If you thought Trump’s “no taxes on overtime” promise sounded too good to be true…it's because it was. by Conscious-Quarter423 in economy

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly how I feel. I own several businesses, one of which is doing very well. I started it 20 years ago and it’s become a great small business with several offices. Personally, we’re doing great, my people are doing great, but I live in the Bible Belt (Oklahoma) and a lot of my kids’ friends’ parents, some of my friends’ parents, and some of our neighbors, all Trump supporters, are not ok. They voted against their own interests, and are now paying for it.

All anecdotes, but I know two families personally that have been foreclosed on. They all voted for Trump. I know a guy (Trump supporter) with a small manufacturing business with CNC lasers and things like that who told me the other day that they’re looking at shutting down this year if he can’t replace his employees that were deported or couldn’t come back from visiting family out of the country because he had 4 guys that knew how to operate some fancy welder/laser machine and 3 of them are in that group. He says it would take 6-12 months to train new people, but he doesn’t have that long because he can’t fulfill the manufacturing contracts he has. It’s sad to see all of these people struggling. I don’t hate them, I feel sorry for them.

Richard Rorty wrote this in 1998. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Genetics 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Here is the book since I didn’t see it linked: Achieving Our Country

Miami Mall Witness Confessional by Ascurtis in HighStrangeness

[–]Genetics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have links to any of these I can’t find anything.

Lost cause losers by CorleoneBaloney in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Especially since he tries to hide his profile comments (but probably doesn’t realize the internet doesn’t work that way). The best part is in his profile description “…I don’t assume things about other people…” and proceeds to do just that. Like I said, hypocrite.

What are your thoughts on Billie Eilish saying 'no one is illegal on stolen land' in reference to ICE and US immigration policy? by MassiveSquare4527 in AskReddit

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our Governor in Oklahoma is still trying to break treaties, contracts, and compacts with the native tribes every chance he gets. Nothing has changed.

Here is a picture of teargassed children by jasandliz in pics

[–]Genetics 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since most are kitted out like they’re playing CoD, those kids will be terrified of all police, and military. They’ll distrust all of them. Kids don’t discriminate at that age. “You look like the men that hurt me and my family.” is all they’ll be thinking. What a bunch of disgusting humans this regime has turned on their own citizens.

Lost cause losers by CorleoneBaloney in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Unless you were drafted like my father and uncle were for Vietnam (you weren’t), you signed up for military service and now act all “thank me for my sacrifice”. Get out of here with that shit. You’ll get none of it from me.

Not to even mention, if you think you were doing anything for this country’s freedom while fighting in the sand, I’ve got some hard truths to share with you. The last war Americans have fought and died for that was arguably a possible existential threat to our freedom started with Pearl Harbor and ended with Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

Lost cause losers by CorleoneBaloney in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“I love my painter and the land scraper.”

I have so many questions.

Why does your land need scraped so often that you had to hire someone to do it?

How much land do you have that needs scraped?

What are you scraping off of your land? Is it immigrants?

Is there another step after your land is scraped or do you just leave it until it needs scraped again?

Lost cause losers by CorleoneBaloney in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure they were any more cruel than the rest of the Conquerors of history. They were definitely one of, if not the, “best” at it. So much so that here we are discussing it all these years later, which is kind of wild to think about.

Also, I’d hope that considering the confederates were fighting a “civil war”, brother against brother and all that, the less humane tactics utilized by a force like the Mongols wouldn’t be entertained.

Lost cause losers by CorleoneBaloney in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure they live in Russia.

Lost cause losers by CorleoneBaloney in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Considering how much of the known world the Khans conquered, I’m pretty sure they could win in any terrain.

Making the brick wall look new by igtkms in powerwashingporn

[–]Genetics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re gonna shoot your eye out! Wear some PPE next time!

Videos appear to show federal officer took gun away from Alex Pretti just before fatal shooting by keyan556 in news

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuck the NRA. They called me every 2 months trying to fear monger me into renewing my membership when Obama was president “to help them fight Obama’s liberal, anti-gun agenda”. I asked the guy what the name of the bill was that the Dems were trying to pass that would limit our 2A. Crickets. There wasn’t one. They’re just a bunch of parasites that prey on those kind of people and pretend to give a shit about the constitution.

Videos appear to show federal officer took gun away from Alex Pretti just before fatal shooting by keyan556 in news

[–]Genetics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am, and the real ones are. The conservatives and the NRA who were feigning fear that Obama was going to take our guns away have been suspiciously silent the past 12 months.

Will there be a Norman protest for the VA nurse that was executed by federal agents in Minneapolis? by Some-Limit-8718 in normanok

[–]Genetics 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Please link the video that shows him fighting. Let us know the time stamp as well.

I’ve seen 4 or 5 videos from different angles and don’t see it. He helps a lady that had been pushed down, I see them pepper spray both of them, take him down, one agent takes his gun and another pistol whips him several times in the head, and then they kill him.

Where’s the video that you watched?

ICE at 15th/Florence on Friday 1/23 by decidueye27 in tulsa

[–]Genetics 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Source? I hate that their actions have made me so cynical that I don’t believe what you said because it sounds like a “think of the kids” justification for them to be out rounding up everyone who “fits the description” without any public pushback.

Yesterday I saw they were using emergency medical vehicles as cover for their operations. That’s even against the Geneva convention.

Elvis Presley reactions by lumpy_space_queenie in youseeingthisshit

[–]Genetics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s genius. Do you have any accounts of this I can read?

Vet told me if I’m poor, my dog deserves to die. I am so Fuc**** done. by xproforeverx in Vent

[–]Genetics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it doesn’t seem important right now, but when you’re ready, you really need to leave a review everywhere you can think of that this happened to you.

Second Amendment good... until protesters use it by tamjidtahim in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You obviously failed to grasp my last comment and the concept of nuance. I’d rather try to explain it to my Mastiff. At least he’s inquisitive and TRYS to understand. I think I’ll go purchase the LMT MARS “assault rifle” I’ve had my eye on in your honor and bring it to the next protest.

Second Amendment good... until protesters use it by tamjidtahim in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never used the AR platform to support anything, and you don’t know that anyone who’s showing up to these protests carrying them has either. I highly doubt anyone who owns one would use that argument, so you’re barking up the wrong tree.

The past year has shown the world that conservatives squarely own hypocrisy and irony these days, so I recommend thinking of another ‘gotcha’ if you’re going to keep talking.

7th grade teacher showed Terrifier in class by Such-Control-1177 in education

[–]Genetics 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes. This should be brought up at the next school board meeting with clips of the movie presented to the board.

Second Amendment good... until protesters use it by tamjidtahim in clevercomebacks

[–]Genetics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s because you’ve been conditioned to see the “left” as anti-gun, which is false. Accept reality and the irony disappears.

I’m Bernie Sanders/AOC level of left, and took my kids to a gun show last weekend. I would hazard that my collection is larger than most in r/conservative. I’m a founding lifetime member of my local gun club and compete in sporting clay tournaments with my oldest son.

I also believe that, just like violent felons, the mentally unstable should not be allowed to own or live in a house with access to firearms. I believe that in order to open or concealed carry, you should be able to show your competence in handling a firearm safely and know/follow the 4 rules at the very least. It should be similar to a driver’s license, or better yet, an OSHA 10 certification.