BartHarleyJarvis's recent activity
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Comment on Several US states report cyberattacks as spy agencies suspect Iran targeting water in ~society
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Comment on A new media system is taking root on the US left, reshaping Democratic politics in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis LinkExamples of the new media outlets mentioned in the article: More Perfect Union hosting a discussion between El-Seyed and swing voters. Drop Site News interviewing Ro Khana about his recent trip to...Examples of the new media outlets mentioned in the article:
More Perfect Union hosting a discussion between El-Seyed and swing voters.
Drop Site News interviewing Ro Khana about his recent trip to the West Bank and challenging his perspective on the right to armed Palestinian resistance.
Drop Site reporting on Israel's "AI poisoning" operation to influence chatbots on Gaza.
Breaking Points conducting a lengthy interview/debate with Rep Adam Smith about Democratic politics and the DSA.
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A new media system is taking root on the US left, reshaping Democratic politics
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Comment on From millionaires to Muslims, small subgroups of the population seem much larger to many Americans in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis LinkTrans - 21% Muslim - 27% Native American - 27% Jewish - 30% Gay or Lesbian - 30% Black - 41% Hispanic - 39% First-gen immigrants - 33% Well, that explains a lot. Jesus Christ.Trans - 21%
Muslim - 27%
Native American - 27%
Jewish - 30%
Gay or Lesbian - 30%
Black - 41%
Hispanic - 39%
First-gen immigrants - 33%Well, that explains a lot. Jesus Christ.
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Comment on Emily Wilson’s critique of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in ~movies
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentI was going to say that parts of this reminded me of the obnoxious lefty critique of One Battle After Another not being radical or revolutionary enough, as if major studios have any interest in...This also seems to be in that genre of critique that I absolutely hate which is “why did the creators make the movie/game/book/show they made instead of the one I would have made? What do you mean that just because something isn’t being made for ME specifically doesn’t mean it’s bad!?”
I was going to say that parts of this reminded me of the obnoxious lefty critique of One Battle After Another not being radical or revolutionary enough, as if major studios have any interest in doling out hundreds of millions of dollars for something that isn't geared towards a general audience.
Personally, I'm usually grateful when something in the public consciousness can be a stepping stone toward my passions, even if it's imperfect. I don't know if the movie will be Top Gun for Classics, but it will probably draw some people in who otherwise wouldn't have taken an interest.
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Comment on Why socialists should embrace luxury apartments in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentI believe the term for that line of thinking is McMorrow's Folly. But for real, I've heard this argument a handful of times over the past few months and I don't know if it's coming from somewhere...I believe the term for that line of thinking is McMorrow's Folly.
But for real, I've heard this argument a handful of times over the past few months and I don't know if it's coming from somewhere or just a coincidence. It's as though reasonable social programs are weapons that can't be built for fear that they'll fall into the wrong hands.
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How an American Israel Public Affairs Committee smear campaign works
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Comment on The Odyssey - discussion thread in ~movies
BartHarleyJarvis LinkSaw it two days ago and enjoyed it. Unlike some of the other comments, my theater's audio was fine. I don't know why this is always an issue with Nolan films. I agree with some of stu2b50's...Saw it two days ago and enjoyed it. Unlike some of the other comments, my theater's audio was fine. I don't know why this is always an issue with Nolan films.
I agree with some of stu2b50's criticism, especially about the pacing in the first act and how disconnected it felt. I learned to look the other way on historical inaccuracies a long time ago, so that didn't bother me as much as it will bother the classics lovers out there. The dialogue (which has always been Nolan's weakness) seemed really weird at first. It reminded me of an old play or poem, but with modern vocabulary. Very strange.
Things clicked around the 30-40 minute mark and I enjoyed everything after that. John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, and Elliot Page were all great. Spider Man was fine, and Zendaya is always a welcome addition. There's an argument that this is a superhero movie, but I'll take it over any other superhero/comic book movie 8 days a week.
Now I just need to avoid the impulse to talk shit to a bunch of YouTube losers that deluded themselves into believing this would be a flop because of the casting decisions.
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Comment on The Odyssey - discussion thread in ~movies
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentPenelope doesn't know, that Calypso and me, did it on the beach every Sunday.Penelope doesn't know,
that Calypso and me,
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Comment on Woman who dated US Senate candidate Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis LinkA woman who dated Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner says he forced her to have sex with him nearly five years ago despite her repeated objections, an allegation Platner denies.
The woman, a 41-year-old Maine resident named Jenny Racicot, detailed the alleged incident to POLITICO in three interviews over the past two weeks. POLITICO also spoke with a man Racicot dated and confided in the years after the alleged incident, and reviewed documents, including emails between Racicot and her therapist and messages between Racicot and an acquaintance whom she warned against getting involved with Platner years before he ran for office.
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Woman who dated US Senate candidate Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her
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Comment on The Atlantic republishes JD Vance article about Donald Trump from 2016 in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentThat line stood stood out to me too. If I had to bet I'd say he's always been a cynical room reader, and that admissions essay of a book was the safest play in 2016.That line stood stood out to me too. If I had to bet I'd say he's always been a cynical room reader, and that admissions essay of a book was the safest play in 2016.
