mastodonmigration

GottaLaff , 5 months ago to random

🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ #RNC considers move to make #Trump presumptive nominee

“While Trump would still need to reach delegate requirements necessary to win the nom, if the resolution is approved, he’d have access to RNC’s data operation, benefit from fundraising w RNC, & have support of all of the committee’s ground ops. It would also mean the committee would be supporting Trump & effectively opposing Haley – an unprecedented break from party’s past approach to nom process”

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/25/politics/rnc-trump-presumptive-nominee-resolution?cid=ios_app

GottaLaff , 5 months ago to random

#Trump #EJeanCarroll #legal 🧵 for as long as I can comfortably last. 1/…

Via
Inner City Press who I refer to as Press:

They're back.
Judge Kaplan: Ms. Habba, do you have any other witnesses?
👉🏼: Yes, President Trump.
Judge Kaplan: I have a few things to say

GottaLaff , 5 months ago to random

Again, thanks for your replies and kind words.

I’m reading, just not replying. Too tired, up half the night. But I’m perfectly able to do what I’m doing, and I am resting, so please don’t worry.❤️

rahmstorf , 5 months ago to random German

Some good news to celebrate: EU fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit 60-year low.
“The 8% reduction in emissions should be celebrated, but more must be done to wean the EU off fossil fuels, reduce reliance on petrostates such as Russia, whilst also leaving the world a better place for the next generation.”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/24/eu-fossil-fuel-co2-emissions-hit-60-year-low

GottaLaff , 5 months ago to random

Why yes, I AM still getting deluged by trolls who are intentionally calling me Pro Genocide after my earlier post.

Thanks for asking.

Adding: I did not take a stand on anything other than to stop calling Biden "pro genocide," and saying that disagreement with his policies is fine by me & that I don't discuss that war in my feed... because of... this kind of reaction by trolls and others who are trolls in training, apparently.

GottaLaff , 5 months ago to random

You may disagree fervently with Pres. Biden's Israel policies, and that's fine. But if you come into my feed calling him "Genocide Joe" or any variation on that theme, you're blocked.

I've already had to block a few accounts for this.

Pres. Biden is not "for genocide." I will not argue with you on this topic, nor do I discuss the Israel/Hamas war here.

But I will not tolerate accusations of "genocide" by Pres. Biden. He's not "pro genocide."

If that's a prob, it's on you.

wdlindsy , 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to random

Lewis Grossberger on top reasons people vote for Trump — they include:

"They want a Strongman: Trump is unhinged, unpredictable, out of control and scary…and those are his good points! …

They want some God talk. MAGAs want to know this: Do you stand with us or the godless atheist commies? Now some of you elitists say Trump’s a heathen and a non-believer. Doesn’t matter."

#Trump #strongman #authoritarianism #WhiteChristianNationalism
/1

https://grossbergerbulletin.substack.com/p/top-eight-reasons-why-they-vote-for

mastodonmigration , 5 months ago to random

Hey kids, the Republicans are coming after your retirement again. When they talk about voting being "harm reduction" this is a good example. Vote like your Social Security depends on it, because it does.

Center for American Progress: The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security >>> https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-house-republican-study-committee-budget-proposes-harsh-changes-to-social-security/

TonyStark , 5 months ago to random

People ask why I talk about elections and voting so much.

It’s because there’s always hope.

Florida Democrats flip Republican House seat in Special Election – WFTV:
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-democrats-flip-republican-house-seat-special-election/BDGBNIJ3CZECRMX6NTSZQVYZX4/

wdlindsy , 5 months ago to random

"Trump operates by way of a 'permission structure,' where a leader signals that something that was once socially out of bounds is suddenly okay, even to be praised or glorified."

~ Jay Kuo

Interesting formulation, since both observers in Germany as the Nazis rose to power and historians note the same happening in Germany, as thugs and Brownshirts were given permission to engage in violent bullying behavior previously seen as off-limits.

#Trump #violence #thugs

https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-threats-violence-maga-2024

mastodonmigration , 5 months ago to random

Substack Migration Roll Call

Those moving off of Substack will likely lose subscribers. For many this is their livelihood. Their principle and courage should be rewarded. Known Substack migrants are listed below. Please consider subscribing to them.

If you've migrated off Substack, please provide the name, new URL, and a brief description in a reply. Will add mentions into the top comments.

To the Substack migrants, you rock! Thank you for your bravery and resolve.

#substackmigration

breadandcircuses , 5 months ago to random

Business As Usual must go on, baby!

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"Big Oil Launches Propaganda Campaign to Thwart US Energy Transition"

The American oil lobby launched an eight-figure media campaign this week promoting the idea that fossil fuels are “vital” to global energy security, alarming climate experts.

“US natural gas and oil play a key role in supplying the world with cleaner, more reliable energy,” the new initiative’s website says. The campaign comes amid record fossil fuel extraction in the US, and as the industry is attempting to capitalize on the war in Gaza to escalate production even further, climate advocates say.

