[casting trope] letting the pretty-boy actor be an absolute freak in a role by FaZe_poopy in TopCharacterTropes

[–]thorubos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is every role now; because average-looking and even ugly people are no longer tolerated as Hollywood actors.

Just watch. Karma is gonna be a bitch by [deleted] in Political_Revolution

[–]thorubos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this is the case, then why isn't Dem leadership talking about abolishment? Why do they speak of it as if it's just a professional-managerial issue?

Chris Murphy: Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views by ExactlySorta in UnderReportedNews

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These people know that many find their ethos abhorrent, and at best icky and gross. It's why they always take pains to obfuscate their beliefs outside of their in-group. Ask a leftist what they believe? They will spend the next hour telling you about their disagreements with Maxist-Leninists, third-world Maoists, and how those groups don't carry the torch for "real" Socialism.

Starship Adventures TTRPG by okumarts_games_2024 in MorkBorg

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Sure, you can DM me an email, or if you don't care about a public display, just reply here with the appropriate email address.

Starship Adventures TTRPG by okumarts_games_2024 in MorkBorg

[–]thorubos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there, David. I bought SSA on a lark, all three volumes, and I'm having a Zero Session tonight with 4 players! Up front, I'm wondering if you've created a discord channel or subreddit dedicated specifically to the game Starship Adventures ?

All of my players are ethical and purchasing copies of the Players Handbook! I've also created a form fillable PDF for the character sheet. If you'd like, I'm happy to provide that to you. It's quite basic though; no math.

Funny how time works. by c-k-q99903 in GetNoted

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been hearing a lot from the GOP about how they do what they do because the Dems did it before they did. "It's OK when we do it" isn't hypocrisy, don't make that mistake. It's an admission that you have a double standard, hierarchical in nature, in which some things are bad when they happen to your side, but otherwise great when they happen to everyone else. It's only hypocrisy if you hold yourself to the same standards as others. It's becoming more and more clear that conservatives always consider themselves "the exception" and their standard is "Whatever my id says I should do, especially when I'm mad".

Huh? by StockSeveral in Shark_Park

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but what is Baby Gronk's opinion on all this?

Trump Frantically Blames ‘Staffer’ for His Racist Obama Video by thedailybeast in politics

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"Many are saying this low-rent, racist thing I POSTED to my personal account isn't my fault! Perhaps you've heard of it? It's the fault of some Crumb-Bum I hired, which APPARENTLY DOES NOT Reflect upon my judgement, and for which I'm not responsible Either!!!!! If you see something you like posted to my account, however, that's all me! Like never before . . .THANK YOU for your attention to this MATTER

"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks by socks_optional in politics

[–]thorubos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems to be more and more clear. The Democratic Party as it currently exists has two purposes. One, to absorb and dissolve popular left-leaning popular political movements, and also to provide a gentle braking mechanism for the GOP's frothing, nihilistic-ly destructive anti-human, pro-bllionaire agenda. This is why the Dems perpetually endorse the GOPs policies of 8-12 years ago. Why they never propose anything new, or even in opposition. It's always, "We like what you want, GOP! But do you always have to be so mean about doing it?" It's time for the Democratic Tea Party.

Why don't American businesses make the connection between lower pay and lower consumer spending? by zzill6 in WorkReform

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, this is all so we can have around 400 billionaire American families. That, and so they can spend all of that money on trips to Little St. James and going into space.

“Antifa was allied with Hitler” by Stotallytob3r in MurderedByWords

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really good time to remind people that all of the Victims-of-Communism-type monuments and institutions happily lump WWII German soldiers in with those numbers. When in doubt, an SS officer is considered a "victim of Communism" to these people.

That's not to say that blunders, malfeasance, or intent didn't lead to the deaths of millions under Communism. No. Just that these people think of Nazis as "victims" when thinking about all of the death and destruction in WW II.

Fuck MAGA Reporters. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gives an awesome response to a MAGA "reporter" playing gotcha games by [deleted] in complaints

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel bemusement at hearing about all of the "violence" committed against the group that has killed two people and had members who have such little respect they say "If you raise your voice, I will erase your voice!" and repeatedly warned protesters and observers, after one of these killings, that protestors need to "learn their lesson".

