Capitalism is amoral, meaning it can lead to some real immoral behaviour when monied interests want it that way. It can be wielded to contend with the will of the people, making it a potential enemy to democracy.
The intermediary is supposed to be government. Supposed to be…
When you’re backed by AIPAC, you don’t have to ever give up.
Yeah there was a short run there domestically at least. Those values have never really translated to foreign policy in ant meaningful way though.
Does the West have any such values? The entire colonial era was democracy for me, authoritarianism / fascism for thee. It was always self serving with loud marketing of values that were rarely an actual priority if you weren’t part of the right compartment / demographic.
Definitely true for both and the natural consequence of hyperindividualism. In the case of boys, it seems that a few too many are turning to the manosphere for mentorship which is particularly concerning.
Does it bother him when you don’t respond? I don’t know this boys particular circumstances but Western culture has a mentorship crisis when it comes to young boys and men, generally speaking.
You shouldn’t have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable but, as an introvert myself, I have come to learn that kinship sometimes means doing your own thing in the presence of others. This is really important to children since they want to feel like they’re part of something bigger.
If he’s not expecting a response to everything and you’re OK with just being together I’d advocate for that. You may find it to be healthy for both of you. Depends on your specific circumstances though.
Yeah Hamas is kind of irrelevant here. Palestinians were living on that land and then some folk showed up and said “sorry our book says we’re supposed to be here, please leave”
Its the equivalent of someone trying to claim your seat at the theatre halfway into the movie and the proof they show you is something they’ve scribbled on a napkin. It would not fly for most people.
I understand it’s essentially settler-colonialism in practice, which is foundational to modern western civilization. But that doesn’t make it right.
If this chucklefuck showed up to your door and said that your home is now part of the Jewish state because the Torah said so, I think we know how most people would respond.
Is this dude literally just a Mossad plant? American politics makes much more sense now.
US compartmentalizes based on race. It’s apparent in essentially all of the media they export to the rest of the world.
Historically American society operated based on a race based caste system and the consequences of that echo into the present day.
Eh you can achieve similar or greater privacy on a Android phone simply because it’s not locked down in the way an iPhone is.
Surely that’s not a uniquely American phenomenon.
They used to innovate, no doubt. But their products provide absolutely terrible value now. Great resale, sure. But you’re overpaying 20% for the hardware you’re getting which is not the case on the Android side. The only thing iPhone universally does better is 1) video and 2) ecosystem (if all your products are Apple). The rest is a tomaeto vs tomahto situation.
Not relevant to most basic users but I could not use a phone where I did not have the freedom to sideload apps, especially if I’m overpaying for the hardware.
Gen X is a mixed bag when it comes to this but most I’ve come across are more like Boomers than Millenials on this.
Honestly just sounds like a white guy who grew up around a lot of black people and just wanted to fit in.
Yeah this is not a well constructed thought by her. Need to go back together drawing boars with that one.
If the rich paid their fair share in taxes, life would be more affordable for the majority of people if politicians do their jobs. It’s a big if, and clearly one Kathy doesn’t believe in.