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2024-10-20 at 12:41 AM UTCVote Brown For President of the United States
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2024-10-20 at 1:53 AM UTC
Originally posted by Kafka I dropped politics because I didn't care about helping people and didn't want a job which would tie me to one country. Idk what I expected my life to be but if Trump wins I'll make it my life purpose to fight patriarchy.
You don't even live in the US what the fuck do care? -
2024-10-20 at 1:56 AM UTC
Originally posted by Kafka There's a reason why people chose democracy, and if you give that up you won't get it back. Revolutions of the past can't happen today with surveillance technology.
I don't live in a democracy. I live in a constitutional republic with democratically elected representatives. I would never want to live in a democracy or any other form of mob rule.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-10-20 at 1:59 AM UTC
Originally posted by Kafka "If Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, several potential policies or actions could have a negative impact on the working class, depending on how they are implemented and the broader economic context. Here are a few key concerns:
### 1. **Tax Policy and Income Inequality**
During Trump's first term, his 2017 tax cuts, formally known as the *Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)*, were a significant policy achievement. While they offered some short-term benefits to middle- and working-class individuals, the bulk of the long-term benefits went to corporations and the wealthiest Americans. If Trump pursues similar tax policies in 2024:
- **Corporations and the Wealthy**: Tax cuts aimed at corporations and high-income earners could exacerbate income inequality. These cuts do not always "trickle down" to workers in the form of higher wages or job creation, as proponents often claim.
- **Federal Deficit**: The tax cuts under Trump also contributed to a rising federal deficit, which could lead to cuts in social programs, such as Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare—programs heavily relied on by the working class.
### 2. **Labor Rights and Union Power**
Trump’s administration generally supported policies that weakened the power of labor unions and reduced worker protections:
- **Right-to-Work Laws**: Trump has expressed support for right-to-work laws, which make it more difficult for unions to collect dues and advocate for workers. These laws tend to result in lower wages and reduced benefits for workers, particularly in states where such laws have been enacted.
- **Labor Department Policies**: During his first term, Trump’s Labor Department rolled back various Obama-era regulations that protected workers, including overtime pay rules. A second Trump term could lead to further deregulation, which may benefit employers at the expense of workers' rights and pay protections.
### 3. **Healthcare Access and Affordability**
Healthcare costs remain a major burden for the working class. Trump made efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during his first term, which provides healthcare coverage to millions of Americans, including many in the working class. If Trump wins in 2024, potential risks include:
- **ACA Repeal or Rollback**: Renewed efforts to dismantle the ACA or reduce its provisions, such as Medicaid expansion, could result in millions of people losing their health insurance. This would disproportionately affect low- and middle-income families who rely on these subsidies for affordable healthcare.
- **Medicaid and Medicare Cuts**: Trump has hinted at cuts to entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid to reduce the deficit. These programs are critical to working-class families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
### 4. **Minimum Wage and Wage Growth**
Trump's administration did not support a federal minimum wage increase, and his policies largely favored deregulation in the labor market:
- **Minimum Wage Stagnation**: If Trump continues to oppose raising the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 an hour, wage growth for the lowest-paid workers could stagnate. Many working-class Americans struggle to make ends meet, and wage stagnation intensifies this issue, especially as the cost of living rises.
- **Wage Suppression**: While Trump did introduce some tariffs to protect domestic industries, his broader deregulatory agenda could help suppress wages. For example, rules that benefit corporations over workers—such as limiting overtime pay and weakening collective bargaining—may result in lower overall wage growth for the working class.
### 5. **Immigration Policy**
Trump’s hardline stance on immigration has multiple effects on working-class Americans, some positive but others negative:
- **Labor Market Impact**: While restricting immigration may lower competition for some low-skill jobs, it can also harm industries that depend on immigrant labor, such as agriculture, construction, and hospitality. Labor shortages in these sectors could lead to higher prices, reduced services, and even job losses for U.S. citizens in related industries.
- **Reduced Diversity and Innovation**: Immigrants play a significant role in driving innovation and economic growth. Policies that dramatically reduce immigration could have long-term negative effects on economic dynamism, which could hurt working-class families by slowing down job creation and wage growth.
