The Random, Meaningless Political post thread

[Stevicus]

While likely based upon real data, assumptions & calculations
would've been made. Are those cromlulent? You don't know.
For example, are they treating unrealized appreciation as
income for one, but not the other?

And don't call me "Surely".

Perhaps they were at the time they were calculated. I think it's more an estimate, since I don't think many people would have access to their true net worth. I remember hearing people say that Trump may not be as wealthy as reported. Musk has been losing money, too, so it seems to fluctuate.

 

[Brickjectivity]

Technocracy is an empty threat to the standing political order. I might make a thread about it. But think about all the times that people thought technology would reshape the world to put the technicians and the artisans in control, and think of how that has never happened. Telegram? No. Computers? No. Railroads? No. Bows and arrows? No. Fire? No. Assembly line? No.

This occurred to me while I was trying to compare CPU and GPU specs. They are mangled behind sanity. Nerds did not do this.

 

[Revoltingest]

Perhaps they were at the time they were calculated.

Well, if some was perhaps once correct,
let's treat it as factual, eh.

 

[Stevicus]

Well, if some was perhaps once correct,
let's treat it as factual, eh.

The overall message can be expressed in any number of ways. Allegorically, one could say that the Providers had more Quatloos than the Thralls, and their system was rigged and corrupt as well.

 

[Father Heathen]

There is too much identity politics in the US.

For example...when Clinton was crucified for having an affair with his intern. People demand politicians to play a role...that of the faithful husband.
Identity politics.

What I am has nothing to do with my political ideas.

You support those who would like take rights and freedom (and even lives in some cases) away from your fellow LGBT folk. In some countries they're imprisoned or executed, and you brush the victims under the rug just because you fetishize fascism. What do you actually think it would mean for you if those you simp for gained power?

 

[Estro Felino]

You support those who would like take rights and freedom (and even lives in some cases) away from your fellow LGBT folk. In some countries they're imprisoned or executed, and you brush the victims under the rug just because you fetishize fascism. What do you actually think it would mean for you if those you simp for gained power?

As far as I know, LGBTs, atheists and others are persecuted and imprisoned in other countries...other than Europe.

 

[Father Heathen]

As far as I know, LGBTs, atheists and others are persecuted and imprisoned in other countries...other than Europe.

Because of Europe's largely progressive/liberal culture that's opposed by your political heroes. They'll never reciprocate your sentiments.

 

[Estro Felino]

Because of Europe's largely progressive/liberal culture that's opposed by your political heroes. They'll never reciprocate your sentiments.

In Russia there are LGBTs and they are fine.
If Russians are okay with it, good for them.

I don't want them to reciprocate my sentiments. I just want world peace. No wars.

 

[Revoltingest]

The overall message can be expressed in any number of ways. Allegorically, one could say that the Providers had more Quatloos than the Thralls, and their system was rigged and corrupt as well.

So the important thing is the message, not its accuracy?

 

[Revoltingest]

In Russia there are LGBTs and they are fine.
If Russians are okay with it, good for them.

I don't want them to reciprocate my sentiments. I just want world peace. No wars.

Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia, in latest crackdown on rights | CNN

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill that expands a ban on so-called LGBTQ "propaganda" in Russia, making it illegal for anyone to promote same-sex relationships or suggest that non-heterosexual orientations are "normal."

www.cnn.com

 

[Estro Felino]

Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia, in latest crackdown on rights | CNN

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill that expands a ban on so-called LGBTQ "propaganda" in Russia, making it illegal for anyone to promote same-sex relationships or suggest that non-heterosexual orientations are "normal."

www.cnn.com

I like Russian men...btw...

 

[Estro Felino]

wow...it would be too good to be true

 

[Stevicus]

So the important thing is the message, not its accuracy?

They're both important, but if you're asking for pinpoint accuracy, along with charts, balance sheets, and the whole nine yards, then that may be a bit much, given the limitations of the format and medium by which the information is related.

 

[Revoltingest]

They're both important, but if you're asking for pinpoint accuracy, along with charts, balance sheets, and the whole nine yards, then that may be a bit much, given the limitations of the format and medium by which the information is related.

Many claims are made about taxes
paid & company profitability.
These claims are oft repeated to
reinforce beliefs.
Yet supporting evidence is lacking.
How do you really know what you
believe about taxation in USA is
accurate?

 

[Stevicus]

Many claims are made about taxes
paid & company profitability.
These claims are oft repeated to
reinforce beliefs.
Yet supporting evidence is lacking.
How do you really know what you
believe about taxation in USA is
accurate?

I know that, at the very least, it's a relatively open marketplace of ideas, so if someone puts forth a bad idea or inaccurate information, there's usually someone else out there to correct it or oppose it with a better idea.

As for taxation in the USA, that's a murky subject, and I'm not sure how many people actually understand it, except for those who spend years in school studying it and then gaining years of experience in tax law. Then it becomes more a discussion not about taxes, but about lawyers.

 

[Revoltingest]

I know that, at the very least, it's a relatively open marketplace of ideas, so if someone puts forth a bad idea or inaccurate information, there's usually someone else out there to correct it or oppose it with a better idea.

If it's on the internet then it's true, eh.

 

[Stevicus]

If it's on the internet then it's true, eh.

No, but it doesn't mean that it's automatically false.

 

[Revoltingest]

No, but it doesn't mean that it's automatically false.

Well, if something isn't automatically
false, they rely upon it as true enuf, eh.

 

[Stevicus]

Well, if something isn't automatically
false, they rely upon it as true enuf, eh.

It's just food for thought. Something for people to talk about. Something to rile the masses and stir the pot.

 

[Revoltingest]

It's just food for thought. Something for people to talk about. Something to rile the masses and stir the pot.

Sounds like the Fox News approach.