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2024-10-23 at 3:08 AM UTC in What’s your favourite dinosaur?The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-22 at 10:32 PM UTC in What’s your favourite dinosaur?The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-22 at 6:43 PM UTC in Simplifying "Taking for granite". SCRON VS ALDRAThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-22 at 4:34 PM UTC in Leader of Hezbullah Begs for Ceasefire
Originally posted by 🦄🌈 MORALLY SUPERIOR BEING - vaxxed and octoboosted 💉 (we beat covid!) 👬💕👭🍀 (🍩✊) The Palestinians have repeatedly made peace, and being lazy arabs, actually stood by it. In each case the jedis exploited the peace to slowly expand their ethnostate, with constant low level violence like seizing individual houses. Then when Palestinians got pissed off enough to react, they quickly exploited the ensuing war to rapidly increase their ethnostate, with mass seizures of land.
This is not what a two state solution looks like.
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2024-10-22 at 2:53 PM UTC in Leader of Hezbullah Begs for Ceasefire
Originally posted by ner vegas > 2 weeks ago
if you look at the full speech, not just 30 seconds of it trimmed for hasbara purposes, you'll find that what he's actually saying is that they will not stop until a ceasefire is reached IN GAZA.
Learn to read between the lines and understand who is speaking.
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2024-10-22 at 3:01 PM UTC in Does anyone have Jigaboo's P.I?The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-22 at 2:42 PM UTC in Leader of Hezbullah Begs for CeasefireHe basically said he'll talk diplomatically but not until Israel agrees to a ceasefire.
Pro Tip: The side that is not getting its ass kicked doesn't "demand" (beg for) a ceasefire.
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2024-10-22 at 1:55 PM UTC in The average American woman weighs 170 pounds (on a 5'4" frame)The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-21 at 8:46 PM UTC in The internet archive/waybackmachine being destroyed forever is a good thingThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-21 at 1:21 PM UTC in The average American woman weighs 170 pounds (on a 5'4" frame)
Originally posted by Far McFar Fuck you. I don't live in a bubble and love many forms of music. his music insnt that bad.
I like Cat Stevens too. especially the songs they put in the movie Harold and Maude
I like The Carpenters as well. Bless the Beast and the Children is pretty cool.
but I love all forms of genre of music and sub-fix as well.
You live in your bully bubble with the other closeted fags
Every Randy Neumann song in 1 minute and 21 seconds.
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2024-10-21 at 4:07 AM UTC in How are you feeling at the moment..The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-20 at 3:24 PM UTC in I'm driving to Cache Creek Indian Casino
Originally posted by Far McFar I didn't drive that far. I went to a local one instead. lost money super fast.
never again. at least not that joint. I just like to chill, play a few hours for 60 bucks worth and then go hit a Buffet and maybe see a movie (some of the casinos have a theater) or a comedy show. maybe spend the night which is super expensive. 200 bucks
The only way to play for hours on $60 these days us at the race book, keno parlor, or the sports book on game days.
Back in the day when you could find dollar blackjack, 50 cent craps, or dime roulette you could grind all day on $20 to $30. But the lose days are long gone.
Also never play any machine, it's blind luck and heavily favors the house. But, if you simply aren't smart enough to gamble on things that require thought and must play machines, never bet the minimum. That will just guarantee you lose, slower.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-10-20 at 3:44 PM UTC in What are you thinking about....Way tldrThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-20 at 3:43 PM UTC in AI Church
Originally posted by the man who put it in my hood Which denomination, if any, is correct in your view?
Classic Reformed?
I think "divinty" is too complex for the finite human mind to fully grasp. I also think each if us is at our own unique stage of spiritual development. With that in mind, I believe that divinity can reveal, to each of us according to our needs and abilities, the aspects needed for that individual at that time.
In other words there are no right or wrong religions. They are all just men's ways of telling the masses what works for them. Or they are just power and money grabs like most major religions.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-10-20 at 3:25 PM UTC in What are you thinking about....
Originally posted by CandyRein That’s not even a winner and loser scenario..and this is coming from a habitual winner ..all I do is win…
I’ve never done a hard drug in my life and I’m 40 years old ..
I still don’t see him as a loser..
