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Comment on Jimmy Kimmel pulled “indefinitely” by ABC after Charlie Kirk comments in ~tv
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Comment on Jimmy Kimmel pulled “indefinitely” by ABC after Charlie Kirk comments in ~tv
pesus (edited )Link ParentMakes me wonder if these CEOs/corporations are really just that scared of the Trump regime, or if the regime has something compromising on them. It's looking more and more like the first option,...Makes me wonder if these CEOs/corporations are really just that scared of the Trump regime, or if the regime has something compromising on them. It's looking more and more like the first option, which seems the more terrifying of the two...
Edit: I'm seeing now that the Trump regime was threatening to take their FCC broadcasting license if they didn't fire Kimmel. This is definitely terrifying.
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Comment on California Governor Gavin Newsom praises Charlie Kirk’s outreach to young men, suggests Democrats do more of their own in ~society
pesus Link ParentYeah, I really hate that framing and think it unnecessarily puts off a lot people. 'Easy mode' isn't even the right way to look at it - 'easy mode' implies an unfair advantage, which really only...Yeah, I really hate that framing and think it unnecessarily puts off a lot people. 'Easy mode' isn't even the right way to look at it - 'easy mode' implies an unfair advantage, which really only applies if you're wealthy or otherwise well connected. This isn't to say that discrimination / unequal treatment isn't unfair, but rather that being treated without discrimination should be the default.
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Comment on More US employers fire workers over Charlie Kirk posts as pressure from right mounts in ~society
pesus Link ParentDepends on the site, I think. Relatively normal forums with relatively normal people would ban people for that, but there were plenty of unhinged corners of the internet.Depends on the site, I think. Relatively normal forums with relatively normal people would ban people for that, but there were plenty of unhinged corners of the internet.
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Comment on More US employers fire workers over Charlie Kirk posts as pressure from right mounts in ~society
pesus Link ParentI think it's pretty clear a lot of people never grew up in the old days of the internet and never learned not to post stuff like that on their main account. You've gotta be careful out there, you...I think it's pretty clear a lot of people never grew up in the old days of the internet and never learned not to post stuff like that on their main account. You've gotta be careful out there, you never know what kind of psycho might freak out about your internet posts!
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Comment on Sony announces increases to PS5 and PS5 Pro MSRP in the United States in ~games
pesus Link ParentI'd guess under 25% of the US population even know what a tariff is, and far fewer even understand the effects. Democrats should've just called it a Trump Tax instead to get the point across.I'd guess under 25% of the US population even know what a tariff is, and far fewer even understand the effects. Democrats should've just called it a Trump Tax instead to get the point across.
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Comment on California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas’ move in ~society
pesus Link ParentWe've already got a ton of violence from the republicans. This is just Newsom finally recognizing and responding to that - it's really the bare minimum of necessary self defense.We've already got a ton of violence from the republicans. This is just Newsom finally recognizing and responding to that - it's really the bare minimum of necessary self defense.
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Comment on California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas’ move in ~society
pesus Link ParentI'm with you. I no longer care about the rules, law, or "doing the right thing". Fascists must be defeated. I'm glad someone with sway in the Democratic Party finally realized that Republicans...I'm with you. I no longer care about the rules, law, or "doing the right thing". Fascists must be defeated. I'm glad someone with sway in the Democratic Party finally realized that Republicans declared war on the rest of long ago.
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Comment on The troubling decline in conscientiousness [especially in younger Americans] in ~life
pesus Link ParentI think technology can be at least partially blamed, because technology can be at least partially blamed for the current state of the world - or at least social media can. I agree with the rest...I think technology can be at least partially blamed, because technology can be at least partially blamed for the current state of the world - or at least social media can. I agree with the rest though, it shouldn't be at all surprising that kids growing up in a largely hopeless society that seems to be actively deteriorating have become demoralized. It was bad enough growing up with at least a glimmer of optimism for the future and having it be completely destroyed over the last decade. I can't imagine how nihilistic and hopeless I'd be if the current state of things is basically all I'd ever known.
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Comment on The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling gaming hardware in US history in ~games
pesus Link ParentFrom what I've seen on the research, it seems like it's more directly related to a lack of sunlight exposure than just looking at screens.From what I've seen on the research, it seems like it's more directly related to a lack of sunlight exposure than just looking at screens.
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Comment on You can't outrun a bad diet in ~food
pesus Link Parent"Made in the gym, but revealed in the kitchen" might be a bit more accurate. Some of us don't really have ab muscles without working for it ;)"Made in the gym, but revealed in the kitchen" might be a bit more accurate. Some of us don't really have ab muscles without working for it ;)
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Comment on You can't outrun a bad diet in ~food
pesus Link ParentIf you can afford it, I've seen online/mail-order services like Hims and Roman offering them now. I've only used these kinds of services for other things, but it's very convenient and easy to do,...If you can afford it, I've seen online/mail-order services like Hims and Roman offering them now. I've only used these kinds of services for other things, but it's very convenient and easy to do, especially if it's a topic that may be uncomfortable to discuss in real life.
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Comment on Matt Reeves finally completes ‘The Batman 2’ script in ~movies
pesus Link ParentWhat do you think is the best Batman movie?What do you think is the best Batman movie?
