brygphilomena

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That was such a disingenuous comment. Literally relying on the peoples lack of history knowledge to distort the truth. It's fucking doublespeak.

Don't lie to my face and tell me I like it.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago

The health insurance industry sole obligation is to make money and that is directly in opposition to their product, which is to pay for healthcare.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

This feels a little defeatist. Oh no, it's too far along we should have stopped it years ago.

Never stop until fascism is stopped, no matter how hard it may become.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

The supply chain comment makes me wonder if they might need new pagers soon.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago

It is the obligation of every university to refuse to cooperate beyond the minimum amount required by law. No one in the administration is working in good faith. Make them require the judicial branch.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Indirect becomes nebulous. At what degree of indirect harm do we set that limit. Almost every action we do may cause indirect harm to others. It might be better phrases as "physically" harms someone. I don't want to get into someone doing something to themselves like taking drugs and restrict it solely on the basis that it will hurt their family and friends to see what happens to them.

I use it as the core base of my beliefs, but that doesn't mean I don't think that freedom divests them of any responsibility for their indirect actions. It's the default position until something convinces me why it should be restricted or outlawed.

I also limit it to individuals working alone. Once they work in groups and organize the damage that can be done is different. Or doing it for commercial reasons. I believe private businesses can only exist under strict regulation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

But what does mine say?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm not giving an excuse. But really understand our size. There are a shitload of horror news stories that are posted here, but most people haven't seen it hit close to home.

They are all in America, yes. But these are news stories that take place in what is effectively Moscow when your in London. We are getting pissed off, but while these news articles make it seem like the guard rails are off, and they are, the majority of people still aren't actually seeing this shit. It's still mostly those that are actively following the news. I don't think people are really, truly understanding that it's in their house already.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

I enjoyed the series, and rewatched it recently but I did disagree on several episodes/topics.

I'd love to see a new series though.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 days ago (4 children)

The core political belief I hold is that so long as you are not directly harming someone else, you should be free to do that. That said, I have a lot built up on that.

I do not extend it to corporations or government. I believe that regulation is undoubtedly necessary for a functioning society.

And with laws, nuance is in everything. Nothing is ever so black and white to have a zero tolerance policy.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

I really, really don't want this to pop off. I want there to be some other means.

I'm just having a real hard time seeing what other choice people with their backs against the wall will have.

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