APassenger

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[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have no disagreement with calling our system an oligarchy. It's part of why I'm pro-socialism.

Money isn't the only thing driving the oligarchy, but it's way up there on my list.

Profound, immeasurable wealth is a blight and a hallmark of poor mental health.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 13 points 1 year ago

Grieve. Be kind to yourself, be kind to them. Allow yourself to feel without resisting the feelings. But don't chase them either.

There isn't a right way to feel for most of this.

Part of grieving is reflection (usually). Remembering good times, bad times and wish-they-were-different times. Find a way to be with those moments and accept them as they are: moments. They aren't lost, just future ones will be different.

And that's okay. Or it will be. And you'll be okay, too.

I ruminate too. I tell myself it helps me learn, helps me grow, helps me remember not to "x". It rarely helps. It's just a conditioned response that makes me feel more control while i actually lose some.

What truly helps is healing. Learning that sometimes compatability isn't a you tho Ing or a them thing. But it's still a thing and somebody called the spade a spade.

If you weren't up to your standards, then rise. Otherwise, coat yourself in patience. Listen to YouTube videos like Tara Brach. Be honest with yourself as you heal. We all have barbs, we all have scars.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I like all this and I'll add that for those who choose to participate, there is more than enough. For those who opt out, there is no lack.

But numbing oneself isn't a passtime.

And all are treated with respect and freedom for all is a primary principle.

In essence: this and the other post that includes no scarcity and the end of capitalism.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

Haughtiness Rationalized abiding envy Celebrity worship Consistent hypocrisy

What makes me like them? The inverse: modesty, being happy for others, not being classist, integrity

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 7 points 1 year ago

When I read the posy what I heard was: how do we ensure high quality content? If we have that, SE won't need the O.

And I'm down for high quality.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago (3 children)

These links (clicked and read) are not all that salacious.

Where there are like-minded people, we like to help. If we can get more like-minded people, that's better.

If it was for free market capitalism, I'd have an issue with our contribution. A lot of this is about the spread of democracy. I don't take issue with that.

Self-determination (including the rejection of democracy) seems fundamental to me. Overall, however, I think socialist democracies make the most sense. Beneficent dictatorships seem like a they're one step away from not being beneficial. Slippery slope thing.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

All you need for evil to prevail is "good boundaries."

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

Nope. Stop there.

You keep telling other people to do the research and make an argument to you. But you will not do it yourself.

It's a troll move and you have to stop. All you are doing is alienating people. I've begun to wonder if that's what you're here to do.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Socialism sounds good to me...

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

Or the better.

[–] APassenger@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Two half doors, pocket mount, motors, wifi, and a pshhhhh sound. Oh, and implanted NFC.

Only way to go - Full Star Trek.

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