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Comment on California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps in ~society
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Comment on California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkI did see Newsom call for other states to do this and I'm genuinely unsure if it's possible to gerrymander Illinois further than it already is. Illinois's congressional districts - WikipediaI did see Newsom call for other states to do this and I'm genuinely unsure if it's possible to gerrymander Illinois further than it already is.
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Comment on Is vaping less harmful than smoking, and does it help people quit? in ~health
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentAnd really the big thing about poison is the dosage. Enough of pretty much anything can kill you, no matter how safe it is in smaller quantities.And really the big thing about poison is the dosage. Enough of pretty much anything can kill you, no matter how safe it is in smaller quantities.
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Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentNope. Definitely from a staff angle. It's also a pain because people are upset and it makes you do a lot of work. But you laugh rather than crash outNope. Definitely from a staff angle. It's also a pain because people are upset and it makes you do a lot of work. But you laugh rather than crash out
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Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentIt's honestly usually more funny than notIt's honestly usually more funny than not
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentYeah like I said it's not ideal in a long term situation. We have to fix the gerrymandering issue nationwide. But it is, IMO the correct short term response.Yeah like I said it's not ideal in a long term situation. We have to fix the gerrymandering issue nationwide. But it is, IMO the correct short term response.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentA truly glorious dayA truly glorious day
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI know, and I'm saying the groundwork for changing that in four years starts now.I know, and I'm saying the groundwork for changing that in four years starts now.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentOn election day it's often harm reduction. Folks need to be more active during the primary/campaign to shift the narrative. (Also more active on local levels in general)On election day it's often harm reduction. Folks need to be more active during the primary/campaign to shift the narrative. (Also more active on local levels in general)
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI think they won't get the collaboration of the people they need without substance. They can certainly try, Cuomo's horrific AI videos were a weird stab at it but there's a reason Mamdani lands...I think they won't get the collaboration of the people they need without substance. They can certainly try, Cuomo's horrific AI videos were a weird stab at it but there's a reason Mamdani lands and Cuomo doesn't. Vertical videos by themselves are just format. The success of the content, IMO at least, requires the policy and personality or the "oh man he's on Gaydar and with the cats!"
But hey people fuck it up all the time so idk
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Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentPeople pee on their roommates' clothes often enough that not only does it not surprise me but I also always ask if it's a drunk pee or a spite pee (or both.) It's common enough I have a locked and...People pee on their roommates' clothes often enough that not only does it not surprise me but I also always ask if it's a drunk pee or a spite pee (or both.) It's common enough I have a locked and loaded follow up question. Students point laser pointers at cops from a window multiple times a year. I just expect this sort of thing.
If we had fireworks in this state I'm sure we'd have had a *I got a great idea, it'll be hilarious" moment. I wouldn't be shocked if they posted it on socials too.
Work in housing in higher ed and you'll rarely be surprised after the first year. Because you'll see EVERYTHING
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Comment on 'Intentional' explosion at Harvard medical campus under investigation in ~news
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentMotive seems to be "Hey bro watch this." Maybe it was something else but like, you don't need more than that. But maybe I've just seen too many conduct reports lately.Motive seems to be "Hey bro watch this."
Maybe it was something else but like, you don't need more than that. But maybe I've just seen too many conduct reports lately.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI was saying the messaging of "stop being obsessed about trans people and wanting to check kids' genitals you weirdos" is the right one. You can do that without backing down on civil rights. I...I was saying the messaging of "stop being obsessed about trans people and wanting to check kids' genitals you weirdos" is the right one.
You can do that without backing down on civil rights. I have no idea what she did, though that answer is questionable at best, it's also absolutely nonsensical if you try to actually parse it so I'd have to see what she actually thinks and does. (I also only abstractly care tonight. I'm taking the wins and then refocusing local) -
Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentTbh I doubt the mainstream party can copy the aesthetic. It requires the candidate that is talking to cabbies and at clubs and at tai chi and at bodegas and at churches all in the same weekend...Tbh I doubt the mainstream party can copy the aesthetic. It requires the candidate that is talking to cabbies and at clubs and at tai chi and at bodegas and at churches all in the same weekend while doing bits with literally every NY* influencer - including the bodega cats**
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentYes, because generally it is. I was speaking to her messaging not her position on the topic. But from what you're saying what I wrote stands and is pretty clear. What made you feel like asking for...Yes, because generally it is. I was speaking to her messaging not her position on the topic. But from what you're saying what I wrote stands and is pretty clear. What made you feel like asking for that clarity?
Edit in response to your edit:
That is a bunch of word soup and provides me with no clarity on her actual opinion, especially on bathrooms. I don't really need clarity on it, I'm not debating her or her position. -
Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae (edited )LinkCuomo just had to shut down the boos in his concession speech as he congratulated "Mandami" [sic] and he was not particularly successful.Cuomo just had to shut down the boos in his concession speech as he congratulated "Mandami" [sic] and he was not particularly successful.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentShe's more moderate but calling the right out for being obsessed with trans people is the correct move. Giving in on trans rights isn't.She's more moderate but calling the right out for being obsessed with trans people is the correct move. Giving in on trans rights isn't.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentOh yeah a 4th dimension of the nonsense to be sure.Oh yeah a 4th dimension of the nonsense to be sure.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae (edited )Link ParentBasically. Cuomo got endorsed by Trump and Miller so he probably got the "Mamdani is too radical" vote and the MAGA vote where Sliwa got the classical Republican (and maybe some of the "too...Basically. Cuomo got endorsed by Trump and Miller so he probably got the "Mamdani is too radical" vote and the MAGA vote where Sliwa got the classical Republican (and maybe some of the "too radical but Cuomo's a sex pest?"). Exit poll should say more.
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Comment on Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentJésus. Combine that with Abbott promising/threatening to put "100% tariffs" on anyone that moves to TX from NY... A thing that isn't how literally any of that works. Governors can't impose...Jésus.
Combine that with Abbott promising/threatening to put "100% tariffs" on anyone that moves to TX from NY... A thing that isn't how literally any of that works. Governors can't impose tariffs, tariffs are on goods, not people, interstate travel is a right....
Texas just Texasing
They're both trying to add/flip 5 seats for their "side". It's possible they don't work out that way because you're diluting your side's votes by spreading them out further and trying to concentrate the other side's votes into the fewest areas. So it's the same goal but there's some complexities in the outcome.
There is only so much you can do though. I mentioned IL in another comment because idk how you gerrymander a state with those districts any more.