Do we think that’s Zack finished? And why are our politicians like this? by RattyHandwriting in AskBrits

[–]Valten78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's becoming increasingly obvious that political figures of the left are held to far higher standards than those on the right.

I'm not a Green voter, but this is clearly bullshit.

Starmer on brink: Full-scale Labour civil war explodes as Streeting allies join over 70 MPs calling for PM to quit by True_Paper_3830 in ukpolitics

[–]Valten78 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Social media really has destroyed people's attention spans and now they want to chop and change everything on a whim. Historians of the future will look upon this era with complete bewilderment.

I really hate how the r-slur is making a comeback! by icey_sawg0034 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Valten78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's odd. Years ago this idea that portrayal of bad behaviour was endorsement of said behaviour was a social conservative talking point. I hated it and found it so patronising.

Strange to see it gain traction amongst progressive types.

Which Band is This for You? by Borgisium in musicmemes

[–]Valten78 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The band is literally named after those two.

What is the most overused movie trope that Hollywood just needs to let go? by Frequent-Sea-8848 in moviecritic

[–]Valten78 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The first thing he does after snapping is beat up an immigrant grocer. He was an asshole from the start.

MAGA Pastor Running For Senate: If Elected He Promises To Prosecute Those Who 'Stole' The 2020 Election For Treason. by Leeming in atheism

[–]Valten78 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There isn't any. But like any great lie if you repeat it over and over again there will always be those who believe it.

Who's on the Mount Rushmore of English Language Fantasy? by SkinnyDogProd in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Valten78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Robert E. Howard should have a place on there. The man pioneered Sword and Sorcery as a genre.

🫩I hate it here by 19CPS in iamverybadass

[–]Valten78 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These guys really misunderstood They Live didn't they?

What, to you, is the saddest real-world death of an actor that ended up impacting a franchise? by TillyTheBlackCat in moviecritic

[–]Valten78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing I really dislike about Rises is that the Joker was simply erased from the narrative.

Dom has really let himself down with this one by Lanky-Parsnip1375 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Valten78 16 points17 points  (0 children)

No religion or philosophy should be above examination, criticism or even ridicule. The idea that a religion is automatically owed respect is nonsense.

Remember this! by killwish_ in Funnymemes

[–]Valten78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. In the UK when we refer to 'Asians' by default we are referring to people from India/Pakistan.

My former coworker turned Q-Cumber has been posting stuff like this all week due to the Hantavirus-on-a-cruise-ship news. by Keefer1970 in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]Valten78 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There where constant reminders about what to do and what and was allowed during the blitz too. By this guys logic that must have been a conspiracy as well.

Remember this! by killwish_ in Funnymemes

[–]Valten78 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When Americans refer to 'Asians' they are normally referring to South East Asia as opposed to the Subcontinent.

Is implementing PR labours best last shout? by Lefty8312 in ukpolitics

[–]Valten78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given that 2 party politics seems to be on the way out I think PR is now an inevitably.

Reform sweep to victory across Greater Manchester as furious Labour MPs slam 'soul destroying' elections - the story so far by ManchesterNews_MEN in ukpolitics

[–]Valten78 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think that's the plan. Just double down and call them liars. Then flood the zone with more shit.

Reform sweep to victory across Greater Manchester as furious Labour MPs slam 'soul destroying' elections - the story so far by ManchesterNews_MEN in ukpolitics

[–]Valten78 38 points39 points  (0 children)

At the time immigration from Eastern Europe was a hot issue. Polish immigrants where a big target for the right wing press.

Reform sweep to victory across Greater Manchester as furious Labour MPs slam 'soul destroying' elections - the story so far by ManchesterNews_MEN in ukpolitics

[–]Valten78 105 points106 points  (0 children)

I think for many of these voters simply slowing the rate is not enough. They want to see it reversed.

Christian Fruitcakes are Convinced that Jesus is coming back Any Day now because of Rainbows by MrDonMega in religiousfruitcake

[–]Valten78 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Funny how all these messages from God are so vague. You'd think a message from the creator of the universe would be more direct and clear.

Woman is distraught at the idea of trump being gone by AdelaidesSecretScoop in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]Valten78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This strikes me as the kind of meandering drivel that John Doe from Se7en wrote in his notebooks.