For sure.
But, I can't get my head around it. Why her? As a personality she's a train wreck, and her policies seem kinda all over the place. I just can't see any logic to it. Of course, what matters is what we can't see.
meanings:
"from each according to xir's abilities" > perfection
unpunctual and slow > sense of urgency
bend the knee > defensiveness
qualitative not quantitative bc I can't do maths
illiteracy is just differently-abled
half as effective > there's only one right way
arguing with facts, logic = paternalism
making shit up > either/or thinking
meritocracy = power hoarding
surrendering to mobs > fear of open conflict
success=individualism < totalitarian cult
no one can do it > Im the only one who can do it
equally poor > progress is bigger
muh 'sperience > objectivity
im going to terrorize the populace into compliance given half a chance > right to comfort
First, your post caused me to de-lurk, so you have already created one small positive for someone else.
I've always been a drinker, but just went 5 or 6 months without it. Here is what I changed:
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Started filling my time with good things: working out, hiking, my family, reading, and so on. I think that for those of us who tend toward using chemicals to alter our state need that--we need to cowboy/girl up and fill our time with the positive and productive activity. So, sit down and cone up with some plans and goals, then map out your path to reach them.
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I'm not a believer. I guess I'd say I am a hard agnostic. But, I started praying every night...to God. I do so because praying to God gives me the chance to admit my failings, to refine what is important to me, and express gratitude and love for what I have.
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I haven't done this because covid has made it too difficult in my circumstances, but I plan to get involved with community organizations by volunteering. Let's try to surround ourselves with good people.
There’s a theory that I call ‘the five chimps theory.’ In zoology, you can predict the mood and behaviour patterns of any chimp by which five chimps they hang out with the most. Choose your five chimps carefully.”--Naval Ravikant
Love to ya, mate. I'm American, but have spent some career time is Oz and loved the people, the landscape, and the food.
1000x this.
It is stupid difficult for normies to find basic American values in media, or even in daily life. For example, federalism, the core fundamentals of a free market, and personal accountability/freedom are NOT complicated ideas but they are not even visible to many.
Too many are caught up in debt-fueled consumption, self-loathing, irresponsibility, and time-sucking activities that make them unhappy. We have the answers, but we have done a shit job selling them.