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Putin does have some narcissistic traits. Shirtless photos are one example. But, everyone has mixed motives. He clearly needs to maintain a certain appearance in the public eye, lacks empathy, has a sense of entitlement. He's also super paranoid because he fucks people over all the time and knows people want him dead. He's also driven by existential fears. He wants to be remembered as someone who made Russia great again. Lol. Meaning is at the core of ego, and it is very apparent in Putin. Like everyone else, he's a complex, multi-faceted dude. Unlike most people though, he doesn't value human life. I think it's hard to diagnose someone in power as a narcissist because the job requires traits that we would consider narcissistic. Trump is easy to diagnose simply because of his excessive need for admiration. I don't see that quality as strongly as with Putin. There is, however, something called "hubris syndrome" which is a disorder that one develops when they take on a position of power. It's an interesting one, take a look. Regardless, I'm not a fan of labels because we tend to assign them to a cluster of symptoms. These symptoms can overlap and have many different causes. Labels often don't point to anything that's actually real.

I am not an expert on China, but I know enough about them and am impressed by how they built themselves up to the nation they are now. I know they have their own problems, corruption, racism, etc. If we weren't so corrupt in the US, we should take note on how China does things to build our country back up. I agree. Sadly, I think what's happening now is necessary. I just hope that I'll get to see some change in my lifetime. It is very difficult to uproot a authoritarianism once it's taken hold.

220 is a LOT for a first timer.

This was a fear mongering campaign that distracted people from real issues. Stop taking the bait.

In the US, that's what the constitution was supposed to do. However, democracy is fragile, and corruption is rampant and sneaky. You already named a few factors that made Trump's election possible, but I think the biggest problems we need to address and weed out corruption is: Forbid corporate money in politics Donor transparency in elections (foreign influence) Poorly educated citizens Disinformation and fear mongering Voter suppression Lack of term limits in congress and the judiciary system Lack of background checks and ongoing monitoring of public servants Insider trading Tolerance for racism and sexism No separation of church and state In the US what we need is to revise the constitution and weed out corruption. We can't do a damn thing until this happens. Trump is not the problem. It's the system. This was a well-planned and executed strategy that's played out for many years. Russia played a huge role in Trump's win in both his first and second terms. We are talking about a multi-national conspiracy that was investigated but no-one was held accountable. How in the fuck do we fix that? We knew it happened, but nothing came of it. Then we had the Jan 6 coup attempt. Nada. No accountability, once again.

I'm tired. I'll look into it tomororw

I've been thinking about this for a while now. I believe in democratic processes and values. DEMOCRACY IS GREAT! As long as people are somewhat aligned in values. You can't have 50% of the people believing one thing and the other 50% disagreeing. That's not going to result in anything but conflict and chaos. We need to stop thinking of things in terms of democrats, republicans, capitalism, socialism, etc. We need to start thinking about how we keep corruption out of politics. PERIOD. Start there, root it out, and find a way to keep it the fuck out. If corruption is in place, political affiliation or ideology means nothing. Once we can get corruption out of the white house we can start to think about how to address important issues that help the majority of the american people.

Democracy sounds good on paper until the person elected does not share the same values as you do. The problem is, that people have certain values because of indoctrination and lack of life experience. I theorize that democracy will only work under certain conditions: Educated voters, honest politics, and a commitment to equality. Stupid people are incapable of holding a democracy together.

It's not about being skewed toward authoritarianism. It's about wanting someone in charge that shares the same views as they do and fuck everyone else. But, it's also fear mongering, disinformation, etc. People are being manipulated into believing that the person they are electing actually cares for them, and will follow through with promises. Nope, see above comment.

That's unfortunate Every fact revealed in Hiding in Plan Sight and in They Knew. Vague, I know, I just don't have time to respond. Red flag. LMs are cool, but we do know that some, if not all, LLMs are have biases built into them. Some moreso than other. My prediction is that LLMs, if not already, will be part of the propaganda machine. Ever wondering why Elon wants to own GhatGPT?

You're just trying to win an argument without actually acknowledging the difference between what I'm saying and you're saying. If the OP knew about O2, chlorine, and UV sensitivity then you and I would be saying the same thing. But, we both know that ain't the truth.

