laverabe

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[–] laverabe 2 points 2 weeks ago

This was just a proposed discussion of rules, they're not active yet so submit however you'd like currently.

[–] laverabe 20 points 3 weeks ago

What absolutely astonishes me is that the entirety of the country has complete amnesia of the years 2017-2021, as if we're not about to relive that shitty period x10.

[–] laverabe 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The next 4 years in the US are going to bring instability to the forefront.

US debt to GDP ratio is already an insane 120% . At some point along this path of ever increasing debt, people are going to see that USD is no longer safe and choose other currencies, or possibly crypto. Bank runs tend to happen all of a sudden when no one expects it. The same situation could theoretically happen in the US.

The reserve dominance shouldn't be relied upon when we could simply raise a small amount of revenue with taxes on the wealthy to balance the books.

[–] laverabe -4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Tariffs are a necessary tool, and can be positive in the long run to create revenue and lower trade deficits. They are a regressive tax, but there is some positive to making some imported goods more expensive in the US. It does discourage companies from importing everything. In moderation targeted tariffs can be good.

The debt is projected to be $50 trillion by 2034, so revenue does need to be increased somehow. Otherwise on the current track the US will be unable to service it's debt.

Ideally they should just tax billionaires, but politically this is a lot easier for them.

The problem with tariffs is moreso on what they're going to do with the revenue. The surplus will almost assuredly be used to give tax cuts to the rich, and the debt will likely be $50 trillion by 2028, not 2034.

[–] laverabe 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I believe that was the British until the 19th century. I could find of no such thing for US commissions, although I am not all that versed on the history.

I mostly just picked the poster because it looked neat ;)

[–] laverabe 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

That's a bold claim, not that I necessarily disagree with it. Are there groups of well respected historians that would agree that it has begun? I could only find a few here and there that think it has started.

[–] laverabe 38 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

There are some punctuation errors in your title. It should read:

Plex is "overhauling" its apps with a redesign and under-the-hood "upgrades"

Those who use Plex to access personal media will find that their libraries are in a ~~dedicated~~ [hidden] tab, while the Watchlist will take up prime real estate in the top navigation section. Plex says it also streamlined the user menu for quick access to things like your profile, friends and watch history.

So they're hiding the entire point of Plex deep in the menu and promoting things that make them money. Enshittification.

[–] laverabe 2 points 1 month ago

Also as a side note if anyone would like to help moderate this community please message me. I'll try to respond in a day or two.

[–] laverabe 11 points 1 month ago

reddit was open source as well.

was

[–] laverabe 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (7 children)

That's not a constructive approach. Doing nothing just means Republicans completely disasemble what remains of democracy in the US.

 

I think most people would agree allocating land for the public good is a positive thing for nearly every citizen.

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rule 2 added (self.politicaldiscussion)
 

I'd like to be as transparent as I can with the rules. Rule 2 was added ...due to recent events.

If anyone has any suggestions for preemptive rules or modification to existing rules I am open to any changes, please suggest them here.

 

...seems like a big issue

 

Rules are still evolving, but right now I'm just aiming for a community for civil discourse ...if such a thing is possible in politics. [email protected]

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