octopus_ink

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[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 11 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

IRL an opener like that receiving a response like that would probably be a sign that these two people are absolutely made for each other, IMO. They'd probably be a fantastic couple and wind up growing old together.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 40 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

But are they ... ignoring the voices of progressives like Mamdani, Sanders, and AOC?

Almost certainly.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 0 points 17 hours ago

I look at the date this video was posted (5 days before the 2024 US presidential election), and (probably) lie to myself that the red hats are no coincidence. It gives me a smidge of amusement in these dark times. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgZsGLeBSic

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

They are already proving the rule of law they claim to adore means nothing to them on many fronts, and on this specific topic of Mamdani have already gone from 0-100. When a court blocks their attempt to revoke his citizenship, then what? "Accidental" ICE abduction I guess, but that might be a little risky even for them with such a high profile and beloved politician.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

Heh. Prior to this year I could not have believe such a thing was even possible. But this year...

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 7 points 1 day ago

These motherfuckers never even learned what a prefix was in 4th grade.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 days ago

Once someone's reading comprehension gate slams one direction in these conversations it's hard to get it to flip the other way sometimes. I also tried, but I expect he'll tell me to fuck off next or something.

Oh well. Thank you for also trying!

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 days ago

So you don't think those people would benefit the most from those programs?

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 days ago

Don’t put words in my mouth my post was clear.

Well, I didn't, but OK.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 days ago

You got me on McGovern!

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 8 points 2 days ago (8 children)

the poorest most easily manipulated people

The people who would benefit the most from Democrat-championed social programs that they now label as "radical" and "socialist" you mean?*

 

*Which is not some blanket endorsement of Democrats. A lot of them are also out of touch, too conservative, and still trying to run the country like it's 1952. I'm eagerly awaiting the rise of a viable 3rd party (but after all these decades I'm not really holding my breath) or the implosion of the Democrats. I was aghast that Trump somehow pulled them right instead of left, but maybe it will result in an implosion from which Bernie, AOC, Jasmine Crockett and such can bring a phoenix out of the ashes.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

LOL I skipped right over that bit.

 
 

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/44520548

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Since this is slightly more than just a screenshot, I'm happy to remove if requested. I think I'm within the rules?

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