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[–] opus86@lemmy.today 35 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I have no idea how this narrative that it's the immigrants that are the problem, so we throw them all out, is working on people. I don't know how the idea of putting them in off-shore prisons without trials is working with people. The entire idea is costly and completely fucked. That karma is coming back on all of us.

[–] breecher@sh.itjust.works 32 points 1 month ago

Racism. You know the thing that the US was founded on.

[–] IndiBrony@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Is true throughout history. Hard times? Blame the immigrants!

[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 5 points 1 month ago

Our death and misery machine was working just fine! Until, you people showed up.

Creating in groups and outgroups.

why fix real problems you are profiting from if you can blame an innocent powerless minority.

worst that'll happen is you eradicate them, but then you just gotta point the blame to the next minority.

[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

The only thought process I have seen is that “The rules are that you have to follow the process. You can’t just come here for economic opportunity without getting permission. Every country works this way.”

There’s no thought process behind what actual harm is caused. It’s a mental centering on Rules. They refuse to dive behind why they respect those rules, and why they’re okay ignoring those rules for Europeans, because the answer is just Racism.

Yet these same people expect to be let off with a warning when stopped for speeding. Rules for me, not for thee.

[–] J92@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh man, how good would it have been if Lex Luthor was the one claiming he was fighting for truth, justice and the American way in the latest film.

(Apologies if he does, I've not seen it yet, just the outraged responses.)

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Been a while since I've seen any Superman, but I'm pretty sure a major part of Lex Luthor's character is he's selfish, but he also thinks he's helping humanity by trying to get rid of Superman.

[–] Soulg@ani.social 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yep he's an asshole but the entire point of what he does is that Superman can just turn bad at any moment and humanity will immediately lose so he is trying to take him out before that happens.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

His fellow billionaire Bruce Wayne has multiple contingency plans for just such an occasion. Imagine if Lex found that out and managed to get into Batman's files.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

some versions have him as extremely intelligent but completely selfish.

others (sometimes) have him as extremely intelligent and selfless, and her considers superman a threat.

[–] eva_sieve@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

All Star Superman has a quite succinct rebuttal to Lex Luthor as a character:

"I could have made everyone see! I could have saved the world if it wasn't for you!"

"You could have saved the world years ago if it mattered to you, Luthor."

(I think the book is the superior version, but I do love that the movie adds a sincere "you're right" from Lex in this scene).

movie spoiler ish, not even a minor one

It would have fit perfectly with his character in the movie, and it would be amazing if he said that, but he's didn't.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Cartoon villains keep getting more and more ~~un~~realistic.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

I've seen One Piece villians less sadistic than this administration.

[–] 6nk06@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 month ago

It would have been more realistic to name him Jeff Luthor.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Finally, a non-woke version of Superman!

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

non woke superman

See, he's sleepy

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think that's Bruce Wayne in the bed.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

That would make more sense, unless Clark Kent is somehow kissing himself.

[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You know what's woke? coffee.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

MAGA Superman (and others):

[–] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But Lex Luthor was supposed to be brilliant.

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

The concept of Luthor is smart. He didn't always have smart writers.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We need a Batman with prep time to take down ~~Musk~~Luthor

this batman counts?

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So. I just learned Musk is bald.

[–] spittingimage@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Pre- hair plugs:

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

Dude, spoilers.