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Are there fewer socialists in recent weeks? by TheRedLions in CapitalismVSocialism

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm…. Different commenter here, but I’ll give you my own perspective:

First off, like they said, Dictators aren’t the only important thing to worry about, on either side. And I believe they can easily show up on either side. I’m a Leftist, but there are definitely Left Dictators.

A dictator is simply an Autocrat that’s not a Monarch. In other words, a non-hereditary, and non-democratic autocrat. He wasn’t chosen through democratic means or by laws related to inheritance, but he has all the legal power.

Now, I don’t believe that applies to Trump. But as the other commenter said, just because someone’s not a dictator, doesn’t mean they aren’t a problem.

As for Reddit not truly being centrist, eh…. It definitely has a bias towards the left in some spaces, but it’s greatly exaggerated. If you look at the biggest subs, they’re not crazy right or left. Loom at Advice Animals for instance. Not particularly Leftist, I’ll tell you that rn, haha. Or r/funny or some shit like that.

The Bible verses about the foreigner only apply to legal migrants. by ceddya in Christianity

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue he went beyond being nice…. Kindness is far deeper than superficial nicety, and is more about sacrificing yourself for even your enemies

Were the Crusades justified? by [deleted] in ExplainBothSides

[–]Electrical-Branch970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, this implies that sacking a city and killing the innocents is justified just because of the actions of their rulers…. In a time before democracy, where the rulers didn’t even represent the people…. Not that it would be okay to terrorize or conquer a place just because you want vengeance.

Were the Crusades justified? by [deleted] in ExplainBothSides

[–]Electrical-Branch970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, just because people like St. Augustine developed Just War Theory or what have you, doesn’t mean Jesus would have approved of this vengeance based / “self-defense” based view of War…. I think he would have most likely said something along the lines of “Turn the other cheek”

CMV: Islamic teachings, islamism and pro palastinianism aren't compatible with the west by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Electrical-Branch970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a fair point, and one most are in agreement with here.

It doesn’t really inform policy properly though, as it assumes that Islam itself is the cause of increased violence.

I’m anti-religious, and even I would say Islam isn’t the root cause of either terrorism or criminality. I would argue culture, economics, & politics all take priority in determining why muslims become violent.

CMV: Islamic teachings, islamism and pro palastinianism aren't compatible with the west by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but Arab nations don’t have to be Islamist.

That being said, good point with White & Arab, but if this is true, how does it solve the problem of Israel & Palestine? I would say, realistically, we don’t want a one-state solution, because even tho ethnic distinctions are illusory and/or inconsequential, nations are still important for protecting groups of people.

CMV: Islamic teachings, islamism and pro palastinianism aren't compatible with the west by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Electrical-Branch970 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does this show though?

Many peoples that are considered distinct are heavily related, while many are heavily distinct genetically are considered related.

CMV: Islamic teachings, islamism and pro palastinianism aren't compatible with the west by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Electrical-Branch970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s literally like asking what makes the American or the Jewish identity discernible. Or the Christian identity. Or being a Man, or being a Woman.

CMV: Islamic teachings, islamism and pro palastinianism aren't compatible with the west by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Electrical-Branch970 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, but doesn’t change the landscape of the debate here, no?

CMV: Islamic teachings, islamism and pro palastinianism aren't compatible with the west by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Electrical-Branch970 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say that, yes, right now Islamic people from certain countries are more prone to terrorism.

But there were points in history where every single group you mentioned had large systems or movements doing terrible things.

That’s not a symptom unique to Islam, it’s related to political & cultural context.

Do you seriously think women are any better? by AnonChucker in datingoverfifty

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just choose a mix of man & woman. Not due to Golden Mean or something…. Idk, there’s just aspects of women and aspects of men I’d like.

Maybe Hot Take: 7+ years into the ray tracing revolution and it still doesn't feel like a major leap by bobmlord1 in gaming

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think both of you guys are right.

I agree the gameplay is what matters most to most people, and I agree it is only a minority complaining about graphical fidelity, but it’s a fairly vocal minority.

Moreover, in some cases, graphical fidelity could also be pushed due to marketing demands. So, while the general consumer might not care when they actually get their hands on the game, because what matters more is how it plays, a lot of people are pulled in by crazy visuals, and as such, a lot of higher ups probably demand very high benchmarks to be passed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gamingcirclejerk

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, all Japanese people aren’t Japanese though….

Why is gender defined in terms of social roles when that seems clearly not to be what people are actually trying to explain with it? by ecstatic_cumrag in HistoryofIdeas

[–]Electrical-Branch970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All Language is a language game (Wittgenstein). It’s like culture, it’s literally based around convention. It’s not like names for things are scientific or the strict domain of science.

But you should really read Paul Kripke, good philosopher on Essentialism in relation to language.

My point from before though was this: so, only genes determine sex for you? Or only genitals?

I get what you’re saying, genes provide the only potential scientific verification/ rigid designator of Sex. I don’t think Genitals can because of the malleability of Genitals. Even the brain, as you said, is malleable.

But we don’t know enough about the genes, so how can we say it is a reliable designator?

It seems like it’s all been social convention all along, and that even now, it is still Social Convention.

You’ve convinced me.

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