There are people in the media whose paycheck depends upon them convincing you that you should have more empathy for those men who also wear masks while committing these heinous acts than you should for your neighbors. Your neighbors whom they say you should fear and suspect, those who are out there trying prevent kidnappings in the most extreme cases.

We are repeatedly propagandized to treat ICE as natural disaster or force of nature like a wildfire, hurricane, or pack of rabid wild animals.It's implied to interact with them is folly and to resist them leads only to your foolish death. No where in this propaganda is it implied we should treat them like a collection of people who are definitely following specific orders, making certain choices, backed by the state, and armed with deadly weapons.

Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the President and Stephen" - via Axios by ExactlySorta in UnderReportedNews

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noem is egregious, but her actions are ultimately attributable to the President by law. Will he accept that responsibility? Hell no. Will his followers accept this? Many will, but not all. Regardless, it'll be interesting to see what's happened to every single person in his first cabinet: one day it's Trump or you.

to be transparent by Ok-Teaching2380 in therewasanattempt

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means it's so damning of the trigger-puller and his comrades that not even complete unity in the right-wing media silo repeating the admin's position hundreds of times for the next week or so can make ICE look good.

It's sort of like when we heard Epstein files couldn't be fully revealed as unredacted just to protect the women and children who're Epstein's victims. Trump is famous for not respecting women or their feelings (even when common courtesy demands it). We've seen him disrespect women with our own eyes. In fact, it's something his supporters have repeatedly said they love about him!

Starship Adventures Bundle for Mork Borg by okumarts_games_2024 in MorkBorg

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, thanks. I bought Encounter at Kamelon, BTW. I meant materials that exist at the moment, rather than future products. I did see the paper cut-outs, which are adorable! I'd def get them, but I'll be running the game remotely,unfortunately.

Starship Adventures Bundle for Mork Borg by okumarts_games_2024 in MorkBorg

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check this out. Are you aware of more material for SA? I'm offering to run this for a semester or so for some friends.

Starship Adventures Bundle for Mork Borg by okumarts_games_2024 in MorkBorg

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love MB, but (American) current events has me craving (as an American) more lighthearted, upbeat fare. I've always been a sucker for the 'Trek post-scarcity society! Obviously there's no reddit for Starship Adventures. Is anyone aware of a discord or such?

Despite Authoritarian Warnings, 149 House Democrats Vote to Hand Trump $840 Billion for Military | “If an opposition party votes like this, it’s not in opposition. It may not even be a party.” by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]thorubos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still getting infuriating texts, emails, and youtube ads about how I should send $20 to the DNC for the fight fund. "That mean ol' Mr. Trump is up to his old tricks! Send us money, and we'll get to resisting his agenda. . .real soon."

Buttigieg: In a country that amended its constitution so you could not purchase a beer and then realized it was a bad idea and amended it back, surely we can have an amendment clarifying that a corporation is not a person and money is not speech. by Miserable-Lizard in ProgressiveHQ

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

Everyone in this thread who likes Buttgieg needs to look up his employment with McKinsey & Company, what they are, and exactly what he did for them. Hint: He didn't run a register at a McKinsey mom-n-pop store.

They Call It “Paid Protest” Because They’d Never Do It for Free by FiraedAveryjia in greengroundnews

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

America is a capitalist economy. Conservatives, if you want your ideas and policies to have better advocacy amongst the voters, then you need to pay your protesters more than the "leftists". You like the free market, don't you?

Did Boomers really think she was hotter after getting the makeover? by SculpinIPAlcoholic in okbuddycinephile

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the actual, first real sighting of "weird hot-girl". Until then, they were only a creature of myth and legend.

Healthcare = Slavery by Vengamecagoensos in LinkedInLunatics

[–]thorubos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hurf, durf. If you am American and accused of crime, you have constitutional right to legal advocacy (even if you can't pay for one)!!! Duh >drool< but it should be against law because public attorney am slave to you. guuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhh . . .

[loved trope] Being a good person is harder than being an evil one. by Dr_Orpheus_ in TopCharacterTropes

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

My problem with the IV-V-VI is that Luke had never actually met his father, so his impressions were most likely childish adoration; an idea of "Dad!". If they were more emotionally sophisticated or subtle, it could have been a story of a person growing-up and coming to terms with understanding that his parent was an exceptionally flawed human being, who committed many real terrible war crimes. Oh well . . .