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Leo's How to Get Laid tutorial actually teaches the opposite of what you are pretending to show it is Leo's opinion. Basically he forces you to massive exposure and socialization. It made me realize that being a weird, lone wolf was seriously hurting me. If it wasn't for him, I’d probably be a blackpilled angry man.

Damn, I really relate to what you said! I lean more to the left, but I get exhausted arguing with left-wingers. Nothing the right ever does is good enough for them. Even if there's a moderate, morally decent right-wing politician, they treat him the same as an extremist or a MAGA guy. I believe most leftists, the only acceptable outcome for a right-winger is for them to become left-wing. They really struggle to compromise or accept that conservatives exist, and always will.

I've become more left-wing in the past few years. But I believe there are good values on the right that the left should adopt to broaden its voter base.

massive taxation and welfare checks is the solution.

I have a better idea. Invest in index funds. It might be boring, but in the long run, you’ve got way better chances of making a profit. Use the extra time for your hobbies or learn a skill that’ll actually bring you money and/or satisfaction.

I work in international trade in an EU country. I'm just an average worker, but I cann tell you by my experience managing exports, I'm happy when there are projects in the Netherlands, France, or Italy. Sending stuff to the UK is a pain in the ass because of all the bureaucratic paperwork and customs clearence. Exporting outside the EU is even more of a hassle. Those right-wingers who complain about bureaucracy in brussels are myopic.

You could argue that Hamas would have more justification for using nuclear weapons (if they had them) since the original problem was caused by Israel kicking Palestinians out of their homes. Israel has to tread carefully because they know they were the ones who started this conflict. Even if they don’t admit it, it’s something they know in the back of their mind.

I think the middle and working class struggle, due to high cost of living, wages not increasing proportionally, and how hard it is to get a house, it's taking a serious toll on a lot of people's mental health. But hey, let's just ignore all this collateral damage and pretend the market will magically fix everything.

First of all, congratulations man! You're leaving Stage Orange at a very young age. The second thing I’d tell you is to fully embrace Stage Green, don’t deceive yourself into thinking it’s the weak or sissy stage trying to jump straight to Yellow. There’s a lot of great stuff in Green. As for your career decision, I wouldn’t tell you much what to do, you seem to have things figured out. Keep exploring your interest, especially those you do when no one is watching.

The United States will pay in the long run for all this foolishness.

In the long run humanity will reach paradise on Earth, it's good to remember this so we don't lose hope, and I would even say sanity. But for now, we have to grit our teeth and fight evil in this republic of mud and dirt.

Do they never get bored of doing the same crap all the time?

You sound like an annoying high school teenager. There are genuine right-wing and conservative intellectuals out there.

Well spoken Sir, It’d be awesome if globalism became the next trend instead of all this MAGA backwards nonsense and stage green snowflakes. We need a global power that keeps all the potential tyrannies in check, so they stop fighting their neighbors. Otherwise, we will just keep looking at our neighbors with distrust and spending more budget on military. We need to to convince people that the outdated 20th-century belief that more competition leads to greater efficiency is false. Huge goals will be achieved if we join forces.

I believe that if we reduce government structures to 5 or 6, along with all the military spending that comes with it, and combine that with advances in AI and automation, we could free the majority of the population from working. Only a small, ultra-ambitious group of people, like technicians, programmers, engineers, and those in industries and services that can’t be automated, would continue working. We could have a healthier and more intelligent society, with time to eat well, rest, pursue their passions, read, and enrich culturally. It would something similar to ancient Greece, but without the slavery factor. Our attachment to national identities is an obstacle to progress. It is true that there would be a risk of many cultures dissolving, and this should be avoided, it’s important to preserve the world’s cultural wealth. But in tangible aspects (economy, defense, administration, justice, etc.), we should be unified. It’s in our hands to create a better world. Let me know what you think.

Europe, Africa, America and Asia. That's my list.

Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy isn’t exactly a politics book, but it dives into a crucial time in history and shows how power worked back then, surprisingly, not much has changed.

I was going to answer with a firm NO, it's unethical. However, you've made me think of something. Would you torture a terrorist for a month straight if, in exchange, you could obtain information that would dismantle a terrorist cell that could potentially kill 50 civilians? Torturing for revenge or pleasure not only seems unethical to me, but I also see it as counterproductive. What you're going to achieve is giving ammunition to your opponents by lowering yourself to their level and providing them with more reasons to fight against you.

My intuition tells me that if it has been done for thousands of years, it must work. You may not always get reliable information, but it's better than having nothing.

Putin has a point, and that is that he’s exposing Europe’s weaknesses, and one of them is that it’s hugely atomized, especially in the east. It is an aberration that countries were created just because of small linguistic differences and variations in cooking techniques. Countries should be tools to improve people’s lives, by uniting forces, eliminating barriers and duplicities. Not to hold onto nationalist dreams when many of these nationalisms were created by small elites in the 19th century. I’m not saying we should homogenize cultures, but in the fundamentals we should be united and not have 27 armies. I believe we should merge countries or at least create confederal unions. Having small kingdoms is like going back to the Middle Ages. The countries I’m proposing should be based on fucking clear natural barriers like high mountain ranges, big rivers, narrow sea passages, islands... Nature has created big geographical divisions out there, it's not difficult to identify them. Putin, in his twisted way, is trying to recreate the ancient universalism of the Persian Empire. His methods are cruel and he is a mass murderer, but deep down he has a noble motivation. I’m sure many people would oppose my proposal simply because they wouldn’t see their country on a map anymore, or they wouldn’t be able to cheer for their national football team every 4 years in the Euros. Those are petty concerns getting in the way of creating something better. Let me know what you think, I’d especially like to hear the opinion of my fellow Europeans citizens, but also everyone else of course.

I’ve listened to it in its entirety, and it has shaken some of my convictions. Thank you for sharing, I didn't know this guy and he seems a reliable source.

Leo has lifted many of us out of spiritual misery. I'm glad you made it, the world is a better place. His no-nonsense approach appeals to many of us with a high level of masculinity.

Totally agree. What I propose I know it's not a realistic goal within my lifespan, but I believe we should aim in that direction. Something that is feasible, however, is fostering a greater sense of unity within the EU. An executive power with real capacity to command defense, economy and strategic plans is needed.

You don't necessarily need to create a country to protect a culture. With responsible politicians who respect regional sensitivities it’s possible. I know this well because I live in a country where different identities are preserved.