In response to Professor Kyle.
you 'completely disagree' that "one party is clearly better than the other"?
because that *is* what was written
the criticism is if you're only looking the current 'R versus D' tribalism you're missing the bigger, centuries-long picture
and feeding an 'us-versus-them' framework benefiting few
because that *is* what was written
the criticism is if you're only looking the current 'R versus D' tribalism you're missing the bigger, centuries-long picture
and feeding an 'us-versus-them' framework benefiting few
11:22 AM - Oct 24, 2023
In response to Raven Val.
first time I heard this, it was the Portishead remix
not sure which i like better...
https://www.youtube.com/wa...
not sure which i like better...
https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Portishead feat Paul Weller - Wild wood - YouTube
From the album Remixes by Portishead
09:24 AM - Oct 24, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
It's been going on since colonial times, the promotion of hate and inequality as a means of maintaining the economic order.
Sure, one party is clearly better than the other, but R versus D is just another flavor of the same sht sundae being served to the plebeians for centuries.
Sure, one party is clearly better than the other, but R versus D is just another flavor of the same sht sundae being served to the plebeians for centuries.
05:47 PM - Oct 20, 2023
In response to Elektra 🖖.
cheese grits (with some hot sauce or jalapeno) are a good side for any dinner, especially barbeque
you'll also run into cooled-and-sliced-then-fried polenta - similar to grits - served up as part of an entree
you'll also run into cooled-and-sliced-then-fried polenta - similar to grits - served up as part of an entree
01:15 PM - Aug 01, 2023
In response to Woke/Saying NO to polls.
the only people who *really* care about follower counts
are the ones who want to attract attention or sell you something
or both
it's a bad proxy for the worth of a person
are the ones who want to attract attention or sell you something
or both
it's a bad proxy for the worth of a person
12:45 PM - Jun 08, 2023
In response to Rian Miller.
it's always worser when it's happening in a big media market versus 'flyover country'
a snowstorm in the upper Midwest is OMG SNOWPOCALYPSE when it hits New York
now this
at least there's more attention being put on the climate change underlying what's happening
for now
a snowstorm in the upper Midwest is OMG SNOWPOCALYPSE when it hits New York
now this
at least there's more attention being put on the climate change underlying what's happening
for now
12:06 PM - Jun 08, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
i'm not big on writing people off
caveat to all this is that some people are unreachable
and willfully refuse to even consider changing or moderating their views
as they have too much of themselves invested and to do so would crack their egos
good conversation, btw. thanks for this
caveat to all this is that some people are unreachable
and willfully refuse to even consider changing or moderating their views
as they have too much of themselves invested and to do so would crack their egos
good conversation, btw. thanks for this
11:29 AM - Jun 08, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
it is a disagreement, albeit a *very* mild one
'conservatives' meeting those criteria maybe aren't mythical like unicorns, more like white rinos
- pun intended -
but they exist
and exposing them to opinions contradicting their own helps them recognize what's wrong with their values
'conservatives' meeting those criteria maybe aren't mythical like unicorns, more like white rinos
- pun intended -
but they exist
and exposing them to opinions contradicting their own helps them recognize what's wrong with their values
11:09 AM - Jun 08, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
will respectfully disagree
there's room for anyone as long as they're acting in good faith, are capable having their opinions change by arguments grounded in reason and evidence, and don't come from a place of hate
problem is finding 'conservatives' that fit those criteria
there's room for anyone as long as they're acting in good faith, are capable having their opinions change by arguments grounded in reason and evidence, and don't come from a place of hate
problem is finding 'conservatives' that fit those criteria
10:49 AM - Jun 08, 2023
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In response to Young Lesbian Dre.
know about, yes
but that was a long time ago
the ones i remember well from that era are Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Vampire Hunter D
but that was a long time ago
the ones i remember well from that era are Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Vampire Hunter D
07:06 PM - Jun 04, 2023
In response to Young Lesbian Dre.
can't do just one
series: The Expanse, Babylon 5, original Twilight Zone
movies: Gattaca, District 9, Akira, The Day The Earrh Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, the first Jurassic Park, , the first Matrix, director's cut of Blade Runner, Alien/s, Back to the Future
i could go on
series: The Expanse, Babylon 5, original Twilight Zone
movies: Gattaca, District 9, Akira, The Day The Earrh Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, the first Jurassic Park, , the first Matrix, director's cut of Blade Runner, Alien/s, Back to the Future
i could go on
06:21 PM - Jun 04, 2023
In response to LaMott Jackson (CG).
