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Any girl who would touch him we would think could lick the arse of a diseased hangman.

Catullus (~84BC - ~54BC) The Carmina of Gaius Valerius Catullus. Leonard C. Smithers. London. Smithers. 1894.

It ain't easy being grumpy

The Matthew effect states pretty much the same. It was coined in 1968 by sociologists Robert K. Merton and Harriet Zuckerman. It describes how initial advantages lead to further success, often summarized as "the rich get richer." It is named after a verse from the Gospel of Matthew: "For whosoever hath, to him shall be given" (Matthew 25:29).

This effect has been documented not only in the study of economic inequality, but also in other areas of society:

• Science: Well-known scientists often receive more recognition and credit for their work compared to lesser-known researchers, even if their contributions are similar.

• Education: Students who excel early in reading tend to continue succeeding academically, while those who struggle initially may fall further behind over time.

• Sports: Athletes with early advantages, such physical maturity, often receive better coaching and opportunities, enhancing their skills more than their peers.

• Music and Literature: Popular musicians and authors receive more promotion and sales, while emerging artists struggle for similar exposure.

OMG, UrPartnerInCrime, guess who’s back in town. Chicken Nugget Wizard! Ya know, Hamburglars' cute lil bro 😏🔥 He’s still single, so you should totally vibe with him and see what happens! I can already feel major chemistry! 🍆💖 Let’s get it poppin'! 😂

Exactly, find a partner in crime.

Yea, I mean, he apparently even traveled back in time to try to save cheese for future generations. But I'm afraid that was a futile attempt, because the US citizens have nevertheless set the course that will lead us to the timeline where there is no more cheese.

Merz war von 2016-2020 Aufsichtsratschef von Blackrock Deutschland und bekleidete in seiner Karriere leitende Positionen in diversen wirtschaftsnahen Lobby-Organisationen. Der Mann war schon immer ein wandelnder Interessenkonflikt. [Quelle]

German guy here: What's with the cult of personality around exceedingly unattractive and politically unappealing people? I'm asking for my grandfather.

Yes, unfortunately the UK has always been much more US-oriented than the rest of Europe, especially when it comes to neoliberal sham rationalization measures like this. I assume that the UK's exit from the EU has reinforced this tendency once again.

What I mean is that I am not aware of any other country that privatizes state sovereign rights in the way that the US does: If someone is sentenced to prison for any crime, it is a punishment that the state determines and thus usually carries out. In the US, however, it is possible for a private company to enforce the sentence "on behalf of the state". This is a very US-American procedure which, as far as I know, is not implemented in this way anywhere else. I may be wrong, but where I come from, Europe, this is unthinkable because private companies are not allowed to take on government tasks as important as these - at least not to this extent. Another example is the privatization of the military, as Blackwater, now Academi, and others have been doing for decades in the US (recently also Musk with Starlink). In Europe, this is also a matter for the state and the state alone. Even in Russia under Putin's regime, private armies are officially illegal, although of course they still exist (not officially tho).

Cool. Still, don't get caught three times smoking weed in a state where it's illegal. Otherwise: enjoy the weekend and smoke up.

Don't ask me since I'm from Europe. But even I know that this candidate could not possibly have been Trump.