Then we define loser differently. I see it as he lost the human race.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-10-20 at 3:11 PM UTC in AI Church
Originally posted by the man who put it in my hood
https://vaticancatholic.com/yoga-what-is-wrong/
By Bro. Peter Dimond
Since the practice of Yoga is rampant in Novus Ordo religious orders and also secular institutions such as the YMCA, it’s important to quickly discuss what’s wrong with it. Isn’t it just stretching? No. I will quote a Novus Ordo “priest,” “Fr.” James Manjackal, who is very knowledgeable about the subject:
“The word Yoga means “union”, the goal of Yoga is to unite one’s transitory (temporary) self, “JIVA” with the infinite “BRAHMAN”, the Hindu concept of God. This God is not a personal God, but it is an impersonal spiritual substance which is one with nature and cosmos. Brahman is an impersonal divine substance that “pervades, envelopes and underlies everything”. Yoga has its roots in the Hindu Upanishads, which is as old as 1.000 BC, and it tells about Yoga thus, “unite the light within you with the light of Brahman”. “The absolute is within one self” says the Chandogya Upanishads, “TAT TUAM ASI” or “THOU ART THAT”. The Divine dwells within each one of us through His microcosmic representative, the individual self called Jiva. In the Bhagavad Gita, the lord Krishna describes the Jiva as “my own eternal portion”, and “the joy of Yoga comes to yogi who is one with Brahman”. In A.D. 150, the yogi Patanjali explained the eight ways that leads the Yoga practices from ignorance to enlightenment – the eight ways are like a staircase – They are self-control (yama), religious observance (niyama), postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), sense control (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), deep contemplation (dhyana), enlightenment (samadhi). It is interesting to note, here, that postures and breathing- exercises, often considered to be the whole of Yoga in the West, are steps 3 and 4 towards union with Brahman! Yoga is not only an elaborate system of physical exercises, it is a spiritual discipline, purporting to lead the soul to samadhi, total union with the divine being. Samadhi is the state in which the natural and the divine become one, man and God become one without any difference (Brad Scott: Exercise or religious practice? Yoga: What the teacher never taught you in that Hatha Yoga class” in the Watchman Expositor Vol. 18, No. 2, 2001).” (http://www.jmanjackal.net/eng/engyoga.htm)
To summarize, Yoga is a spiritual discipline which attempts to unite one with the divine within oneself and united with all of creation through breathing, physical exercises, concentration, etc.
The idea that the divine is to be sought for and found within oneself is, of course, occultic. The idea that the divine permeates all of creation – the idea upon which the practice of Yoga is based and toward which it is geared – is Pantheism and reprobated by Vatican I.
Pope Pius IX, First Vatican Council, Session 3, Chap. 1, On God the Creator of all things: "The holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Roman Church believes and confesses that there is one, true, living God, Creator and Lord of heaven and earth… who, although He is one, singular, altogether simple and unchangeable spiritual substance, must be proclaimed distinct in reality and essence from the world…" (Denzinger 1782.)
God is distinct in reality and essence from His creation. Pantheism teaches that God and the universe are one.
Pope Pius XI, Mit Brennender Sorge (# 7), March 14, 1937: "Whoever identifies, by pantheistic confusion, God and the universe, by either lowering God to the dimensions of the world, or raising the world to the dimensions of God, is not a believer in God." (The Papal Encyclicals, Vol. 3 (1903-1939), p. 526.)
As an aside, John Paul II himself taught this condemned pantheistic notion in his encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem (50.3), May 18, 1986. He stated:
"'The Word became flesh.' The Incarnation of God the Son signifies the taking up into unity not only of human nature, but in this human nature, in a sense, of everything that is 'flesh': the whole of humanity, the entire visible and material world. The Incarnation, then, also has a cosmic significance, a cosmic dimension." (The Encyclicals of John Paul II, p. 316.)
Notice that as he was expounding (as usual) on his heretical belief that Christ is united to each and every man, in this case John Paul II decided to take it one step farther: not only has Christ united Himself with every man, he says, but with the "entire visible and material world." According to Antipope John Paul II, the grass, trees, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc. were all united with Christ by virtue of the Incarnation. He develops the thought in the next sentence of this encyclical.
John Paul II, Dominum et Vivificantem (50.3), May 18, 1986: The 'first-born of all creation,' becoming incarnate in the individual humanity of Christ, unites himself in some way with the entire reality of man, which is also 'flesh' - and in this reality with all 'flesh,' with the whole of creation." (The Encyclicals of John Paul II, p. 316.)
Antipope John Paul II was a Pantheist. In Pantheism, the world and God are a single thing.
A Catholic Dictionary, by Attwater: "Pantheism - A false philosophy which consists in confounding God with the world. According to some the world is absorbed by God (Indian pantheists, Spinoza); others teach that God is absorbed by the world of which he is the force and the life… But all [Pantheists] seek to establish an identity of substance between God and the world." (A Catholic Dictionary, by Donald Attwater, p. 366.) The Catholic Encyclopedia: "Pantheism, the view according to which God and the world are one." (The Catholic Encyclopedia, Vol. 11, New York: Robert Appleton Co., 1911, p. 447.)
