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MURDER, POLITICS, AND THE END OF THE JAZZ AGE
by Michael Wolraich
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Americans' Willingness to Vote for Presidential Candidates From Certain Groups
— Rob Henderson (@robkhenderson) February 28, 2020
Black: 96%
Catholic: 95%
Hispanic: 95%
A woman: 94%
Jewish: 93%
An evangelical Christian: 80%
Gay/lesbian: 76%
Under age 40: 71%
Muslim: 66%
Over age 70: 63%
A socialist: 47%https://t.co/9g6minauwL pic.twitter.com/nvYgy1X65I
The intra-Palestinian meeting in Moscow has precedent
— Hanna Notte (@HannaNotte) February 29, 2024
Russia's hosted such meetings in the past, most recently Feb 2019
Russia has long lamented the US' "monopolization" of the peace process & tried to carve out a niche for itself: mediating among the disunited Palestinians/2
Here's what I told them: https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/
Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force https://t.co/pCoDg05irX
— Gareth Harris (@garethharr) December 28, 2023
Location: U.S. Embassy and residential compounds
Events: Heavy gunfire is occuring around the area of the U.S. Embassy and residential compounds adjacent to the Trutier area of Tabarre. All Embassy personnel have been instructed to remain indoors and shelter-in-place until further notice. All others should avoid the area.
Actions to take:
- Avoid the area;
- Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;
- Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and
- If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.
By The Editorial Board @ Bloomberg.com, December 8, 2023
A mass expulsion of Afghan migrants could destabilize the region and fuel radicalization. The West should pressure Islamabad to change course.
All eyes on #Chad right now
Chad has two internet trunks coming into the country: One from the Red Sea via Sudan; the other from Cameroon. Not possible for the totality of the country's internet network to be shut unless done centrally. A lot of rumors swirling; few facts. https://t.co/N6bDJZ2ixO
BREAKING: Three loss prevention employees in Macy’s across the street from Philadelphia City Hall stabbed, one of them has died from stab wounds, @PhillyPolice sources tell me. Police converged on the store as the three workers were rushed to Jefferson Hospital. pic.twitter.com/4U1eKycL4W
Former US Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As Secret Agent For Cuba https://t.co/LDwo4ZJI1K
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 4, 2023
[Chapter I news is HERE, Oct. 7 til today]
You don’t get it.
— George Deek (@GeorgeDeek) December 2, 2023
It’s not about an UNRWA teacher who held an Israeli kid hostage in his house.
It’s all about how for 75 years you have destroyed the future of generations of Palestinians, including my family.
My cousins in Arab countries are still not citizens - not even the… https://t.co/nv6anubGhc
Note 'Community Notes' attached to UNWRA's statement.
Imperialism for me but not for thee?
It's wild that Venezuela is now holding a vote on whether 2/3 of Guyana actually belongs to them! Analysts suggest that Modoru may want military action to pump up his sinking popularity.
Could we have a war in South America?!?
"The people who live in Essequibo are largely… pic.twitter.com/QvMEjkkgwy
The lack of a cohesive delegation has allowed attention-seeking lawmakers to act on their own.
McCarthy: “You have [Rep. Matt] Gaetz, who belongs in jail…”
Gaetz: “Tough words from a guy who sucker punches people in the back. The only assault I committed was against Kevin’s fragile ego.”https://t.co/LctPuz6Pcf
By Martinn Pengelly in Washington DC for TheGuardian.com, Nov. 30
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down
"Both the AU and the intl community place more weight on whether elections are held than whether they are free and fair. Sanctions/expulsions occur when there is a coup but not necessarily when elections are rigged or if an “institutional coup” occurs." https://t.co/m9dNimJP0D
— Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) November 28, 2023
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Comments
As long as this set of facts makes you believe racism is gone, everything is OK. For you.
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 7:22am
Because of course, ability to vote for a black is the only issue around racism.
Why do you keep playing at grade school level? Is this fun for you?
by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 7:49am
I'm responding to the title of the post.
Edit to add:
Saying who you would vote for does not equate with who you actually vote for.
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 9:17am
So the fuck what? Are we going to ever discuss anything real, or more word games and parsing the obvious? Yes, racism still exists and will exist in various forms in 500 years. can we move on now?
by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 9:25am
No we can't move on. We can act to decrease racism.
We can challenge voter suppression
We can challenge housing discrimination
We can challenge banks the charge different rates for blacks regardless of credit status.
We can challenge bias in the judicial system.
Etc.
No, we cannot move on. We have to pay attention to racism when we see it. That is how progress occurs.
It is identical to pointing out the flaws in the Trump administration, and working to combat the errors. We cannot move on.
Edit to add:
A ranking of the Black Agenda of Democratic candidates
https://www.theroot.com/every-democratic-candidates-black-agenda-ranked-1841959166
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 9:47am
If you're going to argue stupid shit about whether racism still exists which nobody except you ever contends we're saying. Welcome to Mickey Mouse kindergarten.
Instead you just derailed the whole purpose for this post, you asshole. Hey, every day is 1617, right?
by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 9:52am
I merely responded to the title of the post.
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:48am
The title of the post does not refer to the whole world, the title of the post refers to the content of the post.
Which is: a poll asking about characteristics that don't discourage you from voting for a president.
That content shows only 4% of Americans now consider race a factor when voting for a president.
The title of the post also served double duty as a joke about Bernie. Many people are clearly still prejudiced against socialists for president. In addition, many people do not want to vote for someone over 70, which reflects on more of the candidates.
That went way over your head in your jihad where you take everything both literally and personally.
By the way, the reason that "Catholic" is on the list is because at the time JFK was elected, many people did not think a Catholic president capable of keeping church and state separate. And were in fact quite prejudiced against Catholics. That changed.
Again, the title was basically a joke about Bernie.
by artappraiser on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 3:48pm
I would like to reiterate: the title of a post is supposed to refer to the post.
Also, in case it's not clear to you: the writer of any post would not always be thinking "how would rmrd with his special obsessions take this? He may not understand"
by artappraiser on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 3:59pm
OK, "What Racism?", is a joke about Bernie Sanders. Got it.
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 4:16pm
It's tongue-in-cheek referring to elections - "socialism is the new black" in this case. But way too deep, apparently. What would Ta-Nehisi say?
by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 4:32pm
Coates would ask, "WTF did she just say?"
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 5:18pm
READ!!! Can you? Then answer "where's the proof of rampant racism" in this Gallup doc?
Does NOT show people judging by race.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ER02dWLU4AAuYhw?format=png&name=small
AGAIN: the title refers to the content.
I was NOT making a post on racism in general. I was making a post about a tweeted doc. Pointing out an interesting doc, even if one didn't get the inside joke.
by artappraiser on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 4:58pm
Socialism is the new black. Got it.
by rmrd0000 on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 5:25pm
Great point:
by artappraiser on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 10:21am