The absolute funniest part of capitalist ideology is that they somehow managed to convince everyone that "freedom" meant like...the freedom to choose between 63 kinds of shampoo, and not like...the freedom to quit a job you hate without losing your health insurance.
Just heard an old lady I passed coming out of the grocery mumble, "Fuck this new year." and I felt that.
Some years back I asked a state legislator I was friends with how to identify the bills I actually have to worry about vs. the total bullshit bills that some dipshit legislator just introduces every single year and won't go anywhere. He gave me some tips I will share with you. (Thread.)
lol Tesla just did that 2 million car recall and update for attention tracking features and per WaPo you can turn it all off by putting a sticker over the interior camera There’s no way that’s an accident. I’ve never worked with engineers or QA who wouldn’t think of that and test
A pack of masks is less expensive than Paxlovid. Hand sanitizer is less expensive than your ER co-pay. A shot in the arm is less traumatic than getting intubated. Please protect yourself and others.
Texas’ border wall is rearing its head—concerns about wildlife, public thrift, and property rights notwithstanding. Best of 2023: Justin Miller's deep dive into the bottomless pit of money that is Greg Abbott's beloved barrier ...
Texas’ border wall is rearing its head—concerns about wildlife, public thrift, and property rights notwithstanding.