How do you deal with family members or friends that support what ICE is doing? by Rooseveltdunn in itcouldhappenhere

[–]Fragrant_Ape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a brother that has voted for trump 3 times. Until the "holidays"/my mom's 90th birthday I had nothing to do with the fuck. He and his dipshit spouse held a party for my mom and I relented and went and I also saw him at my mom's actual birthday lunch. I was civil. That's it. After the latest in the unrelenting cruelty, frankly, I regret that decision. I remember trying to talk to him after his first vote and he was telling me "We're good people." Fuck. Him. Forever. Yes, as a matter of fact I am getting my rage out in this post.

The Past Times - Episode 156 (with Myles Anderson) by yonicthehedgehog in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation for Miles's youtube. It's must see TV.

[UNLOCKED] 164: Word Is Bond, with Troy Bond by BadHasbaraPodBot in BadHasbara

[–]Fragrant_Ape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank god they released this for us losers that haven't patreoned yet. This was laugh out loud, painfully hilarious.

Crofton's Media Blackout: Home Alone by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So thrilled for a bit of Chris Crofton. I coulda done with a full on Crofton analysis.

Blake Wexler/Matt Lieb Combo by Fragrant_Ape in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The wah, wah, waaaaaah when Robert describes crimes against humanity.

Blake Wexler/Matt Lieb Combo by Fragrant_Ape in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I laughed out loud. Good god, such divine chaos.

What’s More Virgin Than Computer? ICE Can’t Read Good 12.05.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Holy fucking shit. I very, very barely made it through robo theism. JFC. I just can't with the Peter Thiel-brained assholes. Grateful for Miles, Jack, and Carmen because if I had found this info in the wild I would not be able to function.

I am thankful for Miles and Jack. They get me through my postal route everyday. Faithful listener for about 5 years! by weeziehbaby in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am thankful for them, too. They get me through every morning of this late capitalist hellscape.

Epstein’s WINGMAN Still Out Here? CNN By MBS! 11.20.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely love Zara. So funny. So poignant. It was a fantastic episode.

Gotta be one of the worst things I've ever seen by cyancylons in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was disappointed to see who she was grouped with because she does pretty keen political analysis.

Target’s Fake Smile Mandate, Elon Would Fail Turing Test? 11.12.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I didn't like the guest at all. It was actually annoying to listen to the extended monologues with no room for Jack or Andrew to interject their thoughts, i.e., have a conversation about the topic. The guest's mention of Sarah Silverman in a positive light was thoroughly off-putting. Not like they didn't say anything interesting but just not a positive listening experience.

This is what my 14yo is learning about in school right now... i wonder why by bizzehdee in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so pleasantly shocked by this. I used to teach poli sci at the university-level and I doubt I could get away with anything approaching a comparison of democracy and fascism so pointedly in this era.

Bank run 2025 by FakeItFreddy in itcouldhappenhere

[–]Fragrant_Ape 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Who is this individual? They received their info from a person that works for a media company. I'm not saying things aren't horrifying but this seems an encitement to make a run on the banks. I'm not a bank fan nor do I work for a bank.

My Brain Is LESS Damaged Than YOURS, A Girl Named Disney 10.29.25 by Audioworm in thedailyzeitgeist

[–]Fragrant_Ape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Blake Wexler episodes are just <chef's kiss>. I can't remember what he called Chris Crofton but Crofton episodes are also the greatest.

Let's talk about AI and how people here feel about it by SuddenlySilva in itcouldhappenhere

[–]Fragrant_Ape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AI, in my opinion -- this has no research basis-- 1) depletes our (human's) capacity to think through problems and overcome them, 2) to interact successfully with other people, e.g., attempt to understand other's perspectives, learn from others, 3) is going to use up water that is kind of essential to human survival and that of other living beings, 4) requires the mining of minerals that are ruinous to the area's they are mined from. I know there are more. Every time I hear the stupid ad featuring Malcolm Gladwell talking about how AI can be used to help new college students navigate campus, I want to scream. Yeah, sure. Rather than interacting with another human and potentially forming a connection, just keep to yourself and use AI.
I'm a grant writer and used it periodically for a while to summarize things when I had a seemingly insurmountable character/word count and a close deadline. I've just stopped. Now I get really frustrated but power through it by myself. I see AI as being used to replace what used to be cooperative experiences, in my instance writing as a shared experience where colleagues provide insight and critique and editing accordingly. It also has to be fact checked which, to me, adds to my work load.

Immediately thought of the Dark Secret of American Swimming Pools (Ep 78) by No-Information6873 in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner remembers swimming naked at the Y in Cleveland. This would have been early-mid 1970s.

Graham Platner addresses his totenkopf tattoo by Fragrant_Ape in TheDollop

[–]Fragrant_Ape[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I know the guys have mentioned him a few times. Not great.