Started watching cricket in the late 80's.
As a prisoner of the past, I'm haunted by so many "grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory" moments.
I would have been thrilled with a draw.
But this young Indian team went for win. Fearless. Never reckless.
This is down to Donald and every one of his racist, traitorous enablers from McConnell on down. None of them should be allowed to hold power again. They ALL need to be held accountable, through removal from office or imprisonment. We cannot fuck around and let any of this stand.
Gandhi, 1920: "Co-operation is a duty only so long as Government protects your honour, and non-co-operation is an equal duty when the Government, instead of protecting you robs you of your honour".
The nerve of people who ask “how are you going to pay for it?” whenever we propose building advanced public education, healthcare, & climate infrastructure yet defend a system where Trump pays $750 in taxes and Amazon pays none is beyond me.
It’s too early to tell if it’s permanent, but the changes brought on by COVID-19 are forcing many of us to reflect on what really matters in our lives. https://t.co/9qlOdWKAuO
This complete apathy towards the horrible tragedies & ordeals of the migrant workers and poor people stems from a much rooted, even celebrated mindset of urban India.
That the poor deserve it because they are lazy/non-meritorious by choice. [Thread]
"A lot of urban people are now shocked to know that people are walking so many kilometers to get home. Please, know your country! This has been happening for quite some time."