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TopicYo truck culture is so dumb
asdf8562
10/04/25 8:21:19 PM
#47
Luteo posted...
Do men really believe they are tough driving a big truck, no people think you have small wee wees lmao
You are generalizing.

And fun fact, theres women who like big trucks as well.
TopicGas stations shouldn't be allowed to close at unspecified times at night.
asdf8562
10/04/25 4:42:21 PM
#24
ConfusedTorchic posted...
why the fuck you out driving at 10 at night
Some people have jobs at night?
TopicYo truck culture is so dumb
asdf8562
10/04/25 2:31:11 PM
#26
Vokrent posted...
Sounds like a you problem. I'd rather drive a sedan over a modern pickup any day.
Then do that?

You say its a him problem, but the topic itself of not liking trucks is also a "you problem."
TopicDems are reportedly being directed not to oppose Venezuela invasion
asdf8562
10/03/25 1:25:57 PM
#16
Do we actually have a credible source that isnt, random lady on Twitter who supposedly has "sources."

A recording? An interview? A post from a sitting Democrat? ...something that isnt akin to "my uncle at Nintendo told me xyx"....
TopicHasan Piker: Trans People Would Not Be Safer Under a Kamala Harris Admin
asdf8562
10/03/25 11:16:03 AM
#47
Dio posted...
mean when is it? According to you never
You literally did exactly as I just described right on queue.

The defenders hide behind the disingenuous question of, "wElL wHeN iS iT oK tO CrItIcIzE dEmOcRaTs?"

Its a question that intentionally at this point tap dances around its not about being critical of Democrats. Its about being more critical of Democrats than Republicans. While having all the excuses in the world not to attack the people in charge, Republicans, more. Republicans.... who control the House, Senate, White House and Supreme Court.

You intentionally ignore that for a clear obvious reason, as the defenders always do. While trying to play victim as if its simply about being critical of Democrats.
TopicHasan Piker: Trans People Would Not Be Safer Under a Kamala Harris Admin
asdf8562
10/03/25 10:16:26 AM
#33
Dio posted...
I mean duh. Half of CE blames protest voters for everything. Like legit think thats the sole reason she lost. I get called MAGA for not talking about Trump enough. Humble is the worst of them because anything negative about Democrats means you support Trump.
I wouldn't blame them for everything, but what isnt being acknowledged is theres some who think they shouldnt be held accountable for anything. Or the delusional position that the narrative they push or defend is inconsequential.

And yes, talking about Democrats more than Republicans is something to criticize. Having every excuse under the sun why you think its prudent to focus on being critical of Democrats more than the Republicans,.... is something to criticize. Republicans, you know the people who hold the majority in the House, Senate, White House and Supreme Court yet, "lets protest Obama!"

Even more comical is when protest voters are criticized, the defenders hide behind the disingenuous question of, "wElL wHeN iS iT oK tO CrItIcIzE dEmOcRaTs?"

Its a question that intentionally at this point tap dances around its not about being critical of Democrats. Its about being more critical of Democrats than Republicans.
TopicHasan Piker: Trans People Would Not Be Safer Under a Kamala Harris Admin
asdf8562
10/03/25 8:37:17 AM
#20
No.

Even if we entertain the idea that she isnt fully on board with Trans people, the idea that Trans people would be under the same threat under Kamala is just delusional.

Trump and his administration is actively targeting them. Kamala and her administration wouldn't actively target them.
TopicIowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
asdf8562
10/01/25 5:30:12 PM
#13
Dare I ask how do you mistake a human child for a fucking squirrel?

My bs meter is off the charts...
TopicUS government shuts down after last-ditch Senate vote fails.
asdf8562
10/01/25 4:56:25 PM
#139
mistymermaid posted...
I hope so. It's just I revile conservatism, and the thought of a person willing to work for the current administration automatically provokes a response of immense disgust.
As explained by multiple, your thought process of federal workers is incorrect. Worse, its actually very similar to conservatives and their vitriol of federal workers based on misinformation of them.

