A lot of this is correct, even the statements that you’re mocking.

They ARE just tools. They are only as evil as the people who use them. Unfortunately, that’s often pretty fucking evil.

Tools of propaganda, tools of death, tools of genocide, tools of the Earth’s destruction. Still just tools that could be used in positive ways, but those rarely turn a profit.

Just more evidence of the Grand Design!

Checkmate, atheists!

Definitely. I started taking karate in 11th grade and went from almost 300lbs down to 200.

I became visible at that point. People noticed me and talked to me. When I went to college, girls were pursuing ME. It was all very new and strange to me, and I definitely missed some opportunities, just because I didn’t always understand when people were flirting with me. It just wasn’t anything I had experienced before.

I’m old and fat again, but I think being fit for a while taught me how to project “thin guy energy”. Fat is not just a state of body, it’s also a state of mind.

I always start out as a mage, but end up as a stealth sniper.

probably all of the south who are somewhat educated.

That IS going out on a limb.

I have no doubt that there are ignorant assholes out there, and the reason they believe that is because racism. But I don’t think they are anywhere close to being the majority.

Most Americans were 13 or younger when 9/11 happened

And this is the most painful thing I’ve read today.

Might want to buy a new mulcher. It looks like your vegetable plants are still in one piece.

I JUST read an article about Starbuck’s bungled Gwangju promo in Korea. I’m betting that inspired this post, but if not, look it up, it’s a great example.

Does most of the US blame Saudi Arabia for the attack? I’ve never heard anyone make that claim, let alone MOST people.

Since she was a Democrat, they thought they could count on her to vote with the other Democrats.

Of course, every Republican voted against it, but she betrayed the people who put her in office and became the surprise vote that killed the bill.

There’s somehow something MUCH more evil about it when they pretend to NOT be evil.

If you’re simplifying drug addiction down to “You made a choice to take that drug.” For the most part, that’s true. Aside from any non consensual dosings, which I’m sure you’d agree are the exception, 100% of addicts chose to use it that first time.

We can’t completely toss away predisposition though. There are a lot of people who have chosen to use a substance that first time, and didn’t get hooked. Others, whether through genetics or psychology, aren’t as lucky.

Imagine the scenario of a safe, recreational user. He has occasionally used X over the years, and has no addiction. He goes months without even thinking about X. He hangs out with a friend, who is a little more passionate about his hobbies. After hearing about how his trusted friend has been safely using X for years, he reluctantly decides that the DON’T DO DRUGS propaganda from school must have been exaggerating. After all, this good friend isn’t homeless and sucking dick at the bus station for X. Sadly, this friend REALLY enjoys it and tries it again more frequently than his friend, and his use escalates until he developed an addiction.

Yeah, he made a choice, but sometimes it’s based on misleading evidence, and not just looking cool.

It was so long ago, I don’t exactly remember what it looked like, but I do remember laughing at how little effort went into it.

I think I actually did once. But only because this particular employee was so unreliable that we had told her that we’d for her for calling off without a doctor’s excuse.

Sure enough, she called off, but she did bring in a doctor’s note… that just happened to look like she wrote it on the way to work.

I called the number on it later that day and I’m pretty sure she was the one that answered before hanging up on me.

But if ALL the cars auto drive, and can communicate with each other, it would probably become more efficient and faster than human traffic.

I’m not sure if we’re talking about the same shades of red, but what you’ve described is not a natural hair color.

I’m just here to converse, crack some jokes, and waste time. I didn’t think OP meant anything malicious by using that word, so I stood up for them.

No hate crimes have been committed here today.

You really shouldn’t let silly things like that trigger you.

It might come off as prudish.

A prude is a person with a very sensitive attitude and narrowness towards custom and morality.[1][2] The word prude comes from the Old French word prudefemme also prodefemme meaning loyal, respectable or modest woman,

This is what you linked. THIS sounds offensive?

I disagree. It’s a term that describes a specific personality trait, which is exactly what they are asking about. If you have a bad connotation with the word, that’s not their fault.