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"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual would overthrow him in debate, the subtle arguments which he would not be able to understand, much less answer. And yet he was in the right! They were wrong and he was right." — George Orwell, 1984

"We are fighting to ensure President Trump doesn't trample on the citizenship rights of one single child," said a member of the legal team behind the class action suit.

Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-republican-deletes-post-appeared-002459499.html

https://www.wxow.com/news/wisconsin-politics/rep-van-orden-appears-to-celebrate-millions-losing-healthcare-in-since-deleted-x-post/article_d638ae8a-b6fc-42ec-9a97-38e0e3c9d1de.html

He said the quiet part out loud.

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is a compelling, investigative documentary by Basement Films, directed by Karim Shah and reported by Ramita Navai. It exposes allegations that the IDF has systematically targeted Gaza’s medical professionals across all 36 hospitals, featuring chilling testimonies from both Palestinian and Israeli medics, including accounts of torture in detention. Set against the backdrop of widespread devastation of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure—from Al‑Shifa and Kamal Adwan to Nasser hospitals—the film paints a grim portrait of the collapse of medical neutrality. Originally commissioned by the BBC and later dropped for concerns over impartiality, it was eventually aired on Channel 4 on 2 July 2025 after extensive fact‑checking. Its candid, forensic narrative is harrowing and unforgettable—a crucial record of alleged war crimes and the dire state of Gaza’s medical system.

Political parties in the USA can nominate whoever they want to be their nominee. Who they nominate could be either left-wing or right-wing.

The America Party can strategically split the vote and give the Democratic Party a supermajority in the House and Senate. Or they could strategically split the vote of the Democrats. They don't have to win; they just have to strategically prevent the Democrat or Republican from winning.

Most third parties struggle to raise money and have to fight to stay on the ballot. Because of Citizens United, there is unlimited funding of super PACs. They could saturate all the ad buys in that media market. You could possibly see over $100 million in super PACs just to prevent the Trump-aligned GOP candidate from winning.

Could the GOP candidate win an election being outspent ten or one hundred to one by a super PAC and beat a Democrat challenger at the same time? In a safe district, yes. But what about more competitive districts? All the people that voted for the Big Billionaire Bill either get primaried by a Musk-aligned Republican, or the vote gets split by the America Party candidate.

They don't have to win. The America Party could strategically split the vote and get the Democratic Party a supermajority in Congress. They could easily split the vote of the Democrats also. Trump would get impeached. JD Vance is then the puppet of Thiel and Musk.

If we use approval voting or score voting, we could prevent vote splitting from happening in elections. We seriously need a constitutional amendment to ban corporate free speech protection and corporate lobbying. We should have publicly funded elections and a land value tax.

• The super-rich are driving inequality and the climate crisis by hoarding wealth, investing in carbon polluting industries, and avoiding taxation – while the rest of us struggle with soaring energy costs, underfunded public services, and climate impacts like heatwaves and floods.
• Yet instead of taxing them properly, governments give billionaires a free pass and cut funding for vital public services while the rich get richer.
• The richest 1% produce as much carbon pollution as two-thirds of humanity while paying next to nothing in taxes.
• Billionaires like Elon Musk actively undermine democracy by funding far-right politicians and policies that serve their interests at the expense of our welfare and our planet.
• Governments claim to lack funds to invest in renewable energy and public services – but if they raised taxes on those most able to pay a little more, they could raise billions in additional tax revenue. Just a 2% tax on assets over £10 million would affect only 20,000 people (a TINY proportion of the population) yet could raise £24 billion a year!
• The majority of the British public supports taxing extreme wealth – along with unions, charities and even millionaires themselves!

Won’t the rich just leave if we raise taxes?

