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[–] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 week ago (19 children)

People needed to vote for the not fascist candidate in a choice between a not fascist candidate and a fascist candidate.

It's not hard. Learn the lesson or die to fascists. People will be too dead to be alienated.

[–] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No it was people who didn't want to vote for Kamala Harris. Everyone who doesn't work at the DNC needs to learn that lesson. Everyone who works at the DNC has a different set of lessons to learn. Like be a socialist and abandon neoliberalism.

The fact that we had a choice of someone other than Biden was incredible from a political standpoint. It's laughable more people weren't jumping at the chance to elect the candidate who wasn't a lifelong, diehard Zionist.

It's one of the only things we have left to do so we better hope it makes a difference.

The right never gets any shit for using their key boards to advocate for murdering us all and it seems pretty effective for them.

[–] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 week ago (45 children)

The majority of people who didn't vote for Harris don't care about Gaza. They're just larping on the internet.

She wasn't a zionist and wanted to end the war. It was a clear cut decision, but it was a brown and black sacrifice people were willing to make for their moral purity.

Yes. People internalize the flaws of their society as virtues and then iterate on those flaws to make an even worse society.

We need to point all of this out to people now so our choices in the next two elections aren't neoliberals promoting abundance and fascists. Assuming we still have fair and free elections.

[–] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This meme is about Abundance Liberalism. Unlike the article that I’ll link, I would argue that the center-left Democrats are actual leaning right of center neoliberals who are desperately trying to rebrand themselves so they can keep implementing their failed policies.

https://www.splinter.com/abundance-liberalism-is-just-a-new-way-for-technocratic-democrats-to-miss-the-point

The new book Abundance by New York Times and Atlantic writers Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson has taken the center-left intelligentsia by storm this week, as it has received backing from outlets ranging from The Economist to Vox while America’s football coach Tim Walz has even endorsed it to a degree. I have not read the book yet, so I will refrain from entering the weeds of the many policy debates it raises, and if you want to read a critique of those weeds, there are thoughtful ones in The Baffler about how “the Abundance authors ask too little of themselves and their readers” and in The American Prospect about the litany of abundance liberalism’s corporate connections that may be informing its market-based policy recommendations.

Pasting this here too.

[–] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This meme is about Abundance Liberalism. Unlike the article that I'll link, I would argue that the center-left Democrats are actual leaning right of center neoliberals who are desperately trying to rebrand themselves so they can keep implementing their failed policies.

https://www.splinter.com/abundance-liberalism-is-just-a-new-way-for-technocratic-democrats-to-miss-the-point

The new book Abundance by New York Times and Atlantic writers Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson has taken the center-left intelligentsia by storm this week, as it has received backing from outlets ranging from The Economist to Vox while America’s football coach Tim Walz has even endorsed it to a degree. I have not read the book yet, so I will refrain from entering the weeds of the many policy debates it raises, and if you want to read a critique of those weeds, there are thoughtful ones in The Baffler about how “the Abundance authors ask too little of themselves and their readers” and in The American Prospect about the litany of abundance liberalism’s corporate connections that may be informing its market-based policy recommendations.

Deregulation hasn’t ever incrementally improved society. Especially in housing we need more regulation that prevents corporate ownership of homes, among other reforms.

Yes.

In this case I don’t think Schumer is anti deregulation because of money.

Schumer is beholden to billionaire donors that make up the owner class and will act in their interest whatever that interest is.

So if deregulation is against the interests of the owner class then Schumer will be against deregulation. If regulation is against the interests of owner class then Schumer will be against regulation.

Incremental changes like what neoliberals are calling for with abundance liberalism are all doomed to fail. There is an oppositional force, billionaires, that will seek to obstruct or twist any incremental change that is a detrimental to their shared class interests.

It won't. But even if it would, billionaires would shut it down wherever someone tried it. They have a shared class interest, the class consciousness, and the money to do so.