Since, as we saw above, the practice of Yoga is based on the idea of union with the divine within oneself and within all of creation, the practice of Yoga is therefore an expression of belief in the condemned pantheistic heresy that God and His creation are a single thing. Truly practicing Yoga, therefore, is practicing a false religion and expressing belief in a false god. The conservative Novus Ordo priest I quoted above, who is outraged by the rampant practice of Yoga in “Christian” and “Catholic” circles, summed the situation up quite well:
“The practice of Yoga is pagan at best, and occult at worst. This is the religion of antichrist and for the first time in history it is being widely practiced throughout the Western world and America. It is ridiculous that even yogi masters wearing a Cross or a Christian symbol deceive people saying that Yoga has nothing to do with Hinduism and say that it is only accepting the other cultures. Some have masked Yoga with Christian gestures and call it “Christian Yoga”. Here it is not a question of accepting the culture of other people, it is a question of accepting another religion…” (http://www.jmanjackal.net/eng/engyoga.htm)
Yet, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit offers a special “Fundamentals of Yoga and Christianity” Retreat. (http://www.trappist.net/newweb/enews_03_18_05.html) The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois offered a “Living Your Light” Yoga Retreat. (http://www.carmelitespiritualcenter.org/living-light.asp?a=retreats) The “Catholic” Ecclesia Center in Girard, Pennsylvania – which is approved by the Diocese in which it resides, as I personally confirmed – includes on its staff a Yoga instructor!
“Michael Plasha is a credentialed Yoga Therapist and a Yoga Alliance registered teacher… He has also trained in Zen and Vipassana meditation. Since 1980 Michael has taught over 3,000 classes in yoga and meditation… Yoga … is a non-dogmatic approach to union with the Divine presence within everyone.” (http://www.ecclesiacenter.org/staff.htm)
Notice that the Ecclesia Center admits that Yoga is an approach to the Divine presence “within everyone,” thus proving that it’s rooted in and directed toward Pantheism and the occult. The website also states that Ecclesia Center “provides spiritual renewal to persons of all faiths.” (http://www.ecclesiacenter.org/index.htm) This is total apostasy, fully approved by the Diocese. Other examples could be given, but the evil practice of Yoga is so rampant at “Catholic” monasteries that Budget Travel Online actually advertises for it!
“More than 2,000 monasteries, abbeys, and spiritual retreat centers are scattered throughout the United States and Canada. About 80 percent are linked to a religious order. But most take a more ecumenical, interfaith approach to accommodate this increased interest. "In the old days if you were a Catholic retreat center, you advertised yourself that way. Now most of them want everybody to come," Stone says. Many places offer yoga, Buddhist thought, prayers of all sorts.” (http://www.budgettravelonline.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2005/06/04/AR2005060400391.html)
All of this is more proof of the Great Apostasy. As even the Novus Ordo “priest” said: “this is the religion of antichrist…”
So the Vatican is evil what else is new.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-10-20 at 12:35 PM UTC in My favorite NIS members so farOPs role models lolThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-19 at 2:53 AM UTC in What are you listening to right now, space nigga?The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2024-10-20 at 1:59 AM UTC in For Trump supporters
Originally posted by Kafka "If Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, several potential policies or actions could have a negative impact on the working class, depending on how they are implemented and the broader economic context. Here are a few key concerns:
### 1. **Tax Policy and Income Inequality**
During Trump's first term, his 2017 tax cuts, formally known as the *Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)*, were a significant policy achievement. While they offered some short-term benefits to middle- and working-class individuals, the bulk of the long-term benefits went to corporations and the wealthiest Americans. If Trump pursues similar tax policies in 2024:
- **Corporations and the Wealthy**: Tax cuts aimed at corporations and high-income earners could exacerbate income inequality. These cuts do not always "trickle down" to workers in the form of higher wages or job creation, as proponents often claim.
- **Federal Deficit**: The tax cuts under Trump also contributed to a rising federal deficit, which could lead to cuts in social programs, such as Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare—programs heavily relied on by the working class.
### 2. **Labor Rights and Union Power**
Trump’s administration generally supported policies that weakened the power of labor unions and reduced worker protections:
- **Right-to-Work Laws**: Trump has expressed support for right-to-work laws, which make it more difficult for unions to collect dues and advocate for workers. These laws tend to result in lower wages and reduced benefits for workers, particularly in states where such laws have been enacted.
- **Labor Department Policies**: During his first term, Trump’s Labor Department rolled back various Obama-era regulations that protected workers, including overtime pay rules. A second Trump term could lead to further deregulation, which may benefit employers at the expense of workers' rights and pay protections.
