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so what's your point? royalty bad? meritocracy bad? elite schools bad?Dilbert_X wrote:
Its funny how France dismantled their ruling class only to replace it with another, now they're dismantling it again.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56674726
Do you think most revolutionary mobs aren't rabbles?unnamednewbie13 wrote:
The rabble at the capitol was hardly a revolution. Uncomfortable portents of things to come with a large segment of the population exposed to propaganda and opportunistic politics, sure. But for now, just a bunch of butthurt guys with Pence spray painted out on their Trump flag, hoping the FBI won't figure out they broke into a federal building. (e: I do not mourn Pence's support from the Trump base, he's was part of the problem)
It was an observation, it doesn't need a point.uziq wrote:
so what's your point? royalty bad? meritocracy bad? elite schools bad?Dilbert_X wrote:
Its funny how France dismantled their ruling class only to replace it with another, now they're dismantling it again.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56674726
say something useful.
It's not that binary, dilbert. Not everyone disappointed in Trump's loss is ripping Pence out of their flags, getting violently drunk, and tearing up the trailer park at night. Not everyone angry at Trump's previous victory went around with sour faces keying cars with Trump stickers. 160 million people didn't protest at the capitol and beat their chests about what they were going to do if they got their hands on (insert politician name).Dilbert_X wrote:
Do you think most revolutionary mobs aren't rabbles?unnamednewbie13 wrote:
The rabble at the capitol was hardly a revolution. Uncomfortable portents of things to come with a large segment of the population exposed to propaganda and opportunistic politics, sure. But for now, just a bunch of butthurt guys with Pence spray painted out on their Trump flag, hoping the FBI won't figure out they broke into a federal building. (e: I do not mourn Pence's support from the Trump base, he's was part of the problem)
However you look at it one half of the country is discontented an angry at any one time, the swings in the cycle are getting bigger and bigger.
The right and left both now engage in violent riot when they don't get what they want.
it cuts off half the quote. the remark was made at a conservation/wildlife talk. he was expressing anger that human beings have eradicated so many species. the image in that form just makes him seem like a blood-sucking malthusian misanthrope.Dilbert_X wrote:
These things happen in threes. If you are a famous second rate vocalist watch out.ZZ Top has shared the sad news that its bassist Dusty Hill has died at his home in Houston Wednesday at the age of 72.
“We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top’. We will forever be connected to that “Blues Shuffle in C.”You will be missed greatly, amigo. Frank & Billy”