Launched Tuesday by the nation’s top fossil fuel interest group, the campaign will work to “dismantle policy threats” to the sector, said American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers.

In a CNN interview, Sommers said clean energy can currently only play a limited role. “Renewable sources have a role to play, but oil and natural gas will be needed for decades,” he said.

The ad blitz comes after US oil production reached a record high in 2023, which was also the hottest year ever recorded.

“We’re already moving in the wrong direction on fossil fuels,” said Tim Roberts, professor of environment and sociology at Brown University. “They want to push us further.”

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FULL STORY -- https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/01/fossil-fuel-oil-gas-api-propaganda-media-campaign-energy-transition/

#Environment #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Capitalism #BusinessAsUsual

mastodonmigration , 5 months ago to random

So, you have decided to leave Substack! Good for you! Now what?

Ghost is a popular alternative. @caseynewton's Platformer and now Molly White's @molly0xfff Citation Needed are choosing Ghost. Here is a guide written by Molly detailing how she migrated to Ghost >>> https://citationneeded.news/substack-to-self-hosted-ghost/

Another is WordPress Newsletter, which now federates with Mastodon! @hildabast has a great guide on how to move your newsletter to WordPress >>> https://absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2023/06/22/substack-versus-wordpress-newsletter-first-impressions-and-migration-tips/

Whatever you choose, congratulations!

mastodonmigration , 5 months ago to random

Yesterday many left leaning pundits and journalists were suspended from TwitterX without notice. Some were subsequently reinstated after very public complaints from a few prominent individuals.

Vice: X Purges Prominent Journalists, Leftists With No Explanation >>> https://www.vice.com/en/article/5d948x/x-purges-prominent-journalists-leftists-with-no-explanation

We have seen this tactic before. Musk uses the ban hammer to enforce self censorship. The message is clear, step over the line and you will be silenced.

How can enduring this regime be worth it? 🤷

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mastodonmigration , 6 months ago to random

If you don't follow Sue Stone @knittingknots2 and think you might like an excellently curated news feed, give her a follow.

This, from her introduction:

"Well, I have an odd hobby. I like to read and find news stories I think are worthwhile, both to keep from being blindsided by events and to stay well-rounded and informed.

My slant does tend to be human rights/justice oriented"

mastodonmigration , 6 months ago to random

Creating a Mastodon News Feed with press.coop

Quickly create a news feed of dozens of major media publications for your Mastodon account. The fediverse instance http://press.coop/ imports RSS feeds from popular press sites to the fediverse. These instructions will give you a Mastodon “List” that follows all of the press.coop publications. You can then unfollow any you do not want. They will not show up in your home feed >>> https://mastodonmigration.wordpress.com/2023/12/11/creating-a-mastodon-news-feed-with-press-coop/

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mastodonmigration , 7 months ago to random

You may have heard that WordPress is now federated with Mastodon. What does this all mean?

Well, very simply, people with WordPress blogs can now automatically publish their new posts to a Fediverse address where they are available to Mastodon.

Here's an explainer: https://mastodonmigration.wordpress.com/2023/11/07/understanding-mastodon-federation-wordpress-fediblogs/

As an example, if you follow this address: @mastodonmigration.wordpress.com@mastodonmigration.wordpress.com

...you will see all new posts from https://mastodonmigration.wordpress.com/ in your feed.

#WordPress

mastodonmigration , 8 months ago to random

We talk about wanting professional journalists to ditch Twitter and come to Mastodon.

When they do we need to make them welcome!

Today Chris Bing @Bing_Chris a distinguished Reuters reporter covering hacking and foreign affairs has joined Mastodon saying "Hi - Twitter is a garbage fire. I am going to try to use this platform more. Love,-Bing."

Let's show Chris some love!

#follow #infosec #cybersecurity #ForeignAffairs

mastodonmigration , 11 months ago to random

Mastodon User Tip

Make use of #Lists, and when you follow someone make a habit of adding them to a list right then.

It's quick and easy:

• Set up at least three or four lists. You can number them to arrange the list display order.
• After you hit FOLLOW, click the three vertical dots and choose "Add or Remove from lists". This will bring up your lists and you can click to add the follow to one or more lists.

They will make your #Fediverse life so much better.

#MastoTips #MastodonMigration

mastodonmigration , 1 year ago to random

#MastodonNews Mar 4, 2023

So, this is fun. We are their worst nightmare. Turn's out Mastodon "falls short for businesses" because it lacks "advertising support," says an ad industry publication.

CMSWire: Facebook Is Better for Business Than Mastodon. Here's Why >>> https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/facebook-is-better-for-business-than-mastodon-heres-why/

"Social media has become one of the most powerful tools businesses can leverage for advertising... Mastodon, on the other hand, does not offer an advertising platform to businesses."

😂

#twittermigration