You’ve rightly pointed out how ridiculous it all is, but don’t underestimate the effects of tangible consequences. Hearing about the orange man’s foolish actions is much more abstract than not being able to afford your next meal. You can ignore the former, but even the most extreme ignoramus has a hard time ignoring the latter…
Oh I know. I know that this is sortof a good thing.
I’m just pointing out that I fucking hate the american independence spirit that has been used and abused over and over to just lie, steal, and cheat your way forward and any time there is a consequence, just start screeching “freedom!” or something and you’ll get away with it. Nothing matters but me, myself, and I. The big American morals.
You’ve rightly pointed out how ridiculous it all is, but don’t underestimate the effects of tangible consequences. Hearing about the orange man’s foolish actions is much more abstract than not being able to afford your next meal. You can ignore the former, but even the most extreme ignoramus has a hard time ignoring the latter…
Oh I know. I know that this is sortof a good thing.
I’m just pointing out that I fucking hate the american independence spirit that has been used and abused over and over to just lie, steal, and cheat your way forward and any time there is a consequence, just start screeching “freedom!” or something and you’ll get away with it. Nothing matters but me, myself, and I. The big American morals.