Despite common claims from media and politicians that billionaires and multi-millionaires would leave at the drop of a hat if taxes on extreme wealth were increased slightly, there is little evidence to support this. Tax Justice UK recently released a report called “The millionaire exodus myth” which addresses this head on. They found:

• Millionaires are “highly immobile” and none of the findings provide any evidence that tax played any role in any relocation of wealthy individuals.
• The methodology used in reports suggesting a “millionaire exodus” which have been extremely widely shared across print and online news is flawed and claims are contradictory. The media has often also misreported or exaggerated the findings.

Isn’t it bad for business?

You could argue that allowing a small number of people to accrue ‘unused’ wealth is actually worse for the economy than ensuring millions of people have fair wages, affordable green energy and thriving public services. Redistribution can ensure working people have more disposable income, thus raising demand for goods and services and benefiting British businesses and high streets.

Tax Their Billions: How and why the super-rich should pay to help fix the climate crisis

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He claimed "tremendous power at the White House to run places" if needed.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32728693

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Main Topic: The YouTube video discusses several current events and geopolitical issues, including an interview with Professor Mohammad Marandi about Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, the closing of the Epstein case, Elon Musk's potential third party, and Target's controversial partnership with Kai Cenat.

Key Points:

• Tucker Carlson's Interview with Iranian President: Professor Marandi discusses the reactions to Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, noting that while some Americans are outraged, some Iranians feel the president was too soft. The discussion covers the historical demonization of Iran by the US media and the issue of Iran's nuclear program. Marandi argues Iran has the right to a nuclear program under international law.
• Epstein Case Closed: The video touches on the controversial decision to close the Jeffrey Epstein case and hints at potential connections and coincidences surrounding the case.
• Elon Musk's Third Party: The video discusses Elon Musk's reported decision to start a third political party, potentially in response to Donald Trump.
• Target and Kai Cenat: The video highlights the controversy surrounding Target's decision to partner with streamer Kai Cenat after the Target boycott related to DEI issues.
• Subway Abduction: The video mentions a subway abduction story as an example of a crazy news event.

Highlights:

• Professor Marandi's insights into the Iranian perspective on the Tucker Carlson interview and US-Iran relations.
• The criticism of Tucker Carlson's question about Iran giving up its nuclear program, suggesting the focus should be on why other countries are allowed to have them while Iran is not.
• The discussion about Israel's alleged assassination attempt on the Iranian president and the US's potential involvement.
• The analysis of media bias and the portrayal of Iran and Muslims in Western media.
• The potential for a false flag operation by Israel or its supporters to instigate conflict with Iran.

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Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

• Help the poor
• Healthcare for everyone
• Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32636494

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Main Topic: The video discusses Elon Musk's announcement and official launch of the "America Party," a new political party. It analyzes the potential motivations, implications, and reactions to this move.

Key Points:

• America Party Formation: Elon Musk officially launched the America Party following the passage of a large spending bill, fulfilling a promise he made based on a Twitter poll where a majority voted in favor of a third party.
• Motivation: The video suggests Musk's move is driven by a desire to provide an alternative to the perceived "uni-party" system of Democrats and Republicans.
• Silicon Valley Connection: The video highlights the trend of Silicon Valley figures connecting their endeavors to classical antiquity and Western civilization, suggesting a desire to legitimize their power and influence.
• Reactions:
  • Endorsements: Some figures like Anthony Scaramucci and Mark Cuban have expressed interest in the idea.
  • Criticism: Concerns are raised about whether the party will address issues like military spending, tax cuts for the wealthy, and cuts to social programs.
  • Trump's Response: Donald Trump dismisses the idea of a third party, claiming it's unnecessary and disruptive, and suggests Musk is upset about the termination of electric vehicle mandates.
• Potential Impact on Tesla: The launch of the party is already causing concern among Tesla investors, with at least one investment firm postponing a listing due to the potential conflict with Musk's responsibilities as CEO. Tesla sales are also down.
• Epstein Files Speculation: The video presenters speculate that Musk may have leverage over Trump related to the Epstein files, which is why Trump's response to the third party is relatively mild.
• Oligarch Appeal: The video suggests the America Party could appeal to oligarchs who desire a technocratic, less culturally focused political option.
• Potential to Disrupt the Two-Party System: The speakers express hope that the America Party will drive a wedge between the Republican party and MAGA supporters, creating instability and potentially improving the political landscape.