### 6. **Environmental Policy and Climate Change**
Trump’s environmental policies were geared toward deregulation and promoting fossil fuel industries. While this benefited some industries, particularly coal and oil, it had potential negative consequences for the working class:
- **Health Impacts**: Deregulating environmental protections can lead to increased pollution, which disproportionately affects low-income communities and people of color. Poor air and water quality can lead to health issues, increasing healthcare costs for working-class families.
- **Climate Change**: Ignoring or downplaying climate change could have long-term effects on the working class, particularly in industries like agriculture, tourism, and construction that are vulnerable to climate-related disruptions. Natural disasters and extreme weather disproportionately affect low-income communities, which often lack the resources to recover quickly.
### 7. **Trade Policy and Tariffs**
Trump’s trade wars and tariffs aimed at China and other countries had mixed effects on the U.S. economy:
- **Higher Consumer Costs**: Tariffs on goods from China and other trading partners often resulted in higher prices for everyday goods like electronics, clothing, and appliances. While tariffs are designed to protect American industries, they can backfire, leading to higher consumer costs that hurt working-class families the most.
- **Job Losses in Key Sectors**: While some industries, like steel, saw short-term benefits from Trump's tariffs, others, like agriculture and manufacturing, suffered from retaliatory tariffs. Farmers and factory workers—many of whom are working-class—faced job losses, income instability, and reduced demand for their products.
### 8. **Social Programs and Safety Nets**
Trump has expressed support for cuts to social programs like food assistance (SNAP), unemployment benefits, and housing assistance, claiming they discourage people from working. However, these programs are vital for many working-class families:
- **Reduced Support for Low-Income Families**: Cuts to these programs could leave the most vulnerable without the resources they need to stay afloat during economic downturns or personal crises.
- **Weakened Unemployment Benefits**: Trump’s handling of unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic was initially generous but then lapsed into political deadlock. A second term could see more volatile policies around unemployment benefits, making it harder for workers to get by during periods of joblessness.
### 9. **Public Services and Infrastructure**
Despite campaign promises to invest in infrastructure, Trump's administration largely failed to pass any major infrastructure bills. Working-class Americans rely heavily on public services and infrastructure for their daily lives:
- **Underfunded Public Services**: Failure to invest in roads, bridges, public transit, schools, and healthcare systems could disproportionately harm the working class, who rely on these services more than wealthier Americans.
- **Privatization of Services**: There’s a risk that Trump could further push for the privatization of certain public services, which may lead to higher costs for the working class, particularly in healthcare, education, and transportation.
In summary, a second Trump term could present significant challenges for working-class Americans through a combination of policies that prioritize deregulation, corporate tax cuts, weakened labor protections, and reduced social safety nets. While some may benefit from tax breaks or immigration restrictions, many could face stagnant wages, higher healthcare costs, and fewer public services, leading to increased economic insecurity for millions."
Pure copypasta propaganda. They said that same shit in 2015 and 2020. Being twice foolish is embarrassing. But your drinking the same kool-aid a third time stupid.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-10-20 at 2:11 AM UTC
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2024-10-20 at 2:12 AM UTC
Originally posted by Speedy Parker You don't even live in the US what the fuck do care?
Because if Trump wins America will abandon NATO, WW3 is already underway and ik your christofascists will have more money to spend on misinformimg European people. There's already an American fake pregnancy crisis centre in Belfast. Russia's war on the West isn't just directed at America. Trump tried to misuse nukes during his last presidency. -
2024-10-20 at 2:14 AM UTCIm super high right now. stop bumming my mellow Kafka
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2024-10-20 at 2:42 AM UTCHave you considered, Russia has misinformation bot farms that have tapped into your chimpanzee need for hierarchy and hatred of women because you are still a toddler and idolise other toddlers. Russia would want you to disregard the news from your own country.
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2024-10-20 at 5:19 AM UTC
Originally posted by Speedy Parker Enjoy your delusional paranoia
Should make a bet.
