MysteriousStranger posted:

I mean, it did. It's the most progressive and socialist move since the new deal. Yes you didn't get a pony. But even Saint Sanders railed against immigrations, women's issues, and gay rights because abandoning those issues completely and throwing them all to the wolves is the only way to build a full "working class" movement.


Pick one, social issues or economics, you don't get both. And if you dare say economics it does mean you are a racist woman hater and part of the Tucker Carlson club.

gandlethorpe posted:

I regret to inform you that the awful dog twitter has been reinstated

https://twitter.com/TheOvalPawffice/status/1369116765997961223

It's the timing of these biting accusations really

Also, those doggies are definitely playing with Bailey on a farm

Excelzior posted:

2020 was "Trump" Vs "Not Bernie Sanders" and anyone claiming anything else is only deluding themselves

Tzen posted:

right thread? don't know

Have some greatest hits from a megathread on reddit

I wasn't on the Biden train during the election.
But since he was elected, I've come to realize something.
Joe Biden was made for this moment. His compassion and empathy is more important than anything else right now, and is a salve for the pain this country has been feeling for the last year.

Even with the pandemic, anyone else here feel massively more productive, and more mentally and physically healthy since we voted trump out and Twitter tuned him off? I've cut my loss like Joe Biden knows loss. There are not many people that have lost as many close to them in their lifetime and President Biden.

I posted this elsewhere, but it really fits in response to this speech:
Biden is shaping up to be a true president of the people.
I've heard his partnership with Obama during their time in office being described as the 'Head and the Heart' referring to Obama's sharp intellect and Biden's compassion.
Biden is making it very clear where his heart is: caring for the people he has been chosen to lead.
I don't always agree with everything Biden says and does, but it would be hard to make a case against the man that is now our president to say that he doesn't understand hardship and care for people who are going through it.
So refreshing.

This feels peak Joe Biden. Like almost what he was made for this moment. Not necessarily the policy side, but the tone and empathy side.

Nichael posted:

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


this year old tweet makes me livid tbh

spacemang_spliff posted:

how about some nice succ in these trying times?

https://twitter.com/Clayburn/status/1371268469145079809

sexpig by night posted:

no he's saying a not wrong premise in the most insulting and offensive way possible to a black woman

loquacius posted:

The replies to the OP have plenty of people who managed to say "having a black friend doesn't make you not racist even if you marry her" without also saying that interracial marriage is sex slavery

Son of Thunderbeast posted:

it's true sometimes

spacemang_spliff posted:

https://mobile.twitter.com/snackvampire/status/1373097014179733505

Stringent posted:

you could save yourself some trouble and just paypal jeff

Organ Fiend posted:

More succ harvesting from the cursed images thread

sexpig by night posted:

This all does beg the question of why exactly China does care so much about holding on Xinjiang. Is it particularly important to them economically? Would they stop being the power they are without it? Looking at a map I highly doubt it. Or is it the precedent that it would set towards other regions they worry may be getting ideas? I certainly wonder whether it may have been more savvy for them to give it a huge amount of autonomy and full religious/cultural freedoms (including or just short of formal independence) while retaining it firmly within Beijing's sphere of influence. The Hong Kong/Macau approach, maybe.

fits my needs posted:

shyduck posted:

https://twitter.com/Madonna/status/786105573364359168?s=19

Bideo James posted:

https://twitter.com/TheRealHoarse/status/1420887281485893633?s=20

a child did write this, but the father is the bluetext

https://twitter.com/janehmcfadyen/status/1420914158661369857?s=20

lmao people are starting gofundmes FOR the hoarse

Lansdowne posted:

yeah ultimately I just feel bad for this kid who has to put up with their tryhard dipshit dad going on about their ~whimsical adventure~ where they will have ever so much wacky fun instead of just relaxing and having a good time together

mawarannahr posted:

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RE-UP SENATE PLAN TO SET FEDERAL LIMOUSINE-SAFETY REGULATIONS & CLOSE SAFETY LOOPHOLES TO GET DANGEROUS LIMOS OFF THE ROAD & SAVE LIVES
05.06.21
Schoharie’s October 2018 Limo Accident Was Nation’s Deadliest Accident In Years; Reports Revealed Gaping Loopholes In Federal Safety Regulations

Senators Re-Introduce Three Pieces Of Bipartisan Legislation To Boost Safety Of Aftermarket Stretch Limousines On NY Roads For Passengers, Drivers, & Pedestrians

Schumer, Gillibrand: Do Not Allow The Victims Of Schoharie’s Tragedy To Be Forgotten; Pass Meaningful Reforms Now

WASHINGTON, D. C. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will re-introduce three pieces of legislation to increase the safety of stretch limousines for all of the Americans and New Yorkers who ride in them: the Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos Act (SAFE Limos Act), the Take Unsafe Limos Off the Road Act, and the End the Limo Loophole Act. The senators explained that their bipartisan legislation would set a full slate of new federal stretch limousine safety rules and standards, help get unsafe vehicles off the road and close federal safety loopholes. The officials urged their colleagues in Congress to honor the memory of the heartbreaking limousine crash in Schoharie in October of 2018, which took the lives of 20 New Yorkers far too soon, by passing all three pieces of legislation as soon as possible.

