underachiever59.bsky.social
@underachiever59.bsky.social
Voting takes place in November. ICE is killing people now. Hell, Trump has repeatedly floated the ideas of banning mail-in voting, seizing voting machines, gerrymandering as many states as possible, and even outright cancelling elections. Your faith in the electoral system is misplaced.
January 18, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Also worth pointing out, elections are the better part of a year away. Action needs taken in the interrim
January 17, 2026 at 10:48 PM
It doesn't end at congress. Every branch of government is tied to what is currently happening, and the problem extends far beyond the walls of government buildings, with ideological groups like the Heritage Foundation and the influence of the ultra wealthy.
January 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
You're probably right, which just further limits the ability for people to avoid paying their taxes. Something more actionable needs to be done. Tax avoidance isn't a broad enough solution.
January 17, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Again, I agree with the sentiment, I'm questioning the means. Seems to me there are far more effective and accessible means of resistance, like a general strike
January 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Withholding tax dollars just isn't the solution folks try to prop it up as. It would have to happen at a state level, not on an individual level.
January 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I appreciate this sentiment, but literally how? Every workplace I've ever been at has taken taxes out of my paycheck before I ever see it. A bunch of states have sales taxes that can't be avoided at the register. Refusing to pay taxes is a luxury only a select group has available.
January 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Looks like the difference is $1752. I know which one I'd buy.
January 15, 2026 at 4:19 AM
You're totally right, but it's not really recent. Folks like me who grew up with the movie and cartoon are old enough now to express our love for Zilla. It's far from my favorite kaiju, but it was my first, so I've got a soft spot for it.
January 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM