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| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/11/21 11:07:11 PM #385 | LordoftheMorons posted... Inflation is legitimately very high; iirc something like 6 or 7% for the past year, which is enough that real incomes have fallen even with very high nominal wage growth. Dems would be very dumb to handwave it away rather than trying to address it (the main problem afaik is actually that consumer demand for goods has skyrocketed and production, while also up, has not been able to keep up). I mean it isnt rocket science. There has been a huge push to increase wages (both via Democrat policy and natural happenstance of the pandemic) of the lowest skilled worker that was enabling people to buy their 99 cent chicken sandwiches. Do you ever think about how insanely cheap some of this stuff is given how far it has to travel and how much goes into it? Walmart had 50 cent lunchables. I have no idea how that is possible unless every person that touches that process is making pennies. So when that labor gets more expensive its pretty obvious what happens, prices go up, and if all the prices go up at the same time there isnt a way to substitute out of it so the consumer pays the full price increase. Biden basically taxed the middle class to pay the poor and now is shocked the middle class is revolting. --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/11/21 11:01:18 PM #145 | StealThisSheen posted... So your argument is akin to "Listen, by being against white surpemacy, you're silencing the voices of black people who don't personally experience as much racism." Which is my point exactly when I say that unless you're trans or non-binary, what you think helps "the cause" is irrelevant. is completely ridiculous. --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/11/21 10:55:09 PM #139 | StealThisSheen posted... "Not ALL had a problem with it, so it wasn't a problem!" So are you silencing the voices of the Indians who dont have a problem with it then? Because if some native Americans protested but other native Americans supported it then by the logic of this topic this is a decision solely among native Americans which isnt what happened. White corporate leaders threatened boycotts which is what made it change. I think this is a bad example because chief wahoo was wildly racist, but I think the Latinx argument is much cleaner cut, if we poll Hispanics and 90% dont like Latinx shouldnt we kill it because it isnt white peoples job to decide? (This is assuming those polls are correct. Verification needed.) --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/11/21 6:16:43 PM #372 | Huh, maybe Im just wrong on this. Google is telling me it has around the 55-60% support threshold. My bad --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/11/21 6:14:13 PM #371 | red13n posted... plum giving away what news he watches. 538? --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/11/21 6:10:58 PM #369 | StealThisSheen posted... Yeah, uh... Vaccine mandates have polled positively. I could have sworn the mandate on large businesses was under 50% --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/11/21 4:21:06 PM #63 | MrGreenonion posted... Respectability politics will never lead to liberation. And unless you're trans or non-binary, what you think helps "the cause" is irrelevant. I hate this sentiment. Are people not allowed to care about saving the whales unless they are a whale? --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/11/21 2:59:52 PM #361 | Suprak the Stud posted... HAHAHAhAhAhAAAAhahaha end me Once again current democrats focusing on unpopular policies like mandatory vaccines causing issues instead of focusing on farther left more popular issues --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/11/21 8:32:59 AM #343 | KamikazePotato posted... AOC is probably the GOP's most hated person right now so the negative score is not too surprising. Honestly I was a big Desantis fan before the pandemic. He was pro environment for instance here in Florida. Then he got insane which was a real bummer, but its possible some of that earlier shine was still on him for people who didnt care about his virus actions --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/11/21 8:30:34 AM #42 | XIII_rocks posted... I was gonna say something similar This is an interesting observation. I suppose I view it like learning someones name which I view as an effort that shows appreciation. If someones pronouns dont match their heuristics then its like having to learn someones name twice. I suppose if you didnt think having to learn someones name was a struggle it wouldnt be an issue, but Ive always struggled with names so in a way it does feel like something they should be grateful for --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/10/21 9:30:56 PM #13 | Paratroopa1 posted... My actual, non-snarky answer is the following: Yeah They/Them is about as far as I am willing to go. I'll they/them someone like that but if they take offense I honestly would probably just not want to be around that person any more because I feel like at that point you are undermining people who legitimately want to be labeled a different pronoun from their sex --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/10/21 7:43:52 PM #3 | MZero posted... I mean it's not a pronoun if it only applies to one person, that completely defeats the purpose of a pronoun. It's more like a nickname No, under pronouns they (fae) listed Fae/Faer --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | I can still ignore preferred pronouns if they are Fae/Faer right |
