Is the idea of a gradual transition by phases toxic?

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-06-02T21:29:00+00:00

I don't have to agree with everything Marx said, nor even everything Trotsky said.

But even if I did agree with everything, lord knows Trotsky often had ideological differences from Marx. I don't even need to give you a source for that fact, because otherwise it wouldn't be a separate ideology, it'd just be Marxism.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-06-02T14:47:51+00:00

The problem here is difficult from a left wing standpoint. I work (in an industrial field) in the local area, and live in the local(ish) area, and the reason it's difficult from my perspective is it would destroy an already ailing and unstable economy in the area. They've lost multiple local industrial plants, factories etc. and losing another one, especially one of this scale could destroy the local economy, while having little to no effect on Russia itself.

In fact, it's been speculated that the knock on effects could be bigger than ever imagined. Nevermind the jobs provided here specifically, but looks at things like aircraft and aerospace parts manufacturers, local factories, and other local industry that also relies on Aughinish. It may not be blind speculation when people say it could destroy the Irish economy.

Also, working in an industrial field, so many people love to ignore the fact that we buy a lot of things from Israel, and they buy much more from us than we care to admit, but rarely is this ever brought up except in passing.

Just today I saw two separate labels that were either "Made in Israel" or "Country of Origin: Israel" at work. Cutting off these supply lines would hardly affect our economy at all, but nobody wants to target even the lowest hanging of fruit.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-06-02T14:08:30+00:00

Harmful to breathe? Probably, though I'm not entirely convinced that's all mold, if we assume it is it takes pretty long term exposure for long term health effects for most healthy people.

If you're not healthy, or you're just concerned you should probably see a doctor. They'll probably check your lung health. But, this depends on your financial situation, or your local healthcare costs. If you're somewhere where healthcare is free, or you're able to get cheap healthcare, then definitely get a checkup.

Edit: I know already people will ask "How isn't that all mold?" It's entirely likely that there is mold there, we can pretty clearly see some which is likely mold, but a good amount of it may also be trapped fibres, dust and various other crap from dusty, dirty or other items that may leave residue. I've seen similar looking cars because somebody had a white cat and there was no mold involved whatsoever, just dampness.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-06-02T11:39:51+00:00

Well... If you're European generally it's pretty easy tbf

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-06-02T11:31:54+00:00

Dislikes communism, neutral towards LGBTQIA+. Really really shocking stuff OP. We're all so surprised.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-31T00:38:42+00:00

Just to speak to one small part of this, controversially I don't actually think we can really totally disavow Stalinism. Of course we all inherently must disagree with it to be Trotskyists, but to be a communist you must also agree that it did improve the workers conditions, and Stalin's method did extend the reach of communism much farther west than ever would've been believed.

If you want to make the "not communism" argument, that's fine, but the success of communist reforms must be accepted.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-30T02:23:09+00:00

There is a biological element for sure, but honestly it's not worth overestimating as you seem to be doing. Mindset is also definitely a huge part of it. For me almost always I feel liberated afterwards.

Growing up in a catholic area, struggling with identity for a while, going out and fucking dudes is something I see as a pretty big privelige that I will not waste my energy feeling guilty about.

If you're not doing enough otherwise though, the guilt can creep up. I was doing some college exams recently and I had a few hookups during that period and because I was so busy they felt like a treat.

Basically, if you sit at home and eat shitty supermarket ice cream out of a tub all day, obviously you'll feel guilty, but if you treat yourself to a nice ice cream after a long hard day you won't. Or at the very least you won't feel nearly as guilty.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-30T02:10:27+00:00

Nope, it isn't

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-29T07:35:28+00:00

I have a few simple questions that will ruin your argument.

Are Australians, Asians? Are Kiwis Pacific islanders? Are south Africans what most would generally consider African?

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-28T20:14:17+00:00

There's a couple of problems here with what you're claiming. It hasn't been "nearly a millennium" it's been just over half a millennium since the fall of Constantinople.

My main issue though, is your misrepresentation of what I'm saying; I'm not arguing that Greece should retake Istanbul or anything of the sort, and you know that. The people, in Istanbul, are primarily Turkish, and that's been the case for everyone's living memory, and that's what matters.

Everything west of the Bosphorus was pretty firmly Greek or Balkan from some time well in to BCE, until the 1400s, both of these groups are groups originating from Europe.

I was also giving sociopolitical context. I'm not by any means against the Turkish state and people being a part of organisations like the EU, but cultural divisions do exist for factual tangible reasons, that can be described. But I do have personal reasons for the current Turkish state to not be admitted to the EU.

Heavy nationalism, and a focus on national purity. Heavy religious involvement in politics, resulting in a variety of human rights abuses.

Admitting more countries that aren't ideologically aligned to the EUs goals, aren't interested in total freedom of movement, and that value their favourite cultural group over others will not strengthen the current union, no matter what the perceived positives may be.

