BrazenSigilos

joined 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

I was born at the start of the '90s, and I only got 1 point.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I agree, the nature of the convictions should be a factor. I also agree that a sort of "cooldown" from a conviction would be reasonable, before having eligibility for holding political office restored. I've been leary of the simplified "convicts shouldn't hold office" statement though, since the original intention of that lack of disqualification criteria was, to my understanding, to prevent political imprisonment from barring opponents from holding office. That seems like the sort of thing the current administration would jump on if they could, as well.

[–] [email protected] 56 points 2 days ago (11 children)

I don't have an issue with a public servant holding office and having a criminal record. People make mistakes, and people can change. However, I think the fact the current president has made public and copious comments about dismantling the democracy that exists while showing a blatant disdain for the rights of people, that I have an issue with.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

I have Finch set to auto-update, so I'm not sure if it gives you separate notifications for that.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 5 days ago (5 children)

Finch is pretty close. Free as well. It's intended to help with self care and mental wellness, could be a good fit for you.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

My friends and family are feeling stirs of panic, and it has pushed many of us to start taking a more active role in making our voices heard. Letter campaigns to Congress, joining activist groups and participating in those groups, and a much higher level of alertness towards government action are just a few of the more obvious results and changes I've seen.

I fear that it won't be enough, but with young kids in our household we are trying to do what we can in nonviolent ways. The risk of prison or worse would take a huge toll on the little ones.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago

The problem arises when the person giving those orders authority hears "By order of the king" instead of "by directive of the president".

The US doesn't want a king, it was a big deal here about 250 years ago. Looking like it's gonna be a big reminder for the 250 anniversary.

[–] [email protected] 80 points 1 week ago (17 children)

Those look like rams to me

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Why else would the orange be challenging the constitution? His current play of changing birthright citizenship is a practice range so he knows how to aim at his real targets.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Gross, it looks way too much like iOS for my taste. Glad I'm switching away from Google controlled android anyway, I'll be customized back to the old stuff if I have to.

[–] [email protected] 39 points 3 weeks ago

Guillotines

 

Back in the same ol' place again. Let's see how we do with the second go 'round.

 

It's disappointing that copyright infringement could cause these people to spend time in prison, but the predatory practices of the companies they where competing with are punished with no more then fines. A "cost of doing business" for the corporate aristocrats. This is the threat the upper class uses on the rest of us, and all too often do not suffer themselves.

"Rules for thee, but not for me" - Corporations

 

If this is meant to be elsewhere, please let me know. I once read a story about a soldier who was in a horrific assault, who was then grafted into a large battle mech. As the story goes on, more flesh is taken until eventually only a spinal column and brain are left inside a gel-sack, and the machine has been upgraded to the point that it now has a super-punch that is powered by artillery shells in the shoulder. Some search engines showed alot of similar stories, but I can't find the right one. Anyone know this tale by title?

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