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In reply to the discussion: I Know It's Early, but... [View all]Silent3
(15,909 posts)24. My point was that the quote can certainly be abused that way
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As for what Nietzsche really meant... well, I never got that deeply into Nietzsche, and it's been a long time, but he did seem to go off the deep end about there not being any bottom to questioning all conclusions and all authority, without offering any practical way to get to reasonable, provisional truths, making it (if I recall correctly) more about deciding what is and is not true as a matter of force of will.
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Your concern is amazing...practically every post...don't you feel good about anything?
Demsrule86
May 2024
#59
Ever since the Dobbs decision, Democrats have been outperforming the polls
DemocraticPatriot
May 2024
#15
A new factor is Palestine and Israel. I think lots of young people will be staying home.
mucifer
May 2024
#72
"There are no facts. Only interpretations." That's a good quote for flat earthers...
Silent3
May 2024
#14
Let me put it this way. The incumbent party almost loses seats in a midterm. Kind of common knowledge.
shrike3
May 2024
#37
Maybe the people celebrating did not remember the House is controlled by whoever has a one vote margin.
former9thward
May 2024
#39
And the posters forgets...the majority in the House was very close...it was days before we knew the outcome.
Demsrule86
May 2024
#47
Yes, very much so. I remember everyone agreeing the outcome was far more positive than expected.
shrike3
May 2024
#68
Did it now? Oh, I though we actaully got Ukraine funding among other things.
Demsrule86
May 2024
#50
Well than you should be ecstatic as we are winning the contribution war hands down..
Demsrule86
May 2024
#49
So is Trump...he keeps telling us what he will do When he loses and can't raise money for shit...
Demsrule86
May 2024
#56
Likewise, but I'm more concerned about how the Republicans will respond to Biden's re-election
0rganism
May 2024
#11
They didn't help him last time...this would end their power as well if a dictator is installed so I doubt it happens.
Demsrule86
May 2024
#58
"The administration and Democrats have to up their game ... big time." What's this mean? What are they doing/not doing
betsuni
May 2024
#25
The infamous "but" about to negate the preceding phrase. It really, really is too early.
elocs
May 2024
#30
A lot can happen. I'm not resting until votes have been counted. trump is just as likely to falter as Biden, even
Silent Type
May 2024
#63
I know it's taboo to say here but I'm not liking the way this looks, at all.
BlueTsunami2018
May 2024
#65