ckoppelman
@ckoppelman.bsky.social
Computer programmer, progressive, Jew, mediocre ukulelist. Adams Morgan, DC.
I like transit and urbanism, but not like *that*. Also like public education and public spaces.
Views are my own. Tables are the DBA's.
Two spaces after periods.
I like transit and urbanism, but not like *that*. Also like public education and public spaces.
Views are my own. Tables are the DBA's.
Two spaces after periods.
Notably, he sees "having talent" as gatekeeping, but not "owning the means of production"
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Notably, he sees "having talent" as gatekeeping, but not "owning the means of production"
K. When you left the ellipsis at the end, I inferred you meant, "... all 'real' religions"
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
K. When you left the ellipsis at the end, I inferred you meant, "... all 'real' religions"
It's an odd example to choose. It's one of the most hierarchical religions
December 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
It's an odd example to choose. It's one of the most hierarchical religions
I get that. Also many are not
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I get that. Also many are not
As opposed to many real religions.
December 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
As opposed to many real religions.
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It’s very easy for Jews to go insular and insist that no one cares about our suffering and thus I must insist that we recognize that Ahmed al Ahmed not only cared, he put his life on the line and was shot twice for our safety.
December 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It’s very easy for Jews to go insular and insist that no one cares about our suffering and thus I must insist that we recognize that Ahmed al Ahmed not only cared, he put his life on the line and was shot twice for our safety.
If Dems were doing something to fight fascism, that's a slightly different story.
December 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If Dems were doing something to fight fascism, that's a slightly different story.
And it's not about purity or theory. It's about how the Dems aren't good at much except keeping their right wing in power
December 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
And it's not about purity or theory. It's about how the Dems aren't good at much except keeping their right wing in power
I think it's useful for "The Democrats". I don't think it's good for the country
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I think it's useful for "The Democrats". I don't think it's good for the country
This is the Chuck Schumer or Mary Landrieu or Joe Manchin problem
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is the Chuck Schumer or Mary Landrieu or Joe Manchin problem
That's not the problem. The problem is denying people the vote and creating an immovable Dem seat for someone who doesn't care about their constituents but has the party's full support against primary contenders
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
That's not the problem. The problem is denying people the vote and creating an immovable Dem seat for someone who doesn't care about their constituents but has the party's full support against primary contenders
I mean... it's still bad for democracy. It's just maybe comparatively better.
December 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I mean... it's still bad for democracy. It's just maybe comparatively better.
The problem with all this redistricting is that consolidating votes to elect Democrats is also bad for democracy
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The problem with all this redistricting is that consolidating votes to elect Democrats is also bad for democracy
Cool cool. I used to respect Benjamin back in 2002
December 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Cool cool. I used to respect Benjamin back in 2002
Is the photo legit?
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Is the photo legit?
These are things that were taken for granted until Reagan.
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
These are things that were taken for granted until Reagan.
Definitely should not. That is pretty anti-democratic and would definitely be abused by ruling elites. What there needs to be is a robust media environment and educational system which encourages critical thinking and liberal values. And more importantly, a system where everyone is empowered
December 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Definitely should not. That is pretty anti-democratic and would definitely be abused by ruling elites. What there needs to be is a robust media environment and educational system which encourages critical thinking and liberal values. And more importantly, a system where everyone is empowered
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Van Nes gadol haya sham? Is this anything?
December 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Van Nes gadol haya sham? Is this anything?
I don't know what Lisa said here because she blocked me so I don't know how to respond. Not sure what's controversial here. Not saying Lander will do that, but it seems like a viable strategy
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I don't know what Lisa said here because she blocked me so I don't know how to respond. Not sure what's controversial here. Not saying Lander will do that, but it seems like a viable strategy
She blocked me for this
December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
She blocked me for this
Ah! You ARE saying it!
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ah! You ARE saying it!
The way you lose votes is by not caring about your constituents or issues
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The way you lose votes is by not caring about your constituents or issues