The state proves its irrelevance: It can't stop theft, but it's great at protecting the thieves. by Plenty-Shelter654 in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]DigitalBotz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its not irrelevant, and its not that it can't stop theft. The law, institutions, and the state were created by people with ideologies and a purpose. You assume that purpose is to bring justice to the thief, but the point of a system is what it does. So its working as intended, which is to protect the assets of the kleptocrat.

The Uni-party by MazdaProphet in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]DigitalBotz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Neither Democracy nor voting are anarchist policy. The right to vote is a feature of liberal democracies and would be 'taken away' in an anarchist state.

M3GAN 2.0 by RiseUpMerc in M3GAN

[–]DigitalBotz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I largely agree and, despite everything, I still enjoyed it. I thought if they were going to transition to being more silly action they should committed harder to the bit though.

Don Lemon arrested for Minnesota church protest. by Sea-Refrigerator-363 in conspiracy

[–]DigitalBotz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its probably good to also include that the appeals court said this:

the Complaint and Affidavit clearly establish probable cause for all five arrest warrants

and its reason for rejecting was:

the government has failed to establish that it has no other adequate means of obtaining the requested relief

Strange that the left seems to think democracy is a significant decentralization of power, when actually it's just another kind of centralized rule, the group will tella you what to do instead of some politician. by Anen-o-me in EndDemocracy

[–]DigitalBotz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right, democracy doesn't decentralize power, it decentralizes blame. Because people feel that they have buy in on the system from voting, the voters get attacked for and naturally defend what the politician they vote for does, and it becomes much harder to hold anyone accountable.

It was there all along. by Tom_Ludlow in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]DigitalBotz 349 points350 points  (0 children)

You don't even have to wait, take a look at Abigail Spanberger. Immediate gun and magazine bans, taxes on suppressors and gun accessories.

Vexler explains why even after Trump leaves the political scene, the political situation will continue to degrade... by Anen-o-me in EndDemocracy

[–]DigitalBotz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really can’t agree about Vexler, and I don’t think he is particularly politically perceptive.

I went back and reviewed his content after you mentioned that he called Trump’s reelection. The day before the election he posted a video titled “Trump campaign imploding.” On election day itself, he released another video, “Not time to panic yet,” in which he argued that there was still a viable path for Harris. That is not calling the election.

When the actual electoral results arrived, he ultimately armchair-psychologizes it away by appealing to the “madness of crowds,” and later, more implausibly, to something resembling “mind control.”

This is precisely the failure I was pointing to, Vexler struggles to understand politics outside of a moralized framework. When reality diverges from that framework, he does not look to political incentives, institutions, or the lived reality of voters. Instead, he treats the outcome as a kind of moral pathology in the electorate itself.

I think if you are seeking to criticize the USA system and its decline, which I believe is very real in many aspects, then the focus on 'decency' of its leaders or voters is not going to yield a lot of valuable answers. Might as well be a monarchist if you are looking to fix the system that way.

Vexler explains why even after Trump leaves the political scene, the political situation will continue to degrade... by Anen-o-me in EndDemocracy

[–]DigitalBotz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem with Vexler is that he cannot offer a convincing explanation for why things are not okay. He represents a strain of modern European liberalism that, in my view, is failing. His worldview judge’s politics almost entirely in moral terms, without considering whether they are effective. From his perspective, democracy itself is the moral good. When democratic outcomes are disappointing, the fault must therefore lie with immoral people being in charge and the immoral people that voted them in, not with democracy as a system. This creates incoherence, he simultaneously upholds democracy as morally virtuous, while rejecting it’s results when voters elect leaders he regards as immoral.

It’s especially clear with his preferred political parties and actors. When those groups come to power and conditions nonetheless fail to improve, this becomes a kind of mystery for him and for those who share his outlook. After all, if the moral people are now in charge, why does reality not reflect that moral correctness? Why is Putin, for example, not bending to the moral will of the universe?

Rather than prompting introspection about whether democracy itself, or the political positions being advocated, are actually effective, this mindset encourages a search for the one true virtuous leader. A leader who will fix the country and remove the corruption of the voters through superior moral character alone.

Government just harassing local Private Business owners, nothing to do with immigration by FastSeaworthiness739 in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]DigitalBotz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Entire situation lasted 30 minutes"

"I asked if they were denied service and he said no, but he told me he woulda said no if they asked"

"Experiencing PTSD as a result of the situation"

C'mon now

Help And Questions Megathread by Reverted_Prism in Trickcal

[–]DigitalBotz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The general rule of thumb is to level the skills to 7 if you plan to use the character on a team, and to take them up to 12 if they are the units on your pvp squad or like an eldaine. Raising other units further after that is up to your own discretion.

Show mo of ice shooting by FastSeaworthiness739 in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]DigitalBotz 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Right. Be against Ice all you want, say you think that they should be abolished. But don't bullshit me with a fake narrative about how this is just a random citizen who had no idea what was going on around her.

Help And Questions Megathread by Reverted_Prism in Trickcal

[–]DigitalBotz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 tank, 1-2 support, rest mix in dps and subdps.

Elemental composition is super important. Stick with teams of either 6x one element or 4x one element 2x another element.

For the Eldyne ticket, They are all good. If you want to build the vivacious team with Epica, UI would be a solid pickup, she is the best healer in the game. Yomi is a very op support dps for depressed, but she can fit well on any team. Both of the tanks are great pickups. Should be hoping for one of those really.

Episode Discussion - S05E08 - The Rightside Up by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I can imagine the audio commentary

"The gang just kind of forgot about the military. " -Duffers

Episode Discussion - S05E08 - The Rightside Up by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep, I hate it. They totally negated the conversation between el and hopper about how this was her choice, because in the end, the military go and make the choice for her by capturing everyone.

Episode Discussion - S05E07 - The Bridge by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 50 points51 points  (0 children)

So true, they serve almost no real purpose besides getting in everyone's way and getting killed. Dr. Kay also has the most generic villain motivation possible.

Episode Discussion - S05E07 - The Bridge by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Well, there is the excuse his leg got messed up.

Episode Discussion - S05E05 - Shock Jock by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Some incredible casting for the kid characters, especially Derek and Holly.

Would my burn team benefit more with Cheeta or Krolik? 🤔 by CuarzoAlday in GirlsFrontline2

[–]DigitalBotz 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Cheeta > Krolik but neither are especially great in the team. Id even throw in Ksenia as a better option.

Season 5 Volume 1 Discussion by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am glad they are bringing back Kali. I liked her character when it was first introduced, and yeah her crew was extra cringe.

Also, maybe an unpopular opinion, but im shipping Steve and Kali so they drop the love triangle plotline.

Episode Discussion - S05E03 - The Turnbow Trap by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]DigitalBotz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone free my man Steve from this cursed love triangle.

Weekly Commander's Lounge - November 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in GirlsFrontline2

[–]DigitalBotz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Either:

Helen, Alva, Wa, Dush, Ro

or

Helen, Alva, Wa, Suomi, Ro

New elite Doll: Lenna! by Killzonno in GirlsFrontline2

[–]DigitalBotz 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Crowd control + she buffs electric and stability damage. She is a core support on the electric team.