yakko

joined 2 years ago
[–] yakko@feddit.uk 3 points 2 months ago

did not get there by not being an idiot

This applies to both of them too. They weren't elected for being smart, they both are smart but they leaned on charisma, speaking skills, and a sense of 'genuineness' to win their supporters' favour. I really meant it. People simply do not get elected for seeming smart, and if they are smart they won't try to sound smart while running for office in America.

I was fond of Obama when I was younger, but I look back with disdain on a lot of his track record. He sold people hope, and people look back on the time before Trump with understandably rosy glasses though, so I don't begrudge anyone liking him.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Sorry for the confusing double negative, Trump sounding that way is exactly my point

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago

She really is a treasure, isn't she?

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 6 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Two important facts. One, there is no such thing as idiot-proof. Two, anyone in charge did not get there by not being an idiot.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 14 points 2 months ago (6 children)

I wouldn't bet a dime that the sun would rise tomorrow on a gambling app run by a guy like him.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 7 points 2 months ago

It's the only place I've heard it. Sorry to seem odd, jokevestigator.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 44 points 2 months ago (4 children)

"You ever tried 68? That's when you go down on me and I'll owe you one"

Gaylor, Letterkenny

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 2 points 2 months ago

Sincerely. I refuse to comprehend some people.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I would earnestly invite you to go create an account, and earnestly attempt to create disinformation. Choose a really subtle one, not a blatant one like your example. Be devious, take your time, keep trying. I think you'll be surprised.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh, put a sock on it.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago (3 children)

The scam isn't always "fake tech" so much as "distracting from better alternatives for monetary reasons". Even if hyperloop worked perfectly, they're not going to build it, because not building high speed rail was always the point.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago (5 children)

All of the things I mentioned are scams lol

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