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u could ask them about the shortcomings of their economic/practical policy, e.g.
1. why is it that countries known to have a better quality of life (e.g. nordic countries, canada, etc.) tend to have more liberal/social democratic economic policies? 2. why do states that rank higher on prosperity, education, mental health care and other important metrics tend to be bluer while states that rank the lowest are often the reddest? 3. how can the usa compete with china's impressive infrastructure without equally committed investment in transit/cities? 4. why are murder rates on average higher in florida/texas than california/new york? 5. given that the last two republican presidents cut taxes without offsetting spending cuts, is that approach sustainable and how would it work with today's interest rates? (stole the last two from twitter)
1. why is it that countries known to have a better quality of life (e.g. nordic countries, canada, etc.) tend to have more liberal/social democratic economic policies? 2. why do states that rank higher on prosperity, education, mental health care and other important metrics tend to be bluer while states that rank the lowest are often the reddest? 3. how can the usa compete with china's impressive infrastructure without equally committed investment in transit/cities? 4. why are murder rates on average higher in florida/texas than california/new york? 5. given that the last two republican presidents cut taxes without offsetting spending cuts, is that approach sustainable and how would it work with today's interest rates? (stole the last two from twitter)
Feb 23, 2024
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😃what is the justification for limiting/gutting access to social services/benefits for low income or impoverished individuals, yet allowing a form of corporate agricultural welfare through crop insurance?
additionally, how do you reconcile this given that mine and your tax money could be funding crop insurance? 62% of all crop insurance for industrial farming is subsidized by the federal government
(this is very dry and not at all a big hot take or “gotcha!“ for conservatives - But I grew up in the country hearing about rich farm families complaining about welfare collecting immigrants - would love to hear if they know they are bankrolled by the government for their cash crops)
additionally, how do you reconcile this given that mine and your tax money could be funding crop insurance? 62% of all crop insurance for industrial farming is subsidized by the federal government
(this is very dry and not at all a big hot take or “gotcha!“ for conservatives - But I grew up in the country hearing about rich farm families complaining about welfare collecting immigrants - would love to hear if they know they are bankrolled by the government for their cash crops)
Feb 21, 2024
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🇺Here are some direct (fr I am not exaggerating AT ALL) quotes I overheard from the group of older (white) men discussing the election at the coffee shop while watching lectures lol
“And the lgbt…they want this and that…”
“And we need to separate them into their own church bc it’s going off the rails with the gay features!”
“They are constantly complaining. Look, money has been tight for me too before! And my dad always said, you just need to budget better.”
“Did you hear? At the Kamala Harris rally, she said that we don’t allow Christians here. Well, not those words exactly. But her message was clear. No Christians allowed.“
Thx for the bangers guys
“And the lgbt…they want this and that…”
“And we need to separate them into their own church bc it’s going off the rails with the gay features!”
“They are constantly complaining. Look, money has been tight for me too before! And my dad always said, you just need to budget better.”
“Did you hear? At the Kamala Harris rally, she said that we don’t allow Christians here. Well, not those words exactly. But her message was clear. No Christians allowed.“
Thx for the bangers guys
Apr 29, 2024
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me and my friends did this a few weeks ago it kinda hits
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⭐i was raised muslim and am not religious but it's so satisfying to say when frustrated, u guys popped off with that one
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found this in my old soundcloud likes i love the shimmering ambient texture of so many pianos playing simultaneously