How that happens is we don't let them fuck it up. Once the primaries were over, I urged everyone to vote for Democrats not because I love them, but because we desperately needed a check on the Republican corruption and incompetence. And that time is now. We need to contact our newly-elected representatives and demand big, bold action that actually improves people's lives.

Anyone whines about how both sides are the same I'm going to ask them when the last time they contacted their representatives in Congress, or at the state level. Personally, I'll call every day if I have to. Defeatists can say it won't make any difference, but when we constantly call them out and demand meaningful action, we force them to listen. Public pressure works, and we can prove it...

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Gross, AI slop.

Which one, your left one or your left one?

I'm so proud...

I hope people realize how amazing this response is.

You say "understand", but then rattle off a bunch of facts.

Like knowing hobbies, favorite foods, political opinions, favorite tv/movie/youtube channels/music/genre of entertainment, etc...

No offense, but that's not the same as knowing a person and those aren't the most important things. I don't know the exact right answer to these for most of the people in my life. Hell, I don't know my favorite for every one!

But that's because they're less important. Not completely, but they're just statistics, flavoring on who a person is. I know my sister is endlessly creative and compassionate. I know my mother is fierce and determined, and never gives up on anyone. My father is loyal, dependable, and hard-working. My brother is charismatic and hilarious. My niece is intelligent, tender-hearted, and kind. My nephew is adventurous, inquisitive, and empathetic.

That's who they are, and I know this by spending time with them, through the good and bad times. Assuming they're worthy of it, have you shown your family who you are, your true self? And if they're not worth that, remember that it's only temporary; eventually you can move out, choose your own family and they can know and understand the true you!

No. One. Wants. That.

We have nowhere better to go. But that's only for now, you short-sighted dumbass...

They don't want to "govern". Or lead, or improve, or legislate. They want to control everything, hurt minorities, and give even more money to their rich friends. And they're willing to burn everything to do it...

Enshittification, but on a massive scale.

Thank you, I haven't shaved.

Dish soap. Use a scrubber brush and let it dry.