Author Topic: Is the world burning? (Read 357598 times)

Mandark · « **Reply #840 on:** May 31, 2020, 07:57:52 PM »

It's like brands getting on board for Pride. It's obviously disingenuous as hell but it's a good sign.

Himu · « **Reply #841 on:** May 31, 2020, 07:59:34 PM »

It's a great sign. It means public discourse is changing. I refuse to complain about it.

Himu · « **Reply #842 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:03:55 PM »

Just a few years ago when we were begging for Hillary and presidential candidates to even acknowledge BLM, so to complain that corporations are now tweeting #blacklivesmatter in some publicity stunt feels highly short-sighted. People have fought hard for recognition of this movement.

By doing this they can also put pressure on government intelligence agencies that are increasingly imprisoning people for being a part of "black militancy groups".

If Trump loses in November and we gain the senate we can foster true change.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #843 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:04:05 PM »

Possibly the best thing that might come from this, at least for me, is that there is now a real chance that best picture will go to Black Panther 2.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #844 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:04:32 PM »

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 08:01:43 PM

https://m.imgur.com/tmpy5FB

Yet another victim of.... Meltdown May.

She'll be fine. What's the "victim" stuff here? Am I missing something in that wall of text?

Mandark · « **Reply #845 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:05:22 PM »

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #846 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:07:15 PM »

Quote from: Stro on May 31, 2020, 07:17:00 PM

I believe the national guard in Minneapolis have live rounds tonight due to "credible threats" of targeted attacks given to them by the FBI

Is this true? Oh god, hope this isnt the case

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #847 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:08:03 PM »

Quote from: samir on May 31, 2020, 07:50:38 PM

https://streamable.com/9w5c5e

$:-\$

cant believe the undercover cops blackfaced for this.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #848 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:08:45 PM »

Quote from: ExoYZA on May 31, 2020, 08:07:00 PM

Quote from: I'm a Puppy! on May 31, 2020, 08:04:32 PM
Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 08:01:43 PM
https://m.imgur.com/tmpy5FB

Yet another victim of.... Meltdown May.
She'll be fine. What's the "victim" stuff here? Am I missing something in that wall of text?

Meme for the month as it had a few meltdowns.

Also welcome back, ronito.

Thank you. Things have been crazy busy with new job work and COVID (I'm now in the medical industry). But god I've missed you guys. Except Glen. He's not around right?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #849 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:09:42 PM »

Watching ABC commenters watching looting from a commentator 'And I think I saw a pharmacy. They will want to focus there' while women a walks out of a differnt store with arm fulls of potted flowers.

Himu · « **Reply #850 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:10:06 PM »

http://geekunifiedtheory.com/minneapolis-and-the-bell-riots/

DS9 remains the GOAT Trek.

Rewatching that ep tonight.

Mandark · « **Reply #851 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:11:54 PM »

For Glen, Meltdown May is just the transition from Meltdown April to Meltdown June.

EightBitNate · « **Reply #852 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:13:31 PM »

Looters hit my uncle’s liquor store. Driving there now. Will report back if it’s cool or funny or shit like that.

toku · « **Reply #853 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:14:12 PM »

stay safe

EightBitNate · « **Reply #854 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:18:15 PM »

3 minute wait for 911 in Chicago

And don’t worry guys we’re not going to stop them. Just going to check it out and take pics of the damage.

Mandark · « **Reply #855 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:18:23 PM »

Quote from: hhkcvaoitsso on May 31, 2020, 08:15:22 PM

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 08:10:35 PM
And how is Glen navigating the trying times of Meltdown May?
He was really spooked by the fact that Mandark knew what his twitter was and deleted it. He seems a lot more peaceful these days!

I've now gotten him to delete accounts on two sites. Pretty chuffed tbh.

Tripon · « **Reply #856 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:19:28 PM »

They pushed a curfew notice though my phone. 6PM to 6AM, county wide for L.A.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #857 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:22:49 PM »

Not sure we should be happy about pushing people off of other forums

Nuitangg · « **Reply #858 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:23:30 PM »

https://twitter.com/TNHTalk/status/1267214679027314688

Don Rumata · « **Reply #859 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:28:38 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 07:59:34 PM

It's a great sign. It means public discourse is changing. I refuse to complain about it.

If you want to see it as a symbol of the changing wind, that's fair.
My point is these companies will have no problem (superficially) supporting any cause that least hurts their bottom line.
Given Sony's demographic, i don't think it's absurd for them to side with the protesters, but i still find these companies trying to act human inherently grotesque.

But yeah, it does indirectly show what the larger public perceives to be good, and that is admittedly a good sign of change.

Mandark · « **Reply #860 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:28:51 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 08:03:55 PM

If Trump loses in November and we gain the senate we can foster true change.

