FeetiePJs

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[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 7 points 4 months ago

...and the government could be hiding the existence of alien life because it would change the way people view religion and threaten this control.

I feel like the headline was leaving out the main idea he was getting at.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

“Once the [tactical units] get the clearance to go into that residence, we might have an update on him,” Hernandez said.

Sounds like they don't think he left the burning house with the collapsed roof. If that's the case, there's a good chance that he's dead.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago

This article doesn't have much info about what was said, but it does have a link to an article with the quote.

"We will immediately stop all of the pillaging and theft. Very simply: If you rob a store, you can fully expect to be shot as you are leaving that store," he said Friday during a speech to California Republicans.

His comments drew applause from members of his party inside the Anaheim convention and he loudly said “shot” again for emphasis.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 28 points 11 months ago

Alex Jones was ordered to pay Erica Lafferty $76 million, but she needs a GoFundMe to pay her bills for cancer treatment.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

we call those crinkle-cut fries

Not anymore. How can we go back after realizing Ziggy Fries is an option?

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago

Exactly. So I think it would have been more helpful to just jump to the explanation. Just say "But protests are meant to be disruptive because that is how they draw attention to the issue being protested." There is no need to question the knowledge of the commenter. Just present the information that you think they don't have. Even if the person you're replying to isn't interested, the info will be there for others and may lead to more conversation.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

do you know how protests work

This does not sound like an honest attempt at communication. Why would you even ask this unless you thought the person did not know? Yet you don't offer any explanation of how you think protests work that might actually create a conversation. It may not be what you intended, but I interpreted your question as nothing more than a personal insult to the person who made the original comment. The equivalent of replying, "you don't know what you're talking about." That sort of reply might be true, and I would probably even agree with it in the comment you linked, but it's still not helpful in any way and kind of makes you seem like a jerk looking for an argument. So, to answer your question, I will often downvote a comment like this because it does nothing to make a positive contribution, and I would likely not explain why because I try to limit my interactions with people who are acting like argumentative jerks.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 25 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Those behind this campaign simply cannot accept that a first-generation Latino American from humble beginnings could rise to be a U.S. Senator and serve with honor and distinction. Even worse, they see me as an obstacle in the way of their broader political goals

I get that you have to pretend that you're innocent, but this is the same race-baiting conspiracy bullshit that comes out of the right-wing wackos. Fuck this guy.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

He owns his own business and is doing this by choice. They don't go into numbers, but the fact that the article is titled "The Affluent Homeless" makes me think he's not struggling. The guy is atypical, but the people saying he's a socialist or he's being crushed by capitalism are reading their own politics into this.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

And none of the top 9 states with the highest median income are right to work.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Totally disingenuous. He's just being a carny. Talk shit about Shelbyville when you're in Springfield and talk shit about Springfield when you're in Shelbyville.

[–] FeetiePJs@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You had a major league scumbag come from Clay County.

I'm not sure obvious pandering and turning Floridians against each other is the best solution.

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