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florduh
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He was one of the most hated men in America at the time.
Americans see Martin Luther King Jr. as a hero now, but that wasn’t the case during his lifetime
Cheebsy
Microbe minion
A horseshoe crab: it is only when you see the shell wet from the water, close up, that you know they are real | Marine life | The Guardian
They have milky blue blood that can detect toxins – and people in lab coats want it
amp.theguardian.com
Wow!
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
It is extremely difficult for people to face their own flaws and failures. MLK made the racism in this country clear and obvious and required people to acknowledge it, even if that resulted in many of them giving in to it. Americans were forced to deal with the fact that we had not gotten over the Civil War and reconstruction was more a failure than a success. Those are hard truths, especially for those with a poor understanding of what "exceptionalism" really means in America. Even today, most noticeably in Florida at this moment, many want to hide from the truth of the past, rather than face it and progress. They find comfort in their misunderstanding of exceptionalism, as if it only applies to white men.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Under the FBI’s domestic counterintelligence program (COINTELPRO) King was subjected to various kinds of FBI surveillance that produced alleged evidence of extramarital affairs, though no evidence of Communist influence.
EarthworldTim
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‘Widespread fuel contamination’ reported at some Florida gas stations as Idalia looms
The gas, which was contaminated with diesel fuel, could harm engines or make them inoperable just as Floridians seek gas for evacuations or generators.
Imagine if you will, a timeline where meatball Ron is instead mechanic Ron. He just understands cars better than people, infinitely better. I know it doesn't take a mechanic to know basic shit like this but it just sprang to mind and it's a timeline I think would be preferable to the reality. Regardless, pretty awful timing for this kind of a blunder and I hope it's not as bad as expected(storm and tainted gas).
Speaking of not understanding people...
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florduh
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ehhhhhhh.... I mean there was no evidence he was involved with any Communist Party. Or the Soviets.
But let's be honest here. The FBI finally murdered him after he started making noises like this:
"We must recognize that we can't solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power... this means a revolution of values and other things. We must see now that the evils of racism, economic exploitation and militarism are all tied together... you can't really get rid of one without getting rid of the others... the whole structure of American life must be changed. America is a hypocritical nation and [we] must put [our] own house in order."
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"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children."
MLK was a socialist. And our government murdered him over it. For all the talk of how "Left Wing" our educational system is, we hide this fact from kids.
Speaking of which, after getting educated by a bunch of MARXISTS in High School and College, I didn't find this out until I'm in my late 30's: Albert Einstein, the smartest guy who ever lived, was a fucking socialist. He wrote a book about it:
Kinda weird that we hide this fact from students, huh? Again, this is the smartest guy who ever lived. He, more than any Business Genius, is responsible for the cushy, technologically advanced life we live today. We literally cut out his brain to study it after he died.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
florduh
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God this guy fucking sucks. At the debate, Vivek said he's the only one who can tell the "truth" about the "climate hoax". Because he's the only one who isn't "bought and paid for".
Well it turns out this fucking lying scam artist is bought and paid for. By the fossil fuel industry. For $50 million to be exact.
heated.world
Why can't dummies who see conspiracy theories everywhere ever draw a simple straight line between: Getting paid millions from the oil industry.... And spouting climate change denial bullshit? Pathetic.
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www.reuters.com
Well it turns out this fucking lying scam artist is bought and paid for. By the fossil fuel industry. For $50 million to be exact.
How Vivek Ramaswamy makes money from climate denial
At Wednesday's debate, Ramaswamy said he was the "only candidate who's not bought and paid for." That couldn't be further from the truth.
heated.world
Why can't dummies who see conspiracy theories everywhere ever draw a simple straight line between: Getting paid millions from the oil industry.... And spouting climate change denial bullshit? Pathetic.
Exxon says world set to fail 2°C global warming cap by 2050
Oil and natural gas are still projected to meet more than half of the world’s energy needs in 2050, or 54%, Exxon Mobil Corp said on Monday, with the world failing to keep global temperature increases below 2 degrees Celsius.
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Burger King must face lawsuit claiming its Whoppers are too small
A U.S. judge has rejected Burger King's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it cheated hungry customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it actually is.
