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misanthrope

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29. What makes it "perfect Americana" is how illusory it was at its core

Reply to Amishman (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 19, 2024, 02:34 PM

Jul 19

Not to say he wasn't shot at, but he knew his injury was minimal, he was well protected and he heard chatter that the threat was neutralized. There was little to no actual bravery on his part, but there was his base instinct to go for the grift in the moment.

So while actual working class citizens were severely injured and dead, the rich con man who has never known sacrifice and enjoys all the benefits turned the attention on himself to look like the "badass." So, yeah, I guess that is "perfect Americana."

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Fuck Zuck: Facebook founder says Trump's fist pump after shooting 'one of the most badass things I've ever seen' [View all] Celerity Jul 19 OP

Oh yeah, "badass." Straw Man Jul 19 #1

Now make yourself useful Sucker burger and go sell his medical info. GreenWave Jul 19 #2

You know what's badass? A dad who does diapers. Just saying! GPV Jul 19 #3

We just don't know how many venereal diseases were Arne Jul 19 #4

Be honest, it was a hell of a dramatic moment Amishman Jul 19 #5

What makes it "perfect Americana" is how illusory it was at its core misanthrope Jul 19 #29

True Americana is about snake oil sailesmen and carnival barkers DBoon Jul 19 #34

I Expect He Has Led A Sheltered Life, Ma'am The Magistrate Jul 19 #6

Well, since few people under 30 bother with Farcebook any more Warpy Jul 19 #7

Said someone who never served in the Army. surfered Jul 19 #8

It seemed scripted to me BoRaGard Jul 19 #9

That's really disturbing! tavernier Jul 19 #10

Man, these rich people are sheep travelingthrulife Jul 19 #11

He ought to get out more. Solly Mack Jul 19 #12

What a sheltered life he's led! Maeve Jul 19 #13

Hey........ META............ turbinetree Jul 19 #14

Actually his first reaction immediately after getting shot Mr.Bill Jul 19 #15

Yep and Trump lied about that, too misanthrope Jul 19 #32

Doesn't know SHIT about the real world NoSheep Jul 19 #16

It's calculated. He's expecting a trump win and preparing accordingly tman Jul 19 #17

Dumbass. n/t Harker Jul 19 #18

F**kerberg wouldn't know drmeow Jul 19 #19

And posted right here with video. Kingofalldems Jul 19 #20

Fucking snotnosed punk HAB911 Jul 19 #21

Only a week and some days ago Trump had threatened his ass B.See Jul 19 #22

There was certainly a lot of "bad" and a tremendous amount of "ass" on that stage. NoveltySocks Jul 19 #23

Despite being a billionaire with the ability to experience BigDemVoter Jul 19 #24

Zuckerberg's opinion on bad assery is about as useful as a parrot's... ExciteBike66 Jul 19 #25

That's what THIEL told him to say. Kid Berwyn Jul 19 #26

So much scum moondust Jul 19 #27

Consider the source. yardwork Jul 19 #28

Oh, the Facebook guy? hatrack Jul 19 #30

Go to hell you thieving little weasel. we can do it Jul 19 #31

Bro culture going to destroy America Johonny Jul 19 #33

Oh kindly fuck right off, Zuck. Initech Jul 19 #35

"Shot in the face?" budkin Jul 19 #36