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Quote from: Bruno on Today at 05:28:07 AMWe need to find a way to appeal to stupid, selfish people. We already got most of the altruistic people and a good chunk of the people who can read at an 8th grade level or higher.

It's not enough, apparently.

At this point, All I'm concerned with is what is he gonna fuck up, and how can I profit from it. I've got a modest swing-trading account, but I haven't set it up to do shorts, yet.

I should probably get on that.

Yes, it comes back again to reaching the wider audience that's actually out there.

As far as investing goes, I'm seeing signs in the European news of a recession coming in Germany and France. And, with TSF going back to the White House, I'm in the process of getting out of the stock market, holding on to a pile of cash, and waiting for the buying opportunities that eventually come with a recession.
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Quote from: Doktor Howl on Yesterday at 10:02:06 PMNope.  We're doomed.

It is against my religion to tell people they're going to be okay when they're fucked.

The moving finger writes,
And having writ, moves on.
Now we are all sons of bitches.
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Aneristic Illusions / Re: Hard Lessons to be Learned...
Last post by Bruno - Today at 05:28:07 AM
Quote from: Brother Mythos on November 10, 2024, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: Bruno on November 10, 2024, 06:02:37 PMI think a big part of the problem is the lack of real progressive messaging in the media, which seem to mostly represent corporate interests and, you know, Putin.

And even then, part of the problem with what little independent progressive media that is out there, is that the progressive message tends to be complex and nuanced, and it turns out we really need the votes of some 15 million or so people who are maybe not so good at processing that kind of information.

I agree, messaging is a big part of the problem. I believe it's actually been the biggest part of the problem for somewhere round three decades.

So far, I've been mostly focused on what I believe is the need to tailor "the message" to acceptability by a majority of the actual audience that's out there, not the audience we wish was out there. If we can get a wider audience to, at least, listen to "the message," and not simply reject it out of hand, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect to pick up more votes for the Democratic Party's candidates.

And, of course, there's much more than just tailoring "the message" that needs to be done before the next election. So, do you have any ideas, or suggestions?

We need to find a way to appeal to stupid, selfish people. We already got most of the altruistic people and a good chunk of the people who can read at an 8th grade level or higher.

It's not enough, apparently.

At this point, All I'm concerned with is what is he gonna fuck up, and how can I profit from it. I've got a modest swing-trading account, but I haven't set it up to do shorts, yet.

I should probably get on that.
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9. The Main Stream Media (MSM) is not our friend. But, it's not our enemy either. The MSM is simply a powerful group of amoral corporations out to make a buck.

Always remember, "The MSM is only in it for the money." So, learn to deal with it accordingly. In the long run, it can only be influenced by what it believes effects its revenue.
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Quote from: Sophia the Altered on November 09, 2024, 05:50:26 AM-Build fuckloads of housing and apartments in cities. California and New York are set to lose even more electoral votes in the next census in 2030 because of population changes elsewhere. Cities need to become affordable, attract people to come live there, and solidify Democrats' presence in cities to make sure blue states don't lose any more EVs.

In an already overpopulated world, attracting more people to already crowded urban centers is not an idea that would ever enter my mind. So ... so much for my ability to think outside the box.

My second thought was to recommend the alternative idea of establishing "liberal enclaves" in red states. But, I quickly realized that the purpose of my alternative idea could be easily nullified by typical Republicultâ„¢ gerrymandering.

So, after thinking hard about your idea, I just can't imaging any Democratic controlled state attempting to implement such a plan simply for the sake of more Electoral College votes. And, from what I have read, and people I have talked to, the current cost of housing around LA and San Francisco is outrageous. But, I'm not aware of any serious plans to deal with even that potentially solvable problem.     
#6
Apple Talk / Re: UNLIMITED Trump thread, 20...
Last post by Doktor Howl - Yesterday at 11:31:53 PM
In related news, apparently 80% of the lawyers at the DOJ are ready to jump ship.
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Apple Talk / In Memorium: What happened to...
Last post by Doktor Howl - Yesterday at 10:57:43 PM
It was going to the be the best smackdown EVER.  A cage match between the Generalissimo and PANGO.  Fortunately, given the results, I was busy waxing the cat1 and couldn't make it to the Windsor, Ontario Thunderdome.

After much fanfare, the big day finally came.  The contestants came walking down the steps on their respective side of the arena.  PANGO was wearing what appeared to be the skin of a republican and carried a Samoan war club.  The Generalissimo was butt naked and covered in what appeared to be IHOP sauce.

They entered the cage, and the ref stepped up to them.  Unfortunately, he was unable to explain the rules because PANGO wouldn't SHUT UP, and then the Generalisimmo put his cigar out in the ref's eye socket.

Then the bell rang and they charged each other.

They mutually annihilated, at 600 grams of TNT per gram of their fleshy, horribly mobile flesh.

The resulting shock wave took out the entire arena, all 6 other buildings in Windsor, and cleaned part of Detroit.  The water in the Detroit river was all shoved into Lake Erie, leaving a strangely untouched Jimmy Hoffa standing on the river bed in his concrete loafers.

Obviously, all the fish in Lake Erie died.  Again.

The shock wave caused all the seagulls in Hamilton, Burlington, and Toronto to go absolutely berserk.  There were no survivors.

So if you were wondering where those two went, or what happened to Canada, now you know.


1 Unlike previous disclaimers, this IS an obscure sports reference.  Technically.
#9
Apple Talk / Re: Tales from the Cutting Edg...
Last post by Doktor Howl - Yesterday at 10:38:55 PM
Doggie ideas to be submitted.

1.  Bigass gun in place of doggie's head.  Been done, still a solid idea.
2.  Doggies play hide and seek.  Then explode.
3.  Doggies go into a trench line or similar place and then go dormant until battery power is at 20% (then they return for a recharge) or until someone without an IFF transponder jumps into the hole.  Then they become razor blade doggies.
4.  Doggies spot one guy, doggies follow guy until he's with his mates.  Then explodey.
5.  Doggies armed with stingers, move around periodically, shoot at anything that flies without a transponder.


And then

AND THEN

6.  Doggies have a HEAT round in their face.  They slump over dormant until they register vehicle sounds.  Then run at target and launch heat rounds.  Small changes make this work on infantrymen.

I HAVE INVENTED STARCRAFT SPIDER MINES!  YOU MAY ALL NOW START SCREAMING FOREVER.
#10
RPG Ghetto / Re: Campaign notes
Last post by Doktor Howl - Yesterday at 10:18:20 PM
Okay, mission accomplished, and the party now has the weirdest dog ever.

PCs are now 3rd level, 4 players so APL3.

Things they found out:  The Mad Emperor's Palace was folded at the end of his reign, with all the goodies still inside.  They are of course champing at the bit, but that is an APL 7-9 adventure, so they're not going to find where it is right away. 

They up-armored with the loot, plus spent the cash on a library for their townhouse (knowledge arcana), which will be available in two playing sessions.

The next adventure will be handed to them by House Horatio when they show up with the letter of introduction.  This will be The Blight #2, The Horror in the Sinks, which is a really gruesome insane asylum thing.  This should take 2 sessions to complete and leave them somewhere between level 4 & 5.

It is also a bit shy on loot, so I'll have to do something about that.  Probably just have House Horatio give them a big sack of gold when they complete the adventure, but they will also be reporting to their boss in the secret police, which means they earn favors from both.