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Essentially he did the following:

• Blamed the house speaker

• Took no responsibility

• Some fluff about being disappointed and embarrassed

• Blamed Russian propaganda

Seriously, he didn't even skip a beat before launching into a lecture about Russian propaganda. It was all in the same breath, and clearly pre-meditated.

The thing is, we know this motherfucker was a Nazi who fought in the fucking SS. We know what the SS was. We know who the Nazis were. This is not Russian propaganda. This is just a fucking FACT.

I worry that this is a broader symptom of the re-writing of history to "both sides" World War 2: the notion that the Nazis and the Soviets were equally evil because "muh totalitarianism". We all know here that that is unequivocally untrue, and furthermore some Jewish scholars (correctly) argue that this is a form of genocide denial: by saying that the USSR was equally evil to the Nazis downplays the utter depravity and evil of the intentional extermination of a race of people.

To find out who the real MVP was in WW2 all you have to do is watch this video.

Furthermore, the notion that the Holodomor was an intentional genocide is a load-bearing idea to the double-genocide theory, as they need some ammunition to back up their absolutely baseless claim.

This whole thing just seems (for lack of a better term) Orwellian. All this cheerleading about Ukraine and the intentionally disingenuous media coverage of the whole affair, the whitewashing of literal fucking nazis and the fact that the overwhelming majority of people are just uncritically lapping it up is deeply troubling to me.

I feel like we are watching history being re-written in real time

So I've always been fascinated by how reactionaries pick a "strong man" figure who is generally regarded as a clown by most of society. Hitler's the most obvious example (not blond, not Aryan, short, dumb mustache), but Trump of course is another one. I love how Ben Garrison is constantly horny on main for the guy and draws him as a muscular superhero when in fact he's a complete slob and borderline illiterate.

I always figured there was some psychological projection at play since that's just how conservative's minds function on a basic level. Everything is projection. Every accusation is a confession. However, I've never quite been able to articulate it into words or properly wrap my mind around it.

It took a while, but I managed to get ChatGPT to articulate what I've been trying to put into words for a long time and I thought you comrades might be interested. Here's a link to the full conversation.

Q: Yes, I think we are getting closer here. Let's go further - in what ways would psychological projection play a role in why they consistently seem to pick leaders that are the opposite of their rhetoric? not "strong men" and "protectors" but perceived by non-reactionaries as "clowns" and "buffoons" ? I feel like there may even be a sort of dialectical relationship here, But i don't know I'm just spitballing here. What say you robot?

A: Your observation is an interesting one and the idea of a dialectical relationship or a certain ironic twist in the projection of "strength" onto individuals who might not embody traditional ideals of strength is worth exploring. Here are some potential explanations:

Projection as Compensation: Some followers may project their idealized version of strength onto a leader as a form of compensation for their own perceived weaknesses or inadequacies. They may be drawn to leaders who, despite not fitting the typical mold of a "strongman," exude a certain confidence or defiance that resonates with their own desire for empowerment.

Anti-Establishment Appeal: Many far-right supporters are driven by anti-establishment sentiments, and they may view unconventional leaders as more authentic and relatable. A leader who is perceived as a "clown" or "buffoon" by the mainstream may be seen as a genuine outsider, challenging the status quo. The projection in this case may be about the desire for disruption and change.

Rejection of Elitism: A leader who does not conform to traditional standards of behavior or appearance might be appealing to far-right supporters who reject what they perceive as elitist or establishment standards. They might project their own disdain for political correctness or establishment norms onto the leader, who becomes a symbol of defiance.

Psychological Dissonance: Followers may project an image of strength onto a leader who is perceived by others as weak or buffoonish as a form of psychological dissonance. By elevating the leader and identifying with them, they are indirectly validating their own beliefs and convictions, even if those beliefs are contradictory or incongruent with the leader's actual characteristics.

Shared Vulnerability: In some cases, far-right supporters may identify with the perceived vulnerabilities or flaws of their chosen leader. They might project their own sense of being misunderstood, marginalized, or ridiculed onto the leader, who becomes a symbol of their own struggle for recognition and respect.

Dialectical Tension: The notion of a dialectical relationship is an intriguing one. There could be a tension between the desire for a strong, authoritarian figure and the rejection of mainstream ideals of strength and authority. This tension could manifest in the projection of strength onto leaders who defy conventional standards, creating a dialectical interplay between the ideal of strength and the reality of the leader's characteristics.

Ultimately, the psychological mechanisms at play are complex and multifaceted. Projection can serve various functions, and the appeal of certain leaders may be a reflection of the diverse and sometimes contradictory desires and emotions of their followers. The consistent selection of leaders who don't embody traditional ideals of strength could be the result of a combination of these factors, shaped by the specific socio-political context in which the far-right movement operates.

I know that this far out polls don't really matter, but all the 538 polls in the last month except for one indicate Trump beating Biden, sometimes handily.

Student loan repayments haven't even started again yet.

Libs are going to be obsessing over Trump's legal troubles and expect that to save them, meanwhile completely ignoring all the other shit going on and how obviously unpopular their blue maga guy Biden is.

