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@picturelady1959 @EricLDaugh Only funding Special Ed, huh? Interesting that want state and local taxes to go through the roof. How much property tax did you pay last year? Rhetorically question, but did you want it to double?

@EricLDaugh The ONLY thing the Federal Department of Education should do is provide funds for special education to the States. Just the funds.

If Trump can't outright disband the Department of Education, he should downsize it and make it so irrelevant to the states that it might as well have been disbanded.

@EricLDaugh Why's that? Because you need a poorly educated population to hold onto power. Of course, this will be at the expense of America's competitiveness (lack of standards, funding, etc).

@Jeremy82478557 @Stpolishook @aaronnarraph @mdasilva1563 To further elaborate, too much of the electorate is swayed by stupid memes that have no foundation in facts or reality. They also pass along obvious misinformation without taking 10 seconds to do even casual research to see if it's true. If this behavior continues, we're doomed.

@Jeremy82478557 @Stpolishook @aaronnarraph @mdasilva1563 As I've read through threads on this platform, the truly disheartening thing is that time and time again I see Trump voters that apparently don't even know what they voted for, having done zero research.

AOC asked her followers who split their ballots either for Trump/her or Trump/downballot Dem to explain why and posted the replies:

@0xmoped @BreannaConlon @rockera_bella @Stpolishook @aaronnarraph @mdasilva1563 Trump is not anti-war at all. He doesn't want to help Ukraine because he's pro-Putin. and wants the aggressor to win.

@BreannaConlon @rockera_bella @Stpolishook @aaronnarraph @mdasilva1563 yeah 80% of americans are pro israel, i dont understand why people think that they can change this with more pictures. most americans think war is bad regardless of who is fighting it, and kamala’s dem party is pro war because it makes money. i voted blue but trump is antiwar

@Stallion_Pt3 @CalltoActivism The ones that are in place are not actually promoting it, but providing protections for transgendered individuals (mostly adults). It's more hateful crap from a hateful old man meddling in what he doesn't understand.

@AxiomSpectrum @CalltoActivism He is talking about federal programs. He’ll stop federal programs that promote and fund transitioning. Which I agree with. He’s not saying he will ban the medical practice. He just wants to remove this from being a federal agenda

BREAKING NEWS: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order instructing all Federal agencies to cease all programs that promote gender transition AT ANY AGE. Trump will also call on Congress to prohibit tax payer funding for sex affirming procedures. This will ruin people’s lives.

@Stallion_Pt3 @CalltoActivism So you're saying you didn't listen to what Trump said or read the criticism of it. Trump clearly said all ages. This isn't about protecting children, it's about weird ass transphobia.

@CalltoActivism 😂 awww you got community noted? FYI 90% of the country thinks it is demonic we are doing this to kids. Absolutely horrific. Even Europe outlaws this.

@waifu_slapper @CalltoActivism @cat71322 But what exactly does this mean? That the therapy can't be offered to people who would really benefit from it? Who is Trump to the doctors are just getting rich off the expense of vulnerable patients?

@ProudSocialist Do we have to listen to this shit from the Dems for the next four years, too?

You screamed for four years about Trump denying the result of the election and now you are denying the result of the election. Congrats on becoming the very thing that you claimed to “resist.”

@TheRealBretRose @ClintonReedy @davidzweig You know, I see truth in that. We'll see what happens. Beyond making people insane, when I get afraid/anxious I literally get sick from GI tract disorders. There is no sense in making myself sick over what might happen, right?

This is fascinating. Any hot takes on why Gen X decided the election?

The U.S. electorate voted for a right-wing populist message because Democrats refuse to lay out a left-wing populist message and when someone like Bernie did it was Democrats who shut it down. That’s it. That’s the whole story and why the country keeps moving further right.

@EdKrassen @Seema_Osborne87 @realDonaldTrump @SenLummis Hot take from me, but wouldn't this require more regulation of BTC? This is something a lot of current holders wouldn't care for.

@Seema_Osborne87 @realDonaldTrump @SenLummis I think there will be obstacles from some Republicans. Not all republicans will support the idea.

