Tag: politics

“but what are Hillary’s POLICIES?”

dduane:

bicatperson:

So I got tired of not seeing any news on HRC’s actual positions because every single media outlet is busy fact-checking Trump’s latest Twitter tantrum, and decided to look some up.

Also, tired of stories about 26-year-olds complaining that they can’t get behind Clinton because they don’t know what she stands for, and also have no idea who Ralph Nader is, even though these frickin’ kids are only two years younger than me and also Wikipedia exists

But anyway. Hillary Clinton! Actual positions!

Guys, there’s so much to love.

This is the conscience I’m voting.

And also: which of the two candidates capable of winning this election would you rather have sitting next to the briefcase with the nuclear codes?

I don’t know about you, but from where I’m sitting, and after eight years of obstruction by the party controlling the legislative arm, it’s (to use the OP’s apt metaphor) a Hermione we need in the White House right now. Not a Draco.

(ETA: Okay, Draco is an imperfect analogy. But: the son-of-a-privileged-(rich)-dad, whiny-entitled-toady-surrounded-bully type, that was what I was reaching for…)

an-gremlin:

actuallyalivingsaint:

frontier-heart:

relivingthe80s:

As David Cameron steps down, it’s time to celebrate his legacy. 
Photo by #WheelchairAccessible

This is mass murder of disabled people by the UK government.

You don’t need a gun to kill someone when you can simply deny them the resources they need to live.

This is structural violence

Pushing someone into traffic knowing what will happen is murder. So us pushing someone who you KNOW can’t work back to work to save money.

mockingbirdie:

steviemcfly:

Trump is only two points ahead in Texas now. If you’re in Texas and vote third party or don’t vote this year, I will personally never forgive you for stealing the joy of watching the GOP freak out at Texas going blue from me.

Fellow Texans: DO NOT WRITE IN BERNIE. 

He literally does not want your vote, he literally wants you to vote for Hillary, and because of this he did not file to be an approved write-in candidate which means if you write him in your vote literally does not count.

wetpinkorthodoxy:

softnasa:

seeing as he’s now on every five pound note in the uk please remember that winston churchill:

– believed that the Aryan stock [was] bound to triumph against nonwhite nations
– was strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes
– said that “indians” were a beastly people with a beastly religion
– justified colonialism and the mass murder of black + indigenous people because white people were a stronger race, a higher-grade race, a more worldly wise race
– referred to palestinians as barbaric hoards who ate little but camel dung
– referred to black people almost exclusively as savages and blackamoors
– described islam as a form of madness

for crying out loud his own secretary of state didn’t see much difference between his outlook and Hitler’s

this is not a man you should idolise as a great leader. this is a violent racist who we like to brush under the carpet because that’s what britain does best.

Don’t forget he also advocated for euthanasia for people with learning disabilities: “The unnatural and increasingly rapid growth of the feebleminded and
insane classes, coupled as it is with a steady restriction among the
thrifty, energetic and superior stocks, constitutes a national and race
danger which it is impossible to exaggerate… I feel that the source
from which the stream of madness is fed should be cut off and sealed up
before another year has passed.“

Also, he didn’t want women to have the right to vote.

Best of Hillary at the Al Smith dinner

teenagedream:

  • “I took a break from my rigorous nap schedule to be here. And as you’ve already heard, it’s a treat for all of you too, because usually, I charge a lot for speeches like this.”
  • “Getting through these three debates with Donald has to count as a miracle, so I guess I’m up against the highest, hardest, stained glass ceiling.”
  • “I just wanna put you all in a basket of adorables.”
  • “You look so good in your tuxes, or as I refer to them, ‘formal pantsuits.’”
  • “Donald, if at any time you don’t like what I’m saying, feel free to stand up and shout ‘WRONG’ while I’m talking.”
  • “It’s amazing I’m up here after Donald. I didn’t think he’d be okay with a peaceful transition of power.”
  • “Donald, after listening to your speech, I will also enjoy listening to Mike Pence deny that you ever gave it.”
  • “Remember, if you don’t like how it turned out, it must be rigged.”
  • “People look at the Statue of Liberty and see a proud symbol […] Donald looks at the Statue of Liberty and sees a 4, maybe a 5 if she loses the torch and tablet and changes her hair.”
  • “I understand I am not known for my sense of humor. That’s why it did take a village to write these jokes.”
  • “I’m not boring at all. In fact, I’m the life of every party I attend, and I’ve been to three.”
  • “When the parties get out of hand, as occasionally they do, it’s important to have a responsible chaperone who can get everyone home safely, and that is why I picked Tim Kaine to be my vice president.”
  • “You notice there is no teleprompter here tonight, which is probably smart because maybe you saw Donald dismantle his prompter the other day. And I get that. They’re hard to keep up with, and I’m sure it’s even harder when you’re translating from the original Russian.”
  • “Donald wanted me drug-tested before last night’s debate, and look, I gotta tell you, I am so flattered that Donald thought I used some sort of performance enhancer. Now actually, I did. It’s called preparation.”
  • “I’ve had to listen to Donald for three full debates, and he says I don’t have any stamina. That is four and a half hours. I have now stood next to Donald longer than any of his campaign managers.”
  • “Whoever wins this election, the outcome will be historic. We will either have the first female president or the first president who started a Twitter war with Cher.”
  • “If Donald does win, it’ll be awkward at the annual President’s Day photo, when all the former presidents gather at the White House. And not just with Bill – how is Barack gonna get past the Muslim ban?”
  • “Donald has issues. Serious issues. Really, really serious issues.”
  • “[Donald] actually sent me a car to bring me here tonight. Actually, it was a hearse.”
  • “Donald really is as healthy as a horse, you know, the one Vladimir Putin rides around on.”
  • “I will be the healthiest and youngest woman ever to serve as president.”
  • “I’ve tried to inspire young people […] and [Donald] is doing the same. A third-grade teacher told me that one of her students refused to turn in his homework because it was under audit.”
  • “Here’s another similarity. The Republican National Committee isn’t spending a dime to help either one of us.”
  • “Let’s embrace the spirit of the evening, let’s come together, remember what unites us, and just rip on Ted Cruz.”
  • “I hope you enjoyed my remarks tonight. I said ‘no’ to some jokes that I thought were over the line, but I suppose you can judge for yourself on Wikileaks in the next few days.”

REMINDER TO ALL YOU YOUNG PEOPLE:

bri-ecrit:

shisno:

blasphemous-lies-and-deceit:

Do Not Take A Picture of Your Ballot

It is illegal. Your vote will be thrown out and not counted.

DO NOT post it on Facebook, or Twitter, or Snapchat or Instagram or Tumblr or ANYTHING. Don’t share it with your friends. The likes and notes are not worth it. Just keep your phones in your damn pockets the entire time you’re voting.Take a cute selfie with the “I Voted” sticker afterwards instead.

Please don’t let me read headlines going something like “Millennials fucked up the election by posting pictures of their ballots” because it will be fucking insufferable. And also Trump will probably win and we’ll all be fucked.

Also, DO NOT WEAR ANY SHIRTS, HATS, PINS, BAGS, ETC. THAT SHOWCASE A CERTAIN CANDIDATE OR POLITICIAN WHEN YOU GO TO VOTE!

It’s called passive electioneering, and some states will bar you from entering a voting place if you are wearing anything pro-or-anti-a certain candidate. Show your support that day by voting instead of wearing your candidate proudly on clothes.

THIS IS IMPORTANT.

DO NOT TAKE/POST PICTURES OF YOUR BALLOT.

DON’T DO IT.