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The most popular politicians nationwide in the US are DSA-aligned, that is a fact.

05.08.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My argument is based on facts rather than feelings, though.

05.08.2025 02:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think one should not choose allies who harm your chances to fight fascism, as Cheney does.

05.08.2025 02:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was Harris wrong or not? I agree Bernie was wrong, can you criticize Harris too?

04.08.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Minimize cruelty? Not eliminate it?

03.08.2025 03:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sigh

01.08.2025 00:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

I mean, you didnt answer anything, you replied to questions with more questions

31.07.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

His defense was very fun to watch. Even on routine plays, his quick release on throws is beautiful.

31.07.2025 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Because you replied to me?

31.07.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm not getting it. Specifically, what does Cuban think Dems can do to help the people in Kerrville, as he asked?

31.07.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What does "seize the opportunity" mean?

31.07.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What elected Democrat has any power in Kerrville? Be specific

31.07.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will you report on this one?

31.07.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Endorsed by a pro-Frey PAC, not endorsed by the DFL. Aurin Chowdhury is the DFL endorsed candidate for Ward 12 that Becka is running against.

31.07.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're trying to protect your money, that's all.

29.07.2025 04:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Senate is an undemocratic throwback to aristocracy, and should be abolished

29.07.2025 04:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lots of good ones in 1991, but hard to top this:

29.07.2025 03:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sandersโ€™s flawed statistic: 500,000 medical bankruptcies a year

Sandersโ€™s flawed statistic: 500,000 medical bankruptcies a year

Debtors were asked whether medical expenses, or loss of work related to illness, contributed to their bankruptcies. Of those who responded, 66.5 percent said at least one of those factors contributed โ€œsomewhatโ€ or โ€œvery much.โ€

Debtors were asked whether medical expenses, or loss of work related to illness, contributed to their bankruptcies. Of those who responded, 66.5 percent said at least one of those factors contributed โ€œsomewhatโ€ or โ€œvery much.โ€

When we asked Himmelstein whether Sanders was quoting his study accurately, he said yes.

Himmelstein wrote: โ€œ37 percent of filers said medical bills โ€˜very muchโ€™ contributed to their bankruptcy. Even if you use that restricted definition, then Sandersโ€™s statement is accurate โ€” or an underestimate. There are about 700,000 bankruptcy filings each year. Many filings are joint husband/wife filings, and based on our past research, we estimate that on average 2.71 persons reside in each debtorโ€™s household. So the total number of persons who undergo bankruptcy is about 1.9 million annually.

When we asked Himmelstein whether Sanders was quoting his study accurately, he said yes. Himmelstein wrote: โ€œ37 percent of filers said medical bills โ€˜very muchโ€™ contributed to their bankruptcy. Even if you use that restricted definition, then Sandersโ€™s statement is accurate โ€” or an underestimate. There are about 700,000 bankruptcy filings each year. Many filings are joint husband/wife filings, and based on our past research, we estimate that on average 2.71 persons reside in each debtorโ€™s household. So the total number of persons who undergo bankruptcy is about 1.9 million annually.

This is a classic case of cherry-picking a number from a scientific study and twisting it to make a political point.

Three Pinocchios

This is a classic case of cherry-picking a number from a scientific study and twisting it to make a political point. Three Pinocchios

My favorite WaPo fact-check is the one where they gave Bernie three Pinocchios for accurately citing a study.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/201...

20.08.2024 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2016    ๐Ÿ” 376    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 60    ๐Ÿ“Œ 30

If retaking the first ballot was a priority for Frey, why did they clog up the process with other delay tactics?

25.07.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The misrepresentation is that Frey's team intentionally slowed down the process, because they were trying to run out the clock and get no endorsement. You didn't cover that at all

25.07.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It seems likely you have very little real-world (non social media) contact with left organizing.

24.07.2025 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The thing is, there is plenty to criticize about the organizing of the left. But your posts indicate moreso a desire to relitigate intra-party fights from the past, rather than any actual contact with *current* on-the-ground organizing being done by (yes, sometimes young white) leftists

24.07.2025 00:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a surprise that your example is from 9 years ago. Have you done any organizing since then, or just reliving of the past?

24.07.2025 00:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think organizing 101 is: you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

23.07.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

All people post more than they pitch in, your claim is empty, you just want to shit on young white leftists.

23.07.2025 04:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're the one who made a sweeping generalization

23.07.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The best organizers where I live are young leftists, most of them happen to be white too.

23.07.2025 02:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The center argues that leftists must fall in line or else when there is a centrist candidate, but will not agree in the reverse conditions.

21.07.2025 00:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I call bs

20.07.2025 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The bigger point is that Mamdani was not saying that we don't need *any* form of policing and incarceration, he was saying that the current system does not work well for the purpose of safety, and he's correct to question the system for that reason.

19.07.2025 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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