Armed Polite Society
Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: TechMan on June 17, 2021, 09:20:53 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBwVy3-g4KM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBwVy3-g4KM)
I agree with most of his points. Very interesting. Check out more of the videos on his channel.
ETA: What I love about USA after 6 year living abroad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttNQdFPhRtg)
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Interesting. I like the positives. I largely agree with the negatives with the caveat that I think a lot of it is constant media and political manipulation with far too many people going along with the perceived crowd with little thought given to it.
I perceive it as largely to blame on leftist political activism, but others might see it differently. He said we were getting gamed by politicians and media. I agree with that.
I think some of the empathy for the poor/homeless he touched on (there actually is a lot IMO) is due to the expansive govt handout programs so everyone assumes that anyone poor is getting govt money. Add in that it isn't that hard to make a living if someone actually puts in some effort (if you don't let your vices get the best of you).
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Thinking about it more: I figure the same stuff happens in other countries all the time, but it is not so obvious because of free speech restrictions and state run media.
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Thinking about it more: I figure the same stuff happens in other countries all the time, but it is not so obvious because of free speech restrictions and state run media.
I agree with you on that.