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Well, remember that he used to keep a copy of Hitler's speeches on his nightstand.
Exactly. Trump doesn’t naturally speak like Hitler; he has to work at it.
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@Greyparrot
Hitler liked to jerk off two dudes at once?
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If he grows the mustache, then I will be very worried…
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@FLRW
Science: the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained:
Correct.
Not science: using the word “science” in order to assert that one’s ideas and authority should not be doubted or questioned and that one need not employ risk management nor consider any unintended consequences.
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@Greyparrot
Not exactly the "consensus of science" but the repeatability of the results.
From my understanding, repeatability/similarity of results is what establishes a consensus among scientists. What do you believe “consensus” to be?
We only found out many years later when comparing countries with different policies to see there was actually a negative effect with lockdowns as it caused physical stress which compromised natural immunity. While it did slow the spread, after 5 years about 99% were eventually exposed to some variant of Covid. As far as education went, all testing scores went down as educators were not able to communicate through virtual cameras and masks.
Exactly. While we were busy “listening to the science,” very few public people were bringing up all the salient questions that science didn’t have an answer to at the time. Meanwhile, the MSM took every opportunity to lambaste Florida’s and Sweden’s COVID policies under the presumed banner of “listening to the science.”
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@CatholicApologetics
1. The complete lack of evidence for its claims
2. Hell doctrine (Catholicism has purgatory doctrine also, which I sort of appreciate as it isn’t so “All or nothing”)
That said, I really appreciate that Christendom led up to The Enlightenment and never looked back for the most part, which is something that cannot be said for another Abrahamic religion…
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@Greyparrot
you trust the MSM
I think an important part of the issue is “listening to the science” as presented by news journalists. They are not known for their accurate representation and grasp of technical matters.
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@Greyparrot
Ah, nice. In that sense, you are listening to the scientists who compiled a given report, and when reading multiple reports, you are listening to a sort of consensus of scientists. So, one of the issues might be listening to scientists who are biased towards political correctness because of the size of their audience?
Here’s a question implying my issue with “listen to the science”: what did the science say about the effects of lockdowns on the development and education of children?
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@Greyparrot
Yes, but that still has opportunity for error and flawed conclusions. The methodology can be flawed, for example. One must then study what makes for a truly rigorous study and read counter studies and so on, and it quickly becomes very time consuming. In the case of a novel virus, almost everything about it is… novel and therefor unknown. One of the issues I have is with the very idea that there even were experts on a novel virus.
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@Greyparrot
Yes, but how does one “listen to the science” devoid of listening to what scientists say? Science is a method, a body of work at best. As I have already said, the phrase tends to get used as a substitute for actual leadership— “follow me because… I listen to the science!” (To the scientists, in other words, yes)
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@ADreamOfLiberty
“Inject this vaccine, or you lose your job— because I trust the experts. Having ordered that, I fully realize that the experts, and I, myself are fallible human beings, too,” said no one ever.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
It’s actually worse than that because the experts aren’t saying people’s jobs should be threatened, but the experts’ claims are still being used as an allegedly valid justification for the threat.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
“Inject this new vaccine, or you lose your job. Because I trust the experts.”
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@FLRW
Probably. I’ve flown with some pilots with some pretty cockamamie ideas, though…
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@ADreamOfLiberty
I guess it’s Dr. Paul’s science vs Dr. Fauci’s science!
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@ADreamOfLiberty
Indeed. I made a very similar topic/point a few years back:
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If Harris were a man, s/he would not have even made it this far…
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@Best.Korea
There are always merchants who deal in silver and other precious metals. If you want to keep the investment digitally, there are funds such as iShares Silver Trust (SLV).
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Gold, gold funds, silver, platinum, S&P 500 index fund such as VOO or SPY, Treasury Inflation Protected securities (TIPS)
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Nuclear warming is an even greater threat than global warming. It’s good to see that more people are realizing this.
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@RemyBrown
I called him TheUnderboob
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@n8nrgim
A lot of people are low information. In order to capture a majority of the vote, a candidate usually needs to appeal to the LCD. This unflattering point is just spin.
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When Trump dances, he looks like he’s jerking off two dudes at once (credit: Bill Maher):
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@JoeBob
To further complicate things, there was an overcount/undercount in the last census, which distorts the electoral vote count in the affected states:
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@Greyparrot
Preserving democracy is far more satisfying than good journalism.
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@WyIted
They try to cover for Biden’s “garbage” and put the most negative spin on what Trump says. The trade off is that less people trust the news than ever.
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@Greyparrot
That would elevate climate alarmism to the status of a religion, where desiring a decent standard of living would be a sin against the planet.
“How dare you?!!”
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@n8nrgim
he wins the primary even though he's not too popular overall. after winning the primary, even non cult supporters will pile on.
