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I'd basically just want to know if I'm spending my time wisely to reach my highest potential and to actualize my goals, which is what happiness means to me. I guess a better question would be: What should I devote my limited time and energy to in order to be truly happy in life and at the end of it? It's hard to know if you're spending your time wisely and are on the right track. Someone might work decades on their life purpose only to realize in the end it was a waste of time. Our values change over time. I haven't taken your life purpose course so I'm not sure if you touch on that or not. This is one issue I see with choosing a life purpose when you're in your 20s. What you think you want in your 20s will change. Same thing for your 30s and maybe every decade... if you're growing. Other good questions: What’s the one thing I’m neglecting that would unlock the next level of my growth? What’s the most efficient way to spend my remaining years? What am I wasting time on that I will regret?

His perspectives are usually worth knowing about IMO, but they aren't meta and you have to overlook his overt bias.

Looks like Lex isn't the only 'reasonable MAGA sympathizer' to delete their tweet. But it's no wonder Lex deleted his: Then, he came out with this one: And now, the vast majority of the comments from right wingers on that are calling him weak. He fucked up his image on both sides.

I’d ask God: At the end of my life, will I be happy with how I lived it?

Haha, yeah, that’s what I think too. I’ve been contemplating why MAGA is such a powerful motivator for me. I’m not driven by bullshit motivators like identity, gamification, etc, but something about being outdone by my toxic inferiors really lights a fire under my ass.

You don't think the most divisive figure in modern history (by far), who is foolish, childish, and a malignant narcissist, as well as a power-hungry authoritarian in the midst of dismantling the US government, in charge of the world's most powerful military, is uniquely bad for world peace? If you could add "level-headed", "forethinking", and "disciplined" to his list of adjectives, then you'd have a better argument, but you're talking about an unhinged, unchecked, underdeveloped buffoon who no longer needs the votes of the American people to make his wet dreams of domination a reality. There are consequences of the U.S tossing out its values and integrity on the world stage just to appease Putin. You cannot make peace with Putin without compromising your own values and integrity, which is why no one of moral and cognitive development would entertain the idea that standing with Putin and telling the rest of the world to fuck off is a good idea. When a bully comes to take your land, you can either give it to him or draw a line and say "we'll die on this hill, and if we do, we'll die standing up for what is right". There is no fucking middle ground here if you have a spine. IDK how best to defeat Russia but it's not by tossing your values out on the world stage and abandoning your allies. Making peace with Putin isn't a viable option if one is to maintain right values and integrity. Putin's "peace" is contingent upon him being free to reign down his chaos. There is no negotiating with that IMO. I listened to him and didn't think he was being rude. It sounded like he simply had a different perspective than Vance and was trying to articulate it and in doing so, was smeared as being disrespectful because some man-children can't handle perspectives if they don't bolster their own. You could say he's not politically savvy and he should have known that he has to walk on eggshells around these two morons but "disrespectful" is not what I picked up on. He was being assertive and sharing his perspective, yes. If anyone was disrespectful it was Trump and Vance. IDK Zelensky's personality, so many he was being subtle, but I didn't pick up on anything like disrespect AT ALL. He was attacked from nowhere, out of the blue. It was fucking insane.

Security News This Week: The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat https://www.wired.com/story/trump-administration-deprioritizing-russia-cyber-threat/

Have you ever known a narcissist? They go scorched earth when their reputation takes a hit like this. Narcs self-destruct by overstepping in their power, dominance, and manipulation games, which leads to burnt bridges and a growing list of enemies. Trump just burnt a fuck ton of bridges. Do you know what is typical of narcs when this happens? They get angry with intense hate at all the people who dislike them, then start scheming on how they’ll exact revenge on them. THAT’s why Trump is uniquely bad for peace in this moment and why we might ally with Russia… because when a narc burns all the bridges that matter, what do they do??? They form alliances with anyone that will tell them they are the right. Who do you think is now willing to praise and pat the narc on the head while everyone else condemns him? All the idiots who voted for Trump under the whole “chaos agent / let’s shake the system up, we will arise stronger” perspective, … yeah, this is exactly the type of situation people with half a brain intuited could transpire at any moment, and now it has.

Trump has completely fucked our international standing. We’re now officially the bad guy. What happens when a narcissist’s reputation starts going to shit? They get angry and start throwing their weight around. We’re going to wind up allies with Russia. The risk of WW3 just skyrocketed.

