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Mikie

['Member']Joined: December 17, 2019 at 18:05Last active: February 25, 2026 at 21:0995 discussions7299 comments
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New Thread?

February 15, 2025 at 01:01 126 comments Feedback

Health

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Sortition

August 23, 2023 at 16:08 13 comments Political Philosophy

Buy, Borrow, Die

July 29, 2023 at 19:28 54 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Deaths of Despair

January 27, 2023 at 05:19 155 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Ownership

January 13, 2023 at 18:32 16 comments The Lounge

US Midterms

November 15, 2022 at 00:29 121 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Brazil Election

September 30, 2022 at 22:39 112 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Thought Detox

September 21, 2022 at 04:49 52 comments General Philosophy

Solidarity

March 04, 2022 at 19:11 87 comments Political Philosophy

Thinking

January 01, 2022 at 21:49 23 comments General Philosophy

Drugs

December 22, 2021 at 06:48 46 comments Interesting Stuff

What is Being?

November 10, 2021 at 05:05 895 comments General Philosophy

COP26 in Glasgow

October 26, 2021 at 01:44 260 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Climate Denial

September 25, 2021 at 03:58 124 comments General Philosophy

"Bipartisanship"

June 09, 2021 at 22:31 39 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Who are the 1%?

November 30, 2020 at 23:31 427 comments Political Philosophy

Kamala Harris

August 12, 2020 at 00:40 104 comments Political Philosophy

Martin Heidegger

June 05, 2020 at 20:39 797 comments Metaphysics & Epistemology

Logic

April 21, 2020 at 00:07 6 comments Logic & Philosophy of Mathematics

Definitions

April 08, 2020 at 21:20 34 comments General Philosophy

Bernie Sanders

February 24, 2020 at 20:48 840 comments Politics and Current Affairs

Comments

A simplistic, obvious, tired, childish move. The psychology of an 8 year old. The democrats staying seated was the absolute best part of the night. A ...
February 25, 2026 at 21:12
https://youtu.be/QhAt4RdROok?si=KBVh3-ElNCY90uRv Take care!
February 25, 2026 at 15:11
In: Iran War?  — view comment
I think you’re more thoughtful than this administration. Maybe someone in there has ideas about China, but even if they do, going to war with Iran — w...
February 25, 2026 at 03:13
For the record, I don’t really have an opinion of you. I react only to your posts, many of which annoy me. I’m sure you’re a perfectly nice guy in rea...
February 25, 2026 at 02:52
In: Iran War?  — view comment
What possible threat does Iran pose to the US? None. They pose a threat to Israel. So if we go to war with Iran, it’s because Israel wants it. We can ...
February 24, 2026 at 18:47
Thanks buddy. I googled it. I forgot that right wing freaks like Matt Walsh and his idiot followers can’t discuss anything without invoking the stupid...
February 23, 2026 at 18:41
What?
February 23, 2026 at 16:50
True. Religious beliefs have primed people for this kind of undermining of truth we currently see in politics. Trump himself is like a pastor that you...
February 23, 2026 at 16:26
Cool. Bye.
February 23, 2026 at 06:29
Been on this forum for over six years now— December 17th, 2019 is when I joined. Since then, there’s been covid, 3 US administrations, and for me two ...
February 23, 2026 at 06:03
There’s no answers and no meaning and that makes everything awful. Carry on.
February 21, 2026 at 13:05
You haven’t read him. That’s clear enough. Now denying it, so I’m done with you. I regret offering any advice whatsoever; you’re an insufferable bore....
February 21, 2026 at 06:13
You haven’t read Yalom, so you wouldn’t know. To say he dodges the questions because you had AI summarize him tells me you’d prefer that be the case. ...
February 21, 2026 at 04:18
:lol: Our president, ladies and gentlemen. Excellent reading comprehension.
February 20, 2026 at 19:08
Fairly obvious it would be struck down. Good. Can’t believe there were 3 dissenters. Spineless weasels.
February 20, 2026 at 18:27
:scream: :rofl:
February 20, 2026 at 17:33
Lol - As if you had arguments. You’re just a troll. Which is why you’re ignored. Rightfully.
February 20, 2026 at 13:39
:rofl: Sorry — you’re too stupid to engage with.
February 20, 2026 at 13:19
Well, I would seek out a psychiatrist. I would also recommend reading Irvin Yalom —an “existential psychotherapist” and psychiatrist. He’s a good writ...
February 20, 2026 at 02:48
In: Iran War?  — view comment
Certainly not unreasonable. It’s just hard for me to look at what happened in Gaza, in particular, and not feel as though the lobby had great sway in ...
February 19, 2026 at 20:20
In: Iran War?  — view comment