Most federal jobs have nothing to do with "serving" the current administration. Many federal jobs arent even political. Many federal workers are average Joe's that make less money than the private sector as most fed jobs do not pay well.
TopicUS government shuts down after last-ditch Senate vote fails.
asdf8562
10/01/25 4:38:40 PM
#134
mistymermaid posted...
"out of touch" maybe, albeit for a very different reason.
I don't get why someone other than a fascist would desire federal employment today.
Id give this a serious response, but I think everyone else has already replied to your post in a better way. So read their posts.
TopicUS government shuts down after last-ditch Senate vote fails.
asdf8562
10/01/25 2:17:16 PM
#126
@mistymermaid
I'm more suggesting they walk out, in protest of the regime.
An out of touch proposal as again, most federal workers are regular people barely making ends meet. You are falsely equating federal workers to political jobs serving Trump.

Some seriously have a very misinformed idea of what federal workers are and its falsely painting a fantasy of what federal jobs are or what they do. Hence this idea by some thinking fed workers are all lazy, sitting around doing nothing but collecting a paycheck.

Most federal workers dont work to serve the presidents administration, they are not all political jobs, nor is the average federal salary high paying. In fact its typically lower than the private sector.

Federal jobs can range from a simple janitor to a help desk clerk, to a weatherman, to a cabinet pick, to a literal congress aid. Again, not all political jobs that have anything to do with DC.

Walking out isnt "protesting the regime." Its just a useless gesture that only hurts the worker since again those jobs dont pay well, they still have bills to pay, and Trump has made it clear he is open to illegally firing them.
TopicTed Cruz: 'Let's stop attacking pedophiles."
asdf8562
10/01/25 7:36:38 AM
#26
Sen. Booker also said we should have bipartisan agreement. I think thats a great idea we should have bipartisan agreement, Cruz said. How about we all come together and say Lets stop murders. How about we all come together and say Lets stop rape. How about we all come together and say Lets stop attacking pedophiles.

https://youtu.be/6AaKkGrTqjE?si=bhbjifhRxhLCp2Cj
TopicUS government shuts down after last-ditch Senate vote fails.
asdf8562
10/01/25 6:57:14 AM
#51
mistymermaid posted...
Wondering how much I should care about federal employees at this stage. Someone who would be willing to work for a Trump administration can't exactly have moral fiber...
You are aware federal workers are just regular people whos been a federal worker before Trump was around right? The VA, National Weather Service.... even simple job roles such as janitors can all be a federal worker.

Also, these people are not supposed to work for Trump. Being a federal worker has nothing to do with morality, and frankly little to do with politics given a lot of roles have nothing to do with ones political lining. You are falling into the same trap Republicans are being giddy about firing federal workers because they believe all of them are lazy, doing nothing, or working to stop Trump.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
10/01/25 4:01:05 AM
#196
El_Dustino posted...
When is the right time to criticize the democrats? And what is your solution to make people less critical of them?
This question at this point is not a serious question and was already answered numerous times in this topic alone. Including in the post you decided to partially requote.

It has definitely been explained before its not simply about "being critical of Democrats." That question appears to be asked often (often by the same usuals) while intentionally ignoring the type of people specifically who have the habit of being disproportionately critical of Democrats....., and not the people in charge, Republicans.
TopicUS government shuts down after last-ditch Senate vote fails.
asdf8562
10/01/25 3:48:33 AM
#32
Despite the government shutting down, many people still get paid during a shutdown. Shutdown doesnt necessarily mean everything is shutdown or that absolutely no one is paid.

It depends on the department and the budgets in that department. Theres some misinformation floating around that no one is paid, and I dont mean back pay. I mean paid, business as normal pay.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
10/01/25 3:12:30 AM
#191
El_Dustino posted...
Can't say I was aware that there was a subreddit for this board, but even then, that does not change the notion that acting like this board has literally any sway over anyone is reaching. I can't imagine people going "wow x user on a board on a gaming board I can't view said the Dems bad, guess I'm voting for Trump now."
Which again is disingenuous in nature to believe.

Thoughts posted here do not exist in a vacuum nor does the thoughts posted here actually stay here.

You are willfully ignoring Gamefaqs is not some isolated "walled off" bubble, that doesnt share a collective trend across the globe of being more critical of Democrats than Republicans. Its not just "X user on gamefaqs." Its a collective amount of people from multiple avenues all parroting it, which in turn reaffirms it to many types of people. Multiple avenues that do not exist in a vacuum of thought.

