ComradePenguin

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Fully on Linux/GNU OS in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Congratulations! ๐Ÿง

But my god, 300 hours is a lot.

Wall St slumps about 1% after Trump threatens EU, Apple with fresh tariffs in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 16 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Just like last time. Pump 'n dump, baby!

I am maybe a socialist/communist, but live in a capitalist society. I feel conflicted (CW: Champagne socialist) in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Thank you, that makes sense. I will be aware of this in the future

I am maybe a socialist/communist, but live in a capitalist society. I feel conflicted (CW: Champagne socialist) in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Can you elaborate?

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Haven't thought about it exactly like that before (lemmy.ml)
 
What more you want? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 2 days ago

Wow, did not know they would get that info as well. Never give permission to it. But it is still a lot worse than I thought

Just gotta pull yourself up by the bootstrap! in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Good luck ๐Ÿคž

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I am maybe a socialist/communist, but live in a capitalist society. I feel conflicted (CW: Champagne socialist) (lemmy.ml)
 

I have always been a leftie, and sympathetic to socialism.

I live in a social democratic nordic country. Capitalism is the economic system.

I have thought that I should act like an economically rational entity, and make good financial decisions. Regardless of my beliefs.

I have bought an apartment with my wife, and we have started invested a significant portion in index funds to prepare for retirement in the future.

We both work ethical jobs that contribute positively to society. This was a requirement for the both of us.

Our rationalisation is that we should not sacrifice our own lives that significantly, but instead be politically active, donate a significant amount of money to the socialist party and educate people. We can contribute to change, but by not participating in the capitalist economy, we will hurt ourselves in the long run, without actually changing anything.

We have no plans of becoming "rich" by our country's standard. But the end goal is living off the pension from the government and our investments in the future.

I just feel that it is a contradictory way of living life, but we at least try to support socialist causes a lot more financially.

Just gotta pull yourself up by the bootstrap! in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Good on you for not supporting that horrible practice.

Being forced out three months later, that's as cold as it gets. I am guessing this wasn't some tiny small mom and pop shop either?

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Just gotta pull yourself up by the bootstrap! (lemmy.ml)
 
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Won't someone think of the landlords! (lemmy.ml)
 
Communism is when no food (debunking every anti-communist talking point) in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Thanks for sharing. I saw this video when you initially shared it, and have gradually over the last month become more interested in socialism and communism as a result.

Is there any way I can make my consumptuon more in line with socialism/communism? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

That is what I thought. Interesting idea that I can just optimize for savings instead of engaging in consumer activism, and donate directly to socialist causes or political parties instead.

I still won't buy Israeli or American products though.

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Is there any way I can make my consumptuon more in line with socialism/communism? (lemmy.ml)
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Yes, I know there is no ethical consumption under capitalism.

I still need material gods and services. How can I make the necessary purchases more ethical?

Edit: I live in Northern Europe, if that matters

Have you ever had the realization mid-argument, that you were very wrong? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 4 days ago

I almost always immediately admit that I am wrong, if I notice it. I do it often.

"You are right, I didn't consider x".

Why the hell would I insist on being right? It serves no purpose. It also just makes me seem like an unlikable idiot.

People always react positively, and it makes constructive discussions possible. They now know that I am a reasonable rational person. They also know that I have good intentions. This makes it possible for me to convince them in the future as well. Everybody benefits.