29 February 2020
The Political Commentary We Need
'Warren coming with that strong teacher that cares energy right now' killed me.
Bloomberg is a clown. A rich clown, but a clown nonetheless. He is no more qualified to run the country than a mayor from a nowhere town in a nothing state, and they deserve to be called out for their bullshit.
Warren with that strong teacher that cares energy is also full of shit (her health care plan is a pipe dream), but at least she ethered the most obviously unqualified dipshits on the panel.
Also Desus Air Max 95's are dope. I like that color way. I would never wear it, but it's cool if you can make it work for you.
20 February 2020
Here We Are: 02/20/2020
Today there will be cake. And some sweet, sweet jams. Tomorrow, who knows? You get today. So have some cake, tell your friends and family you love them, and worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
See you out there.
See you out there.
04 February 2020
This is How Democracy Dies
The Senate is the absolute worst. A president elected after losing the popular vote + a legislative branch that gives unequal representation = government by a minority.
Wyoming, with a total population of about 580,000 people, gets two Senators. 580,000 people would make the entire state of Wyoming approximately the 15th largest county in the state of California. It would only be the fifth largest city in California, which: lol.
Alaska has about 700,000 people, and also gets two Senators (bridge to nowhere!). North Dakota, same thing. South Dakota, same thing. Same principle is true of Vermont, Rhode Island, and several others.
The problem with this is that residents of states with low populations have a disproportionate say in national legislation. The other problem is that the senators from these states are easier to buy in bulk than senators from states with large populations: your lobbying money goes a lot further when the politician you buy does not have very many constituents. That's why Orrin Hatch lived comfortably in the pocket of pharmaceutical companies for 40(!!) years.
Democracy is messy and imperfect, but it is not difficult. The US government is broken, in large part because senators wield influence that far outstrips the impact of their constituents. The United States Senate is an enemy of democracy, and it should be abolished.
Wyoming, with a total population of about 580,000 people, gets two Senators. 580,000 people would make the entire state of Wyoming approximately the 15th largest county in the state of California. It would only be the fifth largest city in California, which: lol.
Alaska has about 700,000 people, and also gets two Senators (bridge to nowhere!). North Dakota, same thing. South Dakota, same thing. Same principle is true of Vermont, Rhode Island, and several others.
The problem with this is that residents of states with low populations have a disproportionate say in national legislation. The other problem is that the senators from these states are easier to buy in bulk than senators from states with large populations: your lobbying money goes a lot further when the politician you buy does not have very many constituents. That's why Orrin Hatch lived comfortably in the pocket of pharmaceutical companies for 40(!!) years.
Democracy is messy and imperfect, but it is not difficult. The US government is broken, in large part because senators wield influence that far outstrips the impact of their constituents. The United States Senate is an enemy of democracy, and it should be abolished.
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