The Bidens are rightly embracing #Democratic history -- and #Winning!

The former first lady [Hillary Clinton] and current first lady Jill Biden will appear together to announce the recipients of the Praemium Imperiale, an annual global arts prize for lifetime achievement by the Japan Art Association. Both women will deliver remarks.

https://news.google.com/articles/CBMiSWh0dHBzOi8vbmV3cy55YWhvby5jb20vaGlsbGFyeS1jbGludG9uLXN0ZXBwaW5nLW92ZXItd2hpdGUtMDQwNTE2MTg1Lmh0bWzSAVFodHRwczovL25ld3MueWFob28uY29tL2FtcGh0bWwvaGlsbGFyeS1jbGludG9uLXN0ZXBwaW5nLW92ZXItd2hpdGUtMDQwNTE2MTg1Lmh0bWw?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen

📡 September 7, 2023: Western Journal > Roger Stone, Newt Gingrich and even The Western Journal’s own Floyd Brown have all predicted that #MichelleObama could be the next #Democratic presidential nominee. – Democratic Party https://companiesexpress.wordpress.com/2023/09/08/%f0%9f%93%a1-september-7-2023-headlines-roger-stone-newt-gingrich-and-even-the-western-journals-own-floyd-brown-have-all-predicted-that-michelle-obama-could-be-the-next-democratic-pre/

Here's your daily reminder that #Trump's labeling of his #Democratic opponents as "#fascists" is utter nonsense for many reasons, the most significant being that #fascism is an inherently #rightwing #ideology. Left-wingers, by definition, cannot be fascists. If Trump wasn't "the dumbest goddamned student" his professors ever taught in college, he might have known this basic, objective fact. Unfortunately, he's a moron who is literally making it up as he goes.

https://www.mediaite.com/trump/trump-tees-off-on-fascist-monsters-for-convicting-peter-navarro-blasts-january-6-committee-for-not-targeting-nancy-pelosi/

@w7voa

"These are the stakes: dueling visions for America — not #Democratic or #Republican... but brutal #fascism or flawed #democracy. The #news media needs to stop with the horse-race coverage...

We need to hear from more experts on authoritarian movements, and fewer pollsters...

We need the media to see 2024 not as a traditional election but as an effort to mobilize a mass movement that would undo democracy"
~@willbunch
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/media-2020-election-trump-authoritarianism-20230827.html

#Journalism #USPol #USA #News

It wasn't a hint. He flat-out said that if #Republicans don't win in 2024, they will abandon #democracy and seek to seize power through political #violence. It was as clear a #threat to the #Constitution and our #democratic principles as you will ever hear from a member of the political class. If that doesn't scare you, take a moment to consider what #MikeHuckabee's ideal America would look like, and the #consequences of imposing that vision through violence.

https://www.thewrap.com/mike-huckabee-trump-loses-2024-election-violence-clip/

@TCatInReality

"These are the stakes: dueling visions for America — not #Democratic or #Republican... but brutal #fascism or flawed #democracy. The #news media needs to stop with the horse-race coverage...

We need to hear from more experts on authoritarian movements, and fewer pollsters...

We need the media to see 2024 not as a traditional election but as an effort to mobilize a mass movement that would undo democracy"
~@willbunch
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/media-2020-election-trump-authoritarianism-20230827.html

#Journalism #USPol #USA #News

I guess I'm moving off the old #homelab faster than I thought. So much for weekend plans. 😿

If anyone wants to offer advice, the setup is #democratic-csi #iscsi to #truenas (mostly xfs, a mistake I've corrected moving forward.)
The old cluster has decided to just ignore PVCs. The replacement cluster uses the same credentials (shh) but a different path and prefix and it is still working fine. I've tried restarting associated controllers/ds, even bounced the bad cluster and updated the NAS, which entailed bouncing both clusters.

Nothing in the logs, and there are no recent related updates. Both clusters are driven off largely shared/identical code, with minor furniture rearranging.

#k8s #kubernetes #raspberrypi #k3s

Justice and #Democratic #Socialism in #GeorgeFloyd’s Hometown: #HoustonDSA Aids Coalition Work
https://www.dsausa.org/democratic-left/justice-and-democratic-socialism-in-george-floyds-hometown-houston-dsa-aids-coalition-work/

It's a given that #Democratic leaders want #Trump nominated because they think he'll be easy to beat. The question is how much behind-the-scenes work and dirty tricks they're doing to help him. Democrats have been caught doing this many times for Trumpist candidates to improve Dem candidates' chances, so it would be foolish to assume they won't put the country at risk to improve their own chances.

#Democratic leaders officially endorsed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) reelection bid.

