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  1. Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society

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    I dunno. Bernie Sanders also had a lot of that celebrity star power and ability to change the conversation that the bully pulpit allows, but the Democratic Party would rather eat a rusty bag of...

    Can democrats repeat that? Would you WANT them to?

    I dunno. Bernie Sanders also had a lot of that celebrity star power and ability to change the conversation that the bully pulpit allows, but the Democratic Party would rather eat a rusty bag of nails than let the populist takeover happen to them like what happened to the Republicans, and if that means their on the opposition for a while, so be it. Fundraising is a piece of cake when you're opposition.

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  2. Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society

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    I'm tempted to go another direction from @public, that Democrats are too controlling during the primary process and are mortified of no longer having their candidates in mint condition. Hillary...

    I'm tempted to go another direction from @public, that Democrats are too controlling during the primary process and are mortified of no longer having their candidates in mint condition. Hillary Clinton was the result of the primaries being as close as possible, and Bernie Sanders became a superstar because he was genuine and showed concerns compared to the focus tested and presumptive tenor of the Clinton campaign. Biden had elements of it too, where the powers that be let the progressives get their yuks out on the field until it was Biden and then everyone fell into line behind him.

    Whether or not the Democrats need to better control their left flank or have them become it inside and outside is a question that we can go back and forth on, and until there is a clear answer on it, I think that the Dems are going to come across as disingenuous to voters compared to the fully converted MAGA Party.

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  3. Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society

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    IMO, the Democrats are kind of stuck as a oppositional party and have been for years. They're kind of stuck to be the moderating force for the Republicans and a centrist party with some liberal...

    IMO, the Democrats are kind of stuck as a oppositional party and have been for years. They're kind of stuck to be the moderating force for the Republicans and a centrist party with some liberal ideas that don't step on their donors toes. A lot of their marketing this past election cycles weren't based on what the Democrats can do for you, versus the consequences of what happens if they lose. Vote us in, we can enshrine Roe as law after campaigning on doing it for the past 20 years, but something always conveniently gets in the way of it and we are in a position now we can't do jack about it, but we can fight the good fight, and please just donate some money please. If the Dems aren't going to be upfront with the base about their abilities to act and their will to do so, than I could see why their voters aren't turning up.

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  4. Comment on Do any of you use Hulu? Looking for shows that entertain adults but a 7 year old can be in the room. in ~tv

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    It's a little late in the season, but Over the Garden Wall is very much a show they could get into. Maybe a little scary depending on how they deal with villains, it can go into some pretty scary...

    It's a little late in the season, but Over the Garden Wall is very much a show they could get into. Maybe a little scary depending on how they deal with villains, it can go into some pretty scary themes as far as kids shows go.

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  5. Comment on Holidays mental health thread in ~health.mental

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    It's kinda sucky when major company decisions are made at the end of the year. I got restructured out of a job and I'm on leave while the contract agency was trying to figure out what to do next....

    It's kinda sucky when major company decisions are made at the end of the year. I got restructured out of a job and I'm on leave while the contract agency was trying to figure out what to do next. Fun bit is that since I'm potentially losing a job before an insurance changeover, I'm not sure what happens if they just tell me to pack up shop and leave. I don't really have any outstanding health concerns except for the fact I'm concerned about my health, but still something to think about along with what am I actually doing with my life, should I go back to school, and how am I going to keep the bad thoughts away.

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  6. Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk

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    Doomsday and Secret Wars are already setup to have multiple returning people because the multiverse.

    Doomsday and Secret Wars are already setup to have multiple returning people because the multiverse.

  7. Comment on Framework announces dual M.2 module for Framework Laptop 16 in ~comp

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    Re: title, my bad. But what's stopping Framework from using another ARM processor, similar to how they're operating with RISC V? Raspberry would probably be interested in a bespoke Framework...

    Re: title, my bad.

    But what's stopping Framework from using another ARM processor, similar to how they're operating with RISC V? Raspberry would probably be interested in a bespoke Framework Motherboard or something with a CM5 in it.

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  8. Comment on Is there a way for Donald Trump to run for US presidency for a third time? in ~society

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    Could he pick a successor and make life difficult for them if things don't go his way?

    Could he pick a successor and make life difficult for them if things don't go his way?

  9. Comment on Anbernic RG34XX now on sale in ~games

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    Yeah, I have a Kishi V1 that I have to take the case off of my phone to use, and it can work well enough. And I have a Playdate already, and returned an RG35XX SP that I got on a black Friday sale...

    Yeah, I have a Kishi V1 that I have to take the case off of my phone to use, and it can work well enough. And I have a Playdate already, and returned an RG35XX SP that I got on a black Friday sale because I already had enough crap lying around. But surely this piece of plastic and circuit board will be the one that makes me happy...

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  10. Comment on Anbernic RG34XX now on sale in ~games

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    A smartphone dedicated to games with physical controls. Phone games are great if they are built around a touchscreen with minimal physical input otherwise. When you try and translate something...

    A smartphone dedicated to games with physical controls. Phone games are great if they are built around a touchscreen with minimal physical input otherwise. When you try and translate something with gamepad controls to a touchscreen, there's usually something lost.

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  11. Comment on Anbernic RG34XX now on sale in ~games

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    I would be interested in picking up an ARM handheld that can fit in a pocket, has decent battery, and can run PC games and ports. I know portmaster has a pretty good spread on PC ports on ARM and...

    I would be interested in picking up an ARM handheld that can fit in a pocket, has decent battery, and can run PC games and ports. I know portmaster has a pretty good spread on PC ports on ARM and in the absence of a Steam Deck Mini, I think it's about as good as we can get for now.

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  12. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I think I lost my job? Our team has been made redundant last week due to a recent buyout, and the contract company is putting us on paid pause while they figure things out. This was previously...

    I think I lost my job? Our team has been made redundant last week due to a recent buyout, and the contract company is putting us on paid pause while they figure things out. This was previously until Friday, but is now stretching into "further notice," so I don't don't know what to think anymore.

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  13. Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk

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    From a previous thread: Futuresport leagues organized in order to prevent gang warfare. Hawaiian Liberation Organization foiled. (Futuresport) Raleigh Beckett and Mako Mori successfully pilot...

    From a previous thread:

    • Futuresport leagues organized in order to prevent gang warfare. Hawaiian Liberation Organization foiled. (Futuresport)
    • Raleigh Beckett and Mako Mori successfully pilot Gypsy Danger into interdimensional breach and seal it, preventing further Kaiju incursions. First Category V Kaiju spotted and neutralized. (Pacific Rim)
    • Negadon hatches on Earth after its egg was discovered on Mars. It is contained by Ryuichi Narasaki and his super robot prototype, Miroku. Both are lost in the process. (Negadon: The Monster from Mars)
    • Ben Richards' legendary run on "The Running Man" is aired, propelling the already popular show's notoriety to incredible new heights. (The Running Man)
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  14. Comment on What are favorite holiday themed TV episodes? in ~tv

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    My opinions haven't changed that much. The Community episodes are great. The Regular Show Christmas special is just completely over the top mayhem that ages well, and Adventure Time's "Holly Jolly...

    My opinions haven't changed that much. The Community episodes are great. The Regular Show Christmas special is just completely over the top mayhem that ages well, and Adventure Time's "Holly Jolly Secrets" plays a weird trick with being fundamental to the show but also perfectly good on its own.

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