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Many such cases, unfortunately. I regret to inform you about Theo Fleury's whole maple MAGA thing, too.
February 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Many such cases, unfortunately. I regret to inform you about Theo Fleury's whole maple MAGA thing, too.
The point is to be seen trying to improve the economy. It can improve from any point, this need not include self-flagellation. But telling people "no, you're wrong to feel like you're struggling" is very poor politics and has never worked.
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 AM
The point is to be seen trying to improve the economy. It can improve from any point, this need not include self-flagellation. But telling people "no, you're wrong to feel like you're struggling" is very poor politics and has never worked.
Come on, you can't be serious. "You're wrong, the economy is actually great" has no record of success. Biden tried it, famously. Were you aware?
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Come on, you can't be serious. "You're wrong, the economy is actually great" has no record of success. Biden tried it, famously. Were you aware?
We got there in the end. Nobody's suggesting resigned acceptance. Politicians must be able to show how they've helped people's situations improve.
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 AM
We got there in the end. Nobody's suggesting resigned acceptance. Politicians must be able to show how they've helped people's situations improve.
You said "if you validate people's unhappiness as an incumbent party in the White House, you should expect to lose." That's an obvious exaggeration of what messaging can accomplish. The unhappiness itself is the problem. You cannot ignore it and hope it goes away. Pretending otherwise is foolish.
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
You said "if you validate people's unhappiness as an incumbent party in the White House, you should expect to lose." That's an obvious exaggeration of what messaging can accomplish. The unhappiness itself is the problem. You cannot ignore it and hope it goes away. Pretending otherwise is foolish.
I'm unconvinced that an incumbent party's validation or lack thereof has that much clout. But, you're in luck in one regard. Trump is attempting to do as you recommend and is refusing to validate economic negativity. We'll see how that works for the incumbent party soon.
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I'm unconvinced that an incumbent party's validation or lack thereof has that much clout. But, you're in luck in one regard. Trump is attempting to do as you recommend and is refusing to validate economic negativity. We'll see how that works for the incumbent party soon.
Are you implying the solution is to tell people that they're wrong to be unhappy? I wouldn't recommend pols insult people's intelligence like that, but commentators can ofc. Agreed that negative econ sentiment is hard to overcome, but I don't think it works to claim that it's misguided.
February 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Are you implying the solution is to tell people that they're wrong to be unhappy? I wouldn't recommend pols insult people's intelligence like that, but commentators can ofc. Agreed that negative econ sentiment is hard to overcome, but I don't think it works to claim that it's misguided.
If you want my theory on why sentiment is getting worse: media, esp. social, has a negativity bias, and there's many reasons for negativity. EG: The frequency of people fundraising online to avoid medical bankruptcy. I just don't think it wise to dismiss economic negativity even if it's a "vibe."
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
If you want my theory on why sentiment is getting worse: media, esp. social, has a negativity bias, and there's many reasons for negativity. EG: The frequency of people fundraising online to avoid medical bankruptcy. I just don't think it wise to dismiss economic negativity even if it's a "vibe."
I agree that economic sentiment is socially constructed. I don't think that will change, though. "Inflation" isn't the key per se; affordability includes housing, medical debt, etc. I think many people feel potential for their own poverty, & it makes them more receptive to negative sentiment.
February 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I agree that economic sentiment is socially constructed. I don't think that will change, though. "Inflation" isn't the key per se; affordability includes housing, medical debt, etc. I think many people feel potential for their own poverty, & it makes them more receptive to negative sentiment.
"Permanently miserable" is an asinine line to draw: pedantic and concedes political space. There's a difference between "being mad about prices rising" (a fact) and "being permanently mad" (an impossible strawman; who says what's permanent?). Are you willing to lose elections until anger subsides?
February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"Permanently miserable" is an asinine line to draw: pedantic and concedes political space. There's a difference between "being mad about prices rising" (a fact) and "being permanently mad" (an impossible strawman; who says what's permanent?). Are you willing to lose elections until anger subsides?
Your theory is "throughout history, people have never been mad about prices before now"?
February 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Your theory is "throughout history, people have never been mad about prices before now"?
If you're talking to a Canadian, just explain it as "Imagine supporting the Leafs"
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
If you're talking to a Canadian, just explain it as "Imagine supporting the Leafs"
Over various degrees:
1. Comics as contemporary literature
2. Folklore ethnography
3. Astrophysics
4. Video game design for education
5. Teaching the energy transition
1. Comics as contemporary literature
2. Folklore ethnography
3. Astrophysics
4. Video game design for education
5. Teaching the energy transition
January 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Over various degrees:
1. Comics as contemporary literature
2. Folklore ethnography
3. Astrophysics
4. Video game design for education
5. Teaching the energy transition
1. Comics as contemporary literature
2. Folklore ethnography
3. Astrophysics
4. Video game design for education
5. Teaching the energy transition
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That's my Grand Nagus!
September 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
That's my Grand Nagus!
Preferred utensil until they invent a lunch gun.
July 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Preferred utensil until they invent a lunch gun.
"I condemn extremists on both sides. The reasonable majority knows that the Earth is a cylinder."
June 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"I condemn extremists on both sides. The reasonable majority knows that the Earth is a cylinder."
Hysterical how the AI gave him a visible butt cheek. I guess when you average the entire Internet, you end up at "sexed-up cartoon."
June 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hysterical how the AI gave him a visible butt cheek. I guess when you average the entire Internet, you end up at "sexed-up cartoon."
(that's bad)
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
(that's bad)
I'm more worried about Gunner Gunn personally
March 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'm more worried about Gunner Gunn personally
"Nice argument you have there. But too late, I've already labeled you as 'the boy who cried wolf' in this meme. Therefore, you talking about bad things is the real problem."
March 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Nice argument you have there. But too late, I've already labeled you as 'the boy who cried wolf' in this meme. Therefore, you talking about bad things is the real problem."