Rilichu

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Big Tech companies are finally getting the names we thought dystopian megacorps would have in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

[–] Rilichu@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"Well, there was a bit of a stir when it was decided that since corporations are people, they could technically run for president. But President Walt Disney-Pepsi-Comcast has done wonders for the economy... given that it's... now the economy"

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In the US Republican primary debate, moderators ask for a show of hands of how many candidates believe in human-caused climate change. Not a single candidate raises their hand. in c/climate@slrpnk.net

[–] Rilichu@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

That definitely still demonstrates a ride or die mentality. If one sleaseball can sway the room in such a way where than budging against it would lead to ridicule, that still shows the sort of internal pressure there is to tow the party line no matter what

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