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Civil war about to break out

jeudi 5 novembre 2020 à 01:00

Civil war is about to break out in Tigray, a part of Ethiopia.

If secessionist sentiment in Tigray is that strong, maybe that state should have a referendum over possible independence. Is there any moral reason why it should be part of Ethiopia?

Voting for exploitation

jeudi 5 novembre 2020 à 01:00

Californians voted to allow Uber and Lyft to continue exploiting their drivers. The companies threatened to stop operating in the state unless they were allowed to do that.

Those who voted for Prop 22 were voting to get cheap rides by exploiting their drivers. That attitude towards low-paid workers results in a country that is cruel and full of hardship.

Moderate

jeudi 5 novembre 2020 à 01:00

Democrats, it is no use nominating "moderate" (right-wing) candidates and hoping to get many Republicans' votes.

Democrats that don't support progressive views will encounter the downside of progressive views (being attacked for them) anyway, but they won't get the upside.

Climate tax on meat

jeudi 5 novembre 2020 à 01:00

[Organizations of] UK health professions call for climate tax on meat.

Breaking Covid-19 distancing rules

jeudi 5 novembre 2020 à 01:00

Most of the people who break Covid-19 distancing rules need help to comply with them, not rebukes and punishments.