Greece blaze is ‘largest wildfire ever recorded in EU’
The fire that began near the city of Alexandroupolis quickly spread across the Evros region, killing at least 20 people.
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CANtalk
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Mexican Man Shot by Texas Soldier Across Rio Grande
Mexico’s top diplomat said his government asked for an investigation into the incident, which comes as the Texas National Guard also faces allegations of illegal spying.
www.thedailybeast.com
florduh
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These two dorks were at the same 2004 campaign event!
Is Harvard just a scumbag factory or something?
florduh
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I honestly doubt it. His breed of neoliberalism isn't very popular with younger, likely Democrat voters who will be voting in future elections. Pete would've been better suited running in the 90's.
One of my favorite moments from the 2020 campaign:
The company he worked for is McKinsey. One of those disgusting management consulting companies that charges 7 figures for "advice" like, "you guys should lay off 30% of your workforce and ship the jobs to India".
In my opinion, guys like this have no place in America's only (ostensibly) left wing political party.
That having been said, Vivek is a much bigger scumbag. And a much bigger dork.
Eminem Tells Vivek Ramaswamy to Stop Rapping His Songs
“To the American people’s chagrin, we will have to leave the rapping to the real Slim Shady,” Mr. Ramaswamy’s spokesman said after the campaign received a cease-and-desist letter.
I think this is less Eminem making a political statement, and more preventing a giant fucking nerd from butchering his songs in public.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I have no arguments with you on Ramaswamy. I think he's an idiot and will get nowhere in politics. Personally, I see him as a bad version of Andrew Yang.
But Buttegieg is a different story, and like it or not I think he has a future in politics, especially among the younger voters. And he is far and away the most capable Democrat for making Fox News commentators look like the fools that they are. Being able to go on their network and make them look feeble is a useful skill in American politics.
But Buttegieg is a different story, and like it or not I think he has a future in politics, especially among the younger voters. And he is far and away the most capable Democrat for making Fox News commentators look like the fools that they are. Being able to go on their network and make them look feeble is a useful skill in American politics.
florduh
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Maybe way down the line. And you're right, I won't be happy about it. But in the foreseeable future I just don't see why they'd go with the former mayor of a small college town and the most scandal ridden Transportation Secretary in recent memory, and not one of the many successful, popular Democrat Governors on offer.
EarthworldTim
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Just gonna leave these here...
Behind the Scenes, McKinsey Guided Companies at the Center of the Opioid Crisis (Published 2022)
The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.
When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World’s Most Powerful Consulting Firm – review
Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe’s devastating investigation into the consulting firm uncovers a story of secrecy, delusion and untold harm
www.theguardian.com
McKinsey’s Work for Saudi Arabia Highlights its History of Unsavory Entanglements
At a time when accountability is declining in both the U.S. government and corporate America, there is little external oversight of a company like McKinsey, and we are left asking the people at the firm to impose it on themselves.
He may talk smart and he might actually be smart but he's also one of the slimiest politicians there is and I also hope he never gets to be president. Mayor Pete loves to brag about his work with McKinsey but he really hates being asked about specifics.
Pukka
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Thought you all would be interested 
www.marijuanamoment.net
Top Federal Health Agency Says Marijuana Should Be Moved To Schedule III In Historic Recommendation To DEA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is officially recommending that marijuana be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law—a historic development that means the top health agency no longer considers cannabis to be a drug with high abuse potential and no medical...
www.marijuanamoment.net
florduh
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Me eating an edible: LOL, Cheeba Chew? More like I'm gonna Cheeba SUE these mf's for lying about the THC content! I don't feel SHIT!
Me 45 minutes later:
Me 45 minutes later:
Fuck that hateful bastard but I agree seeing this still makes me sad.
florduh
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He literally glitched out during the question "are you planning to run again in 2026" and I'm certain the answer to that is "yes".
Mitch is a demon. But there's some kind of genetic human thing in me that doesn't like seeing the elderly suffer.
I have my limits though. If Henry Kissinger was literally on fire in front of me, I'd run and get marshmallows.