explodicle

joined 10 months ago
[–] explodicle 1 points 1 month ago

It's heartbreaking from a psychological perspective. He felt like those coins were in his grasp, and every month he spent on this search was the one he'd find it. So he kept doubling down. πŸ’€

[–] explodicle 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

If you're saying that you own the means of your production while working under an employer, then we might have different definitions of these words.

Screwdrivers are a trivial component in the "barrier to entry" to starting a business. Those extra bucks to you can be a very significant "surplus value" for most employees.

[–] explodicle 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Heavy natural selection pressures. Don't worry, we'll see those again in a couple decades.

[–] explodicle 7 points 1 month ago

They're rich enough for LASIK, so maybe they just don't want to see each other's details while having sex.

[–] explodicle 1 points 1 month ago

How much does a McDonald's employee make in a day, anyways? $10?

[–] explodicle 6 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Lawyers, accountants, and electricians are often self-employed, which is unusual for the service sector. It's more common to be a mechanic being exploited by Jiffy-Lube. Even doctors are starting to not own their own practices more frequently.

If unionization didn't work, then every employer would be fine with them.

[–] explodicle 12 points 1 month ago

All right then, keep your secrets. But then let's promote a normie instance to Grandma so she doesn't get brainwashed.

[–] explodicle 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I do! Their opinions affect us; the fediverse reduces a social problem.

[–] explodicle 3 points 1 month ago

You both live in the same place...

In my heart. 🫢

[–] explodicle 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I'm explaining to you why this comparison is a poor argument, not volunteering to dance around various different arguments all day.

Edit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motte-and-bailey_fallacy

[–] explodicle 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

I thought the Jester's job was to say stuff that DID matter, but he presented it in a way where the king could save face.

[–] explodicle -2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

What do you chuds not understand about "two countries are committing war crimes"? You asked about China and got an answer about China. You're trying to convince us who's the second worst empire.

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