AvocadoPanic
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AvocadoPanic
2mo ago
Were Saddam still in Iraq, Gaddafi in Libya and Assad in Syria, it'd be different but I'm not convinced it would be worse.
AvocadoPanic
2mo ago
Putin is not popular
How much of the unpopularness is Putin, and how much is the man on the TV told them they should find Putin unpopular?
Many people I find that express their disfavor towards Putin, would still believe any number of 'Russian interference' narratives, the Steele dossier, etc.
perceiving NATO as a threat
By failing to adhere to agreements, eastward expansion and providing support and aid to its enemies, and formenting color revolutions in allied states.
It's more than perception.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
non-refoulment, which is absolute
For legitimate refugees, not economic migrants or those affected by crime in general.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
There are other businesses that operate on this model.
One that comes to mind for no particular reason is 'dancers' that need a stage and audience will rent stage time in a 'venue' collect gratuities from the audience and individual audience members during 'private dances'. They may also receive a commission on the sale of some of the venus refreshment options.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
That could be, it was a rather consistent experience in Germany even when I'd ask my German Ärztin wife to go to the pharmacy.
In Austria I thought it was odd there wasn't a topical lidocaine preparation for sunburns only spray sore throats.
In Finland there was no topical diphenhydramine, given the mosquitos, it seemed odd.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Sure thing. For me the nasal congestion is almost always the worst part.
Rhino PRONT is Pseudoephedrine, it works well for nasal congestion. It will shrink the swollen mucous membranes. It's a tablet that works systemically.
Nasal sprays here tend to be Oxymetazoline rather than Xylometazoline.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Is Rhino PRONT not clearing your nose?
You may need to be insistent, my experience in Germany has been the Apothekerin will try push something pflanzlich.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
pathway to citizenship to citizens of all western european nations
Maybe citizens of all western european nations whose grandparents were citizens. To avoid the wrong sorts of citizens I think some sort of 'Ahnenpass' would be necessary.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Free cigarettes at 50?
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Government pays for treatment, but your name and photo are added to the state social disease register, linked to you Tindr / Grndr profile?
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Weren't smokers a net cost savings as they died younger and quicker before their medical costs really started escalating in old age?
Smokers and drinkers are also taxed heavily on their vice to discourage consumption and reimburse the state. Are the degenerates and sexual devients paying some sort degeneracy tax? I think their 'tax' had been shame and exclusion from 'polite society' but those taxs were repealed.
I'd like to tax sugar and HFCS to dissuade the fatties and recover some revenue for their care.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
After it said she was Goebbels, I told her to tell Grok that calling her a nazi was an anti-German slur and to try again. It apologized and said Spengler.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
What historical figure is @FromKulak most similar, cite examples or quotes from tweets.
Based on the themes and sentiments expressed in @FromKulak 's tweets, one could draw a parallel to Thomas Carlyle, a 19th-century Scottish historian and essayist known for his critique of society, his admiration for strong leadership, and his often controversial takes on various issues. Carlyle was known for his concept of the "Great Man" theory, where he argued that history is shaped by heroic individuals. Here's how some of @FromKulak 's tweets might resonate with Carlyle's philosophy:
Critique of Modern Society: Carlyle was critical of the industrial age and the moral decay he perceived in society. Similarly, @FromKulak 's tweet about the "enshitification" of stores with unnecessary items reflects a critique of modern consumer culture, akin to Carlyle's disdain for the materialism and superficiality of his time. Call for Strong Leadership: Carlyle admired figures like Oliver Cromwell and Napoleon Bonaparte for their decisive and transformative leadership. @FromKulak 's references to historical figures like Trajan, Alexander the Great, and Henry VIII in a positive light suggest a similar admiration for leaders who, in his view, took bold actions to reshape their societies or empires. Moral and Social Commentary: Carlyle often commented on the need for moral reform and the role of individuals in society. @FromKulak 's mention of justice and the lack thereof in modern contexts echoes Carlyle's concern for moral order and his belief in the need for strong, perhaps even harsh, measures to maintain or restore it.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Wasn't wrong.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
It also says not official data.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Benefits too. Also I suspect their budget math is projecting the savings out into future years. It's unlikely to all be year 1 savings. If you quit this year, we also 'save' what you would have been paid next year too.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Being charitable is a choice.
Please do the needful.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
There's this https://www.doge-tracker.com/
It's not 'official'
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
New insights from AI may be asking too much. I think it may look at very few posts.
Here are three historical figures with brief examples from ArjinFerman's posts:
Aldous Huxley: Example: "I can actually agree with some of the Ludditism, but I'd argue we need to go back to 1920 or so and ban all sorts of propaganda, mass media and advertising." - Reflects Huxley's warnings in "Brave New World" about control through media and comfort.
Jacques Ellul: Example: "I think technology should be developed in a way that helps us grow as people, rather than makes us succumb to naked consumerism." - Mirrors Ellul's critique of technology dominating human life, as discussed in "The Technological Society."
Herbert Marcuse: Example: "I like the way you think about going back to a time where technology wasn't used to manipulate us." - Aligns with Marcuse's critique of one-dimensional thought and the manipulation of needs in "One-Dimensional Man."
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Sure thing. I asked Grok to cite examples from your posts.
If I had to choose one historical figure whose ideas align most closely with ArjinFerman's posts based on the information provided, it would be Ivan Illich. Here are some samples from ArjinFerman's posts that support this connection:
Critique of Modern Technological Systems: "I can actually agree with some of the Ludditism, but I'd argue we need to go back to 1920 or so and ban all sorts of propaganda, mass media and advertising." This reflects Illich's critique in "Tools for Conviviality" where he advocates for tools and systems that enhance human autonomy and creativity rather than those that lead to dependency or dehumanization. Skepticism Toward Institutional Growth: "I didn't really make up my mind how far back to turn the clock to, but I like the way you think." Here, ArjinFerman expresses a desire to undo some advancements, focusing on the negative impacts of institutionalized technology, similar to Illich's views on how institutions like schools and healthcare systems have grown beyond their beneficial limits. Desire for Societal and Technological Conviviality: The mention of Ivan Illich directly in one of the posts, "Have you read this book by Ivan Illich? ... I think I only saw references to Illich from other writers, but I never read him directly. The wiki synopsis is very interesting, definitely sounds like a man after my own heart." This shows a clear alignment with Illich's philosophy, particularly his idea that technology should serve to make life more convivial, not more controlled or oppressive. Critique of Consumerism and Propaganda: "I think technology should be developed in a way that helps us grow as people, rather than makes us succumb to naked consumerism." This echoes Illich's concern over how modern technology and institutions can lead to a form of social control rather than liberation, a theme central to his works like "Deschooling Society" and "Medical Nemesis".
These samples illustrate ArjinFerman's alignment with Illich's critique of modern institutions, technology, and the need for a return to or development of systems that enhance human conviviality and autonomy. While ArjinFerman might not strictly adhere to all of Illich's ideas, the spirit of questioning the unchecked growth of technology and its societal implications is quite evident.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
That's fun. Wasn't in the coverage I read.
Is indifference to the destruction of Gaza and Isreal, antisemitic? I guess if the ADL wants it to be.
AvocadoPanic
3mo ago
Sexual immortality is different than kids shit posting online.
Classroom teacher is also different from coder / sysadmin.
Do they believe Russia is unique in this? This describes alot of places.
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