His friends aren't to blame. He himself is a devil. He traded what integrity he had, if he ever had any, for fame and notoriety. He's enriching himself by calling what is right, wrong, and what is true, false, which is the essence of devilry. Zelensky was presented with absurd positions and when he rejected their premises, he was smeared as being disrespectful. Now, Russia's bot farms are in full effect on Twitter and YouTube, fooling the masses into thinking Zelensky was in the wrong here... and Lex is right there with them. If these high-profile figures aren’t Russian assets, then they’re unwitting players in a masterful act of manipulation. If they aren't on the take, Putin is either the luckiest bastard on the planet or a manipulative mastermind. Somehow, the people with the biggest platforms just so happen to continuously amplify the narratives Putin would like amplified.

"The public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by Donald Trump and JD Vance could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. foreign relations, global alliances, and geopolitical stability. Here are some potential negative implications: 1. Weakened U.S. Influence Over Allies U.S. allies, particularly NATO members, may begin distancing themselves from Washington, fearing that their support will be transactional and dependent on the personal whims of U.S. leaders. Countries reliant on U.S. security guarantees might start diversifying their defense partnerships, possibly shifting toward European-led security initiatives or increasing their own military spending. 2. Damage to the U.S.'s Reputation as a Reliable Partner If the U.S. publicly ridicules and undermines an ally actively engaged in war, other nations may question whether the U.S. can be trusted in their own times of crisis. Countries at risk of aggression (e.g., Taiwan, Baltic states) may begin preparing for a world in which they cannot count on the U.S., which could encourage preemptive alliances with other powers, such as the EU, Japan, or even China. 3. Strategic Realignment of Ukraine Toward Europe and China Zelenskyy and future Ukrainian leaders may view the U.S. as unreliable and seek alternative partnerships, strengthening ties with European nations or even looking toward China as a potential investor and diplomatic mediator. If China offers Ukraine financial aid or peace negotiations, it could undermine U.S. influence in Eastern Europe and give Beijing more leverage over NATO affairs. 4. Russia Gains Psychological and Political Leverage Moscow could use this as propaganda, claiming the U.S. is abandoning Ukraine and that NATO unity is a façade. Russian-aligned actors might be emboldened to push further aggression in Eastern Europe, seeing that U.S. commitment can waver based on political figures. 5. Increased European Autonomy in Military Affairs France and Germany, long advocates of European defense independence, may use this as justification to push for an EU-led defense force that does not rely on the U.S. If NATO members see the U.S. as unstable, there could be a serious push toward a European military alliance, reducing U.S. leverage over European geopolitics. 6. Possible Fractures in NATO and Transatlantic Relations Eastern European nations that depend on U.S. support may begin prioritizing direct European military agreements over relying on Washington. NATO could face internal divisions, with some members demanding that the U.S. reaffirm its commitments while others move to insulate themselves from U.S. political shifts. 7. A Precedent for Openly Humiliating Leaders in Public Diplomacy If this kind of public spectacle becomes a norm in U.S. foreign policy, future global summits and negotiations could become grandstanding contests rather than diplomatic problem-solving exercises. World leaders may avoid high-profile meetings with U.S. officials for fear of being publicly ridiculed, making backchannel diplomacy more crucial but also more opaque. 8. Encouraging Other Nations to Undermine the U.S. in Global Forums Countries like China, Russia, and even neutral powers (India, Brazil) may use this incident to argue that the U.S. is an unreliable leader on the global stage. The U.N. and other international bodies could see increased pushback against U.S. initiatives, with nations more inclined to oppose Washington’s positions out of distrust. 9. Destabilization of U.S. Foreign Policy as Future Presidents Adjust Course If Trump’s foreign policy continues to be erratic, future administrations may struggle to convince allies that the U.S. is stable, leading to a whiplash effect where nations hesitate to commit to agreements. Foreign leaders might hedge their bets by waiting out U.S. political cycles rather than engaging deeply with any one administration. 10. Undermining Efforts to Negotiate Future Conflicts If the U.S. eventually decides it wants to negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine or any other conflict, it will be much harder for American diplomats to be taken seriously. Future leaders seeking U.S. aid in conflicts might hesitate, fearing that their support will be conditional on personal loyalty to U.S. leadership rather than strategic necessity. Conclusion This unprecedented display of public hostility toward an allied leader could erode trust in the U.S. as a diplomatic power, embolden adversaries, and push allies to find alternatives to American leadership. While the immediate consequences may be contained, the long-term ramifications could reshape global alliances and weaken the U.S.'s ability to dictate international affairs." ---

Jesus Christ that was so fucking embarrassing. You have the president and the vice president of the U.S acting like schoolyard bullies on live television. JD is the bully in training like, "Yeah, you see, you need to thank this great man right here, isn't that right Mr. Trump! He hasn't thanked you yet!" and the big bully is like " Yeah, little bully is right" and when Zelensky goes to say "I've said thank you many times", little bully increases decibel by 2x, "Frankly SIR!!!!" Then big bully doubles that decibel. The icing on the cake: many stage orange dumbasses have their jaws dropped, jizzing their pants in utter amazement and awe of how a real business man gets things done. This clip demonstrates utter incompetence, idiocy, and cringe af brown-nosing. This exchange seems like it could trigger some devastating consequences. If you're a developed leader from a developed nation and you watch this, you probably have lost a lot of faith in the US.

