I understand that Lebanon has to look out for themselves and recover from the horrific terrorist pager attacks and civilian apartment building bombings of Israel, but this isn't good for Gaza. Now Israel is free to complete their genocide without opposition =( Everyone needs to participate in BDS. We need to pressure Israel in other ways now.
Maybe with that attitude. Bernie's movement rose from people hating the word socialist to everyone freaking out one might become President in less than a year. The Bolsheviks went from 20,000 at the beginning of the year to more than 200,000 and taking over Russia by the October Revolution. Things can change quickly if people put in the effort. Things are already primed. People are looking for a change now.
If people want to look into local chapters of organizations, there's the PSL (socialist), the FRSO (socialist), and the Greens (progressive). Working within the Democratic party is the WFP and DSA. I think it's a bad idea, but there's a faction in the DSA looking to separate from them more, maybe there is in the WFP, too, idk. There's also even more local based organizations that focus on other issues but can be pulled into a political fight later, like tenants unions, Food Not Bombs, labor unions, the Tech Workers Coalition, things like that. Hopefully we can connect these struggles together at some point and make something viable.
Doubt this will help. He's just looking for an excuse to be racist. Still, producing microchips domestically isn't a bad idea either way.
It's fascist thinking. We have to kill them before they kill us! It's how we get genocides.
They've been trained, from nearly a century of propaganda, to deny the possibility of any alternative forms of the government or economy. It's the reason for half of the US's foreign policy.
California was super shit on the ballot measures this year. Voted against increased minimum wage and voted for slavery. This state isn't as blue as people think.
Lawmaker Mia Bonta outlines new bills package to protect reproductive rights in interview with the Guardian
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22316541
> Summary > > California lawmakers are introducing new bills to strengthen abortion access in response to potential nationwide restrictions under Donald Trump’s presidency. > > The proposals include expanding emergency abortion care, increasing access to birth control for Medi-Cal recipients, and improving licensing for alternative birthing centers. > > With abortion rights enshrined in California’s constitution since 2022, the state aims to remain a sanctuary for reproductive care.
Ya I don't mind and I think it's because this place reminds me a lot of old forums or old reddit. I really miss some of my old forums and the community that would be built there.
. The smaller feel also encourages contributing over lurking, because every individual's comment can actually get read, unlike the huge megathreads of reddit.
Now imagine next election one person is threatening to kill 4 children and the other team 6. Well obviously we should save 4! Then next election, we have to kill 6, so we don't vote for the person killing 8. And so on. That's how we got in this predicament.
Exactly. I 100% agree with that sentiment.
Two of the developers are scary communist tankies. And no, I don't think software can be right wing or left wing. Maybe if it's centralized, like X, but the developers of Lemmy can't interfere with Lemmy servers they don't admin, and it's open source (lots of other people contribute to the Lemmy source code at this point and so would be able to spot things added in).
Personally, I think the right way to advertise other competitors on the fediverse isnt to fear monger about the developers, but to say what features the alternatives have that might be good. Also, it is nice to have competitors, so also just to advertise based on the availability of alternative options, since it is nice to have those just in case.
Eh the Democrats really fucked up this last election and haven't made a lot of good decisions since (undoing their 30 day warning to Israel, this, they haven't really been preparing for the Trump admin well like by fast tracking judges or anything, etc).
It's probably just a coincidence but personally I'm okay with the anger getting to a place where another party rises to take their place. This election was the last straw for a lot of people and I think it's finally causing some people to see how not great they are. Everyone's been ignoring it and discouraging dissent against them on Lemmy for a long time now because the election, but there's no reason to hold back. There's no more election now so I doubt it's bots or whatever, it's just people pissed, and rightfully.
As for the lack of other discussion, there's probably just not a lot else to say. It's a bad decision that's obviously bad for environment and the world. There isn't a lot to say about thay other than, "well that sucks."
Right?! I was about to say, this has already been happening now.
The one good thing about the Trump presidency will hopefully be a bunch of people waking up to bad things that are happening only because Trump is doing it instead of Biden.
