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77 pointsgregimba2y ago7 comments

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In addition to being funny as hell, I actually kind of like the Liturgy idea, but it's an uncomfortable middle ground between private enterprise and taxation. I want to like it more than I do.

raylad2y ago

This is unadulterated comedic genius.

grotorea2y ago

> I would support reverse primogeniture-based inheritance - ie the youngest son takes the throne - just so we can have a “King Barron”.

I think that's called ultimogeniture, or at least that's what Crusader Kings told me.

extraduder_ire2y ago

I'm a big fan of the statue of liberty idea. I'm surprised nobody making copper statues puts either a lacquer on them, or some sort of sacrificial anode. (if that's even possible for copper)

I assume the green look is preferable.

vintagedave2y ago

When roofs are restored with copper they are incredibly, uncomfortably bright in sunlight. Much worse than reflective windows. The dimming as they corrode is a welcome relief if you live or walk nearby.

I do like the idea of a glowing Statue of Liberty though.

HocusLocus2y ago

Sorry I'll have to sit this one out. I used to like deep political satire but so many bad ideas are masquerading as good ideas these days, the funny is just not funny anymore. I have kids now.

For example, I used to love the movie Brazil, until it started to resemble the European Union.

JackMorgan2y ago

Making Trump a constitutional monarch makes a little too much sense

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