the funny thing is that i don't think younger people - and i mean those under the age of 40 - really have a grasp on how many of today's issues can be tied back to a disastrous reagan policy:
- war on drugs: reagan's aggressive escalation of the war on drugs was a catastrophic policy, primarily targeting minority communities and fueling mass incarceration. the crusade against drugs was more about controlling the Black, Latino and Native communities than addressing the actual problems of drug abuse, leading to a legacy of broken families and systemic racism within the criminal justice system.
- deregulation and economic policies: reaganomics was an absolute disaster for the working class. reagan's policies of aggressive tax cuts for the rich, deregulation, and slashing social programs were nothing less than class warfare, deepening income inequality and entrenching corporate greed. these types of policies were a clear message that reagan's america was only for the wealthy elite and a loud "fuck you" to working americans.
- environmental policies: despite his reputation being whitewashed thanks to the recovery of the ozone layer, reagan's environmental record was an unmitigated disaster. his administration gutted critical environmental protections and institutions like the EPA, turning a blind eye to pollution and corporate exploitation of natural resources. this blatant disregard for the planet was a clear sign of prioritizing short-term corporate profits over the future of the environment.
- AIDS crisis: reagan's gross neglect of the aids crisis was nothing short of criminal and this doesn't even begin to touch on his wife's involvement. his administration's indifference to the plight of the lgbtq+ community during this devastating epidemic revealed a deep-seated bigotry and a complete failure of moral leadership.
- mental health: reagan's dismantling of mental health institutions under the guise of 'reform' led directly to a surge in homelessness and a lack of support for those with mental health issues. his policies were cruel and inhumane and showed a personality-defining callous disregard for the most vulnerable in society.
- labor and unions: reagan's attack on labor unions, exemplified by his handling of the patco strike, was a blatant assault on workers' rights. his actions emboldened corporations to suppress union activities, leading to a significant erosion of workers' power and rights in the workplace. he was colloquially known as "Ronnie the Union Buster Reagan"
- foreign policy and military interventions: reagan's foreign policy, particularly in latin america, was imperialist and ruthless. his administration's support for dictatorships and right-wing death squads under the guise of fighting "communism" showed a complete disregard for human rights and self-determination of other nations.
- public health: yes, reagan's agricultural policies actually facilitated the rise of high fructose corn syrup, once again prioritizing corporate profits over public health. this shift in the food industry has had lasting negative impacts on health, contributing to the obesity epidemic and other health issues.
- privatization: reagan's push for privatization was a systematic dismantling of public services, transferring wealth and power to private corporations and further eroding the public's access to essential services.
- education policies: his approach to education was more of an attack on public education than anything else, gutting funding and promoting policies that undermined equal access to quality education. this was, again, part of a broader agenda to maintain a status quo where the privileged remain in power.
this is just what i could come up with in a relatively short time and i did not even live under this man's presidency. the level at which ronald reagan has broken the united states truly can't be overstated.
I do not believe in Hell, but I will make an exception for Reagan.
Never want to hear about muh CCP censorship/Great Firewall of China ever again lol
The US is going to speedrun digital book burning in a way we haven't seen before as its crises multiple exponentially. Banning TikTok is just the start. Meanwhile all of the great Free Thinkers of the West are spending their time fearmongering about "Chinese censorship."
And unlike China, the US clamping down on the Internet is going to have massive ramifications globally given how many platforms and infrastructure are housed in the US. Every one of these fascist bills they try to ram through congress is de facto regulation of the global flow of information.
Thurston's Orange Peel Theory
Iron Kitty ! This Pokémon resembles a popular toy from the future, it’s able to make various expressions and seems to be loved among children
[Image description: digital art of a Paradox form for the Pokemon Skitty. It's a pink robotic cat with a big electric plug for a tail, and a face where purple pixels form a happy expression. End description.]
this is how i be lookin instead of seeing a therapist
gun-flame
ok so was no one gonna mention this is T-Pain cosplaying as a Tekken 7 character ?
I would have but you saw the video first so how was i suppose to
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The thing I’m trying to keep in mind right now regarding the Rooster Teeth news is this:
RWBY made it nine seasons. Nine. Seasons. Over ten years. For an indie series made by a comparatively small team. That’s more than most big studio shows get.
Even if we never end up seeing the end of it (I’m still holding out hope), even if you never cared about the show or thought it went downhill at some point, you have to admit that that is incredibly admirable.
Monty Oum, Miles Luna and Kerry Shawcross wanted to make a show, and they did. And that little show ended up becoming a whole ass franchise with over a hundred episodes and legions of fans all over the world.
And no matter what, I think that’s worth celebrating.
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パルワールド It's hard to draw her eyes when I use my own drawing habits. It's hard to draw while looking at a 3D picture…
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I do this
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everyone is like "ohhhh palworld so edgy so cruel its so full of animal abuse!" maybe to you but MY pals are unionized and penking got so comfy in the hot tub that he fell asleep
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パルワールド When I was in elementary school, I drew a lot of Pokemon. I feel like I'm drawing them with about that much freshness now. The impression I get when I draw Pal World is that it sometimes feels close to something like Medarot and Digimon. It's a strange feeling...
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Chillet brainrot
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bweeh