Spartanix13

Fuck everything

[Spartanix13 @Spartanix13]

@JustinTrudeau THERE IS NO HEALING WITHOUT LIBERTY

[centurii-chan @CenturiiC]

some mfs would get like 5xp and start acting like this.

[Nick Freitas @NickJFreitas]

"Why do prices keep going up?"

I'd be happy to explain why prices keep going up...Inflationary monetary policy.

"Why do we have inflationary monetary policy?"

Well, there are a lot of reasons, but the primary one is that politicians really like to spend money, because it's an easy way to buy votes. The problem is politicians don't make money, so they have to get it through one of 3 primary ways...

1. They can tax...which is how they get most of it, but there is a point where taxation has diminishing returns because taxing someone too much leads to a lack of productivity or avoidance strategies.

2. They can borrow...which is one of their favorites because it allows them to kick the can down the road when it comes to actually paying for things; the problem is that at some point the government's credit isn't very good, and people don't want to voluntarily loan them money anymore.

3. They can print it...which is what we have been doing for a long time now. It's especially damaging because when the government prints a bunch of money to spend, it doesn't immediately cause all the prices to go up, so when the government spends the money, they are getting close to the full value of the dollar at the time that it is spent...it is only after the new paper dollars have started to circulate without a corresponding increase in supply that more dollars are competing over the same amount of goods and services and thus the prices go up, because the value of each dollar has gone down through money printing ie. "inflationary monetary policy."

Eventually the inflation gets so bad that they have to stop printing and spending, but that only decreases inflation; it doesn't end it, so prices don't go down to where they were; they simply stop increasing at the previous rate.

"Well, why don't they fix it?"

Because it would cause the economy to significantly, albeit temporarily, tank, and then whatever party was not in charge would blame the party that was in charge, and the citizens suffering the most from inflationary monetary policy would punish the party that stopped the inflationary monetary policy.

"So what's the answer?"

Well...the American people could start getting a lot more educated and concerned about the dangers of fiat currency combined with an ever-expanding welfare state and economic central planning, or the system can keep going until it reaches a critical mass, collapses, and we go through a lot more pain than would have otherwise been required...

[Oilfield Rando @Oilfield_Rando]

Shutup and eat your ramen while your earnings are confiscated and given to a tax exempt “non profit” with a CEO that’s paid $1.5 million a year to give free shit to people who hate you.

[Christian Heiens 🏛 @ChristianHeiens]

I’m never going to seek “compromise and common ground” with people who hate me. Sorry. Those days are long over.

The Right has been trying to extend an hand to the Left for decades now and all we have to show for those efforts are:

1) Systematic attempts to discriminate against White men in both the public and private sector
2) Endless dehumanizing attacks about how we deserve to lose our country because we’re evil
3) Blatant attempts to overthrow America’s history, culture, social norms, ways of life, and our cherished traditions and rights in the name of some eternal Progressive omnicause that’s always seeking to institute Year Zero
4) Actual physical violence perpetuated against Conservatives, as evidenced by the Left’s murder of Charlie Kirk and their reaction to one of their own shooting him on a college campus.

Fuck the Left. They are my enemy, and I do not care what I’m called for rejecting any fake sentimental “common ground” with a political faction that has done its absolute best to signal for the last 12+ years how it wants nothing less than my total dispossession from the nation my ancestors helped found.

America doesn’t belong to them. They aren’t even worthy of being called “traitors” because they have no country of their own.

[Roman Helmet Guy @romanhelmetguy]

If I hear another Boomer conservative bitching about Gen Z ordering DoorDash I’m going to become a communist. It’s true their grandparents always cooked homemade meals. But that’s because grandma stayed at home and grandpa had a union job and nobody could reach him after 5. They had a house with a full kitchen and 3 kids by 25. Meanwhile half of Gen Z men are forced to compete with the entire population of South America for some 12 hour long shift HVAC job that barely pays the rent. They’re 30 and nobody cooks for them because they can’t find any women who’ll marry them when they can’t even afford a starter home in the ghetto. The other half of Gen Z men are busting their ass competing with the entire populations of India and China for some 70 hour a week powerpoint job that asks them for updates on the slides at 3AM. They can’t find anyone to cook for them either, because every women around them is convinced that being a mother and cooking for a man is beneath them because they’re gonna save the world when they become VP of Marketing at MegaCorp in 20 years.

[Jamie Sarkonak @sarkonakj]

Unproven asylum seekers will once again get free "items and services like feeding supplies, respiratory devices, implantable hearing aids, nursing homes and hospital-based rehabilitation..."

It's embarrassing that we've been made into a health resort for the developing world.

