Michael Mahoney 🇵🇸

I mentioned years ago that I separated my love of horror films from this profile, due to the fact I mainly talk politics here and don't want to mix the two Also started a Doctor Who podcast with my brother So in short, for horror, check out @JiggysCorner and DW @BrothersMahoney

The fact that people use “fascism” and “communism” interchangeably should tell you a lot about the level of political education here, let’s be real

@_Ben_Is_Back @tjuhgfdcajklb @benigma2017 @MaxwellFrostFL @samhusseini I agree with you that it's a good thing that Democrats have a 19% approval rating. All I was saying is please to not conflate "Democrats" with the "left." Those are two entirely different groups. That's all I was pointing out. Hope this finds you well.

We are marching to Senator Thune’s office. There must be accountability for the detainment of a Senator. This is not normal.

@secularist85 @shift_in2_turbo Not only that, but if you add Stein's votes with every other leftist running (Joseph Kishore, Bill Stodden, Claudia De la Cruz, and Cornel West), it still wouldn't be enough for Harris to have overcome Trump's vote totals.

@shift_in2_turbo Everyone needs a reminder

How?

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed Likewise.

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed Enjoy the rest of your day.

A Philly Police officer kneeled on a person’s head during an arrest at what had minutes earlier been a peaceful protest this evening in Center City over ICE enforcement

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed I mostly shop at Kroger. It's not ideal, but I also have family who work at Kroger, so the discounts help. I'm not any less of a leftist because of that, and it sounds like you think I am. I appreciate the conversation, truly, but I don't think it's going anywhere.

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed Fair enough. Do you see advertisements on X? That’s money in capitalism pocket. Do you shop at big box store? Go look at Amish community. That is how you live without capitalism. There are places across the country who live like that.

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed Very few leftists have any faith in the CPUSA. In the past, they have told leftists that they need to vote Democrat, which is contrary to what most leftists in the US believe (at least those who believe in electoralism). I just don't see the issue. It's not like I'm paying for X

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed I’m saying if you hate capitalism don’t support the biggest capitalist companies in the entire world. Go door to door. Send mailers through USPS and help that government entity. Again, convenience is easier than beliefs. I’m not donating or working with Communist Party USA.

@G0BlLLSs @BrummerTimothy @ccadelago The fact that some of these people can't even attempt to handle simple conversations is just disturbing. Imagine the type of bubble that guy lives in. I talk to conservatives all the time, and block rarely - this guy doesn't like one thing and boom - blocked. Sad, sad people.

@Jesesrox @BrummerTimothy @ccadelago Same

VIDEO of California Sen. Alex Padilla being wrestled and detained

@BrummerTimothy @G0BlLLSs @ccadelago

@BrummerTimothy @G0BlLLSs @ccadelago @BrummerTimothy blocked me. Well, first he asked me a question that he didn't want me to answer, after not answering a question I asked them, but then they blocked me. They are a coward, plain and simple.

Sounds like this man did absolutely nothing wrong. Wanting people to be protected against the fascists is now illegal? This is, as it's been for decades, a complete shithole country.

@BrummerTimothy @G0BlLLSs @ccadelago GET THE FUCK OUT OF CALIFORNIA YOU ASSHOLE!! See how entirely counterproductive that line of attack is? I'm often told that "if I don't like the USA, I should move." Why can't people say the same to you?

@G0BlLLSs @ccadelago YOU GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY COUNTRY ASSHOLE!!!

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed I'm sorry, but if you're saying that modern-day technologies can't be used to help organize movements and people, then that's just another thing I'll entirely disagree with. In your worldview, every leftist who has online accounts can't actually believe in their leftist views?

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed Social media is a luxury. I would suggest you use none. It’s definition of capitalism. Again, convenience. I know many people whose world they chose to live in is rural and minimalist. You make sacrifices for your beliefs. You can’t scream anti-capitalist and sit at a computer

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed What social media site would you prefer I be on? I was on this site long before Musk bought it. While I understand where you're coming from, I own a flip phone, LG - I've never much cared for smart phones I can only operate in the world I live in - doesn't mean I'm disingenuous

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed You’re on a social media site voluntarily. bought and run by the richest man in the world. You’re on an Apple phone, a private company worth untold billions. Or Android but point stands. I’m fairly sure, but can be corrected you don’t get all your food from a farmers market.

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed I won't disagree that some government programs are poorly organized and distributed. I doubt many would Given that you know little about me, though, how can you determine that I'm only for my beliefs when they're convenient for me? I take you at face value - why not vice-versa?

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed I think some of what you said is correct. But I think you’re only for your beliefs when it’s convenient for you. I know there are some aspects of socialism that are here to stay. And some government programs are good. But not most.

I proudly voted for Claudia De la Cruz, of the PSL, in 2024. They can attempt to come after the PSL, but I will certainly be on their side against unjust government attacks.

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed Yet I stand by the idea that capitalism isn't working now, so to insist that capitalism works is just pro-capitalist propaganda. That's the problem, and the issue at hand - both of us have strong beliefs, and without some way to figure this out, we'll never find a way forward.

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed We can only hope we can teach our kids better in grade school for future generations that communism is not going to work. It will always end up like Animal Farm.

@HonkeyJTonk @gieblerp @samanthamelamed So then the question becomes how we determine what the best definition is. If I think I'm right, and you think you're right, and there's not a middle ground - which I imagine you would also agree with - where do we go from here?

@Jesesrox @gieblerp @samanthamelamed You’re correct in your first point.