When multiple people from many spans of life are collectively parroting a narrative, that has an affect on the whole. We literally see it has an affect as we have multiple examples of average uneducated voters who genuinely believe it is worth going 3rd party, or not voting at all, or worse voting Trump. All because its not just one avenue chanting to criticize Democrats more than Republicans.

It doesnt matter how isolated you think one specific avenue is given that narrative quite clearly doesnt exist in a vacuum, and quite clearly isnt limited to just one specific mouth piece or place of media.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/30/25 6:34:19 PM
#182
El_Dustino posted...
You did not properly explain why posts on this walled off message board on a dying website where the users generally all vote dem and agree on most things have such a massive impact. This place does not feed into the collective social media, it is a walled garden. There is no population of moderates who will even see the posts here.

Also, when evidently everyone dislikes the democrats at the moment, perhaps the better option is to try to change the party vs saying everyone just needs to stop hating them.
I did, you are just being disingenuous.

People on CE dont just talk to people on CE, and it doesnt exist in a vacuum of thought. You are dodging collectively the narrative of holding Democrats to a higher standard, and criticized more than Republicans has actually shaped elections. A narrative that has multiple avenues of people pushing from social media, to forums, to influencers, to mainstream media.

You claim thoughts are "walled off" on this "dying board" and even that's disingenuous given how often posts are screenshot on reddit. So there are multiple avenues that these so called thoughts arent actually reseved to jist this board.

Even the idea that everyone here on this board "generally votes the same" is a claim that hold no water given we had users here who definitely made a concerted effort to defend not voting or going 3rd party. An effort that objectively assists Republicans give we have a 2 party system that guarantees only a Democrat or Republican will win. Meaning support of not voting or going 3rd party, actively assists Republicans. Capping that assistance off with a begrudgingled message of, "but vote Kamala" doesnt change its a message that still favors Republicans.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/30/25 2:34:12 PM
#164
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Im ignoring the victim complex you are on about being harassed. You're not.

That aside, this logic of yours that posts here dont matter in the day and age of social media doesnt hold.

Collectively this mindset of spreading criticism of Democrats over Republicans does actually have an impact. We see it with media, we see it in the comments section of forums, we see it social media feeds, we see it in political rabbit hole.

This idea you are trying to push to avoid any accountability of eligible voters and their part in messaging, is part of the problem. What you post does matter when collectively enough people are being more critical of Democrats than Republicans.

Its the same ignorant logic pushed by some that voting doesnt matter. It does matter when collectively enough people dont vote using the same logic. Hence why Republicans push hard to convince just enough people to either stay home or go 3rd party if said voter doesnt necessarily lean Republican.
TopicMrBeast is gross man. Trapped dude in a burning building for $500k
asdf8562
09/30/25 1:55:39 PM
#45
LightSnake posted...
There's enough real stuff to hate Mr. Beast over, we don't need "paid a professional stuntman to do a stunt"
Id argue its a fair question to ask did he make it clear. Again, I didnt watch the video, just saying its a fair question.

We literally have a growing generation of content creators doing stupid shit for clout.
TopicMrBeast is gross man. Trapped dude in a burning building for $500k
asdf8562
09/30/25 1:42:42 PM
#32
AceMos posted...
his viewers are mostly kids
We can have a conversation about shifting the blame to the parents, but viewership is still one of the main drives for content creators to continue to do the things they are doing.
TopicMrBeast is gross man. Trapped dude in a burning building for $500k
asdf8562
09/30/25 1:40:32 PM
#28
HashtagSEP posted...
Now, I could agree with the outrage if it was "This was entirely scripted and a lot less dangerous than he made it out to be, it's basically clickbait Youtube junk," but "He paid a professional stuntman to do supervised stunt work, how terrible" is super performative nonsense.
I didnt personally see this video, and Im going strictly off the topic title. I dont plan to watch a MrBeast video.

Did he make it crystal clear this was scripted with a paid professional stunt man? Keep in mind Im not asking do you think it was obvious without him saying that. Im asking did he make it clear in that specific video.
TopicMrBeast is gross man. Trapped dude in a burning building for $500k
asdf8562
09/30/25 1:35:52 PM
#23
Part of that blame goes to his viewers.

He does what he does because it draws in attention and views. Its not too different from prank videos.