[Paul @WomanDefiner]

All the people who call themselves experts and critics unquestionably accepted everything this guy put in front of them for years. The same people who tell you to get vaccinated, they same people who think Gender is a spectrum, the same people who push global warming and gay race communism.

[Grummz @Grummz]

This is the OG WoW team.

Journalists and grifters really did them dirty.

This is the real story.

This was not a "frat house run amok" as they want you to belief.

I should know. I was the Team Lead. Every HR incident would have to cross my desk. (I'm on the left, holding out the champagne bottle from the launch celebration).

None of them were SA or even "Frat Boy" style incidents (we did have one GDC drinking binge that ended up with flooding a hotel room and getting the company banned, but there were no women involved nor anyone harmed). So many articles were written that claimed Blizzard was a haven for some kind of "wild" and out of control environment. They are wrong.

Instead what we were was a group of geeks, many of us socially awkward, all of us with a passion for games and absolutely driven to make the best game we could.

"Frat Boys" would have stuffed us in lockers and given us swirlies.

We worked hard, we were gamers, geeks, nerds. Many were married, with kids, or starting families. Many others were extremely shy, and introverted. We worked really long hours, but that's kinda what it takes to accomplish the exceptional.

I know it's popular to paint OG gamers (and even DnD players/creators) as some sort of toxic group that pushed out women and minorities. But that's a lie. That's the narrative they use to explain why teams were majority men back then. They were men because women wanted nothing to do with games (until it became popular in culture).

We would have loved to see more women interested in what we were doing, and we would not cared if they wanted to join the team. There was only one requirement: You had to be a gamer and passionate about making games and have the skills to back it up.

We were the quiet, awkward nerds who were driven to excellence.

It is such a terrible wrong to paint this team as some sort of menace to women. It's sad that this is the legacy people want to force on not just Blizzard, but all the OG teams from other companies that defined the IPs that carry gaming even today. They were all attacked. They want to destroy the past, tell a false history, so they can supplant it with their modern agenda (and people).

It was done for clicks. It was done for money. It was done for clout.

But when you point that out, they just call you a "woman hating grifter".

All they do is lie and project.

[Legendary Drops @ALegendaryDrops]

Honestly a couple people dancing alone in a room is pretty accurate.

[Ian Runkle/Runkle of the Bailey @ YouTube @IanRunkle]

If the police have to hide a thing from the public, they probably should not be doing that thing.

[Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms @JCCFCanada]

Toronto doctor Brian Goldman says he’s done “honouring the rights of antivaxxers to express their ignorant and malicious opinions. They need to be charged with spreading dangerous health disinformation. We’ve been treating them like they’re mildly amusing.”

So, he wants to see those who disagree with him silenced and jailed?

Science advances not by silencing dissent but by refuting bad ideas. Much of what social media platforms suppressed in 2020-21 later turned out to be highly credible, for example the Covid lab-leak theory, the failure of the vaccine to stop transmission, and the strength of natural immunity.

https://t.co/Vbs1tgI1DO

[Doc Strangelove @DocStrangelove2]

Every single thing about this is perfect, hang in the Louvre.

[Lunix Twin @LunixTwin]

Tim Robbins reveals what Romanians told him cancel culture reminds them of and it will make you rethink everything

"I asked, what was the uptake on the vaccines in Romania? And they said something like 40%. I said, well, how do you explain that? And they said, well, you know, we lived under the Soviet Union for many years, so we know how to look like we comply when we're not complying."

"And I said, what else reminds you of the Soviet Union? And they said, without a doubt, cancel culture."

"Soviet Union used to keep files on all of us, right? So as long as you're a good party member, there wouldn't be a thing said. But once you stepped out of line, they brought out that old file. Now that affair with your secretary from 30 years ago is going to ruin your life. They're going to ruin your family. They're going to kill your career. And they're going to make a big public display of it to show other people to stay in line."

"And they felt like cancel culture was basically operating in the same way as the Soviet Union did. And it was really interesting to see that perspective in Eastern Europe."

[Christian Heiens 🏛 @ChristianHeiens]

If these people had their way, nothing grand would ever be built ever again and 100% of society's productive capacity would be oriented towards pouring an infinite amount of resources into the black hole that is the bottom 1% of society.

And I’m not talking about people who are down on their luck. I’m talking about the most dysfunctional, degenerate, violent, impulsive, low IQ, criminally-inclined losers who suck up endless state resources for all the social workers, police officers, prisons, welfare spending, and public attention they inevitably require.

We are held hostage by these people in a way you couldn’t even begin to fully appreciate.

[Ryan Gerritsen🇨🇦🇳🇱 @ryangerritsen]

On September 17th 2021 Naheed Nenshi tells everyone that mixing vaccinated people with unvaccinated will result in a “mess”
So these individuals clearly had no faith in the product protecting themselves.

