My take on why many (white) progressives say that Israel is making the US go to war is that they would very much prefer that to be the case than to have to examine their own culpability and participation in America's white supremacist militaristic reality.
So much easier if it's outsiders.
Posts by George Potter
As a fan of the book... nothing could have saved this movie.
Reality has a liberal bias.
Navigating presumptions of dangerousness and guilt is exhausting. Bryan Stevenson talks to Katie Couric (@katiecouric.bsky.social) about the commitment to truth-telling in the face of racial bias and bigotry: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kT_...
No one is going to mention this poor lady's hands? She needs a day off from crushing rocks.
Really glad Democrats saved the fucking filibuster so they could NOT USE IT.
Fucking cowards
Sir, you described what is already happening.
I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Remember, you only regret the scones that you *don’t* eat.
Thank you! It tastes pretty good too.
Let there be gluten!
The first fun print for myself from the new 3d printer. Needs sanding, paint, and a pass with rub'n buff but I'm quite happy.
Okay of all the ways I've seen to boost engagement, this makes the most sense.
I don't think establishment dems are *playing* dead.
The appropriate response is "Fuck you. Cadia stands." It's every bit as serious as the "request."
I feel seen!
Happy 35th Anniversary to the "Pale Blue Dot" photograph. Thank you Dr. Sagan for giving it context.
So do humans... it just isn't as mercifully quick.
(Please note; humorous sarcasm)
Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough.
News like this makes it hard to stay compassionate towards those who still support Trump.
I love soft snows. The world gets a little slower, a little quieter, the light is even soft. Getting out of my car at work was tough.
Hey Alexa: Define evil.
I miss not living in a timeline where legit headlines look like something The Onion came up with.
This is a flat-out, clear-cut violation of the First Amendment.
"The people who persuaded me that Republicans are fascist are Republicans. What this tells me is that actions are persuasive in ways words are not. I mention this because a lot of people seem to think that what is needed in this moment is persuasion."
www.the-reframe.com/youve-persua...
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
A toast to all the big brain ladies moving us all forward. Thank you all so very much!