If people are tuning in, the content creators will keep doing this stuff. Negative attention is still good attention.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/30/25 10:54:24 AM
#160
El_Dustino posted...
So at this point it's not even people who didn't say anything negative about Harris during her campaign but had dark anti dem thoughts in their head while they supported her?
Some revisionist history going on there. The CoG had plenty of negative things to say about Biden, later Kamala and Dems as a whole. They were literally equally or more negatively critical of Democrats than Republicans. And they always had excuses why they were less critical of Republicans, while holding Democrats to a higher standard.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/30/25 10:43:58 AM
#150
El_Dustino posted...
Outside of learning from the mistakes of last year literally who the f*** cares about Harris in 2025
I replied to a post implying CoGs would deliberately come out as anti Harris.

They would never do that as it defeats the plausible deniability they love to hide under. Begrudgingly "supporting" Biden, later Kamala, and later whoever the 2028 Dem candidate while having a pattern of attacking the Dems more than Republicans is a well known strategy at this point.

Again, theres a difference between someone criticizing Democrats (as theres definitely things to criticize)......, and someone who has a history of conveniently and disproportionately attacks Democrat equally if not more than Republicans. And when confronted on that detail, has a laundry list of excuses why they are less critical of Republicans.

We just had a topic about protesting Obama, and to no surprise we can guess who was making excuses why protesting Obama was more lucrative than protesting the people (Republicans) actually in charge of all 3 branches of government.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/30/25 10:24:29 AM
#145
LightSnake posted...
When did Dio focus on "HARRIS BAD?"

I genuinely don't remember them being anti-Harris
Ill speak for my post.
Its not about literally coming out and being "anti Harris." As the CoG arent going to be so deliberate.

Its about coming out and consistently being equally or more critical of Harris than Trump. Despite Trump being worse. Trump is now literally in charge, MAGA controls the House, the Senate and the Supreme Court and they still find ways to be less critical of the people literally in power.

We cant act surprised a certain amount of people in this country are uneducated about how bad Trump/MAGA is when there is a concerted effort to hold Democrats to a higher standard than Republicans. Or the concerted effort to be equally or more critical of Democrats than Republicans.

A practice that isnt brand new. A practice that aims to get just enough people to think both sides are about the same if not the same, "so it doesnt matter who wins." And in some regions, outright paint Democrats as worse than Republicans since supposed "Democrats" even criticize Democrats more than Republicans.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/30/25 10:09:35 AM
#102
Dissident_77 posted...
Married and she is perfect for me. Also younger. So both divorce and her dying first seem very unlikely

All my dating apps experience is from 2017 and 2018, so things could also be different
I see. Glad to hear its not because you are giving up!
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/30/25 10:00:41 AM
#137
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Now you are on a victim complex.

I didnt harass you, and frankly dont recall whether or not you were part of the group that did as I described posts ago.

That said, if you were among that group (Kain, Thanatos, Dustin, Zell, Dio), claiming you voted for Kamala or donated to her means nothing if again, you constantly messaged criticism of Democrats more than Republicans. Pretending to be left, while conveniently always being more critical of Democrats over Republicans isnt a new strategy.

Your (i use the word your and you to speak in general) claimed actions do not overshadow your literal actions all can actually see of having a posting history of attacking Democrats equally or less than Republicans. Then having all the excuses in the world to not attack Republicans more.

Again, I dont follow/remember your posts enough to put you in either or camp. Another user here might be able to chime in on that one. But the other users I listed, definitely have a track record which is exactly why they are called Champions of Gaza. Their track record proves they dont actually care, as they tend to be less present when it comes to holding Republicans accountable.

Criticism of Democrats is one thing. Having a pattern of being more critical of Democrats than Republicans, and having every excuse under the sun why you dont want to be critical of Republicans.... is another. Champions of Gaza fall into the latter camp.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/29/25 5:44:33 PM
#98
Dissident_77 posted...
I feel like you just responded to an older post of mine vs what I said this time. It was kind of a joke, but also not.

As I said, when she offered to split, it often turned into something. I am also saying that maybe if they don't offer, I should then push their half on them, because it likely has no future anyway. I do believe whether they offer or not is a huge sign.

I will probably never go on a first date again in my life though.

Edit: to be clear, not trying to be argumentative
Nah, I was responding to your last post.

Joke or not, Im not here to tell you to stop doing something you genuinely want to do.

