While I’m not defending that person, I posted a link that gives me pause. It’s kind of odd an avowed Zionist worth 34 and a quarter billion would donate to his campaign.
The alternative is Ken Paxton so quit posting shit like this. Do that during the primaries. Now is the time to do what can be done to prevent more criminal MAGA scumbags from infiltrating every level of government.
Don’t let perfect get in the way of good. We can’t keep holding out for the perfect candidate while we keep slipping into fascism. I’m not saying don’t fight for progressives in the primaries. That’s exactly when you should be doing that.
That’s what was happening anyway. I’m not looking for perfect, I’m looking for “not a really good liar.” Miriam Adelson has horrible values, and him taking money from her, even just once, speaks volumes. That we only ever get a choice between far right and farther right candidates does, too.
Investigative reporting cited by Politico documents that Talarico accepted funds—$59,000—from a PAC linked to Miriam Adelson, a major conservative donor, and that this contribution has been used by opponents and reporters to question his fundraising choices; that PAC is distinct from AIPAC and tied to casino legalization interests rather than pro‑Israel lobbying per se [4]. Other trackers and campaign vendor records list contributions and expenditures for Talarico’s campaign but do not establish AIPAC as a donor in the provided materials [5] [6].
It’s certainly interesting. I prefer Talarico over the other candidates by many miles, but admittedly I’m not in Texas so I’m not as well versed on him as others may be.
I still have a bit of disdain for some Lemmings insisting that the only way forward is by Americans grabbing our guns and storming the Whitehouse.
I understand the sentiment, whether to prompt a full-blown Nazi crackdown (which we’re already in, tbh), or genuine, righteous fury.
These kinds of statements are unreasonable and clearly meant to discourage real action.
I don’t think so, but without properly educating and organizing ourselves en massé, it won’t end well. Remember the French revolution was by the bourgeoisie, for the bourgeoisie; and they were a lot more organized and educated, anyway, and got the unwashed, uneducated masses to mobilize so they needn’t dirty themselves with such distasteful actions as were required.
I don’t think comparing the US to France is productive. The size difference and land mass difference alone is staggering.
It is unreasonable to ask USians to grab our guns and storm the Whitehouse. It’s not feasible in any stretch of the imagination. So yes, I view those kinds of comments as trying to derail truly constructive conversations about a way forward. I do understand the frustration and ire behind those comments though, very much so.
My point is, they were educated and organized. The USA, by and large, is not. So we’re not in disagreement, but we’re not voting our way out of this. Look at history, since FDR promised a New Deal to turn the tide against actual socialism.
Join the DNC, find likeminded people, form a block and force the party toward those beleifs.
While you do that, make the effort to find out where the money you spend in the economy is going, to whom, and what they are doing with it. Stop giving your money to people who are working against your interests.
Build a culture and hobby of politics. Form groups, have discussions, explore the possibilities of a world better than this one and what else can be done to support each other through the ups and downs of life. We don’t have all the answer so start helping us try and figure them out.
Disengage from information spaces high in dishonestly, corruption, agendas and alterior motives and disinformation. Cleanse your perception of reality of the lies you are constantly being fed and realign it with the most accurate, though less exciting, sources of information. Being informed isn’t being entertained, it’s boring and it’s work. But if you know others are also doing it, that helps stay motivated. See point #3.
Vote everywhere you can. Understand your rights, the process by which you vote and the tactics used to dissuade you. You have some power. No, not the amount you crave and would be gratifying. But the power you do have is your responsibility to each other. Learn what that power is, how to works and start using it for your interests, instead of being convinced to use to for the interests of the billionaire class.
Nobody has the blueprint for freedom. Where we are right now is that we have to try and figure it out. Doing it alone is the opposite of what is effective. When power is dispersed, it’s utility only functions in groups. The motive to use it only emerges and sustains within groups. Form those groups. Form those communities. Form those alliances and help each other find out the answer to, “What should we do about it?”.
You aren’t going to find this answer gratifying, exciting and it won’t feel like you’re expecting it to feel before you act. This is reality, not a feel good Hollywood story about the little guy beating Goliath. Its work. Its sacrifice. It’s responsibility. Or do nothing at all and watch your nightmares of today become the reality of tomorrow.
Geez, all that sounds like a good idea for making the world a better place, but what if instead we just stay at home and refuse to vote for politicians who don’t pass our purity tests? What if instead of working to make the world work the way it ought to we just pretend it works the way we want it to. Then hold ourselves in high regard for not participating or making token gestures that work against our interest?
