zbyte64

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[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 40 points 2 weeks ago (38 children)

*Won the popular vote but still a minority (<50%) voted for this.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It was a system of checks and balances, but the Democrats went along with consolidating power. So while yes, they aren't the direct cause, they were the adults in the room and they failed in that responsibility.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Every empire's days are numbered, but I don't think I can count that high

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 13 points 2 weeks ago

Don't even need trials apparently.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

How do they expect to reign in AI's "unchecked power and autonomy" when we hardly do that for corporations or billionaires?

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My city of Fresno does not have enough beds, so maybe that is true for wealthier cities with lower unhoused rates. The beds offered are sometimes less safe than the street: https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/california-homeless-shelters-purgatory/

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It's important to understand that any argument against improving one's material conditions is going to be rightfully ignored. Better to point out that without removing the yoke of power, any concessions can be easily removed.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Yet roads and lines of communication make a socialist transition more likely. Almost like the material conditions matter, regardless of the political context.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 3 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Cool, now do public education and public roads.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

At this point it can't be worse than what is happening now.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What spending do you think the Republican from Wisconsin is referring to?

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems -1 points 3 weeks ago

That's called "freeze peach" because "free speech" has always been subject to lawful restrictions.

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