It is kind of weird thay it hasn't been done yet, but in that thread they posted it sounded like it's totally possible at the moment.
Hm... Maybe if I open the app more often I'll get to that point?
Hopefully the Trump presidency is a wake up call in the importance of privacy. As we slowly move towards fascism, privacy becomes more important than ever.
Their overwhelming market share is probably the main problem.
Saaame. I'm jut on Mastadon now to boost ti's numbers and support the fediverse.
That's still happening? I forgot all about that.
Former Bob’s Burgers actor Jay Johnston was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in the January 6th US Capitol riot.
cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/24319149
> > Johnston... previously pleaded guilty to a felony count of interfering with law enforcement during civil disorder in July 2024. > > > The 56-year-old actor was initially arrested in June 2023 after the FBI tweeted a photo requesting information about his identity. He is alleged to have led a group to the “front line of rioters confronting the police who were defending the entrance” to the Capitol, helping to launch an assault against a group of officers.
In The Dispossessed, a physicist is caught between societies
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/45060454
Could We Set Up Vote Swapping?
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/44904749
> I heard about this in the UK elections recently, and someone recommended it to me recently for the US elections, because I said I empathize with the people who are voting against Kamala because of the genocide, despite being a Kamala supporter myself (you've probably seen me around arguing as such lol). > > Basically, it's a system where people in safe states, like me, agree to trade votes with someone in a swing state. So the safe state person would vote with the heart of the person in the swing state, so they can kind of vote their heart and mind at the same time. > > Is this a thing we could set up? Would it be legal to make a community for that, or would it rub against laws about affecting votes or something? There was even a whole site for the UK, but not sure if it would work in the US.
How ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Levels Up ‘Critical Role’ with Animation
Voice director Mary Elizabeth McGlynn tells IndieWire about translating hours of improv performances on Critical Role into the animated series.
!['The Legend of Vox Machina' Voice Acting [Interview]](https://lemm.ee/api/v3/image_proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiewire.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FVXMA_S3_FG_00193101_Still419_3000.jpg%3Fw%3D650&format=webp)
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/44056723
Good Practical, Comfortable Shoes for Work and Daily Life?
I need some new shoes for every day work and walking. I basically only have one pair of casual shoes, one pair of running and gym shoes, and one pair of dress shoes right now, and the first one is falling apart.
I spend most of the day in slacks and collared shirts sitting at a computer, but my work site also involves multiple buildings about 10-15 minutes walk from each other, so that surprisingly the walking and standing can add up throughout the day. Plus, like I said, only got one pair of shoes right now, so I literally wear them all the time for almost everything.
So it would be nice if I could just wear them in normal life, too, so they look good hanging out with friends, going to an amusement park, or going on a stroll. Or maybe I just need to get another pair of shoes, so I can have some that are comfortable and some that look good when I go out to a nice bar or whatever lol.
What do you guys suggest? What shoes do you guys wear for the office or normal every day use? Just white sneakers or something else? What brands or styles?
EDIT: Loving all the recommendations so far! Keep 'em coming!
Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Good for People Who Haven't Played the Original?
I have, but I'm going through the Remake trilogy and my partner is watching me complete the game. As far as I know they have somehow stayed unspoiled this whole time, so I'm going to try to keep it that way as long as I can. I'm playing Remake on Hard to remember the story and delay until my next paycheck, but will zoom through as fast as I can to get any cool stuff I missed and then jump into Rebirth.
But I'm just curious, will they still enjoy Rebirth as much as I enjoyed the original games? Or do they change too many things for the sake of the meta-narrative? They are adamant they won't play the original btw, they are watching me play for the story while on their phone, and I don't think will be able to get past the old graphics and lack of voice acting, so I suspect the "This is a sequel, just play the original game" line I keep seeing on Reddit won't fly for them.
What's Your Favorite Blumhouse Movie?
