U.S.

If police were the honest, fair, law-abiding heroes they’re presented as, this would be a much simpler question.

Ideally, I’d choose to replace the police (not merely slap an “under new management” banner on the police station) with a MUCH more transparent and just organization that genuinely serves and protects the public.

I also don’t think there’s enough of an emphasis on safety regarding public ownership of guns. All laws need to be tightened, standardized between states, and loopholes need to be firmly closed. I know we Americans have been taught that gun ownership is an important constitutional right, but I think that in 250 years, guns have proven to do much more harm than good. Decisions on gun laws need to make public safety their primary consideration.

lol no. I’m laughing at the way you recommend chatgpt like it’s new or something. You’re basically saying “Google it.”

Interesting? Probably. Upvoted on that basis? Yes. Am I going to spend 35 minutes watching it? No. My loss? Possibly.

Idk the name but maybe chatgpt knows

I’ve read (and written) a fair amount of garbage, but I’m pretty sure this is the most hilariously useless response I’ve ever seen. Congrats!

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Sucks for the UK, but I’m just glad there’s a Starlink rival in the works.

I imagine that being a content creator as a full-time job is much more difficult than most people realize. Also, the modern work environment is a hellscape, and I can’t blame people who want to avoid it. Still, it’s risky as hell - if the platform you rely on changes its compensation policies, you are screwed, and have even less legal protection/recourse than a McDonalds employee.

I wouldn’t expect a responsible person to take on that level of risk without a safety net. If you’re young and childless, then taking that risk is your call, and it’s unfair for me to judge you. If you’re relying on social media to pay the mortgage for your child’s home, though, you’d better have a backup plan and keep it ready.

Yeah. People who get seriously into a game, but understand boundaries, can be a lot of fun. I’d go to watch parties for the people, not the game, and they made it more fun (even if it was just because I was laughing at them).

You may have seen positive greentexts in the past. They’re an anomaly. This is the norm.

In my lifetime, I’ve met ONE very religious Christian who wasn’t a hypocrite. ONE. He was a very nice guy, though, and I hope he and his family are doing well.

The remaining 99.9% of the time, I’m absolutely with you.

I don’t blame them for being skeptical. Anything that corporations/rich people are enthusiastic about usually ends up screwing them.

This is the best and simplest answer.

You know what will make you feel better? Learn about early American history, specifically the Revolutionary War and the period shortly before it. Ordinary citizens conquered one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Ordinary citizens. People like you and me. There was no “perfect savior” to lead them, either - George Washington was in over his head at first, but was smart enough to learn from his mistakes.

What’s going on now is nothing to celebrate, but the ani-establishment heroes of the past certainly are.

That’s great, but when you have a majority of Supreme Court justices who routinely ignore the Constitution, “safeguards” won’t matter for shit. Laws don’t matter much when corrupt people have the final say.

I’m so glad! Aren’t they wonderful?

It’s an old Simpsons quote, from Dr. Nick, a great side character.

“‘Inflammable’ means ‘flammable’? What a country!”

Haven’t flown in years. Didn’t know this was a thing. Creepy.

Die in prison, shitbag

Insect claims aside, this…

They have the nervous system of a guitar amplifier.

is a great line.