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I swear to god, these All Caps tweeting *************!!!
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She is trolling
She knows her reactionary side won the court. And the left might never get it back, so she wants to rub this in
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A solid summary of how big city politics actually work
Also, on the subject of big cities, I think one big reason why conservatives hate big cities (along with the usual racism, xenophobia and homophobia) is that unlike in the suburbs and rural areas, where poverty is hidden and sequestered from pockets off affluence, you can see poverty and human misery on display. Our system of capitalism requires there to be people poor and/or unhoused people, that’s true no matter the local population density. In big cities, especially on public transit and in central business districts, you have to see the human costs of capitalism and the suffering is made all the more dramatic because it’s so physically close to such extreme affluence.
As a result, conservatives pretend that poverty only exists where it’s undeniably visible and then blame that poverty on the “Democrat” mayor and not the fact that big cities are dictatorships of capital, just like the rest of the country.
Also, on the subject of big cities, I think one big reason why conservatives hate big cities (along with the usual racism, xenophobia and homophobia) is that unlike in the suburbs and rural areas, where poverty is hidden and sequestered from pockets off affluence, you can see poverty and human misery on display. Our system of capitalism requires there to be people poor and/or unhoused people, that’s true no matter the local population density. In big cities, especially on public transit and in central business districts, you have to see the human costs of capitalism and the suffering is made all the more dramatic because it’s so physically close to such extreme affluence.
As a result, conservatives pretend that poverty only exists where it’s undeniably visible and then blame that poverty on the “Democrat” mayor and not the fact that big cities are dictatorships of capital, just like the rest of the country.
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This dude is losing touch with reality...
Mans just called playing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before an NFL segregationist. Good grief
Mans just called playing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before an NFL segregationist. Good grief
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Loooooooooooool
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Certified (land tax) Lover Boy
Since the recall is going to fail, it’s clear that Larry Elder won’t be the next governor. Sorry
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the people of California just don’t appreciate Smash Mouth Politics!
Since the recall is going to fail, it’s clear that Larry Elder won’t be the next governor. Sorry
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the people of California just don’t appreciate Smash Mouth Politics!
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This goof ball really went on Twitter and let the world know her cousin's homeboy got an STD right before his wedding
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Socialist Seth Rogan taking that home
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Bronx BoricuasNever knew she was holdin a lil something back there
He's just the decoy to protect my identity. That's why he's the exact opposite of me, in every way. An ugly, pasty, no fashion sense having white man with a beard.Socialist Seth Rogan taking that home
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We believe in you bro. Snatch that before it's too late LOLBronx Boricuas
He's just the decoy to protect my identity. That's why he's the exact opposite of me, in every way. An ugly, pasty, no fashion sense having white man with a beard.
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damn, if only the US can pass a law similar to this 
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FOX News gonna go ham.
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Larry Elder is already suggesting the results of tomorrow's election will be fraudulent
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(spoiler: I've been on an anti-car kick lately. I don't disagree with you, but I have a different perspective)
Conservatives hate big cities because they are designed around pedestrians and public transport, not around cars. There are no giant parking lots and grotesque roads. They hate them because their giant SUV becomes a liability with poor gas mileage and difficulty parallel parking. They hate them because they have to share the road with bicyclists who can get through traffic faster than they can.
I think it's also that cities can level the playing field, if done properly. Everybody shares the same subway. The parks are free and accessible to everybody. And, most importantly, everybody mingles and nobody is excluded or judged. You know how much it burns a conservative to see a black man in drag walking down the street and nobody is making a big deal out of it?