Unfortunately, police reform's a good example of the limits of electoralism. There are a bunch of cities where the mayor and the political leadership are at odds with the police department and can't get their agenda through. In Minneapolis fighting over the "killology" training, or in New York where they literally turned their back on Bill DeBlasio (IIRC over stop-and-frisk) and he's backed waaaaaay down since then.

curly · « **Reply #861 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:31:13 PM »

Mandark endorsing revolution from below

Mandark · « **Reply #862 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:38:35 PM »

Quote from: hhkcvaoitsso on May 31, 2020, 08:33:51 PM

Can you even pass federal laws regarding policing? Seems like a 10th amendment thing.

Maybe you could think of a federal law regarding policing. Perhaps one sponsored by Joe Biden. Hypothetically one which has been fodder for debate in two consecutive Democratic presidential primaries.

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #863 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:38:53 PM »

nårolf was suicide by cop. $:-\$

Mandark · « **Reply #864 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:39:19 PM »

Quote from: Madrun Badrun on May 31, 2020, 08:22:49 PM

Not sure we should be happy about pushing people off of other forums

I think you should be more supportive of my accomplishments.

bluemax · « **Reply #865 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:40:47 PM »

They just had a guy on the news who identified himself as a Marine Corps veteran, they asked him if he had a message he wanted to share. He got out "Fuck cops" before they muted the mic and switched away. Absolute hero.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #866 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:41:38 PM »

I'll print and pin it to the fridge with your other posts.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #867 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:43:37 PM »

All those corporate twitter accounts couldn’t and wouldn’t say shit like that if they didn’t have data that showed it was going to be the best thing for their brand. I mean, maybe there’s a rogue woke social media manager out there, but on the whole I think it just goes to show where people are with black people being killed by police and there’s nothing wrong with celebrating that as a positive shift. Of course they’re not going to do anything meaningful, but now they know they better shut the fuck up and support justice 🤷‍♀️

EightBitNate · « **Reply #868 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:44:31 PM »

Officer cousin said to turn back. We got about 4 minutes of video from the security cameras. He told us to just file a report and contact the insurance company.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #869 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:47:17 PM »

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/amp/2020/05/trumps-george-floyd-obama-protest-police-violence-kneeling.html

Tasty · « **Reply #870 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:53:34 PM »

Quote from: ExoYZA on May 31, 2020, 08:51:57 PM

I'm here for rebel shosta.

https://twitter.com/Izuki67545946/status/1200778872008138755

thisismyusername · « **Reply #871 on:** May 31, 2020, 08:57:47 PM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on May 31, 2020, 06:53:09 PM

(Image removed from quote.)

I mean, that may be some peoples fetish, but GOD DAMN.

Himu · « **Reply #872 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:04:25 PM »

Quote from: Don Rumata on May 31, 2020, 08:28:38 PM

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 07:59:34 PM
It's a great sign. It means public discourse is changing. I refuse to complain about it.
If you want to see it as a symbol of the changing wind, that's fair.
My point is these companies will have no problem (superficially) supporting any cause that least hurts their bottom line.
Given Sony's demographic, i don't think it's absurd for them to side with the protesters, but i still find these companies trying to act human inherently grotesque.

But yeah, it does indirectly show what the larger public perceives to be good, and that is admittedly a good sign of change.

When brands jumped on lgbt rights it started to become more mainstream. I don't care if it's seen as shallow or even superficial. I consider it a win.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #873 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:04:46 PM »

https://twitter.com/SPITG0DZ/status/1267137471298646016

Mandark · « **Reply #874 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:05:29 PM »

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 09:02:41 PM

Big brands taking a side in the kulture wars is going to make a certain type of person lose their fucking mind btw

Oh I've already anticipated the piece someone's going to write saying opposition to police brutality shouldn't be a central issue to the left because it's so easily co-opted by corporate neoliberalism, and started getting mad about it in advance.

bluemax · « **Reply #875 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:06:41 PM »

https://twitter.com/gamakkkkk/status/1267168574214373377

Himu · « **Reply #876 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:07:45 PM »

MY RESPONSE TO BRANDS BEING AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY IS BURNING MY PS4

FUCK YOU SONY, I'M BUYING A SWITCH AND NOT PS5

Positive Touch · « **Reply #877 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:09:20 PM »

Quote from: bluemax on May 31, 2020, 09:06:41 PM

https://twitter.com/gamakkkkk/status/1267168574214373377

etoilet got fucking rocked that day

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #878 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:10:11 PM »

https://twitter.com/_MariettaDavis/status/1267233819469504513

Himu · « **Reply #879 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:11:00 PM »

If your child has a ps4 please do this to save them from the leftist media

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #880 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:14:19 PM »

https://twitter.com/mang0ld/status/1267158334370504710

Tasty · « **Reply #881 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:14:40 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 09:11:00 PM

If your child has a ps4 please do this to save them from the leftist media

Have I smoked so much weed that I missed new prez Bowser giving the Nintendo version of Order 66?

