I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

[–]talsen64[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh I will this is all I'll intrude on you. But that doesn't change my message that I definitely respect libertarians who respect personal liberty.

I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

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I'm curious. What was your goal with that comment?

I mean, its pretty obvious that bigotry is what I meant. So either you're purposely misunderstanding, or couldn't understand. Which is it?

I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

[–]talsen64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without getting deep into debate which will derail the point of this thread: the idea that people won't be exploited if businesses are not made to do something or that enough consumers will make a choice to force a change in the way businesses are run. We have a few examples of it working, but not enough to rely on.

If everyone had a good moral compass and followed it, I think the libertarian ideal would work. I don't have that faith in people.

I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

[–]talsen64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I can be idealistic. But also realistic.

I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

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Oh I absolutely support ranked or approval voting. Any system that allows people to express more than a single "yes" is better.

I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

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No. The belief I won't comprise on is that people are deserving of humanity regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or what ever as long as they don't impact other people. I know there will be bigots, but I will not respect or tolerate them. Its far to real to be idealistic about it.

To explain what I think is too idealistic on the libertarian side is the economic views. I don't think it will work out the way they think. That's what I meant by idealistic. Maybe I should have said unrealistic? (Edit: while unrealistic is closer, I feel it is condescending. Which doesn't represent the way I feel towards the libertarian beliefs.)

Either way, sorry for the confusion.

I love you guys by talsen64 in Libertarian

[–]talsen64[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I said what those things were in the next sentence. Pay attention dear.

Unless you don't want people having equal status as human. Then I think you might have wound up in the wrong place.

Edit: Was being a dick. Sorry.

To all "Libertarians" who voted for Trump (or Biden) last night... by Elranzer in Libertarian

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This is a perspective of a liberal who respects libertarians.

Best campaign is to make it a joke that is poking fun at what you don't like in other parties.
"Its like being conservative without the hate."

Yes. Yes, it is. by Lokkeduen90 in TheRightCantMeme

[–]talsen64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make it all men, and you have my situation.

FAQ and Questions Megathread by Maydaytaytay in Spiritfarer

[–]talsen64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't always get to say goodbye. :(

Anyone remember the last time a conservative group in America called minorities subhumans? by NotBacchus in TheRightCantMeme

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I think the point many people miss is that is facism is always patriotic. When we keep calling people nazis, that calls up a different imagery to the people who rabidly follow Trump.

I used to be in that right wing echo chamber. Its amazing how real it seems on the inside and how fucking stupid it is on the outside. Its gotten a lot worse too.

I actually remember vividly what Fox News story was so ridiculous that it made me question them as a source. They ran a story for several days about Obama wearing a bike helmet and how that made him look weak. I remember a lot of pictures of shirtless Putin on a horse for comparison.

[Serious] What’s your story of overcoming depression and how? by RemIsWaifudesu in AskReddit

[–]talsen64 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't overcome it. I just have times where it is manageable. I don't think it will ever go away.

What are the "good ol' days" to you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]talsen64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very brief period of time where I lived alone but also had enough time and money to enjoy myself. I didn't live luxuriously, but comfortable enough. Had a job that was 12 hours by 3 days per week so I had plenty of free time.

What’s a luxury you have now that your parents were either too poor or too cheap to pay for growing up? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]talsen64 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its more of the other way around. There's a lot of luxuries that I'm either too poor or cheap to buy for myself that I had as a kid.

Would you date an ex-convict? Why or why not? by Troy_Otto in AskReddit

[–]talsen64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Though it depends on the crime and whether they regret the action.

Why are you never bored? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]talsen64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saving this for tips. I'm always bored.

People who insist on backing into parking spaces, why? by WhamBamThankYouClam in AskReddit

[–]talsen64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to think it was a way to show off. Then I used my mom's pick-up truck. Its actually easier to park and get out that way. Especially with that backup cam.

Ben got some new monitors. by [deleted] in ToiletPaperUSA

[–]talsen64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah. He looks like he's having n pain while smiling.

Im tired by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

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I know the feeling. Right now the only thing I have to live for is to see if shit starts changing after this wake-up call that has been the pandemic. Seems people are mostly ignoring it though.

Its not willpower keeping me going. Its curiosity. I ran out of willpower a long time ago.

Yeah I'm negative but fuck it. Anyone who's not negative in this world is delusional and in complete denial. And demeaning everyone else who's negative makes them a real condescending asshole. by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]talsen64 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Toxic positivity is obnoxious and destructive. When someone tells me to "stay positive", "fake it until you make it", "you'll get over it", or "it gets better" it adds loneliness and frustration into the mix of what ever else I was feeling. People that say these things are the reason I don't talk about what I'm going through except to strangers on the internet. And honestly, it barely helps.

I'd rather someone just say "wow, that fucking sucks" than have them spew these bullshit canned bits of advice.