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Comment on Live updates of day one executive orders / actions taken by US President Donald Trump in ~society
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Comment on Donald Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining in ~enviro
Minori Link ParentTo be honest, having "conditional awards" and "agreements in place" for only 3560 chargers after almost four years and $7.5 Billion in funding is ridiculous. If that's all that gets built,...To be honest, having "conditional awards" and "agreements in place" for only 3560 chargers after almost four years and $7.5 Billion in funding is ridiculous. If that's all that gets built, Congress would've effectively allocated ~$2 million per charger.
Many parts of the Federal government are woefully inefficient, and it makes it harder to support Democrat's funding priorities when nothing gets reasonably delivered. There have to be efforts to slash and reform the wasteful and obstructive policies which keep governments from delivering on their promises.
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Comment on Live updates of day one executive orders / actions taken by US President Donald Trump in ~society
Minori Link ParentI don't think it's as crazy as you think. I outlined some reasons in another comment.I don't think it's as crazy as you think. I outlined some reasons in another comment.
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Comment on Live updates of day one executive orders / actions taken by US President Donald Trump in ~society
Minori Link ParentThey've defended Trump before, and they've been making moves to strengthen their connections to the Trump administration. The ADL's statement seems like part of the general trend of organizations...They've defended Trump before, and they've been making moves to strengthen their connections to the Trump administration. The ADL's statement seems like part of the general trend of organizations providing cover or looking the other way to curry political favor with Trump.
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Comment on Live updates of day one executive orders / actions taken by US President Donald Trump in ~society
Minori Link ParentThey're sanewashing his blatant Nazi signalling. You don't "accidentally" give a "Roman salute" three times. I no longer have a NYT subscription because they're rolling over for the new...They're sanewashing his blatant Nazi signalling. You don't "accidentally" give a "Roman salute" three times. I no longer have a NYT subscription because they're rolling over for the new administration.
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Comment on Live updates of day one executive orders / actions taken by US President Donald Trump in ~society
Minori Link ParentJanuary 6th is the most important political event that has happened during my life, and I've been continuously disappointed Republicans in power did fuck all about it. I watched it happening live,...January 6th is the most important political event that has happened during my life, and I've been continuously disappointed Republicans in power did fuck all about it. I watched it happening live, and I thought it had to be a true turning point in American politics. Instead, Republicans refused to convict Trump because they figured he'd simply fade away to Florida.
I really hoped we'd come out of it with a stronger national commitment to Democracy. Instead, Trump won a narrow majority. At this point, I can only hope we'll still have free and fair elections in four years. I'm concerned America is taking the path of Hungary.
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
Minori Link ParentMy family's taxes are slightly complicated (but not itemized), and we also use FreeTaxUSA without any problems!My family's taxes are slightly complicated (but not itemized), and we also use FreeTaxUSA without any problems!
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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
Minori LinkFor those eligible, the IRS has a free direct file program in 25 states, and many people also qualify for Free File which allows you to use some IRS partner services for free!...For those eligible, the IRS has a free direct file program in 25 states, and many people also qualify for Free File which allows you to use some IRS partner services for free!
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Comment on Donald Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining in ~enviro
Minori Link ParentI'm still upset that the charging fund got mired in red tape and not a single charger has been built last I checked.I'm still upset that the charging fund got mired in red tape and not a single charger has been built last I checked.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 20 in ~society
Minori Link ParentI'll be honest. This might be the worst thing Trump has done today. The US is voluntarily giving up huge amounts of soft power and international influence. The WHO's missions really do benefit...I'll be honest. This might be the worst thing Trump has done today. The US is voluntarily giving up huge amounts of soft power and international influence. The WHO's missions really do benefit humanity, and I'm sad to see the Republicans have radically changed since the days of George W. Bush funding foreign AIDS treatment...
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 20 in ~society
Minori Link ParentIt seems to be that if someone was following POTUS before the election, they're still following them despite the change in administration.It seems to be that if someone was following POTUS before the election, they're still following them despite the change in administration.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 20 in ~society
Minori Link ParentI'm convinced it's racism and ego based on the publicly cited reasons of disagreements with other staff. I've been repeatedly disappointed by many of my Indian colleagues falling for Trump and...I'm convinced it's racism and ego based on the publicly cited reasons of disagreements with other staff. I've been repeatedly disappointed by many of my Indian colleagues falling for Trump and Republicans because of illegal immigration. I really wish the green card country caps were revised...
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Comment on What are the strengths of the left in US politics? in ~society
Minori Link ParentI really enjoyed your comment and broadly agree that politics as a gestalt whole is impossible to succinctly summarize. From a philosophical perspective, many of your points are aligned with...I really enjoyed your comment and broadly agree that politics as a gestalt whole is impossible to succinctly summarize.
