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[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

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Randall, a two-term Washington state senator, defeated her opponent, Republican state Sen. Drew MacEwen, according to Decision Desk HQ. She was heavily favored to win election in the deep-blue district, which Democrats have controlled since 1965.

It seems to just help divide the working class and to continue to increase tribalism.

You do you!

True!

I wonder if the numbers will have an impactful change when comparing the people that said they would move out of the U.S. due to 2016/2020/2024.

[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It is important to escape our self-built echo chambers. Many independent journalists and commentators spoke of an increase in minority support for Trump and Harris not reaching the Biden numbers.

We must focus on building up a grassroots movement that is for the working class and moving away from the duopoly.

Stay hopeful!

 

DDHQ made the call after declaring Trump the projected winner of Pennsylvania and Alaska, which got him to exactly 270 electoral votes.

[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (6 children)

State polling showed they were really close in these ten swing states, so no surprise.

Our economy, our proxy wars that we are funding, and shifts in political views for some due to all these conflicts might have something to do with this.

Harris was not that popular in her presidential run in 2020 as well.

The data will be interesting when it is compared to 2016/2020/2024; I wonder if voter turnout increased or decreased!

[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world 40 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

That would require money, which most of the working class does not have.

The people spewing this rhetoric are those higher up the food chain; moving out of the US was also said in 2016 and 2020.


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But what does it take to move to Canada? Is it even possible for Americans? And how difficult would it be? In short, it's not an easy journey, but it can be done.

To gain permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship, the process is complicated. You must be 18 years old. Then, you can apply several different ways — via specific provinces, via a special entrepreneur route, with help from a family member or spouse already living in Canada or through Québec, which has special immigration requirements, Business Insider reported.

The more skills you have, including fluency in English and French, the higher you'll "score" on applications, making you all the more likely to gain residency.

Skilled workers are able to apply for residency via a fast track, called the Express Entry system. Under that, skilled workers are transitioned into new roles in the country and given scores based on their talents and job prospects when they apply that then contribute to where they're placed and if they're placed. Those with top scores are given permanent residency on a Canadian work visa.

Once a permanent residence, you're entitled to healthcare coverage and are able to work, study and travel anywhere in the country. But, you can't vote, run for office or hold certain jobs with top security clearances.

Permanent residents could lose their status if they aren't in Canada for at least 730 of the days during the first five years of their tenure, and to continue it after five years, they must meet that requirement and then declare their intent to stay Canadian. The only exception is for Crown servants or their families working on behalf of Canada abroad.

Those requirements must be met plus some to become a citizen. Permanent residents have to be physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the first five years of their permanent residency — more specifically before the date their applications are signed. Consistency is key — inconsistency in living and simply being in Canada can be a red flag to immigration officers reviewing citizenship applications.

Income tax filings have to be sent for three years of that five-year period leading up to the date of the application signing, which is to show the Canadian authorities that the individual's job is legit. You must also speak English or French, not necessarily fluently, but you have to be able to prove that you can make small talk in one of those languages, including giving directions and using basic grammar and being able to describe yourself.

A general knowledge of Canada is also required, including history, values and other institutions and symbols of Canada. The test is written but can be delivered orally.

Even then, there are a number of reasons why an application can be denied despite meeting the aforementioned requirements. Any crimes committed within four years of the application submission are likely to disqualify a prospective citizen.

X users flocked to the social media platform, which is owned by Elon Musk, to vent their frustrations and discuss their plans. Many joked about moving to Canada amid the results, like user @desjjong, who wrote, Chat if yall fumble this country’s election im moving to Canada or sum s---."^[[1] https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/can-americans-move-to-canada-if-trump-wins-us-citizens-consider-post-election-move-here-s-what-it-takes/ar-AA1tAjXg]

 

This piano ballad grand masterpiece became the signature song and the centerpiece of their simultaneous twin double album releases Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II.

