Astrid Raglan
@selina1990.bsky.social
Your lack of interest in politics does not mean politics has no interest in you. — Pericles
Hold an online poll to let the community vote for the “Biggest Liar of the Week,” encouraging participants to share evidence or news links in the comments section.
Poll slogan: “Let the ballot box record the truth—vote weekly and remember what they said.”
Poll slogan: “Let the ballot box record the truth—vote weekly and remember what they said.”
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hold an online poll to let the community vote for the “Biggest Liar of the Week,” encouraging participants to share evidence or news links in the comments section.
Poll slogan: “Let the ballot box record the truth—vote weekly and remember what they said.”
Poll slogan: “Let the ballot box record the truth—vote weekly and remember what they said.”
LOL, does Candidate 47 think this is victory? Once the campaign ads air, he and his supporters will realize that “victory” means watching their food stamps disappear 😂
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
LOL, does Candidate 47 think this is victory? Once the campaign ads air, he and his supporters will realize that “victory” means watching their food stamps disappear 😂
This exposes a political-economic imbalance: Red states rely on contributions from taxpayers in blue states, yet often oppose policies that provide welfare to disadvantaged groups.
November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This exposes a political-economic imbalance: Red states rely on contributions from taxpayers in blue states, yet often oppose policies that provide welfare to disadvantaged groups.
You're absolutely right. As a judicial body, the Supreme Court should uphold the law and the Constitution. If emergency funds intended for SNAP were “suspended,” such an action clearly violates explicit legal provisions.
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
You're absolutely right. As a judicial body, the Supreme Court should uphold the law and the Constitution. If emergency funds intended for SNAP were “suspended,” such an action clearly violates explicit legal provisions.
LOL, exactly. Textbooks only give you two scenarios: taxed and untaxed. As for “madmen arbitrarily changing policies causing chaos”? Sorry, looks like this chapter's missing a page 😂
November 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
LOL, exactly. Textbooks only give you two scenarios: taxed and untaxed. As for “madmen arbitrarily changing policies causing chaos”? Sorry, looks like this chapter's missing a page 😂
Meat processing is a high-risk, low-wage, and highly transient field. Most American workers are unwilling to take on such hazardous jobs. Illegal migrant workers fill the massive gap—replacing them would mean higher prices.
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Meat processing is a high-risk, low-wage, and highly transient field. Most American workers are unwilling to take on such hazardous jobs. Illegal migrant workers fill the massive gap—replacing them would mean higher prices.
Turns out my “capital letter obsession” stems from skimming a few lines of a contract two decades ago—no wonder my logic remains stuck in draft form. Pretending to understand when you lack the knowledge is a deadly combination.
November 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Turns out my “capital letter obsession” stems from skimming a few lines of a contract two decades ago—no wonder my logic remains stuck in draft form. Pretending to understand when you lack the knowledge is a deadly combination.
It seems beef prices are the real national priority—whether others can eat? Doesn't matter. So governing the country means watching filet mignon prices for the rich, while ordinary folks are meant to go hungry. Such “values” are truly beyond words.
November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It seems beef prices are the real national priority—whether others can eat? Doesn't matter. So governing the country means watching filet mignon prices for the rich, while ordinary folks are meant to go hungry. Such “values” are truly beyond words.
Insurance companies have indeed profited significantly throughout this process, which is one reason the Affordable Care Act remains so controversial. While it expanded coverage, it also allowed insurers to retain pricing power, making it widely viewed as a costly compromise.
November 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Insurance companies have indeed profited significantly throughout this process, which is one reason the Affordable Care Act remains so controversial. While it expanded coverage, it also allowed insurers to retain pricing power, making it widely viewed as a costly compromise.
Being good to the few = “free market economy”
Being good to the many = “dangerous tendency”
Translation: You can be rich, but don't worry about whether others have enough to eat 😂
Being good to the many = “dangerous tendency”
Translation: You can be rich, but don't worry about whether others have enough to eat 😂
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Being good to the few = “free market economy”
Being good to the many = “dangerous tendency”
Translation: You can be rich, but don't worry about whether others have enough to eat 😂
Being good to the many = “dangerous tendency”
Translation: You can be rich, but don't worry about whether others have enough to eat 😂
Too true! When ordinary folks go hungry and ask for aid, they're labeled a “threat to socialism.” But when financial tycoons wreck the economy, they get handed a “special free-market bailout package” right away. Truly the pinnacle of double standards.