@Leo Gura No, you said they don't expire. What I'm saying is that they lose potency when exposed to O2, Chlorine, and UV light.

Use bottled water. Chlorine is not good for LSD. Google it. I know of microdosers that do the thing you are talking about. Dissolve the crystal on the blotter in the bottle, then pour in ice cube trays and freeze for equal doses. Just keep away from roommates.

Wrong, LSD-25 is not a stable molecule. It is especially sensitive to UV light and O2. Blotters are known to maintain potency the longest (more so than liquid). Buy blotter, store in a dark mylar bag, and put a deoxidizer in the same bag as the LSD. it will last for years. If you have liquid, make sure it gets zero exposure to chlorine. Even small amounts can affect it. Also, make sure the seal is tight. The last thing you want is for the alcohol to evaporate and for your dose to be more potent than you expected. This does happen. I just did some LSD that was stored in a mylar bag for three years, I could not tell a loss in potency.

Don't go over 100ug for your first trip. It'll be plenty. Once you get bored, go up to 150, then 200, etc. I have been doing LSD for a long time, 250ug my ideal dose. 300ug can get hairy for me sometimes.

@LordFall I've asked this question myself, who should I trust on this matter? It's clear to me that there a few different threads. I will also say who my trusted sources are: 1. Project 2025 - I don't have a single source, but have read some of the highlights of the plan and it is clear that this is taking place as we speak. 2. A fascist regime change - Sarah Kendzior, Heather Cox Richardson, Timothy Snyder, Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Journalists and historians who specialize in authoritarian regimes. 3. Trump's special relationship with Russia - Sarah Kendzior 4. The Network state - The gaslit nation podcast , the architect of the network state Balaji Srinivasan, and other sources. They are not even trying to hide this shit. It is not a secret, even that being the intention of a Greenland takeover. As for your source, he/she remains anonymous. ALTHOUGH, i have no idea what their credentials are but I have read at least 8-110 of their articles. He has similar predictions to mine, but it is Apr 20 already, and Trump has not declared martial law yet. I have to take what this guy says with a grain of salt. I trust sources who make accurate predictions about this shit. SK for one has been writing and warning about a fascist takeover for years. I find her very trustworthy.

I was just to create a post of this. First, I started pickup in 2009. I trained mostly with the RSD and some of his assistants. The best style of game is the one that allows your personality to shine and to act authentically, all while attracting and connecting with a woman. I am very introverted I started with a very try-hard style of game which was very successful at the one year mark. There are certain concepts that hold true for attraction. I gradually started removing parts of my game just as an experiement to see what was important and what wasn't. Keep in mind, it's all situational, there are sooooo many variables. First, I practice with the RSD crew for two years back in the day. 1. Sit and stand tall. Posture conveys a lot about you. Do not slump. 2. Eye contact. Don't be looking like you're afraid of her 3. Speak loudly and definitively. 4. Don't be creepy, don't be needy. Make sure she has what you want, don't try to be what you think she wants. 5. If you like her, tell her. Do not hide your attraction from her. 6. If you want to kiss her, don't ask, just do it. This will spike attraction, even if she pulls back. Stay calm. You can try again once she warms up. 7. Don't try to hard. Don't try to be funny. Be calm. With each approach or date push yourself a little more out of your comfort zone. 8. Don't try to bond with her too early. The age-old advice to attract, connect, and seduce is a solid strategy (enough). 9. Act out of how you feel and speak what's on your mind. Don't lie to hear about your thoughts, feelings, and actions by telling her what you think she has to feel. All of this is klunky at first. But over time girls will not be able to keep their hands off of you. I could go on and on, expanding on each point, but this should be enough to get you results asap. Lastly, this assumes you are on a one-on-one date. Meeting people in a social setting is a bit of a different beast, but once you have her alone, all of the above applies.

Interesting read. I've been voicing these fears for a while. But, who the fuck is this anonymous blogger? Sources matter, read and post trustworthy articles.

