Feel free to list the rights which gays, trans, and ethnic minorities have lost due to republican actions.

Be sure to only include the rights which other normal citizens have.

Because "social equity" is not equality.

The sooner you guys realize that the better off we'll all be.

Calling people "Nazi" while you vote to coerce speech and kill unborn babies... Denial isn't cute. Once again, all you got is name calling. The logic is severely lacking with this one.

No need to apologize, my friend. Here's some timestamped links of the giant numbers leading the way:

https://youtu.be/vS-w8By9G88?t=7286

https://youtu.be/vS-w8By9G88?t=7646

https://youtu.be/vS-w8By9G88?t=7655

https://youtu.be/vS-w8By9G88?t=7692

https://youtu.be/vS-w8By9G88?t=7752

This level is just full of them, all those are for the same level... The timestamps are right on the spot, so might be helpful to pause or the player will probably just run past them quickly.

Not sure what happens on kbin when linking multiple YT vids in a single post. Let's find out!

Hm, something got lost in the conversation there... Boltgun does not have sequels or prequels it's not a "franchise" (regarding "Boltgun" itself, of course 40k is a huge franchise). There is only the one Boltgun game...

I was referring to certain levels within the game. Not every level, but some, have giant signs painted on the walls that will have Roman numerals, like "I, II, or III". With an arrow pointing a certain direction which leads to a door or how to progress through the level.

I wish I never noticed them as they felt very immersion breaking. Why would somebody paint on the walls exactly where to go and in which order?

Instead of seeking to lose a debate through name-calling, I encourage you to focus on constructive debate techniques that can foster a healthy discussion and lead to personal growth and learning.

However, I now suspect that you recognize your friends in the picture and you're trying to dissociate. Best of luck to you!

Probably libs cosplaying to push the narrative.

I really disliked the level design of Boltgun. When you need giant signs on the walls (I, II, III) with giant arrows pointing the way... I kinda think that's an obvious failure or lack of trying, regarding fluidity of the level design... A great and common feature that is often used to counter this is the use of a mini-map, very common in retro shooters, but mysteriously missing from Boltgun... Otherwise, yea Boltgun was mostly solid.

Selaco isn't released yet so keep that #1 spot open (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/Selaco/) 🤞

the entire GOPq is fascist, racist

Feel free to create a list of rights which republicans have rescinded. Remember, making a fair and equal playing field for everyone is called equality, "gender affirming care" is just a lib buzz word for "gender denial", and the ability to murder isn't a "human right". So, good luck with that request.

Second request, feel free to create a list of laws which republicans have enacted that are "theocratic". Abortion restrictions are actually just laws concerning murder. Everyone has access to affordable contraceptives. And there are no widespread "Sunday Blue Laws" that are actively enforced? So, you make it sound like you're just confused.

Patriotic

Libs will find any excuse to deny their patriotism. "Stolen land" without realizing nearly all land in the world has been stolen at one point. "Built on slavery" without realizing United States was one of the first countries to abolish slavery. The list goes on... Meanwhile, republicans remain patriotic even when the libs are in power screwing everything up.

GOPq is fascist / sick of the GOPq

I'd LOVE to hear why you keep adding a "q" to GOP? Is that like lbgtQism?

Regardless of all that. I sincerely hope that you can find your chill, my friend.

Feel free to create a list of rights which normal US citizens have but gay persons lack...

The immorality of abortion is in almost all religions, not what ever you think my religion is... Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and Catholicism all consider abortion as the harming of another individual. Simply deciding to not follow any religion does not exclude an individual from the laws regarding murder.

The founders of the United States, who were influenced by the Enlightenment era and its ideals of individual rights and religious tolerance, sought to establish a government that would avoid the pitfalls they witnessed in theocratic monarchies of their time. Many of the founding fathers, such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin, were well-versed in history and understood the dangers of intertwining religious authority with political power. They had witnessed firsthand the conflicts, oppression, and persecution that arose from state-enforced religious doctrines and the influence of religious institutions on government affairs.

By establishing a secular government, the founding fathers aimed to create a society where individuals could freely practice their faith, or choose not to follow any religion, without fear of persecution or coercion. They sought to prevent the dominance of a single religious group and the potential for religious strife that they had witnessed in Europe. This has allowed for a diverse society with a wide range of religious beliefs to coexist, and it has fostered a culture of religious tolerance and individual freedom that continues to be an important aspect of American society today.

Alright, lemmy help you out, buddy...

Private research has been instrumental in the development of groundbreaking drugs, aerospace technology, internet and communication technologies, agricultural biotechnology, transportation systems, financial innovations, and energy production. While many private ventures have been absorbed by the government or heavily subsidized in modern times, renewable energy technologies still require substantial upfront investments compared to fossil fuels. The existing energy infrastructure is designed for centralized fossil fuel power generation, making the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources a challenge. Transitioning to renewable energy requires changes in infrastructure and workforce skills.

Renewable energy is expected to become increasingly mainstream in the future, but at this point in time, it is simply unreliable and under developed. It's not about policy reform, it's about reliability.

Secondary point, the government is inefficient and under performing at almost everything they do and it's up to the populous to get shit done.

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, had complex and sometimes controversial views on religion. He is often described as a deist.

John Adams, the second President of the United States, was a deeply religious individual and held strong Christian beliefs throughout his life. He was raised in a devout Congregationalist (Puritan) household and maintained his religious convictions as an adult.

