maybe I will reup my piece on Fridersdorf's advanced case of chattering class solidarity. https://www.patreon.com/posts/chattering-class-17514041 …https://twitter.com/rev_avocado/status/1298833319619178496 …
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change is hard and maybe this won't work but if you care show some solidarity you ineffectual putz.
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the infuriating thing is his pretense that he gives a shit and is just asking questions about how best to proceed. Like, this is a peaceful work stoppage in a non-essential but high profile industry. what exactly is the downside? what is the cost of solidarity here?
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he couldn't say more clearly that people should never do anything. no one should ever take even the smallest step to try to cause change. write punditry. maybe vote for your betters. that's all your allowed to do.
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in sum, the first rule for being a good pundit is to realize that pundits are not the ones who change the world. don't get too high on your own supply or you turn into Friedersdorf, which is a repulsive development.
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Right because as well all know, Billionaires have zero power over local politics
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Yes no NBA team has ever had an entire stadium funded by tax payers or been courted by multiple cities with sweetheart deals.
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If there’s one thing the owners of major league sports franchises never exert influence over, it’s MUNICIPAL FUCKING GOVERNMENT.
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