The news comes as deep-pocketed #AIPAC reportedly considers recruiting challenges to "squad" members this cycle.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/30/hakeem-jeffries-endoreses-ilhan-omar-aipac-00113394

"I am just amazed that we have four prosecutors who are Democrats running four cases in four different jurisdictions,” marveled #HughHewitt

The problem, Hugh, is that you're a moron. #JackSmith isn't a #Democrat. He's an #independent who has never been associated with either the #Republican or #Democratic party. Considering that you comment on #politics for a living, it would be nice if you could take the time to actually learn the #facts before spewing your opinions.

https://www.mediaite.com/politics/democratic-congressman-expresses-concern-over-trump-trial-date-election-should-be-a-fair-fight/

As we face the poignant crossroads as to whether #democratic institutions will survive the onslaught of the power hungry using #fascist tactics to defeat an imperfect democracy, this discussion with Ken Burns helps to remind us who we are…United under the rule of #law…and facing the fight to save the more perfect Union, flaws and all from the onslaught of the cruel and #authoritarian jackboots…https://youtu.be/zW-T7AoKxrI?si=wdqAkDnhP84BQtFt

• #CUNY Administration Joins #Racist NY Post in McCarthyite Witch Hunt -- Again
• #AOC and the #Democratic #Strikebreakers of America
• Political Clarity is Crucial: More on Revolutionaries and the Fight for #Abortion Rights
• #DSA Tries Bringing its Anti-Red Clause to #Hunter
• #Atlanta 's "Cop City": Sinister Center for Racist #Police Repression
• Under #Democratic and #Republican Parties of #Capitalism, Racist Cop Terror Never Ends: Only Revolution Can Bring Justice!

The right keeps boosting #RFKjr. To be clear, all of his financial #support comes from #rightwing donors, and almost all of his popular support comes from rightwing #voters. It might seem odd that a proclaimed #Democratic #presidential #nominee derives all of his support from the other side of the spectrum, but not when you realize that his support is based entirely on the goal of hurting the current #president and presumptive Democratic nominee.

https://www.theblaze.com/shows/fearless-with-jason-whitlock/this-is-what-rfk-jr-thinks-about-trumps-arrest-the-american-dream-covid-2-0-and-climate-change

@dangillmor

"These are the stakes: dueling visions for America — not #Democratic or #Republican... but brutal #fascism or flawed #democracy. The #news media needs to stop with the horse-race coverage...

We need to hear from more experts on authoritarian movements, and fewer pollsters...

We need the media to see 2024 not as a traditional election but as an effort to mobilize a mass movement that would undo democracy"
~@willbunch
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/media-2020-election-trump-authoritarianism-20230827.html

#Journalism #USPol #USA #News

#debate
#BidenHarris2024
#GOTV

🔺You’ve seen the MAGA-GOP clown show (or heard about it).
🔺2024 is our last chance to keep this country a democratic Republic.
🔺Fascism is ONE LOST ELECTION AWAY.

🔹It’s not too early to join a #Democratic activist organization.
🔹It’s not too early to #DonateToDemocrats
🔹It’s not too early to work locally to #RegisterVoters
🔹It’s not too early to #TootTheTruth about #BidenHarrisSuccesses

🔷DONATE TO DEMS. JOIN ACTIVISTS. WORK TO GET OUT THE VOTE.

Is there anyone on the actual centre left (or lefter) of politics who seriously intends to vote for #RFKjr, or is that intent really just the preserve of total wing nuts, Laroucheites and whatever other assorted conspiracy types exist on the fringes of the #Democratic Party's registered supporters?

Finlands #Democratic #Socialism

Overall, Finland’s economic and government system is a type of social democracy, which combines parts of socialism and capitalism.

Overall, Finland is a very well-rounded country that has a lot going for it. After all, Finns are some of the happiest people in the world. Also, the people of their nation don’t have a history of slavery, warmongering, colonialism, and capitalism at any cost worldwide to overcome internally.

https://gwfoto.medium.com/finlands-democratic-socialism-5b088c7783ce

Unlike many classic works of #scifi, “#StarTrek” offered an optimistic vision of humanity’s future — one where democracy triumphs, exploitation is ended, & everyone’s material needs are met

(sounds more like #democratic #socialism to me)

https://jacobin.com/2023/08/star-trek-solidarity-utopianism-technology-postcapitalism/

MAGAt's are violent vicious and so stupid!

Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump case, #Democratic #congresswoman

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/national/capitol-riots/texas-woman-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-judge-overseeing-trump-case-democrat-congresswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-tanya-chutkan/65-34a5a7c1-d049-4919-836a-755150d10ea7

> Abigail Jo Shry, of Alvin, #Texas, is accused of #threatening to harm U.S. District Judge Tanya S. #Chutkan and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).

#JackSmith
#TrumpIndictment
#VoteOutTheGOP