Chelsea Manning's outrageous fines were actually paid by supporters through a crowdfunding platform. https://couragetoresist.org/chelsea-manning-free-fines-nearly-paid/ I was proud to contribute a small amount to it.
On the broader issues, the Democratic Party's behavior these last few months was enough to get…
On the broader issues, the Democratic Party's behavior these last few months was enough to get me to finally give up my right to vote, when piled on top of their behavior over the last five years or so. I just don't give a shit about them anymore, because they don't give a shit about anything real anymore.
Excellent piece. Thank you.
Chelsea Manning's outrageous fines were actually paid by supporters through a crowdfunding platform. https://couragetoresist.org/chelsea-manning-free-fines-nearly-paid/ I was proud to contribute a small amount to it.
On the broader issues, the Democratic Party's behavior these last few months was enough to get me to finally give up my right to vote, when piled on top of their behavior over the last five years or so. I just don't give a shit about them anymore, because they don't give a shit about anything real anymore.
"Chelsea Manning's outrageous fines were actually paid by supporters through a crowdfunding platform. https://couragetoresist.org/chelsea-manning-free-fines-nearly-paid/ I was proud to contribute a small amount to it."
Glad that you point that out. I, too, made a small contribution to help defray her legal costs. I'm glad to hear that enough money was donated.
After the 2016 election I unenrolled from the Dem party. I am now registered to vote but as "Unrenrolled.
I can still vote in primaries. I can choose which primary to vote in.
Another good essay on the same topic - https://off-guardian.org/2020/05/07/covid19-and-the-left-an-ignored-civil-rights-crisis