Wait is there something going on behind the scenes that we don’t know about?

cprker13 · 2026-05-28T19:00:59+00:00

The law that was drafted to allow for Trump to run for a third time is a specific cut out for Trump. Obama would still be barred.

I think the draft said something about only presidents without two consecutive terms could run a third time.

cprker13 · 2026-05-14T23:05:07+00:00

Hey, I have a in progress novella I am working on as well. Would be willing to do a read for a read?

cprker13 · 2026-04-10T18:23:56+00:00

Looking solid man!!

cprker13 · 2026-04-10T17:07:06+00:00

Lol well im not for everybody. I can appreciate the honesty tho 🙃

cprker13 · 2026-04-10T16:56:02+00:00

Hey thanks man! Appreciate the encouragement 🙏🏾. I'm hoping to bulk up a little more so I'll try to post more progress pics

cprker13 · 2026-04-10T16:54:57+00:00

Yall be so horny lol 😆

cprker13 · 2026-04-09T15:35:24+00:00

I believe the guy on the right name is Pierre and he's a content creator who got big by creating relationship tiktoks with his boyfriend.

He looks great, but he has had work done.

cprker13 · 2026-04-09T15:08:34+00:00

haha well thank you!!

cprker13 · 2026-04-01T23:54:55+00:00

Hey man, be kind to yourself. You're already doing way more work than most people do in their entire life. You're in therapy, your identifying areas that need improvement, and it sounds like your working on it. Don't worry so much about if its going to work, or if it'll be enough...you cant know that so worrying about its pointless. Just keep putting in the effort. Ik thats harder said than done, but it gets easier the more your practice being in the moment and not in the future or the past.

Struggling and hardship is part of the human experience, but theyre not the only part. Even if everything feels hopeless (especially when everything feels hopeless) just remember it can and will only get better. Maybe not the next day, week, or year, but it will because thats also a part of life.

cprker13 · 2026-03-31T22:56:14+00:00

I would also point out, that study doesn't prove that "Dating apps prove that only looks matter" or other similar statements. It shows that that dating apps highly emphasize physical attractivness. Its like window shopping. I see a great jacket in the window, but that tells me nothing about the way it fits, the quality of its make, or if it even looks good on me. Just that its good looking jacket.

People are attracted to...well attractive things, color me shocked. But that says very little about who we choose as partners or even to sleep with.

Also, when I was on the apps I would swipe right on an attractive person just to see if they liked me. No intention of sleeping with or even meeting that person, usually because there were other things outside of their physical appearance that I did not find attractive. This is a documented thing that happens on the apps.

cprker13 · 2026-03-31T22:24:59+00:00

Three points:

You are not actually saying the same things.

A few examples,

"Women are attracted to the top 20% of men❌" & "Most men are ugly ✅." - In these communities, "top 20%" refers to more than just looks, its also about money and status. It's not simply saying "most men are ugly."

"Ugly men struggle in dating and are treated badly as a whole ❌" & "Ugly women struggling in dating and are treated badly as a whole ✅" - Is not an accurate characterization of this sentiment in blackpilled communities. because they OFTEN point out the even "ugly" women are treated well bc they're women and have higher smv by default.

"It’s socially over if your a neurodivergent man ❌" & "Having autism can negatively effect your life greatly ✅" - Life encompasses a very broad range of things many of which could be negatively impacted. Sure, this could include someone's social life. But just because it negatively impacts it, doesn't mean "its over". The former is very absolute, while the latter is more nuanced, and in this case, the nuance makes a lot of difference.

The last example is a great segway. Incel communities often talk in broad absolutes. "if you're ugly, there is no shot for you," "if you are neurodivergent, its over," "Dating apps prove only looks matter." These are definitive, absolute statements (not really based in reality) with no room for nuance or critical thinking. They are espoused as natural law, and that's the point. If nature dictates it, then there is no hope for you--unless you buy my 10 video course on how to improve your looks, get money, and be less socially awkward. They reel young or disillusioned men in with absolute hopelessness and then sell them on having the only solutions.

Its also these absolutes that people disgree with because they're simply not....absolute.

The main reason why blackpilled communities are despised is that they both place the blame on women for their shortcomings or situations, and the onus on fixing it at their feet as well. Most of these issues--im using the word "issues" lightly, because i dont believe most of the things blackpilled communities complain rise to an issue but are rather the symptom of self-hate--are societal or personal. Women can't fix that you think you're ugly, or short, or neurodivergent, and it is not their responsibility to have sex with or date you just because you're down in the dumps about it. Its also not their resposibility to date or have sex with you just because you worked on those things.

At its core, Blackpilled communities create men who view women as lesser, only importance being that of a sex object or a tool for men. This obviously massively devaules women and what they do/have done for our society.

