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

I’ll say this, even if he voted against the party 100% of the time, anyone that caucuses with the DNC if a vote toward giving Chuck the gavel. That means no stupid Biden impeachment trials, no brining dumb legislation to the floor that won’t get signed, etc etc.

In 6 months Manchin is likely to be replaced with a GOP candidate who supports Trump’s coup attempt. That was always the alternative to Manchin, not some sort of West Virginian Bernie Sanders.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

If you’ve got a way to ensure that West Virginia’s newly opening seat is filled by someone more progressive than Manchin, we’re all ears. A lot of us would love that.

Right now Governor Jim Justice ®, a coup supporter who just banned abortion for all stages of pregnancy, is polling at 60 to 70% for Manchin’s seat.

I haven’t heard any alternative solutions out of you.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

I guess he could threaten to caucus with the RNC if he wanted to throw a fit. But, it’s also 5 months until the election and the senate is basically only campaigning right now. They’re not dealing with much legislation. Their schedule for the remainder of the year is kind of comical.

If this was supposed to be some sort of power play, the time for that was several months or years ago, not on his way out the door.

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

Once again, in the spirit of an actual constructive conversation, how would you get someone more progressive into a West Virginia federal senatorial seat?

How would you pull that off in a state where the guy banning abortions is winning by massive margin in the current race?

Ghostalmedia, 15 days ago

I would work on getting progressives elected in better states.

Exactly. And I’m just saying that it’s pragmatic to also get less extreme conservatives elected in conservative states while also getting real progressives elected in better states. You do both and take anything that moves the needle toward progress.

Ghostalmedia, 16 days ago

It’s for the independents

Ghostalmedia, 17 days ago

If anyone was confused by this poorly worded title, the Administration claims Israel has not blocked civilian aid, and this official believes they have blocked civilian aid. She’s leaving because she wants Israel to be held accountable for blocking aid to civilians.

I assume this title is poorly written because this article appears to be written by a bot… aka “By MEE staff.”

Ghostalmedia, 17 days ago

Dems can make noise about it, but Mike Johnson ain’t bringing that to the floor. People need to vote in more Dems in the house while also holding the senate and the executive.