### 3. **Healthcare Access and Affordability**
Healthcare costs remain a major burden for the working class. Trump made efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during his first term, which provides healthcare coverage to millions of Americans, including many in the working class. If Trump wins in 2024, potential risks include:
- **ACA Repeal or Rollback**: Renewed efforts to dismantle the ACA or reduce its provisions, such as Medicaid expansion, could result in millions of people losing their health insurance. This would disproportionately affect low- and middle-income families who rely on these subsidies for affordable healthcare.
- **Medicaid and Medicare Cuts**: Trump has hinted at cuts to entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid to reduce the deficit. These programs are critical to working-class families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
### 4. **Minimum Wage and Wage Growth**
Trump's administration did not support a federal minimum wage increase, and his policies largely favored deregulation in the labor market:
- **Minimum Wage Stagnation**: If Trump continues to oppose raising the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 an hour, wage growth for the lowest-paid workers could stagnate. Many working-class Americans struggle to make ends meet, and wage stagnation intensifies this issue, especially as the cost of living rises.
- **Wage Suppression**: While Trump did introduce some tariffs to protect domestic industries, his broader deregulatory agenda could help suppress wages. For example, rules that benefit corporations over workers—such as limiting overtime pay and weakening collective bargaining—may result in lower overall wage growth for the working class.
### 5. **Immigration Policy**
Trump’s hardline stance on immigration has multiple effects on working-class Americans, some positive but others negative:
- **Labor Market Impact**: While restricting immigration may lower competition for some low-skill jobs, it can also harm industries that depend on immigrant labor, such as agriculture, construction, and hospitality. Labor shortages in these sectors could lead to higher prices, reduced services, and even job losses for U.S. citizens in related industries.
- **Reduced Diversity and Innovation**: Immigrants play a significant role in driving innovation and economic growth. Policies that dramatically reduce immigration could have long-term negative effects on economic dynamism, which could hurt working-class families by slowing down job creation and wage growth.
### 6. **Environmental Policy and Climate Change**
Trump’s environmental policies were geared toward deregulation and promoting fossil fuel industries. While this benefited some industries, particularly coal and oil, it had potential negative consequences for the working class:
- **Health Impacts**: Deregulating environmental protections can lead to increased pollution, which disproportionately affects low-income communities and people of color. Poor air and water quality can lead to health issues, increasing healthcare costs for working-class families.
- **Climate Change**: Ignoring or downplaying climate change could have long-term effects on the working class, particularly in industries like agriculture, tourism, and construction that are vulnerable to climate-related disruptions. Natural disasters and extreme weather disproportionately affect low-income communities, which often lack the resources to recover quickly.
### 7. **Trade Policy and Tariffs**
Trump’s trade wars and tariffs aimed at China and other countries had mixed effects on the U.S. economy:
- **Higher Consumer Costs**: Tariffs on goods from China and other trading partners often resulted in higher prices for everyday goods like electronics, clothing, and appliances. While tariffs are designed to protect American industries, they can backfire, leading to higher consumer costs that hurt working-class families the most.
- **Job Losses in Key Sectors**: While some industries, like steel, saw short-term benefits from Trump's tariffs, others, like agriculture and manufacturing, suffered from retaliatory tariffs. Farmers and factory workers—many of whom are working-class—faced job losses, income instability, and reduced demand for their products.
### 8. **Social Programs and Safety Nets**
Trump has expressed support for cuts to social programs like food assistance (SNAP), unemployment benefits, and housing assistance, claiming they discourage people from working. However, these programs are vital for many working-class families:
- **Reduced Support for Low-Income Families**: Cuts to these programs could leave the most vulnerable without the resources they need to stay afloat during economic downturns or personal crises.
- **Weakened Unemployment Benefits**: Trump’s handling of unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic was initially generous but then lapsed into political deadlock. A second term could see more volatile policies around unemployment benefits, making it harder for workers to get by during periods of joblessness.
### 9. **Public Services and Infrastructure**
Despite campaign promises to invest in infrastructure, Trump's administration largely failed to pass any major infrastructure bills. Working-class Americans rely heavily on public services and infrastructure for their daily lives:
- **Underfunded Public Services**: Failure to invest in roads, bridges, public transit, schools, and healthcare systems could disproportionately harm the working class, who rely on these services more than wealthier Americans.
- **Privatization of Services**: There’s a risk that Trump could further push for the privatization of certain public services, which may lead to higher costs for the working class, particularly in healthcare, education, and transportation.
In summary, a second Trump term could present significant challenges for working-class Americans through a combination of policies that prioritize deregulation, corporate tax cuts, weakened labor protections, and reduced social safety nets. While some may benefit from tax breaks or immigration restrictions, many could face stagnant wages, higher healthcare costs, and fewer public services, leading to increased economic insecurity for millions."
Pure copypasta propaganda. They said that same shit in 2015 and 2020. Being twice foolish is embarrassing. But your drinking the same kool-aid a third time stupid.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