A Government Arms Race for Bitcoin? The Governmental Bitcoin FOMO could be able to take hold. With @realDonaldTrump back in office and lawmakers like @SenLummis pushing for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), here’s how I think things could play out if the U.S. actually goes down this path. If Congress passes an SBR initiative, which seems more likely now, it wouldn’t stop there. Other nations would be watching closely. Once they see the U.S. putting serious resources into Bitcoin, they’d probably want to do the same, knowing that such a move would likely drive up Bitcoin’s value. 1. Global Response Early Movers: Some countries would rush to buy Bitcoin even before the U.S. finalizes any decisions, hoping to get in while prices are lower. Countries like China, Russia, and Iran—already wanting to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar—would likely start buying quickly to protect themselves from U.S. financial control. Alliances and Strategies: U.S. allies might also feel pressure to hold reserves of Bitcoin to keep up with economic shifts. Countries in NATO, for example, might see holding Bitcoin as a way to ensure financial stability and unity within the alliance. Developing Countries’ Opportunity: For developing countries, like El Salvador, which already accepts Bitcoin as legal tender, this could be a way to escape inflation and improve economic stability. They’d want to get in early to make sure they don’t miss out. 2. A New Financial Arms Race Becoming a Global Reserve: If countries begin stockpiling Bitcoin, it could evolve into a major global reserve asset, potentially even challenging the U.S. dollar’s role. Since Bitcoin has a hard cap of 21 million, the countries that hold the most could gain significant influence over this decentralized asset. Market Control: Big players like the U.S., China, and Russia would likely compete to own as much Bitcoin as possible, aiming to control the market in ways similar to how oil prices are influenced by OPEC. This could mean coordinated buying or selling to impact Bitcoin’s price on a large scale. 3. Economic Shifts Ahead Bitcoin’s Price Potential: If governments worldwide start buying up Bitcoin, the limited supply and increased demand could drive its price into the millions. In that case, Bitcoin would become a truly global store of value and could reshape the financial landscape. A Global “Federal Reserve” Role: If Bitcoin becomes the main reserve asset, countries with the largest Bitcoin reserves could have similar power to a global Federal Reserve, able to influence markets and shape global policy through Bitcoin. 4. Moving Toward a New Monetary System Geopolitical Tensions and Challenges: This “arms race” for Bitcoin could lead to more international tensions. Countries that get in late might end up economically disadvantaged and would have less control over global economic trends tied to Bitcoin’s value. Domestic Changes for Bitcoin-Holding Nations: Within Bitcoin-holding nations, there’d likely be debate over Bitcoin’s role in national monetary policy, leading to new economic strategies to adapt to a world where Bitcoin plays a major role. The future where Bitcoin reaches $1 million or more could come faster than expected if this global arms race begins. This could go far beyond just speculation—it could redefine the idea of a global reserve currency and shift economic power dynamics worldwide.

@Terri34232432 @UltraTaekiBB @asclepiasyriaca Am I? I'm just going off of what he promised to do. In these post-election days, I've been reading these post-election threads. My findings thus far are that a lot of good people who unfortunately voted for Trump don't actually know what they voted for.

@AxiomSpectrum @UltraTaekiBB @asclepiasyriaca You're brainwashed and delusional.

Seniors voted to gut Social Security. Men voted for their wives and daughters to die from miscarriages. Immigrants voted for deportation raids. Poor people voted for tax cuts for billionaires. Women voted to have fewer rights than men. Police voted for a convicted felon.

@FlannelChonies @hopeful_hoosier @the_naptown @sanshair2022 @bluegeorgia @DrDinD Nowhere. There was record turnout in 2020. End of story. When I saw that graph of votes, I immediately knew what happened. Lower voter turnout favors Republicans. You've been trying to prove this for 4 years and come up empty

@hopeful_hoosier @the_naptown @sanshair2022 @bluegeorgia @DrDinD How would they find them if they didn’t have paper and the electronics were wiped? Go ahead and explain it. Otherwise answer where did the 20 million votes go this cycle?

Montana, Nevada, Arizona, and Missouri voted for a woman's right to choose while simultaneously voting for the guy who stripped them of that right. Wild times.

@TheRealBretRose @ClintonReedy @davidzweig I'm sorry for so many replies. I hope, in my heart, that I'm wrong and you're right. But I'm fucking terrified of what he'll do.

@TheRealBretRose @ClintonReedy @davidzweig But is overreacting to call him that? No, not when you look at what he wants to do. Stuffing the civil service with loyalists to him (as opposed to the constitution, the country, the people, etc) is day one of every Fascist and Communist dictatorship ever.

@UltraTaekiBB @asclepiasyriaca If he follows through, this humanitarian disaster will be almost unparalleled in human history. I say almost because of Hitler and Stalin's crimes against humanity, but this could be in the top five crimes against humanity ever.

@UltraTaekiBB @asclepiasyriaca And that has nothing to do with Trump. Illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes would be deported under any administration. But Trump's people were talking "repatriation" - rounding up legal immigrants who committed no crimes and deporting them.