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[–] [email protected] 56 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And one of the core tenets of fascism is a patriarchal leader who takes care of everything, particularly the "ugly mess" that is blamed on the scapegoats of the day.

[–] [email protected] 72 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Everyone knows why it's different for him: He is white.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

One more reason: The dish tastes exactly the same every time. No variation at all.

But when you cook real food, there is always a little variation because the ingredients are usually always slightly different (vegetables more or less watery, meat more or less lean, a little bit more or a little bit less salt or flavouring). It's one of the main skills of a really good cook: To perceive the subtle differences during the preparation and to bring out the best possible taste incorporating the differences.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think it's extra funny that Liefeld very likely traced a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger for that one.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago

Because this confuzzled me, note that the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) are two separate things.

The Digital Markets Act is the one which is meant to remove economic barriers by "gatekeepers". For example the DMA is used to force Google and Apple to open their app stores.

The Digital Services Act is the one that regulates (among other things) moderation, political neutrality and removal of extremist content on social media platforms. That's the one Thierry Breton oversaw and threatened Elon with.

So while exTwitter's lawyers may sigh in relief, because they got out of the DMA; the DSA is still looming large.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Surprise Munecat!

But jokes aside, it is an excellent video (as usual from her).

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The way I interprete Tolkien, I think he meant Fëanor as an example how even the best among the best can be corrupted by their hatred. He does not mince words in regards to Fëanor's positive attributes after all.

For Fëanor was made the mightiest in all parts of body and mind: in valour, in endurance, in beauty, in understanding, in skill, in strength and subtlety alike: of all the Children of Ilúvatar, and a bright flame was in him.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 2 months ago (6 children)

The quality issues of "Rings of Power" aside, for anyone who believes that Tolkien's works don't include moral grayness, there is only one response: Fëanor.

[–] [email protected] 53 points 2 months ago

Additionally to what has already been mentioned: People are susceptible to politics that confirm their prejudices. Right-wing political thought is largely based on confirming that whatever prejudices people hold, they are morally good and justified. Thus elevating an in-group above out-groups. That is a powerful lure.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Hello, friend! Have some 🥜 🌰

[–] [email protected] 40 points 3 months ago (6 children)

"Nothing Is More Powerful Than an Idea Whose Time Has Come"

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago
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empire rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
 

Description: A caption on top of the picture says "Earth is littered with the ruins of empires that believed themselves to be endless."
Underneath is a picture of an abandoned store, on five slabs of concrete the name "Sears" is still visible.

 

Rally the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single player RPG where you become the leader others believe in. Learn mor...

 

Art by Toadally / Smatterbrain on BlueSky / Toadalled on Instagram and Tumblr

 
 

Taken from @Archaeo-Histories:

Hrad Bouzov Castle, a medieval fortress situated in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic, approximately 35km northwest of Olomouc.

The castle dates back to the early 14th Century CE, and was originally built by the noble Búz family, who were prominent in the region. The castle features a dominant central tower, surrounded by a complex of defensive walls, turrets and bastions. It includes richly decorated interiors, such as grand halls, a chapel and knight’s rooms.

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Matrix rule(s) (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
 

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And for anyone who wants to check: US release of "The Matrix" was March 31st 1999

 

All the strength to the eggs who spend the easter holidays with their families and have to hide who they are.

Description: A variety of bushes and flowers in a garden. The caption reads: "Eggs during the easter holidays"

 
 

Description: The ruins of a castle on a steep cliff, against the backdrop of a cloudy sky and lush green forests. Up against the cliffside are a few stone houses, overlooking a river and a stony beach on the opposite shore.

 

Drone camera footage by The Kilted Photographer: Original video here

Wikipedia article about the monument

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Kyiv 2014 (files.mastodon.social)
 

Source: Euromaidan Press

Photograph: Dmitry Serebriakov

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