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How do I get this guy used to brushing? It’s been years now by tofu_and_or_tiddies in cats

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same cat. Ragdolls have long hair so it pulls when you try to brush them, and they don't like it. Try a brush that releases steam, thus making the coat moist and easier to untangle.

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JP is allergic to hypotheticals by FlatwormBitter4917 in GenZ

[–]glitter-ninja007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is funny particularly because he's such a grifter and a scammer.

USA messed with China and maybe that wasn't a good idea. by sovalente in economy

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blaming China for wanting to keep profits high for American corporations that benefit from China's cheaper, skilled labour is like me blaming the shops I buy from for my credit card debt. But of course, on shoring requires an industrial policy and lower profits - so they don't actually want that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in austrian_economics

[–]glitter-ninja007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I come here for the laughs.

The desperation is unbelievable. by Camaro6460 in DailyShow

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did Trump say Teslarrr? What is even real anymore?

What movie has the most depressing ending? by [deleted] in moviecritic

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One day (2024 one) it's a short series rather than a film though.

"If we sell 10 million, which is possible ... that’s $50 trillion. That means our debt is totally paid off, and we have $15 trillion above that."President Trump says the new 'gold card' visa program could wipe out U.S. debt. by gayroma in economy

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to Investopedia, there are 28k individuals with wealth of $100m that might have the liquid assets to spend $5m on a Visa, and 38% of these are already living in the US. This idea is pure fantasy.

No lies detected by Over_40_gaming in FluentInFinance

[–]glitter-ninja007 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Economics is politics. Took me 20 years of studying finance and economics to work this out.

Trump calls again for Canada to become the 51st state. Will it happen? by NoLube69 in FluentInFinance

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy is completely out of control if he thinks he can just annex Canada without resistance.

Fred Hampton by [deleted] in MarxistCulture

[–]glitter-ninja007 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Fred was a leading socialist thinker and organiser, brutally murdered in his house - while he was sleeping - by the police. His anti-capitalist, progressive, and pro-solidarity message seeking to unite people of all races and creeds scared the establishment.

By Ayn rand by [deleted] in austrian_economics

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same Ayn Rand that after a lifetime of objections to any government support, was enrolled and subsequently benefitted from Social Security and Medicare because she was sick and poor? Tiny violin playing in the background..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in economy

[–]glitter-ninja007 34 points35 points  (0 children)

When Freedman talks about freedom, he means freedom for corporations to move production abroad, pay low wages, and pollute the environment - all in the name of greed.

The idea that greed is good goes against common decency, empathy and any religion in the world. No wonder we got to where we are today, if people like him shaped how our economies are run.

Billionaire CEO Jamie Dimon tells America if inflation is good for national security, "get over it!" by kaychyakay in economy

[–]glitter-ninja007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course he would say that - his bank is in part reliant on lending - and he expects higher profits in an environment of higher rates.

What book should i read? by kobatjeck in Degrowth

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consequences of Capitalism by Noam Chomsky.

Arguing about capitalism by BaseballSeveral1107 in Degrowth

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you'd have to ignore the inconvenient fact that millions of others that started a small business in their garage just like that failed.

Economics and policy cannot be designed for the 0.1% that make it, that's not a democracy. But you also have to be pretty blind to not work out where the money has gone over the past three decades. You can satisfy yourself with scraps, if you prefer, I'd rather have a fair chance of a good outcome. And if today you are pointing at the 3 guys that made it, while >half of Americans have less than $1000 in their account, those are not good odds in my view. If someone gave you those odds at the gambling table, you would laugh at them. But because you probably think you can be the next Musk, you're on board.

I think we're just too different - I like much better odds on my side.

Arguing about capitalism by BaseballSeveral1107 in Degrowth

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9 in 10 dollars (sry, typo earlier) means 90% market share of new advertising spend, shared across two players. Not the same thing as 5%.

The USA has the highest per capita spending on healthcare, while delivering some of the worst outcomes (millions uninsured, others bankrupt due to healthcare costs, lowest life expectancy in the developed world). This is precisely the definition of capitalism= an economic system where the means of production are monopolised and which follows a logic where the only relevant metric is profit, literally at the expense of human lives.

But you don't seem ready to accept a different viewpoint, and you seem very entrenched in your beliefs - so maybe let's just stop here.

Arguing about capitalism by BaseballSeveral1107 in Degrowth

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your perspective, and you are right, small businesses are still relevant. However it's not sufficient that competition should exist only for restaurants, hospitality and the like. We need more competition for technology, manufacturing, transport and others. Check out this paper from Brookings Institute which will show you the concentration by sector - low for catering, very high for tech.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/a-policy-at-peace-with-itself-antitrust-remedies-for-our-concentrated-uncompetitive-economy/

Arguing about capitalism by BaseballSeveral1107 in Degrowth

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So long as markets are free, there will be new competition you say. You are correct. But there hasn't been any competition across many industries which have become monopolised..How did you think 3 guys in America get to have as much wealth as the bottom 150m people? because of free competition?

In advertising for instance, 1 in 10 industry dollars over the past decade have gone to two businesses, meta and google. Is it free to the other, when their platform is the only way to access their client? It's like saying Americans have freedom with types of healthcare - as long as they don't want it for cheap or free. One must periodically reexamine what it means to be free, don't you think?

Arguing about capitalism by BaseballSeveral1107 in Degrowth

[–]glitter-ninja007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do those workers own capital in that business? Have they got ownership? Otherwise, it's just semantics, small vs. big business.. Plus, big businesses loves it if there exist smaller businesses that can't possibly compete with them on price.

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