Eldritch

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[–] Eldritch 7 points 1 day ago

The whole point of this was asking why Democrats are catering to wealthy conservative donors instead of progressive or left leaning voters. I just stated the reason why. The 1 billion dollars collected from small donors every four years for a presidential run is nice. But it's nothing compared to what the wealthy dump into messaging and campaigning constantly. Until such time as small donors can even come close to remotely matching that. Sustaining entire media Outlet ecosystems to counter the propaganda from conservatives. Democrats aren't going to give up trying to get some of that wealthy conservative money

[–] Eldritch 18 points 1 day ago (3 children)

That's a mere pittance compared to what the wealthy actually spend on conservatives and messaging. That's 1 billion dollars every 4 years. Fox news, daily wire, OANN, and all the myriad of other propaganda outlets churn through more than that a year.

[–] Eldritch 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

They do, but as a Missourian. I can 100% say they have no clue about how to do it. Legalizing abortion again, but electing the man that will get it nationally banned. It may be largely willful ignorance and apathy. But that doesn't mean it can't also be sexism and misogynistic attitudes too. They can support their personal right to choose but not give a damn about anyone else. After all there were Nazi jews. I have little doubt there are misogynistic women. For some of them it's about there personal rights. Cognitive dissonance makes it for some really f***** up situations.

[–] Eldritch 6 points 2 days ago
[–] Eldritch 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'd say you're right. But they need to understand that capitalists will always need to find someone new to exploit, and fascists will always need to find someone new to scapegoat. They're only safe on the other side of the world so long.

[–] Eldritch 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

This is Ozma. They're known for heavy bias and axe grinding. It attacks Democrats and that's what was important to them. Not factualness or logic.

People trying like crazy to push all the blame on Democrats and Harris. Because after all. If they only did this one magic thing they would never lose. Right? It's freaking magic. How could they lose.

Don't get me wrong. Democrats absolutely deserve some blame. But I'm sure all the people that spent the whole general shouting that "they're both the same", "blue maga", "genocide Joe/Harris" surely couldn't have disenfranchised and demotivated people to stay home. They all got played and are trying to absolve themselves.

[–] Eldritch 8 points 2 days ago

Yep, I'm sure at least a few were demotivated by claims of "they're the same!" Or the hyperbolic brow beating of those chanting "genocide Joe/Harris" or "blue maga ". What we needed is solidarity. But the left is only good at dividing itself.

[–] Eldritch 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)

The United States has shipped Munitions and weapons to Israel for decades. It didn't magically become about genocide just because you pretend it did. I would absolutely argue that we should reconsider or slow down or hold off on sending them more. But that wouldn't have stopped anything. And it would be foolish to think otherwise. And yet there are still so many fools.

Let's play a fantasy game for a moment. Biden cancels all future arms shipments to Israel. You're happy and the situation is now resolved right? The zionists in the house and Senate would never unanimously override his veto. And just continue those shipments. Then he would have burned any political Capital he had for negotiations and goodwill. Leaving us with less chance to stop it than before. And only empowering Netanyahu and the ghoulish zionists.

This fantasy black and white thinking is a curse. That you and so many others are so terminally online. Getting high on your own supply of passing this rhetoric back and forth that you believe it. Sometimes things are complicated and have nuance. But what's the point of nuance when you can just virtue signal for nothing and get nothing in return. You won. The Biden ministration nor the Harris administration will be sending any more arms or support to Israel after january. And no one will be arguing for a ceasefire either. Everyone is saved. And you certainly weren't played a fool. Congratulations.

[–] Eldritch 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Most Nazis were just following orders. Many Hitler supporters and citizens of Nazi Germany though they were making things better. While being completely uninformed and having no idea of what was going on.

Worst of all. Trump's white nationalist white supremacist and Nazi supporters weren't a deal breaker. The truth is the Nazis and the people of Nazi Germany were not monsters. They were people. There are no monsters. Only people. Exactly like Trump supporters. So the comparison is valid and apt whether or not you are comfortable with it.

Evil is just banal. The cruelty that one does to cover up their own incompetence. When their ignorance is just as valid as your knowledge. Call them for what they are.

[–] Eldritch 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Aaaah yes. More childishness. Everyone who isn't you etc doesn't care. Yes. You'll get a lot accomplished with that BS. Like playing a part in getting a fascist elected. Muddying the waters and demotivating others with hyperbolic and false statements of "ThEy'Re ThE sAmE!" or "GeNoCiDe JoE/hArRiS!". But you're a special boy/girl. You're riteous and correct. Everything is simple black and white. You and you alone see the simple black and white solutions no one else can. We were all pretending to care when we told you that BS would be counterproductive and even backfire and that we needed solidarity till after the election.

But hey, trump is all worth it for you to keep your imagined purity and sense of superiority. Good job!

[–] Eldritch -3 points 2 days ago

While I'm sure everyone would enjoy living in the reality you imagine yourself to inhabit. Where the hell have you been. They elected an outright fascist that said Israel needs to finish the job. Who appointed an ambassador that said there's no such thing as Palestine.

Yes it was always unobtainable. This is your daily reality check. Come back to us. I'm not saying that it's not b*******, sick or disappointing. Just said it's reality and that you need to engage with it

[–] Eldritch 7 points 2 days ago (8 children)

What short memories people have. It's been decades. Since Clinton and before. It spiked in the last year. And will spike even harder now that so many actively voted for fascism like in 1980. Or railed against the achievable (you) in pursuit of unobtainable perfection. Only to predictably, as it always has been. Achieve the worst possible outcome. But denying self responsibility. That part is always present too. Otherwise people would have to learn.

 

A fresh single and video off their upcoming third album Pendulum. I can't recommend this Duo from Texas enough. Their previous albums have been extremely solid for me.

 

The greatest show unearthed returns with a brand new single perfectly timed for the season. But who are we kidding. Every day is Halloween.

 

The third single off the Seattle Duos debut release. I'm definitely enjoying their sound so far be sure to check out the rest of their content on Bandcamp.

 

A fresh video Single off his upcoming 2024 sophomore release Delusions of Grandeur.

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NEW SINGLE: I Guess by Never Knows Best (neverknowsbestmusic.bandcamp.com)
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Cameron Dunbar formed Never Knows Best out of the ashes of his previous solo project, The Blinking Lights. Inspired by classic acts such as: Joy Division, The Cure, and Depeche Mode, as well as modern outfits like Chvrches, and Cold Cave, Dunbar set out to reimagine his sound with an eclectic mix of synthesizers, electronic drum beats, and distorted guitars.

 

Ruebi Walter, Hamburg fixture who with his brother Reinhold both with connections to iconic post-punk band Pink Turns Blue. Just dropped a brand new video for his track Closer.

 

A fresh new music video release on YouTube for the KVB's remix of An Idea Of Guilt. Be sure to check both there and Hello Pity's back catalog on bandcamp.

 

Actually this came out on the fourth. But I'd like this album even if for nothing more than the cover art. Dropping acid and hanging out with muppets. #lifegoals

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Oi seems someone was a cheeky boy. And put it up live too early. The page is gone for the moment. But should be back Friday. Definitely a good punk vibe on this debut album be sure to check it out.

 

Quick boost of 12XU. And Groschi's synopsis up on his music blog. Be sure to check him out and follow on mastodon. And check out some of the other content he posts.

 

From the upcoming album "Everything is Alive" set to come out September 1st. Preorder here if you are so inclined.

 

Nice new video From Portland's Princess Ugly. With a dark heavy goth vibe. Lots more to find and listen to up on their BandCamp page.

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