Matt Taibbi

Rank 30 of 47
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Score 5
4/27/2025, 7:00:07 PM
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Mac @macposting.bsky.social
@macs_posts
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10d
@Carolyn42052 @mtaibbi There's literally like two places in the country where you can get an ID without papers proving your legal status or citizenship lol
Carolyn
@Carolyn42052
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10d
@macs_posts @mtaibbi Because DMV has been assisting drivers licenses to illegals like a popcorn machine for decades. A vote for Americas future is up to Americans not those who wandered in for the freebies.
Mac @macposting.bsky.social
@macs_posts
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10d
@mtaibbi So why should all those people, who you claim already have ID that is sufficient proof of identity for a myriad of things, have to now spend additional time and money for a new ID with a little star on it?

Because Homeland Security says it makes us safer?
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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10d
I’ve heard people make this argument… no one needs (and tends to have) ID more than low-income citizens. You need a DL or passport for most public housing applications, you need it for TANF, you need it for Medicare, SNAP… You can’t bank, drive, or fly without ID. It’s absurd
Meir Lakhovsky
@MeirL
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12d
@jaltucher @danmorenous The 12 hours, DURING your minimum wage workday (with no flex on work hours) that you need to spend at the DMV to get REAL ID. The yearly cost of an ID. The cost of obtaining the documents you need to bring to the DMV to prove you're you.

The fact of the matter is, getting an ID

The statement contributes to a public discourse on the accessibility and requirements of obtaining identification in the United States, particularly in relation to legal status and citizenship. It provides a personal anecdote about past experiences with obtaining IDs under assumed names, suggesting that it was once easier to exploit loopholes in the system. This adds a historical perspective to the ongoing debate about ID requirements and their implications for security and accessibility.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but highlights past vulnerabilities in the ID system, which could be seen as a constructive contribution to the discussion. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, as it does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By sharing a personal experience, the statement could promote understanding of the complexities involved in ID acquisition and the changes over time, fostering empathy for those affected by these issues. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments, instead focusing on the topic of ID acquisition and its historical context. [+1]