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Comment on ‘Elio’ box office flop: Why can’t Pixar launch original films? in ~movies
pesus LinkPeople are mentioning the lack of advertising and I definitely agree with that, but I also don't find the art style / character design of Elio very appealing. I'm completely tapped out on the...People are mentioning the lack of advertising and I definitely agree with that, but I also don't find the art style / character design of Elio very appealing. I'm completely tapped out on the "bean mouth/CalArts" style, for lack of a better term. I didn't even realize it was a Pixar movie at first - I thought it was just another Disney animated movie, which are not usually very impressive. Pixar used to be very distinct from what the rest of Disney is doing, but it seems they've lost a lot of their identity, at least on the surface.
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Comment on Alabama worker says Immigration and Customs Enforcement dragged him from job despite being US citizen: ‘Color of our skin has become a crime’ in ~society
pesus Link ParentIt's worth becoming at least comfortable with using them, if you haven't already. I was pretty nervous beforehand, and hadn't even touched a gun prior to taking a course on it. As much as I'd...It's worth becoming at least comfortable with using them, if you haven't already. I was pretty nervous beforehand, and hadn't even touched a gun prior to taking a course on it. As much as I'd rather live in a peaceful country without guns, they're a fact of life for us in the US, and the fascists have no problem with using guns. If it comes down to it, I'd at least like to have a fighting chance to protect my fiance.
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Comment on Alabama worker says Immigration and Customs Enforcement dragged him from job despite being US citizen: ‘Color of our skin has become a crime’ in ~society
pesus Link ParentSame with my fiancee. I never thought I'd be this guy, but I would recommend (legally) becoming a gun owner if possible and safe for you. It may not do much about ICE, but like you said, other...Same with my fiancee. I never thought I'd be this guy, but I would recommend (legally) becoming a gun owner if possible and safe for you. It may not do much about ICE, but like you said, other citizens are also a big risk. With the increase in white supremacist viewpoints being spread, I'm also very concerned about unhinged citizens reacting badly towards interracial relationships.
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Comment on The party is over in the Tenderloin: San Francisco’s most troubled neighborhood has turned a corner. Can it last? in ~society
pesus LinkMaybe it's just the specific part of the TL my buddy lives in, but when I was there last week I saw more homeless people than ever. My friend said it feels like the drug problem is getting worse...Maybe it's just the specific part of the TL my buddy lives in, but when I was there last week I saw more homeless people than ever. My friend said it feels like the drug problem is getting worse with them too. I'm skeptical they're actually doing anything besides just moving people around.
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Comment on US Food and Drug Administration to limit covid shot approval to elderly, those with medical conditions in ~health
pesus Link ParentNot necessarily - the Democratic Party could adapt its strategy around that fact. Plenty of ideas can be promoted in a simpler/different manor that can appeal to morons, to put it bluntly/rudely....Because if they're the majority, and this is how it is, dems should just give up, right?
Not necessarily - the Democratic Party could adapt its strategy around that fact. Plenty of ideas can be promoted in a simpler/different manor that can appeal to morons, to put it bluntly/rudely.
Take something like universal healthcare - it could be promoted as protecting American families, protecting their freedom, and protecting small businesses. When it comes down to it, it really is the patriotic thing to do, and it really would do all of the aforementioned things, but it's a marketing/perception issue. (ignoring the issues of political will / wealthy donor interests / propaganda / etc for the purposes of this example)
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Comment on US Food and Drug Administration to limit covid shot approval to elderly, those with medical conditions in ~health
pesus Link ParentIt really feels like we're in a battle between people who are willing/capable of critical thinking and those who aren't, and the ones who aren't are somehow winning.It really feels like we're in a battle between people who are willing/capable of critical thinking and those who aren't, and the ones who aren't are somehow winning.
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Comment on US Democrat party has abandoned young men who want to ‘get laid and have fun’ DNC vice-chair David Hogg says in ~society
pesus Link ParentDefinitely, I do agree that happens a lot! It's absolutely unacceptable. Slurs and things like that aren't acceptable and I don't consider them to be part of what was meant by that. I'm not trying...Definitely, I do agree that happens a lot! It's absolutely unacceptable. Slurs and things like that aren't acceptable and I don't consider them to be part of what was meant by that. I'm not trying to downplay any bigotry out there, because it's a very real issue.
I've been accused of being so unpleasant that someone quit the site for a month or so because I shared I didn't personally like the same influencer they did. Maybe some people just are going to be pissed no matter what "we" say.
Honestly, this is a lot more in line with what I was originally thinking of - not looking past someone making bigoted comments, but rather someone having an extremely strong reaction over what is basically a nonissue or just a normal disagreement. Or at least used to be a normal disagreement. To someone who isn't experienced discussing political/social issues online, or hasn't been exposed to an issue due to their upbringing or circumstances, I can see it putting them off from whatever viewpoints/political association was "scolding" them, for lack of a better word. Bad faith actors and trolls definitely exploit this, though, and it makes it much more difficult of an issue to solve.
Almost certainly true, but I would've thought Kimmel was pulling in enough money for them to not care about that. I guess billionaires are the only ones with real class consciousness.