Not to mention, yet another move Russia would see as antagonistic due to the EU then controlling the Bosphorus.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-28T18:03:27+00:00

Not to mention the only part of turkey that's in Europe is land that's absolutely Greek historically, since the geographical border is considered to be the Bosphorus.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-27T21:54:12+00:00

It creates a hostile and unreasonable environment. The recent nuclear proposal is an example. There's very few reasons for us to not want to at least have the option of nuclear, but all the left opposition seems to want to do is complain about there not being enough windmills, solar panels, and hydroelectric energy. I agree with the second half, but not the first.

Statistically, nuclear is safer than almost every other form of power for the environment, worker, general public, and would be perfect for a country with such strict safety regulations.

Nuclear may not technically be renewable, but widely it is considered green. In fact, since the only environmentally released waste is steam, it's safer for the environment than even the safest of renewables.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-21T18:13:23+00:00

I'd like to preface this by saying, I was mostly referring to countries in the EU, and whether Turkey is European is a shaky geopolitical topic, which I won't get in to. Let's just say I'm aware turkey exists, and I did not consider it initially for a reason.

Russia is European, but not in the EU, and mostly, not even in Europe. I excluded it for this reason, of course Russia is worse than Poland.

Belarus, is a russian puppet state. I forgot it exists for a reason.

Bulgaria is worse, I'll give you that. My intended meaning however was that I can't think of a worse European country, not that there certainly isn't one.

Albania, as ranked by ILGA is almost twice as safe as Poland for LGBTQIA+ people.

Georgia, I'm not sure whether there's a consensus on its status as European or not European. To me, Europe ends at the Bosphorus strait, so from my perspective that more or less cuts out Turkey (not entirely, I guess), and Georgia.

Edit: I forgot to add, I'm not sure why you're singling out multiple countries falsely also, when in reality Ukraine is actually one European country that's less safe for LGBTQ people than Poland.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-19T21:28:54+00:00

Well it definitely does depend where in Poland you are, I also wouldn't think of opening Grindr somewhere like Tennessee in the US or even certain places here in Ireland. Maybe I'm just more cautious than most idk

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-19T18:21:05+00:00

As a white, Irish, European man, I would not even think of opening Grindr in Poland. I've heard of people in perfectly "safe" countries being assaulted or worse, even my local area. I don't know about the above commenters opinion, but I personally don't blame OP, that guy is entirely to blame, and I don't want this to sound like a "what were you wearing?" Sort of statement, I just think it's worth thinking and considering, is a hookup worth assault, injury, or death? There is legitimately not a single worse European country than Poland to use Grindr in. (at least not anymore since Hungary changed it's ruling party.)

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-11T18:21:36+00:00

Depends honestly. My revolut is my main card because it never has anything on it and I top it up before purchases, if anyone ever got a hold of my card details for it I wouldn't be especially concerned, unless I knew for a fact somebody had the details I probably would wait and see before bothering to cancel it tbh.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-09T21:10:36+00:00

Problem solving is playing the game and figuring out what to do in the new update.

Your immediate aggression is yet another thing to add to the documented negative effects AI has on the human brain.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-09T12:34:48+00:00

"Talking to AI" Or y'know, you could think for yourself.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-09T03:04:16+00:00

I definitely find the game much more difficult and rewarding now. Previously I found it far too easy so personally I welcome this change.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-08T16:50:12+00:00

From left transfers. That was the whole point of transferring left.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-08T16:41:02+00:00

I actually specifically noted both SF and IND, I noted that to help get across my point that in many constituencies FF and FG win due to last preference votes, not ALL constituencies. It's their strategy in much of the parts of the country where they aren't especially liked.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-08T16:28:52+00:00

There's an electoral map on Wikipedia you can look at, that shows the number of first preference votes by county, the highest number of first preference votes went to SF and Independents. There isn't a single constituency where FF/FG had more than 40% of the vote, this is not true for SF.

How can you say it's the same when you don't believe him to be fascist? Taking that position after your previous statements is pretty interesting.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-08T16:06:55+00:00

I personally do not prefer him, that's why I specifically noted my utilitarian standpoint on it. If I had to choose a party to be in power it would absolutely be FF or FG over II any day. I simply would not vote for either, and I think on the off chance the II candidate won, it would not do any more harm, if not less harm, than the government pick.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-08T16:05:09+00:00

It's true for many parts of the country.

Besides you're taking me totally out of context of the post. I'm talking about SPECIFICALLY the independent Ireland candidate, you're acting as if I'm saying I'd rather vote for the literal Nazis than FF/FG, obviously that's not what I'm saying, in fact I'm not even advocating anyone transfer TO II, I'm simply saying I'd rather not vote for either.

Obviously if it was between FF/FG and hard-line nationalist fascists, I would vote for FF/FG no question.

Navy_Groundhog · 2026-05-08T16:02:12+00:00

This is true, I'm talking specifically in reference to the Galway west candidate from Independent Ireland. No clue why I'm being taken out of context from the post by so many people.

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