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/42813294
> Hey Lemmy, > > What are your favorite horror movies from Blumhouse? > > I went to Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights this year and they had the whole tram Blumhouse themed. I liked to watch horror movies during this spooky season, so i think catching up on some of these ones seems like a good place to start this year.
What's Your Favorite Blumhouse Movie?
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/42813294
> Hey Lemmy, > > What are your favorite horror movies from Blumhouse? > > I went to Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights this year and they had the whole tram Blumhouse themed. I liked to watch horror movies during this spooky season, so i think catching up on some of these ones seems like a good place to start this year.
What's Your Favorite Blumhouse Movie?
Hey Lemmy,
What are your favorite horror movies from Blumhouse?
I went to Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights this year and they had the whole tram Blumhouse themed. I liked to watch horror movies during this spooky season, so i think catching up on some of these ones seems like a good place to start this year.
Halloween Horror Nights vs Fright Fest vs Scary Farm?
It's that spooky time of year again! Anyone here have thoughts about the big scary amusement park events in the area?
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights vs Six Flags Fright Fest vs Knotts Scary Farm
For people who enjoy these scary, fun events, which do you prefer most? Are there other Halloween events in Los Angeles you prefer more (Los Angeles Haunted Hay Ride or Queen Mary's Dark Harbour, for example)?
4.7 Earthquake in Malibu
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake in of Malibu rattled Southern California Thursday.
USGS says it's 4.7, so going with that despite it being different from the LA Times headline.
What Happened With Trump At Arlington?
What I think I know : They tried to take a picture at Arlington National Cemetery, but couldn't? There was a physical altercation maybe? But the Trump campaign said there wasn't?
Is there more to this? Can someone explain to me the context of how this is a scandal?
Like I hate Trump but I don't understand why this is a big deal. It doesn't seem to involve the man personally, just some staffers who had an argument with a cemetery worker, and seems like small potatoes compared to other scandals he's had. Is it because of how sacred the cemetary is, or did they get into an actual fist fight, or did Trump personally interfere in some way?
Nature is Fucking Lit
I'd love a Nature is Fucking Lit community over here on Lemmy. I just saw the cutest post on Reddit there and I'd love to spread it or see it over here. (I look at reddit without a profile while at my work computer sometimes, don't judge me lol).
Think I should post it to the lemmy.world one to revive that one? Looks like that hasn't been active in a few months.
I also wonder if it's better to use this opportunity when it's possibly dead to revive the community somewhere else? Like maybe mander.xyz since nature is connected to science or something? Or maybe the solar punk instance? Is there a better place someone can think of or should we stick to the Lemmy.world one?
What do people think?
How is LCS Best of 3's So far? (Week 2)
I know it's probably too early to tell but I've been working weekends lately so it's been hard to watch the LCS and catch up, even though I was excited about this season. How are people enjoying the changes? Bo3's seem like a positive change so far?
What about people from other regions? Have they had changes to their esports that seem positive or negative so far?
Do You Add Extra Storage to Your Playstation?
I'm considering buying some extra storage space for my PS5. Last time I was out of town, my partner tried to play a game and they couldn't, because I deleted it to make room. They went to download it but it was out of space, so of course they didn't want to delete anything. That makes me sad because I want to encourage them to use it and game lol. Plus, I think it would make it easier rather than always downloading and deleting things.
Have other people bought extra storage for PS5? What kind would you recommend?
Do you go for internal or external? Do you have the heat sink if an internal one? Is 4TB enough or overkill? I think I saw that amount somewhere once (unless I imagined it) but maybe 1 or 2 TB is good, and probably easier to find.
Two French Boys Accused of Raping 12-Year Old Girl In Act of Antisemitism
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How is The Watchers (2024)?
We're looking at movies to watch for Father's Day and my dad has already watched most of the ones out right now, so that eliminates the ones I want to see (Furiosa, The Fall Guy) and he's not interested in Planet of the Apes. That basically leaves the Watchers.
Anyone see it yet and have any opinions on it? Going either way to spend time with my father, but want to know how low to set my mind expectations lol.