ExistingConsumingSpace

joined 2 months ago

That claim is so goofy. There's too much money to be made in NYC, even with higher taxes. Furthermore, three city is a cultural center that they absolutely want to be a part of.

If they have learned that, I also hope the memory lasts.

[–] ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social 87 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Latino men knew this policy position when they joined the cauc block in re-electing Trump. I'm frankly surprised they've swung back.

I find it the most difficult because I am trash at parrying in pretty much any game.

[–] ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Via war and it's fallout, yes. The disruption to food, safe water, shelter, medical care, etc can increase the death toll well beyond direct casualties. Those are the most immediate effects, which doesn't take into account the extreme pollution caused by munitions or burning structures/vehicles. All this is also only considering the use of "conventional" weapons.

That shot from a distance is pretty wild as well, though I appreciate the detail in the closer shot more.

[–] ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social 7 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I'm not sure about this specific location, but I have seen similar structures (including being inside one) as a foreign visitor. There is something quite striking/humbling about large statues or similar structures when they dwarf anything in the area. They definitely give me a more surreal vibe in comparison to natural formations that stand out in similar ways.

"You love to see it, folks!"

[–] ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social 29 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

This is a very common theme in both successful and unsuccessful attempts at totalitarian takeovers. Essentially blaming the opposition for specific issues/events, followed by a crackdown, then a "restructuring" (for managed opposition e.g. Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai) or completely outlawing the existence of such parties (Greece under Metaxas). I'm very concerned about the near future. If the Republicans (this is bigger than Trump) are successful in their final push for an authoritarian state, it will result in the death and suffering of billions, guaranteed.

[–] ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social 33 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

This is about importing foreign white supremacists, not removing whites from Africa.

I guarantee those cops knew how dangerous those rabbit punches were.

You're not wrong! 🤣

I was much younger and significantly more fit!

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