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@txsalth2o That’s being nice.

I'm grateful to women who hyphenate their last names, because you immediately know that they're going to be a pain in the ass.

@peachnamedgizmo Maybe they were afraid of backlash if he was found guilty. People are not that dumb. In reality, a liberal white woman is a helluva lot more likely to vote for acquittal than any man who actually believes in accountability.

This the dumb shit I mean about finding ways to get out of jury duty. Because wtf would you tell them folks during selection that you don’t you can’t send a black kid to jail. You knew damn well you’d be dismissed. Now the entire panel is white & he has 0 hope

@OrevaZSN Not yet but we are headed there at an alarming rate.

I don’t think a lot of people realize it yet, but we’re living through one of the darkest periods in human history.

@JezziiB Please make it make sense that so many feminists support radical Islamists?

Women who are against feminism are so strange to me… Without feminism you wouldn’t be able to vote or own a home or have a bank account, and your husband could legally rape you.

@FlaDogLover Probably safe to say a lot more white people died in the fight to end slavery than ever owned slaves.

At slavery's peak, around 1860, just 1.4% of White Americans owned slaves. Blacks demonize White people for something a very small minority of White people did almost 200 fucking years ago. Every race has been enslaved at one point or another. Only one can't get over it.

@WallStreetApes Well, if it gets rid of retreads on 18 wheelers….

California Democrats are preparing to ban essentially ALL after market tires This is a real proposal from the California Energy Commission called the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program “I mean pretty much every aftermarket tire sold in the state is going to be regulated, and no one is talking about it — Tires use energy, some more than others, and California wants to lower the energy use of tires on their vehicles so less CO2 goes into the atmosphere” It’s for climate change…. I looked into what their plan is It would require all replacement and aftermarket tires sold in California to meet strict low rolling resistance standards similar to those on new cars (OEM tires) Tires that don’t meet the targets phased in starting 2028, with stricter rules in 2031 could not be legally sold in the state OEM tires on new cars are optimized for low rolling resistance (better fuel economy/lower emissions), but this often means shallower tread depth, shorter lifespan, and sometimes reduced grip Many popular aftermarket tires (especially performance, all-season, or longer-lasting ones) have higher rolling resistance for better handling, durability, or traction. So they will be banned Here’s what it really means for every day people Lower rolling resistance leads to more frequent tire replacements, increasing production emissions and costs It does the exact opposite of what Democrats are saying. It’s a proposal that’s being prepared to be passed

@WellsJorda89710 Were those people all very honest or afraid of the backlash if he was found guilty? Expressing bias is the easiest way to dodge jury duty. Sad if that’s the case.

🚨If you can’t be impartial and admit you’ll judge based on race… you’re OUT. Period.🚨 In the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, multiple Black prospective jurors got dismissed after straight-up saying things like: “I’d have a hard time putting a brother in jail.” Others couldn’t imagine sending “a kid who looks like mine” to prison for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. That’s not “racism” — that’s basic jury rules. You swear to follow the evidence, not skin color or “solidarity.” The Constitution demands an impartial jury, not a racially stacked one. Prosecutors struck the final qualified Black prospects for race-neutral reasons (educators, etc.), and the judge upheld it. Result: 12 jurors, zero Black. Trial starts now. Truth bomb: Bias is bias. You’d boot someone who says “I always side with cops” or “I can’t convict a pretty girl.” Same standard here. Race-based mercy (or hate) has ZERO place in court. Let the evidence decide — video, witnesses, facts. Not feelings or optics. Justice isn’t a skin color lottery. 🇺🇸 #KarmeloAnthony #JusticeForAustinMetcalf #FairTrial #NoRacialBias #ImpartialJury #RuleOfLaw #NoRaceBasedJustice #TruthOverFeelings

@BenjaminPDixon Name one society without a form of capitalism that has a majority not in poverty?

Capitalism requires poverty, so...

@blkgunsmattr Bear spray. A friend sold his .357 and switched for his back country fishing. Seems like a solid idea to me.

What are some effective self-defense tools you’d recommend besides firearms?

@AlphaOmega_MMA @blkgunsmattr A good way to stab yourself in the nuts.🤣

@blkgunsmattr A Kubotan or keychain kitty pokey-tool... Great for walking to your car at night or in a parking garage for example.

@gman5180 Direct descendants of slaves from direct descendants who clearly benefitted from generational wealth which started from slave ownership? Sure. From the government? Money from people whose descendants died freeing slaves or people whose descendants weren’t even in the country? No.