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Comment on Midweek-ish Movie Free Talk in ~movies
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentNo way! How does the saying go? Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern? What is it about sketch comedy that translates to horror?No way! How does the saying go? Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern? What is it about sketch comedy that translates to horror?
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Comment on Midweek-ish Movie Free Talk in ~movies
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentI watched that last night and enjoyed it! The lead actress did a great job, I was very impressed by her performance. I can't get over how the bad idea guys made a hit horror movie, I've been...I watched that last night and enjoyed it! The lead actress did a great job, I was very impressed by her performance.
I can't get over how the bad idea guys made a hit horror movie, I've been watching their skits for a while (this one always makes me giggle). Jordan Peel did it 10 years ago, but he had been on TV for awhile at that point. Besides, one sketch comedy actor turned horror filmmaker already felt like a lot.
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Comment on US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, ruling against Donald Trump's order in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis Link👋 question here! If four justices are willing to go against the plain text of the 14th, do we have cause to worry about other amendments? The 22nd comes to mind as it is also very clear...👋 question here!
If four justices are willing to go against the plain text of the 14th, do we have cause to worry about other amendments? The 22nd comes to mind as it is also very clear...
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Comment on How important is sexual chemistry/ability/quality to you when you date/marry/whatever? in ~life
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentSole the words from my brain before they could reach my fingertips. Sometimes the conversation comes easily, sometimes you need to figure the person out a little more before the words start flowing.From my perspective sex is like a conversation, the most important skill is listening. Their body will tell you how they want to dance, even if they don't know it consciously, if you pay attention.
Sole the words from my brain before they could reach my fingertips. Sometimes the conversation comes easily, sometimes you need to figure the person out a little more before the words start flowing.
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Comment on The global fertility crisis is worse than you think in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentI think about that movie maybe once a week, and not just because it's an awesome movie. I worry that we're headed for some version of that society, only instead of a fertility crisis, it's climate...I think about that movie maybe once a week, and not just because it's an awesome movie. I worry that we're headed for some version of that society, only instead of a fertility crisis, it's climate catastrophe that will force mass migration from the global south to a hyper-capitalist and austerity-pilled (austerity maxxing?) global north, that will inevitably embrace nativist policies that would make Stephen Miller blush.
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Comment on What is your eleventh favorite video game? in ~games
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentBanger of a game. This and the Power Rangers game were a breath of fresh air when it felt like every other game was a single player platformer that was borderline impossible for an 8 year old. Who...Banger of a game. This and the Power Rangers game were a breath of fresh air when it felt like every other game was a single player platformer that was borderline impossible for an 8 year old. Who wants to die 50 times on the first two levels of Jungle Book and Jurassic Park when you and your neighbor can kick some ass together?
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Comment on Iran war live: US, Tehran confirm ‘peace deal’ reached in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis (edited )Link ParentIt probably got picked up on Facebook because a quote like that is catnip to the boomer Occupy Dems resistance libs that are still hanging around the site, but make no mistake, Drop Site News is a...It probably got picked up on Facebook because a quote like that is catnip to the boomer Occupy Dems resistance libs that are still hanging around the site, but make no mistake, Drop Site News is a solid outlet. Drop Site News is the creation of former Intercept/Democracy Now reporter Jeremy Scahill and Intercept/Huffpost reporter Ryan Grim. They've had great reporting on issues related to the Iran war and Israel-Palestine conflict, and have regularly been ahead of mainstream western outlets like BBC and NYT. Their batting average is significantly higher than someone like Barak Revid, but they have a fraction of the sway in mainstream western reporting.
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Comment on Iran war live: US, Tehran confirm ‘peace deal’ reached in ~society
BartHarleyJarvis Link ParentThis is the type of language that would normally cause some eye rolling, but there is recent reporting that Iran used psychologists to help deal with Trump during negotiations lmao. FTA:A cruel narcissist conned his way into power, likes hurting others for the sake of feeling powerful, and can't stand to be told 'no'.
This is the type of language that would normally cause some eye rolling, but there is recent reporting that Iran used psychologists to help deal with Trump during negotiations lmao. FTA:
“We added two senior psychologists to the negotiations’ advisory circle so that we can shape messages intended for President Trump from the perspective of managing what we regard as psychopathic behavior pattern,” an Iranian official told Drop Site. He said the psychologists began assisting Iranian negotiators following the initial round of bilateral talks in Islamabad in April as the two sides began exchanging proposed terms for a potential Memorandum of Understanding.
“[Trump’s] reactions have improved noticeably since we began incorporating the recommendations of these advisers into our messages and written communications,” said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly.
And in this analogy, that person committed the crime in retaliation to a crime that Trump and his buddies in Israel committed. It's like if your buddy went out and killed someone and broke their TV in the process, then that person's family broke into your house and stole your TV.