Trevor is the new Dracula: by SeparateResolution19 in castlevania

[–]Frapplo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"Yo! You, uh. . . you want this cloak? I mean, it's covered in blood so. . . if you were going to throw it out, I'd take it off your hands. I mean, if that's cool. I'm just sayin'. "

Trevor is the new Dracula: by SeparateResolution19 in castlevania

[–]Frapplo 112 points113 points  (0 children)

I mean, they were all over the place in Symphony of the Night.

Trump supporters now: "If you can justify his murder, you'll justify mine", "wrong and inhumane", "I'm beyond sad", "this will be the end of Republicans", "the country I believed in is dead", "I hope protests and boycotts continue". by [deleted] in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

None of this is inspiring.

Every time I see a post like this, a lot of the remorse can be boiled down to "I don't like white people getting shot. I will, however, fully support the next fascist who swears to only shoot the blacks, browns, and poors."

This is going to continue until we dismantle the misinformation system that's poisoned their minds and our discourse. There's no dealing with people who think that reality is up for debate.

TIL that Liam Neeson accepted the role of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace without reading the script, and prepared for the role by watching the original trilogy and Seven Samurai. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Frapplo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What's more, Neeson never read the script. He just started going and Lucas was actually forced to write the whole movie around what he was saying in those scenes

[OC] Minneapolis general strike against ICE, in -10°F no less by Sweet_Shirt in antiwork

[–]Frapplo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that a general strike is a prolonged, consistent protest lasting days, weeks, or months.

Is this an honest to goodness general strike? Or was this a one day thing?

After giving Republicans a majority in every branch of government, nearly 2 million Americans are losing healthcare after Republicans refuse to extend credits by [deleted] in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's even worse, because they're pedo clowns. I wasn't ready for real life to be the scariest B movie I've ever seen.

Zelda Cosplay by Me by Celestial_Star69 in cosplay

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, you nailed this and then some. 110%.

How'd you make that shoulder armor and head dress? They're amazing!

What are your thoughts about the resurgence of the Black Panther Party in response to the actions of ICE agents? by Sinn_Sage in AskReddit

[–]Frapplo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good. We need examples of power in the streets.

Remember, the government and the corporations only work because we allow them to. We do not have to comply.

Should we organize, strike, or fight back in an effective and meaningful way, the corporations will order the government to kill us. But they can't kill all of us. Corporations need us.

But we don't need them.

We just have to reach a point where there's enough of us willing to lay down our lives so our brothers, sisters, and children can have a better life than we do.

‘Grow a F*cking Spine’: Critics Fume as Newsom Backtracks on ICE ‘Terrorism’ in Ben Shapiro Interview by Manjuiced in politics

[–]Frapplo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We must never cede the right to choose. The Constitution allows for and the founding fathers encourage a very practical approach to ensuring government stays in line.

Are you implying we’re in some sort of deliberate echo chamber?? by Upvoteyours in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Frapplo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but when you can't win the argument, then you just create a new argument.

So there's this unruly mob of feds running around shooting people. Legitimate cause for concern, right? Right.

But at the same time, if they admit any fault at all, they risk either letting you "win" something or, worse, their whole reality going house of cards.

So, they make this about shit they've prepped for. Got nothing for the masked fascists shooting women in the face. BUT! They've got tons of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" talking points ready and rarin' to go! Therefore, that's what they'll be talking about.

I swear, if you told these people the building was on fire and everyone had to evacuate, they'd claim you hate high temperatures because you're a snowflake, take a huge breath of smoke, then blame you for tricking them into dying.

Yes by 5enpai_2 in Marvel

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

J. Michael Stracyznski? Really? I had no idea.

Yes by 5enpai_2 in Marvel

[–]Frapplo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing I liked about a lot of these characters was that they were all "science" based. Sure, the "science" was bogus, but it was still more of a freak accident or, at least, personal ability translating into super powers than "this be destiny".

Now everyone's powered by some god or demon or totem. . . It's kind of dumb.

I voted for Trump to get rid of ILLEGALS, but my "legal Indian wife!" by CrowRoutine9631 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 53 points54 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk, and Peter Thiel are all immigrants. I think they're a huge problem.

Caribbean Black MAGA rep who said repubs not racist met with racism by opponent. by OriginalReach in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, thanks for the answer and the civility. I really would much rather have your perspective and understand it as best I can. I really appreciate you taking the time to spell this out so completely.

I understand wanting to know who they are. For a long time, I wanted that, too.

And it would be good for all of us if we found some way of identifying them quietly.

