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Murdered by Words

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Responses that completely destroy the original argument in a way that leaves little to no room for reply - a targeted, well-placed response to another person, organization, or group of people.

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[–] tswerts@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (17 children)

Living in Belgium, I'm happy with the social security that's available here and the chances for a good education, etc. But I'm confused as to why this all isn't available for everyone in the USA. The USA is a world leader in so many domains so I would assume that this would benefit its inhabitants first.

[–] Malfeasant@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

Our limitless freedom belongs to the corporations, not the people.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

The US has a gigantic health insurance industry worth trillions, employs over 4 million people, and manages ~25% of the US economy.

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[–] nl4real@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Song reference into political argument combo? Certified Reddit Moment.

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[–] pastaPersona@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

lmao id rather go to the moon without a spacesuit than pay 5000$ for a 30-minute ambulance ride

[–] TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

/SlightlyGrazedByWords

[–] grayman@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Last time I checked you could still get prison time in the UK for posting rap lyrics on social media.

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] echodot@feddit.uk 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

So paint last time you checked you mean you never checked, and you're talking utter gibberish.

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Surprisingly turns out to be true, though it was a fine and not prison. See the link somebody else posted

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[–] Chr0nos1@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No prison time, but a fine, and community order (I'm unsure what community order is) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-43816921

Either way, it's a shitty response by the UK government.

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