Chris Remington
Volunteer amateur systems administrator for Beehaw. Stay-at-home dad. Outdoor enthusiast.
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Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto World News@beehaw.org•Dozens of barricades are being erected in Belgrade, Serbia, as the regime has begun arresting and kidnapping students in broad daylight.54·3 days agoI’m locking this post since there isn’t enough meat on the bone from the source that was provided.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgto AskBeehaw@beehaw.org•How Would The World Look Like Without Any News Organizations?4·4 days agoI am no expert and can only make a few guesses here based on my experience in the USA.
Generally speaking, most corporate billionaire owned news organizations are just propaganda machines spewing misinformation (lies) in order to benefit themselves and fuck every one else.
However, there are quit a bit of independent media outlets (“…community-based, member- and audience-supported, nonprofit, not-for-profit, cooperative, and social justice oriented news publications, primarily based in the United States and Canada.”). These have become essential for millions of people to stay informed since the corporate slop isn’t working.
In brief, having news organizations that serve to inform the public is incredibly useful and should be maintained. It is a public service that has enormous benefits such as preserving our democracy.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Politics@beehaw.org•She Won. They Didn't Just Change the Machines. They Rewired the Election.12·5 days agoThe fact that more people signed sworn affidavits that they voted for Harris than tallied votes was enough for a judge to move to discovery makes this tonally different from the 2020 challenges that all failed.
I agree and I will be following the court case(s).
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Politics@beehaw.org•She Won. They Didn't Just Change the Machines. They Rewired the Election.141·5 days agoWhile state attorneys general begin their investigations, it only takes one U.S. senator to initiate the disqualification proceedings against the unelected and unfit occupant of the Oval Office.
Good.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgto U.S. News@beehaw.org•US supreme court limits judges’ power on nationwide injunctions in apparent win for Trump5·5 days ago“The rule of law is not a given in this Nation, nor any other. It is a precept of our democracy that will endure only if those brave enough in every branch fight for its survival. Today, the Court abdicates its vital role in that effort.”
- Justice Sotomayor, dissenting
It will be left up to us (the people) as it always has.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgto U.S. News@beehaw.org•US supreme court limits judges’ power on nationwide injunctions in apparent win for Trump2·5 days ago…we cannot rely on the rule of law, nor constitutional protections.
Come again? Most of us are relying on these things.
If you are saying that there is no 100% guarantee, then of course I agree.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgto U.S. News@beehaw.org•US supreme court limits judges’ power on nationwide injunctions in apparent win for Trump2·6 days agoDemocracy sure was fun while it lasted.
Why do you say that? You believe that this one ruling has dissolved all democracy in the USA? If so, then please explain.
I hope you have a great time.
You live near there or are you on vacation?
Gorgeous shot. Where is this?
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Politics@beehaw.org•128 Democrats Helped Republicans Kill a Resolution to Impeach Trump5·8 days agoAs long as the Citizens United decision still stands, then this will continue and get worse.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Chat@beehaw.org•Here we go again ... I'm going to ask for the community's help before I get completely disconnected from the world on Friday -- UPDATE: Both issues solved. Thank you all!English2·10 days agoHey Pete!
Sorry to hear about your current predicament.
Have people reached out? Have you been taken care of?
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgOPMto Politics@beehaw.org•Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history?5·13 days agoThis has prompted, inside my mind, a request based on your critical thinking skills. And please take a few days to look over and think about the content.
I was exposed to the following back in 2008 and have been pondering about it since then. What is your take?
Became an instant fan as a teenager in the 80s.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Nature and Gardening@beehaw.org•What's growing on, Beehaw?2·13 days agoI guess Blaze’s recommendation worked out. The image looks fantastic.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Technology@beehaw.org•Why are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?4·15 days agodate brokers
I believe you meant ‘data brokers’.
Chris Remington@beehaw.orgMto Beehaw Support@beehaw.org•minor request: beemojis on mobile2·16 days agoI’ve heard good things about Voyager.
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