It seems to make sense. I've speculated this since the beginning.

What would Jesus do?

Right. It just seems like the healthy thing to do.

Why would they change their perspective to yours? There are different ways to achieve the same thing. If you want a sense of justice, there are usually better ways of getting it IMO. Although, I don't think I would abolish the death penalty altogether. Look at the pros and cons: Maybe the "leftists" have weighed the pros and cons and just logically concluded it doesn't make sense. You can arrive at that position without being a leftist. What's insane is they still have firing squads. There's a guy who just chose to be executed by a firing squad. I mean, wtf? The fact that the state would accommodate that is insane. Many people probably wish it was televised for entertainment. Like in the old days when people would cheer at hangings.

Yeah, maybe. I need to learn more about politics. I just always assume Trump doesn't give a fuck about Republican's agenda but I suppose he has to give in order to get... so that makes sense.

I was wondering why the USPS was so important to Trump. Why would Trump want full control over the USPS? Originally I just figured he might have made a deal with shipping company elites and wants to axe it for them but now I'm wondering if the point is to suppress mail-in votes in 2028.

No, I was once considering it though and did some research. I’ve talked to someone who has done it and there are many vloggers on YouTube showing the a day in the life or a month in the life of this lifestyle. I picked the idea up from an obscure podcast about a decade ago. They were talking about selling their car and using the money to support them in Southeast Asia while they went full-throttle on their business.

If you have a remote job or 10k, you could survive dirt cheap in Bali indonesia. You could get by on $600/mo if you had to. A 2k/mo budget would be luxurious. You can stay in Bali for 6 months before you have to leave but then you can just hop to another island for a month and go back again when your visa renews. If you were frugal, 10-15k could probably keep you up for 2 years in Bali. I think It's actually a good idea for anyone who wants to drop everything and just work on growing their business full-time for a couple of years. Probably not for everyone though. You'd be roughing it relative to U.S standards. --- I wouldn't leave the US just yet if all you're worried about is Trump. At least not at this point.

Not a leftist. You're the first person ever to think I have a weak mindset. You're the first person ever to think I'm a beta male. But you are not the first person to think super chaos agents in a democracy are a good thing. This whole "chaos agent" perspective is a backwards rationalization for Trump support that has morphed into delusional fantasies of reaching the golden city on the hill. The thing is bro, you have to operate within the boundaries of reality. Acknowledging those boundaries is not victimhood... it's wise.

This "chaos agent" logic is absurd. It entails a naive assumption that the wrecking ball won't lead to irreversible destruction. It's too great a risk. The ones with power would benefit the most from the chaos, not you. This ignorance could usher in a century-long long dictatorship but you're too excited about change to care about that. Your chaos could come with nuclear war, but you either don't mind the risk or naively assume it can't happen. You casually and gleefully embrace chaos assuming it will lead to your perfect vision for humanity, while ignoring potentially catastrophic real-world consequences and immeasurable human suffering and even total, irreversible destruction. It's just naive.

See, this is what I was hinting at. Trump's rhetoric about many things is getting massive backlash from those who are usually sympathetic to him. He keeps doing this, causing more and more of his sympathizers to be like "WTF?". Those sympathizers are starting to see how deceptive and vile he is. Well-respected and influential people who are friendly to the right are speaking out. Bill Burr went on a rant attacking Elon Musk and now Fox News is running attacks on him, and lots on the right don't like it. If this keeps up, the cumulative effect of all this can't be good for Trump and his influencers. I feel like he's going to start bleeding support. Trump is kind of forcing influencers into a corner that could potentially hurt them. For example, they now have to give their commentary on what Trump said about Zelensky being a dictator who started the war. Influencers like Rogan and Lex will either have to double down for MAGA or break with them. Sooner or later, if this keeps up, these influencers will lose respect on a large scale and I think they'll start shitting on Trump before they let that happen. Let's hope Trump keeps this up.