IcePee

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IcePee ,

The linked webpage isn't coming up for me
Here's the web archive version

‘We have normalised horror’ says agency official, after Israeli strike on school ( www.theguardian.com )

Mass casualty incidents caused by the Israeli military offensive in southern Gaza are becoming normalised in the west and leading to a sense of fatalism inside Gaza itself, according to Sam Rose, the director of planning for the Palestinian relief agency Unrwa....

IcePee ,

You could argue that's what industry-millitary complex is already doing. Along with the media.

IcePee ,

While I agree with you, at what stage would you find a job just not worth the carnage?

IcePee ,

I think calling conservatives "dumb" is needlessly inflammatory, and what's worse, is it's incorrect.
They just fall for a common human failing: confirmation bias, amongst other well known fallacies.

IcePee ,

That's just the point. These failings are common. That means we all fall prey to these faults from time to time. Just remember when you point a finger, at least three get pointed back to you.

IcePee , (edited )

Had a quick glance at this study. Forgive any mistakes, but I have a few "faulting" observations:

  • over a third of the sampled people were people seeking immigration to the US. It could be argued that it could be argued that this points purely to the type of conservatives that seek entry outside their home country. Not the general population of conservatives.
  • this study only looks at a statistical correlation. It's dangerous to infer causation from correlation as correlation does not equal causation.
  • intelligence measuring as had a long and troubled past. For instance, some tests were used to "prove" black people dumb. Turns out these tests relied on prior knowledge denied to black people. It can be very difficult to account for culture.
  • maybe the tests used in this study only measure for people that are good at taking tests.
IcePee ,

We see the games they play and it appals us. Unfortunately it's the only game in town. To change the game, you're not only fighting the DNC and RNC, but network effect and inertia.
And some of us don't have the luxury to risk it. Even if it leads to a better world.

IcePee ,

The only disagreement I have is with the rather sweeping statement:

They keep you poor, and you can't see through their bullshit.

As it makes it seem that the poor are ignorant, gullible rubes. Lack of money ≠ lack of wisdom, or insight.

IcePee ,

I take your point. However, fascists are not the only movement that can co-opt. I didn't say the DNC has to remain as it is currently.

The enemy wants you to throw your hands up and declare the DNC a lost cause. Not all of them are external.

Be a royal pain in the ass, shout down the adversary, do sit ins, gum up caucuses and for heaven's sake, throw out "servility politics".

IcePee ,

I think the difference be between Briana's and George's killing and why one got the limelight was two fold. One could have maybe explained away as an honest mistake or a bad situation. The other was pretty blatant malice. George being the latter.
Outrage takes time to build and can dissipate quickly. It maybe the public had just reached a tipping point after months and years of unlawful killing by police of black people, mostly male, mostly young.

I think the offense people took with your reply is due to the historic "he was no Angel" excuse. As a way to justify the inexcusable, cold blooded murder.

IcePee ,

The last one reminds me of the Paradox Of Tolarence

IcePee ,

Or that there will be a next guy at all. He could cancel the elections. Make himself president for life.

IcePee ,

I don't find the two comments aren't equally valid as critique.
Trouble is, the other guy is at least equally subject to the same critique.

IcePee ,

I disagree. It's an projection from positions in Project 2025, Trump's own desire for presidential immunity, the No More Political Prosecutiins Act and his admitted wish to be a dictator (for a day).

IcePee ,

I'm sceptical, the only difference between news sources is how your bias gets confirmed, or not.
Even "impartial" sources use framing and subtle use of words to push an opinion.
There's a reason exceedingly rich people invest in news outlets. It's a loss leader. They are purchasing a 20k watt sound system to drown out any opposing view.

IcePee ,

Conservatives: "Hey want to hear a joke?" Transphobia

Followed by hur hur hur.

IcePee ,

Probably the safest, most cost effective approach is to use WSL.

IcePee ,

"But, muh freedoms"

IcePee ,

From the article:

...and that the hosts weren’t from outlets with an ideological bent toward Trump.

At this stage I think it will be very difficult to find someone unbiased when it comes to Trump. The best you can hope for outside an assiduous hermit, is someone who is ethically committed to fairness.

IcePee ,

And what's worse is they'll probably not fix the issue as it is an excellent rallying call.

IcePee ,

Using your logic then, by not voting Democrats, you are making a Republican rule more likely. Even by minuscule amounts. If enough people share your view, it's a real help to them. Why do you want to help them? Do you love wannabe Dictators that much? Staying home helps Republicans.

IcePee ,

Ah Libertarianism, when mother can't tell me when to go to bed or to eat my greens.

IcePee ,

... And?
A lot of socialists are also libertarian in equal measure.

IcePee ,

... And by resounding, you're extending this tangent. And, before accusations of hypocrisy fall from your fingers, I'm not the one who is complaining about this.

IcePee ,

No, I'm not. But I don't need to swing for the fences to assess you a hypocrite. You're doing it right now. Stop extending OT tangents.

IcePee ,

The last paragraph in this summary is telling. There is no valid need for this information. They are attempting to make a statement. One for which the premise is yet to be proven.

IcePee ,

I couldn't agree more with the quotes in the article from Jamil Mohamad and Jared. As I was reading them, in my head I was saying: THIS

IcePee ,

Well who showed up to a protest with just their own weak spindly body

Um, Gandhi?

IcePee ,

While I agree with the sentiment it's worth noting that this wealth isn't usually liquid. It's tied up in other assets. Like shares in companies. Liquidating those shares to pay a wealth tax will also dilute their influence in those companies. Not to mention liquidation comes with additional taxes.

IcePee ,

I wonder how having assets seized would affect their tax return. It could be that it would be beneficial for them to put up a fight and get the assets seized instead of liquidating them and then being subject to a huge tax bill.

IcePee ,

OK, so the headline figures need to be up rated to take into account the true amounts they'd need to pay.

IcePee ,

It's kind of a mute point, though. So rather than putting pressure on the immigration system to rescind visas they instead put pressure on the faculty of schools.
If you refuse to be sheep, have some compassion, and have joined up thinking there are plenty of pressure points those motivated enough can lean on.

IcePee ,

Thing is, they are asking the questions and I rather suspect that they don't want to put that out there.

IcePee ,

I'm reminded what GabeN said: Piracy is an issue of service, not price.

I agree with him up to a point. As price gouging is a feature of modern day streaming.

One reason Steam became the defacto standard is because the insane Steam sales that Valve put on in the early days.

They kept their monopoly in the face of other stores giving away games mostly due to service, though.

IcePee ,

Almost...
Another way to see it is they burdened future generations as an expedient measure to save the lives of the people now in the past.
Another another way to look at the bomb is preventing another world war.

An interesting historical point is Japan had largely been defeated by the time the bombs were dropped. And they had the option to bomb an uninhabited (or very lightly) part of Japan's territory as a show of force. But, instead they specifically chose to irradiate civilians.

IcePee ,

While I'm no fan of the crippleware, I don't think this product from them would effect your average gamer. It looks to be focused on beta testers and reviewers.

But, knowing the human's facility for laziness, odds on it will filter into general release.

IcePee ,

In the interest of balance. I'm rocking a Pixel 7 Pro with GraphineOS and, it's been fine, so far. It does get light use, though.

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