I've worked through the neoliberal talking points I wanted to refute with memes. I'll need to think about some news ideas going forward. Definitely let me know if you have ideas you would like to see drawn. I can link to my other posts if you want examples. blobcat, code

To fight fires before they reach somewhere.

What do people think about cross posting? I meant to post this here so I cross posted it. But in general, I assume that's for other people to do, so the post migrates naturally.

 

The Disney Lorcana promotion for the new Pack Rush game mode will start on February 9th and will run from then until February 15th. These free packs will be given away in the United States and in Canada, and while only physical locations are eligible sites for the free packs, the Disney Lorcana team has shared a list on the game’s site of all the recognized stores that offer Disney Lorcana products. Unfortunately for those interested in taking part in this promotion, part of the onus is put on the player in that you must “reach out to your local organized play store to see if they are participating.”

https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/2025_/02_/valentine-pack-rush

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I received this scam message today! I'm not even the first person to receive this scam and then make a post about it!

blobcat, bug

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I’m a proud Polish girl from Toronto (29 y/o)

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In lieu of the typical months-long spoiler season for the upcoming set, Ravensburger has instead revealed the next three sets early. At last month’s European Continental Championship we learned about Archazia’s Island and the set that follows it in June, Reign of Jafar, and this week at London Toy Fair we learned the name of the Q3 2025 set: Fabled.

Why give us so many details about this year’s upcoming sets rather than focus on March’s Archazia’s Island? Why this sudden change in reveal strategy? Well, without any new cards to overanalyze, let’s dive way too deep into my wild theory about what these three upcoming expansions are setting up.

 
  • Ravensburger reveals Disney Lorcana Sets 7, 8, and 9 at London Toy Fair.
  • Set 7, Archazia's Island, launches March 7, 2025, featuring Disney's Bolt.
  • Set 8, Reign of Jafar, releases on June 6, 2025, with pre-events on May 30.
  • Set 9, Fabled, arrives in Q3, showcasing classic characters Mickey and Minnie.
 

[Alt-text] Stella deduces she is not familiar with the contents of a book that Peach is investigating.

I saw this text during my play through and immediately thought it should go in this community. And I eventually got around to that. =)

 

Disney Lorcana is getting ready to release its seventh set, Archazia’s Island. Archazia’s Island will be the third set since Ursula’s Return and will likely continue to build on the hints from Shimmering Skies and Azurite Sea about Jafar’s nefarious plans. These plot beats are set to come to a head with the Reign of Jafar set later this year. In addition to continuing Lorcana’s ongoing narrative, Archazia’s Island is also set to introduce some exciting new Glimmers to the game, some for characters that have yet to appear in Lorcana.

Archazia’s Island will focus heavily on Disney’s pet characters, so fans of the media giant's many animal protagonists or sidekicks will likely be interested in this set. The set’s tagline, “learn new tricks,” also has players speculating that some new mechanics will be revealed in the set. Spoilers for new Lorcana cards usually come out closer to a set’s release, so anyone hungry for more information on Archazia’s Island should be paying attention to the set’s release dates to know when new reveals should be expected.

 

Though there's been no official confirmation for a video game version of Disney's Lorcana, there have been signs pointing toward its active development. LorcanaNews posted on X yesterday to share a recent job listing on Indeed that included a few interesting candidate preferences.

 

With such a focus on in-person, competitive play, it’s curious to see a different trend just on the horizon. TCGs are starting to embrace solo or cooperative play more and more, and I’m intrigued to see where it goes through 2025.

 

From remains an unabashed centrist who believes that economic growth, not the economic populism of Sanders or Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the answer. “It’s important the critical mass in the Democratic party show that it’s the party of opportunity, responsibility and community but not the party of the left,” he insists.

He also argues that the party should not be afraid to talk about law enforcement and developing a system of community policing rather than urging “defund the police”. Likewise it should embrace the idea of legal immigration and a border that is under control. From applauds governors who have made jobs available to people without college degrees.

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