“In the aftermath of that tragic October 2018 afternoon took the lives of 20 Upstate New Yorkers, I stood with the families and loved ones and joined in their mission close the fatal gaps in limo-safety that led to this tragedy,” said Senator Schumer. “This legislation would set a full suite of federal stretch limousine safety rules, from seat strength requirements to aftermarket alteration rules and so much more, close loopholes that bypass safety standards for commercial vehicles, and take unsafe vehicles that never should’ve been there in the first place off our roads. As Majority Leader, I will not rest until limo safety is prioritized, ensuring the lives lost in Schoharie are not in vain and our roads are forever safer.”

“Deadly limousine crashes in New York State have revealed gaping holes in the nation’s road safety rules and Congress must act to set adequate safety regulations that will save lives,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This limo safety legislation would enact comprehensive guidelines to improve safety in the limousine industry and hold companies accountable for unsafe limo modifications. I will keep pushing alongside my colleagues to finally pass this legislation that creates new safety standards for limousines based on recommendations from the NTSB and helps get dangerous vehicles off the road.”

On October 6th, 2018, as reported by the New York State Police, a 2001 Ford Excursion limousine was traveling southwest on Route 30 and failed to stop at the Route 30A intersection in Schoharie, N.Y. The limo traveled across the intersection into the Apple Barrel County Store parking lot and struck a parked and unoccupied 2015 Toyota Highlander. The limo continued to travel into a small wooded ravine where it came to a rest. The accident tragically took the lives of all 18 people in the limousine and two pedestrians, 20 people in total. According to wide reports, this was America’s deadliest transport accident since 2009.

The federal officials said that this accident revealed an urgent need for new federal stretch limousine safety regulations. Limousines lack many of the modern safety features required on passenger vehicles due to the way they are constructed. Manufacturers test the safety features of a normal car and are required to certify that all existing safety regulations are met, but these features are often rendered useless when the car is converted into a limousine. Many limousines are not equipped with side airbags or required to provide seat belts, nor are passengers required to wear them. So, with the NTSB’s recommendations now in-hand, the federal representatives launched a push to pass three new pieces of legislation that would significantly improve the safety of stretch limousines for both passengers and other drivers on New York State roads.

First, Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand announced the introduction of the SAFE Limos Act of 2021 to the Senate, which would require:

Safety Belt Standards for Limousines: Under current law, limousines with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds are not required to have lap shoulder belts for every seating position. The SAFE Limos Act will require each new limousine to have lap and shoulder belts that meet minimum safety requirements for each designated seating position.
Seating System Standards for Limousines: Limousine manufacturers are not required to meet minimum safety standards for seats, their attachment assemblies, and their installation to minimize the possibility of seats failing during a crash. The SAFE Limos Act will require each new limousine to meet safety requirements for seat strength and integrity.
Retrofit Assessment for Existing Limousines: The SAFE Limos Act will require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the feasibility of retrofitting existing limousines with lap and shoulder belts and seat systems that meet minimum safety requirements.
Safety Standards for Altering Used Vehicles into Limousines: The modern limousine market is made up of several independent manufacturers that purchase and modify new or used vehicles into limousines. Under current law, a limousine manufacturer that modifies a new vehicle into a limousine must certify that the altered vehicle still conforms with federal safety standards, such as side impact protections and roof crush resistance. Modifiers of used vehicles (i.e., vehicles that have been sold at least once, other than for resale), however, are not required to certify that their vehicles meet federal safety standards. The SAFE Limos Act requires limousine manufacturers altering used vehicles to certify that the limousine meets federal safety standards.
Limousine Compliance with Federal Safety Standards: To assist limousine manufacturers in complying with federal safety standards, some automakers have created programs detailing what manufacturing limousine alterers should meet to ensure their altered motor vehicle complies with federal safety standards. Unfortunately, not all limousine alterers adhere to these programs. The SAFE Limos Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and issue guidelines, best practices, and recommendations to assist a limousine alterer develop and administer a vehicle modifier plan. A limousine alterer is required to develop a vehicle modifier plan, subject to approval by the Secretary.
Limousine Crash Safety: Limousines are typically equipped with perimeter seating, in which the back of the seats lie against the interior of the passenger compartment. Such alternate seating arrangements can pose unique dangers to occupants. Further, side-impact protections are inconsistent across the limousine industry. The SAFE Limos Act directs NHTSA to conduct research into crashworthiness including side impact protection, roof crush resistance, and airbag system protections for all limousine occupants given alternative seating positions or interior configurations, including perimeter seating arrangements. NHTSA’s findings should inform vehicle modifier plans.
Limousine Evacuation: Rapid egress from a vehicle after a crash can make the difference between life and death. Pursuant to prior recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the SAFE Limos Act will direct NHTSA to conduct research and issue standards that can aid egress and regress in the event that one exit in the limousine’s passenger compartment is blocked.
Limousine Inspection Disclosure: The SAFE Limos Act will require a limousine operator introducing a limousine into interstate commerce to disclose:
1. Date of the most recent inspection of the limousine required under state or federal law;

