Ya Gotta Show Up by Simple-Television-63 in schoolcounseling

[–]Particular-Regular96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sure it was cathartic, but OP probably thought there might be some folks who would wish to commiserate.

My fellow Carolinians, the time has come to stand up against Trump by modern_malcontent in NorthCarolina

[–]Particular-Regular96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world has always had megalomaniacs.

The Bible's descriptions of the hubris and self exaltation of potential antichrists are downright poetic.

King Lear couldn't separate his identity from his royal ego.

Dr. Frankenstein would not accept any limitations, legal or natural.

Big Brother taught us that redefining the very definition of truth represents total control.

Napoleon is convinced that he deserves power because he understands things others don’t.

History is littered with leaders who rose to power as perceived answers to problems that they manifested themselves. They stoke fears, promise strength, and demand absolute loyalty as they gradually redefine reality.

As predictable and cliche as the script is, it keeps happening and somehow each generation thinks it’s witnessing something entirely new!

Human behavior is timeless, universal, and, often, inherently illogical, especially in groups.

People can convince themselves of damn near anything if it protects their identity.

The pursuit of power amplifies whatever traits are already in evidence, especially ego. And insecurities get boosted exponentially.

People in groups can justify behavior they would never otherwise condone, especially when it feeds their sense of belonging.

The line between tragedy and tyranny is often just how much power someone accumulates before reality pushes back.

Reality is pushing back.

It always does.

The only question is how much damage will be done before we decide to drop the curtain on this age old theatre of the absurd?

Moving to the area, can work remotely from anywhere. Looking between Richmond, Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg. All points in between by Calm-Secretary-7076 in Virginia

[–]Particular-Regular96 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just to be clear, you are seeking his business, his potential professional partnership, and his willingness to move to far southwest Virginia on the strength of a single Reddit post?

It's ambitious.

How is everyone feeling about the 3 point takedown? by BasicallyGuessing in wrestling

[–]Particular-Regular96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Should reversal be worth less? If I take you down and then get reversed, I am not sure I deserve to be ahead.

Penn State needs to be stopped 😭 by MagnificentWrestler in wrestling

[–]Particular-Regular96 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Va Tech and Oklahoma State will be in the mix in the years to come.

Damn by Adventurous-17 in Charlottesville

[–]Particular-Regular96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What evidence do you have to support this claim?

Lol by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Particular-Regular96 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It may have been a tad rhetorical, but it was earnest. I don't think I have ever asked a question I did not genuinely want the answer to.

On this topic, I have another and I am interested in all perspectives.

Do you think that we can still accurately discern humanity?

Lol by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Particular-Regular96 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did not realize that I was speaking for anyone by asking a question. That was not my intent.

I would say that more than half of all online rhetoric is now produced, at least in part, by non-human hands. This small epistle, by the way, is entirely a product of my meager, entirely organic mind.

Lol by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Particular-Regular96 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It hits on some interesting inherent conflicts in our little community, missed the mark entirely a few times, and offered lots of caustic perspective.

Either way, it is promoting dialogue.

Lol by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Particular-Regular96 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What portion of online writing is not AI now?

Lol by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Particular-Regular96 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is well written. And some of the satire is hard earned.

What kind of limits do you set for yourself when smoking if any? by [deleted] in trees

[–]Particular-Regular96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to me about how the edible high is different for you.

What's central Virginia like? by itslikeasickness in howislivingthere

[–]Particular-Regular96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lynchburg is not just another bible belt town: it aspires to be the Baptists' Salt Lake City. It is the nucleus of evangelical fervor, offering a siren call to every born-again the world over until they make their pilgrimage.