Now as a poll:
If 51% of us say the n word, nothing happens. But if less than 51% of us say the n word, everyone who says the n word dies. Do you say the n word?
If you watch YouTube you likely know Davie504, the bass guy. He decided to finally leave Italy. After paying 60% in taxes he STILL got raided by the Italian Financial Police because he was a YouTuber.
He says that though Italy says that the 60% taxes pay for free services it's not actually free. He says healthcare is "free" but the waiting list is 6-12 months anyways for a simple scan so you get scared and use a private clinic and pay out of pocket anyways so you're basically being double dipped.
"In Italy you need a stamp, then a different stamp, then an appointment that's three months away, then you show up to an office then its closed, then you realize you need to know people and participate in bribe culture."
These type of systems are untenable and people will flee to places they are welcomed and can thrive.
"Loving a country that doesn't love you back is exhausting. You can't live on memories alone. You can't pay your rent with culture."
"As an entrepreneur you want to focus on your craft and create, but in Italy it felt like 70% of my energy was spent trying to deal with a system."
Worth watching the whole video. This is the future of the United States if things continue down a certain path.
https://t.co/vqjDDXerlK
The problem with the red button/blue button game is that it’s a zero stakes hypothetical.
How about we make it more serious by putting our 𝕏 accounts on the line?
Everyone on 𝕏 has the option to take a vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone keeps their account. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button keep their account. Which button would you press?
Post evidence of your vote. If you vote blue and end up in a minority you have to delete your 𝕏 account.
LOCAL MAN DISCOVERS HE IS SECRETLY A REAL ESTATE MOGUL AFTER COUNTY INVENTS $186,000 FOR HIM
MIDLAND, TX — In a stunning financial revelation this week, a local homeowner learned he has apparently made a massive profit without selling anything, receiving any money, or otherwise participating in reality.
“I had no idea I was doing this well,” the man said, reviewing a notice informing him his modest home—purchased for $60,000 in 2009—is now worth $246,000, according to a highly sophisticated system known as “a guy with a clipboard and vibes.”
Despite never listing the property, fielding offers, or seeing so much as a nickel of this newfound wealth, the homeowner confirmed he is now expected to pay taxes as if he recently closed a blockbuster deal.
“I checked my bank account just to be sure,” he said. “Nothing. No mysterious deposit. No wire transfer. Not even a congratulations email. But apparently I’m crushing it.”
County officials reassured residents that the system is working exactly as intended.
“You’re not being taxed on money you have,” one official explained patiently. “You’re being taxed on money you could hypothetically have in an alternate universe where you sold your house but didn’t need a place to live afterward.”
Experts clarified that this differs significantly from other forms of taxation, where individuals are typically taxed on actual income or realized gains.
“For example, if your stock portfolio doubles, you don’t owe taxes until you sell,” said one analyst. “But your home is different because… well… it just is. Please stop asking questions.”
Local residents have reportedly begun experimenting with applying the same logic elsewhere.
“If my neighbor can assign value to my house and bill me for it,” the homeowner said, “I’m assigning value to my free time. I’ve determined the county now owes me $500,000 annually for emotional distress and inconvenience.”
At press time, officials were exploring ways to increase property values even further, noting that if numbers can be written down once, they can absolutely be written down again—higher.
Meanwhile, the homeowner confirmed he is considering selling the property just to finally meet the rich guy everyone keeps telling him he is.
Imagine a circle, with a little spinner on it that you can flick. The circle is 80% red and 20% yellow, like a yellow pie slice. You flick the spinner. It spins, and slowwwly stops. Where did it land?
Tim Dillon: Netanyahu is like “the drug addict in your family who gets on a soapbox saying, I cannot believe I’m being accused of stealing money again.”
“It’s the gaslighting of the century.”
“This is the most violent person ever.”
“Troops in Lebanon.”
“He’s got guys talking shit to Turkey already.”
“Nothing will be enough for him.”
“And the people that really support this, like: well, it is in America’s interest to be in an unwinnable war with Iran.”
“And have the Strait of Hormuz closed.”
“And have oil go up.”
“And to lose all our relationships with the Gulf States.”
“And have the Gulf pull money out of projects in Silicon Valley and Wall Street and Hollywood.”
“And have our economy go belly up.”
“And have a draft and then a nuclear war.”
“It is in America’s interest.”
“And if you suggest otherwise, you’re an antisemite and a pig.”
@TimJDillon
You guys want to go up the escalation ladder. I'll go up the ladder. I'll go all the way up this ladder. Other presidents are afraid of ladders. Not me.
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The United States has spent EIGHT TRILLION DOLLARS fighting and policing in the Middle East. Thousands of our Great Soldiers have died or been badly wounded. Millions of people have died on the other side. GOING INTO THE MIDDLE EAST IS THE WORST DECISION EVER MADE.....