Planned obsolescence epitomizes capitalism. A prime example is the 1920s Phoebus cartel, where light bulb makers cut lifespans from 2,500 to 1,000 hrs. A practice that today extends to electronics and appliances, driving environmental harm, increasing waste and depleting resources.

I’m not surprised Trump wants to expand the U.S., but I am surprised he knows where Greenland, Canada, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Panama Canal are. What happened? Did someone buy him a globe?

The whole Trump cabinet reminds me of when Bolsonaro wanted to appoint his son as Brazil’s ambassador to the U.S. — Sure, but what international diplomatic experience does he have? — Well, he was an exchange student and briefly worked at McDonald’s in DC. This dude:

I came home from the theater hungry for more and dove into a marathon of Nosferatu—both Murnau’s and Herzog’s —followed by Coppola’s Dracula. I can only hope Eggers continues crafting masterpieces like this for years to come. He has already cemented his place as the preeminent master of dark cinema

That immigrant worker is going to steal your cookie.

Debunking the idea that US capitalism is bad because it is not pure enough.

The irony is how the defense of billionaires cloaks systemic exploitation in the language of freedom. As if the billionaire’s yacht is somehow built on “fair trade” and not on the backs of workers coerced into selling their labor under a system designed to enrich the few at the expense of the many.

So adorable! 😈

…and people wonder why we choose the bear.

This is why I pay for Internet Service

I wouldn’t resort to violence myself, but I honestly don’t care if someone decides to take out some worthless piece of trash. There are children being bombed and starving to death as we speak—not to mention the countless victims of predatory health insurance companies, their CEOs, and lobbyists.

We need a free, public, and universal healthcare system in the US to ensure that everyone has access to medical care. People should have the option to pay for private insurance if they choose, as competition between the public and private sectors will only improve the quality of care and lower costs

Ella Purnell is definitely something special! Her voicework as Jinx in Arcane was incredible—she really nailed that mix of chaos and vulnerability that makes Jinx so unforgettable. And her look is so unique; there’s something about her that just draws you in.

Some guy claiming California is run by ‘soft-on-crime communists’… That though-on-crime rhetoric conveniently excludes the convict they elected to the presidency. Someone who bragged about sexually assaulting women and had to pay $87 million to a woman he rap’d.

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Like my brother did so many times 😞

It’s amusing how every incel on 4chan suddenly transforms into a literary critic the moment something is labeled “too woke,” even when it’s highly praised by actual specialized media.

My Review of True Detective — Night Country Rings of Power, The Boys, True Detective, The Acolyte, Dragon Age Veil Guard… Being review-bombed is actually a badge of honor.

“Capitalism requires inequality and racism enshrines it.” Ruth Wilson Gilmore

The second season went above and beyond my already high expectations. I couldn’t stop watching and ended up bingeing the entire thing in one evening.

Got my 2024 Covid vaccine today. Flu shot was last month.

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Maybe it's the fact that every time I fall, I lose it all But you got me from my head to my feet And I'm ready to dive (right into you) I'm ready to dive (right into you)

Resist!

American politics skews so far to the right that what we call “moderates” would be considered far-right by global standards. The Democratic Party establishment aligns with center-right politics, while even Bernie Sanders would be viewed as center-left in most other countries

I ❤️ how religious people are always eager to impose their morality on others but conveniently ignore what their faith demands of them—like Christians trying to police what happens in other people’s bedrooms while rarely embracing the “hard parts” of scripture, such as giving away their possessions

According to many economic perspectives, capitalism is hailed as the pinnacle of success—after all, it's so great at driving innovation, creating wealth, and dramatically improving living standards for whoever the hell benefits from it. #capitalism

Fernanda Torres is an exceptionally talented actor who truly deserves every accolade. Walter Salles’ I’m Still Here tells the poignant true story of Eunice, whose husband was tragically taken by Brazil’s military dictatorship in 1971, accused of ties to Marxist guerrillas he knew nothing about.

I keep defending Marxism, so someone asked me what do I think of Putin or Communism. I’m not sure you guys are interested, but here are my thoughts:

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