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  1. Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society

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    more info (gory) I’ve seen footage of the event that I won’t share here, he got shot through the neck and blood started pouring out
    more info (gory)

    I’ve seen footage of the event that I won’t share here, he got shot through the neck and blood started pouring out

    13 votes

  2. Comment on Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign amid fallout from disastrous elections in ~society

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    Japan’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is to resign less than a year after taking office, throwing the country’s politics into turmoil and setting in motion a potentially messy contest to replace him as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP).

    Speaking to the media on Sunday evening – a day before his opponents inside the party were expected to attempt to force him out – Ishiba said he would resign to take responsibility for the election debacles, saying he wanted to avoid opening up a “decisive” split in the LDP.

    6 votes

  4. Comment on After Xi Jinping: The succession question obscuring China's future - and unsettling its present in ~society

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    I agree, I think that China does not receive nearly its fair share of attention from the government, media, or general public. Meanwhile, China further develops its cohort of US experts, as the...

    I agree, I think that China does not receive nearly its fair share of attention from the government, media, or general public. Meanwhile, China further develops its cohort of US experts, as the number of good China experts in the US dwindles.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on After Xi Jinping: The succession question obscuring China's future - and unsettling its present in ~society

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    Thanks for your comment @chocobean, its really insightful to hear about your firsthand experiences. The democratic movements of the late '80s are before my time, so I personally have never known a...

    Thanks for your comment @chocobean, its really insightful to hear about your firsthand experiences. The democratic movements of the late '80s are before my time, so I personally have never known a China that could transition to democracy. Unfortunately, reform doesn't seem likely anytime soon. Certainly not under Xi and, while it is unclear who his successor may be, I would be surprised if it were a pro-reform politician.

    Its tragic, certainly, to think of what could have been.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on China and India pledge to be 'partners not rivals' in ~society

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    It remains to be seen whether or not this will lead to any concrete cooperation between India and China, but this meeting is seemingly another sign of the US' weakening global influence. The...

    The leaders of China and India say there is now deepening trust between them after years of tension that includes a long-running border dispute.

    China's President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) in the port city of Tianjin. It is Modi's first time in China in seven years.

    Xi told Modi that China and India should be partners, not rivals, while Modi said there was now an "atmosphere of peace and stability" between them.

    It remains to be seen whether or not this will lead to any concrete cooperation between India and China, but this meeting is seemingly another sign of the US' weakening global influence. The India-China rivalry has long played a part in both nations' foreign policy, so signs of future cooperation (maybe) are definitely a change.

    10 votes

  8. Comment on After Xi Jinping: The succession question obscuring China's future - and unsettling its present in ~society

  9. Comment on After Xi Jinping: The succession question obscuring China's future - and unsettling its present in ~society

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    A good article on one of the most important questions surrounding Chinese politics: Who succeeds Xi Jinping? Succession is one of the most fragile moments for any authoritarian state, and China is...

    A good article on one of the most important questions surrounding Chinese politics: Who succeeds Xi Jinping? Succession is one of the most fragile moments for any authoritarian state, and China is no exception. The article touches on the history of succession in the CCP, the role of the PLA, the 'crown prince problem', and how the idea of succession might influence Xi's actions in both domestic politics and foreign policy.

    10 votes

  11. Comment on Special announcement about “Hollow Knight: Silksong” soon in ~games

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    REPENT ALL YE DOUBTERS SKONG HAS ARRIVED

    REPENT ALL YE DOUBTERS SKONG HAS ARRIVED

    6 votes

  12. Comment on Europa Universalis V release date announced (Nov 4th) and prepurchase now available in ~games

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    I forget if this was confirmed in a dev diary or something, but iirc they're moving towards the mission trees that were in Imperator, which were smaller trees that allowed you to pick from...

    I forget if this was confirmed in a dev diary or something, but iirc they're moving towards the mission trees that were in Imperator, which were smaller trees that allowed you to pick from multiple other trees once completed.

    Also, I'm gonna miss mana :(

    I think @fefellama would agree :p

    4 votes

  13. Comment on Europa Universalis V release date announced (Nov 4th) and prepurchase now available in ~games

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    I'm super excited for this, as EUIV is one of my most-played games of all time. Some of the changes, such as the ones surrounding dev and trade sound like a definite upgrade over IV. I am...

    I'm super excited for this, as EUIV is one of my most-played games of all time. Some of the changes, such as the ones surrounding dev and trade sound like a definite upgrade over IV. I am experienced enough with PDX games at this point though to wait until the day 1 reviews though, especially given the pre-order bonus isn't anything to write home about.

    8 votes

  14. Comment on Gamescom 2025 megathread in ~games

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    Other stuff announced/had trailers so far: Zero Parades from ZA/UM Bubsy 4D Sekiro anime New LEGO Batman Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Europa Universalis 5

    Other stuff announced/had trailers so far:

    • Zero Parades from ZA/UM
    • Bubsy 4D
    • Sekiro anime
    • New LEGO Batman
    • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
    • Europa Universalis 5
    13 votes

  16. Comment on I feel like I didn't mention in the thread as life hack in ~life

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    I hope the rest of your trip goes well :)

    I hope the rest of your trip goes well :)

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  17. Comment on California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas’ move in ~society

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom stood with other prominent Democratic leaders Thursday to announce that the state will move forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps in an effort to help his party win five more U.S. House seats in 2026.

    The move is a direct response to a Republican-led effort in Texas, pushed by President Donald Trump as his party seeks to maintain its slim House majority after the midterm elections. Texas lawmakers are considering a new map that would help them send five more Republicans to Washington, but Democrats have so far halted a vote by leaving the state to prevent their GOP colleagues from meeting Trump’s demands.

    12 votes

  19. Comment on Complete breakdown of Vasiliy Lomachenko's high-tech style in ~sports.combat

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    What a throwback, I remember your post about Lomachenko from 5 years ago!

    What a throwback, I remember your post about Lomachenko from 5 years ago!

    2 votes