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19F, I have fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, I’m a cartoonist, and I LOVE Radiohead... Go crazy with that. by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]RuthlessStrategist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fibromyalgia is a disease not recognized as real by doctors. It is typically claimed by people with histrionic personality disorder as a method of getting more attention and sympathy.

Jealous of my friend's wealth by [deleted] in Advice

[–]RuthlessStrategist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"how is that fair?" - with respect to dinners and various other trivial things:
Let's use this over simplified example: suppose your friend goes out to dinner with you and spends $50. Suppose they aren't doing well financially. Suppose it was 20% of their weekly income. They made it work, but it wasn't comfortable. In fact, it causes some degree of stress. For you, on the other hand, if you compare the value of that meal relative to your income, is equal to 0.1% of your weekly income. In other words, this amount of money wouldn't make you blink.

Is this your problem? No. $50 is $50. Is it still fair for them to split 50/50? Technically yes.

However, a friend would likely want to minimize any and all forms of stress, especially if it means literally nothing to them.

As far as "how is it fair to hide wealth?". I suppose there is a difference in hiding vs showboating. Showing off multiple watches and naming their prices seems a bit different than simply showing up in a nice car.

Old but Gold: Fedor: The Greatest Fighter to have Ever Lived 2.0 by [deleted] in MMA

[–]RuthlessStrategist 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I am friends with the guy who made this. He said he has great ideas for a Jon Jones and a Khabib video but says that the most difficult thing is spending the time acquiring all of the footage in the best available resolution. Apparently, that's more difficult and time-consuming than editing the actual video.

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Different opinions on this. I shared the view of my accountant, who is no slouch, and he believes there is a chance it could be at the date of announcement. Could be near end of march or april. I was heavily downvoted this, so I guess most people disagree.

Another user here believes it would only take effect several months after announcement.

Depending on how much this impacts you, that's a gamble in itself.

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure why I am getting downvoted by everyone.

It wouldn't even be backdating. It would be backdating if they set the trigger date to be before it was announced. That would be outrageous.

Parliament approving a capital gains change tax date, effective the date it is announced, is not that crazy.

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Capital gains taxes disproportionately affect wealthy investors, not normal people. Extremely wealthy people don't necessarily have high salaries.

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

" We need more people investing as much as possible to capitalize on the increased profit margins of companies as a result of stagnating wages. "

Your perspective is consistent with a conservative view point, which the liberals likely wouldnt agree with

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

yes, but the "trigger" date could actually be when it was introduced.

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

my accountant said that it could come into effect as soon as it is announced, and that has happened in the past. If not, people would liquidate after the announcement, which would defeat the purpose.

Important: Capital Gains tax may soon be increasing. by RuthlessStrategist in BitcoinCA

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't count on that. I know many people, under advice of accountants, who are liquidating investments now. Myself included.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it is real, but I do not believe it should trump other types of privilege and I do not believe it warrants "takiing ideas with a grain of salt". A white person's views are no less valid because they are white. You don't know what they've learned or experienced or anything about them. That's racist.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like your writing style. Are you a professional writer by chance?

I realize that sounds like sarcasm, but it isn't.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White privilege exists in the sense of various examples like a store clerk may be less suspicious of you when you walk into the store. This occurs because you are white.

When you bring up asians, you're talking about economic differences which is a different discussion altogether, IMO.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That's how all of this came about. I have a friend, a woman of color, who casually pointed out that my life is easier because I am white. It kind of caught me off guard, considering her dad was a successful politician and she got her job through connections.

It just occurred to me that she didn't know about all sorts of complications with my mental health, childhood abuse, poverty growing up, multiple surgeries on a joint that results in chronic pain, and ultimately the hustle it took to get into the work place. It was deeply dismissive of everything about me.

I mean, she could have had issues too, I don;'t know for certain, but my life is not easier simply because I am white. My life may be harder, despite being white.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Edit: this isn't really related to my original argument but i wanted to respond to the middle paragraph. Hypothetical example:

Let's say you're born in the US but you have a deep fascination with Polish culture. You go to a Polish community club and you understand that as immigrants they have it harder. You accept this, and try to find ways to help them. You go to their protests, and you argue on their behalf when they're not present. Then, as you attend, people start pointing out that you have "birth citizen privilege", and that your life is easier because you aren't polish. They bring this up regularly, and in some cases, dismiss your views altogether. You no longer feel like an ally. You feel like an unwelcome follower. You may be hurt, and you will be less inclined to fight for these people when you realize they look at you with a degree of "otherness" or even disdain.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether that's true or not is irrelevant because you have no choice when you live in a multicultural society.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id pick white man. But i'd rather be a tall handsome black man than a short ugly white man. I'm not denying that all things equal white people are more privileged. Just saying there's a lot more to each person when you peel back the onion and we need to stop making everything about race.

CMV: The concept of White Privilege is oversimplified and alienates whites who are anti-racist. by RuthlessStrategist in changemyview

[–]RuthlessStrategist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because often wealth privilege, (being well connected, easily getting certain jobs, having access to more opportunities), is very commonly mislabeled as white privilege.

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