Optimistic Pessimism
@vetrano.me
I survive strokes, write a bit, speak sometimes, analyze data, do IT, and attempt to start websites.
So, if I have this correct, the republicans AREN'T pushing culture war points extra hard to make sure that's where eyes and arguments are centrally placed?
To, oh, I don't know, potentially cause infighting amongst our own? Because...*gestures broadly*
It can be both, you know. You do know?
To, oh, I don't know, potentially cause infighting amongst our own? Because...*gestures broadly*
It can be both, you know. You do know?
June 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
So, if I have this correct, the republicans AREN'T pushing culture war points extra hard to make sure that's where eyes and arguments are centrally placed?
To, oh, I don't know, potentially cause infighting amongst our own? Because...*gestures broadly*
It can be both, you know. You do know?
To, oh, I don't know, potentially cause infighting amongst our own? Because...*gestures broadly*
It can be both, you know. You do know?
So is this saying that the Republicans don't consider it as one? Because, frankly, they DO feel it's a valid use of resources to prop up the culture fight so they can gut things that affect a larger portion of the population. Is that right? No. Is it a tactic? Uh...yes?
June 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
So is this saying that the Republicans don't consider it as one? Because, frankly, they DO feel it's a valid use of resources to prop up the culture fight so they can gut things that affect a larger portion of the population. Is that right? No. Is it a tactic? Uh...yes?
But there is unfortunately no mechanism for this to occur.
June 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
But there is unfortunately no mechanism for this to occur.
I finally saw a topic / industry I could go "Ooooooh, I can speak to this one" and so many others already have that I can't even find joy in it. Maybe it's just Friday evening before a long weekend, though.
May 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I finally saw a topic / industry I could go "Ooooooh, I can speak to this one" and so many others already have that I can't even find joy in it. Maybe it's just Friday evening before a long weekend, though.
This reeks of someone who hasn't been within 15 miles of the ACEC industry.
May 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This reeks of someone who hasn't been within 15 miles of the ACEC industry.
He voted against it because it wouldn't have mattered. He's as complicit as anyone who voted yes.
May 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
He voted against it because it wouldn't have mattered. He's as complicit as anyone who voted yes.
You're such a dolt you don't even understand which parts of this bill are MORE concerning than that; they effectively gave themselves the power to never have oversight, and with that, they'll gut everything more.
Jesus Christ you're an uneducated fuckwit.
Jesus Christ you're an uneducated fuckwit.
May 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
You're such a dolt you don't even understand which parts of this bill are MORE concerning than that; they effectively gave themselves the power to never have oversight, and with that, they'll gut everything more.
Jesus Christ you're an uneducated fuckwit.
Jesus Christ you're an uneducated fuckwit.
Why aren't you mentioning this from the bill?
"No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued…."
"No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued…."
May 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Why aren't you mentioning this from the bill?
"No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued…."
"No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued…."
If I was really getting dark money payments to hate on him, I wouldn’t still be living in his district 😂
May 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If I was really getting dark money payments to hate on him, I wouldn’t still be living in his district 😂
Stop, you might hurt his poor wittle feelings so he hides inside more and refuses to acknowledge constituents valid points.
May 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Stop, you might hurt his poor wittle feelings so he hides inside more and refuses to acknowledge constituents valid points.
Also, that's a fucking laughable thing to advocate for when you claim to be for working people. Like, who uses that airport primarily, Jared?
May 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Also, that's a fucking laughable thing to advocate for when you claim to be for working people. Like, who uses that airport primarily, Jared?
Jared, you're so fucking ignorant to the things you talk about it's amazing you can even type a sentence. And a WGME link? Fucksake, it's clear to anyone paying attention that you don't deserve your place in government. You talk about this when Noem doesn't know what habeas corpus is?
May 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Jared, you're so fucking ignorant to the things you talk about it's amazing you can even type a sentence. And a WGME link? Fucksake, it's clear to anyone paying attention that you don't deserve your place in government. You talk about this when Noem doesn't know what habeas corpus is?
Sure, but, and I’m not sure if this will be a surprise; the bastards don’t give a fuck and actively want to see continual wedges driven between ‘ordinary’ people - lest everyone finally realize we’re being continually rug pulled by oligarchs.
May 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sure, but, and I’m not sure if this will be a surprise; the bastards don’t give a fuck and actively want to see continual wedges driven between ‘ordinary’ people - lest everyone finally realize we’re being continually rug pulled by oligarchs.
Just buzzwords for the old/geriatric (or not), racist MAGA base.
May 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Just buzzwords for the old/geriatric (or not), racist MAGA base.
I mean it basically is.
April 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I mean it basically is.
Hey there, what’s postage to Maine, USA? 😊
April 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hey there, what’s postage to Maine, USA? 😊
Hey @golden.house.gov - you should probably consider this. But, nah, let’s just…do the opposite.
April 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hey @golden.house.gov - you should probably consider this. But, nah, let’s just…do the opposite.
Regressives is a better word for them at this point.
April 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Regressives is a better word for them at this point.
Basically the gold standard for history podcasts.
April 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Basically the gold standard for history podcasts.
Ah, so nice seeing f1 updates on BSky now.
April 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Ah, so nice seeing f1 updates on BSky now.
Our state can? Tell me more about what happens when our state doesn't kiss the ring.
You're either compromised - which, any of us that actually voted for you can see and understand - or you're deeply incompetent. You don't have the balls to even engage with your constituents at an actual town hall
You're either compromised - which, any of us that actually voted for you can see and understand - or you're deeply incompetent. You don't have the balls to even engage with your constituents at an actual town hall
April 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our state can? Tell me more about what happens when our state doesn't kiss the ring.
You're either compromised - which, any of us that actually voted for you can see and understand - or you're deeply incompetent. You don't have the balls to even engage with your constituents at an actual town hall
You're either compromised - which, any of us that actually voted for you can see and understand - or you're deeply incompetent. You don't have the balls to even engage with your constituents at an actual town hall
Astounding levels of ignorance and incompetence. Read the economic room you muppet.
April 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Astounding levels of ignorance and incompetence. Read the economic room you muppet.
Hold a town hall you spineless, feckless fuck.
March 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hold a town hall you spineless, feckless fuck.