DrJenkem

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[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 7 points 1 month ago

It's one of the only platforms that doesn't actively suppress left wing views with its algorithm.

I'd be fine with EU style regulations on social media, or depending on how it's written, a more broader ban of social media in general. But banning tiktok only will do nothing to address the concerns you raised. Instead it just funnels people into social media ecosystems that greatly favor right wing sentiment and allow easy access for the 3 letter agencies.

It's about maintaining the ability to manufacturer consent. Tiktok presents a hurdle to that.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It’s about forcing all students into public school when they aren’t all on the same level when it comes to intelligence or capability to learn

Huh? Don't most public schools offer various levels of the same subject for this reason? Like remedial, honors, AP, etc. In what way is this problem solved by private schools? Unless you're implying that home schooling solves this problem, which yeah sure if one of the parents works full time teaching their children and also has a high level of education themself as well as the relevant skills. Not something that can actually be scaled out across the country. And history has shown that homeschooling typically leads to inferior education.

The schools that spend the least per student have the best scores

Yeah that doesn't sound right at all. You got a source?

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

You can do that with GPL. It prevents massive corporations from essentially leaving off your hard work but can still be free value to everyone else.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 33 points 3 months ago (3 children)

They're not allowing aid in, hence the famine in Northern Gaza.

https://apnews.com/article/famine-northern-gaza-humanitarian-aid-2710a0e41f740fb50cc8075fec7df62d

It's a genocide.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

No one is saying it will. Lots of folks in leftist spaces advocate for getting in the streets, unionizing your workplace, and organizing in socialist organizations. If you're a socialist, it's time to find a socialist organization to join. Can't find any local chapters? Start your own. Don't like any local organizations? Join one and work to improve it.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

the most moral army in the world

I am so fucking sick and tired of my tax dollars going to these fascist terrorists.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Fucking hell, didn't know about that. Someone should drag that fucking piece of shit into Lake Michigan.

At least there's the Haymarket Memorial out in Forest Park.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Being Nazis wasn't a deal breaker for America. Nazis were filling out the Madison square garden at the time.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 2 points 5 months ago

I mean, I sort of did, but only because OP mentioned the series by name giving me something to google. Before seeing the comment I had no clue this was referencing an anime.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 6 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Do I have to start watching anime so that I don't become a cultural hermit?

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Ehh, I disagree. A counter example; I'd bet money that folks in England know more about our country than we do theirs, especially when it comes to politics and current issues. I'm pretty sure most Americans wouldn't be able to name the British PM or even what party is in power there. Everyone there probably knows Biden is the president and that he is a Democrat.

Also, Al Jazeera publishes in English, I don't think language is the primary barrier. American media just generally doesn't cover foreign affairs all that much (and when they do, they generally do a shit job).

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 12 points 5 months ago

Congratulations, y'all deserve that and more!

 

That's the rumor anyways. Comment to let me know if I'm wrong or anyone has additional info.

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