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Is everybody watching this???? www.gregpalast.com/stream-no-ch... #votersuppression #jimcrow #stolen #rightovote

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Over 88 million US voters did not participate in the 2024 presidential election. Should they be blamed for Donny Trump being elected? #trump #idiots #yousuck #elections

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Movies that became documentaries:

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American wealth inequality shown by using grains of rice. www.reddit.com/r/interestin...

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Oh! The Humanity (8/8) And remember: A smile, even in the face of adversity, is a powerful weapon. Though perhaps not as powerful as a, well, let’s just say a properly sharpened wit.. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (7/8) After all, as my dear father used to say, ‘One can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.’ Though perhaps, in the case of international relations, one might suggest substituting a less… fragile ingredient. Until next time, my friends. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (10/10) And while a discounted toaster may bring a momentary flicker of joy, a well-mannered society is a treasure that will endure long after the last crumb has been toasted. To a civilized shopping season!. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (9/10) Perhaps we might apply this principle to our shopping habits as well. After all, my friends, a true bargain is not measured solely in monetary savings, but also in the preservation of our dignity. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (8/10) I believe it was the philosopher Immanuel Kant who said, ‘Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never merely as a means to an end, but always at the same time as an end.’ Wise words, indeed. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (7/10) A well-maintained line, after all, is a testament to our collective commitment to order. And while a 50% reduction on a toaster might be tempting, it hardly justifies a descent into barbaric behavior. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (6/10) A dash of decorum, a sprinkling of civility. After all, is it not possible to engage in the pursuit of commerce without sacrificing our manners? Perhaps these frenzied shoppers might benefit from a brief refresher course in the art of the queue. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (5/10) Is it not enough to queue patiently, to extend a polite ‘excuse me’ as one navigates the aisles? Must one transform into a ravenous beast, driven by the primal urge to acquire a discounted kitchen appliance? One wonders if a touch of restraint might be in order. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (4/10) Yes, toasters! Those humble appliances, designed to impart a golden hue to slices of bread, become the objects of a most unseemly scramble. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (3/10) One sees images of vast throngs of shoppers, their faces contorted with a curious mix of determination and desperation, as they jostle and vie for possession of… toasters. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (2/10) Who among us hasn’t experienced the quiet satisfaction of procuring a quality item at a reduced price? But what I have observed in the reportage on this ‘Black Friday’ strikes me as, well, a bit overzealous. #SocialCommentary

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Black Friday (1/10) I must confess, I find myself a bit bewildered by a peculiar phenomenon that has recently made its way across the Atlantic — a retail spectacle they call ‘Black Friday.’ Now, I am a firm believer in the virtues of a good bargain. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (6/8) Perhaps, then, it is not a matter of changing the world, but of changing our approach to it. A dash of patience, a sprinkling of understanding, and a generous dollop of humor — these, I believe, are the ingredients for a more palatable world order. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (5/8) And yet, one must not succumb to despair. Even in the face of the most daunting challenges, the human spirit — much like a stubbornly resilient houseplant — finds a way to persevere. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (4/8) One longs for the days of agreeable disagreements, of civilized debate conducted over a pot of Darjeeling and a plate of butter cookies. A time when a firm handshake and a well-turned phrase could smooth over the roughest of diplomatic waters. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (3/8) One recalls the wisdom of our grandmothers: ‘You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.’ A sentiment, one fears, that has been somewhat lost in the current climate of global discourse. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (2/8) Leaders with… shall we say, a penchant for the absolute — gentlemen who might benefit from a refresher course in the art of compromise — seem to be multiplying like, well, like rabbits in a particularly fertile vegetable garden. #SocialCommentary

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Oh! The Humanity (1/8) One glances at the headlines, one peruses the news, and one is left with a sense, how shall I put it… of a world teetering precariously on the brink of, well, a most unfortunate predicament. Wars erupt with alarming frequency. #SocialCommentary

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The Perils of Incompetence (9/9) Incompetence in leadership has consequences far beyond individuals. Governance, diplomacy, and public trust depend on skillful, knowledgeable leaders. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (8/9) Humor can help us cope. It lets us navigate a world where square pegs reshape holes to fit their peculiar dimensions. Laughter keeps us sane amid chaos. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (7/9) The solution is to foster appreciation for competence and expertise. Skilled individuals are the backbone of successful governance and organizations. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (6/9) The urge to despair is strong, but hope lies in resilience. As Loriot noted, adversity often reveals the true strength of the human spirit and its capacity to adapt. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (5/9) We’re often governed by those who confuse a telephone for a fax machine or approach diplomacy like a bull in a china shop. Mismanagement is the predictable result. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (4/9) In politics, incompetence becomes especially troubling. We hope leaders have governance skills, but power often rewards friends and allies over qualified individuals. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (3/9) The results of mismatched roles are rarely amusing. Imagine a surgeon conducting an orchestra or a chef maintaining a nuclear plant. Disaster is almost inevitable. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (2/9) Too often, people are thrust into roles without the skills or understanding needed. Power tempts even the ill-equipped to overreach, with predictable consequences. #trump #gop

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The Perils of Incompetence (1/7) A certain level of competence is essential for the smooth functioning of any endeavor. Whether assembling a bookshelf or navigating the complexities of a government ministry, a fundamental grasp of the task at hand is, to put it mildly, indispensable. #trump #gop

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How naive we were. How innocent. Lol #trump #holdaccountable #wtf

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#isthisfunny

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Also manchmal fühl ich das aber auch. #isthisfunny #life

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What an amazing person Ayrton Senna must’ve been. Fierce competitor and somebody who gave Brazil so much. #senna #FormulaOne #f1 #remember

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Looking pretty #cat #pet

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I'm officially old now. Just tried listened to the latest The Cure record - couldn't sit through it. So yeah, my childhood is officially over and pretty much forgotten. #GettingOld #TheCure #memories

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Who else believes that we just entered the age where the people in charge and the 1%'s don't even try to hide the fact that trickle-down economics was all a scam to enrich themselves? And what are we going to do about it? #rich #unfair #scam #trickledown #reagan #wtf #ExposingThe1Percent

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