TaterTurnipTulip

TaterTurnipTulip , 6 days ago to Ask Lemmy in What's your plan if Trump wins in November?

Sure, if they're willing to just destroy everything then it's less of a solid tactic. Will the American military be so willing to just destroy the places they grew up in? Perhaps. Will they be willing to shoot the neighbor they grew up playing with? Perhaps. Will they be willing to level the school they have so many fond memories of? Perhaps. And if so, then yes, that's game over.

The US military has historically been pretty terrible when it comes to insurgencies. But obviously they haven't been fighting in their own backyard.

It'll be interesting either way. I sure hope it doesn't come to pass.

TaterTurnipTulip , 6 days ago to Ask Lemmy in What's your plan if Trump wins in November?

It doesn't seem like you've read much about insurgencies and rebel groups. It doesn't actually take much firepower to inject enough chaos into the system that you cause issues with traditional militaries. One person with a rifle could keep a FOB alert and wasting resources for a couple of hours in Afghanistan. IEDs placed by individuals or small groups caused absolute terror in Iraq.

These types of things are unlikely to "win" a war. But if you make it costly enough, the other side will decide it's not worth fighting. The point is not to engage in head-on combat, that's suicide.

Or hell, look to the tactics of some of the rebels in the Revolutionary War or the Civil War.

TaterTurnipTulip , 7 days ago to politics in Biden at peace if he loses to Trump: "As long as I gave it my all"

With his current mental state I'm pretty sure anyone could hide behind a bush and tell him they're God and that he should drop out. I think it would work.

TaterTurnipTulip , 9 days ago to politics in Trump amplifies posts calling for televised military tribunal for Liz Cheney | CNN Politics

While I hate what this means in general; be honest, is anyone going to miss Liz Cheney?

TaterTurnipTulip , 11 days ago to politics in The President Can Now Assassinate You, Officially

As I mentioned on another comment, there is no mechanism for the court to enforce that. The DOJ is under the President. Who will arrest the President? The SC may think this empowers them more, but it really does not.

TaterTurnipTulip , 11 days ago to politics in Lindsey Graham warns ‘accountability coming to Biden’ if Trump wins

As bad of a rep as they get, having an AR-15 is a really good idea. Readily available parts and ammo. Very easy to use. Easy to clean. Overall a good choice.

TaterTurnipTulip , 11 days ago to politics in The President Can Now Assassinate You, Officially

Please tell me what capacity any court has to enforce a ruling against a sitting President. I'll wait.

As that bastard Andrew Jackson once (allegedly) said "John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it."

TaterTurnipTulip , 11 days ago to politics in Lindsey Graham warns ‘accountability coming to Biden’ if Trump wins

Yes, you should. And train with them. Find nearby like-minded people you can train with. You don't need many, but you really need to know how to use them.

TaterTurnipTulip , 11 days ago to politics in Trump is “absolutely” immune for “official acts” on Jan 6th, SCOTUS rules

Ah, right, certainly the next President will also behave the same way...

This feels terribly naive. It would be one thing if we could cement into the Constitution that the President does not have immunity, but Congress can barely pass a funding bill, let alone an amendment. But failing to use the power granted to try and set the country on a better path just ensures that a dictator will rise who does not care about keeping the status quo. And Trump will have a rubber-stamp SC that will say any act he seems to be official is.

TaterTurnipTulip , 12 days ago to politics in US Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private acts

Good. The other justices don't deserve any respect.

TaterTurnipTulip , 12 days ago to politics in Steve Bannon says 'Maga army' ready, as he reports to prison

There are certainly more than that ready to go to war. But they're also smart enough not to out themselves for some petty stuff like this or the Trump trial. They'll stay hidden until the time is right to try something serious. Don't underestimate how many right-wing Americans are out there ready for violence.

TaterTurnipTulip , 1 month ago to politics in After the Trump verdict, most Republicans say they're OK with having a criminal as president | YouGov

Trump is no Mandela. And something tells me Trump's supporters would feel very different about voting for someone like Mandela...

TaterTurnipTulip , 1 month ago to Technology in Microsoft's carbon emissions up nearly 30% thanks to AI

Sure, and I'm not calling it the end times. But things will continue to get worse as carbon accumulates and causes temperatures to rise.

Having a child has and always will be a moral and ethical choice (for those who have a choice) and it should not be taken lightly. But there are different stakes now than before. And we still haven't gotten rid of the looming shadow of nuclear annihilation, we've only added to the ways we can destroy ourselves.

TaterTurnipTulip , 1 month ago to Technology in Microsoft's carbon emissions up nearly 30% thanks to AI

I'm not about to say people can't have kids, but they should really do their best to truly understand the future that awaits those kids. That temperature line is going to keep going up (except in certain areas when the AMOC collapses). Things will be worse and no one is coming to save us. Deciding to bring a new life into that future is a serious ethical and moral choice.

TaterTurnipTulip , 1 month ago to politics in As conservatives put religion in schools, Satanists want in, too

Up voting for linking to Dead Domain. It's a good video with a lot of time taken to go over the various issues. Certainly doesn't cover absolutely everything, but does a good job showing why TST ends up being more marketing than actual good.

A less problematic Satanist org fighting the good fight would be nice