Highlights:

• The official FEC filing confirming the creation of the America Party.
• The analysis of Elon Musk and other Silicon Valley figures' tendency to connect themselves to historical figures and Western civilization.
• The speculation about Elon Musk having compromising information on Donald Trump related to the Epstein files.
• The discussion of how the America Party might appeal to wealthy individuals seeking a technocratic and less culturally divisive political option.
• The hope that the new party will disrupt the existing two-party system and create opportunities for positive change.

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The flaws of FPTP voting are generally well known at this point. Extremely popular policies are given no platform in the US two party system. But could a grassroots network of vote compacts negate the spoiler effect?

A big-tent psuedo-party could hold a parallel primary before elections, agreeing to use all votes for a candidate if a critical threshold is reached. A green light candidate would need 51% (+ X% margin) of internal votes and ~40% of total election votes (varying by historical election turnout). Otherwise the voters default to least evil of the two party system.

The first question is legality, which I have no clue on. However, political parties are built on the idea of shared voting power, so I don't see how any argument against this scheme would make sense.

The second question would be logistics. Validating public voter identities is easy enough, but there would need to be a system of representative conventions to maintain trust. A local group proving unity by winning a local election would grant them access to a higher tier, up to the national level.

Obviously there are more complexities in reality (eg: the US electoral college, real life voter loyalty, etc...), but could it work?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32683871

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2. 00:04:24 MAGA Tears & Cope, no Epstein list, countless broken promises, PAYtriots
3. 00:18:53 Trump sends weapons to Ukraine, Putin humiliating US
4. 00:33:09 Left has to solve Epstein now, left vs right, global human trafficking, Bill Gates
5. 01:09:11 Alex Jones screams & cries, Zohran Mamdami strategy, Zionists threaten to leave

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Main Topic:

The video analyzes Donald Trump's broken promises to the MAGA movement, particularly regarding the Ukraine war and the release of the Epstein files. It also discusses the role of media and influencers in promoting political narratives and the fracturing of the MAGA movement.

Key Points:

• Trump's Betrayal of MAGA: The hosts argue that Trump has betrayed his promises, continuing the Ukraine war by sending weapons, failing to release the Epstein files, and generally governing like a typical establishment politician.
• Ukraine War: They criticize Trump for not achieving peace in Ukraine and for enabling the conflict during his first term. They suggest Putin is punishing Trump for his role in the proxy war.
• Epstein Files: Trump's dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case is seen as a major issue, exposing him as a protector of the sex trafficking elite.
• Media Manipulation: The video highlights how mainstream media is controlled by Zionists and how independent media is crucial for countering controlled narratives. It also discusses how MAGA influencers are being exposed as "PAY Patriots" who are paid to promote Trump's agenda.
• Fracturing of MAGA: The hosts discuss the fracturing of the MAGA movement as people realize Trump is not fulfilling his promises. They compare it to the disillusionment some felt after supporting Bernie Sanders.
• Manufacturing Consent: Trump is portrayed as a tool for manufacturing consent for establishment policies among anti-establishment conservatives.
• Importance of Independent Thinking: The hosts emphasize the importance of critical thinking, questioning narratives from both the left and the right, and avoiding cults of personality.

Highlights:

• Discussion of the BBC being a "pro-genocide Jewish supremacist organization."
• Analysis of Putin's strategy and his apparent humiliation of Trump on the global stage.
• Criticism of MAGA influencers and their mental gymnastics to defend Trump.
• Emphasis on the post-duopoly left as the only serious people in politics.
• Discussion of the impossibility of Epstein committing suicide under suicide watch conditions.
• Trump's defensive and dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case.

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“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

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Bob Vylan gets flak for supposedly preaching hatred and wishing death to the IDF at Glastonbury, as if wishing for the destruction of a genocidal army is the same as advocating for violence against people, much less a People.

