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[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 year ago (14 children)

Define constantly, define afraid.

If you continually maintain readiness for government violation of your rights, no problem. If your heart rate is elevated and you’re sweating in fear, that’s a pretty serious problem.

As Bruce Lee said, “Do not be tense, but ready”.

Yeah the government is a monster and it might come get you. That’s true. But the likelihood it’s coming to get you right now is very low and being in constant fear is no way to live. And the government isn’t the only monster.

[–] riyria 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Buuuuut, if you think your houseplant is an undercover CIA agent or your entire family including your dog has been replaced with hyper realistic govt robots, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If they replaced your family they definitely replaced your psychiatrist too.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

it's not impossible that they even replaced you!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Holy shit I’m delicious

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