I think it’s *possible* that the United States’ deep history of creative, subversive speech and civil disobedience makes *some* sort of difference in how the dismantling of democracy plays out. On the other hand, working against that is the tendency for us to take these rights and institutions for granted (see: not…

Only WE can save us. The idea that a one savior could swoop in and single-handedly fix what are really complex and collective problems is the type of thinking that allowed Trump to thrive. A massive surge of grassroots participation in democratic institutions might mitigate or slow down the destruction of those…

I’ve never wanted someone to be wrong so badly.

She and Sarah Kendzior  are two clear-eyed writers I read with increasing fear and loathing.

DeVos absolutely crumbled under at least 4 different Senators’ questions, but I really think it will be the lie about sitting on the board of her mother’s anti-gay lobbying organization (a designated hate group) that will do her in. Republicans do not want to be taking on these “christian” lobbies, but lying in this…

Don’t forget no national parks;

You are considering Christianity as a moral philosophy, but for tribal-minded people, it functions more like a primary in-group. They don’t give a flying fuck what Jesus would do, they merely use the idea of him as a psychological tool to justify hatred of Strangers or Others.

So the IG post above where she chose to make this joke is fake then? She was hacked? M’kay. Or do you mean that she’s too stupid to know any better? Because those words certainly are written on her account.

What a bizarre career choice. If this statement is directed at her mostly black fans, she must think they’re pretty dumb. Talking about pissing on someone’s leg and telling them it’s raining!

Looking at the itinerary, it’s quite possible they’d attend the swearing in ceremony tomorrow morning, and none of the Balls or galas.

Really. And including that particular MLK quote: is she trolling, or that obtuse? Hard to say.

There are so many protest events that would LOVE to have them, but the Obamas are trying to demonstrate a magnanimous attitude toward Trump, so they wouldn’t dare.

You’re being generous: in DC Trump earned a whopping 4%.

Never heard of her, but judging intensely based on that font.

So it’s cool with you she’s an asshole because she’s fit? Those are shitty values to me, but I guess it makes you feel secure and happy with yourself, so you do you.

Close enough!

Opinions are subjective, and those are ugly-ass feet in mine. All of my 300 lb lesbian friends are better looking than little miss vanilla basic over here, so when you use other people’s identity as an insult or joke, you open yourself up to people pointing out your gross square feet that don’t fit your body.

Whatever, Kristine Calamari has big flat Hobbit feet, so perhaps she shouldn’t be body shaming others?

It also leaves them with a big blank space to fill in the concert schedule, and nobody to fill it :)

Let me clarify once more for me it’s too early to align myself to a 2020 candidate. I’m not sold on anyone and four years is a long time.