Do you think the black community is owed reparations? Honestly.

@ZeekArkham See California primaries for a blatant example.

I can tell you all as law enforcement, when criminals know they can get away with doing a crime, they’ll do it over and over again. They’ll get bolder, they’ll start doing it out in the open, and they’ll stop caring who sees them. They know they’re going to get away with it anyway, so any threat of consequences becomes null. When you have a political party blatantly cheating in front of us in order to influence elections while nothing is being done about it, you have to start asking who’s complicit in it and why is nothing being done about it. It’s obvious, it’s apparent, and it’s criminal. I’m not going to expect any Democrat to vote for the SAVE Act, but any Republican who doesn’t needs to be primaried and moved out of office for someone who will. Stop the criminality.

@LoLoByke I agree. But if someone actually said “I could never find a brother guilty”, is there a fear of sitting on a jury that would likely convict him? He was either exceedingly honest or trying to get off that jury. I can see where backlash within their community might be a real fear.

I’m no lawyer so take this with a grain of salt. I did a deep dive on that Karmelo Anthony case last night and having zero black jurors is not sitting well w/ me. Since I’ve been old enough to understand the racial disparities in the justice system, this formula never ends well

@GeriPerna UHC is the evil empire. Makes one understand Mangione. After how my 90+ yo mother was treated by those POSs, I’m disappointed there have been no copycats. I even asked one, “How do you sleep at night?”. “That’s inappropriate.”

So, a week ago, my guy was admitted to the hospital for a giant kidney stone. His leukocytes were high, and sepsis was an immediate concern, so he was admitted, and the stone was removed the following morning. He went home a few hours later. 6 DAYS LATER, UnitedHealthcare sent him a letter stating that their "medical advisors" did not believe his emergency warranted an overnight stay and therefore would not cover the charges! Now, did he admit himself into the hospital? No, that would be crazy...it isn't a hotel. A UROLOGIST ADMITTED HIM. So, now the hospital will have to fight United for payment. Crazy thing is, 2 years ago, I was admitted for something overnight, and I received THE SAME EXACT LETTER FROM UNITED. Insurance is a SCAM!

@Notwokenow Nope. They arrest the addicts and ignore the drug dealers

Does anything at all happen to employers who hire illegals??

@WescottAmerica 5 black jurors, including the foreperson, all voted to acquit. What other take should there be?

Rick Chow was found not guilty after chasing and shooting an armed 14 year old Cyrus Carmack Belton. Chow’s defense argued that Belton allegedly pointed his gun at Chow and his son. One side sees a father protecting his child. The other sees a teenager shot over a false accusation of theft. What’s your take? 🇺🇸 #explore #fyp

@AngoraGoatLady Fear of liability from touching a person anywhere it could possibly be deemed inappropriate.🙄

As I age, I notice that medical doctors have stopped looking in my ears, palpating my abdoman, or touching me where I have pain to feel for inflammation. The only thing they do is listen to my heart. Is this coming from fear of Covid, or do they just not care to really check an elderly person?

@redheadranting Nope. And half the elected officials run against it and talk shit about it daily.

Can someone please define MAGA for me? In the last day I've heard it used as a slur from several normal people. Not sure if I should be offended or not. Don't we all want America to be great?

@MustangMan_TX Man, I want to vote for Toys r Us. Spent so much time in that place when the kids were young, wishing I could be a kid again. But, as an adult, Radio Shack.

Which one would it be? I don’t need any of them! They all went out of business for a reason. If Sears had made some adjustments they would still be in business so I guess I would pick them.

@SeeRacists Chow had 5 black jurors including the foreperson. So let’s talk about those racists who all voted to acquit?

🚨BREAKING: All-White Jury Selected in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial In Collin County, Texas, a jury of 12 people and 6 alternates — none of them Black — was selected today for the trial of Karmelo Anthony. Anthony, a Black teenager, is charged with murder in the 2025 stabbing death of white student Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. Anthony claims self-defense. His defense team accused prosecutors of improperly striking the final three Black candidates from the jury pool. The selection of an all-white jury in this racially charged case has sparked debate about fairness and public confidence in the verdict. Critics point to past cases, such as the acquittal of Asian store owner Chikei Rick Chow by an all-white jury despite strong evidence against him. Does striking Black jurors — even for stated race-neutral reasons — in a high-profile, racially sensitive murder trial involving a self-defense claim undermine trust in the justice system?