Tom Davis

[TJ @amazingatheist]

I think this is the first time I've ever heard anyone compare George Carlin to Ayn Rand, but let's parse this out.

Rand’s whole thing was heroic capitalist individualism. The special genius must be freed from the parasitic masses so he can build railroads, invent metal, and jack off to his own stock portfolio.

Carlin is talking about the way groups psychologically deform people. The way a decent person can become a cog in the machine. The way that individual conscience gets laundered through institutions until nobody feels responsible for what the institution does.

"Welcome my son, to the machine." -Pink Floyd.

Carlin was not saying, “All collective action is bad.” He was saying that once people start clumping together under banners, slogans, brands, uniforms, parties, churches, and flags, they often trade the beauty of the individual for the stupidity of the herd.

If you want to know about the stupidity of the herd, here's a few subjects I'd recommend for you to read up on: The smoke-filled room experiment, where people sitting alone usually reported smoke pouring into a room, but people in groups often sat there looking at each other, waiting for permission to react to reality.

The Asch conformity experiments, The Milgram experiment, groupthink, diffusion of responsibility, the banality of evil, moral disengagement, and the bystander effect.

None of that is Ayn Rand. It’s not even especially right-wing or left-wing. It’s basic human psychology.

Learn about your species, sir, before you speak to me with any confidence.

[Tom Davis @thgd0705]

@NotGlidus glidus ass tweet

[Ernest Strawfield @FKAGEORGEY]

why do people draw pictures of the sun wearing sunglasses?? is he hiding from himself?? much to think about.. more tweets from me later..

[Tank.Sinatra @GeorgeResch]

We know he can swim but…

[剑女友 sword gf ☭ @punishedgarage]

her: u better not be inheriting the earth when i get home
my meek ass:

[effortless and soulful pimp @funko_wop]

remake of point break but bodhi is a gooner chasing the ultimate nut. johnny utah let’s him go at the end and he busts so hard he dies

[The Onion @TheOnion]

An Instagram caption announcing your engagement should ideally say something about both Chester A. Arthur and your engagement. https://t.co/QOXHKNNsRw

[Squeakfu @Squeakfu]

@xychelsea

[i’m 6’4, by the way @honkwiggleton]

I love it in Creep when he says “I want a perfect body.” Imagine Thom Yorke with a perfect body

[Tom Davis @thgd0705]

@seynique

[Drew Gooden @drewisgooden]

just saw someone with “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good” on their license plate.

sir, this is a public road. you don’t get to be up to no good here. you don’t get to be a little goofball. my life is in your hands. manage your mischief at home.

[charlie @chunkbardey]

i hate how many leisure activities make you wear paper wristbands. how am i supposed to relax while wearing a paper wristband …

[NortonSinclair @SinclairNorton]

@sarahschauer When they first legalized marijuana in DC I decided to give it a go. I saw a pizza place I really wanted to try, too intimidated to go in I ordered a delivery and waited outside asking every delivery person if the pizza was for me.

I looked like a madman

[James Willems @JamesWillems]

I miss Benson every day, so in memory of him @ElyseWillems and I will be fundraising for Adopt A Shelter Dog Month. Join us today, 6:30pm PT at https://t.co/4czqBpdYfg and DONATE if you can! https://t.co/yhJFaaJLKB

[Tom Davis @thgd0705]

@ItsJustHedy Everyone knows Monsters Inc. is the best Pixar film, then Incredibles and Finding Nemo are interchangeable 2nd/3rd place

[Tom Davis @thgd0705]

@miaxmon Is this a request to netflix or you asking for recommendations?

[Day of the Moon @Dayofthemoon_]

Our child has been born! Stream Target now 🎯😉 X

[Day of the Moon @Dayofthemoon_]

PRE-SAVE ‘TARGET’ NOW! X https://t.co/IcQqaAnDQ7