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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

They also enjoy cooperation on enabling Israeli state's genocide on Palestine.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

They work together 100% of the time, while playing controlled opposition.

[–] [email protected] 66 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They work together every single day to prevent solidarity from forming among the working class

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The role of the Democrat has never been to defeat Republicans, but prevent leftist movements and orgs from gaining positions of power that threaten their existence.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Yep! And it's about time Lemmy started to realize this. Because for the longest time, Lemmy was in denial about this. In fact, saying what you just said, would get you banned in this sub real quick just last year.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's true. They act as a lightning rod to all the anger and dissent felt from Republican policies. Too bad all that energy goes straight to waste. Here's hoping Zohran, AOC, and Bernie can help turn things around in the DNC one election at a time.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Co-sponsored by Republican state Sen. Jeff Barta, the legislation allows tenants to petition to have eviction records sealed after seven years, if they’ve resolved any outstanding rent or damages and stayed eviction-free during that time.

Seems like small potatoes to me. That can be hard to do if you're struggling and have been evicted already.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What are eviction records even used for?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

To prevent you from renting a new apartment, mostly. Go in with an eviction on your record and try to get a place and you'll mostly just be denied.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

So just buy a home or be homeless for 7 years and then you're good, if you live in North Dakota.