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Favorite moment.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wej84e9l7o.amp Russia had plotted to kill the head of Germany's biggest arms company Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger.

Really the only good thing that came out of the Pop-eye movie. She really was perfect for the role.

And AOC introduced articles of impeachment for Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. I'm not getting my hopes up but at least they're trying. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/07/10/congress/blumenauer-biden-drop-out-reelection-house-democrats-00167452

Trump-appointed judge in Alaska resigns after investigation finds he had ‘inappropriately sexualized relationship’ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/trump-appointed-judge-in-alaska-resigns-after-investigation-finds-he-had-inappropriately-sexualized-relationship/ar-BB1pGfPb?ocid=BingNewsSerp "According to the complaint, Kindred treated his law clerks “in a demonstrably egregious and hostile manner.” The report cites witness accounts and hundreds of pages of text messages detailing inappropriate and vulgar comments Kindred made to his law clerks. Specifically, the report alleges that Kindred “discussed his past dating life, his romantic preferences, his sex life, the law clerks’ boyfriends and dating lives, his divorce, his interest in and communications with potential romantic or sexual partners, and his disparaging opinions of his colleagues.” Kindred also made disparaging comments about public and political figures, the report says, citing several specific examples. “In the few instances where clerks came to Judge Kindred to discuss his inappropriate behavior, they were belittled or ostracized, and, in one instance, a clerk left the clerkship,” the report adds."

On a related note, Russia's economy recently dropped out of the top 10.

Some good news. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ballot-drop-boxes-legal-again-in-wisconsin-after-state-supreme-court-ruling

This post is going to concern a few comments and not just the one I'm quoting. I've thought quite a bit about the internet's connection to what seems like an increase in trashy behavior but never really put anything into words. There are a lot of elements and nuances to consider. Accessibility, tribalism, egotism, narcissism, validation, dopamine, willful ignorance, naivety and education to name a few. Naivety and lack of critical thinking makes misinformation easily digestible. Everything is easily accessible online. It doesn't take much to find people that have the similar views. I'm sure I don't have to explain what an echo-chamber is. Egotism leads to willful ignorance. Nobody wants to admit that they're wrong and will latch onto that misinformation and not let go. They'll move goal posts or outright deny objective facts. Tribalism also plays a big part in this. Once they're in their echo-chamber, it becomes "Us vs Them." At this point, it doesn't matter who's right or wrong. They want their side to win and will cut off their nose to spite their face. Like an child acting out for attention, some people will do anything for clout or views. The world has become a much smaller place since the rise of the internet. There is no shortage of people who will encourage asshatery online. I believe that in observing these large groups, it becomes normalized and more people start viewing it as acceptable. Suddenly trashy behavior is viewed favorably and is mimicked. It becomes cool. I think our education system do can more to help. Teach critical thinking below college level, teach etiquette, teach respect, consideration and mental fortification. Teach the importance of being that best version of you that you can be. I feel sorry for teachers nowadays. Something has to be done to counteract the culture of shitty behavior and narcissism. Of course the Right hates education. They want people to be ignorant and selfish so they'll work against their own self interests. They want a population that will take their propaganda hook, line and sinker. I'm just some guy who's looking at the world through a monitor, though. Maybe the increase of cameras and the availability of endless content just makes the world seem worse. Maybe I wasn't paying as much attention before.

Heheheheh

https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-authoring-constitutional-amendment-reverse-us-supreme

WITCH! :p

Thanks guys. Trophies for all.

I mean, if you want your village to be burned down.

Like that would stop anybody.

Juicing confirmed.

How do I get the magic smoke to go back in? Don't take this seriously.

Putin and Kim Jong Un made a defense pact and appear to be besties now. I bet Trump is heart broken. https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-kim-jong-un-putin-military-assistance-war-d9bb8aee7eb1a692b932337578fb3e30

Bram Stoker's Dracula.

What if he's been living a lie for the past 10 years?

Oh no. I don't know if we should fuck around with a psychologist guys. What if he brings out my suppressed childhood memories?

This is the craziest shit I've seen here in a long time.

All The GOP Lawmakers Telling Trump To Drop Out After His Felony Conviction https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republican-lawmakers-donald-trump-guilty-verdict-resign_n_6658fafde4b08f9fa13ff7aa/amp

Then there's the New York Post.

Because we like seeing assholes get hit with justice. Also because now it's less likely that he'll be elected again(hopefully)