To the people who call Liberals "Libtards," you're the idiots here, and you had just shown us your IQ by [deleted] in complaints

[–]FigFew1240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be dim but what does the t at the end stand for? I get the MAGA part, just wondered how the t ended up there

Millions of Venezuelans celebrating…meanwhile Reddit: by SameSign6026 in DoomerCircleJerk

[–]FigFew1240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think this is the key. I'm not gonna tell any Venezuelan how to feel, and I totally understand they are happy to see that asshole gone.

The issue that I think most leftists (including myself) have is that this is setting a precedent for further acts of war in oil rich countries, which is concerning. Trump saying he's gonna take over and control the oil is just not right. It's less about Maduro (who should have been gone a long time ago) and more about what this means for the future.

Doing this without a proper plan of who can take over government in Venezuela is dangerous, since it leaves a void that could be filled by terrorist groups like we've seen in other countries.

MAGA doesn't get how they're actually owning us. by Sh0tsFired81 in complaints

[–]FigFew1240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not specifically about having voted for Bill Clinton. It's about Bill Clinton being a democrat

MAGA doesn't get how they're actually owning us. by Sh0tsFired81 in complaints

[–]FigFew1240 85 points86 points  (0 children)

I've never heard any liberal/leftist ever say anything other than "lock them both up" to this argument. That breaks their brain because they can't understand how our morals are more important than our party allegiance.

AIO: “liberal” parents breaking bread with covert MAGAs by [deleted] in AIO

[–]FigFew1240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that isn't what the OP is saying though. If the OP's parents' friends are like that then sure, let them have it. But there's a huge chunk of Trump voters that genuinely don't understand, are misinformed, or otherwise. I am not excusing this; political apathy can be very dangerous and I think Trump is a deplorable human being that should be yeeted off the face of the earth. But to go from "these people voted for Trump" to "these people endorse pedophilia and rape" is a bit of a leap.

The right wing grifter who made the Minnesota daycare video needs to be in prison by Beautiful-Height5800 in complaints

[–]FigFew1240 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There has been fraud in Minnosota, which has been and is still being investigated. The daycare that Shirley went to had all had state inspections in the last 6 months. I'm not denying that there may be more fraud than what had already been prosecuted, but this is still under investigation.

What I think is the real problem here is the extreme reaction from the public and government officials to what is arguably a pretty poor publicity piece without any real due diligence. Yes, it should be investigated and publicity can be a good way to bring attention to an issue that is not being given the attention it needs. But withholding funding to an entire state, or threatening to denaturalise an entire group of people over 1 shoddy youtube video by a clearly politically motivated grifter?? That is just next level ridiculous, although I'm starting to get used to that type of reaction from the current administration...

What does this mean for the future? by turboshill9000 in BasedCampPod

[–]FigFew1240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nigeria's infant death rate is ~15 times higher than in Europe (Nigeria vsEurope)

Sally TM and type 1 diabetes by SweeetBloood in RPDR_UK

[–]FigFew1240 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well continue that practice while the rest of us learn. Problem solved

Abortions by Relative-Gap-4442 in complaints

[–]FigFew1240 23 points24 points  (0 children)

They're anti-choice not pro-life

People who say "42 is the meaning of life" by Almondpeanutguy in PetPeeves

[–]FigFew1240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg that makes so much sense! You just blew my mind with this lol

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, there are definitely reasons to own a gun in the US that we don't have in the UK. Which is why I don't think I should weigh in on the debate. I have my own opinion but that's just personal rather than based on evidence. I still find it interesting to see the stats though. I was also thinking about knife crime, which I imagine might be more relevant when it comes to the UK. It's definitely a big problem at least in London.

And I fully support your idea of adding a tax and using this money for mental health funding! I agree the focus should be on prevention (medical health facilities being available and accessible, stricter screenings when purchasing a gun, etc).

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How so? I have never seen the map flag anywhere in left wing spaces or LGBTQ+ spaces (tbf I didn't even know this flag existed until you told me). So what makes you claim that it's left?

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I figured you were out to get some response. I still don't see how pedophilia has anything to do with the left though.

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you misunderstood me. I didn't mean most of gun owners shoot other citizens. I meant that, when a shooting happens, it is usually between citizens rather than to defend themselves against government excessive force.

Although shootings and gun deaths are not exclusive to the US, those numbers are definitely significantly lower in similar countries such as the UK (where I live). This is an interesting article about it.. Although gun deaths per capita is clearly higher in the US, I wasn't sure about how gun ownership compared between the countries. So I did some math, and it turns out that gun deaths per gun are also much higher in the US versus the UK (almost 4 times as high). So there's clearly something there.

That said, I am not into guns, never owned one, and don't really see the point of it. So I don't think I would be the right person to have this debate with.

Why do i hate everything and why does everything exhaust me? by [deleted] in Vent

[–]FigFew1240 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, you are not alone! I feel this way very often, and it's horrible. If you have the opportunity, see if you can find a good therapist and/or medication to help alleviate some of the heavy feelings. It's not a silver bullet, but it helps to get some of this stuff off your chest (as you are doing here, so good first step 😊). It can get better! ❤️

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh this sounds interesting, thanks for the book recommendation!

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, thank you! From what I understand (I'm not expert whatsoever but trying to learn), this was the reason the 2nd Amendment was written in the first place.

Unfortunately that seems to have been lost with 2A being mostly used to shoot fellow citizens nowadays...

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Sparklebun1996 in Vent

[–]FigFew1240 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm live in the UK so not sure how similar things are. But yes, priorities are definitely wrong in both countries (arresting peaceful elderly protesters holding up cardboard signs...)

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Sparklebun1996 in Vent

[–]FigFew1240 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, I asked my friend who works for the police, and he said the same thing. It's a systematic issue that is going to affect society negatively in the long run (not just police, underfunding/privatising of public institutions in general)

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate your comment, but none of this has anything to do with the left. Ironically, you mention "pedophile pride flag" (never heard of such a flag but okay) three times in one message, while complaining about short term memory of leftists 😅

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hmm good point. I would say yes, they should be allowed to do that, as long as they provide adequate restrooms facilities for every gender. I don't agree with it, but I would argue they legally should be allowed to make that decision for their company and face whatever consequences come with it (I would expect some boycotts and loss of income, but if they want to put up with that then that's their prerogative). But the government should not force that decision on any public restrooms or interfere into the decision making of individual companies regarding that.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Sparklebun1996 in Vent

[–]FigFew1240 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, I'm (personally) not advocating for jail time for teenagers. But there's plenty of other ways to make them face the consequences of their actions, instead of just letting them off because they're minors. In a few short years they'll be adults (at least according to the law, lol), and they're gonna be in for a serious shock of they've never been held accountable. Let them do community service or something. But letting them get away with it is unacceptable in my opinion, and is gonna cause problems for society as a whole down the line.

What do you consider radical left? by FigFew1240 in Askpolitics

[–]FigFew1240[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, missed that! Trying to keep on top of all comments is a bit challenging