DandomRude

@ DandomRude @lemmy.world

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 3w ago

Lately, a cat from the neighborhood has been stopping by my place a lot. The first thing it usually does is jump up on the counter—I don’t mind that the little guy takes his liberties. I’ve already moved everything out of the way that could be dangerous or break, and I just give it a quick wipe down once he’s had his fill. That way, we have a tacit agreement that the counter is fair game....

3w ago

Germany’s CDU party chair resigns after using surrogacy to become parent

Yes, he will probably never be prosecuted for his crimes. Although Germany is, for the most part, a functioning constitutional state, it is unfortunately still very rare for a politician to be prosecuted for embezzling public funds.

3w ago

Germany’s CDU party chair resigns after using surrogacy to become parent

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 3w ago

That’s exactly what they are—and they’re almost just as corrupt and just as dishonest. Spahn shamelessly enriched himself during his time in office. The fact that he now has to resign because of this "scandal" is, of course, beyond ridiculous, but hey, at least he has to go.

3w ago

AIPAC drops online donations to Dems who backed Israel aid cut

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 3w ago

It is fundamentally a terrible idea that politicians are allowed to accept money from any lobbying group.

There is a term for this: corruption—and corruption is never in the public interest.

3w ago

CDC Stopped Monitoring Parasite Now Causing Explosive Diarrhea Across The Country

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 3w ago

Yes, it was foreseeable that the MAGA fascists would ruthlessly enrich themselves, and also that there was an immediate danger they would do everything in their power to establish a full-fledged autocracy in place of the usual oligarchy with a veneer of democracy -which is exactly what they are doing.

Nevertheless, I think the degree of ruthlessness with which these criminals are operating caught the world completely off guard: Many countries, for example, followed the guidelines issued by the CDC right up until the very end - regarding countless medical procedures, such as preventing infections with nosocomial pathogens during catheter insertion, etc.

No one could have foreseen that this globally important organization would be completely and senselessly dismantled -which is exactly what this deranged conspiracy theorist, who was appointed secretary of health without any expertise whatsoever, did: The CDC effectively no longer exists; at any rate, it is now merely a shadow of its former self, as countless scientists were simply fired for trying to oppose the outrageous nonsense that Kennedy is propagating - this no longer has the slightest connection to science, which is why no reputable scientist can support this course of action.

It is simply utter madness! Now the world must reorganize itself, which will take years, if not decades.

And this is just one of countless crimes this terrorist regime is committing against humanity. It is plunging the world into chaos so that the billionaires behind this regime can enrich themselves even more than they already do - by brute force, by nothing but the law of the jungle.

All of this results in a regression of civilization and robs humanity of achievements that took a very long time to build - from international law to climate protection agreements, humanitarian efforts, and international cooperation in the scientific sector.

I don’t think anyone could have expected this to happen, because it is nothing short of insanity.

4w ago

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 4w ago

"Hmmm, what kind of lackluster movie is this supposed to be...."

4w ago

CDC Stopped Monitoring Parasite Now Causing Explosive Diarrhea Across The Country

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 4w ago

What a disgrace, considering that just a year and a half ago, the CDC was one of the most important medical organizations in the world.

The blatant incompetence and boundless greed of this regime are not only responsible for diarrhea and the decline of the U.S. as a center of scientific excellence: the decisions made by these criminals are directly causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

It is irreparable damage—the kind no one could have anticipated amid this absurdity. The lesson is clear: the U.S. cannot be trusted, as the unscrupulousness of its leaders knows no bounds.

4w ago

Keep Android Open (Stop Google from limiting APK file usage)

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 4w ago

That is simply wrong. Public pressure can certainly be effective. In any case, it's definitely better than doing nothing at all.

1mo ago

Execs Confused and Horrified by the Huge AI Bills After Thinking They Could Replace Workers for Free

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

That makes it pretty clear that most executives are the worst possible people to run a company. Well, that’s just how it is when ruthlessness and greed are the only criteria used to select top executives.

But hey, even if they were to lose their jobs because they’re burning through so much money, things will go on as usual: Anyone who’s ever held a top management position will always be hired for the same role somewhere else, because competence is definitely not the deciding factor here. Never was, never will be.

1mo ago

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

I'm afraid that's just as hard—if not impossible—as figuring out which artists created all those iconic Disney characters. That's just how soulless corporations are.

I could never handle building a site like that myself because just doing the research would be so absolutely depressing.

1mo ago

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

This is exactly what those who are broadly portrayed as visionaries want.

Unfortunately, it never seems to have dawned on the general public that those who market themselves this way were never the visionaries.

Take Dennis Ritchie, for example, one of the original creators of C, who died just days before Steve Jobs: The media went out of their way to emphasize what a loss humanity had suffered, while failing to acknowledge that someone had died to whom humanity owes a great deal. They celebrated only the greedy capitalist who knew how to market a technology, but not at all the rather humble man who made a tremendous contribution without enriching himself at the expense of the common good.

That was a long time ago, but today’s world is still exactly the same - it even got way worse from there: no recognition for those who actually achieve great things, but only for those who step into the spotlight and thus appear to be the ones to whom humanity owes something.

In my view, this encapsulates everything one needs to know about our time—the absurdity of charlatans desperately wanting to be billionaires or even trillionaires.

