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The only dangerous minority is the rich.
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I disagree.
All, including billionaires, want to ensure the survival of their genes. Wealth is sexually attractive. At no point does more wealth stop being attractive. So everyone wants as much money as they can get. That doesn't mean they're necessarily prepared to do what's required to get it (murder, exploitation, etc.) but they want the money.
I didn't say no difference, I said no difference in kind.
Indeed.
I disagree.
That's ridiculous. If a person defends the extremely wealthy honestly then that isn't betraying what they are, that is what they are.
I’m tired of your ignorance, maybe try reading a book or using critical thinking. Otherwise you’ll just stay a sad, ignorant person sucking billionaire dick and getting nothing in return but bing fucked over.
ROFL
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.
It’s a quote from a book. Like I said maybe you should read some books.
I see you're really an expert at that there critical thinking and never jump to conclusions.
Responds with a gif, want’s critical thinking. Not to mention a gif that could be interpreted several ways. Maybe use words to avoid ambiguity.
LOL I don't want anything from you.
For a critical thinker, dealing with a stimulus that is open to interpretation should be no problem.
Maybe apply critical thinking in your life. Every day. Every moment. Rather than just talking about it.
Why are you still yapping? I stopped caring about what you say so long ago. Its quite pointless continuing.