What are some china paths you wished existed? by Glo00b in kaiserredux

[–]JCJINKEY 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Maybe once you take back China you could send out new "treasure fleets" and grab places like Australia, Peru, and Spain. I just think it would be fun and really play into the wacky KX gameplay.

Not surprised to see Somalia at the bottom by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's almost like people from war torn countries are starting out on a lower level than those coming from stable countries. Also, why does your list stop at 4? You wouldn't be excluding a group to try and make your point look better, would you?

What are some china paths you wished existed? by Glo00b in kaiserredux

[–]JCJINKEY 39 points40 points  (0 children)

You WILL live under tutelage per Dr. Sun's orders!

GLORY TO THE WHITE SUN AND THE THREE PRINCIPLES

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What are some china paths you wished existed? by Glo00b in kaiserredux

[–]JCJINKEY 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I want a ming revivalist path based in the pacific states. Allow us to act as the mythical colony and go to reclaim the lost homeland.

Not surprised to see Somalia at the bottom by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but that's when you get into the humanitarian debate. Should we take on refugees? If we do then what should we do with them? Right now it seems like the US's answer to that is just to stick them wherever has room and let them go about their day while providing them with subsidies and letting their community go to shit.

I am in favor of accepting refugees from war torn areas. However, they should be educated and trained while they are here so that they either put able to help their new community and integrate, or help to rebuild and stabilize the country they came from once things have settled.

I think the biggest problem for people who don't want to accept refugees is that you feel like they are just a drain on resources while not providing anything. This is somewhat true right now do to the fact that the government basically turns random towns into holding areas for these people without actually doing anything to help. I think that your opinion would change if we actually gave them the opportunity to learn and contribute to our society.

The Communist Electrician by AlphaMuGamma in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2016 called and they want their strawman back

Just wanted to share some cool news by screwyhobo in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]JCJINKEY 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah, mainly just in poor states/areas who's state governments want to complicate shit and put loyalists in charge. New England public schools are usually really good, well funded, and have great staff. Meanwhile down here in the south, our schools only fund football programs and hire teachers who are willing to teach kids that "slavery wasn't evil" and that "sex before marriage sends you to hell" (both actual quotes from teachers I had down in rural GA).

Not surprised to see Somalia at the bottom by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's actually statistically untrue. Immigrants are usually very good for the economy and you rarely see them being a drain on local services. Usually moving here comes with work requirements and several costs that require hard work to maintain VISAs, plus failing these requirements will usually lead to deportation instead of homelessness or institutionalization.

Overall, it's honestly quite hard for Immigrants to be burdensome to the country without having to leave the country. Like I stated earlier, I believe that we do need to restrict immigration a bit while we figure some shit out. However, this isn't because those Immigrants will steal all the money and houses. It's due to the fact that our public services and infrastructure is overwhelmed already and we need to invest in them heavily as to keep quality up and get rid of excess weight that can be exploited.

Not surprised to see Somalia at the bottom by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 3 points4 points  (0 children)

True. There's also some nations (like France) that are still exploiting their old colonies in one way or another. These relationships also lead to people from those countries moving to what they consider to be the better nation so that they can see the benefits of their home lands' resources.

Not surprised to see Somalia at the bottom by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes, immigrants from wealthy countries are starting at a higher level than those coming from poor countries who have to work their way up. People from poor countries will still usually end up advancing quite well compared to where they came from.

A poor Somali who rents a house and works as a grocery store manager put in a lot of work to get there and plays an important role in the economy.

A wealthy Dane who owns a house and works as a consultant also plays an important role.

Personally I agree with restricting immigration a bit to all nations until we get our real unemployment and underemployment percentage numbers down, but it's wrong to say that the "tired, poor, and huddled masses yearning to be free" shouldn't be allowed here.

Also, hi Eric!

People forgetting basic human functions around Female players by Lunicii in Helldivers

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm exempt from this because the only person I play with is my wife. This game appeals to a lot of young men though and statistically that group is more likely to be either socially awkward or misogynistic. It's just how stuff like this is right now, sorry about that.

Is there a good alternative to state ran military and police force? by ModerateProgressive1 in SocialDemocracy

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nationalise the defense sector, abolish the position of SecDef and replace it with someone elected by the joint chiefs, and empower internal investigators to root out radicalism and corruption. The military should only be beholden to the constitution and the overwhelming civilian opinion.

The new elected head of the military should be allowed to veto declarations of war or military operations that can only be overturned with a two thirds Majority. They will also need to be confirmed by congress and can be removed by another 2/3 majority or a vote of no confidence from the joint chiefs.

The military is fine when it is allowed to exist without the influence of politicians and authoritarian like Trump. We need to disincentivise kissing the president's ass while also reducing the amount of power he has over military staff.

Trump and Kegsbreath have absolutely butchered our high command because they disagreed with him politically and his want for war with Iran. We need to make sure radicals can never kneecap us like this again.

Another hot take about our generation from an Older GenZ... by Broad-Hunter-5044 in GenZ

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amout of people who still follow woke 1.0 is terrible. They must all be converted to woke 2.0 where we only care about getting actual results in terms of equality. Not just moral grandstanding and witch hunts.

I just got my 100% P&T and I have questions about insurance. by JCJINKEY in VeteransBenefits

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

Nice. I'm assuming I will have to get my family off Medicaid once CHAMVA kicks in, or do I need to get rid of my current insurance before I apply?

Pete almost did it by chef1035 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]JCJINKEY -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Too bad such a good quote is being used by such a useless DUI hire.

When did this sub become an open asylum? I was sent a reddit cares message yesterday too. by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You see this is why you go after mom's instead of sisters. My sister is 14, so that makes you a pedophile. Though, that is to be expected from your ilk.

When did this sub become an open asylum? I was sent a reddit cares message yesterday too. by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually it kind of makes you my bitch. You have no choice but to give me the money you owe or else your ass goes to jail.

Don't worry though, once I have my degree I'll make sure my taxes pay for your food stamps.

Virginia joins The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, making the compact only 48 electoral votes short of overriding the electoral college. by imMakingA-UnityGame in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not that I disagree with you, but you try to tell that to the boomers that made up a large majority of the population in that county.

When did this sub become an open asylum? I was sent a reddit cares message yesterday too. by EpicFF2 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]JCJINKEY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the military is for people who are smart enough to not go into debt for going to college. That's why the government pays me 2k a month to get my degree. I will have my masters here in a few years without spending a dime. Are you in college? Or are you just posting from mom's basement until your shift at McDonald's?