I think it’s probably understated, so this one may be an agree to disagree situation. You’re familiar with Mearsheimer and Walt’s The Israel Lobby and...
February 19, 2026 at 18:08
In: Iran War?  — view comment
:chin:
February 19, 2026 at 16:41
Yes, and losing more and more of it as time goes on. That’s not winning. Complete nonsense. No.
February 19, 2026 at 15:26
Wishful thinking. No basis in reality. The Ukrainians should press on, even under the threat of losing Odesa and Kharkiv? Seems exceedingly silly. The...
February 19, 2026 at 02:42
Philosophical questions can send you into a tailspin, no doubt. It’s still thinking, though. If you can’t get away from this thinking, try to recogniz...
February 19, 2026 at 02:21
Projection is usually confession. Risible is actually terrible at reading comprehension. Hence the constant accusing others of it.
February 18, 2026 at 01:36
Translation: another stupid statement by you which you’re not man enough to admit is completely baseless. When confronted, play victim and run away. F...
February 18, 2026 at 01:33
You are such a bore. I never said that’s what you were discussing. But since you do exactly what you childishly, and tiresomely, accuse others of doin...
February 17, 2026 at 19:08
For anyone truly interested in facts, not just vibes and intuition: Most states already require ID at the polls. 14 states do not. All states are requ...
February 17, 2026 at 01:12
As usual. It’s exactly about those stupid claims. Both about voter fraud — which is so small it’s practically nonexistent — and about “ — which are bo...
February 17, 2026 at 00:44
But I’m guessing you won’t share it. That may be substantive, so best to avoid. Oh wait — it doesn’t exist. But what about Trump and Rogan? They could...
February 17, 2026 at 00:23
Lol — literally repeated what you said. But yeah, just confirming out of politeness. Didn’t think such a stupid argument existed. Can’t say I’m surpri...
February 17, 2026 at 00:21
So your conception is that somewhere in the universe, people are allowed to vote without any check on whether they’re eligible to do so — and that thi...
February 17, 2026 at 00:14
Regarding voting ID and voter fraud, let’s just remember one thing, constantly: THERE IS NO PROBLEM HERE. There never was. The whole thing is fabricat...
February 16, 2026 at 02:42
So according to you, the Russians are losing badly and have achieved nothing, and any day now the Europeans are going to pick up the slack and help Uk...
February 15, 2026 at 13:41
Is it a narrative? Leaving aside who you like, it’s fairly obvious he achieved his goals. Also, NATO membership will not be offered in 10 years or 20 ...
February 14, 2026 at 12:04
For those keeping score: Voter fraud: real. Affordability: hoax. Climate change: hoax. Vaccines: hoax. January 6th: a day of love. The economy: greate...
February 14, 2026 at 02:19
:rofl: In the running for one of the stupidest things I’ve heard on this forum. “There’s no evidence that the tooth fairy exists, but that’s not an ar...
February 14, 2026 at 02:12
Another stupid solution to a nonexistent problem. Fortunately, congress has not — and will not — pass this idiotic legislation. The SAVE act is dead. ...
February 13, 2026 at 20:42
:lol:
February 13, 2026 at 20:39
Easy to play games with other people’s lives.
February 13, 2026 at 19:51
It matters to the Ukrainians, certainly—and to Russia. And to anyone who wants to understand the conflict.
February 13, 2026 at 16:10
Yes— truly gross. This time around going full blown climate denial, and then some. Some say ICE is the worst part of this administration— I think the ...
February 13, 2026 at 14:10
I have no idea what you’re talking about. Not sure I want you know, because it already sounds ridiculous — so never mind.
February 13, 2026 at 00:52
Not that anyone cares anymore about what this old fumbling idiot has to say, but just for fun; Doubtful. Some have, many haven’t. He’s a lame duck, an...
February 12, 2026 at 23:32
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/trump-epa-greenhouse-gases-climate-change.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LlA.PbSz.ScA2rJb7G2rb&smid=url-share...
February 12, 2026 at 23:13
I guess I’m one of the few who never really cared that much about Jeffrey Epstein. I think he trafficked women and was a sleazeball and fraud, but oth...
February 11, 2026 at 00:46
No, and no. Well, what can I say? You’re just not paying attention. The difference is real, and it matters.
February 11, 2026 at 00:17
You want me to explain it to you? Why not Google it? https://www.cfr.org/articles/neutrality-alternative-ukraines-membership-nato During war and with ...
February 10, 2026 at 13:20
For the record: he agreed and was about to do it, but had a stroke before he was able to. Also worth noting that to anyone who knows anything about Ch...
February 10, 2026 at 12:46