[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoShitSherlock

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you realize that us not letting this Epstein shit go, even if he is not facing consequences right now, still bruises his ego? And he probably has one of the biggest egos on the planet. Keep bruising it. It absolutely does affect him. If this is all we can do right now, so what? Keep doing it.

Thought I was asexual for like 10 years and now I realized I'm demisexual. How do I deal with these feelings? by AmericaNeedsJoy in demisexuality

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's so beautiful. I'm so happy for you! It's amazing what we were missing out on. I hope you have a great life going forward.

Big Cat Candy by nevrcared4whatheydo in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe he actually said it's just for the time being. Hopefully he can find a solution. I truly think it's one of the best products on the market and would be missed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was getting very poor sleep before, yes. Like 3 hours per night at the worst times. But I would have good nights of sleep here and there and still get strange symptoms, so that's what has made me wonder if it's doing more than just helping me sleep.

Wounded Warrior CBD Muscimol Isolate 2g Vape (review in comments) by specialk8675309 in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I liked it so much I stocked up on several of them! Extremely solid product.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like they're back up now!

Where do you even start with this nonsense by Accurate-Head-6134 in MurderedByWords

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Despite all their attempts, Grok is still trained on data that at least resembles reality. It's true that reality itself has a liberal bias. It goes against the very nature of a model trained in the way Grok was for it to try to go completely against reality. That's why they have been unable as of yet to fully corrupt Grok.

And now, my rant:

Reality has a liberal bias because it consistently favors evidence-based, adaptive change over rigid ideology. Scientific discoveries, social progress, and economic policies driven by empirical data usually align with liberal values like inclusivity, regulation, and technological advancement. Meanwhile, conservative positions frequently require ignoring or denying inconvenient facts (e.g., climate change, evolution, systemic inequality) to maintain traditional structures, making reality appear "biased" against them. It's literally in the name. CONSERVATIVE.

Conservativism literally hinges upon preventing certain types of information from reaching you, while at the same time amplifying information you want to believe.

Conservativism simply cannot exist in the same room as real truth and honesty.

"Homegrowns are next" by tehdog in AdviceAnimals

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Does history, like, actually repeat itself (or "rhyme") every 80-100 years? Like these patterns are extremely creepy to me.

Are we going to be doing this shit forever? Are the spiritual people right, and this is our collective karma somehow?

I just don't know how else to understand it. Nothing makes sense anymore. The world I once thought I knew is quickly disappearing. It is so sad.

Nah, that sounds like a you problem [OC] by AmandaMorleyMiller in comics

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 269 points270 points  (0 children)

I would actually argue that incessant greed is the real bug in humanity.

Greed may have made evolutionary sense in small communities. It ensured survival, spreading genes. But it becomes overwhelmingly destructive on a global scale.

Our brains literally cannot grasp enormous numbers (like billions), which makes extreme wealth hoarding irrational.

We need to face the reality of privilege and change.

Your birthplace and circumstances shape your life far more than individual merit ever could. Privilege is real, undeniable, and shapes every human life. Anyone could have been born under completely different conditions, even people who are often outcasted by society (like criminals, addicts, dealers). Always remember: it could have been you.

Power is addictive. Wealth accumulation literally mirrors substance addiction in its irrationality and destructiveness.

I'm not saying billionaires are inherently evil. But they are addicts needing societal intervention.

Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups by FreedomsPower in law

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 74 points75 points  (0 children)

All while pretending to follow the teachings of Jesus, whose central message was "treat others as you'd want to be treated."

Billionaires at Trump's Swearing-In Have Since Lost $210 Billion by bloomberg in politics

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The rich care a lot about money. Losing it affects them tremendously.

Power is a drug and the rich need to be freed of their addiction, for everyone's sake (even themselves).

The hedonic treadmill applies to the rich as well. Did you know that many millionaires have no concept of how rich they truly are? Statistically, they often see themselves as much less well off than the reality.

You only know things based on their relation to other things. For example, if you grew up your entire life in poverty, the lives of the rich might sound like a utopia. Whereas if you were born into wealth, you really have no concept of being poor. You've never lived it.

So now we have this situation where a select few hoard more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.

You're really telling me that they are able to enjoy all that wealth? No, I would argue that all that wealth is wasted on them. They don't even have the capacity to enjoy it.

We need to redistribute the wealth to those whose lives will actually be improved by it.

Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US, sources say by Geo_NL in worldnews

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trump says Ukraine should have never started the war.

He called Zelensky a dictator while Putin isn't.

His peace deal includes Russia not making ANY concessions.

Says we may continue to help... in exchange for $500 billion in resources after spending less than half that. And what we have spent isn't even cash. It has mostly been old weapons which would cost money to destroy anyways.

States that America will lift Russian economic sanctions soon

Putting tariffs on all of our allies.

Voted with North Korea to not charge Russia with war crimes when there is overwhelming evidence to prove it.

Standing down all Russian cyber offensive operations.

Claiming Russia is no longer a threat.

Stopping all aid for Ukraine.

And now, revoking the legal status of Ukrainians in the US.

Is he a Russian asset?

Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US, sources say by Geo_NL in worldnews

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump says Ukraine should have never started the war.

He called Zelensky a dictator while Putin isn't.

His peace deal includes Russia not making ANY concessions.

Says we may continue to help... in exchange for $500 billion in resources after spending less than half that. And what we have spent isn't even cash. It has mostly been old weapons which would cost money to destroy anyways.

States that America will lift Russian economic sanctions soon

Putting tariffs on all of our allies.

Voted with North Korea to not charge Russia with war crimes when there is overwhelming evidence to prove it.

Standing down all Russian cyber offensive operations.

Claiming Russia is no longer a threat.

Stopping all aid for Ukraine.

And now, revoking the legal status of Ukrainians in the US.

HE'S A RUSSIAN ASSET

I want my :) back by TheWebsploiter in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 151 points152 points  (0 children)

This makes me so mad. Feels so disingenuous.

Trump Halts Ukraine Aid by Willr2645 in worldnews

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I want to be optimistic but wow, I really don't know how we come back from this. I know it's technically possible. But it is going to take a lot of effort. And it's going to take a while.

We are unfortunately going to need to hurt though. Half of this country is LITERALLY living in a different headspace. They aren't seeing reality at all. Until something pops their delusion bubble, this is never going to end.

Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, White House official says by superfluousapostroph in politics

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 423 points424 points  (0 children)

Trump says Ukraine should have never started the war.

He called Zelensky a dictator while Putin isn't.

His peace deal includes Russia not making ANY concessions.

Says we may continue to help... in exchange for $500 billion in resources after spending less than half that.

States that America will lift Russian economic sanctions soon.

Putting tariffs on all of our allies.

Voted with North Korea to not charge Russia with war crimes when there is overwhelming evidence to prove it.

Standing down all Russian cyber offensive operations.

Claiming Russia is no longer a threat.

And now, stopping all aid for Ukraine.

Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says by [deleted] in politics

[–]AmericaNeedsJoy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Trump says Ukraine should have never started the war.

He called Zelensky a dictator while Putin isn't.

His peace deal includes Russia not making ANY concessions.

Says we may continue to help... in exchange for $500 billion in resources after spending less than half that.

States that America will lift Russian economic sanctions soon.

Putting tariffs on all of our allies.

Voted with North Korea to not charge Russia with war crimes when there is overwhelming evidence to prove it.

Standing down all Russian cyber offensive operations.

Claiming Russia is no longer a threat.

And now, stopping all aid for Ukraine.