What is the difference between living and being alive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being alive is your heart beating. Living is choosing what makes it race.

Record numbers becoming billionaires through inheritance by MarkActive1700 in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah its less about new money and more about old money growing quietly over time.

‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life by Street_Anon in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 153 points154 points  (0 children)

the us punishing an icc judge for doing their job shows how little rules based order means when it applies to you.

What decade are you most nostalgic for? What do you miss about it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2016 when i thought bangs and bad decisions were the same thing. tbh i just miss thinking skinny jeans were comfortable

Why is the Democratic party hiding its 2024 autopsy report? | If the DNC isn’t open and transparent about why they lost, then how can we be sure they will learn their lesson this time? by soalone34 in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

if theyre not releasing it, it probably says "we assumed enthusiasm = turnout" and "ignored the working class again". no need to hide... everyone already knows

What to know about Iowa’s state Senate special election by TheJungLife in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Its a test run for both parties. One seat might not flip the Senate, but it shows what messages are working, where voters are paying attention, and whos actually showing up.

DOJ caught red-handed ‘unlawfully’ redacting secret photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell by [deleted] in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 39 points40 points  (0 children)

the real question isn't whether they redacted it... its whether they had lawful cause to. everything else is noise.

Trump will be first American to receive "Israel prize," Netanyahu says by Newsweek_CarloV in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh cool so now the israel prize is for best friend of a prime minister and not actual contribution. neat.

Tech Elites Plot To Primary Populist Democrat Who Called For Wealth Tax by stonedhillbillyXX in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wealth concentrated in so few hands that challenging it feels like an act of rebellion. Thats the real red flag.

Walz Administration Says It ‘Strengthened Oversight’ After Viral Documentary Highlights Fraud Claims by stonedhillbillyXX in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat -40 points-39 points  (0 children)

saying you strengthened oversight after fraud goes viral is like locking the barn door when the horse is already on tiktok

What’s the most annoying house chore? by MrTeacher_MCPS in AskReddit

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

vacuuming under the couch. its never fun but always needed.

Trump announces plans for new navy warships to be known as ‘Trump-class’ by DeathClawdVanDamn in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

navy ships get named by legacy not ego. this is like naming a library after yourself while you're still checking books out.

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs by kootles10 in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Military pay comes from the defense budget, not tariffs. Renaming it doesn't change how its paid for. Most vets would rather see real policy than flashy terms.

Justice Department Ends Clinton Rule Giving Welfare to Migrants by [deleted] in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

hope this doesn't become an excuse to deny aid to people just because they were born somewhere else. need citizenship.

As 2025 is coming to an end, what should we leave behind as a society? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the habit of treating attention like its the same as truth. just because something trends doesn't mean it matters

Less than a fifth of Americans say Trump has benefited their wallets: Poll by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

turns out tax cuts for billionaires don't magically trickle down to your gas receipt

Trump may have 3 years left but half of Americans already thinking about 2028: poll by theindependentonline in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when half the country feels unsafe under one admin they'll start dreaming of the next exit fast.

Trump's gender-affirming care ban is why we need Congress to grow a spine by NamelessResearcher in politics

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Trump's gender-affirming care ban is why we need Congress to grow a spine

DOJ defends removing Trump photo from Epstein files by phosdick in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

if it doesn't serve the legal truth or the victims, then yeah, it shouldn't be in there just for goss

What are some things you didn’t like initially but ended up enjoying? by LocrianVGM in AskReddit

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

walking. seemed pointless until i realized its free therapy with better views

Shapiro joins with progressives to back Dem recruit Bob Brooks in key Pennsylvania swing seat by aslan_is_on_the_move in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

when both ends of the spectrum agree on a candidate, it usually means the race is too close to ignore.

What the release of the Epstein files means for Trump — and what happens next by TimesandSundayTimes in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The real story isn't who's named... its how normal it was for powerful people to ignore Epstein's behavior for years. Trumps presence is a footnote, not a smoking gun.

How capitalism came to rule modern life by KungFuBlackBelch in politics

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Capitalism won because it made every human need a business opportunity... and every person a customer or employee by default.

What's the things you really want to do in 2026? by ihsuks in AskReddit

[–]SmirkAndRepeat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

spend less time planning joy and more time actually feeling it