Ultragigagigantic

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

If everything is shared under communism, that would include political power. So that would make communism a direct democracy.

Does that sound like the nation’s you have in mind?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

I liked your paragraph on focusing on building something better that will draw people in.

When Occupy was huge, I had wished they had not focused so heavily on camping in parks and instead bought cheap land in the middle of nowhere and built “Occupy town”. Somewhere people can come and join the movement with their family and not worry about living in a tent.

Make our own jobs in federated worker co-ops like Mondragon, our own community defense organizations, our own public housing, our own city government. If we had picked a state like Wyoming, it would only take about 15k people from each state to move there to take over the entire state government.

I get people were trying to do that in every park and also stay visible in the media, but I felt like it was just to limiting to stay in such locations.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Bullshit, our insane technological advancement in the last few generations gives us comfort. Imagine the good we could do with this tech if we lived in a equitable and sustainable way. Instead, the vast majority of this benefit is captured by the respective 1%ers of various nations.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Who stopped the pardons while we was still president after January 6th 2021?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Civil War? Sounds serious.

So when are democrats dropping gun control?

SocialistRA.org

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Wouldn’t be the first time.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Plot

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Just make the minimum wage 50k a year. EZ

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Tragedy what happened to this hero.

We have always been a shameful nation, even from the beginning.

“All men are created equal”

is slave state

But what happened to Snowden was a modern reaffirmation of our long held belief that this is a nation not only created by the shitters, but also maintained for the new and improved generation of shitters.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

I just posted it in my Matrix server where I am the sole member because no one wants to use it yet.

Please let me drag my Chat rooms into the order I want pleaseeee

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Oh no, the country founded by 1%ers who don’t want to pat taxes, and built on I disk burial grounds, is full of crazy violent assholes?

I’m shocked!

We aren’t Russia (yet), so we must keep trying to facilitate the change we so desperately need.

Imo. That would be switching away from first past the post voting in favor of an alternative voting system like Ranked Choice.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

I saved money on my car insurance by not having a car. Who would want to leave the basement anyways?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

If i can walk downtown to get to the blazing saddle for my weekly BJ from a stranger you can to!

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Matrix is rough, but it can be the future. Revolt seemed more complete for the time being.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Why can’t I click and drag rooms into the position I want them?

Ended up switching to alphabetical and numbering the rooms.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Nitro is right there… and yet… these changes happened.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

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Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

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Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Cgp Grey had a good video on the problems with the UK voting system.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Make the world a better place or get a vasectomy.

Don’t forget to tip your landlord today!

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Terrible. My family treats me like shit and if I don’t smile and say “thank you so much for what you’ve done for me” I am the bad guy. Just like every other person on this shithole planet.

I hope yall have different experiences. Take care of the good people in your life. You never know what could have been without them.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

“All men are created equal”

Is slave state

Always has been a piece of shit, but we don’t always have to be one in the future. How can we be less then 100% shit for the first time in our existence? Getting our hands on the wheel and steering away from this cliff we are all hurtling towards.

And you can’t have your hands on the wheel while riding in the backseat. We need electoral reform so we can get rid of First Past The Post voting.

With a electoral system like Ranked Choice voting, people would feel safe to vote for whomsoever they wish, as their vote would still be counted even if their preference didn’t win.

Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

Republicans are moving to make alternative electoral systems illegal in their states. Republicans LOVE first past the post voting. Just sbsolutely adore it. Why would you want to use the same voting system republicans want?

More political parties means a higher percentage of the population is represented by their choices in the voting booth. More people involved in the electoral process, more people engaged.

Its a win win win all around for not just the people, but also for the democratic party. More people voting means more democratic votes. The numbers dont lie. So what’s the hold up blue states?

Some day we will be able to vote for who best represents our interests. We won’t need to grovel on our knees, begging for representationin government. We won’t need to wait for the Republican party to stop existing.

We can do it right now.

Consider starting a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago)

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house a house of merchandise.

— John 2:15–16

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

— Matthew 21:12–13

"Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.

— James 5:1-6

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

With a electoral system like Ranked Choice voting, people would feel safe to vote for whomsoever they wish, as their vote would still be counted even if their preference didn’t win. Then people could vote for whichever leftist party they prefer, while still counting their vote against the republicans.

Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

Republicans are moving to make alternative electoral systems illegal in their states. Republicans want to protect first past the post voting. Why would you want to use the same voting system republicans want?

More political parties means a higher percentage of the population is represented by their choices in the voting booth. More people involved in the electoral process, more people engaged.

Its a win win win all around for not just the people, but also for the democratic party. More people voting means more democratic votes. The numbers dont lie. So what’s the hold up blue states?

Some day we will be able to vote for who best represents our interests. We won’t need to grovel on our knees, begging for representation in government. We won’t need to wait for the Republican party to stop existing.

We can do it right now.

Consider starting a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! It seems you are concerned people will break away from the Democratic party. you should be working towards fixing the spoiler effect in your state instead of demanding people to remain unrepresented in government.

Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

BIDEN GENOCIDE

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

What if putin was going to die soon from something?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Been using Firefox for years. Still a stupid dumb human, no fur.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Noscript. Fuck your website and all your fancy functionality.

I want to see static on my screen when I visit.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Maybe yall should ask the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo if that’s a great idea…

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Trump is the best thing to ever happen for the mainstream media. They don’t have to report on much else but his shenanigans.

Less news stories about building housing

Less news stories about the abysmal Healthcare scamcare system.

Less news stories about a digital bill of rights

Less news stories about empowering worker co-ops and other labor movements.

Trump spam all day.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Religous fundamentalists setting the stage to seize control of the nation and institute a authoritarian government to carry out a genocide?

Sounds serious!

So when are democrats dropping gun control considering this imminent threat?

Armed queers bash back.

SocialistRA.org

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

You know, usually when I read “both sides are the same”, it’s a blue conservative like you trying to make people critical of the Democratic party seem unreasonable.

Both sides are capitalist and conservative, but there are differences for sure. Dont you want more differences?

If you wanna really shut up those people bitchhing from the sidelines, the best way to do so is to put them in the game! Force them to show us how to do things since it’s so easy and they have it figured out.

Switching away from first past the post voting allows people to vote for who represents them best while still counting their vote against those they dont want to win. Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

Republicans are moving to make alternative electoral systems illegal in their states. Republicans LOVE first past the post voting. Just sbsolutely adore it. Why would you want to use the same voting system republicans want?

So what’s the hold up blue states?

Consider starting a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

I am glad you got to vote for the person that best represents you. Why not the rest of us as well?

Doing away with first past the post voting will allow people to vote third party with no spoiler effect. More people voting = more democratic votes.

Can someone explain why blue states are still using FPTP voting?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

I get what you’re saying.

However, the time to effect change while suffering a first past the post voting system is between elections, campaigning for electoral reform in your state.

Switching away from first past the post voting allows people to vote for who represents them best while still counting their vote against those they dont want to win. Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on why the spoiler effect exists, and how that makes third parties not viable.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

So what’s the hold up with the rest of the states? Consider starring a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

Who could possibly say no to more democracy?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

The 1% has an undiagnosed hoarding mental illness. However, much like a gambling addict who always wins, no one thinks there is a problem.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Upset people dare to insist on being represented in government? Well I have good news for you my blue conservative friend!

Electoral reform is possible one state at a time. We don’t need federal reform to do away with first past the post voting. This means instead of laughing at the disenfranchised, you could be outside touching grass right now campaigning to make third parties viable in your state!

If you’re so upset with people bitching from the sidelines… put them in the game. Make them show us how it’s done.

Republicans are moving to make alternative electoral systems illegal in their states. Republicans LOVE first past the post voting. Just sbsolutely adore it. Why the hell do you want to use the same voting system republicans want? Highly suspect, perhaps we should all take what you comment with a huge grain of salt.

You’re ushering in MAGA by denying people the right to be involved in the electoral process! More people voting means more democratic votes. This is on YOU if the Republicans defeat your shitty candidates. You didn’t fight hard enough for the USA.

Capitalists hate competition…

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

People freaking out about third parties having a spoiler effect are basically making the case for an alternative voting system like Ranked Choice. Oh a spoiler effect exists? Good point, let’s fix it. Thanks for bringing it up! Very helpful of you to point that out for me.

I get why Republicans hate more democracy, but what is the excuse for the blue states? Maine and Alaska have done away with first past the post voting, why hasn’t yours yet? The Republicans don’t control every single one of the states still using FPTP.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Wow. What a mathematically flawed electoral system!

So now that we all understand how first past the post voting will always result in a two party system… what is the ETA on Ranked choice voting being implemented in all blue states?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Can you explain why the voting system is this way in states democrats fully control?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Nuke the whales! /$

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Inconsequential gobbledygook.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago)

True, I am safest alone in my dank basement

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

There are billions of people on this planet. Do not settle.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

founding principles.

“All men are created equal”

Is slave state

Are ya so sure of that?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Bell riots when?

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Switching away from first past the post voting allows people to vote for who represents them best while still counting their vote against those they dont want to win. Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

So what’s the hold up with the rest of the states? Consider starting a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Florida passed legislation banning Ranked Choice voting.

Republicans like first past the post voting, and are working to protect it. Do you REALLY want to use the same electoral system republicans prefer?

Switching away from first past the post voting allows people to vote for who represents them best while still counting their vote against those they dont want to win. Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

So what’s the hold up with the rest of the states? Consider starting a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Biden is coming for your right to strike against rail corporations.

AOC as well

Ultragigagigantic, 2 months ago

Make every post office a bank. The bank then gives out loans to local co-ops.

Federate the co-ops with an organizatio like Mondragon.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondragon_Corporation

Stop coddling these faceless mega corporations. Since they are SO efficient, they wont need any breaks from the government. Invest in the people, not a 1%ers off shore bank account