Yup, I already have received multiple fliers that try to paint it as a generic wealth tax and do not mention that it only applies to billionaires or that it's a one time tax. People will be deceived. Hopefully the language on the ballot is straightforward enough.
I genuinely think this is one of the few good reasons not to be fully vegan. Props to you for still doing your best despite how frustrating all those allergies must be.
The book is (mostly) hard scifi, though one with an emphasis on character development. In contrast, the movie is an unlikely buddy comedy meets scifi. They're very different and while the movie is a faithful adaptation, if the scifi stuff interests you I'd recommend prioritizing the book first.
Insightful comment, thanks. The frustrating part for me is that the media has a tendency to parrot his talking points without directly challenging them in the same breath. That allows his narrative to take hold (especially when it is backed by other members of the government) and steer popular opinion in his favor.
Yea, I am a big fan of Mamdani, but seeing the wider state of "the left" in the US, I do not think he will be able to have the impact we would all like to see. I sort of see him as another AOC/Bernie for now, at least until he starts successfully achieving material changes.
Those two are a shining example of how the Democratic party has enabled the growth of facism in this country. If you stand for nothing but party donors then you become complicit in whatever results from your inaction.
I do think the idea of "how are they going to win" is part of what makes electoral politics so problematic, but you can make your own interpretations after you understand his background and platform.
Yup, I already have received multiple fliers that try to paint it as a generic wealth tax and do not mention that it only applies to billionaires or that it's a one time tax. People will be deceived. Hopefully the language on the ballot is straightforward enough.