Don't forget to

A few days ago comrade /u/InevitableSwing posted an astounding graph of automobile deaths per capita in different countries.

Obviously America was number one by far but what was amazing to me was that Canada's rate is nearly three times lower.

The countries are not that different in many ways .

Certainly things like aggressive driving and speed limits of course play a role, but I think the key is probably something a lot more simple: public fucking transit usage.

Example A:

USA

• Own car/drive: 85%
• Public transit: 12%
• Bike: 11%

Example B:

Canada

• Own car/drive: 67%
• Public transit: 23%
• Bike: 11%

So overall 18% fewer Canadians drive, and nearly twice as many take pubic transit.

A lot of our population is centred around the major cities that have decent public transit, and even some of the medium sized cities have decent bus systems too.

• Toronto
• Montreal
• Vancouver

What a depressing book. The chapters about life in Eastern Europe after the fall of the USSR were utterly heartbreaking. Even the little things like how free Summer camp for kids was abolished was just ... fuck dude. I don't even know what to say

This book actually made me weep. I honestly don't know why it took me so long to read Parenti.

I found this podcast from this post:

I subbed today for a 7th and 8th grade teacher. I’m not exaggerating when I say at least 50% of the students were at a 2nd grade reading level. The students were to spend the class time filling out an “all about me” worksheet, what’s your name, favorite color, favorite food etc. I was asked 20 times today “what is this word?”. Movie. Excited. Trait. “How do I spell race car driver?”

I've only listened to one episode so far, but it's really well produced, seems well-researched and very well put together.

From what I gather so far, the ways that the American public school system "teaches" kids how to read is not only completely wrong, but actually saddles them bad habits which fundamentally hinder their reading comprehension.

A huge swath of American adults are functionally illiterate, and I think I'm starting to understand why.

I was legit looking forward to it, purely for entertainment value. I dunno if it'll even be worth watching without the big wet boy present

Hexbear was down for a bit there so I already posted this on the trueanon sub, but Hexbear is back up now hooray

I've long held the belief that Trump will never, ever face consequences for any of his myriad crimes. He's too rich, white, wet, and well connected. However, the indictments just keep piling up. People seem to think that he's going to face a minimum 5 year jail sentence here. I can't tell if it's just wishful copium or if Trump might actually be in deep shit.

There's also a lot of talk about this in the r/law subreddit and they're all just munching on their popcorn as the news comes in. Trump's also acting veritably deranged and going on endless public rants with ALL CAPS wall of texts, so he's obviously nervous about all of this.

I dunno, I find it all hard to believe, but the libs are saying things like they're going to name their first born child after the prosecutors in the case.

Crazy stuff right here.

The QAnon-tinged thriller about child-trafficking is designed to appeal to the conscience of a conspiracy-addled boomer

Caviezel, best known for being tortured to death in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, has become a prominent figure on the conspiracist right, giving speeches and interviews in which he hints at an underground holy war between patriots and a sinister legion of evildoers who are harvesting the blood of children. It’s straight-up QAnon stuff, right down to his use of catchphrases like “The storm is upon us.” Here, he gets to act out some of that drama by playing a fictionalized version of Tim Ballard, head of the anti-sex trafficking nonprofit Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), in a feature film that casts the operator as a Batman-style savior for kids sold into the sex trade.

In a stunning turn of events, local small business owners have once again taken to complaining about dump pointless bullshit again. According to sources close to the situation, the business owners have been griping about everything from the weather to the price of coffee, with seemingly no end in sight.

The complaints reportedly began early this morning, when one business owner took issue with the placement of a nearby trash can, claiming it was hurting foot traffic to his store. Another owner chimed in with concerns about the length of a nearby crosswalk, saying it was causing undue stress for her customers.

As the day wore on, the complaints continued to pour in, with one business owner even going so far as to complain about the angle of the sun in the sky.

Our reporters rushed to the scene to get the latest developments.

"Even though we are usually not the most affected stakeholders in really any situation, the fact that we are by far the most important members of the community entirely justifies the over-the-top media attention that we receive basically all of the fucking time" said one local small business owner. They went on to complain about how the newly installed bicycle lanes are destroying the very fabric of the city that they once loved.

Stunningly, not all residents feel sympathy with the incessant whining from the small business community who won't shut the fuck up for five god damned minutes about their pointless dumb bullshit.

"It's like they're just looking for things to complain about at this point," said one exasperated onlooker. "I mean, sure, we all have our bad days, but these guys take it to a whole new level."

"It's just ridiculous," said another witness to the spectacle. "I mean, these people are running successful businesses, but they still find time to whine about the most mundane things imaginable."

At press time, it was unclear whether the small business owners planned to continue their never-ending stream of complaints, or if they might eventually tire of their own nonsense and focus on more pressing matters and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways rather than paying their employees poverty wages and still complaining about how much payroll costs.

Only time will tell.

good job you cute little shit, keep going!

(this is my first homebrew DWC hydroponic setup, so far so good)