Im just speaking towards those who feel obligated they owe someone a free date "just because they asked" OR feel obligated to pay on the basis they feel the other person won't go for a second date unless they pay for the first.

As for the rest of your post, theres several different discussions to be had there, that I just dont want my point to misunderstood as an attack at you.

On a separate note, how come you feel like you won't go on a first date ever again? Feel free not to answer btw, as the question is not meant to be an attack.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/29/25 5:16:16 PM
#96
Dissident_77 posted...
Now that I think about it, every single time I got into a relationship/fling with someone, even if just for a couple weeks, they offered to split.

So how about this...

If they offer to split, I say that I got it, knowing this is a good sign of their potential. If they DON'T offer to split, then I tell them they need to pay their half lol

Unlikely I will ever have to do this again though.
If you genuinely love paying, Im definitely not telling you to stop. Keep doing it if its something you genuinely enjoy. Im genuinely not saying that to be sarcastic or condescending. I understand some genuinely enjoy buying things for people.

Im just saying on the chance that you dont like paying for multiple first dates (some have voiced this frustration in the dating world), dont be paying for first dates because of "whoever asked first should pay."

You dont owe anyone a free coffee, movie, dinner, whatever.... just because you asked them out. Nor should the person you asked out feel some type of way about going on a second date just because they felt entitled to a free xyz from you, "because you asked them out."
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/29/25 3:34:16 PM
#132
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Unless that user has a history of being more critical of Democrats than Republicans, he didnt make the list. Simply being critical of Democrats isnt the only criteria to get you called that, and you are aware that by now.

You definitely have been explained who in specific is being called a Champion of Gaza.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/29/25 3:24:04 PM
#91
Dissident_77 posted...
Never said anyone owes anyone anything. My tactic still works though. And probably half my first dates led to second ones. And when it ended at a first date, it was 50/50 on which of us decided not worth a second.

And as Sway said, the first date shouldn't be much money anyway. I usually did happy hour but sometimes it ended up being at multiple locations but then she may pay at a stop.
You do what you will on the first date. If you dont mind paying first all the time by all means. Im not saying stop doing something you personally love to do. But it should be something you personally love to do. Not an obligation you feel you have to do or else the person you asked will be in their feelings about paying for something they thought you owed them.

One shouldnt expect whoever asked to pay for the 1st date at all. I dont care who asked. I dont care if the date was costly or not. I dont care if its coffee or a 5 star resteraunt.

No one should just be expected to pay for multiple first dates just because they did the asking. And lets be honest on who typically more times than not expected to do the asking. So its also not a shocker how some such as the TC might fall into red pill traps when society is telling him, its on him to approach, ask, and pay for multiple 1st dates that rightfully has no promises to see a 2nd date.

So when we say no one owes anyone anything, that should include anyone feeling some type of way about going on a second date, because they had to pay for their own coffee, dinner, movie, whatever.... on a first date.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/29/25 3:12:47 PM
#127
Kaldrenthebold posted...
I'm out of the loop, what is this cog stuff
It means 'Champions of Gaza.'

It refers to the usual people that claimed to care about the genocide in Gaza, but did everything in their power to aid Republicans win 2024.... who are much worse for Gaza. All the while having every excuse under the sun to be less critical of those same Republicans, and every excuse under the sun to protest Republicans less. Again, those same people won't miss a beat to be critical and protest Democrats at a far greater rate and severity.

In otherwords, the people more invested in appearing like they care, but their actions show the complete opposite given they seem to be less active against Republicans.... you know, the party holding the White House, majority in Congress, and Supreme Court. We have a few of those usuals even in this topic.

For example, the people that were protesting Obama, a guy who hasn't been president since 8 years ago..... instead of Trump (the current president), Vance (thr VP), Mike Johnson (the GOP Speaker)..... practically any sitting GOP congressman on a larger scale. In fact these people have loads of excuses to protest and criticize them equally or less than Democrats.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/29/25 2:59:34 PM
#88
Dissident_77 posted...
I always paid for the first date, and said it was because I asked them out, but the vast majority of the time, she would pay for the second date.
Frankly the, "whoever asked should pay" mentality needs to stop. As some are not honest what that roundabout excuse more times than not tends to favor.

Paying on a second date mean little to nothing if like in the TCs case, he ends up going on multiple first dates and minimum second dates.