From a philosophical perspective, many of your points are aligned with Postmodernism which has its fair share of critics. A political Modernist like a Communist would generally reject this analysis and argue history can be understood with grand narratives like workers versus owners.
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Comment on The Cascade Mountains in the west of the United States have been hiding large quantities of fresh water in ~enviro
Minori LinkWhile this is exciting and fascinating news, I don't think it would benefit the most parched regions of the American West. As far as I know, the Pacific Northwest surrounding the Cascades already...While this is exciting and fascinating news, I don't think it would benefit the most parched regions of the American West. As far as I know, the Pacific Northwest surrounding the Cascades already has healthy fresh water supplies.
Even if it was closer to the drying regions of California, Colorado, Utah or Arizona, I fear increasing the water supply would just let them keep on keeping on with their wasteful bad practices. Until they improve their water stewardship, they'll keep sucking reservoirs dry.
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Comment on USA: What happened in the American 2024 Presidential election? in ~society
Minori Link ParentPepperidge farm remembers when the ACLU defended Nazi's rights to free speech, but they've had a pretty big cultural shift since then per internal sources.Pepperidge farm remembers when the ACLU defended Nazi's rights to free speech, but they've had a pretty big cultural shift since then per internal sources.
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Comment on Donald Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining in ~enviro
Minori LinkI'm still a bit confused by Musk's support for this agenda. I completely buy the Nazi angle where he supports Trump for social reasons, but I don't understand why he isn't pushing for policies...I'm still a bit confused by Musk's support for this agenda. I completely buy the Nazi angle where he supports Trump for social reasons, but I don't understand why he isn't pushing for policies that benefit his companies. The best guess I've seen is he feels Tesla is stable, so now he's trying to pull up the ladder to limit competition.
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Comment on Apparently I'm bipolar? in ~health.mental
Minori Link ParentWell they can also cause suicidal ideation. I can't explain why (and there's no known medical explanation), but they can cause a person to develop suicidal thoughts. I'm speaking from childhood...Well they can also cause suicidal ideation. I can't explain why (and there's no known medical explanation), but they can cause a person to develop suicidal thoughts. I'm speaking from childhood experience with antidepressants. I never attempted suicide, but I thought way too much about suicide on certain medications.
My family and I only later figured out the suicidal thoughts were a medication side effect. They completely went away after ceasing antidepressants (my childhood psych history is a mess). This is part of why nontraditional antidepressants are sometimes prescribed.
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Comment on USA: What happened in the American 2024 Presidential election? in ~society
Minori Link ParentYet the real conditions for transgender prisoners in the US are insanely bad, and Trump's executive order to house all transgender women in men's prisons will undoubtedly make things worse. I...Yet the real conditions for transgender prisoners in the US are insanely bad, and Trump's executive order to house all transgender women in men's prisons will undoubtedly make things worse. I recently learned about the practice of V-coding which is literally, unironically the organized practice of putting trans women in cells with violent inmates to placate them by giving them a sex slave.
A 2021 California study found that 69% of trans women prisoners reported being forced to perform sexual acts against their will, 58.5% reported being violently sexually assaulted, and 88% overall reported being made to take part in a "marriage-like relationship".
It's awful and stomach churning.
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Comment on USA: What happened in the American 2024 Presidential election? in ~society
Minori Link ParentI was honestly surprised by the number of people that knew about taxing unrealized capital gains. Amongst the young, stock trading and investing is increasingly popular, especially amongst men. I...I was honestly surprised by the number of people that knew about taxing unrealized capital gains. Amongst the young, stock trading and investing is increasingly popular, especially amongst men. I heard opinions on it unprompted from friends of friends etc. Americans broadly hate increased taxes, and they hate them even more when it feels unfair.
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Comment on The co-opted Chinese word that broke risk management - crisis is not danger plus opportunity in ~humanities.languages
Minori Link ParentArguably, "possibility" is the closest English has for a potential positive outcome which the subject may have influence over. For example the phrase, "think of the possibilities!" is generally...The possibility of finding a million dollars on the street is a WORD NOT FOUND.
Arguably, "possibility" is the closest English has for a potential positive outcome which the subject may have influence over. For example the phrase, "think of the possibilities!" is generally positive though a common retort is a sarcastic, "Yeah. Think of the possibilities." so it's not exactly right.
If it's random chance and good fortune, we could use the word serendipity. Although it's typically used for happy accidents, it's fine for any unexpected good luck. Not quite what you're looking to describe though.
I'm not sure. Trump's only upsides are that he's old and in poor health. Americans can always be trusted to be mercurial with their politics. If Trump does crash the economy, I have no clue how any MAGA successors could successfully run on his legacy. None of his sycophants have been popular at the national level.