vjxtdibobyd

joined 2 years ago
[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

If it was, it might actually be useable

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 52 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Isn't that exactly what happened to Aaron Schwartz? Not a whistleblower, but similar tactics

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't disagree that systemic factors play a huge role, but individual actions can definitely contribute a lot as well. A family member of mine grew up dirt poor in a developing country but worked their ass off to save money to move to the US, worked their ass off more and is now in the top of their field, owns a house, multiple cars, paid for their kids college, etc. Luck almost certainly played a part (and choosing the right field to go into) and it's obviously the case that a lot of people who work hard all their life are never able to get out of poverty, but individual actions can definitely contribute to moving up the socioeconomic ladder. It certainly shouldn't be the only factor, though, as conservatives and the rich want it to be.

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

They don't want to get rid of the filibuster because then they might actually have to pass substantive bills instead of giveaways to insurance companies and measly tax credits

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Joe Manchin enters the chat

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (4 children)

How is lithium mining a solvable problem? Genuinely asking

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Manufacturing consent is a good book on this topic.

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We're really going to have to wait for these people to die in office to get rid of them, aren't we? From both parties

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Their donors to tell them to

[–] vjxtdibobyd@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's not a business, it's a scam to take advantage of people

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