Quexotic

In that case they have no excuse for the fake audience.

I like him but I couldn't shake the impression that the audience was a bunch of black cutouts and that the laughter was a laugh track.

I believe that particular set of 4 performances was done during the height of lockdown.

Definitely. I remember it then and see it now. The masking isn't enough.

I'm very happy for you and wish I could do that.

Truenuff

Exactly. This is the level of understanding employed by those saying that the economy is doing well. It's a cynical tactic to paint it in a rosy light as the wage workers struggle.

Also, I've only been through 100 level econ classes and it's clear that the economic metrics in use are not particularly meaningful.

Exactly this. I'm sick of people saying "The Economy™" is doing so damn well. Never has it been clearer that there are many economies, 2 of which are the economy of the investor and the economy of the working class*. The absolute tone deafness of statements about "perception mismatch" only serves to illustrate the brutality of class conflict. It's not a misperception of reality, we're living in 2 different realities.

*Also the economy of the impoverished and the black market among others.

That wasn't being entirely serious, but that's a dumb way to end up on a list for life, either way.

Lol, actively claiming to do stuff that the US would see as radicalization and at the same time the clipboard is being read by app services (or should I say "app services")

This guy needs better op-sec in a bad way.

I'm just worried about how the Rs will turn this precedent upside down.

Only time will tell.

Good bot.

An attempt to be helpful. Nothing more. I'll try to avoid it here in the future.

Thanks for the heads up /sincere