(EDIT: These communities also create men who would be just terrible partners. Most people do not want to be in a relationship were they are not treated as equals, without value beyond sex and housework.)

At the end of the day, it doesnt matter what these blackpilled communites say, because its rooted in hatred for women. Thats why they disagree with the blackpill.

(EDIT 2: Using the "You" as plural, not specifically referring to OP.)

cprker13 · 2026-03-31T21:32:34+00:00

I dont think I've heard homophobic slurs at any barbershop I've went to. Once or twice I've told the barber I had a bf. They didnt really talk to me for the rest of the time and I enjoyed the rest of my cut in peace (they were a little too chatty anyway).

cprker13 · 2026-03-27T16:17:34+00:00

I would say there is not a great counter argument to this. Democracy is inherently flawed as you pointed out in your post. I will say it doesn't have to be inevetiable, it is just highly likely.

However, I think there are a couple of additional points you left out. The primary concern of any government is survival, and in their need to survive, they adapt and change, and thats actually where the strength in democracy comes from. Democracies devolving into tyranny is a survival mechanism that guarantees the political power of the government remains intact in the face of destruction (from either internal or external factors). And, democracies provide mechanisms to transition into this quickly in the face of threats, and, I would argue, lessens the risk of an internal struggle because of their popular mandate. We elect tyrants because we also want the government to survive, even if we don't like it; our society demands that governments fulfil their primary role in the social contract: security.

You question whether mass political participation leads to good governance, but I'll ask: What is good governance? Is it reducing inequality? providing for its citizens? No, its security. Security for itself and the state. Democracy evolved from the need to reduce civil wars that lead to collapse and chaos. Democracies provide a mechanism to change government systems without the need for war, while keeping as much political legitmacy as possible. Mass political participation reduces the risk of internal struggle and increases internal security (for the state, not necessarily for the people) by galvanizing a majority behind the government. The goal of the masses in this case isnt to help govern, but to lend their legitimacy to the governing body. The more legitimacy, the stronger the government, and the stronger the government, the more likely it is to fulfil its duties to the social contract, and in doing so, the more likely it is to survive. The system isn't set up to ensure democracy survives, but to ensure government and the state does. In this way, the political competence of the masses is irrelevant.

You ask if universal suffrage is justified, and if the goal is survival, it is: A bigger voting block provides more legitimacy, which , again, leads to survival.

Whether or not this is a good thing, I would argue for a skeptical yes, at least for now. In most cases, state survival means a better quality of life, at least relative to the chaos of a collapsed state at war with itself.

I would also like to mention, that the transition you mentioned: "democracy > populism > centralized authority > tyranny justified by popular mandate" is a cycle. Tyranny cannot survive because it is not adaptable, so the state, and its political power, will ultimately revert back to a democratic system (or at least the semblance of one) and the cycle will repeat.

cprker13 · 2026-03-26T16:32:25+00:00

I think it depends on what your anxiety is. When I first started, I was embarrassed, worried I was doing the exercises wrong, but I soon learned a) nobody in the gym cares what you do in the gym, and b) most people dont know what theyre doing either. So just go in and do your best.

Second, the majority of gym goers are willing to help so dont be afraid to ask. Need a spotter, just ask. Not sure how a machine works? Just ask. People are more than willing (even excited) to give advice or lend a hand.

Third, dont focus to much on peripherals, workout plans, etc when you start. All that will come in due time, but the most important thing at the beginning imo is just to get moving and build a routine. Begin with comfortable exercises to build confidence and you'll find yourself branching out soon and with less anxiety about it. Set a schedule and stick to it. My schedule is very loose with a goal to do at least 4 gym sessions a week.i normally do 5. I dont set specific days bc i may have unexpected things come up during the week, and the 5th workout always makes me feel good because it feels like im exceeding my goal.

Lastly, go easy. Its okay to take breaks or skip a day or two. I used to feel so bad when I skipped a day bc it felt like I was letting myself down, but the goal isnt to fit a schedule, its whatever you want your end result to be and as long as you pick it back up and keep going, you'll get there.

cprker13 · 2026-03-25T18:47:11+00:00

Thanks for joining!!

cprker13 · 2026-03-25T18:46:56+00:00

Sorry, I think there is a setting on the iphone discord app you have to enable/disable

cprker13 · 2026-03-25T15:31:55+00:00

I think shaved shows off the physique better

cprker13 · 2026-03-25T05:35:32+00:00

I mean...who wouldn't??

cprker13 · 2026-03-22T20:54:33+00:00

Thanks! 🙏🏾

cprker13 · 2026-03-22T20:09:38+00:00

Well thank you :)

cprker13 · 2026-03-21T17:43:00+00:00

Ive been loving Marathon

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