Chopay
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The challenge is maintaining that skepticism towards things that reaffirm your biases.
Thankfully, I have too many grey hairs to find that sort of thing on Tik Tok, but I'm still a sucker for the right type of charismatic speaker.
Thankfully, I have too many grey hairs to find that sort of thing on Tik Tok, but I'm still a sucker for the right type of charismatic speaker.
December 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The challenge is maintaining that skepticism towards things that reaffirm your biases.
Thankfully, I have too many grey hairs to find that sort of thing on Tik Tok, but I'm still a sucker for the right type of charismatic speaker.
Thankfully, I have too many grey hairs to find that sort of thing on Tik Tok, but I'm still a sucker for the right type of charismatic speaker.
Relevance?
The algorithm serves you a video about somethink you will probably find interesting, likely made by someone in a similar demographic to your own.
They're one of *your people* and that's a good foundation for building trust.
The algorithm serves you a video about somethink you will probably find interesting, likely made by someone in a similar demographic to your own.
They're one of *your people* and that's a good foundation for building trust.
December 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Relevance?
The algorithm serves you a video about somethink you will probably find interesting, likely made by someone in a similar demographic to your own.
They're one of *your people* and that's a good foundation for building trust.
The algorithm serves you a video about somethink you will probably find interesting, likely made by someone in a similar demographic to your own.
They're one of *your people* and that's a good foundation for building trust.
I like the earrings.
Consider expanding on the theme and get a Matthew Lesko suit.
Consider expanding on the theme and get a Matthew Lesko suit.
December 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I like the earrings.
Consider expanding on the theme and get a Matthew Lesko suit.
Consider expanding on the theme and get a Matthew Lesko suit.
The problem with a lot of systemic solutions, however, is that they don't address the acute needs.
Like, yeah, we should work towards a better society without poverty - but that offers someone really little for someone without shelter tonight. So yes. Spend the money.
Like, yeah, we should work towards a better society without poverty - but that offers someone really little for someone without shelter tonight. So yes. Spend the money.
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The problem with a lot of systemic solutions, however, is that they don't address the acute needs.
Like, yeah, we should work towards a better society without poverty - but that offers someone really little for someone without shelter tonight. So yes. Spend the money.
Like, yeah, we should work towards a better society without poverty - but that offers someone really little for someone without shelter tonight. So yes. Spend the money.
It seems like there is a significant divide between those that believe solving problems means to patch acute issues vs. addressing root causes.
Idk. Maybe $20B could build enough 600-sqft tenement apartments for everyone on the streets... Maybe. Then what?
Idk. Maybe $20B could build enough 600-sqft tenement apartments for everyone on the streets... Maybe. Then what?
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It seems like there is a significant divide between those that believe solving problems means to patch acute issues vs. addressing root causes.
Idk. Maybe $20B could build enough 600-sqft tenement apartments for everyone on the streets... Maybe. Then what?
Idk. Maybe $20B could build enough 600-sqft tenement apartments for everyone on the streets... Maybe. Then what?
🙅🙅🙅 Don't even talk to me until I've had my morning Dexedrine 🙅🙅🙅
December 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🙅🙅🙅 Don't even talk to me until I've had my morning Dexedrine 🙅🙅🙅
I've been saying my e-bike was 0.5 toasters, but this is a much better yardstick.
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I've been saying my e-bike was 0.5 toasters, but this is a much better yardstick.
If we're going down that road, most executive compensation packages don't make sense for their companies.
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
If we're going down that road, most executive compensation packages don't make sense for their companies.
...was Diogenes autistic?
December 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
...was Diogenes autistic?
Nevermind the facts, the solution, as they see it, is to cut out Ottawa. It's a narrative that is well-funded by the same people that are advancing the agenda south of the border.
Past that, there is no plan, only a list of enemies.
Past that, there is no plan, only a list of enemies.
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Nevermind the facts, the solution, as they see it, is to cut out Ottawa. It's a narrative that is well-funded by the same people that are advancing the agenda south of the border.
Past that, there is no plan, only a list of enemies.
Past that, there is no plan, only a list of enemies.
They think the greatest barriers to progress are imposed by Ottawa:
Can't sell oil because of pipeline regulations.
Can't sell canola because of tariffs intended to protect auto-workers in Hamilton.
Pay taxes for Quebecers' daycare and Maritime healthcare.
The list of grievances goes on...
Can't sell oil because of pipeline regulations.
Can't sell canola because of tariffs intended to protect auto-workers in Hamilton.
Pay taxes for Quebecers' daycare and Maritime healthcare.
The list of grievances goes on...
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
They think the greatest barriers to progress are imposed by Ottawa:
Can't sell oil because of pipeline regulations.
Can't sell canola because of tariffs intended to protect auto-workers in Hamilton.
Pay taxes for Quebecers' daycare and Maritime healthcare.
The list of grievances goes on...
Can't sell oil because of pipeline regulations.
Can't sell canola because of tariffs intended to protect auto-workers in Hamilton.
Pay taxes for Quebecers' daycare and Maritime healthcare.
The list of grievances goes on...
I work with enough conservatives that I think I understand their position. I absolutely do not share it, but I get it.
If you listen to the arguments, it's the same western alienation B.S. that has been around since the 1930's: Taxes, regulation, "identity"...
