Too powerful? It’s the only way to survive daily life without going stark raving mad. It’s a legit coping mechanism, better than substances if you can make it work.
I do the same but tack on a ponder about how it must feel to be speed-running towards the participation trophy of empire length.
Footnotes.
In terms of territory annexed maybe, but in terms of direct cultural reach the US has far outstripped both.
We’re going to be seeing the aftershocks of the US’ contribution to global culture and media long after the bones of the last American have become an archeologist’s study project
Well yeah of course.
A world power influences others to copy them, during the Roman Empire they were the most influential and had the greatest cultural reach, same with the British.
As time goes by and technology allows for greater interconnectivity and a countries ability to influence others increases. Chances are the next world power will continue this trend and take over with their culture.
I bought bat wings for my cat.
Hats with dogs on them?
Or hats for dogs to wear?
No no, hats made FROM dogs. Rabbit fur’s getting expensive these days, you know.
This is interesting. Also a great way to get extra space on the bus on a rainy day I assume?
And for all you haters, who think this is fake: https://www.bhmalpacas.com/store/p59/Chiengora_Hat_Spun_From_Your_Dog's_Hair.html
Future of America actually looking kind of good with Trump on Trial and TikTok being forced to sell.
Let’s keep the ball rolling.
His lawyer argued presidents can assassinate their political opponents at the Supreme Court today, and as if that’s not bad enough, they seem receptive to it.
These are dark fucking times.
Buddo, if you think crackhead lawyers arguing “The president ordering political assassinations is OK” is gonna fly and be the law of the land, I have a bridge to sell you!
Or, if youre right, Dark Brandon is about to be reeeeeeaaaaal busy.
A lawyer has a duty to attempt the most favorable outcome for their client, even if the methodology is insane. So long as it can be squeezed into some sort of logical interpretation of the law, or to argue the law is improper. It doesn’t mean they actually believe their own bullshit necessarily.
The two great issues plaguing society: fascist takeover of democratic institutions and the stupid dance app
ByteDance saying they might rather shut it down than sell it shows that operating a silly dance app for profit was never their motive. The fact that at the mere notion of a forced sale our politicians were bombarded by death threats shows the platform was already weaponized.
The USA has less to benefit from the destruction of the USA compared to China. I wouldn’t be surprised if people’s personal data was given directly to the gangs running “Pig Butchering” scams, too.
When they’re literally being forced to sell the price will drop and the billionaire class would be happy to take over the social media site with all the potential young voters.
They won’t win many voters by taking over TikTok, but they can absolutely convince people to not bother voting, which is all they really need to win.
Tik Tok won’t be forced to sell. Even assuming the the ban survives the various lawsuits, the most that will happen is that the app will be banned (on American app stores) and Tik Tok will continue on like nothing happened. Americans are a minority on the app.
On top of that “China” only owns about 20% of the company, the rest is international investors.
