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God Emperor is a bit of a slog, in no small part because Leto is a fucking self-absorbed asshole (which is actually sort of understandable, and becomes moreso over time), but the ending is worth it (as is all the nuance and information you pick up on the way). It’s definitely worth getting through in order to get to

It’s a rather clever interpretation of intersecting realities at oblique angles (as they so often do).

I find it ironic that you think I’m just trying for the “witty comeback”, when you came at me first with your “well, actually”. My comment about appreciating historical context was genuine, but you’d rather be offended.

It’s not an argument in favor of doing nothing. Far from it. It’s an argument for examining your cause in detail to make sure you’re not just playing yourself. Are you actually getting concessions or are you just getting whatever scraps they decide to leave you?

I’m more joking about the “graphic designer” failing on the coloring scheme that they put together. ;)

The inconsistency on the checkmarks for “Has no regard for the law” is making my eye twitch.

While I appreciate the sentiment as an anarchist, I would warn that you must first consider if your “rebellion” isn’t just another one of their games. Trying to take on the state is a losing game because you’re always playing the game on their terms. Cops - the agents of violence on behalf of the state- love nothing

I think even without social media we were headed in this direction. Social media just accelerated the phenomenon so fast we’re experiencing cultural whiplash.

I didn’t see this post before I responded along similar lines to someone. It’s such a perfect example, I guess. 

The use of détournement per se was in fact an anticapitalist tactic. My comment may seem reductive, but it was more a thought I frequently have when faced with products like 20 dollar Che Guevara shirts. Capitalism has far more resources to employ than dissident political movements. 

“used to be” - well, ending more or less with the Situationists, if we want to get technical. The Situationists were rooted deeply in Marxist theory, as I’m sure you’re aware. It’s a shame they more or less disbanded, because their ideas of capitalism applied to mass media are even more relevant in the age of

It used to be that the counterculture utilized détournement to fuck with capitalism. Capitalists decided they could play that game better. 

Nunes can be the Witchsmeller Pursuivant.

I see you too miss having Ashley Feinberg on site.

Sorry, but she’s awful. She bases all her advice on incorrect interpretations (sun sign versus ascendant). Use Astrodienst.

Aren’t most diseases capable of asymptomatic transmission? This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone at this point.

The best morons! Nobody has morons like we do.

These fools are so predictable. Might as well all be chat bots filled with fox news talking points.

“We’re looking into it very strongly.”

That’s actually a great metaphor for what we’re going through right now. Constantly getting hit with bad news. Not being able to see an ending. The soul-crushing weariness sets in. Baltar: “There are limits...”