Yeah we know. What should we do about it?
Talarico is literally running for office. He’s trying to galvanize people to vote for him so he can help do something about it.
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Yeah let’s continue to whinge on the internet, that will fix things right up.
While I’m not defending that person, I posted a link that gives me pause. It’s kind of odd an avowed Zionist worth 34 and a quarter billion would donate to his campaign.
The alternative is Ken Paxton so quit posting shit like this. Do that during the primaries. Now is the time to do what can be done to prevent more criminal MAGA scumbags from infiltrating every level of government.
I’ll worry about the genocide in Gaza when we’ve stopped the genocide in my own back yard.
Funny, whenever I post things during the primaries, it’s met the same.
Don’t let perfect get in the way of good. We can’t keep holding out for the perfect candidate while we keep slipping into fascism. I’m not saying don’t fight for progressives in the primaries. That’s exactly when you should be doing that.
That’s what was happening anyway. I’m not looking for perfect, I’m looking for “not a really good liar.” Miriam Adelson has horrible values, and him taking money from her, even just once, speaks volumes. That we only ever get a choice between far right and farther right candidates does, too.
Are you talking about this section here?
It’s certainly interesting. I prefer Talarico over the other candidates by many miles, but admittedly I’m not in Texas so I’m not as well versed on him as others may be.
I understand the sentiment, whether to prompt a full-blown Nazi crackdown (which we’re already in, tbh), or genuine, righteous fury.
I don’t think so, but without properly educating and organizing ourselves en massé, it won’t end well. Remember the French revolution was by the bourgeoisie, for the bourgeoisie; and they were a lot more organized and educated, anyway, and got the unwashed, uneducated masses to mobilize so they needn’t dirty themselves with such distasteful actions as were required.
I don’t think comparing the US to France is productive. The size difference and land mass difference alone is staggering.
It is unreasonable to ask USians to grab our guns and storm the Whitehouse. It’s not feasible in any stretch of the imagination. So yes, I view those kinds of comments as trying to derail truly constructive conversations about a way forward. I do understand the frustration and ire behind those comments though, very much so.
My point is, they were educated and organized. The USA, by and large, is not. So we’re not in disagreement, but we’re not voting our way out of this. Look at history, since FDR promised a New Deal to turn the tide against actual socialism.
Thats a generalisation which simply is not true.
Let me guess, you think no one should vote?
Join the DNC, find likeminded people, form a block and force the party toward those beleifs.
While you do that, make the effort to find out where the money you spend in the economy is going, to whom, and what they are doing with it. Stop giving your money to people who are working against your interests.
Build a culture and hobby of politics. Form groups, have discussions, explore the possibilities of a world better than this one and what else can be done to support each other through the ups and downs of life. We don’t have all the answer so start helping us try and figure them out.
Disengage from information spaces high in dishonestly, corruption, agendas and alterior motives and disinformation. Cleanse your perception of reality of the lies you are constantly being fed and realign it with the most accurate, though less exciting, sources of information. Being informed isn’t being entertained, it’s boring and it’s work. But if you know others are also doing it, that helps stay motivated. See point #3.
Vote everywhere you can. Understand your rights, the process by which you vote and the tactics used to dissuade you. You have some power. No, not the amount you crave and would be gratifying. But the power you do have is your responsibility to each other. Learn what that power is, how to works and start using it for your interests, instead of being convinced to use to for the interests of the billionaire class.
Nobody has the blueprint for freedom. Where we are right now is that we have to try and figure it out. Doing it alone is the opposite of what is effective. When power is dispersed, it’s utility only functions in groups. The motive to use it only emerges and sustains within groups. Form those groups. Form those communities. Form those alliances and help each other find out the answer to, “What should we do about it?”.
You aren’t going to find this answer gratifying, exciting and it won’t feel like you’re expecting it to feel before you act. This is reality, not a feel good Hollywood story about the little guy beating Goliath. Its work. Its sacrifice. It’s responsibility. Or do nothing at all and watch your nightmares of today become the reality of tomorrow.
Geez, all that sounds like a good idea for making the world a better place, but what if instead we just stay at home and refuse to vote for politicians who don’t pass our purity tests? What if instead of working to make the world work the way it ought to we just pretend it works the way we want it to. Then hold ourselves in high regard for not participating or making token gestures that work against our interest?
Stop voting for corpos.
Vote in the Democratic primaries for DSA members and progressives.
Then vote for them again in the general elections.
I sharpened my pitchfork.
THEN I had it gold plated for this occasion.
You really gotta give us a rest