zbyte64

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[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 18 points 1 week ago (12 children)

Best we can do is Gavin Newsom. Democratic leadership is brain dead ATM.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 21 points 1 week ago

Being a billionaire is like staying alive long enough to be a villain. They were great at something but nothing justifies holding that much power for so long.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 20 points 1 week ago

Also introduced voucher schools because he didn't want teachers telling him laptops won't solve education

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 23 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Missing from the article: lessons learned.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 6 points 1 week ago

I am high and you are correct.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The people with Trumpgret didn't get there by people telling them they fucked up. These people don't value your opinion so telling them they're wrong is fulfilling your own needs, not anyone else's.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You can address the inaction of voters without making it about blaming individuals with as much power as yourself. But telling people "I told you so" serves a different need.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 0 points 1 week ago (5 children)

How exactly does blaming your neighbors create meaningful change? I don't care whether you think it's right or wrong, I am asking how it actually helps improve the system.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems -3 points 1 week ago (7 children)

That's oligarchy apologetics bullshit to keep us from changing the system. No need to make things more democratic if we're blaming the majority of people.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 40 points 1 week ago (37 children)

*Won the popular vote but still a minority (<50%) voted for this.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It was a system of checks and balances, but the Democrats went along with consolidating power. So while yes, they aren't the direct cause, they were the adults in the room and they failed in that responsibility.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Every empire's days are numbered, but I don't think I can count that high

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