[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 98 points 2 months ago

With far fewer irs agents, they can't effectively audit tax cheats.

We are funding the complete destruction of Palestine.

Golf is expensive.

He's been sued 220 times for the 100 days he has been in office. Lawyers are really expensive. (Well unless you blackmail them.)

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 76 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I get focused on small things, which makes me an inefficient cleaner. Sure that drawer is going to be the most organized it has ever been, but there are bigger fish to fry.

I just need someone following me around to ask questions like "Are you sure deep cleaning the microwave is the most effective use of your time right now?"

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 62 points 7 months ago

This seems like a sensible consumer protection to not let the ad company control the biggest web browser. I won't hold my breath, but I'm glad they are trying something.

AWS should also be split from Amazon.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 80 points 7 months ago

Interesting taking the approach of "most important cases first" now. What were they doing, calling them in by last name?

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 98 points 7 months ago

At first I thought this was unrealistic because the comedy portion was so bad. Then I realized it is probably about Joe Rogan, in which case this checks out.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 62 points 7 months ago

How about making sure 100% of US residents have access to clean, safe tap water first? Eliminate lead and forever chemicals. I don't feel strongly about fluoride, I do feel strongly you should be able to drink water from your kitchen sink without having to worry.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 63 points 8 months ago

We need ranked choice voting, so you can vote for who you actually support without throwing your vote away.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 85 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

AIPAC and Citizens United are actually frightening.

https://abcnews.go.com/538/pro-israel-groups-spent-big-oust-squad-members/story?id=113675889

https://apnews.com/article/cori-bush-aipac-house-race-missouri-568c1a84974b8ba176a8d27a8375de42

They are able to change the outcome of races with seemingly unlimited money. A spend of 8.4 million in a Missouri primary is absurd, and likely is a drop in the bucket of what is spent influencing the presidential race.

I don't think there is a way to fix this either, since the people that should be writing laws to prevent it are the ones benefiting the most.

I imagine this is also happening in Republican primaries, so one can't just vote differently to address the root cause. Both republicans and Democrats seem to be tripping over each other to prove what a friend they are to Israel. It's really weird and stressful to be a US citizen right now.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 77 points 10 months ago

I think him wearing an oversized bandage for as long as he did supports your hypothesis.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 85 points 1 year ago

The problem is that companies like Intuit have resources/lobbyists and really want to maintain their position in the market.

https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free

Your system sounds wonderful though.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 83 points 1 year ago

I'd love to see her run for President.

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