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[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 100 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I don't have to chop, stew, dismember, or sell a $5 bill. False equivalency argument.

[–] Agent641 42 points 1 year ago

I know right? Picking up a lost $5 doesnt carry any of those rewarding tasks.

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 24 points 1 year ago

i think you ate the onion on c/theonion lol

[–] somtwo 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yes, I can read. And see where it's posted.

Doesn't mean I can't debunk a theoretical argument.

[–] Godric 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago

Some people pay good money for a solid debonking.

Or a handful of dead squirrels, I'm sure.

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

only the top 1% of IQs can debunk internet satire

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago

Aw crap, I'm not an IQ I'm an ENFJ. ;(

[–] Blue_Morpho 14 points 1 year ago

It's fine. He never said it. He has said he thinks its ridiculous that he gets so much money for doing nothing compared to school teachers while paying less taxes.

[–] chuckleslord 10 points 1 year ago

That's just what they want you to think