IcePee

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[–] IcePee@lemmy.beru.co 8 points 1 year ago

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

[–] IcePee@lemmy.beru.co 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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@lemmy.beru.co 1 points 1 year ago

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@lemmy.beru.co 3 points 1 year ago

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

[–] IcePee@lemmy.beru.co 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not so sure about that. That framing hazardously to the stereotype that the right are fiscally responsible as opposed to the spend crazy left.

[–] IcePee@lemmy.beru.co 1 points 1 year ago

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@lemmy.beru.co 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.beru.co 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

it's kind of ironic, Tories shopping at a store run on market socialist grounds: worker co-op.

[–] IcePee@lemmy.beru.co 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

I get the old adage: the older you get the more right you are. But, the richer?

[–] IcePee@lemmy.beru.co 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

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@lemmy.beru.co 43 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I don't tend to rely as much on Valve's compatibility rating as I do ProtonDB's. Even though it takes extra steps.

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