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  • Trump Has Exposed Exploited the Fragility of the Global Dollar System

  • Was it not this so-called Supreme Court that has already granted the president more rights than a king? How is that supposed to be constitutional in a democratic country?

    It seems to me that the constitutional crisis has long since occurred.

    I don't really understand why anyone should appeal to the corrupt judges who are responsible for this. It's a waste of time, because the outcome of all such attempts is already known in advance.

    Or is the plan to buy Thomas & Co. another nice house - or maybe a new boat, or yet another luxurious vacation?

  • Yes, he is definitely a psychopath.

    What makes it all the worse, unfortunately, is the fact that turbo-capitalism is all about these character trades: limitless greed and selfishness are the name of the game here, rather than empathy and kindness.

    That's why there are so many obvious psychopaths in high positions. If it's all about profits without consideration for anything else, these people are the perfect match.

  • Yes, he probably just couldn't cope with all this hypocrisy.

  • Do you have a very good print regional newspaper or are you saying that these protests are not worth real-time coverage?

  • Do you think reddit is immune to the oligarchs? I don't think so at all.

    Edit: What I'm saying is: post here rather than on reddit. There are no current updates in the Lemmy community. And I'm assuming that the discussion is taking place on reddit because everyone is somehow still there. Why is that? Why is everyone still there when it's clear as day that reddit is so rotten that Aaron Swartz would roll over in his grave if he had to witness that.

  • Thousands of demonstrators rallied at hundreds of events on Saturday (...)

    Thousands? Were there just 100 protestors at 100 events? That would be already 10,000...WTF...

    Edit: If this is true (thousands in Portland alone) - and why wouldn't it be - it's a massive understatement by the New York Times...and this is prolly one of the few more or less independent/somewhat objective outlets left. C'mon...

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    Where can I get news about today's 50501 protests? There seems to be frighteningly little news about this in the mainstream media.

    Duty calls

  • You saw the movie and missed that it's a satire? Are you serious?

  • Duty calls

  • Have you seen Starship Troopers?

  • Presumably due to safety regulations imposed by the city council. Just a guess.

  • Duty calls

  • Absolutely!

    It's great to see how many people are taking a stand against hatred and intolerance.

  • Duty calls

  • Well, many Germans also thought at the time that they might be able to get rid of Hitler in the usual way - unfortunately we all know how that turned out.

  • Duty calls

  • I'm already on my way, but only to a small rally in my German hometown. That's important for us too. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all the friends we still have in the US and hope for a lively turnout!

  • politics @lemmy.world
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    When was the last time you felt that you were well represented by a politician - be it at local or national level? What was the occasion?

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    Are people in the US aware that they are now definitely a rogue state, or is this fact covered up by the usual patriotism somehow?

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    Sadly very topical again: Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil"

    "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" examines the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi bureaucrat instrumental in organizing the Holocaust. Eichmann was captured by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960 and tried in Jerusalem for crimes against humanity. Hannah Arendt controversially described Eichmann as "terrifyingly normal," emphasizing his thoughtlessness and blind obedience to orders rather than inherent sadism or hatred. He executed his role as a logistical organizer of mass deportations and killings with bureaucratic efficiency, seeing himself as a law-abiding citizen fulfilling his duties.

    Arendt coined the term "banality of evil" to highlight how ordinary individuals, through moral disengagement and adherence to authority, can commit horrific acts. She criticized the trial for its theatrical nature and questioned I

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    Sadly very topical again: Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil"

    "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" examines the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi bureaucrat instrumental in organizing the Holocaust. Eichmann was captured by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960 and tried in Jerusalem for crimes against humanity. Hannah Arendt controversially described Eichmann as "terrifyingly normal," emphasizing his thoughtlessness and blind obedience to orders rather than inherent sadism or hatred. He executed his role as a logistical organizer of mass deportations and killings with bureaucratic efficiency, seeing himself as a law-abiding citizen fulfilling his duties.

    Arendt coined the term "banality of evil" to highlight how ordinary individuals, through moral disengagement and adherence to authority, can commit horrific acts. She criticized the trial for its theatrical nature and questioned I

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    Peak Relaxation, please

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    Probably more relevant than ever before: Harry G. Frankfurt's "On Bullshit"

    Harry Frankfurt's "On Bullshit" is a philosophical exploration of the nature and societal impact of "bullshit." Frankfurt defines bullshit as speech or communication that is indifferent to the truth, distinguishing it from lying. While liars deliberately distort the truth, bullshitters disregard it entirely, focusing instead on personal goals or persuasion without concern for accuracy.

    Frankfurt argues that this indifference to truth makes bullshit more dangerous than lies because it undermines the value of truth itself. He attributes the rise of bullshit to societal pressures to express opinions on topics regardless of expertise, often prioritizing appearance over substance. This growing disregard for truth, he warns, poses a significant threat to society's ability to discern reality.

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    What would it mean for the world if the US were to transform itself from the usual democracy-like plutocracy into an outright dictatorship? Would anything change at all?

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    In your experience, what is Halloween all about?

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    What were you wrong about for a long time? How did you realize you were wrong?

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    How many followers, subscribers, connections, upvotes or friends (...) does it take to turn a normal person into an influencer on a particular social media platform? Does it take anything else?

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    In your opinion, what characterizes a good CEO of a medium-sized company?

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    Do you like smart asses?

    196 @lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    Pondering Orbs in Super(ule) Castlevania IV

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    What's the most annoying thing?

    Programmer Humor @lemmy.ml
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    Overflow

    HipHopHeads @sopuli.xyz
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    The Firm - Affirmative Action

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    Cocoa Brovaz (Smif-N-Wessun) - Super Brooklyn

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    What's the strangest job title you've ever heard?

    For me, a random sales guy took the cake when he introduced himself as "Chief Innovation Evangelist".