Should I be destroying my Sony Blu-ray player?

bluemax · « **Reply #882 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:15:45 PM »

https://twitter.com/hasanthehun/status/1267258306508152834

Don Rumata · « **Reply #883 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:16:16 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 09:07:45 PM

MY RESPONSE TO BRANDS BEING AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY IS BURNING MY PS4

FUCK YOU SONY, I'M BUYING A SWITCH AND NOT PS5

That's just PS4 running any late gen game.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #884 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:18:12 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 09:04:25 PM

Quote from: Don Rumata on May 31, 2020, 08:28:38 PM
Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 31, 2020, 07:59:34 PM
It's a great sign. It means public discourse is changing. I refuse to complain about it.
If you want to see it as a symbol of the changing wind, that's fair.
My point is these companies will have no problem (superficially) supporting any cause that least hurts their bottom line.
Given Sony's demographic, i don't think it's absurd for them to side with the protesters, but i still find these companies trying to act human inherently grotesque.

But yeah, it does indirectly show what the larger public perceives to be good, and that is admittedly a good sign of change.

When brands jumped on lgbt rights it started to become more mainstream. I don't care if it's seen as shallow or even superficial. I consider it a win.

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #885 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:19:02 PM »

Quite amazing no one were killed there, jesus the speed.

https://twitter.com/BoydHuppert/status/1267243913250836480

Himu · « **Reply #886 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:19:23 PM »

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 09:16:42 PM

We live in a society

https://twitter.com/P0kes/status/1267230163521191936

Mandark · « **Reply #887 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:21:26 PM »

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 09:14:35 PM

Michael Tracey fail guys are annoying and all but I'm thinking about the downwardly mobile small business Karen demographic getting hit by the crisis and culture war about looters at the same time... Plus the previous narratives about not being able to operate while the big boys can. it's fuel for some bad stuff

There have been a lot of small businesses releasing similar pro-BLM statements as the big brands. If I were being reaaaalllllly cynical, I'd speculate that having your store burnt down and collecting an insurance check might be a better deal than getting squeezed into bankruptcy by the virus and an inadequate federal response.

Wouldn't be surprised to hear some small business owners come out on the other side of this. There may be just as much sentiment within management of large corporations, but generally employees there know not to do freelance PR, which is a constraint you wouldn't have as a SBO.

Don Rumata · « **Reply #888 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:25:14 PM »

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 09:16:42 PM

We live in a society

https://twitter.com/P0kes/status/1267230163521191936

"How can we deescalate this us vs them situation? Wait, i know!"

EightBitNate · « **Reply #889 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on May 31, 2020, 09:21:26 PM

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 09:14:35 PM
Michael Tracey fail guys are annoying and all but I'm thinking about the downwardly mobile small business Karen demographic getting hit by the crisis and culture war about looters at the same time... Plus the previous narratives about not being able to operate while the big boys can. it's fuel for some bad stuff

There have been a lot of small businesses releasing similar pro-BLM statements as the big brands. If I were being reaaaalllllly cynical, I'd speculate that having your store burnt down and collecting an insurance check might be a better deal than getting squeezed into bankruptcy by the virus and an inadequate federal response.

Wouldn't be surprised to hear some small business owners come out on the other side of this. There may be just as much sentiment within management of large corporations, but generally employees there know not to do freelance PR, which is a constraint you wouldn't have as a SBO.

My uncle is actually praying his store gets burned down, and he probably will profit off of all of this, but, maybe unsurprisingly, him and his son are absolutely livid. Having your windows broken and your property stolen is extremely heart breaking, especially to people who take pride in their business. I won’t pretend like I understand the motivation of looting outside of causing anarchy, but it’s extremely disheartening to see an anti-establishment movement attack people who are not a part of the establishment.

Tripon · « **Reply #890 on:** May 31, 2020, 09:37:07 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on May 31, 2020, 09:21:26 PM

Quote from: Esch on May 31, 2020, 09:14:35 PM
Michael Tracey fail guys are annoying and all but I'm thinking about the downwardly mobile small business Karen demographic getting hit by the crisis and culture war about looters at the same time... Plus the previous narratives about not being able to operate while the big boys can. it's fuel for some bad stuff

There have been a lot of small businesses releasing similar pro-BLM statements as the big brands. If I were being reaaaalllllly cynical, I'd speculate that having your store burnt down and collecting an insurance check might be a better deal than getting squeezed into bankruptcy by the virus and an inadequate federal response.

Wouldn't be surprised to hear some small business owners come out on the other side of this. There may be just as much sentiment within management of large corporations, but generally employees there know not to do freelance PR, which is a constraint you wouldn't have as a SBO.

How many of them let their insurance lapse, or are behind on payments because they paid a million other things before insurance?