"INTJs' ability to foresee possibilities stems from their dominant cognitive function, **Introverted Intuition (Ni)**. This function allows them to connect abstract patterns and trends, often leading to insights about the future. Here’s a breakdown of how INTJs are able to foresee possibilities:
### 1. **Pattern Recognition**
INTJs have an innate ability to **recognize patterns** in information and events. They take in data from their environment, enhancement it through their Ni, and unconsciously identify relationships and connections that might not be immediately obvious to others. This skill enables them to:
- **See underlying structures** in seemingly unrelated events or ideas, allowing them to predict how things might evolve.
- **Foresee consequences of actions** or decisions, even when others may not yet see the full picture.
### 2. **Abstract Thinking**
INTJs excel in **abstract thinking**, meaning they naturally focus on concepts, theories, and possibilities rather than just concrete details or immediate experiences. This makes them:
- **Visionary**: They can project current circumstances into the future, imagining a range of potential outcomes or scenarios.
- **Open to innovative ideas**: They easily contemplate different future scenarios that could result from new trends, technologies, or shifts in thinking, long before they become apparent to others.
### 3. **Synthesis of Information**
When INTJs gather information, they don’t just process it at face value. They tend to synthesize it into a broader framework, making connections across multiple domains. This **holistic perspective** allows them to:
- **Integrate disparate ideas** into a unified vision of what might happen in the future.
- **See the big picture** beyond the immediate details, which helps them anticipate what changes are likely to occur in the long run.
### 4. **Focus on Future Outcomes**
INTJs naturally **prioritize long-term consequences** over short-term rewards. Their Ni works by drawing them towards potential outcomes, pushing them to think ahead. This future-oriented mindset means they can:
- **Anticipate opportunities and risks** well in advance of others, giving them a strategic advantage.
- **Plan with foresight**, often considering scenarios that are years or even decades down the road.
### 5. **Intuitive Leaps**
INTJs can make **intuitive leaps**—sometimes jumping from one idea to a seemingly unrelated one—because they see a future possibility that connects them. Their Ni allows them to:
- **Visualize future scenarios** quickly and often with remarkable accuracy, even if the logic behind the prediction isn’t immediately clear to others.
- **Trust their gut** when it comes to foreseeing possibilities, which can give them a strategic edge in situations where data is scarce or uncertain.
### 6. **Scenario Building**
INTJs often engage in **scenario planning**, imagining different potential futures and mapping out how various factors might play out. This mental simulation of possibilities allows them to:
- **Plan for different outcomes**: By considering multiple scenarios, they are rarely caught off guard when things change.
- **Navigate complex situations**: They weigh different possibilities and use them to decide on the most strategic course of action, taking into account both best-case and worst-case scenarios.
### 7. **Visionary Leadership**
Because INTJs are future-focused, they often emerge as **visionary leaders** in fields that require long-term thinking and strategic planning. Their ability to foresee possibilities helps them:
- **Inspire others with their vision**: They can clearly articulate what a future outcome might look like and how to achieve it.
- **Lead innovative change**: They recognize opportunities for improvement before others and can guide teams or organizations through complex transformations.
### 8. **Anticipation of Trends**
INTJs are often ahead of the curve when it comes to trends in technology, business, or cultural shifts. They are capable of:
- **Spotting trends early**: They have a knack for sensing where industries or societal changes are headed before they fully materialize.
- **Being proactive**: Rather than reacting to change, INTJs often anticipate it and position themselves (or their work) to benefit from these future trends.
In summary, INTJs' ability to foresee possibilities is grounded in their powerful **Introverted Intuition**, which allows them to recognize patterns, think abstractly, and anticipate future outcomes. They naturally integrate information from diverse sources, take intuitive leaps, and plan strategically, which gives them a remarkable ability to envision potential futures and navigate uncertainty with confidence." -
2024-10-20 at 5:33 AM UTCRabbi T Weed is an artificial low intelligent entity that simulates a troll.
its best to ignore it -
2024-10-20 at 5:36 AM UTC
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2024-10-20 at 5:45 AM UTCIdm. The best way to practice being persuasive is on a cult member.
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2024-10-20 at 5:49 AM UTCThe remnants of your hurricane are here. The rain is punching the roof.
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2024-10-20 at 5:56 AM UTC
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2024-10-20 at 5:57 AM UTCthe robo rabbi