Thomas Paine, an influential figure during the American Revolution and a key advocate of republican principles, had unorthodox religious views that can be described as Deistic and skeptical of organized religion.

James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, was known for being a man of deep religious conviction. He was raised in an Anglican household and maintained a strong religious faith throughout his life.

This principle was enshrined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the government from establishing a state religion and guarantees the free exercise of religion. Many modern activists claim that the conservatives are trying to enforce their religion on others, when the reality of the situation is that, killing unborn babies is immoral, and people from nearly ALL religions try to evangelize. These activists also don't realize that they themselves are trying to force a state religion and evangelize, that religion being, LGBTism.

Identity and Belonging: LGBTism often involves a strong sense of identity and belonging. Individuals may find support, camaraderie, and a shared sense of purpose, just as found in religious communities.

Community and Rituals: Both religion and the LGBTism involve communal gatherings, celebrations, and rituals. Both communities often have regular worship gatherings, ceremonies, and festivals that bring people together.

Shared Values and Ethics: Just as religious communities often have shared values, moral codes, and ethical principles that guide their actions, LGBTism also emphasizes certain lack of values and moral codes shared by the community.

Activism and Advocacy: Both religion and the LGBTism have a history of activism and advocacy for social change. Both have been involved in various social justice movements throughout history, advocating for equality, peace, and human rights.

Personal Transformation: Religion often involves personal transformation, spiritual growth, and a journey of self-discovery. Likewise, LGBTism involves a process of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth.

If you don't see the relevance to parts of our ongoing conversation, I don't know what to tell you.

https://youtu.be/Uo5Bics2AU

My previous comment was too many characters apparently.

The argument is against sociology and gender studies.

, and the government subsidizing education

While some college degrees are useful, I wasn't addressing all of them specifically, nor are their specifics relevant to the argument. The argument is against sociology and gender studies.

If we don’t study the ways in which our society is failing people, how can we expect things to get better?

Our society is failing because we're shifting a child's dependence from their parents to the government. Adults too who are in desperate need of assistance no longer seek out their neighbors or local religious establishments, they instead depend on the government. Both of these aspects require excessive taxation and social goods to be either bolstered or built from the ground up.

Sociology doesn't provide practical skills that directly translate into specific careers. The job market is very limited, with many graduates failing to find jobs related to their degree. The study of society and human behavior is subjective, theories and findings are influenced by the researcher's perspective, making it difficult to establish definitive truths. These biases are often disconnected from real-world applications.

Almost all the same things can be said about gender studies, because it’s irrelevant to practical applications in the real world.

How do you know this?

Men don’t menstruate and cannot get pregnant. Women cannot produce sperm and don’t have prostate glands. Try all you might, ingesting what you shouldn’t, you’re still going to be bound by the chromosomes you were born with.

Lefties are all about “trust the science, bro” yet when it comes to basic biology, often they’d rather rewrite the literature to fit some asinine ideology. HRT isn’t gender affirming, it is gender contradicting.

Any time there is any legislation put to vote that would reduce our emission it gets shot down by conservatives.

You see emissions, we see livelihoods.

If you work in a field reliant upon the fossil fuels that are destroying our planet, then you should pull yourself up by your bootstraps and find a job that won’t kill the planet.

Simply suggesting that people switch jobs overlooks the economic realities faced by millions of individuals. Are you going to build the businesses that employ all the people who have no jobs? Probably just expect the government to do it.

Drive a car powered by oil drilled by Americans, or drive a car who's resources were mined by child labor and other unethical work forces... The choice is yours.

it isn’t moral to kill the planet

Scientific consensus suggests reversing global warming is impossible. While some tactics might slow down the process, you're just beating a dead horse. The planet will die eventually, with or without human intervention.

Telling coal and wood fired pizza shops in NYC to reduce their emissions isn't going to do anything compared to the military, the over seas shipping industry, the private jets, etc. Beating a dead horse.

You think you’re helping, but you’re just making millions of lives more difficult, both the people you’re telling to get new jobs that don’t exist and the people you’re supporting overseas who have much less ethical employment practices.

During the pandemic, global emissions droped like a rock. It is absolutely in our capability to build a society in which we maintain our freedoms while getting rid of fossil fuels.

Not sure which freedoms you think you still have when you're being told to not leave your house, not get close to people, cover your face to muffle your voice and expressions... But it feels like that just circles back to my original statement regarding chatting on the internet all day... Maybe you're content with interacting with people over video and text chat. Maybe you like sitting at a computer all day doing fuck all. Most people don't.

Gloomy clouds indicate upcoming rain, reducing the number of vehicles on the road improves air quality. Profound.

We have clean technologies that we can invest in within third world countries.

Assessment of a technology's environmental impact should consider its entire life cycle, including the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, operation, and disposal. Large-scale deployment of renewable energy projects lead to habitat destruction and harm to local ecosystems. Similarly, the increased demand for certain raw materials, such as lithium and cobalt for batteries contributes to environmental degradation and human rights issues.

No technology is “clean”, the sooner you face the facts the better off we'll all be.

We absolutely can and should do so to avoid this disaster from getting worse and/or unrecoverable.

You absolutely should do the things that make you feel better about yourself and the impact you have on the world. You absolutely shouldn’t try to infringe on your neighbor by forcing them to follow you. Forcing me and mine through legislation to invest in your capital ventures through taxation is immoral theft.

I already have though... I hope you have a better day, friend.

Not saying it's fine, just that stupid questions deserve stupid answers.

It will, because leftists love to cry and moan on the internet.

Many countries have private prisons.