@basedbagel @37712 See I am half way on both. Primarily I see them either in or imbedded into relations (Marriage, Name Changes, Ect.) of all major institutions. They're not the core of the problem outright, but it's not healthy for Nations to let foreign peoples of any kind occupy positions of power/influence so thoroughly.
Now, the core issue is simply human nature and the greed of the 'poors'. But additionally having a leadership that has no care and exacerbates the issues is not good either
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i have to say , am surprised by reddits responce of being mature about this , very unusaul. well doesnt matter they be dead soon anyway "climate change attacks" spooky stuff.
@dander I like how everybody misses the point that that shouldn't even be possible under the law. Instead they go an blame the man for picking up a rando woman or not getting to know one first as if it's not the system that enables that behavior in the first place.
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@basedbagel @Tfmonkey Works like a charm. All I do is if I need a day to not deal with them is I go listen to an audiobook for a day. Otherwise you fit right in.
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@dander Who's to say they're being honest about it. So many regimes 'talk' normally. Unless they back down from their war none of it matters.
@houseoftolstoy Well, the Great Wars were precipitated by Proxy Wars involved in civil wars. It will somewhat depend on where the chips fall. They're all most certainly going to see 'volunteers' supporting various factions. I certainly am surprised though nobody has come nearly as much to Russia's aid in terms of procurement of ammunitions, 'volunteers', as well as at least having some more joint weapons pacts. Stuff that wouldn't be outright 'hostile'.
See I disagree. I think it is just trust, cowardice, and normalcy bias. Even smart people don't want to look towards the abyss of the system that has grown in the shadows for so long.
I find the biggest reason people I know that did not take it was distrust, and their world view being grounded in it in some way. I will say I've come a long way in the last few years on all issues as well so it takes growth too.
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@Tfmonkey @basedbagel At the very least they will begin the divestment. Move away from US dollar and begin splitting procurement contracts, ect from western powers to also with eastern powers. Lots of changes, but should be slow.
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Among the major players in the world, I can see China being more likely to have a future. That is because I see articles about how the Chinese government is going directly against feminism. Granted, these may be small actions, but let us consider the current Chinese system. What exactly is stopping them from hitting the gas and really "taking women's rights away?" Nothing really, since they do not have to worry about elections.
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@basedbagel Once the US loses in Ukraine, a lot of the non-European world will turn on the Cathedral, and Taiwan will likely seek to normalize relations peacefully.
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@Tfmonkey @basedbagel
So on the show TFM mentioned Solzhenitsyn's book "200 Years Together".
I have read it and it really is a work of excellence. Not the anti-semitic screed it's characterized to be. It is in fact well researched and even-handed.
Unfortunately, it's contents are so uncomfortable and unpalatable, it's no wonder that Jews the world over want it buried.
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But you need ALL of the above.
Consider the following toast given by a father at his daughter's wedding:
"I love my wife. I know that what I can accomplish alone does not compare to what I can do with her by my side.
Happiness. To love and be loved. These are the pursuits of life. They cannot be achieved in solitude and that is by design. Life is not mean to be lived alone."
Aaron Clarey is right, this kind of life is no longer on the menu. At all.
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There is nothing wrong with marriage, only the conditions under which it is lived.
Our current Western Progressive Empire has turned it into defacto slavery for some (responsibility without authority).
Under patriarchy however, marriage can be an unparalleled force-multiplier for happiness, community, productivity and Godliness.
At it's best, marriage to the right woman, from a good family, in a good community, under just laws can provide meaning & purpose in abundance.
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So for all my homies out there. While we've got to get our move on out of the way of things happening I'd suggest reading 'Words From a Bosnian Survivalist'. Very good piece from a guy named Selco who survived the collapse of Bosnia and the social ills that came with it. Just a lot of basic small things to look out for and obviously not all is applicable, but certainly if you're not "Out in da woods." entirely it can be a useful supplement to read into. Short, and to the point. Good small Read.
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