also
ground.news a news aggregator and source check rolled into one
take all these with a grain of salt as you won't always agree with their analysis but they'll get you close
ground.news a news aggregator and source check rolled into one
take all these with a grain of salt as you won't always agree with their analysis but they'll get you close
01:36 PM - May 10, 2023
In response to LaMott Jackson (CG).
there's a few sites that analyze news and opinion media i use if i'm unsure about source bias or accuracy or good-faith analysis
- allsides.com/media-bias
- adfontesmedia.com
- mediabiasfactcheck.com/search
Poynter has a decent article discussing use of sites like these:
- allsides.com/media-bias
- adfontesmedia.com
- mediabiasfactcheck.com/search
Poynter has a decent article discussing use of sites like these:
01:25 PM - May 10, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
why 'collaborative threading'
when 'pod thread' is *right there* 😁
when 'pod thread' is *right there* 😁
12:00 PM - May 10, 2023
In response to Ground Control.
i'll gently disagree
opinions on Trump are pretty well set
either CNN won't ask the questions or Trump won't discuss ongoing litigation
any contention only works in Trump's favor
he will beat up on CNN
Trump will own the day's news cycle
and his base will continue to adore him
opinions on Trump are pretty well set
either CNN won't ask the questions or Trump won't discuss ongoing litigation
any contention only works in Trump's favor
he will beat up on CNN
Trump will own the day's news cycle
and his base will continue to adore him
10:42 AM - May 09, 2023
In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
then what excuse would we have for getting into arguments over misinterpreted, poorly-written sarcasm?
it's like y'all want to extract the fun out of *everything*
(this is a good idea, for real...would vote for case-swapping characters at random instead of a font change tho)
it's like y'all want to extract the fun out of *everything*
(this is a good idea, for real...would vote for case-swapping characters at random instead of a font change tho)
10:29 AM - May 09, 2023
In response to Nancy Morgan.
after watching The Crown and the Harry and Meghan documentary
- yes, the former took some liberties with actual events
i'm really not that interested
- yes, the former took some liberties with actual events
i'm really not that interested
05:31 PM - May 05, 2023
In response to Anonymous.
worth mentioning, as Barr exited the Trump administration after Barrett's confirmation
no need to put up with Trump after the 6th Catholic was seated on the Court
mission accomplished
"[Barr]’s not alone in being tied to that center. Its board includes the Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo..."
no need to put up with Trump after the 6th Catholic was seated on the Court
mission accomplished
"[Barr]’s not alone in being tied to that center. Its board includes the Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo..."
05:01 PM - May 05, 2023
In response to Laura, The Invisible Spoutan®️.
so many to choose from
one that's always stuck with me, though:
one that's always stuck with me, though:
Apocalypse Now intro: The Doors, The End {1979} - YouTube
The opening sequence of Apocalypse Now featuring The Doors "The End"... If you love this movie, you must see "Hearts of Darkness" about how it was made. Trul...
09:44 AM - May 05, 2023
In response to Waterloo Tech News.
#MayThe4th #StarWars #DadJokes #StarWars
why did Anakin Skywalker never become a Jedi knight or master?
he only passed the Sith grade
why did Anakin Skywalker never become a Jedi knight or master?
he only passed the Sith grade
01:14 PM - May 04, 2023
In response to Waterloo Tech News.
#MayThe4th #StarWars #DadJokes #StarWars
what happens when Chewbacca eats Hershey's Kisses?
he turns into a chocolate-chip Wookie
what happens when Chewbacca eats Hershey's Kisses?
he turns into a chocolate-chip Wookie
01:10 PM - May 04, 2023
In response to Robin A.
eh, it's by Jonah Goldberg
who gets it wrong
it was the selection of astroturf Tea Party favorite Sarah Palin as McCain's VP running mate in 2008
that opened the gates to hell
who gets it wrong
it was the selection of astroturf Tea Party favorite Sarah Palin as McCain's VP running mate in 2008
that opened the gates to hell
05:37 PM - May 02, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
so Bluesky is not a social media app
it's a protocol testing utility
noice!
it's a protocol testing utility
noice!
09:50 PM - Apr 28, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
i think Bluesky is banking on its Mastodon-like federated approach to social media somehow making harassment less of an issue
i also think they are wrong, as decentralization has its own issues with usability, content moderation, and user safety
good social media can't really be mostly hands-off
i also think they are wrong, as decentralization has its own issues with usability, content moderation, and user safety
good social media can't really be mostly hands-off
05:48 PM - Apr 28, 2023