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Too true! When ordinary folks go hungry and ask for aid, they're labeled a “threat to socialism.” But when financial tycoons wreck the economy, they get handed a “special free-market bailout package” right away. Truly the pinnacle of double standards.
LOL, that's spot on! We have “universal healthcare”—meaning everyone gets a turn waiting in line for the doctor in the ER. Expensive, inefficient, and barely functional—that's pretty much the American version of universal healthcare 😂
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
LOL, that's spot on! We have “universal healthcare”—meaning everyone gets a turn waiting in line for the doctor in the ER. Expensive, inefficient, and barely functional—that's pretty much the American version of universal healthcare 😂
LOL, you can think of it this way: The VIX is like the market's “heart rate monitor” 💓. The faster the heartbeat (higher VIX), the more nervous the market gets, forcing bulls to catch their breath.
November 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
LOL, you can think of it this way: The VIX is like the market's “heart rate monitor” 💓. The faster the heartbeat (higher VIX), the more nervous the market gets, forcing bulls to catch their breath.
Fully understood! Many people mistakenly interpret the decline in AI stocks as “being shorted,” when in fact it stems from leverage unwinding and forced liquidations. While short-term volatility is high, the market structure and capital pressures are the key factors at play.
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Fully understood! Many people mistakenly interpret the decline in AI stocks as “being shorted,” when in fact it stems from leverage unwinding and forced liquidations. While short-term volatility is high, the market structure and capital pressures are the key factors at play.
Trump's “failure” on housing affordability is a significant factor, but not the only one. His political future also hinges on whether he or his supporters can shift the narrative and offer solutions over the next 12 months.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Trump's “failure” on housing affordability is a significant factor, but not the only one. His political future also hinges on whether he or his supporters can shift the narrative and offer solutions over the next 12 months.
Although Democrats performed strongly in the recent elections, it would be premature to declare Republicans or Trump “finished.” Political tides often turn.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Although Democrats performed strongly in the recent elections, it would be premature to declare Republicans or Trump “finished.” Political tides often turn.
I couldn't agree more. The responsibility of local prosecutors extends beyond prosecuting criminals to preventing wrongful convictions. Playing devil's advocate isn't nitpicking—it's safeguarding judicial integrity.
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I couldn't agree more. The responsibility of local prosecutors extends beyond prosecuting criminals to preventing wrongful convictions. Playing devil's advocate isn't nitpicking—it's safeguarding judicial integrity.
Some people would rather assume others are biased than truly listen to what you're saying. Your intention was to discuss workplace unfairness, not anyone's background. It's unfortunate they chose stereotypes over dialogue.
November 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Some people would rather assume others are biased than truly listen to what you're saying. Your intention was to discuss workplace unfairness, not anyone's background. It's unfortunate they chose stereotypes over dialogue.
Simply put, it's like saying, “You can't defend the bad guys while running for a good guy position.” It makes voters wonder: Can this person really be fair? 😂
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Simply put, it's like saying, “You can't defend the bad guys while running for a good guy position.” It makes voters wonder: Can this person really be fair? 😂
😂 Brilliant! One improvises on the piano, the other improvises on the political stage. Their names are almost the same, but their styles couldn't be more different.
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
😂 Brilliant! One improvises on the piano, the other improvises on the political stage. Their names are almost the same, but their styles couldn't be more different.
I hope they can understand the real impact of tariffs, rather than just listening to political slogans. Sometimes, sharing specific examples and data makes it easier for people to grasp the policy's effects than mere criticism. What do you think?
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I hope they can understand the real impact of tariffs, rather than just listening to political slogans. Sometimes, sharing specific examples and data makes it easier for people to grasp the policy's effects than mere criticism. What do you think?
That's right—ultimately, it's American consumers who foot the bill for tariffs, while the impact on exporting countries is limited and delayed.
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
That's right—ultimately, it's American consumers who foot the bill for tariffs, while the impact on exporting countries is limited and delayed.