classic

We should rename it comedyfacebook (comedymeta?) since that where humor goes to die

This statement needs to get on a T-shirt

Or motivational poster

Yeah, it’s not a great town

I kinda love it

You know, I probably agree. We’ve, at the least, been headed in that direction. And, are likely about to plunge all the way in, a month from now

I looked up oligarchy on Wikipedia out of curiosity. Although it’s debated, the U.S. is listed as an example of one

wtf do we call our society, anyhow? Just “capitalist”? Is that still the term?

“We” have been heavily propagandized into this. As a nation we’re a masterclass in being brainwashed against our own interests

The FIFA games from a couple of years ago had an instance of that, with the Japanese spectators seen cleaning up in the stands after a game

The fediverse needs more of this honestly

We get physiologically attached to our primary partners (One anthropologist calls love an addiction). That makes it hard to distinguish what we want. Just, account for that. The decision regarding whether to remain in a relationship should be based on a history of functioning in a mutually agreed upon way, or a commitment to do so. Not, although it’s hard, on the feeling of pain which accompanies the possibility of separation.

Give out the best candy possible to the few who come by. The rumor of the amazing trove will spread. But then “run out” early so that some of them will miss out and learn the lesson for next year

+1 for her book. Recommended that the neurological watch a Russell Barkley lecture or presentation as well

That one’s clearer in its satire

I believe I am. I guess I ate the onion

Huh. TIL

Wait. So they’re not some right wing pundit?

Zeitgeist material

It’s less cognitively taxing for me if you just comply with whatever I’ve decided

Gen X is least likely to do this, if you buy into the idea of generations.

Exactly