He then goes on to encourage neighbors to snitch on each other.

Never forget what these people in positions of power were capable of.

[Spartanix13 @Spartanix13]

@planefag Why are so many YouTubers just absolute TDS brained fags.

[Spartanix13 @Spartanix13]

@buperac It's almost as if there was over a decade of managed decline to destroy the middle class. Growing up I know between my parents they made less than 100k and still managed to raise 3 kids quite comfortably. 20 years ago we had a functioning economy still. I fear for the next gen.

[Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms @JCCFCanada]

After public backlash, the Edmonton Police have deleted a post encouraging people to anonymously report speech that “hurts people.”

But their “non-criminal action” reporting form is still live, with police promising to use their limited resources to investigate “verbal insults, name-calling, offensive jokes, slurs and insulting language.”

Police should focus their limited resources on investigating actual crimes, not speech that is perfectly legal and protected by section 2(b) of the Charter.

https://t.co/X1Gt0XUQMx

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Not the way I planned on spending my afternoon, but 7,600 comments should not be ignored! Bots, trolls and personal attacks notwithstanding, the critics of yesterday’s post were dominated by a large and vocal contingent who rushed to remind me that there’s “a difference between socialism and communism,” an obvious indication that they didn’t actually read the post.

Shelley Armour writes… “Mike! You know there is a difference between democratic socialism and communism, right?”

Hi, Shelley. Yes, I know there’s a difference, and I understand what the difference is. The larger point, and the fundamental flaw with your comment, is that you seem to believe the candidates within the Democratic Socialist Party are both “democratic and socialist" simply because that’s the name of their club. Well, maybe some of them are. I really couldn’t say. What I can tell you for sure is that more than a few have called for the complete dismantling of capitalism, free markets, representative government, property rights, borders, police, prisons, and the Constitution in general. My post referred to them, as well as a number of elected Democrats who have agreed to campaign on their behalf – including Gavin Newsom, who said, "The Democratic Party must accept the DSA in order to take back the Congress.” His words, not mine.

Tracey Steele writes…“Wow! I cannot believe Mike Rowe said this. He has a huge reach, and he is actually spouting the word “communism” like it’s the 1950s! Wow Wow Wow!”

Wow indeed, Tracey, and thanks for noticing the size of my reach! (Contrary to popular belief, size does matter!) To say it again, I am not the one “spouting” communism or conflating socialists and communists. The word is being “spouted” by members of the DSA who are using it to describe themselves. I am not accusing them; I am quoting them.

John Engles… Hey Rowe, what’s the difference between the Communists who want to run the country and the Nazi/fascist who currently is?

Several differences, John, but the only one relevant to this conversation is the fact that the communists currently running for office have clearly identified themselves as such. They do not dispute or reject the label. They embrace it. It is who they are, who they claim to be, and who they want to be. The president, on the other hand, has never claimed to be a Nazi or a fascist. That doesn’t mean he isn't, but it is worth noting he has rejected the accusation outright. Obviously, you are entitled to that opinion and the right to share it publicly, thanks to our Constitution. Unlike in a fascist, Nazi, or communist regime. (Also worth noting, Nazis and fascists are not the same thing.)

Chris Tomaloff writes… “Kinda like how the political right didn’t shout down the extreme rhetoric coming from their candidates?”

No, Chris, not like that at all. In the video I shared, we saw examples of prominent Democrats saying things like, “We need to elect more communists!” (Cea Weaver, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office.) Mamdani himself literally tweeted, "Each according to their need, each according to their ability." That’s a direct quote from the Communist Manifesto.

But what exactly is the corollary from the right? Are prominent Republicans tweeting, “We need to elect more Nazis! We need to elect more fascists! Eat the poor!” I don’t think so. John Engles may think Trump is fascist and a Nazi, but Trump disagrees, and so do a majority of voters. Communists, on the other hand, say it loud and say it proud. I’m inclined to take them at their word.

Beto Ojeda… “Mike has always leaned to the Trumpian view of things but never states it, so as not to alienate anyone, but we know how to read between the lines. This “communist” talk is McCarthyism 2.0.”

I wasn’t around in the 1950s, Beto, but from what I’ve read, it was indeed a very difficult time to be a communist in this country. Lots of private citizens were dragged before Congress, made to take “loyalty oaths," and blacklisted in their places of work. I can’t justify it or condone it, but I can explain it. We had just fought a hot war against fascism and Nazism and just begun a Cold War against a communist regime. The existence of an organized Communist Party in this country at such a time strained the limits of tolerance. But do you really think we’re less tolerant today than we were seventy-five years ago? Do you really believe my comments about communists who claim to be communists are synonymous with another Red Scare? If you haven’t noticed, Chris, no one in the DSA, including the communists, is being dragged before Congress and made to swear a loyalty oath to the Constitution. Today, a communist in America can run for office…with the endorsement of the governor of California! And the tacit approval of a major political party! Seems to me we’re about as far from McCarthyism as we can get.