Both parties need to show up fully expecting to pay for their own food/amenities at the date. Both parties are working adults (hopefully) with adult bills to pay. Nobody owes nobody for their time.
TopicWhy is the news hyping the government shutdown even through it's meaningless?
asdf8562
09/29/25 7:13:54 AM
#2
I agree media leans right and will still blame Dems. And I know the resident usuals will blame Democrats as well.

That said, I still think Dems should message better and hard that this is Republicans fault. Not Dems.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/28/25 2:07:33 PM
#94
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Enjoy pretending the same usuals who have every excuse under the sun to attack Republicans less than Democrats, are my allies.

Their actions of finding all the excuses they can to disproportionately not go after Republicans, says otherwise.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/28/25 1:46:49 PM
#90
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

Its not "yesterday's enemies" when the same usuals in the past and now still bash Democrats more than Republicans.
TopicHasan Piker Thinks He's the Only Influencer Who's Really Fighting the Far Right?
asdf8562
09/28/25 12:29:00 PM
#15
There are definitely others.

Adam Mockler while definitely not the only one, I think has been doing an amazing job.
https://youtu.be/O36ChNIlzaE?si=P_51IiPt4N8aXcrt
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/28/25 12:17:05 PM
#82
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

It aged poorly. Kain has a long history of doing the very thing others in this topic have pointed out. Attacking Democrats more than Republicans.

If we were talking about a user that didnt have a long documented history of attacking Democrats more than Republicans, and having a laundry list of excuses why its not worth attacking Republicans more.... his post would actually have any truth to it. As theres plenty good reasons to be critical of Democrats.

But its not. Its always the same users who claimed to care about Gaza before the election, but constantly messaged on "Dems just as bad or worse than Republicans." Having every excuse imaginable then and still now, why they are more critical of Democrats than Republicans. Including reasons to protest Republicans less. The same usuals also tend to have an overlap in supporting not voting, going 3rd party during elections, or hiding behing the begrudge message to vote Democrat but "here's a list of reasons why I think the candidate is almost as bad as the GOP candidate."

Even when blame should be all or majority about Republicans using simple math of how the US government works, its the same usuals spinning to blame "both sides" or focusing on Democrats more if they can find a couple who voted with Republicans.
TopicDo you have any toxic dating habits?
asdf8562
09/27/25 7:54:30 PM
#34
BalanceLost posted...
Why would it be a parody topic?
Theres plenty reason given some of the tension at each genders toxic behaviors in dating.

That said, if this genuinely not a parody, and truly just a topic to admit ones own toxic habits, pay me no nevermind.
TopicDo you have any toxic dating habits?
asdf8562
09/27/25 7:47:57 PM
#31
Guessing this is a parody topic.

I really cant tell anymore in this day and age.
TopicHakeem Jeffries is demonstrsting exemplary leadership
asdf8562
09/27/25 2:16:04 PM
#57
Tmaster148 posted...
The people who constantly complain that people call them out for their anti-dem bias are the same ones who never show up in topics about things Trump and republicans are doing.

They can complain all they want about being called out. They've done nothing to show they care about what is currently happening.
This.

Complaining about Democrats more than Republicans, and spreading the great word with topics attacking them more than Republicans is what these people are called out for. Its always every excuse under the sun why its not worth attacking Republicans more.

But then again, they know that. The same reason they dont like being called "Champions of Gaza."

Like if criticism wasnt coming from the same usuals who tend to always attack Democrats more than Republicans, this would be a different discussion. But the same usuals always have excuses why they attack Republicans less.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/26/25 8:44:33 PM
#83
SwayM posted...
guh?
Plenty have.

Im not saying go there to specifically stalk the store for a woman. But I am saying many people have naturally met at a store. Despite social media soaring the conversation with toxicity and delusion.

Like any scenario, approach respectfully, if they decline, no means no, respect the no and move on. If they say yes, hopefully its a start to a healthy long relationship.
TopicI need to vent about dating
asdf8562
09/26/25 4:54:55 PM
#80
es289408 posted...
How does one meet a woman to take her on a date in the first place? The only women I encounter are coworkers (who are haggard) and my mom (who is my mom). I dont have the time to go to the bars anymore, but even if I did I DEFINITELY could not afford it. Long story short Im broke. How do poor people procreate?
You dont need to not be broke to date, and anyone demanding you spend money on them isnt worth your time.

