American democracy:

A long yet necessary read on the video of “Palestinian celebrations on 9/11” posted by accounts like @Breaking911 and @25YearsAgoLive Written by Minnesotan journalist Nigel Parry on 9/12/01

@Cgm944 @PeterMeijer

This account’s bio claims he is “live-posting as a reporter embedded in history.” My account is a meme page that has had “not to be taken seriously” in its bio when people think i’m anything but satire. 2001 Live is batshit and I will wear his block as a badge of honor.

Trump v. Barbara (2026)

United States v. Hemani (2026)

goodbye for now dc

A mixed-member proportional system (like Germany and New Zealand) would negate the effectivity of gerrymandering and allow for a multi-party system. In just one election, NZ went from 2 party control to 5 proportionally represented parties in its federal chamber.

Left: "Mad Tom or the Man of Rights," a British print (1791) attacking Paine for trampling the British crown and order. Right: "Mad Tom in a Rage", an American print (1801) attacking Paine for trying to topple the pillar of "Fedl Govrnt" with brandy and the devil's aid.