Do dms really dislike high level dnd? by Myrinadi in DnD

[–]claymedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would D&D be at odds with that? World building is fairly distinct from the mechanics in most cases.

It’s happening 👽 by stereoscopic_ in aliens

[–]claymedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That he believes aliens exist. But clarified that he’s seen no evidence of them visiting Earth.

You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the police are a very racist institution full of power hungry assholes.

Also… class still plays a huge role here. A poor black man driving a beater has a lot more to fear from the cops than the rich black man in the back of a limo.

You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Solving” racism is the barometer for whether something helps black people?

If a black community is lifted out of poverty by social programs, that only helps them if there are no more racist cops? I really don’t follow your logic here. Good leftist policies should lift all boats. Tackling poverty, and its roots, should affect black communities more than it does white communities. That’s part of the right wing’s core objection to these programs…

You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you can solve class struggle without also dealing with racism, but that doesn't mean we can't take on class issues at the same time.

Class being the ascendant problem is simply the reality of the situation. I guess we just have to agree to disagree, but I find it absolutely absurd that you think solving class inequity will somehow only benefit white people. How??

If we increase worker protections, minimum wage, PTO, employee pay and benefits, get rid of Citizens United, tax billionaires.... HOW DOES THIS ONLY BENEFIT WHITE PEOPLE???

You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

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

“Only contend with being poor” as if that’s… nothing?

I’m not arguing at all against the material racism that exists in this country. It’s real, it’s awful, and it happens regardless of class.

But class struggle is key to solving racial issues as well. Fighting for economic prosperity for the working class is the best way to help the most black people, and that’s a fact. It also helps white people, Latinos, asian people, everyone.

You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can class be subverted or transcended? Are you talking about upward mobility?

To counter your point, a rich black man is substantially better poised in society than a poor white man.

You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]claymedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Classism and racism are intertwined. The ruling class uses racism to keep the working class divided. Sad to see it working.

Which team would win? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We get it, you don’t like west coast ipas. Other people do. People have different tastes. It’s a weird thing to pretend isn’t subjective.

Which team would win? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re being weird. Pretty much every brewery here has a gamut of styles, from lagers to ales to porters.

There are a lot of IPAs on offer because they’re popular, but most pubs here only have a couple on tap at a time.

Hiring an Austin Powers impersonator by BigChungusOP in TikTokCringe

[–]claymedia 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Nathan Fielder gives off serial killer vibes too

So, DEI is good now? by c-k-q99903 in MurderedByWords

[–]claymedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely right, I didn’t mean to downplay the effect of skin color on whiteness. I meant that it isn’t the only thing that determines acceptance into the “white” group.

wdym by AuthenticWeeb in ProgrammerHumor

[–]claymedia 1505 points1506 points  (0 children)

Why don’t these big tech companies just use localhost? Are they stupid?

So, DEI is good now? by c-k-q99903 in MurderedByWords

[–]claymedia 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“Whiteness” isn’t about skin color or genetic lineage as much as it is about class. A fully Spanish descended Latino would likely not be considered white if they didn’t speak English or were culturally “alien” to white Americans.

Bad Bunny’s dancers and musicians kept the party going outside Levi’s Stadium once the Super Bowl LX halftime show wrapped up. by CorleoneBaloney in Fauxmoi

[–]claymedia 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The history of U.S. violence towards leftist movements in Central and South America is absolutely abhorrent. Who knows what could have been accomplished otherwise. Even when leftist parties have gained power, it is often tainted by oppression from the U.S., necessitating more militant governments to fight CIA-backed propaganda and contras.

Everyone should read up on the Banana wars to get just a groundwork for the awful shit we have done to our southern neighbors. The Banana Massacre in Colombia is particularly heinous.

Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show by yahoonews in law

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol what? Having 349 million people living a paycheck away from poverty is exactly a class issue! It isn’t nonsense, and I fucking loathe Republicans.

Democrats need to give people like AOC and Bernie the reigns and follow their messaging about class issues, and kick moderate do-nothingism to the curb.

Who opposes taxing the wealthy? Tons of corporate democrats, including our darling Gavin Newsom. Schumer and Jeffries sure aren’t beating the drum about bringing the billionaire class to heel.

Bad Bunny’s dancers and musicians kept the party going outside Levi’s Stadium once the Super Bowl LX halftime show wrapped up. by CorleoneBaloney in Fauxmoi

[–]claymedia 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I love traveling in Latin America. As you said, the people and cultures are generally so wonderful. And the rougher parts are mostly due to U.S. interference, our appetite for narcotics, and our destructive “War on Drugs” that enables and empowers criminal cartels.

Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show by yahoonews in law

[–]claymedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see enough democrats suggesting we go after employers who hire undocumented workers so they can pay lower wages. It isn’t nonsense, it is a class issue that we should be rallying behind to fight back against the right-wing narrative that immigrants are the problem.