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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Yes, absolutely no difference between USA and Russia whatsoever. In fact, I’d move there if I were you. Literally the same thing. Might as well.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Why does the comparison make you angry?

Is it for literary reasons, meaning OP should learn how to use a simile correctly?

Is it for personal reasons, which are only known to you?

Is it for political reasons?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A smile? Was the post supposed to be ironic and I missed it? If so I’m relieved.

I’m not angry, I’m just appalled at the stupidity of even comparing USA and Russia on the basis of rich people having power, as if that’s something of a novelty rather than how societies have been for the past few millennia.

Not saying it’s fair or anything, just that it’s a stupid argument.

Let’s all hate on RuPaul’s drag race! They put so much effort in how they dress, like you know who else? THE NAZIS

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

SIMILE note the first "i". It's a literary device which compares two things. I'm guessing this wasn't what upset you?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

Ah, misread. Sorry, I’m tired.

By all means, do all the similes you want. This one is as stupid as my RuPaul one though, so please don’t be upset if you get called out.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"A tomato isn't a vegetable, it's a fruit. Like apples"

"Yeah dumbass there's no difference between apples and tomatoes. In fact, I'd go ahead and never eat a tomato again. Might as well"

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Oh thanks for schooling me on figures of speech, completely missing the point of my comment.

You know sir, you are a man. Just like Trump, Jeffrey dahmer and Hitler. Just saying, food for thought out there. Being very smart here, don’t get upset at my simile if you can.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

We didn't miss the point of your comment. We thought it was stupid, and his comparison was to highlight why.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

why would anyone get upset that you're bad at language?

despite your sarcastic remark, your attempt once again shows you don't understand how these figures of speech work. your simile doesn't work the same way because Russia is a good example of an oligarchy, and apple is a goos example of a fruit. but mangolini, dahmer and hitler aren't good examples of men.

so a better example would be more like *donnie is a fascist, like hitler". hitler is a proper example for a fascist, but the sentence still doesn't mean he's literally the same as hitler with no differences whatsoever.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago

the sentence still doesn’t mean he’s literally the same as hitler

For one, Trump doesn't like dogs. For another, Hitler never had access to a nuclear arsenal.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"like" does not mean "identical to"

we have serious issues in the us, ones we need to address. it's about to get way harder than it's ever been to do that

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

Oh yes, 100% with you in that.

We can talk about this stuff without dragging in Russia. “We are not that different” is one of their propaganda pillars, let’s not do them any favours.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

If I'm not a fan of america and america is the same as russia why would I moved to russia. Also, it's plain to see that russia is in a war right now with its neighbor. Even if I were to accept they are equivalent one is actively sending conscripts to the battle field.

It's OK, I know what you were trying to do and it's still no appreciated so don't respond.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

FML I thought bots used ChatGPT nowadays

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

Drop in Ruble prices made the credits too expensive, don't worry we're starting up a gold farming scheme in runescape and should get the propoganda back to its usual quality in no time.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nobody mentioned Russia until you did.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

So it is. I didn't notice that.