tigermountain

joined 2 months ago
[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Everything is relative.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

She's filming him with her phone while pointing a gun at him and yet he still continues the encounter. Anger is a hell of a drug. It's why getting people angry is such a potent political propaganda tool. It suppresses all critical thinking skills and drives action through rage.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 10 points 16 hours ago

She has to stabilize herself for battle, if necessary.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

I usually don't like hearing the words "healthy version".

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

"...the world knows Andrew and Tristan are innocent."

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Then teach them media literacy and critical thinking skills.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Presidents can set the mood of an entire country. JFK gave one speech where he inspired a country to rise up to the challenge of reaching the moon. Carefully chosen words meant to inspire and motivate.

Living under a Trump administration is like living next to a stupid 12yo bully who hits your house with sticks every day, throws rocks at your windows and yells and screams outside your house all the time. It's no wonder people feel constantly aggravated, on edge, and despondent.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Open the window.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Human psychology and propaganda. It works on smart people too.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Now I won't be so worried.

[–] tigermountain@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Lol. I forgot I used to say that too! It's even better because it makes the person outside think you don't speak English.

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