Trump’s a useful idiot with motivations like “being near gold”, “not shitting himself”, and “getting away with fucking kids”. I guarantee the guys at raytheon, palantir, haliburton et al ran the numbers before they let him start dropping bombs

The US two party system is often colloquially referred to as red vs blue. I’m sure you’ve seen coverage about “red states” or “blue cities” during election cycles. That was referencing the same reactionary impetus you refer to elsewhere in this thread to “defend the family” against a perceived other rather than the predatory corporations actually working to dissolve it. There’s definitely some confusing cultural baggage around the term as each side has respectively glorified/demonized it, I do not blame you in the slightest for having to ask and doubt you’ll get two identical responses

Big companies want people isolated and dependent on their services, rather than meeting each others needs directly. I do a lot of engine repair stuff, and in that context fuel is “atomized” into a fine mist that’s less stable and more reactive than when it’s in a cohesive puddle or droplet. If three generations share a kitchen, a population needs 1/3 the appliances it would if every 18 year old moved out and bought their own. In the course of maximizing profits the system isolates and divides us and is naturally opposed to core support systems like the “nuclear family”. It’s pretty silly to instead ascribe that opposition to the other side of a manufactured culture war that supposedly just hates your way of life

“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a sick society” - some guy

“All war is economic”

Was hoping to lightheartedly explain the “they want to abolish the nuclear family” thing, but don’t think you’re my audience and the other guy made it weird. Got a different question than “uh wut” or should we just move on?

I believe you that you, personally, in this moment, are acting exactly like the worst red hat pricks. And that just like them you’re acting against your own interests, making your life (and everyone’s you touch) just a little bit worse. Because just like them you’re a useful idiot. Keep your words out of my mouth.

Eighty million terrorists? Think I finally get what “blue maga” means x(

It still makes me giggle sometimes that “truth social” is just a mastodon instance no one federates with

It’s a ‘classic’ red team conspiracy theory, long lasting cause it’s kiiiinda true. Just that it’s corpos atomizing us across the board because more households buy more stuff and not the liberals/gays/commies doing it because satan told them to in a weed trance

Genuinely my first response. What are VMs for?

We’ve come to similar conclusions, I asked for a link because the confidence of your presentation made me think you had a good source. Instead of arming me with evidence, all this conversation has provided is arrogant, childish abuse. If you had something worth sharing you could just share it, “bro”

That link says absolutely nothing about the source of the “tip”, you’re kinda being a prick about this without providing the substance that makes people put up with that. We’re even on the same side of this very specific niche case and you put more effort into some weak dunks than sharing info and downvoted me. Fuck off dude

Less hints more links my guy! Strong “parallel construction” vibes but I haven’t seen anything real solid yet and like to think I’m reasonably tuned in

There are tons, op. Getting ahold of a corporate card and ordering strangers (maybe you’re one of them, maybe you aren’t) presents is a classic for a reason. You just never hear about victories of the resistance, that’s kinda propaganda 101

He did a lot to raise both funding and awareness for hiv/aids research and absolutely benefited from the finest, most cutting edge treatment our healthcare system has possibly ever provided to anyone. That was available to him at the time and not the people his charities would eventually serve because of his massive fortune. Can you really not see the point dude was making? Didn’t say anything remotely judgmental about him either

No, just wish they’d go out (or stay in!) and talk to each other more :(

This but creepier

Bathe in the adulation, absorb their hymn of worship like the shining golden god you are. To thine own self be true! Happy Birthday = Hail Satan

Be happier with some cat pics, this is exactly why we need more grandmas on board :p