@jcrabapple
Hi,
I'm reaching out about moving my Mastodon account from another instance to dmv.community.

I'd rather not create another account. I'm a resident of PG County, MD. I think I'd enjoy being a part of your community rather than the huge instance I'm on now.

Please let me know if this is acceptable and how to proceed.

Thanks,
-Steve Loudermilk

Friends, we must rise up in protest for this misguided entertainment industry trend.

We DO NOT need more dystopian, apocalyptic movies telling us humanity is on its way out.

We DO need more thoughtful, intelligent movies about humanity's promise. We need to see people working together and solving problems.

Remember Guinan 's quote from Star Trek:

"When a man is convinced he's going to die tomorrow, he'll probably find a way to make it happen."
#movies
#hope

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/02/hollywood-movies-2024

Here's your daily dose of political wisdom.
#uspolitics
#saveamerica

Here are 10 new year resolutions for saving American democracy | Robert Reich

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/02/new-years-resolutions-american-democracy?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

> If you want to do something positive this 2024, devote your energy to fighting the very real possibility of a second Trump presidency

Shameful, top story in the WaPo this morning giving Trump favorable coverage. 😠

I guess Bezos and his mob don't care if our Democracy falls. He's got money.
#uspolitics
#newsmedia
#saveamerica

https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/01/02/trump-gop-presidential-race-strategy

> Vulnerable after the midterms, the former president turned his indictments into a rallying cry and benefited from a disciplined campaign, stalled opposition and Biden’s weakness.

Guard what you read and believe on #SocialMedia. And also choose what Social Media you touch.
#uspolitics
#Election2024

‘Stakes are really high’: misinformation researcher changes tack for 2024 US election | US politics | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/01/misinformation-trends-2024-election-right-wing

> Kate Starbird says attacks have made research difficult, and claims of bias arise because of prevalence of lies from the right

Vitally important words from a wise man and a corporation of integrity and vision.
#uspolitics
#saveamerica
#voteblue

Mainstream media is playing into Trump’s neo-fascist hands. I’m sticking with democracy and the Guardian | Robert Reich

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/31/mainstream-media-is-playing-into-trumps-neo-fascist-hands-im-sticking-with-democracy-and-the-guardian?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

> I trust the Guardian to illuminate what’s really happening as America faces an election in which one of the two likely candidates engaged in an attempted coup

@trafalgar225
Welcome Alan. This is a cool place, I trust you’ll enjoy.

@micchiato
Very legitimate criticism. 👏

@mpax
Their lost shaker of salt?

@georgetakei 😂 🤣😂 👏

@MessagingMatters
I am not as convinced all this positivity will translate into election victories in 2024, but it’s sure nice to get the emotions high of reading about it.

I think we all deserve it.
#voteblue
#saveamerica
#uspolitics
#Election2024

The wait is finally over. From 2024, USB-C will be the common standard for electronic devices in the EU – and we have already seen the impact!

It means
🔌The same charger for all phones, tablets and cameras
⚡ Harmonised fast-charging technology
🔄Reduced e-waste

One charger to rule them all.

Now, a reality.

Learn more about the #EUCommonCharger here: https://europa.eu/!hwjj3G

#SingleMarket #DigitalEU

We have to completely rethink #Policing and #Police training in this country. An incident like this should make it obvious.

Police killed Niani Finlayson seconds after responding to her 911 call, video shows https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/29/la-police-fatally-shot-niani-finlayson-body-camera?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

@laughingm0n
And you're right, of course. I don't mean to be dumping on the messenger.

@laughingm0n
Yeah. So what's your point?

(I'm sorry for the sarcasm. I just figure her lack of integrity became obvious to most everyone quite some time ago).

#congress
#uspolitics

Maine Secretary of State Rules Donald Trump Ineligible to Appear on Primary Ballot

https://criticalreport.substack.com/p/me-secretary-of-state-disqualifies-trump #USPolitics #Politics #USNews #Maine #DonaldTrump #Trump #2024Elections #Elections2024 #Elections

NFL coaches today are so impatient. It takes some time to learn from mistakes to become a really good QB.

Today, coaches just want to draft/trade for, their "franchise" QB and start winning right away.

HOF Terry Bradshaw was the overall #1 selection in the 1970 draft. He only started 4 games his first year and threw 26 interceptions.

HOF Tom Brady was drafted in the 6th round in 2000. He started 0 games his first year and passed for 6 yds in his only appearance.

#nfl
#football
#sports

The Civil War _was_ about "states' rights". Specifically, the claim by some states that they had the right to enslave other human beings and the other states saying "you absolutely do not". The slaveholding states felt so strongly about their "right" to enslave other humans that they went to war over it. This is not complicated and anyone, politician or otherwise, who can't or won't say this explicitly should not be in office or elected to one.

@Penguinflight@mastodon.scot
Oh come on. Let's show a little optimism, please.

Remember this bit of wisdom from Star Trek, TNG:

Guinan : When a man is convinced he's going to die tomorrow, he'll probably find a way to make it happen. The only one who can turn this around is you. 

#sciencefiction
#startrek
#optimism
#thefuture

@nixCraft
Wow. You can take that (and $2.10) and buy a coffee anywhere in the country!