Matthew Lasar

Why third parties always fail. - YouTube Since the founding of the USA, no independent political party has turned the country from a two party to a stable three party political system. Why?

Why third parties always fail. Three episodes out and I'm working on number four . . . www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything Why third parties always fail. Part three: how the Federalists rigged the system.

How the federalists rigged the US electoral system to doom third parties. youtu.be/4IY73t5xqTc?...
#federalists #thirdparties #hamilton #madison

I've realized that my ability to say things that nobody pays attention to is my secret super power.

The End of Work, circa 1828. publicdomainreview.org/collection/m...
#endofwork #automation

If you see something, say something. #freegaza

#freegaza

YouTube video by The Valencia Street Art Wall The Art Wall: free Palestine edition

The Art Wall of Valencia Street, free Palestine edition. youtu.be/F_4YYLdtgcI?...
#freepalestine #gaza #sanfrancisco #streetart #murals #missiondistrict

When I become dictator Mozart's D-Minor requiem will be required music in every action video game. And don't hit me up for substitutes like the Brahms or Verdi's or Faure's.
#choralmusic #mozart #videogames #classicalmusic

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YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything It's Congress's fault! Why third parties in the United States always fail, part two.

My obsession with why third parties in the USA fail continues with this video comparing our "first past the post" congressional election system to proportional systems found in Europe + elsewhere. Very nerdy stuff but I tried to spice it up with cute furry graphics. Enjoy.
youtu.be/n1r4TTse-9A?...

I think I've asked this before, but is there any poll in which respondents are asked to rate the American electorate?
#polls #voters #elections

"What rhubarb, senna, or what purgative drug will scour these English hence?" - Macbeth

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything The real reason why third parties in the USA always fail, part one.

Video #1 of a five part series on why it is so hard for third parties to get anywhere in the USA. youtu.be/zIwphDEsJbU?...
#thirdparties #USA #congress #elections #thirdparty

Yes, I control the weather. What kind of weather would you like? #weathercontrol #mtg

"Seagull" is ancient Aramaic for "you gonna finish those fries?"

Wow. Who could have seen this coming? #trump #epstein

I really wish Musk would call it The Revenge Party.

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything A short chronology of dead USA third parties

Here's a little vid for you third party whisperers. youtu.be/a_VlcIQt0Cw?...
#thirdparty #elonmusk #democracy #americaparty

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for Chief Justice. ASAP please.

‘I want my vote back’: Trump-voting family stunned after Canadian mother detained over immigration status Family of Cynthia Olivera reconsiders support for president after Ice detained her at green card interview

How many more stories like this will pop up? A lot, I bet. And putting aside any visceral response about the election choice this family made, how can they help sour voters on Republicans?

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything The cat's meat men of London.

Here’s my video version of the story. youtu.be/C0qbz4DdHVA?...

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything The cat's meat men of London.

youtu.be/C0qbz4DdHVA?...

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything "The world has never had a good definition of liberty."

Happy Fourth of July.
youtu.be/AUCLMGBqeE8?...
#liberty #fourthofjuly #july4

Did Collins and Murkowski flip a coin over who would vote no? Probably not since Collins is up for re-election soon. These two have a long history of voting no and claiming they voted on principle only when the Repubs will clearly prevail, even if they need the VP's vote.

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything Can the lone star tick save the earth?

Yes, I am hoping that the lone star tick can help fight climate change. That's how desperate I am. youtu.be/9aqZhco4fYQ?...
#ticks #climatechange #lonestartick #beef #methane

What will "big balls" do next? Cutbacks at the SPCA? Pre-school teaching assistant layoff expert? The possibilities are endless.

YouTube video by lasar's histories of everything The cat's meat men of London.

The 19th century was brutal. Here's what people in London did before humanitarians invented canned cat food. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0qb...
#cats #catfood #london #meat

I am making a YouTube about how ticks could save the earth. Here's a fossilized tick from around 90 million years ago. You're welcome.

Mission accomplished.

In the sage words of Donna Summer: "I can't make you happy if you're not happy already."

Based on my frequent use the Merlin bird ID app, I have concluded that House Finches are San Francisco's secret government.
#birds #sanfrancisco #housefinch