explodicle

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[–] explodicle 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

They were so fantastic for gaming. I could actually see what was happening on the screen.

[–] explodicle 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Economies of scale are kinda like magic.

[–] explodicle 7 points 2 months ago

They're well evolved to survive in social groups. Even if they suspect someone is recruiting for something terrible, the loss of social status and allies isn't worth confronting the recruiter. Even visibly suspecting it will harm social status. This is a feature, not a bug.

Historically, the kid who called out the emperor's new clothes was executed. Every time you started shit in your tribe, you risked being shunned, which meant death. If the whole tribe was crazy, you were better off being crazy too.

[–] explodicle 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

We already did, and now they want to be called kings again.

[–] explodicle 17 points 2 months ago (2 children)

What does congestion pricing have to do with identity politics?

[–] explodicle 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Great contribution to the discussion there.

[–] explodicle 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I hope you're right, but would bet against nullification actually happening either way.

Even if they find him guilty, he could be pardoned after the revolution.

[–] explodicle 1 points 2 months ago

You misspelled Drumpf

[–] explodicle 0 points 2 months ago

Then access to the Earth's natural resources is our natural right, not a god-given right.

[–] explodicle 2 points 2 months ago

I used to like both of these guys. It breaks my heart.

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