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If only capitalism had a method for reducing product surplus.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

That's what our taxes are mainly used for.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Ding dong ditch is a felony? That's insane even for Florida.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

They don't care about the law, the Constitution, or basic morality. Not likely they'll GAF about Bernie's opinions.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Those who still come should get their heads checked.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

What's next? Not allowing me to make comments on social media?

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

If it results in less cheap crap being imported/exported, then I'm in favor of it.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

They'd rather disappear the people instead, but the political climate isn't ready for that yet.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

If you talk silly enough, one of the two parties will think you're on to something.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I'd say the divide is between those that think things were fine under Obama or Biden, and those that don't have their heads up their assess.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

All of them are better than Newsom.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Democratic leadership is pathologically opposed to doing anything significant. They'd rather lose.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Young, white, and male. Each characteristic raises the chance of someone being dangerous. But being male is the #1 thing.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

All J6'ers should've gotten the same treatment.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

They have their own final solution strategy.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

WTF gives you the idea that he has integrity?

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Dems personify weakness the way Republicans personify treason.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

In-group vs out-group thinking.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Even if the Beanie Baby craze was still going strong, I still wouldn't buy one.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

They want everyone in Gaza to leave, preferably feet first. Similar to what Hitler wanted for Jews in Germany.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't expect one, but my family is prepared for another Great Depression.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

There should be a bounty on their heads.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Her death is one of the few bright sides of J6.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Fingers crossed for thousands more Luigi's.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

America has put its worst people in charge.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

It doesn't matter who mail-in voting helps or hurts. It's just an excuse to discredit and interfere with elections.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

An incredible level of idiocy is required to think that clown is clean.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately not true. I have neighbors, relatives, and co-workers who'd be delighted if Trump declared martial law and executed every Dem official in the country.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately, not everyone is doing it.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

That's the sound of the bottom of the barrel being scraped.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope everyone who voted for him dies soon too.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Verbal gymnastics are stupid. If someone is the extremely rare exception, they can shrug it off. Or cry about it if that suits them better. Silly to tiptoe through life because of snowflakes.

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People who should be Luigi'd ASAP.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Religion is one of humanity's many failures.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The 2A could do wonders for our system, but don't hold your breath.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

For politicians, sure.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Entirely different types of stupid.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Take as many sick days as you need, but it's not reasonable to expect infinite support from someone who isn't your mother.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

National security has nothing to do with it. They're just pandering to the cowardly MAGA morons.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

File this under "don't believe it til you see it".

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Skip the cages and just bury them.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Nope. That's why I'm complaining.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Only a complete fool would trust any statement from the DOJ.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Such a pathetic piece of shit.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

If someone at work consistently disrespected me, I wouldn't want them fired. It'd just be an opportunity to hone my ability to insult and annoy people.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I lived abroad for many years, and can afford to pack up anytime. Current plan is to keep working at least 3 more years, but I could afford to leave and retire now. Even if they trash SS completely. I have a sentimental attachment to America, but no real need for it.

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I vote out of spite, and complain as a hobby. I don't expect to make any differences on the societal level. Best of luck to you if you think you can. My life will be fine even as America becomes more of a shithole country.

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I'll complain until I die. Longer if possible.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Any action has that possibility. But voting for the greater evil doesn't make sense. So voting for the lesser evil or not bothering to vote seem like the only rational options.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't know about other idiots, but this one votes for the lesser evil.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

America has the healthcare system a foreign adversary would inflict on us.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Republicans = treasonous bastards. Dems = pathetic losers.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Every time a poor person suffers or dies, the Republicans consider it a win.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Dems are always prepared to do nothing but whine.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

May he rot in hell.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Only idiot would like Trump or trust Democrats.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I recognize that the global economy tanking would cause a lot of undeserved suffering, but I'd welcome it.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The silver lining is that many of the deaths this causes will be net improvements to the gene pool.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Fingers crossed for thousands more Luigi's.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The entire thing should've been made public immediately, and anyone getting in the way of that should join Epstein in hell.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