2. The results of the inspection; and

3. Any corrective action taken by the limousine operator to ensure the limousine passes inspection.

Event Data Recorders for Limousines: Event Data Recorders are devices installed in motor vehicles that collect valuable information about the nature of crashes to aid investigations. The SAFE Limos Act would require the use of Event Data Recorders for all new limousines.
Second, Schumer, Gillibrand, argued that while states are already supposed to act to ensure unsafe vehicles are off the road, more must be done to ensure that when vehicles fail inspection that states can step in to protect people. To address these shortcomings, the senators announced the introduction of the Take Unsafe Limos Off the Road Act to the Senate, and called on their colleagues to consider and pass it right away. The bill would create a new grant program to support states’ efforts to impound or immobilize vehicles that fail inspection for critical safety reasons. The New York State Assembly and Senate are working on legislation that allows for the immobilization or impoundment of limousines where such vehicles have an out-of-service defect or a defect related to their horn. The act will incentivize states like New York to take strong actions to keep unsafe limos that fail inspection off the road.

And lastly, Schumer and Gillibrand highlighted that currently, a Commercial Motor Vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is designed to transport more than 16 passengers, including the driver. However, vehicles that are altered after manufacture to accommodate more than 9 passengers, such as many stretch limos, fall outside this definition. So, Gillibrand and Delgado introduced the End the Limo Loophole Act to both chambers of Congress, to ensure that limos comply with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations. The legislation would amend the definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle to ensure that it covers all vehicles used to transport more than 9 people, including the driver, so that critical federal safety rules, such as driver qualifications, apply to these vehicles. The bill also would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to finalize a rulemaking withdrawn by the Trump Administration to require states to implement inspection programs for passenger-carrying vehicles.

Senator Schumer has long fought and led the effort in the Senate to promote safety within the stretch limousine industry. In 2015, a collision between a pickup truck and a stretch limousine on the North Fork of Long Island killed four women and injured others. According to the Suffolk Times, the limousine attempted to make a U-turn on Route 48 in Cutchogue, N.Y. when a Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with the limo. Following this tragic accident, Senator Schumer urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to gather data needed to upgrade safety standards on stretch limos and other aftermarket altered motor coaches to better protect passengers and make the vehicles more crash resistant. In September of 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) heeded Schumer’s original investigatory call and agreed to investigate future limousine accidents as they occur on a case-by-case basis.

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Pamela Springstein posted:

Joe and Kamala were in the senate long enough to know the outcomes of votes are predetermined the night before

mastershakeman posted:

can someone who cares about this nerd poo poo tell me if the infrastructure bill
1) gives me money directly
2) does anything immediately for high speed rail or anything else beyond general 'money for trains' that just goes to some consultants

Blockade posted:

Dear god look at the replies on this tweet

https://mobile.twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1425376968489455618

fits my needs posted:

https://twitter.com/VP/status/1425554122972008452?s=20

ArfJason posted:

you guys really need to stop QQing about well deserved bans and probations. First people cried up a storm over taintrunner getting banned, then the guy who posted the defense of chipmunk porn underage hentai, and now this? your friends are not special cases who get to skirt around the rules. Grow up.

Probably Magic posted:

SHM voted for Kamala as a weird protest vote, not because he super was into her, but it was still a weird way to lodge a protest vote when you're doing it for a gross prosecutor.

Nichael posted:

what if healthcare free

Killin_Like_Bronson posted:

spacemang_spliff posted:

lmao no thankfully

isn't she like australian or something

Son of Thunderbeast posted:

It's zegermans

fun fact, it wasn't until recently I realized it was "ze germans" and not "zeger-mans" pronounced like wellermans