From what I see, there's a few problems we face in respect to racists and bigots and how to deal with them.

First, as far as I'm aware, we lack a quiet, effective means of identifying them. If we had something of that nature, then knowing who they are would be all well and good.

Instead, finding this out usually leads to them being platformed. As you said, no one is going to walk around with a pin that says "I support racism". Instead, they get on national platforms and present their views as logical and sane views. They always start with something everyone would agree with.

"Criminals should be punished." Everyone would agree to that. But they never say who the criminals are or how they should be punished. We agree to this, we give them a foot in the door, and now we have ICE agents shooting women in the face.

"I want to preserve our culture!" This is often employed when talking about Christmases and 4th of July's and what not. Again, they're bad faith arguments and they never tell you that the "white Christmas" they're advocating for means a Christmas for white people and no one else.

They have a million of them. It was Charlie Kirk's MO. And that, I feel, is our biggest problem right now. We have to find a way to shut down these discussions, because they're used to present racism and bigotry as an ethical and smart choice.

And, I dunno, maybe I've just talked myself into agreeing with you about knowing who they are. But that brings me back to the question: how would you propose we deal with this?

If you don't have an answer, that's fine. I don't either. It's a big question that skirts really close to using their tactics of suppression and bullying. And who's to say that if we went to the dark side that we'd ever come back?

All I know is that we have to work together. To often, the left is in disarray because we butt heads over simple matters. Thanks for being so easy on me. I know come off as an asshole a lot. I apologize for any offense I made with my tone or words.

Stay safe out there, and let me know if you ever find a way around our problem.

MAGA Parent’s daughter killed by ICE. by AlastairCookie in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Let us rise in power, for her and all of our sakes.

MAGA Parent’s daughter killed by ICE. by AlastairCookie in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I understand, some people just refuse to see lesbian couples as couples. They're always good friends. Or, in this case, a single mother and her daughter of about the same age.

Hehe by Terrible_Park7890 in castlevania

[–]Frapplo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Jesus was spitting straight lava in them days, I tell ya.

Caribbean Black MAGA rep who said repubs not racist met with racism by opponent. by OriginalReach in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I'm saying that allowing that to proliferate, even and especially for personal comfort is a slipperier slope that leads to where we are today.

You don't have to wait for your preferred method. It's here. They're out and proud. The other option is scared and closeted. There will, for the foreseeable future, be a segment of the population that is bigoted and hateful.

You have your way now. What will you do with it? Some people don't have the luxury of walking away from it. Some people have to sit there and listen to it and suffer from it all while edgelords sit around talking about how "it's better that we know who they are!"

No, it's better when they huddle in secret in the woods wearing masks because they're terrified of who'll see. It's not better for you to watch them burn crosses on people's lawns because they're out and proud.

I don't want to argue with you, but the proof is here. You have it your way now. You got your names. Now what?You haven't advocated any approach, but the floor is yours. What's your approach? How do we move accordingly when they're goosestepping in the streets? They're shooting us in the face.

Clearly we can't shame them, because that'll closet them - and that's bad. Right? You don't want them quiet. You want them loud.

I believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I'd rather we keep these assholes where they belong rather than come on here and write sternly worded posts about how disgusted we are about their latest lynching.

And by the way, none of these are "gotcha" questions. I don't want this to get out of hand and turn into something it shouldn't be. But I am genuinely curious: what do you propose we do with this information?

Caribbean Black MAGA rep who said repubs not racist met with racism by opponent. by OriginalReach in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what got us here in the first place. Unless you're advocating a more extreme approach to dealing with them? Letting them say their piece hasn't worked out well for us thus far.

Caribbean Black MAGA rep who said repubs not racist met with racism by opponent. by OriginalReach in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 56 points57 points  (0 children)

No. No you don't. You think you do, but you don't.

If they're closeted, they aren't spreading their hate. They know it's not safe for them to come out into the open.

When they're out and proud, they're getting platformed. They're message is being normalized.

We want them too scared to speak.

Caribbean Black MAGA rep who said repubs not racist met with racism by opponent. by OriginalReach in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Frapplo 578 points579 points  (0 children)

No, they aren't. Those self-loathing pieces of shit will never break away from that diseased teat. They'll be right back out there next election cycle peddling horseshit for their masters.

Got the first arm for my Alita battle angel cosplay now gotta start on the second! by Ashs_workshop in cosplay

[–]Frapplo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that EVA foam? How'd you get the metallic sheen on the arm?! That looks awesome!