I've been struggling to make an election day post today. I spent yesterday consoling friends, some in a full-blown panic, that the world won't end, even if it goes poorly. And while I'm convinced that's true, things will get very ugly if the racist dipshit sexual predator wins.
So let me be clear.
Not voting (or voting for someone else) because Harris isn't good on some issues is a hostile act. It helps someone who is worse in every conceivable way, and if he wins, a lot of us will be in more danger than we are now. So if you're in the US, vote Harris. Yeah, I'd like a viable further left option too. But you can possibly bully her admin into doing the right thing, unlike Trump.
So let me be clear.
Not voting (or voting for someone else) because Harris isn't good on some issues is a hostile act. It helps someone who is worse in every conceivable way, and if he wins, a lot of us will be in more danger than we are now. So if you're in the US, vote Harris. Yeah, I'd like a viable further left option too. But you can possibly bully her admin into doing the right thing, unlike Trump.
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So I may write up something longer about this later, but it's looking like the worst possible option won out over here in the US. I'm disappointed and angry, and those feelings are crowding out the others for now.
I do want to say: don't lose hope. I already see a lot of people in my local community panicking, thinking of self-harm, or becoming despondent. And I get it. This sucks, and will suck for some time. But before you do something you can't undo, reach out. To family if they're supportive, to friends if you can, to local organizations, to someone you don't know but you think might be helpful even. Please. Do not become another victory for the worst fucking people the planet has to offer.
I do want to say: don't lose hope. I already see a lot of people in my local community panicking, thinking of self-harm, or becoming despondent. And I get it. This sucks, and will suck for some time. But before you do something you can't undo, reach out. To family if they're supportive, to friends if you can, to local organizations, to someone you don't know but you think might be helpful even. Please. Do not become another victory for the worst fucking people the planet has to offer.
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-will-lead-department-government-efficiency-2024-11-13/
Ah yes. Government as efficient as a cybertruck.
Ah yes. Government as efficient as a cybertruck.
Reuters
Trump names Elon Musk to lead government efficiency drive
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead the newly created department that Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.
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https://local12.com/news/local/controversial-bathroom-bill-to-be-heard-in-ohio-statehouse-session-central-columbus-november-2024
Well I see the fuckers aren't wasting any time.
Well I see the fuckers aren't wasting any time.
WKRC
Ohio Senate passes controversial 'bathroom bill,' heads to governor
Ohio Senate Bill 104 would restrict schools and colleges from allowing transgender students in locker rooms, showers and bathrooms.
Malicious Manifold Miscellany
https://local12.com/news/local/controversial-bathroom-bill-to-be-heard-in-ohio-statehouse-session-central-columbus-november-2024 Well I see the fuckers aren't wasting any time.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/tell-gov-dewine-veto-sb-104-ohio%E2%80%99s-amended-anti-trans-bathroom-bill
I don't expect this to work, but trying anyway.
I don't expect this to work, but trying anyway.