I used to be an RSD fanboy in the 2010. He has not changed at all. That said, they have a stick style of game and if one wants to get laid they are very effective. But as you mature, you realize that manipulating women is not a meaningful way to live. Some day you will die. Is that what you want on your tombstone: "He spent is whole life trying to get women to like him" There are ways to scale back the unethical, manipulative tactics. But you have to ask yourself, do you want to spend all of your free time for the next 1-2 years just to learn to get better with women? For guys that suck with women, this is a long and tedious journey. And these are skills that require maintenance. If you don't keep practicing you lose these skills very quickly and make the same mistakes you did when you started (but you correct yourself more quickly).

I should probably add that there are situations where understanding attraction is very important. There are exceptions, but a woman decides if she is interested in the first few minutes of seeing you interact her as well as with and other people. If you are in a room with one woman and 10 dudes, you need to stand out. And you're going to need to run some game. Women are attracted based on biological factors: Is he strong, is he funny, is he assertive, how does he interact with other people. She's screening for someone with a strong chance of survival. These are all indicators. Women also like love and fun just like the rest of us do. That factors in, but attraction comes first in the early stages and most of the time you have a brief window before she makes a decision. But, like with all things, there are exceptions. Online dating is one example where your shit needs to be on point. Girls get messages and likes from 100s of dudes. Your profile text, pics, and messages have to be well above average. There are also very entitled women who just want to be entertained all the time. I stay away from them as they are too young to really know themselves and I just have no interest in them.

I moved away from the RSD crew over 14 years ago. There is truth in what Owen is saying, but you have to understand his motives and where he's at in his own growth process. His tactics are based on manipulation, lack authenticity, and do not come from a place of self-love. If you have to try hard to get someone to like you, then you are not loving yourself (this is a complex topic). Also, not every girl or guy is going to like you. So stop trying to impress them all. As you grow, you will gravitate towards kind, loving people with similar values and some shared interests. A lot of what he is talking about is a side effect of growth. Not a way to behave to get and keep someone. Act with integrity and stop trying so hard. Figure out what you want, do it, be direct and honest, face your fears, take care of your health, and act with integrity; and that will set you leagues apart from others. A solid partner is going to know what your flaws and weaknesses are. That one will encourage you to keep growing moving forward in the face of adversity.

I'm not sure if this is going to be true for all, but for me it was necessary to be around greens all the time before I came to truly understand them. Or, at the very least, not be repulsed by them. I still don't use pronouns, but I am considering it just because I have some trans friends now and want them to feel supported. At this point, I am tired of hearing the term "woke". I feel blessed because I live in Portland and I think many are going to miss on some good shit out by living in centrist communities. Go to a green school, join green communities, join a sangha, stay at a monastery, make friends with trans people, etc. I think that's what many on this forum are going to need. We don't change in isolation or by dwelling in echo chambers. It takes humility to learn from people around you.

100% I used to be one of them, by the way, until I moved to Portland and met true green folk that actually knew how to think, many of whom I have come to admire. I still feel that I'm filling into my green shoes. I'll never believe in the woo woo spiritual bullshit that green believes, but I am biased socially and politically, and could care less about yellow. Right now, I think that orange needs to be held accountable for the mess we are in and I think that some need to pay with their lives. This kumbaya mentality towards all members of society can piss off. We need greens with bazookas and AKs. That said, there are also people who know nothing about integral theory or development psychology, that think they hold an enlightened perspective because they see things from multiple perspectives. They claim to be progressive, but demonize woke culture 24/7 as is if it were their job. The enlightened centrist.

Are you saying that free health care is a good idea?

I'd have to think this through some more, but I don't think we necessarily need a conscious society for democracy to work. What we do know, is that the US constitution needs a major fucking facelift to protect against the bullshit we see now. Private and corporate donors, for one, need to be eliminated from eligibility. We need term limits for senators and judges. A major fucking vetting process for workers in all branches of government. This is more complex, but the two party system that we currently have is totally fucking BS. They demonize each other and split the country in half. So depending on who's elected, 50% of the country thinks they aren't being represented. Granted, a lot of this has to do with lack of intelligence on the peoples' parts. Our education system fucking sucks. People have no idea who they are voting for. Many don't understand policy so they vote based on personality or charisma or bullshit like "They're going to take your guns" / "Trans in womens' bathrooms" etc. Anyways, there's a lot that can be done. Just because what we have now did not work, does not mean that democracy doesn't. We have a lot of work to do. Corruption has to be weeded out and we need to find a way to keep it so.