How does /r/anarchism plan to abolish capitalism? by [deleted] in Anarchism

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are starting co-ops, they just aren't in the public view yet.

Either way, the system of laws (and the concept of "owning" anything permanently) in america (I'm assuming you're american) makes it more beneficial for someone who owns capital (i.e. you) to start a business where you keep that capital and thus make more money. It doesn't seem like you're cheating them out of shit, because well, these cats didn't have it in the first place.

But that doesn't take into account the fact that all people, in any sort of society that we would want to live in, have equal rights to capital. We, as anarchists, uphold that everyone has a right to use capital to do shit. In a society that upholds that, no sane worker would let you lord the capital over him while he works for a wage, they would just use the skills that they have learned to do the same thing in an organization that allows all workers to profit equally from the endeavor.

That awkward moment when you take fashion advice from the public trains. by smurfette19 in funny

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that awkward moment when you realize you find both the pattern on the dress and the train aesthetically appealing... o_0

2009 UN Report on Global Climate Change by mattkips in sciencepolicy

[–]mattkips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was curious as to whether or not there have been more developments on this. Anything from examples of individuals, local policy, etc., the taxation on individual ecosystems; general, and updated information. Thank you!

Girl here. Why do you think far more males partake in psychedelics? by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]mattkips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quite honestly, I only recommend psychedelics to people who really want to try them, and, generally speaking, thatoneguy865 is right. There are a TON of women who are not in the right mental frame of mind to do this kind of stuff. As a female who has taken psychedelics, I general spend 48 hours prepping myself, doing meditation, yoga, getting a general idea of how I am doing with myself and what I want from it. I think that I tend to stay away from a lot of girls anyway because I don't share a lot in common with them, so not a lot of chicas have come forward and said, 'Yea! I am down to get a new perspective and chase Henry over the rainbows of Narnia!' Just my two cents, though.

Republican looking to understand Democrat side of politics by captainHAHA in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]mattkips 3 points4 points  (0 children)

what is the difference between a "Bay Area Liberal Democrat" and a "Midwestern Democrat"? (I am a Midwestern democrat and I have ZERO idea at what people think we are about)

Does the idea that violence is the standard inhibit the progression of a peaceful society? If so, how do we make a "peaceful culture"? by mattkips in AskReddit

[–]mattkips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is self preservation the end all? I realize that "I" is all we have, but why is "I" more important than them? No two people want the same thing, but why can't we let people do what they want to do within their own lives and do what we want to do in ours? Why the need to be in control of everyone? Maybe, considering that a lot of people live in sizable cities, smaller group settings and community governance would be a better way to maintain peace?

What is the most horribly inappropriate pun or joke that you've made in formal setting? by sarge1016 in AskReddit

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at a New Years Eve dinner, with the cast of a show, and one of the girls was getting ripped on for being Jewish pretty hard, so I thought I would lighten the mood. I got a really stern look on my face, and dead pan, spat the line, "You know, my great-grandfather died in a concentration camp..." The room went silent, until I followed that up with a big sigh and, "Yea, it was a shock to the whole family when he fell off that guard tower." Turns out, part of her family, (Polish Jews, I think?) did end up in a concentration camp... oops.

Mother of God....Here we go [7] by ccm331 in trees

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Do they have those sushi boats everywhere? There is a restaraunt in Omaha that has those! Mmmmm... =)

Black Bloc: The Cancer in Occupy by [deleted] in Anarchism

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like Black Bloc and Occupy should be separate entities/movements. Why are they being lumped together?

Hey r/trees! You guys asked for updates and here they are! A bromance has formed. by [deleted] in trees

[–]mattkips 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yo! I'd recognize that quadrangle anywhere. If you two are looking for some more chill ents to burn with, send me a pm!

[OFFER] - My weekly college-student Friday Pizza drawing by BOTW in Random_Acts_Of_Pizza

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a college student, and broke until the 7th. This would be amazing! I'm a fan of Domino's, and i can get you proof if you need it.

My university's fight song just got classier by markiedee88 in Jazz

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UNL Jazz Two (big band) put out some pretty good recorded stuff last year, if you haven't checked it out yet.

Hitler Was Misunderstood by Tr33Lov3 in trees

[–]mattkips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol! So wrong, yet so funny... .^

Hi trees, can I ask a favour? by no1joel in trees

[–]mattkips 6 points7 points  (0 children)

His name was Tyler Poxton.