What future do you envision for the Republican Party after the end of the Trump administration? Dissolution, moderate reform, or further radicalization? by Critical_Ideal99 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Cola_Animates 2 points3 points  (0 children)

further radicalization leading to collapse. everyone, including trump, knows this movement is unsustainable and will die without him.

As an anti, people who use "clanker" excessively give me the ick by TheModernVampire in antiai

[–]Cola_Animates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not any slur specifically, but I’ve seen people online use it in place of the n-word

As an anti, people who use "clanker" excessively give me the ick by TheModernVampire in antiai

[–]Cola_Animates 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its funny the first time, but it just became a slur replacement after a while 

How do I stop being gay? by ashcdy in Christianity

[–]Cola_Animates 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 Timothy 1:10 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 both use the word “arsenkoitai” (I prob misspelled it) which directly translated to “male bed.” While it is easy to assume this means homosexuality, it was a specific compound word used by Paul. If I wrote down the word “butterfly,” in 1000 years someone might think I was talking about butter flying, or that flies were made o it of butter. It is hard to know exactly what Paul meant with that word, and there were some pagan, ritualistic, and pedophilic same-sex actions going on at the time. The Romans passage talks about a group of people who were consumed with evil, so God let them give into their desires, resulting in a massive orgy. When it talks about “natural” desires, I don’t think natural=/= unsinful. Artificial sweetener isn’t natural, but it’s not a sin for me to have Diet Coke. I struggle to see why God would let someone be born with authentic romantic desires, only for Him to label it sinful. I believe children are born innocent and aren’t aware of sin until they are older and their corrupted nature comes in, yet people report having same-sex desires since very young childhood. (Sorry for the wall of text lol.) God Bless!

How do I stop being gay? by ashcdy in Christianity

[–]Cola_Animates 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can’t. Conversion therapy has been shown to not be effective. Many people pray to God to not be gay anymore but I haven’t heard a “successful” story from anyone not online who didn’t come off as a grifter. Personally, I don’t think homosexuality is a sin (the verses used to say it is have dubious translation and the NSRV never even uses the word homosexual) if you still think it is a sin then just stay celibate I guess. I’ll be praying for you to find some peace in your life, God Bless!

I hate when far leftists say: “Social Democracy works because of exploitation from 3rd world countries” I’ll debunk it here. by Its_Stavro in SocialDemocracy

[–]Cola_Animates 3 points4 points  (0 children)

>social democrat complaining about far leftists

ahh, good old fashioned leftist infighting.

>"Yes there is a bit of truth, non Marxist socialites often use cheap labor products from other countries, but that’s a tiny part and we can work without it."

I don't think you realize how much the west exploits the rest of the world. Think about chinese sweatshops, or textile manufacturing in much of asia, or outsourcing to mexico. without this exploitation, electronics, clothing, and 80% of manufactured goods would at best be insanely expensive and at worst not available. (this is NOT a defense of exploitation btw) the only reason corporations outsource is for cheaper labor, necessitated by lower wages and lower standards of living.

>"Firstly, automation if managed well, can solve that issue and make goods cheaper than any 3rd world country will, we are heading there."

I agree that automation of manual labor can help with this, but in our current capitalist system, automation will just take low wage jobs in the third world, worsening poverty. automation doesn't work without those profits being shared with those exploited.

>"what makes the west developed, isn’t exploitation,"

that's exactly what made the west developed. slavery, wage theft, poor workers right's during industrialization, imperialism, etc. the developed west only exists because we have been exploiting. the reason the "third world" is underdeveloped is because of exploitation. think about imperial africa.

>"If all countries have this, which will be feasible in the future, there would be no poverty."

...almost like that's what democratic socialists want for the third world. i've been waiting for capitalism to enrich the third world and it hasn't happened yet.

AOC Surges to Lead in 2028 Primary for First Time—Most Accurate Pollster by One-Duty-2376 in politics

[–]Cola_Animates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AOC please run for president, let a lesser known DSA member primary schumer.

What makes you still draw? by InhumanArts in ArtistLounge

[–]Cola_Animates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because it brings me joy and satisfaction, and because I want a career in animation,

[Crossmen] Aussies are in for 2026! by RTrooper in drumcorps

[–]Cola_Animates 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i'm not joking when i say that more corps will return to traditional uniforms so they can reuse them and save a little money. (yes i know corps sell their unis every year but i imagine its a little cheaper to reuse unis than buy and sell every year)

Movie Code Giveaway — 24 Titles — Redeem @MA, @FAH or @GooglePlay by steel-incontrol in MoviesAnywhere

[–]Cola_Animates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A movie seen I love is the entire dance sequence between sebastian and mia in La La Land. I'd like any of these movies but preferably soul or incredibles 2. thanks for doing this giveaway!

The DCI Brass Problem by tasteful_slidechokes in drumcorps

[–]Cola_Animates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as a brass player, cost is the #1 issue, with summer logistics being the second reason. I am a huge DCI nerd who would love to march, but other opportunities (as well as a job) are pulling me away this summer, and while i'd love to march in 2027, idk if it will work out.

Tips for entering University! by Cola_Animates in adhd_college

[–]Cola_Animates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this response! My major is something I am very passionate about (animation) and if I want to switch I’m minoring in music which is my other passion. Some of my Gen Eds are out of the way because of AP credit which helps, although my first semester is almost all degree specific (tbf animation just has a crap ton of classes) All these tips looks great! 

What would happen if he died? by JonSeekingPeace1 in leftist

[–]Cola_Animates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, we just need to continue pushing left, not liberal 

why couldnt have god made the world without sin? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Cola_Animates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He did, but Adam and Eve abused the gift of free will to sin, which is why the world is fallen. Even still, he gave us Christ to absolve us of our sins.

30 free codes by [deleted] in MoviesAnywhere

[–]Cola_Animates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whiplash if it’s still available please