I get where you’re coming from, but as you also mentioned it depends on the purpose of the conversation.
I think it was Napoleon who said to never interrupt your enemy when they’re making a mistake.
Obviously we’re in for a rough few years, and it sucks for the sensible Americans even if they should do more to fight for what’s right, but ultimately the rampant chauvinism and exceptionalism is accelerating American imperial decline.
It’s a bit like the guy who keeps bragging about how big his dick is. Sure you could tell them it makes the ladies drier than a bag of saw dust, but perhaps it’s for the best that you don’t stop him.
I know this is a bit controversial, but I think this is why Trump’s partly been a blessing in disguise. He’s so disgusting that it’s become impossible for politicians in allied countries to continue pretending America is a bastion of freedom. They can longer pretend the US considers its allies as much more than client states.
Fair points. To be honest, my main concern when commenting in spaces like these is the state of “leftist” spaces, since that’s what’s directly affected by the act of commenting. I think allowing the chauvinism to run unchecked without being confronted makes these spaces quite painful to inhabit, especially for those targeted by that chauvinism.
Related to what you’ve said, I’ve got one of the classics from the Chinese internet… You might enjoy it in the unlikely event you haven’t seen it before.
Remember JDPON Don. Internationalists are in control. Trust the plan.
It’s hard. I wish we could kick them in the nuts over the internet. Not because it would necessarily change anything, but so that the rest of us could be a bit less stressed about it all.
It’s hard. I wish we could kick them in the nuts over the internet. Not because it would necessarily change anything, but so that the rest of us could be a bit less stressed about it all.
I get where you’re coming from, but as you also mentioned it depends on the purpose of the conversation. I think it was Napoleon who said to never interrupt your enemy when they’re making a mistake.
Obviously we’re in for a rough few years, and it sucks for the sensible Americans even if they should do more to fight for what’s right, but ultimately the rampant chauvinism and exceptionalism is accelerating American imperial decline.
It’s a bit like the guy who keeps bragging about how big his dick is. Sure you could tell them it makes the ladies drier than a bag of saw dust, but perhaps it’s for the best that you don’t stop him.
I know this is a bit controversial, but I think this is why Trump’s partly been a blessing in disguise. He’s so disgusting that it’s become impossible for politicians in allied countries to continue pretending America is a bastion of freedom. They can longer pretend the US considers its allies as much more than client states.
Fair points. To be honest, my main concern when commenting in spaces like these is the state of “leftist” spaces, since that’s what’s directly affected by the act of commenting. I think allowing the chauvinism to run unchecked without being confronted makes these spaces quite painful to inhabit, especially for those targeted by that chauvinism.
Related to what you’ve said, I’ve got one of the classics from the Chinese internet… You might enjoy it in the unlikely event you haven’t seen it before.
Remember JDPON Don. Internationalists are in control. Trust the plan.
Yeah. You also have a point.
It’s hard. I wish we could kick them in the nuts over the internet. Not because it would necessarily change anything, but so that the rest of us could be a bit less stressed about it all.
Like the meme. Thanks.