As for where to meet women:
Grocery store
Community events
Mutual friends
Volunteer work
Parties
Gym
Etc

Shoot your shot, if they say no, be respectable and move on.

TopicThe idea that progressives should become "debate me bros".
asdf8562
09/25/25 3:35:47 PM
#115
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Is your argument that all of them are those things? All, being the operative word.

Because if it is, post 15 I touch on the major flaw our side has in assuming that. Bullets 1 and 2. Just because the information is out there about tue cruel things Trump is doing, doesnt mean these people are consuming media telling them that. OR believe the specific media telling people those things.

So its flawed to approach conversations with an average ignorant voter as if they are informed. Nor should we assume they would value information from Brian Cohen over Laura Ingram when we factor how social media rabbit holes work.
TopicWhat game/s are you currently playing CE?
asdf8562
09/25/25 3:29:30 PM
#70
Horizon Zero Dawn
TopicThe idea that progressives should become "debate me bros".
asdf8562
09/25/25 8:37:42 AM
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It only erodes if you let it erode. For example if your mission was to save Roe v Wade, the only substance that truly eroded that was the people who shot themselves in the foot in 2016 when they chose to help Trump win. True substance is actually winning enough seats in government to actually get the things we want.

Its not about theater being inherently good or not. Its about like it or not theater is very important in the day and age of social media and 10 second clips to win elections. One can cling moral superiority all they want, the reality is what it is.

You can most definitely do more good by actually winning elections then taking actions to usher in real substance. As opposed to clinging onto a morality complex that ultimately has us losing elections. This strategy of trying to feel pure and appear morally superior is partly why since 2008, Republicans have been able to work their way to where we are now with the Supreme Court and more. Id argue those are the vibes on our side that's shooting ourselves in the foot.

At this point its becoming less about doing the right thing and more about appearing to do the right thing. A mindset that shows you are willing to intentionally let the world burn, just as long as you can appear like you are morally clean.
TopicThe idea that progressives should become "debate me bros".
asdf8562
09/24/25 12:22:09 PM
#72
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I read it, but again Id argue that reasoning is a massive part of the problem.

We are in the age of social media, so at some point our side needs to adapt and fight fire with fire. Fighting fire with fire doesnt mean we need to lie, but this pollyanna "hold ourselves to a higher standard" approach of not wanting to acknowledge theater does matter (like it or not) is only hurting us.

Like you can speak about caution of it, but ultimately it doesnt matter. We are losing because too often so many on our side refuse to adapt and the reasoning again and again shoots ourselves in the foot. Then we have a surprised Pikachu face why in the day and age of social media that we are losing the battle on vibes.

No wonder swing voters see Democrats as worse or the same as Republicans. Even Democrats attack Democrats on a consistent basis. Republicans dont have this as an issue on the same scale. The theater there matters regardless of ones personal morality of wanting to hold their own more accountable.
TopicThe idea that progressives should become "debate me bros".
asdf8562
09/24/25 11:42:01 AM
#68
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Id argue not playing the theater game is why our side struggles.

Winning brownie points with people who already agree with you or understand what you are talking about is meaningless. The point of the debate in politics is supposed to be to win over the people on the fence or even on occasion not on your side.

Our side is so busy trying to appear fair, balanced, and holding our own to a higher standard.... way too often its forgotten the theater of such a strategy is percieved as we are the same if not worse than Republicans to an average uninformed voter.
TopicThe idea that progressives should become "debate me bros".
asdf8562
09/24/25 9:39:46 AM
#54
emblem-man posted...
I don't particularly care for the debate culture that's essentially just entertainment, but it's obviously a popular media thing right now, so the Left does have to engage with it.
Ill speak for myself. Its not necessarily debating in itself that's the problem. Its that Liberals, Progressives, "The Left" dont know how to debate and appeal to an audience that doesnt already agree with our side.

Often the debate turns into a double edged sword for our side. Our side quite often fails to appeal to the audience, and even if the debator tries to win the audience over, those on our own side will bash the debator on our side for not 100% agreeing with them. So the ultimate takeaway uninformed voters get is, even Democrats dont think Democrats are good for the country.
Topichow tf is Laura Loomer only 32
asdf8562
09/24/25 9:33:11 AM
#44
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