The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Why would otherwise sensible people prefer an inadequate, ostensibly moderate approach to what is demonstrably a huge problem?
Is it a form of denial?
The approaching storm is scary. This guy says "the problem is big and scary and the solutions may be disruptive but by working together we can overcome the challenges we face". The other guy says "it's really a little problem that only needs a little solution -- here, have an umbrella".
The secret to success (or at least popularity) is to tell people what they want to hear.
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"The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function." -- Albert Bartlett
"A species that is hurtling toward extinction has no business promoting slow incremental change." -- Caitlin Johnstone
what they believe. Don’t let them think for themselves. It could wreck all your evil plans.
There is a lot of BS in the media meant to confuse us and make us vulnerable to all kinds of rip-offs, public and private. We are meant to be lambs for the wolves to prey upon. Bernie wants to turn us back into human beings.
Why would otherwise sensible people prefer an inadequate, ostensibly moderate approach to what is demonstrably a huge problem?
Is it a form of denial?
The approaching storm is scary. This guy says "the problem is big and scary and the solutions may be disruptive but by working together we can overcome the challenges we face". The other guy says "it's really a little problem that only needs a little solution -- here, have an umbrella".
The secret to success (or at least popularity) is to tell people what they want to hear.
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"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
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The current working assumption appears to be that our Shroedinger's Cat system is still alive. But what if we all suspect it's not, and the real problem is we just can't bring ourselves to open the box?
Regarding the Ark comic
Why would otherwise sensible people prefer an inadequate, ostensibly moderate approach to what is demonstrably a huge problem?
Is it a form of denial?
The approaching storm is scary. This guy says "the problem is big and scary and the solutions may be disruptive but by working together we can overcome the challenges we face". The other guy says "it's really a little problem that only needs a little solution -- here, have an umbrella".
The secret to success (or at least popularity) is to tell people what they want to hear.
"The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function." -- Albert Bartlett
"A species that is hurtling toward extinction has no business promoting slow incremental change." -- Caitlin Johnstone
I think the real secret to success is to tell people
what they believe. Don’t let them think for themselves. It could wreck all your evil plans.
There is a lot of BS in the media meant to confuse us and make us vulnerable to all kinds of rip-offs, public and private. We are meant to be lambs for the wolves to prey upon. Bernie wants to turn us back into human beings.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"
Gotham is fucked
I never knew that the term "Never Again" only pertained to
those born Jewish
"Antisemite used to be someone who didn't like Jews
now it's someone who Jews don't like"
Heard from Margaret Kimberley
Just my 2 cents
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
rectal thermometer
I've dealt with rectal thermometers with more charm, wit, and (especially) intelligence than Donald Trump.
All of them, in fact.
"US govt/military = bad. Russian govt/military = bad. Any politician wanting power = bad. Anyone wielding power = bad." --Shahryar
"All power corrupts absolutely!" -- thanatokephaloides
As to the last one, but not as useful.
"The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" ~Orwell, "1984"