Clocking in at almost 9 minutes, “November Rain” features Rose’s desperate vocal and heartfelt piano. A depressing autumn tale of lost love, Slash’s inspired soaring guitar solos and the band’s dramatic dynamics over a crescendo of a swirling string section backed by a powerful choir make the song an instant classic.

The song had been a work-in-progress since 1983. Former GNR co-founder and guitarist Tracii Guns explained:

When we were doing that EP for L.A. Guns, like ‘83? He was playing “November Rain”—and it was called “November Rain”—you know, on piano. Way back then, it was the only thing he knew how to play, but it was his. He’d go, “Someday this song is gonna be really cool.” And I’d go, “It’s cool now.” “But it’s not done”, you know, he used to say. And, like, anytime we’d be at a hotel or anywhere, there’d be a piano; he’d just kinda play that music. And I’d go, “When are you gonna finish that already”, you know? And he’d go, “I don’t know what to do with it.”

The lyrics and video are based on a short story by Del James called “Without You” from a collection called The Language of Fear, which was brought back to market in 2008 after being out of print. The new version of the book contains an intro by Axl Rose, who wrote:

Del James has a personal knowledge of most of the situations he writes about, and has a love of the gutter from having been there.

James has also contributed lyrics to GNR songs The Garden" and “Yesterdays” and has directed several music videos.

“November Rain” hit #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #9 in Germany where it charted for 51 weeks, #5 in Australia riding the Top 10 for 22 weeks and #7 in New Zealand ending 1992 as their second best-selling single.^[[1] https://genius.com/Guns-n-roses-november-rain-lyrics]

 

One year ago today Palestinian fighters led by Hamas launched an unprecedented military offensive out of the Gaza Strip.

The immediate goal was to inflict a shattering blow against Israel’s army bases and militarized settlements which have besieged Gaza’s inhabitants for decades – all of which are built on land that Palestinian families were expelled from in 1948.

The bigger goal was to shatter a status quo in which Israel, the United States and their accomplices believed they had effectively sidelined the Palestinian cause, and to bring that struggle for liberation back to the forefront of world attention.

[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world -2 points 1 month ago

Young or old, propaganda works on those of all ages; building up our critical thinking skills should be the goal for everyone.

Just looking at the current political tribalism, it is at an all-time high again.

Owner-class media (Main Stream Media or Legacy Media) trust is at an all-time low, while independent journalists are increasing their grassroots support.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20616665

@MaxBlumenthal

Our documentary shredding Israel's genocidal post-Oct 7 lies, Atrocity Inc., is now live


@TheGrayzoneNews

Atrocity Inc: How Israel Sells The Destruction Of Gaza

Watch @MaxBlumenthal's new documentary takedown of the media deceptions and hoaxes Israel pushed to manufacture consent for its genocidal assault on Gaza

In collaboration w/ @propandco & @sutjhally


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Atrocity Inc.

A documentary by Max Blumenthal that takes us through the events of October 7th and the meticulously manufactured lies that came out of Israeli media. Atrocity Inc. takes a deep look at the mechanisms behind the propaganda created to serve Israeli goals.


Source: https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1843320308654387634

 

@MaxBlumenthal

Our documentary shredding Israel's genocidal post-Oct 7 lies, Atrocity Inc., is now live


@TheGrayzoneNews

Atrocity Inc: How Israel Sells The Destruction Of Gaza

Watch @MaxBlumenthal's new documentary takedown of the media deceptions and hoaxes Israel pushed to manufacture consent for its genocidal assault on Gaza

In collaboration w/ @propandco & @sutjhally


Edit: added screenshot

Screenshot:


Atrocity Inc.

A documentary by Max Blumenthal that takes us through the events of October 7th and the meticulously manufactured lies that came out of Israeli media. Atrocity Inc. takes a deep look at the mechanisms behind the propaganda created to serve Israeli goals.


Source: https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1843320308654387634

 

British rapper Lowkey’s music has been entwined with activism since he first picked up a mic, and true to form, he joins Piers Morgan Uncensored with political fire in his belly. Openly anti-Zionist and pro-Palestine, Lowkey lays the blame for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East squarely at the feet of Israel.

