To be fair: it's all the Republicans casting the deciding vote. She doesn't have any special powers that makes her vote count more than the rest. The difference is that she's occasionally not-shitty and so she gets a lot of attention as a maybe.
Like: Rick Scott also cast these deciding votes, but everyone already expected that he'd be a shit so he doesn't get any flak for it.
Nah, they got kompromat on her. Bribery will get you some baubles but it's too voluntary and you can always get outbid. You gotta get coercive if you really want to own someone's soul.
According to the CIA, kompromat is also a less ideal way to influence someone because they eventually get exhausted and conclude the consequences are less painful than the control, and defect.
The most reliable way is to make them a true believer.
That's why Kirk's death is so gutting to the right: He was an excellent propagandist who specialized in influencing impressionable people.
Being a "moderate" is just an act for her constituents.
If they say that bill might not pass, because Murkowski and Collins are likely to vote against ot, then i you can be certain that the bill will pass with a single vote, and the one who vote against it will be the one that has election sooner.
Look, in a perfect world we could discuss things rationally. But with a fascist government using unidentified police and the military against peaceful protests, and routinely ignoring the law, while clearly acting overtly corrupt and morally bankrupt, at some point people will react.
You'd think the billionaires in control would realize that their push to hoard more and more at the expense of the people will end with their or their decendent's heads on pikes. You'd think they'd do something to find a stable solution with themselves on top but not pushing everyone else so far down. But they don't seem to get it, so we're headed to a revolution at some point. Better get used to it.
I have no problem with people who have caused untold amounts of death and suffering having death called upon them back. I do not understand why you would even argue that.
She's cosplaying a moderate while sucking that federal teet something fierce. Since Alaska relies so heavily on federal funding, and that funding is at the whim of whatever geriatric rich white fuck is currently inhabiting the oval office, Alaska senators probably have to placate them more than other senators. I think its chicken shit, and I think that Murkowski specifically is chicken shit for the damage she's causing to the country all so Alaska can keep collecting those big federal checks.
Because they never cared about ordinary people. They serve a handful of figures at the absolute top and their main value is the ability to manipulate the masses.
Politician should not be a career choice, it should be a limited service to your fellow citizens and you should walk away when it is time.
As long as she follows through, at least Joni Ernst is doing what she said she would, though I suspect it isn't because of her promise but because she doesn't want a humiliating loss after telling people cutting services is fine because we're all going to die anyway.
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Mniot@programming.dev · 96 pts · 335d
To be fair: it's all the Republicans casting the deciding vote. She doesn't have any special powers that makes her vote count more than the rest. The difference is that she's occasionally not-shitty and so she gets a lot of attention as a maybe.
Like: Rick Scott also cast these deciding votes, but everyone already expected that he'd be a shit so he doesn't get any flak for it.
TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com · -2 pts · 335d
Her vote as a US Senator counts more. That is exactly how representational government works
you doofsorry.Mniot@programming.dev · 17 pts · 335d
In what way, exactly, does her vote as a US senator count more than another US senator's vote?
Feel free to use simple language if you feel I need it.
Cruxifux@feddit.nl · 14 pts · 335d
I’m going to start editing my rude comments like this because it’s hilarious and I’m here for it.
StinkyOnions@lemmy.world · 74 pts · 335d
Because she's okay with child diddlers.
defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 335d
Only if they either have over $1 billion in wealth or if they have an R next to their name.
cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de · 63 pts · 335d
Look at her. Does she look like a person at peace with herself and the world?
Blackfeathr@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 335d
I hope she is never at peace for the rest of her days, which I also hope are few.
Grimy@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 335d
She looks like a necromancer.
defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 335d
Or a victim of necromancy.
20cello@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 335d
Money is my guess
DonkMagnum@lemy.lol · 21 pts · 335d
Nah, they got kompromat on her. Bribery will get you some baubles but it's too voluntary and you can always get outbid. You gotta get coercive if you really want to own someone's soul.
RedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.com · 4 pts · 334d
According to the CIA, kompromat is also a less ideal way to influence someone because they eventually get exhausted and conclude the consequences are less painful than the control, and defect.
The most reliable way is to make them a true believer.
