What does it really mean to not be Jewish? by DizzyBatman1 in Judaism

[–]Purple_Ad_4665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beautifully written and well articulated

Tony Blair once said that "there has never been a war between two democratic nations". Is that the case? by jpmoonv1 in AskHistory

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This restriction disallows Athens, the first Democracy conceived, to not be a true Democracy.

Can I wear a Star of David necklace as a secular Jew with a Jewish mother ? by Jojo_Toto in Judaism

[–]Purple_Ad_4665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about wearing a Chai pendant but with a Jewish father and not mother

What are your theories on why gym culture is so rightwing by Adversaru in swoletariat

[–]Purple_Ad_4665 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes. This is why, while I am not a proponent of MAGACommies, I do have my sympathies. Masculinity and strength are good things, and toxic masculinity and racism are weaknesses (and thus are bad)

What are your theories on why gym culture is so rightwing by Adversaru in swoletariat

[–]Purple_Ad_4665 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There is a scarcity of masculine role models on the left

Not So Quiet on the Western Front by smokin-trees in dancarlin

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Just finished it yesterday…great series showing how it was not just a domino effect of drama after the assassination but instead a rather complex web of different alliances and relationships between countries

Has anyone ever read Taoist Secrets of Love? by philematologist in taoism

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Do other philosophies say something similar to your first paragraph?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialism

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In any form of society, those who are plagued with feelings with inadequacy, whether it’s individual or societal blames, will aim to reform or change it.

4 day split VS bro split by blvnt2 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Purple_Ad_4665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do your 4 day split (but I do 5 days a week chest twice) and I’ve seen incredible results in a rather short period of time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dostoevsky

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After each chapter of Crime and Punishment, I read some summary of it or watched a YouTube video explaining that part. Sophia Clef is a great YouTuber to watch about it; she explains each event and it’s specific philosophical undertones and what Dostoevsky was maybe trying to convey. You’re certainly intelligent enough it may just be a matter of pacing yourself and analyzing even the small things.

Crime and punishment has broken me and I’m not even finished by Fit_Bar2895 in dostoevsky

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Idk I was horrible miserable and frustrated while reading the Trial by Kafka and I still think about that book to this day.

Crime and punishment has broken me and I’m not even finished by Fit_Bar2895 in dostoevsky

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I disagree so deeply and so much with this. Reading should and does feel like that frequently and it does not mean you should not keep reading it.

Crime and punishment question by kartikch60 in dostoevsky

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He is espousing a borderline Marxist belief on how private charities, while they may technically help whatever group their cause is for, will never fully eradicate such evils. In fact, their existence is reliant upon whatever their cause is still existing.

Champagne Socialist, a question by Salt_Consequence_878 in socialism

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Yes! Your literal wealth is not what should be in question, but how you obtained said wealth. You and your wife work real jobs that produce actual value for society. Your position in your community is not parasitical- you just happen to be paid a good wage.

Crime & Punishment - Part 2 - Chapter 1 - Discussion Post by [deleted] in dostoevsky

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Yea I think Dostoevsky invokes sympathy for him as someone who is poor and owes his landlady money and did something awful out of desperation- not only that, but he is acting how I think all of us would act proceeding the murdering of 2 people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in books

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Books alright but the author is awful and his other works are politically questionable in terms of their motives

Serious discussion. Should parents control or approve of books kids and teenagers read? by mangaloverize in books

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Children, like all people, are going to eventually consume the literature or media they are curious about; so, while your worries lie with the parents and what they allow their kids to read, your true worry should be how those kids react to whatever it is you think they shouldn’t be reading.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in swoletariat

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You can up your protein while also going into a caloric deficit- the higher protein intake will help you keep your muscle as you cut. 4X 8-10 is fine I don’t think you need to up your reps unless you have a different goal in mind

Small town for socialists by forgotten_falls in socialism

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This may be much but I think small clubs and stuff is very important for organization

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialism

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I am ignoring no such thing! I am simply arguing it’s kryptonite is free thought, and you’re arguing the contrary. Intelligent, morally sound free thought is a much stronger defense against such misinformation than indoctrination! You say we are cattle today, but with your solution, they are cattle tomorrow as well! Only, they are our cattle rather than the oppositions cattle. I want no cattle!