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[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 45 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

When I was a conservative piece of shit, in my younger days, I had the most outlandish bumper stickers you can imagine. Probably more outlandish than you can imagine, actually, 99.9% likelihood. There were quite a few. I knew I was being an ass and I loved when it offended people, because I was miserable. Someone was paying attention to me. I was getting a reaction. I existed! Anyway, yeah, it can be as simple as "they get off on ruining your day cuz they're miserable pieces of shit." Speaking from experience.

[–] Lyrl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are feeling less miserable now.

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 23 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks. Take lots of psychedelics, everyone.

[–] treyf711@eviltoast.org 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

People can change. Even if that baby thinks they can’t.

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Even if that baby thinks they can’t.

I worry you're right.

That video is like a weirdly nostalgic confessional of my time in D.C. I was a huge piece of shit. Systematic theology book. Capitol Hill job. Little bitty bow ties. Speakeasies. Pork stuffed potatoes at Dixie Bones. People can change.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Good job being less of a piece of shit and congrats on the happiness. Any advice for helping people out of there?

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Tl;dr version:

Take mushrooms in Amsterdam, say "it's not doing anything" and also take your sister-in-law's portion (turns out everyone is going to bed so you're on your own for this first psilocybin trip, which should make it easier to...)

Cry for five to six hours, finally lose religion and 80-90 pounds (over next 6-12 months), get medicated for ADHD (not currently, but sure helps), continue occasionally microdosing and/or smoking pot until everything finishes clicking.

[–] obviouspornalt@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Now that was a wild ride to read

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

You should've been on the ride! It was indeed something.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Ok so I've got to make like the CIA and put lsd in fhe water supply? Got it. /s obviously

Funny though as me and a friend found religion through acid, though we stayed progressive. I do really wish more people would go trip in pursuit of better understanding of shared humanity

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 5 points 3 weeks ago

they want attention, which is why magat are so desperate for trump to recognize them.

[–] lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

they get off on ruining your day cuz

That's true of everyone, though. Leftists find leftists grating, rigid with their insufferable call-out tactics, fixation on niche issues, clashing priorities, infighting, ease of provocation at obvious bait. We love to troll ourselves & just have a stronger capacity than the right to endure the left.

[–] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

"They turned potoooooooo into a conservative!"

Potoooooooo: "...i got better."