There weren't any video games in my childhood, and that's one reason the old days sucked.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Nice if that was true.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Dems always cave.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Republicans are fascist bastards, and Dems are pathetic weaklings.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

He has a better chance of squeezing his fat ass through the eye of a needle.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

America has such a pathetic piece of shit president.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope you're right, but I'm not optimistic.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Biology will probably get him before politics will.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

CAFO's are 100% animal torture, but they're taking a principled stand against kicking.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Hopefully you're right.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I get that it's a lame attempt at humor, but I have to disagree with the numbers and the premise. Almost everyone is attractive to someone, and everyone has mental health issues.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I pay my credit card over the phone. Is that ChatGPT? It's automated, but seems much the same as it was 10+ years ago.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

One of life's great tragedies is that not everyone votes the same as I do. :-)

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

There are cancers you can survive long enough to die from something else, and cancers you can't. I'd love to see Newsom star in an Isis recruitment video, but I won't hesitate to vote for him over any Republican.

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His replacement is likely to be even worse.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is Putin's little bitch.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Sort of like Israel?

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I'd prefer Newsom over Trump the same way I'd prefer gingivitis over pancreatic cancer.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

If Dems want to win more rural votes, they have to change their vibe. They come off as the personification of weakness. Even if they come out with great policies, they aren't going to win many votes from people who think they're wimps.

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I'm sure ChatGPT has influenced my life some how. But other than it being mentioned in the news, I haven't even noticed its existence.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump doesn't tell Putin, Putin tells Trump.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I probably consumed around 1000 gallons of raw milk in my childhood without any problems. Keep it clean, keep it cold, and drink it fresh. There's more coming 2x a day, no need to drink old milk once the latest milk cools. But I'm too lazy for all that now. So we just buy pasteurized.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Dem leadership always caves. They personify weakness.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump has always been their enemy. So it's not betrayal. Just another attack.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

I grew up drinking raw milk every day. Buying it from someone else is way too risky. If you don't own cows or goats, don't drink raw. I'm too lazy to keep livestock, but there are dairies that sell pasteurized, non-homogenized milk that is much better than the regular store bought stuff.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

You said a society that gives in to irrational feelings is immature. So I question how well you understand them. Their feelings are a reality society has to deal with. Dismissing that is as foolish as the people that dismiss climate change.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Understanding the enemy is not bad advice. Wallowing in self-righteousness feels good, but doesn't help.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The problem is that humans are irrational, and willfully ignorant. None of us can solve that, but we can try to minimize it in ourselves.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

At no point have I suggested they're the same. But they're in power, so it's in everyone's best interest to understand their point of view. Understanding doesn't mean agreeing, or obeying.

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The more you understand something, the better you're able to deal with it. They're in charge now, and they don't have the Dems' pathological fear of accomplishing things. Things are going to get a lot worse before there's any chance of them getting better.

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They lived through masking, and we'll live through ICE. If we try understanding them it'll be an advantage, because they aren't trying to understand us.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Understanding something helps you deal with it.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The more different the other side's perspective, the more useful it is to try to understand it.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Sure. There are only 2 of them. But short visits are always the best.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The conservatives would agree, just with the magnitudes reversed.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

The "context" we're living in is largely a result of policies that ignore reality. You can say people should be reasonable about mask requirements, and you'd be right. But if you're dismissive of the fact that many aren't, then you're being equally unreasonable.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Like I said, their feelings about masks aren't rational. Just like it's irrational for public health officials to be dismissive of human nature.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

Recognizing how angry they are. Liberals should consider how angry they'd be if required to abide by a fundamentalist dress code, or send their kids to parochial school.

stevehartzler.bsky.social (@stevehartzler.bsky.social) reply parent

They weren't asked to wear masks, they were told. And many of them are still angry enough about it that they'd welcome mass executions of all involved. It's not rational, but neither is refusing to recognize it.

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There won't be any fallout. People that take that sort of stuff seriously already hate Trump. His supporters couldn't care less.