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[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 97 points 2 years ago (5 children)

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

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 40 points 2 years ago

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

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 23 points 2 years ago

i think you ate the onion on c/theonion lol

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

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

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

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works -1 points 2 years ago

Some people pay good money for a solid debonking.

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

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

only the top 1% of IQs can debunk internet satire

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years 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@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

That's just what they want you to think