Well, in 1998, Bob Dylan sung these lyrics, addressed to the "masters of war" :

And I hope that you die and your death will come soon
I will follow your casket by the pale afternoon
And I'll watch while you're lowered down to your deathbed
And I'll stand over your grave 'til I'm sure that you're dead

Hear it here, on 37:04: https://youtu.be/fHE6XBWM_yA?t=2224

In a sense, Bob Dylan was in fact more extreme than Bob Vylan, since he's talking about actual dying people as opposed to institutions.

In any case, Bob Vylan with their "Death to the IDF" slogan is in very good company.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32637272

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Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video discusses the Philadelphia sanitation workers' strike, their demands for fair wages, and LL Cool J's decision to stand in solidarity with them by refusing to cross the picket line and perform in the city.

Key Points:

• The Strike: Philadelphia sanitation workers are on strike, demanding fair wages and better treatment. The strike has led to garbage piling up in the city, creating unsanitary conditions.
• Capitalist Narrative: The video criticizes the "capitalist narrative" of replacing striking workers with lower-paid replacements ("scabs") instead of paying fair wages.
• Union Support: The video supports the union's efforts to fight for workers' rights and fair compensation. It also mentions the limitations of unions and suggests worker cooperatives as a potential endgame.
• Mayor's Role: The video places blame on the mayor of Philadelphia for the strike, arguing that the mayor has the power to resolve the situation by offering a fair contract to the workers.
• LL Cool J's Solidarity: LL Cool J canceled his performance in Philadelphia to show solidarity with the striking workers, stating that he couldn't cross a picket line and accept money while workers are fighting for a living wage.
• Public Support: The strike has garnered public support, with many residents expressing hostility towards the political establishment and calling for action.
• City's Finances: The video claims that the city has the financial resources to meet the workers' demands but chooses to allocate funds elsewhere, such as to Israel.

Highlights:

• LL Cool J's statement refusing to cross the picket line is highlighted as an act of solidarity and moral responsibility.
• The video emphasizes the importance of holding politicians accountable for the workers' situation.
• The tense exchange between a sanitation manager and a union member on the picket line.
• The video calls for viewers to support the workers and direct their frustration towards the mayor.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32632986

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Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video discusses a New York Times article that accuses Zohran Mandami, a New York City mayoral candidate, of falsely identifying as Asian and African-American on his college application to gain an advantage. The video analyzes the situation, the NYT's sourcing, and the reactions to the article.

Key Points:

• The NYT Article: The article alleges that Mandami, when applying to Columbia University in 2009, checked both the "Asian" and "Black/African-American" boxes on his application.
• Mandami's Response: Mandami stated that he did not consider himself Black/African-American, but rather an American born in Africa, and that he was trying to represent his complex background. He also wrote "Ugandan" in the additional information section.
• The Speaker's Perspective: The speaker, who has extensive experience in university admissions, finds it difficult to believe Mandami's explanation, stating that international students, including white students from Africa, typically do not identify as African-American on applications.
• African-American Definition: The speaker emphasizes that the term "African-American" refers to Black descendants of enslaved people in the United States, not simply people from Africa.
• Smear Piece: The speaker acknowledges that the NYT article is a smear piece, especially given its timing after Mandami's primary win.
• NYT's Source: The NYT obtained the information from a white supremacist, raising ethical concerns about the newspaper's sourcing.
• Accountability: The speaker argues that even if the article is a smear, Mandami should be held accountable for his actions, similar to how other politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Mindy Kaling's brother have been criticized for similar actions.
• Progressive Movement: The speaker criticizes white progressives for sometimes dismissing the concerns and needs of Black Americans within the progressive movement.

Highlights:

• The speaker's direct criticism of Zohran Mandami's actions, despite acknowledging the smear campaign.
• The revelation that the New York Times used a white supremacist as a source for the story.
• The speaker's broader commentary on the relationship between white progressives and the Black community.

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