As for my desire not to alienate anyone, I suppose I am guilty of that. I run a foundation that is open to people of all political beliefs, and we’ve assisted lots of Americans who lean to the left. I also know for a fact that many Democrats have supported mikeroweWORKS historically, and I have no desire to run them off. But do you really have to “read between the lines” to understand where I’m coming from?

True, I’ve never endorsed a candidate or publicly encouraged people to vote. But I’ve been very transparent about the fact that I’m a registered Independent who favors policies and programs that often align with conservative principles. Obviously, I would not characterize those conservative principles as “Trumpian,” because a) they were around long before him, b) Trump is not a conservative, and c) I do not agree with or support everything the President says and does. So, is it possible, Beto, that your accusation is rooted in the fact that I have never publicly denounced the president to your satisfaction? Is it possible you think I'm a Trumper, simply because I've never called him a fascist, or a Nazi, or a liar, or a conman, or a traitor, or whatever else you believe him to be?

Gretchen Seipp… Mike, the fact that you still act as though you’re not political after all this time is a bit ridiculous. I still support your work and foundation because I believe in it, but the folksy act has worn thin.

Aw, shucks, Gretchen. Folksy? Lil' ole me?
Honestly, how am I acting as if I am “not political?” This entire conversation is the very definition of “political.”

Christopher Pugh… I would have voted for Mike Rowe and Freddie a few years ago before he went full-on MAGA, and I’m all in favor of his project, but it’s pretty clear the political direction that he’s moved in and the money trail that has influenced it.

It’s Freddy, not Freddie. (I don’t much care, but he’s a terrier and particular about such things.) As for the “full-on MAGA” moniker, is there something I did specifically to earn that designation? Is there some kind of general definition you can share? Or, are you coming from the same place as Beto? Is calling me “Full-On MAGA" your way of saying that I’ve failed to condemn Trump to your satisfaction?

For the record, MRW is supported by liberals and conservatives alike. I have no idea what “money trail” you are referring to. Also, regarding my personal politics, think about the implications of what I wrote. I said that the Democrats have been given a gift – an opportunity to appear reasonable by speaking the truth to their own party, just as Bill Maher has done. All they have to do is distance themselves from candidates who have called for the complete dismantlement of our Constitution. All they have to do is say, “Hold on, comrade. Our tent is not that big. We respect your right to hate America, but we don’t want you in our party, and we will not support your candidacy.”

If they say that, I think a lot of Independents would see them as they see John Fetterman, who has, in the eyes of many voters, become the most “rational” Democrat currently in office. If they don’t – if they actually welcome communist candidates into their party – then I’m afraid the Democrats, by default, will offer the American people a very simple choice in November – a party that disavows communism vs. a party that doesn’t. I think such a choice would be very positive for Republicans because I don’t think most Americans want to align themselves with a Democratic Party that welcomes communists. The question for you, Chris, is why would a “Full-On MAGA” like me encourage Democrats to act in a way that would disadvantage the Republican Party? And the answer is simple – it’s because I support the existence of a Democratic Party that believes America is still a fundamentally good place.

I think there’s a lot of room for improvement in our country, and I believe the best way to realize those improvements is for Democrats and Republicans to have continuous, robust and public debate about all the issues. But if one of those parties is affirmatively determined to transform our democratic republic into a communist state, then we’re no longer debating the various ways to make our country better; we’re debating the merits of destroying it. And really, what’s the point of tolerating that?

America is already a big tent, filled with hundreds of millions of people with wildly differing views and lots of political parties that represent those views. We’ve got the Green Party, the American Freedom Party, the Socialist Workers Party, the Constitution Party, and of course, the Communist Party USA, as well as the Democratic Socialist Party. America’s tent is so big, we can even tolerate fringe parties like the KKK, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and so forth. Why then, does Gavin Newsom want to make room in the Democratic tent for socialists and communists? There’s only one reason, and he’s already spelled it out for us – he believes the Democrats need them to win back the Congress. I think it’s a bad bet for the Democrats and for America. And if a prominent Republican reached out to the KKK with the same “big tent” offer, you’d better believe my vote would be in play.

Michael Tillman… When are you going to throw your hat into the ring, Mr. Rowe?

Ha! When it no longer fits my head!