Yeah, the ones the vent doesn’t catch fire

Not exactly what you meant, but the first thing that came to mind

https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Earth/The_Bees_Made_Honey_in_the_Lion’s_Skull/178274

Negative externalities like these must be re-imposed on polluting companies through democratic governance. Regulatory capture and subversion are carried out by individuals and must be treated as crimes against humanity.

In the context of print journalism, I definitely agree with you - having a clear account of the facts is a necessity for democracy. However, in the context of internet commentary and propaganda I think the practical constraints have to be weighed.

The right loves to Gish gallop, spewing out a steam of low quality arguments, lies, and misdirections. Countering each and every one of these blips with pear-review level journalism is not practical for most people.

It’s difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it. Whether it’s a right wing propagandist, an AI bot, or a mentally unwell reactionary, you’re not likely to actually convince the ‘person’ you’re arguing with that you’re right, but generally speaking there are other, more receptive people reading the thread.

Online we’re always going to need meticulous fact checkers, but I think the rhetorical strategy for the average leftist should be more responsive. The focus should be on being correct about the core of whatever issue is being discussed and persuasive to a general audience. A piece like OP’s video is a good trade off in my view.

It’s right where it should be. NYC’s continuing legacy as a hub of culture and diversity should be an example for the rest of the country. Better things are possible and we need symbols to rally around.

That and the CIA importing heroin on an industrial scale. The point is that opiate addicts are marginalized victims of the same oligarchy that’s now threatening them, not the ones in power who actually deserve hatred.

Share what you have with us and make Peace with The Party. 🫵

https://youtube.com/watch?v=kOZY7e5XN6s

You sound insufferable

The gerontocracy even extends to dogs smh my head

Nalivai closing with “you need to update your mental hatemap” seemed like a petty jab at you considering that they had just described that anti-Romani prejudice is a problem, but I wasn’t sure exactly how they meant it.

Are you using “hatemap” to mean Lodemike’s view of Europeans, or European’s view of minorities?

You’re letting perfect be the enemy of good.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haavara_Agreement

Agreed, it’s such a punt. Why do any actual political analysis when you can just look at data. Why directly criticize trump for empowering a fascist paramilitary, weaponizing it against good, hard-working people looking for a better life, and immiserating hundreds of thousands of people by tearing families and communities apart. You can just point at Spanberger '25 being +22 compared to Harris '24. Fuck CNN.

Possibly like this