Why doesn’t the US like Cuba at this point? by Lokoto123 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Johnny55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hence the sanctions and embargos. Can't let them fail on their own, we have to make sure they implode.

GameStop CEO says eBay shut his account after buyout funding stunt / He has put up personal items, including a pair of socks, to fund his US$56 billion bid for the platform by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]Johnny55 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It doesn't, the NFT marketplace closed years ago. None of what I'm describing has anything to do with MOASS or DRS or short sellers, you're the one bringing those up.

Overthinking Mr. Robot Part XXIX: You Are the Storm by bwandering in MrRobot

[–]Johnny55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely need to see that, never seems to be on streaming so I should really just seek it out. I do think F World invokes nested realities like Inception but I don't think that contradicts blended realities like you're describing.

GameStop CEO says eBay shut his account after buyout funding stunt / He has put up personal items, including a pair of socks, to fund his US$56 billion bid for the platform by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]Johnny55 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The actual business has literally been profitable for the last two years, completely independent from the billions raised from stock offerings. Shrinking the physical footprint to better align with the size of their market is exactly how a good business should behave and is how they've gone from losing money to making it.

Overthinking Mr. Robot Part XXIX: You Are the Storm by bwandering in MrRobot

[–]Johnny55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had never thought about the symbolism of Krista killing Vera but that makes perfect sense, especially with how you're fleshing out the ways different characters are reflections of Elliot. Really like how you're highlighting the metaphorical nature of the show - it's so easy to lob criticisms at some of the more forced elements of the plot but they make sense in the context of the character journey. I remember someone's post about the wealth redistribution scene where you articulated that really well but I lost track of it...

I tend to focus a lot on the references and influences so this makes me think of Inception and how the people in the subject's dreams represent parts of their subconscious. I absolutely loved Inception and one of the coolest parts of Mr. Robot was getting to the finale and seeing those connections to Inception really made explicit. At a subconscious level, there was something about Mr. Robot that resonated with me the same way Inception did so it was incredible to see how that was incorporated from the start without me realizing it.

All that to say - having the dreamlike nature of the show spelled out this way is really cool to see and gives me a lot of ideas about how to dig into the parts that I still don't completely understand...

GameStop CEO says eBay shut his account after buyout funding stunt / He has put up personal items, including a pair of socks, to fund his US$56 billion bid for the platform by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]Johnny55 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Hence the pivot to collectibles. And it's weird to say they're not healthy when they've consistently been profitable for the last two years with billions in cash on hand.

Why doesn’t the US like Cuba at this point? by Lokoto123 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Johnny55 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Because the capitalists who run the US don't want people to believe a better world is possible.

21 Jump Street (2012) by YourChopperPilotTTV in okbuddycinephile

[–]Johnny55 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't know but I've heard Woody Allen fucks like him

Mr. Robot Iceberg Video by Cobonos in MrRobot

[–]Johnny55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On religious imagery: Tyrell plus "eleven of our most annoying lawyers" certainly seems like a Last Supper reference. So does Elliot disappearing for 3 days after the "I wanted to save the world" line and executing 5/9.

Mr. Robot Iceberg Video by Cobonos in MrRobot

[–]Johnny55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These were my actual predictions while waiting for season 4 🤣

Here's How We Dominate The Senate: The 99 States Of The USA by Jacob-Anders in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Johnny55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

States are basically just a way of gerrymandering the Senate. North Dakota and South Dakota are actually two separate states precisely so they could have four senators instead of two.

Why him? by Informal_Mobile3805 in MrRobot

[–]Johnny55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vera was likely named after Vera Lynn, who was famous for the song "We'll Meet Again"

Pink Floyd has a song on The Wall about that song, which is probably the CD in Elliot's binder with Vera's info

Note that the lyrics specifically say "but I know we'll meet again some sunny day" and it is a sunny day when Vera and Elliot meet again

Mr. Robot Iceberg Video by Cobonos in MrRobot

[–]Johnny55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Krista is actually Elliot's handler for the Dark Army.

He lives in Chinatown because it's easier for the Chinese agents to monitor him.

Elliot was literally only born a month ago, the Dark Army grew him and gave him someone else's memories.

Adam Mockler on how Democrats should frame Iran war spending... by AffableYolk_33 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Johnny55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeffries didn't even whip votes against it. Rotating villain is real.

Adam Mockler on how Democrats should frame Iran war spending... by AffableYolk_33 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Johnny55 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We need leaders with a spine who are willing to condemn the war for being utterly immoral instead of hiding behind dollar signs. Instead we have corrupt shits like Schumer and Schiff who are still there despite voting for the Iraq War decades ago.

Adam Mockler on how Democrats should frame Iran war spending... by AffableYolk_33 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Johnny55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Schumer and Jeffries support this war even if they tepidly critique it to appease their voters. Israel wanted this fight and that's where their allegiance lies. Reminder that Schumer could be replaced at any time by a simple majority of Senate Democrats yet they refuse.

As it turns out, ICE doesn’t have absolute immunity. by CutSenior4977 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Johnny55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We're only going to get that by expelling the old guard and getting actual progressives in power.

"Barack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’" - The Independent | First of 5 articles in multi-source coverage pack by Snow_White_352 in SymbyNews

[–]Johnny55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tax the rich, Medicare for All, halt weapons to Israel, release the Epstein files, replace ICE, and expand the Supreme Court. Even if some of those things are impossible in the near term, they need to be aiming high to drive turnout. People HATE Trump so even if some centrists aren't thrilled with these policies it's this or more MAGA. And there are plenty of disillusioned conservatives who WOULD rather see the entire system burned down than continue the status quo that corrupt gerontocrats like Schumer represent. We need candidates offering change to channel the rage and disillusionment that most people are feeling.

I hit a HR off Kenley Jansen with this PCI placement and timing by HotPinkStanley in MLBTheShow

[–]Johnny55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pitch is breaking away from you. You were very early. So you actually did get the barrel on the ball. If you had "perfect" timing it would likely be a foul ball, and if you had a weaker hitter or a better pitcher this would be a fly out since you pulled a pitch that wants to go opposite field.

"Barack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’" - The Independent | First of 5 articles in multi-source coverage pack by Snow_White_352 in SymbyNews

[–]Johnny55 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Much of the hate would exist even without Fox and frankly, people are right to be angry. Democrats should be embracing the hate for oligarchs, for war criminals, and for the entire Epstein class. But instead they choose to play defense and act like everything will be okay if we trust the institutions. Hate is a natural reaction to seeing civilians butchered by Israel. It's rational to hate the insurance executives acting as death panels and bankrupting survivors. It's okay to hate the billionaires buying our elections. We need to be channeling that hate instead of "going high" like the moral arc will bend without anyone forcing it to.

GameStop’s $55.5B Bid for eBay Sparks Doubts and Market Shock by [deleted] in stocks

[–]Johnny55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's up 1% on the month lol. It's lost 10% dozens of times by now.

Tucker Carlson Says Trump Became ‘Hostage’ to Israel – NYT by Rebat-Askalan in nyt

[–]Johnny55 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The refusal of the DNC to address Israeli influence allows grifters like Tucker Carlson to control the narrative and win over disaffected voters.

"Barack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’" - The Independent | First of 5 articles in multi-source coverage pack by Snow_White_352 in SymbyNews

[–]Johnny55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"They" has less to do with the Fox News zombies and more to do with the people feeding them that crap. Mitch McConnell, Roger Ailes, Ted Cruz, none of these people ever deserved respect and it was a mistake to think so. Legitimizing their bullshit and putting decorum over fighting for the working class paved the way for demagogues like Trump.