that boost is why we need socialism that does not pit the working poor against the poor who can't meet social expectations
why we need unions, sure, but _more_ than just unions
and yes, why we need to be critical of past socialist theorists and willing to evolve, not just looking for an ideology off a shelf
the conflation of employment with virtue
I get it- people can't let themselves consider that random chance plays into who gets to stay on the knife's edge of employment and who falls into the abyss. Allowing those thoughts to creep in would keep them up at night.
It's still horrifying, though
@zebratron2084 step 6: install hidden cameras all around the office. take footage of Dog Day. sell it on the internet. retire a billionaire.
@zebratron2084 *is ded of cute*
@starkatt daaaaamn, that's a hard one to get! (I'm still finding glitter int he *oddest* places...) XD
@noiob ah, I should check on my cat-guests... XD
as it turns out we are getting a ride to game so I have an extra hour to relax and attempt to cool off. *LOUNGING INTENSIFIES*
dumb poll im doing just because i have a dumb theory
hey this is literally one quick question no need to explain yourself just uh
yeah
back from last bird class, home for an hour and a half before leaving again for offline game. told ya today would be busy. >___<
on the upside that fantastic GF bakery was there again, and I got two pieces of coffee cake, one of lemon pound cake, and a mini carrot cupcake, all of which are FANTASTIC OMG. I love that bakery.
Capitalism distilled
@vahnj best part: it's remaindered, in a Half Price Books. :D
@zebratron2084 hahah, awesome! XD
@zebratron2084 @KoBunny hah! no problem, I'll take that into account. and thank you! ;)
@mawr g'luck! :D
@zebratron2084 I am! but also tired, and can't promise I'll be able to do anything with it today OR TOMORROW (because tomorrow is going to be busy and omg I can't ugh). so... if you're okay with waiting to hear back from me till Sunday. but I'd love to read it!
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