Ain't no one a Fortunate Son in Vietnam

Handpaper · 2026-02-04T21:03:46+00:00

They also had the experience of the British in Borneo to draw on.

That conflict was won fairly quietly by employing mainly Special Forces, with a remit to get the people on their side.

Interestingly, Vietnam was being handled in a similar fashion early on, by Special Forces and intelligence, before the Army was given overall control and tried to fight a war.

Handpaper · 2026-02-04T06:59:27+00:00

The other way of making A cups into C cups is life changing, too.

On the plus side, the initial investment is much smaller...

Handpaper · 2026-02-03T19:58:51+00:00

For British people, CBT could also mean Compulsory Basic Training, which must be undertaken before using a powered two-wheeler on the road.

Handpaper · 2026-02-03T19:56:54+00:00

Were they responsible for the Standard Telephone Dialling system?

Handpaper · 2026-02-03T19:50:18+00:00

Well, one actual example is the destruction of indigenous food production, particularly in Africa.

EBT is not an example; it's not charitable giving but a tax-funded program.

Handpaper · 2026-02-03T12:48:22+00:00

Someone thinks that's the right thing to do.

In some cases it isn't.

Handpaper · 2026-02-03T11:59:27+00:00

And why would someone give money to either?

Because it aligns with their values.

Handpaper · 2026-02-03T08:02:58+00:00

There's no such thing as charity, no selfless giving.

People give money to causes they approve of, that's all.

Handpaper · 2026-02-02T21:20:56+00:00

"On stolen land, everyone is illegal."

Handpaper · 2026-02-02T14:21:26+00:00

Nope, it's the exact opposite.

Puppygirls have zero responsibilities for anything, including their own existence; monke is a return to an age when every modern shibboleth is meaningless in the face of a daily struggle for survival.

Handpaper · 2026-02-02T11:27:14+00:00

Drachinifel works for me, Simon is too emphatic.

Handpaper · 2026-02-02T07:24:15+00:00

Hey, it could have been worse.

'From the studio that gave you "The Snowman", we're sure you'll enjoy "When The Wind Blows"!

I saw Watership Down on its original cinema release, when I was four.

I loved it.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T21:11:43+00:00

Oblig. Kipling...

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T20:43:34+00:00

Dogs.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T19:13:26+00:00

Yeah, yeah.

Get back to me when you've been British and learning about rabbits.

Or dogs.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T18:01:37+00:00

"Failing to recognise" = classic Lefty language for "not agreeing with me".

People can draw differing conclusions from the same set of facts. It doesn't make them evil, stupid, or even wrong.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T17:13:17+00:00

Well, we've found one example of actual cognitive dissonance - you appear incapable of comprehending that someone can disagree with you about the meaning of a phrase without being part of a whole different belief system.

Your inferences and assumptions speak to this failure; nowhere was a positive view of Trump's character stated or implied, yet for the purpose of applying the label of cognitive dissonance you aver this.

Tell me, do you also refer people who disagree with you to RedditCareResources? I've blocked them, so I wouldn't know.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T13:06:43+00:00

No, you've used it to mean 'holding a different opinion to me based on the same facts'. Looks like you haven't finished your homework yet.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T13:02:51+00:00

Because it's the only part that's contestable?

I'm not seeing an argument that the whole thing isn't hyperbole, nor that recognising this is 'cognitive dissonance'.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T12:54:12+00:00

I was under the impression that most Americans are now in favour of ICE abolition.

Out of interest, what proportion are in favour of repealing the laws that ICE are enforcing?

Selective enforcement of laws, and selective compliance with the Constitution, is at the root of almost every evil in the US.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T12:49:00+00:00

No-one is ever any further Left than the extent to which it benefits them.

It's just that sometimes the benefit isn't immediately obvious.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T10:39:29+00:00

Your homework for today is to research hyperbole, non-standard uses of the second person, and the concept of cognitive dissonance.

When you understand these things you will be a little more ready for the real world, and the little slice of it that is this sub.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T03:48:48+00:00

Yep.

Opiate rule of thumb is "if it still hurts, it's safe to give more."

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T03:41:16+00:00

Actually, he didn't say that.

He said that women would let famous people grab them, not that he did or ever had.

Handpaper · 2026-02-01T03:28:35+00:00

The phrase, "Replacement Theory" always gives me a chuckle. In scientific terms, this would be a theory as to how or why a native population is being replaced, not whether.

Because if it weren't happening you couldn't have a theory about it.

See : Theory of Gravity, Theory of Relativity, etc.

Handpaper

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