That's why Kirk's death is so gutting to the right: He was an excellent propagandist who specialized in influencing impressionable people.
Lukaro@piefed.zip · 19 pts · 335d
Um she is a republican what else would you expect her to do?
takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 15 pts · 335d
Being a "moderate" is just an act for her constituents.
If they say that bill might not pass, because Murkowski and Collins are likely to vote against ot, then i you can be certain that the bill will pass with a single vote, and the one who vote against it will be the one that has election sooner.
FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 335d
Because there's no accountability.
DarkFuture@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 334d
Her deal is that she's a Republican, which means she's a traitor to the United States of America.
rockettaco37@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 334d
Let's stop calling them Republicans and start calling them Nazis. It's more accurate.
CascadianGiraffe@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 334d
I'm starting to feel that the comparison is unfair to the Nazis.
rockettaco37@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 333d
There’s a comparison I never thought would make sense, but here we are...
ThePantser@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 335d
Hopefully she will get Kirked.
zd9@lemmy.world · -9 pts · 335d
Fuck off if you're a Russian shill or edgy teen. I want her to be humiliated out of a job, but Kirking out your opponents isn't a solution now.
CannonFodder@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 335d
Maybe Luigi'd ?
Look, in a perfect world we could discuss things rationally. But with a fascist government using unidentified police and the military against peaceful protests, and routinely ignoring the law, while clearly acting overtly corrupt and morally bankrupt, at some point people will react.
You'd think the billionaires in control would realize that their push to hoard more and more at the expense of the people will end with their or their decendent's heads on pikes. You'd think they'd do something to find a stable solution with themselves on top but not pushing everyone else so far down. But they don't seem to get it, so we're headed to a revolution at some point. Better get used to it.
Cruxifux@feddit.nl · 7 pts · 335d
We are far past the point where a bloodless Revolution is feasible. Liberals do not understand this. Conservatives absolutely do and have for decades.
Cruxifux@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 335d
Nah if you’re fine with saying Luigi’d but not “kirked” then you’re a hypocrite and not worth having a discussion with.
zd9@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 335d
...who said I said that? I don't care what you call it, I'm talking about the action.
Cruxifux@feddit.nl · 5 pts · 335d
I have no problem with people who have caused untold amounts of death and suffering having death called upon them back. I do not understand why you would even argue that.
zd9@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 334d
Because the internet is a place with consequences. I think we need some time to see what actually happened.
zd9@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 334d
Because the internet is a place with consequences. I think we need some time to see what actually happened.
psycho_driver@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 335d
This lady looks like ET never got to phone home and is pissed off about it and decided to don a crappy disguise and get into politics.
Ging@anarchist.nexus · 7 pts · 335d
Gerontocracy functioning exactly as intended
ToiletFlushShowerScream@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 335d
It's all about her ego and personal wealth/power. Her constituents are a means to those ends. She cares not for people she represents
lack@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 333d
She's cosplaying a moderate while sucking that federal teet something fierce. Since Alaska relies so heavily on federal funding, and that funding is at the whim of whatever geriatric rich white fuck is currently inhabiting the oval office, Alaska senators probably have to placate them more than other senators. I think its chicken shit, and I think that Murkowski specifically is chicken shit for the damage she's causing to the country all so Alaska can keep collecting those big federal checks.
ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online · 5 pts · 334d
Because they never cared about ordinary people. They serve a handful of figures at the absolute top and their main value is the ability to manipulate the masses.
GroundedGator@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 334d
Politician should not be a career choice, it should be a limited service to your fellow citizens and you should walk away when it is time.
As long as she follows through, at least Joni Ernst is doing what she said she would, though I suspect it isn't because of her promise but because she doesn't want a humiliating loss after telling people cutting services is fine because we're all going to die anyway.
zd9@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 335d
I don't want this to become a "who's gonna get Kirked next" kinda thing. It's sad where the US is as a country.
altphoto@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 334d
She seems nice. I've seen a flat rat wrapped around a tire after riding the tire to las Vegas a couple of times. Like that but nice.
chrischryse@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 334d
Can’t the democrats still release them?
jlow@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 335d
Is she very rich?