Piers Morgan counters, saying that both Hamas and Hezbollah are fully committed to the destruction of the Jewish state, and their attacks would inevitably draw an IDF response.

Piers then brings in Lebanese-American terror commentator Brigitte Gabriel, who claims that Israel had always wanted peace, and withdrew from Gaza in 2005. Lowkey is shocked by her statement that "Palestinians have brought this on themselves", and directly accuses her organisation ACT for America of accepting funding from organisations that invest in illegal settlements in the West Bank.

Timestamps:

  1. 00:00 - Introduction
  2. 01:44 - Where we are now with this war?
  3. 03:30 - Would you say the majority of people killed on October 7 were killed by Hamas?
  4. 05:30 - Why are you trying to diminish the scale of what happened?
  5. 07:09 - How would you respond on October 8 if you were the Israeli Government?
  6. 11:24 - Israel believes Hamas and Hezbollah when they say they want to destroy Israel
  7. 14:01 - Was October 7 a terror attack?
  8. 14:30 - Have you watched the Hamas footage of October 7?
  9. 19:56 - Was it resistance or terrorism?
  10. 20:20 - Brigitte Gabriel joins the discussion
  11. 24:05 - Do you accept Palestinians should have the same rights as the rest of us?
  12. 30:13 - Do you condemn the expansion of settlements on the West Bank?
  13. 31:38 - Do you condemn what happened on October 7?

#israel #palestine #hamas #piersmorgan #interview #debate

 

BlackRock and other asset managers are profiting off of every aspect of your life. It's not a conspiracy — it's an open restructuring of society.


Key Points:

  1. Asset Management Dynamics: BlackRock’s model relies on managing institutional funds, but the real money comes from everyday investors like pension funds. This disconnect limits public control over investments.
  2. Universal Ownership Risks: Holding shares across various sectors can lead to anti-competitive behavior, as companies may avoid price competition, harming consumers.
  3. Political Ties: BlackRock’s connections to government officials raise concerns about a revolving door that may lead to conflicts of interest in policy-making.
  4. Voting Behavior: Asset managers often vote in line with company executives, prioritizing short-term profits over long-term sustainability, which can hurt broader stakeholder interests.
  5. Shareholder Oligarchy: The shift from widespread shareholder democracy to concentrated power among a few asset managers diminishes individual influence and accountability.
  6. Regulatory Challenges: Efforts to regulate asset managers like BlackRock face resistance, as they profit significantly from their current operational model, complicating oversight.
  7. Public Awareness: Understanding BlackRock’s influence is crucial in advocating for a more equitable financial system that benefits a wider population.
 

An independent documentary & interview series hosted by Abby Martin - reporting on war & inequality from the heart of Empire


Journalist Séamus Malekafzali joins Abby Martin to talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, the assassination of Nasrallah, and the potential for war with Iran. They are also joined by Empire Files producer Mike Prysner.

Read Séamus' work at https://www.seamus-malekafzali.com/

Follow Séamus at https://x.com/seamus_malek

 

Disclaimer: If you are sensitive to the topics of this channel or get triggered by the contents of my videos I advice you to not watch my channel and avoid the subject all-together.

 

Timestamps:

  1. 00:00 Introduction
  2. 01:54 Abubaker Abed reports from Gaza
  3. 19:36 Discussion on Iran's missile strikes on Israel with Ali Abunimah
  4. 50:55 Gaza news report with Nora Barrows-Friedman
  5. 59:14 Roqayah Chamseddine reports from Lebanon about Israel’s killing of Syed Hasan Nasrallah and the situation in Lebanon as Israel escalates its bombardment of the country and Hizballah defends it against a possible Israeli invasion
  6. 01:38:04 Jon Elmer reports on the latest from the battles in Gaza and Lebanon, along with Iraqi and Yemeni missile attacks on Israel
  7. 02:28:23 Group discussion on Iran, Lebanon and Gaza; and where the war could go from here
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