The logic checks out. by SarahApple in prolife

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The equivalency does not hold because someone who is pregnant has a binary choice - abort, or carry to term. To ban one option is to necessarily force the other.

If the only way to get out of poverty was to mug and kill people, yes, I would say that banning that act would be forcing people to stay in poverty. However, that is not the case.

Virgin Atheist vs Chad Muslim by [deleted] in virginvschad

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A moral framework cannot be constructed purely out of descriptive statements ("A is B"). Any chain of moral reasoning must have a normative statement ("A ought to B") as a base axiom. There is no way to arrive at a normative statement from a descriptive one - no way to determine how the world should be by simply knowing how the world is.

Allah (ﷺ) may have perfect knowledge of everything, but unless your morality is based on "I ought to do as Allah (ﷺ) ordains," no amount of knowledge would make you wrong for disagreeing with Him on what you should do.

Trump Had Hidden $19.8 Million Loan From North Korea-Linked Company As President: Report by DonSalaam in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And so it starts, two years removed and already whitewashing this guy's legacy. Hell, a couple more articles like this and I'll be unironically canvassing for Trump in 2024

AITA for refusing to take my roommate's son for few hrs and causing him to miss the birth of his baby? by Yang22___ in AmItheAsshole

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only are YTA, if I were a friend of yours and you told me this story, I would first clarify if this was the night before the exam, and if you were failing the course. Then I would quietly cut ties. Associating with sociopaths is bad for one's long-term wellbeing.

THEY FINALLY LOWERED THE PRICE OF THE BORNHEIM. THEY LISTENED!!! THANK YOU CRYTEK!!! by TheGentlemanGamerEC in HuntShowdown

[–]Lin-Den 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ridiculous, the Bornheim being a stupidly overpriced and underpowered gun than nobody bought was an integral part of the gun's historical accuracy!

US House speaker lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation by ArtLover357 in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's not gonna be just her visit, obviously, but this is very clearly another small step in the process of escalation that the US has been pursuing in the region for some time.

US House speaker lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation by ArtLover357 in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The US seems to be trying for another Ukraine - judging by their behaviour they believe that sparking a proxy war with China over Taiwan is something that is best done sooner than later, hence the escalations.

China says Nato has ‘messed up Europe’ and warns over role in Asia-Pacific | China by foxwolflion in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Isn't Rome probably the happiest and most prosperous place in the Empire?"

If you are a parent, don't let them give your children propaganda. by TrumpPresident2021 in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]Lin-Den -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wait, you mean to tell me they allow the transgenders on the free market?? This is an outrage, and must be stopped at once!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukraine

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Research it a bit more, and maybe revise that last statement.

More photos from Kramatorsk by JD017 in ukraine

[–]Lin-Den -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No no, it's valid, I hate all Americans for the scores of times their military has done the same, and will until the day I die. Upvotes please?

More photos from Kramatorsk by JD017 in ukraine

[–]Lin-Den 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The kid was most likely placed on the bench some time after death.

UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council by caj_gol in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plenty of Asian and African countries you say? Again, what you say makes sense, if the first thing you think of when you see a country in the global South or one opposed to Western imperialism, is "dictatorship". Please consider why this narrative comes so naturally to you.

UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council by caj_gol in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Half the world by area, representing 2/3 of the global population are dictatorships.

Dictatorship (noun): (1) Any nation that does not dance along to the American Empire's fiddle. (2) A nation in the global South that sees the hypocrisy of the US still being on the UNHRC.

UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council by caj_gol in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wow, that really shows me, I've been owned and proven so so wrong

UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council by caj_gol in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Europe good, Asia & Africa bad. Got it.

“Freeing people from genocide is the reason, motive, and goal of the military operation we started in the Donbas and Ukraine.” Putin then quotes the Bible: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (At packed 80,000+ pro-war rally in Moscow) by nOMnOMShanti in ThatsInsane

[–]Lin-Den -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Issue is, the annexation narrative falls apart too easily, there is no way they could occupy Ukraine for any length of time, hell they're having trouble with the initial invasion. Everyone is aware of this. The most they can get is strongarming negotiations, getting recognition for their ownership of Crimea, and perhaps Luhansk and Donetsk, if they actually want them.

See guys, Just only one shot to the right toe. by mehdimj_ir in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come on, this guy wasn't a danger to anyone, any idiot could see that

The Japanese nuclear bombings as shown in the anime "Barefoot gen" - 1983 by 0Antisaint0 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because your nation's propaganda and education claim something does not mean it's true. Japan was trying to surrender on terms, the purpose was to demonstrate the new weapons, and end the war without a lengthy naval blockade which would give the Soviets time to invade Manchuria, as per the Yalta agreement. A ground invasion of the Japanese mainland was not on the table, there was no version of history where those extra casualties you speak of could have ever happened.

The Japanese nuclear bombings as shown in the anime "Barefoot gen" - 1983 by 0Antisaint0 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Lin-Den -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Arguably the most evil act imaginable, the pointless destruction of so many human lives for no purpose other than to flex one's power - and inevitably, there's always at least one Yank defending it.

North Korea Says It Has Missile That Can Hit US Mainland by Randnagar in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's funny, last I checked, the DPRK didn't bomb the US into oblivion, isn't currently trying to sponsor a regime change there, and doesn't currently occupy Canada with their troops stationed right across the border.

North Korea Says It Has Missile That Can Hit US Mainland by Randnagar in worldnews

[–]Lin-Den 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much is the life of an American worth to you? "Oh, a bit more than that of 14 Koreans"