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by Goodspeed
06 Feb 2024, 12:41
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Replies: 552
Views: 14532
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Re: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Meh he has a point. I open this thread to read discussion, not to look at dead people. If it furthers some kind of point, sure, but then actually make the point instead of just posting pics and calling it a day.
by Goodspeed
02 Feb 2024, 16:10
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
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Re: US Politics Megathread

Because you keep saying humans are rational and laws are oppressively preventing optimal outcomes. You said you were arguing for non-interventionism based on a general principle that is not specific to this issue: "the principle that people are rational beings so whatever outcome happens to co...
by Goodspeed
01 Feb 2024, 08:01
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: They should teach game theory in high schools
Replies: 6
Views: 224
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Re: They should teach game theory in high schools

Nice. Now I'm thinking they might have taught it in my econ class too and I just wasn't there.

Regardless, it should be a separate subject not just a side note in economics
by Goodspeed
31 Jan 2024, 09:46
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: They should teach game theory in high schools
Replies: 6
Views: 224
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They should teach game theory in high schools

- Pretty much as universally applicable and fundamental to our society as math
- Easy to keep the kids interested by actually playing games

Uni-level sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM3rTU9 ... 1027E1A10B
by Goodspeed
31 Jan 2024, 08:37
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Replies: 552
Views: 14532
Flag: Netherlands

Re: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

but of course the liberal imagination can never contend with a cessation of apartheid. if you think anything i've said is 'radical' or 'unpragmatic', my position is essentially a restatement of the positions of norm finkelstein Not sure if I'm being lumped in with "the liberals" here but ...
by Goodspeed
30 Jan 2024, 21:54
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Replies: 552
Views: 14532
Flag: Netherlands

Re: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Cometk wrote: ↑
30 Jan 2024, 21:27
the american liberal unleashes new horrors upon my psyche every day
You make it pretty easy for them.

If being outraged all the time is your cup of tea, great. I guess it's just hard for me to imagine how that would be anyone's cup of tea.
by Goodspeed
30 Jan 2024, 16:47
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Replies: 552
Views: 14532
Flag: Netherlands

Re: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Yes I am a PoS but do you think being as invested in this conflict as you are is having a positive effect on your mental health? I obviously knew you would take offense to my comment but posted it anyway, in case it's what you need to hear. If not, forget it.
by Goodspeed
30 Jan 2024, 09:16
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

Yes, well, that argument is an extreme libertarian take with the logical conclusion that there should be no laws at all. Which in this context is the same as arguing we should legalize sexual harassment and assault. I don't know why you keep overshooting to one extreme or another when interpreting ...
by Goodspeed
29 Jan 2024, 13:39
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
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Re: US Politics Megathread

I argued for non-interventionism, on the principle that people are rational beings so whatever outcome happens to come it can only be the optimal one, right? To argue the contrary would mean you put yourself above their rationality and speak like an agent of oppression, like someone arguing for sta...
by Goodspeed
29 Jan 2024, 08:51
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Replies: 552
Views: 14532
Flag: Netherlands

Re: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

@Cometk Honestly, I'm kind of getting the impression you're deep into some rage bait echo chamber shit. A lot of what you consume is probably meant to play on your emotions. It's not healthy for the consumer.
by Goodspeed
29 Jan 2024, 08:39
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

So you're not making any claims about solutions, just saying that legal and political equality between the sexes is destructive. Destructive to what, exactly? Birth rates? They're fucked anyway. Stability? The relative stability of countries where women are more emancipated clearly shows otherwise....
by Goodspeed
28 Jan 2024, 14:34
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

You know what, I'm not "saying" anything prescriptively, I pointed out some symptoms that can be seen in the society at large and how the underlying system and social dynamics led to them. If people want to go the whole hog and push things towards breaking point, let them. Why should I or...
by Goodspeed
28 Jan 2024, 08:54
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

https://archive.is/MrnR1 From https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueReddit/comments/1abi2m6/a_new_global_gender_divide_is_emerging/ Quite a gap. The article attributes it mainly to #metoo which seems silly because that movement is itself a result of more general social progress. It's probably more about you...
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 18:06
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

fightinfrenchman wrote: ↑
27 Jan 2024, 17:35
Goodspeed wrote: ↑
27 Jan 2024, 17:11
Show hidden quotes
You can do better
The actual answer is it depends on who I'm talking to
A real argument, not a one liner playing on a specific person's emotions.
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 17:11
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

fightinfrenchman wrote: ↑
27 Jan 2024, 17:01
Goodspeed wrote: ↑
27 Jan 2024, 14:51
@fightinfrenchman Can you make a devil's advocate argument for Trump 2024?
"it will piss off the people you don't like"
You can do better
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 16:47
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

https://archive.is/MrnR1 From https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueReddit/comments/1abi2m6/a_new_global_gender_divide_is_emerging/ Quite a gap. The article attributes it mainly to #metoo which seems silly because that movement is itself a result of more general social progress. It's probably more about you...
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 14:51
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

@fightinfrenchman Can you make a devil's advocate argument for Trump 2024?
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 14:41
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

https://archive.is/MrnR1 From https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueReddit/comments/1abi2m6/a_new_global_gender_divide_is_emerging/ Quite a gap. The article attributes it mainly to #metoo which seems silly because that movement is itself a result of more general social progress. It's probably more about you...
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 09:15
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

https://archive.is/MrnR1 From https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueReddit/comments/1abi2m6/a_new_global_gender_divide_is_emerging/ https://archive.is/MrnR1/8402c0075df209107e5a3883587ca0986c1dbd34.avif Quite a gap. The article attributes it mainly to #metoo which seems silly because that movement is itself ...
by Goodspeed
27 Jan 2024, 08:09
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

What are you on about?
by Goodspeed
26 Jan 2024, 10:17
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

I shouldn't have to clarify this, but my point was about Trump's motivations, not about whether or not the US will or should be isolationist
by Goodspeed
26 Jan 2024, 08:31
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

The reason why Trump says the USA will not defend Europe is to force Europe to start investing in its own militaries, which he hopes will lead to more sales for the USA defence industry. With Trump it's all about "whats in it for me" and "how can I extract an advantage out of you&quo...
by Goodspeed
26 Jan 2024, 08:24
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

Of course, that doesn't mean Ukraine should be abandonned, that we should resign ourselves that it's a lost cause already. But I think there could be a more realistic approach of freezing the conflict and waiting for better times for Ukraine to recover its lost counties. The main problem, as everyo...
by Goodspeed
25 Jan 2024, 18:05
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

fightinfrenchman wrote: ↑
25 Jan 2024, 17:56
They might stop at Ukraine but if I lived next to Ukraine I would not be convinced of that lol
I'm not convinced either, but harcha seemed confident that they wouldn't stop at Ukraine.

@Dolan Are you at all worried? I seem to recall you saying you aren't, but don't remember why.
by Goodspeed
25 Jan 2024, 18:02
Forum: Real-life Discussion
Topic: US Politics Megathread
Replies: 31379
Views: 392052
Flag: Netherlands

Re: US Politics Megathread

Do you see the ridiculousness of running this campaign like that? It's like Democrats have given up on bragging about economic results or other "serious" talking points because they know the polls say that doesn't impress many. It's stirring up emotions that will gain you points, they're ...

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