| masterplum 12/10/21 7:26:02 PM #1 | I saw that today and couldn't stop rolling my eyes --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg |
| Topic | How much money would you need to retire? |
| masterplum 12/09/21 6:46:57 PM #24 | ChichiriMuyo posted... None of you seem to be considering living abroad after retirement. You can live pretty comfortably in several countries for $10-15k a year. If you have even 1 million invested and live off the interest that's a really good living somewhere like Costa Rica or Thailand and those countries do have ex-pat communities to keep the language barrier from being overwhelming. Unless.... you don't want to move out of the country? --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 20 ***FINALS*** |
| masterplum 12/09/21 11:47:38 AM #33 | My issue with a whole new world is its another rendition of the classic Disney sex song. It's one of the better ones, but it's pretty color by numbers. --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 20 ***FINALS*** |
| masterplum 12/09/21 11:44:03 AM #32 | |
| Topic | NSFW topic #4 - One More for the Road |
| masterplum 12/09/21 7:20:50 AM #3 | kateee posted... post #nsfw stuff here* wait, that is actually the rule? --- |
| Topic | How much money would you need to retire? |
| masterplum 12/08/21 9:52:28 PM #10 | I picked 10mil mostly because my job is sweet and 5 mil isnt quite enough for me to feel confidant in wrecking my resume forever --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/08/21 8:10:59 PM #319 | xp1337 posted... Over in GA, Perdue is saying he wants to eliminate the state income tax. When asked how to pay for it he deflects and goes (paraphrased) "I dunno, it's aspirational. I'll leave the details to the state legislature." This feels kind of insane? Im guessing other states do it through property taxes? --- |
| Topic | Stock Topic 34 |
| masterplum 12/08/21 2:18:58 PM #428 | closed My $17.5 fubo puts for 5 cents. Hooray finally made money for once. Dumped that into an index fund because I dont trust three big green days in a row. If it dips tomorrow Ill resell --- |
| Topic | What's, in retrospect, the silliest reason you've given up playing a game? |
| masterplum 12/08/21 2:15:06 PM #24 | |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/08/21 10:49:33 AM #304 | Peace___Frog posted... (White) Pittsburgh man convicted of planting bombs downtown during the protests last year, which the bomb squad ruled could have been deadly. Probation sounds like a plea down. The law, for better or for worse, is very results oriented. Driving while drunk and killing someone in an accident and driving while drunk and ramming a parked car have massively different sentences when literally the only difference is if someone happened to be sitting in the car or not which is completely independent of the act. Kind of dumb. --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 19 (Semifinals) |
| masterplum 12/08/21 7:23:17 AM #21 | UnderUrMattress posted... It is without contest that this first match is the hardest one so far, and if either song was on the other side of the bracket, it would have my vote. Sucks that this ended up being a semifinal match. I came into this day thinking I was voting one song but I'm voting the other after watching the videos TWICE. Funny, I feel the exact same way about the second. I think objectively colors of the wind is the best Disney song (Maybe second to Hell fire) But I think I like be prepared more. tough. Man out of you Colors of the wind --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/08/21 7:17:31 AM #298 | Liking Glenn Beck might have been peak plum blunder years --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/07/21 9:27:37 PM #286 | Puns is a fantastic troll. You guys are just foaming over his dumb 2 sentence statements --- |
| Topic | Stock Topic 34 |
| masterplum 12/07/21 1:46:56 PM #417 | Not going to lie, up 20% now on my bbig yolo Kind of want to sell. Holding my massive bag of fubo though --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/07/21 1:24:36 PM #252 | The problem with anti-both sideisms is sometimes it really is both sides. I would like to complain about politicians of both parties kissing the asses of special interest groups without being judged please --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/07/21 1:08:03 PM #250 | |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 18 (Quarterfinals) |
| masterplum 12/07/21 7:23:45 AM #13 | PrinceKaro posted... Colors of the Wind --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 17 (Quarterfinals) |
| masterplum 12/06/21 10:37:03 AM #34 | Shonen_Bat posted... Let it Go --- |
| Topic | Disco Elysium playthrough topic, kind of? Spoilers? |
| masterplum 12/05/21 10:28:30 PM #8 | But the game is awesome, with the caveat that some of the conversations were really long and drawn out. I dont need your 1000 word explanation of why you are a neoliberal woman. --- |
| Topic | Disco Elysium playthrough topic, kind of? Spoilers? |
