True spicy unpopular opinions. There’s just something about them that always gets people riled up and they always feel that they’ve got to attack it because they’re emotionally charged.

And no I’m not talking about unpopular opinions made for edgy purposes like “DEM *****S SHOULD BE BACK IN PLANTATION!” shit. I’m talking more thought out, articulative kinds and opinions that just come out of someone’s belief against the major tide of the hivemind.

I’ve spoken of opinions on Reddit, on here, on Facebook and a couple of other platforms. Everytime it’s the same thing, people are attacking it and unable to engage in a discussion. They always assume I’m just here to listen to myself talk and just looking for people to only agree with me.

I don’t give a fuck whether or not you agree with me. Opinions aren’t facts or anything. But I don’t have the patience for emotionally-charged people that’s going to come on in and just throw down for no reason.

So I think nobody is ready to handle these kinds of thoughts.

  • haui@lemmy.giftedmc.com
    17·
    2 months ago

    Only a small fraction of the worlds population actually needs to work so everyone can live free and without being hungry.

    The electrician, the carpenter, the plumber, etc. should be the wealthiest humans, not the banker and CEO.

  • 211@sopuli.xyz
    62·
    2 months ago

    The opinion that no matter the healthcare system, drawing the line on what gets and what doesn’t get covered is necessary. “Money per year of quality-adjusted life” is a good enough metric to have these discussions among the general public. How much more taxes/insurance fees are you willing to pay, or how much are you willing to cut from other important things such as education, for better healthcare when every addition is met with diminishing returns, is a discussion that should be had. “Just cut from <my pet peeve>” is a cowardly way to avoid the discussion.

  • iii@mander.xyzEnglish
    311·
    2 months ago

    I don’t care if there are people who’s estimates net worth is in the billions. They’re free to play their games. It does not make me richer nor poorer.

        • haui@lemmy.giftedmc.com
          92·
          2 months ago

          Its insanely easy to explain.

          Warren buffet owns a lot of the stuff you use. Without him, you would pay considerably less for what you‘re doing.

          You can exchange this with everything you buy, rent, sell, etc. these leeches own everything over some subsidiary.

          Also, since everyone else would also earn a lot more, you‘d live in a less violent neighborhood since reduced stress astonishingly drives down crime, etc.

          The big lie is that scarcity is real. It hasnt been for 30+ years.

          • iii@mander.xyzEnglish
            11·
            2 months ago

            Warren buffet owns a lot of the stuff you use. Without him, you would pay considerably less for what you‘re doing.

            That’s quite a leap! An apple device would be cheaper if apple’s ownership was more diluted to the point Warren Buffet is no longer a billionair?

            The rest of your argument seems to be build on this false premise.

            • haui@lemmy.giftedmc.com
              1·
              2 months ago

              I dont have time to go in turns with you. I suggest you read books.

              The stock market is a study topic and not something to discuss in a social media thread. In short, yes. If apple makes 100b$ profit (which is bad as well and makes you poorer) you want that profit shared among as many people as possible, not one person. The effect of billionaires is the same as of any power centralization. The more power you have the easier you can grow it since you can make markets bend to your will (e.g. lobbying).