This attitude has nothing to do with the real world, and it is a hubris that no halfway decent person would ever presume to have—yet humanity is ruled by exactly these megalomaniacal monsters because it collectively allows it.

So we are ruled by the worst that humanity has to offer—by unscrupulous opportunists who live only for themselves, have no sense of community, and have set up a system of undeserved triumph in such a way that only their own despicable kind can follow them.

It is a system that is directed against humanity itself.

1mo ago

DOJ declines to turn over additional Epstein files, says redactions were appropriate

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

That is the likely scenario.

It is, after all, quite obvious that state power is not only being abused to protect these criminals, but that it is what makes the most serious crimes possible in the first place. That is simply how things are in a corrupt state—here, the legal system does not serve to enforce the law at all, but rather to facilitate crime, just as is happening in the U.S. on a daily basis. There are countless other examples: a secret police force in the form of ICE, life sentences for opponents of the regime based on fabricated terrorism charges, the embezzlement of billions by unscrupulous opportunists, and so on and so forth.

This country is done for, especially since its citizens have apparently resigned themselves to the status quo. If that weren’t the case, the regime would have been behind bars long ago—it would never even have risen to this position in the first place. The U.S. president has a criminal career stretching back decades. The fact that he was able to assume office at all—and twice, no less—says everything there is to know.

Now he’s doing exactly what was to be expected, and the citizens still aren’t holding him accountable—even now, when it’s completely obvious that their country is ruled by organized crime of the worst kind.

Unfortunately, this is a massive problem for the entire world, as the regime itself tirelessly demonstrates by blackmailing other countries and committing the most egregious war crimes alongside its genocidal counterpart in Israel.

It would be very much in the interest of all reasonably decent people if U.S. citizens would finally hold their inhumane overlords accountable, but that’s about as likely as the Russian people rising up against their dictator.

So we're all pretty much screwed, because this rogue state, armed to the teeth, can be defeated by no one other than its own citizens.

1mo ago

DOJ declines to turn over additional Epstein files, says redactions were appropriate

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

...yes, appropriate for protecting Epstein's billionaires clients and accomplices, some of whom quite obviously make up this criminal regime.

This case really shows all too clearly what a lawless oligarchy the U.S. is. A true rogue state ruled by the scum of humanity.

1mo ago

Thank you for your service

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

You're the best! Unfortunately, the Rhineland isn't in reach for me, but I'll look around (nothing listed for my zip there atm). I had no idea that they were actually looking for volunteers here, too.

Thank you so much for the info. I'll check those links regularly now and get involved if something pops up that's even somewhat close to where I am. If I come across any other sites during my research that might be interesting, I'll let you know.

1mo ago

Thank you for your service

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

I'm already thinking about anything more I could do. Those little creatures are so majestic and useful, and some species could use some help in my home country, too. It's truly commendable that you're standing up for them and raise awareness. We need a lot more people like you—then the world would be a much better place. But hey, you're showing us how we can all do our part.

Here in Germany, there are various professionals who are employed and mainly funded by the government, but if I ever have to deal with owls myself I'll get in touch with you right away.

I joined my local nature conservation a year ago, and you definitely played a part in that. I only provide a little financial support, but maybe I can do even more—besides following their very helpful recommendations for protecting nature (which is why I now only grow wildflowers on my balcony for example).

1mo ago

Thank you for your service

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Aww, I'm so happy to hear that! I wish you all the very best, and thank you so much once again for letting us all be a part of this—even if it's just in a very small way.

1mo ago

Thank you for your service

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

That’s what a true hero would say! Thank you so, so much!

I just mentioned you again since I made a typo at first and wasn’t sure if the mention would still work after I edited it. But it worked out—hey, better safe than sorry: credit where credit is due!

1mo ago

Thank you for your service

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

A huuuuge thank you also to @anon6789@lemmy.world for all these superbowls! Your posts are a true blessing!

For me, ever since I’ve been here, all those adorable owls have always been a symbol of what’s wonderful about Lemmy.

1mo ago

Thank you for your service

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Uh, oh, don't forget @anon6789@lemmy.world with all the superbowls

1mo ago

If you agree with this view: Why do you think societies should allow billionaires to exist? How does that benefit the common good?

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DandomRude @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Well, I wasn’t so much getting at what you’re saying—which I completely agree with btw—but rather, I’m trying to understand what prevents people from realizing that the reason for their poor living conditions is the accumulation of capital in far too few hands.

The reason for my question: the global resurgence of fascism, which, in my opinion, is the direct consequence of the influence of billionaires, because they use this mindless ideology with all their might to pit people against one another and thus distract them from where the real problem lies.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that there are so many democracies where people view immigration as the most pressing problem. Absurdly, this is also the case in my home country, Germany, even though the German labor market needs far more foreign workers in a wide variety of sectors.

This is classic fascist ideology, which we unfortunately know all too well in this country. What’s frightening, however, is that the billionaires wield their influence so effectively that even the German masses no longer remember their inhuman faces and now still parrot whatever the algorithm—or rather, the will of the billionaires—presents to them.

It’s a tragedy, and my question in this post simply seeks to understand how this can be—how people fail to grasp that it is the powerful, and by no means the powerless, who should be despised.