| masterplum 12/05/21 10:24:00 PM #6 | Going to hijack a tad, One thing I always wondered, do you solve the overall mystery different ways depending on your stats? I was intellect focused and solved it intellectually and wondered if it was different if you were something else. --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 4:22:44 PM #221 | StealThisSheen posted... Yeah, Plum's right. Yeah, my point is not "being understanding and supportive will change puns mind" There is no guarantee that will happen and hell, it's not your obligation to change his mind even if it would absolutely work. My point is that yelling about how much of a bigot he is is at best a gigantic waste of time and energy you could be spending doing absolutely anything else, and at worst actually makes him more of a bigot. --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 3:06:34 PM #192 | Mr Lasastryke posted... so this person is the ultimate authority on the field of persuasion? I mean this is a pretty commonly talked about scientific phenomena. If you google why do people not change their minds youll find all sorts of research. I just picked one of the results that looked credible after scanning through it --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 3:01:48 PM #188 | GuessMyUserName posted... Don't you fucking dare blame me for turbopuns choosing to ignore good faith criticism to hole back up into his shell. Yeah I didnt say that --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 16 |
| masterplum 12/05/21 2:59:19 PM #32 | |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 2:56:21 PM #186 | GuessMyUserName posted... Bitch I fucking tried last time. If he wants to come back again continuing to ignore and dismiss all criticism and heartfelt person experiences and then yeah I don't give a fuck anymore. What are you trying to achieve by yelling at him though? Making him leave and hate transgender people where you dont hear about it? --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 2:54:01 PM #185 | Mr Lasastryke posted... citation needed Theres a lot out there, but google quickly found me this https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_is_it_so_hard_to_change_peoples_minds --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 2:50:49 PM #183 | Hbthebattle posted... if someone's going to be obstinately wrong for stupid reasons that's a them problem Sure, but raging at them is counter productive. If you want to change their mind you cant rage at them, or your other option is just to ignore them which wont make them reinforce their beliefs because they feel attacked. Im not saying you need to talk to everyone that has terrible opinions, but saying nothing is better than insulting if you dont want to foster extremism. --- |
| Topic | Politics Containment Topic 383: Omicrony Capitalism |
| masterplum 12/05/21 2:45:57 PM #180 | I think puns is wrong but raging at him is scientifically the best way to ensure he doubles down and never changes his opinion. I was at one point fairly anti Trans before having a long conversation with someone who changed genders and I thought it was enlightening. You never are going to be able to force someone to change their mind, you have to let them be willing. --- |
| Topic | Turkey is a dry, band meat |
| masterplum 12/05/21 12:04:06 PM #5 | |
| Topic | Man Arcane was so good |
| masterplum 12/04/21 11:45:46 PM #65 | |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 15 |
| masterplum 12/04/21 9:39:14 AM #27 | I think hellfire is the best Disney song from a pure quality perspective, but we are hitting the point where I wouldnt be surprised if it lost. its unquestionably a less Disney song than pretty much everything left. --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 15 |
| masterplum 12/04/21 9:34:38 AM #26 | |
| Topic | Anybody else keeping up with the One Punch Man Manga (spoilers) |
| masterplum 12/03/21 7:18:19 PM #4 | My biggest problem with one punch man is it feels like a fairly shallow really funny joke. I loved the first couple episodes and then it felt a little samey --- |
| Topic | Stock Topic 34 |
| masterplum 12/03/21 12:31:04 PM #384 | |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 14 |
| masterplum 12/03/21 8:40:34 AM #28 | guffguy89 posted... It is a very tough first match for me as well. I feel like I See the Light is the better song if you just compare the two in a vacuum, but Under the Sea has greater significance to Disney and its nostalgia factor. Plus, it's got that really catchy tune that you can recognize anywhere. I still havent decided yet. Despite the really odd seeding, I think the bracket has shaped up pretty well and we really are getting to the best disney songs. All 4 of these are all timers --- |
| Topic | Best Animated Disney Movie Song Ever (BADMSE) - Day 14 |
| masterplum 12/02/21 10:46:45 PM #8 | Shonen_Bat posted... I See the Light --- |
| Topic | Stock Topic 34 |
| masterplum 12/02/21 10:16:00 PM #376 | Teams makes me not touch zoom. The outlook integration just makes it so much more valuable. --- |
| Topic | Stock Topic 34 |
| masterplum 12/02/21 12:35:03 PM #370 | Hopped on again, got 10 $2 BBIGS that expire end of the year We'll see if it happens this time --- |
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