If you listen to the arguments, it's the same western alienation B.S. that has been around since the 1930's: Taxes, regulation, "identity"...
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I work with enough conservatives that I think I understand their position. I absolutely do not share it, but I get it.
If you listen to the arguments, it's the same western alienation B.S. that has been around since the 1930's: Taxes, regulation, "identity"...
If you listen to the arguments, it's the same western alienation B.S. that has been around since the 1930's: Taxes, regulation, "identity"...
If you'd like a really dumb rabbit hole to go down, there's opposition on the right over carbon capture as well. They're concerned that underground CO2 pipelines will rupture and the gas will pool, causing suffocation.
RFK Jr. made a documentary about it.
RFK Jr. made a documentary about it.
November 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If you'd like a really dumb rabbit hole to go down, there's opposition on the right over carbon capture as well. They're concerned that underground CO2 pipelines will rupture and the gas will pool, causing suffocation.
RFK Jr. made a documentary about it.
RFK Jr. made a documentary about it.
There's a hamlet in central Alberta called Usona. It was founded in the late 1800's by a bunch of assholes who wanted Canada and the US to join.
United States of North America.
Spelling is too similar. I don't like it.
United States of North America.
Spelling is too similar. I don't like it.
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
There's a hamlet in central Alberta called Usona. It was founded in the late 1800's by a bunch of assholes who wanted Canada and the US to join.
United States of North America.
Spelling is too similar. I don't like it.
United States of North America.
Spelling is too similar. I don't like it.
Stunning is legally required unless you have a license for ritual slaughter in Canada. It's usually done with an electric bath for chickens.
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Stunning is legally required unless you have a license for ritual slaughter in Canada. It's usually done with an electric bath for chickens.
Something needs to be done about the massive concentration of wealth, and as cathartic as storming the Bastille must have been, I'd be generally supportive of some other way of directing that money towards something from which everyone can benefit.
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Something needs to be done about the massive concentration of wealth, and as cathartic as storming the Bastille must have been, I'd be generally supportive of some other way of directing that money towards something from which everyone can benefit.
Monsters, not many I can immediately think of. Aliens - all sorts.
Fifth Element
Futurama (Leela/Fry)
Avatar
All sorts of episodes of Star Trek.
Fifth Element
Futurama (Leela/Fry)
Avatar
All sorts of episodes of Star Trek.
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Monsters, not many I can immediately think of. Aliens - all sorts.
Fifth Element
Futurama (Leela/Fry)
Avatar
All sorts of episodes of Star Trek.
Fifth Element
Futurama (Leela/Fry)
Avatar
All sorts of episodes of Star Trek.
Sounds like I'm safe following 570, having only posted once.
In all fairness, if you want to block me, I won't be offended. I have very little to contribute here.
In all fairness, if you want to block me, I won't be offended. I have very little to contribute here.
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Sounds like I'm safe following 570, having only posted once.
In all fairness, if you want to block me, I won't be offended. I have very little to contribute here.
In all fairness, if you want to block me, I won't be offended. I have very little to contribute here.
I will happily donate to Blender before paying for Autodesk licensing.
November 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I will happily donate to Blender before paying for Autodesk licensing.
My hot take is that our model for diagnosing mental disorders is to facilitate the US insurance industry's approval of treatment.
No two brains are exactly alike, and what works for one may not work for the other, even if they have both been labeled as having ADHD.
Strong agree.
No two brains are exactly alike, and what works for one may not work for the other, even if they have both been labeled as having ADHD.
Strong agree.
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My hot take is that our model for diagnosing mental disorders is to facilitate the US insurance industry's approval of treatment.
No two brains are exactly alike, and what works for one may not work for the other, even if they have both been labeled as having ADHD.
Strong agree.
No two brains are exactly alike, and what works for one may not work for the other, even if they have both been labeled as having ADHD.
Strong agree.
This is totally dumb.
Years ago when the moral panic du-jour was about sex robots.
I was joking with some friends and said that I would never go near them. One wrong move and it could crush your dick or kill you.
My friend, a woman, asked "how do you think women feel all the time?"
Years ago when the moral panic du-jour was about sex robots.
I was joking with some friends and said that I would never go near them. One wrong move and it could crush your dick or kill you.
My friend, a woman, asked "how do you think women feel all the time?"
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This is totally dumb.
Years ago when the moral panic du-jour was about sex robots.
I was joking with some friends and said that I would never go near them. One wrong move and it could crush your dick or kill you.
My friend, a woman, asked "how do you think women feel all the time?"
Years ago when the moral panic du-jour was about sex robots.
I was joking with some friends and said that I would never go near them. One wrong move and it could crush your dick or kill you.
My friend, a woman, asked "how do you think women feel all the time?"
I just found a PDF of the first.
Skimming it, it reminds me that the thing that I didn't realize when I was younger was that women have very good reasons to feel they are in danger.
Skimming it, it reminds me that the thing that I didn't realize when I was younger was that women have very good reasons to feel they are in danger.
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I just found a PDF of the first.
Skimming it, it reminds me that the thing that I didn't realize when I was younger was that women have very good reasons to feel they are in danger.
Skimming it, it reminds me that the thing that I didn't realize when I was younger was that women have very good reasons to feel they are in danger.
What are the books you mentioned about this type of behavior?
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
What are the books you mentioned about this type of behavior?