This is pretty much my summation of the situation. Trump isn’t my first choice… nor my second… nor my third… nor my…
I would pretty much take the entire Republican primary bench over Biden/Harris, though. Now, crank this forgotten gem up:
PS: Congrats on your 1000th post!
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@WyIted
“You know who got rid of Biden, right? This guy!” *points to Schumer*
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@WyIted
5 minutes after Trump takes office.
I would like to see the doomsayers make their predictions about what fascist things Trump will actually accomplish if elected. Schumer sat right next to Trump at the Al Smith dinner. I’m thinking he doesn’t truly believe Trump is a Hitlerian figure…
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@WyIted
As a fascist, he thinks he IS the law! Boy, he is quick to the retort stunt, though. Meanwhile, Harris is having a “dance party with Beyoncé… Beyoncé… Beyoncé…”:
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@ADreamOfLiberty
“Hmm… OK!”
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@Greyparrot
Name me a religion that's identified as an American religion.
(I know; not directed at me, but anyhoo):
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church of Scientology
Note: this is not a selling point
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@ADreamOfLiberty
I’ve seen Trump disparage the press and certain politicians but not an entire part of the electorate as Biden and Clinton have done…
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@Greyparrot
Biden should have taken notice that the “garbage” joke, as well as others, failed to land at that rally.
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@Best.Korea
At risk of you not taking questions… know of a good anarchistic area? That is if you don’t think Somalia qualifies.
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@Best.Korea
Remember, when government violates rights, it’s okay! It’s not a crime when government does it!
Not for me; thanks! I’m packing my bags and getting me a one way ticket to sunny Somalia. If anyone is going to violate my rights, it’s going to be a warlord’s personal army or some crime gang, not some stupid, corrupt government!
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@Best.Korea
You should totally not try to figure out a better solution like empowering yourself. It is much smarter to empower criminals to protect you from criminals.
You don’t need government protection! With your untaxed wealth, you can hire an ample security detail, take Krav Maga (unless that is too “pro Jewish/Israeli oppression,” then jiu jitsu maybe), have an electrified fence around your property, a safe room, etc. Or, if that is too expensive/too difficult, one can, as I said earlier, call on the Equalizer or hire the A Team. Waaay better than what could only be corrupt cops!
Nations with average IQ of 160 are also too numerous to mention,
That’s the thing: you gotta be, like, really smart and shit to want anarchy. Government is dumb… really dumb. If there were more smart people, there would be even more successful anarchies than there are now!
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@Best.Korea
Yes, losing your wealth and rights doesnt matter.
Anarchy doesn’t insult one’s intelligence by offering merely the illusion of protection.
I am glad Germany (before Hitler) had police and constitution. Thats why Hitler, Putin and Kim Jong Un never came to power.Constitution failed to protect us every previous time in history, but it will work every next time for sure.
By contrast, successful anarchistic nations in history are too numerous to mention.
This is why people should empower one criminal to defeat another.
Police are brutal and prone to corruption. The Equalizer helps the defenseless and only kills those who really deserve it. The only intelligent and just choice!
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@Best.Korea
Yes, being without wealth, losing rights and having your thoughts controlled by education is no biggy
These things are all useless pieces of paper. Just like the Bill of Rights.
How will giving power to government not eventually result in that power being misused?
It will be misused. That’s why we shouldn’t have police with their governmental force. If you and your community need help, you can always call the Equalizer or hire the A Team. They will help because they are real and not illusory.
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@Best.Korea
Sure, thats why government cant take your money with taxes or inflation, or control your education or make laws to remove your rights
These things are merely on paper, so no biggy, really.
It is totally not just a legal circle completely controlled by government to create an illusion that you are safe from government.
You’re right. Anarchy is really the only system that can protect trans youth.
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@Greyparrot
I’ve come to the conclusion that Rogan requires something from his guests that Harris cannot deliver: authenticity.
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@Best.Korea
It’s not like government has power to take your money, control your education and control media. But sure, you have a piece of paper which was also written by government.
Money -> represented by paper (and in computer databases)
Education -> represented by paper (and in computer databases)
Media -> put on paper (and in computer databases)
But laws on paper (such as the Constitution), enforced by threat of force, cannot protect things put on paper. Of course!
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@Best.Korea
If someone, perhaps even the government, offered you a case full of cash or a check for a large sum of money (for nothing in return, purely hypothetically speaking), you presumably would say, “Get the fuck out of here with your useless paper issued by the government!!”
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@Best.Korea
When given an answer, you merely mocked it and dismissed it. How enlightening! (It’s all too easy to be sarcastic and dismissive *yawn*)
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@Best.Korea
How are the needs for safety, order, and national security met under anarchism?
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