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Apr 23ยทedited Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

It seems to me the key difference here between the Self-Immolator and the Spree Shooter is the self-hatred turned outwards mentioned in the Peterson quote. The Self-Immolator is a suicidal narcissist sans the murderous intent, unlike his counter-part the Spree Shooter.

If the body count matters for the Spree Shooter then by encouraging the use of fire in place of bullets, might we be instead fomenting deadly arson and its attendant property destruction?

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Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

I hope Congress jumps on the self-immolation bandwagon.

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This may be one of the most radically utilitarian posts Iโ€™ve ever read. Interesting.

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Apr 24Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

I can finally start wearing my โ€œMake self-immolation great againโ€ hat.

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Apr 24Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

> "Elections are kayfabe. Harvard is an organized crime front. The Simpsons are a psyop. The media is evil and a source of moral decay."

I mean, he's not got *everything* wrong...

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Apr 24Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

You're a clever little shit! I think your scheme might have a net positive effect on the sociopath front but we'll need more research on the global warming impact.๐Ÿ˜

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Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

Sort of reminds me of the George Carlin bit, โ€œset yourself on fire! I want to see some smoke to match the fire in your belly.โ€

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Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

"The beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!"

"This is the third time this week!"

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Apr 24Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

โ€œโ€ฆand if you survive it you live the rest of your life looking like Deadpool had a baby with Freddie Kruger and He Jiankui used CRISPR to splice the fetus with a naked mole rat.โ€ โ€œbuy the author a hard copyโ€ ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Apr 23ยทedited Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery

I don't know why his substack handle is M. Crosby, but Maxx Crosby is a very famous professional athlete, and I don't think this Max Azzarello is related to him.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Crosby

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You got me thinking, but No. Just, No. Armed teachers in particular and Good Guys with Guns in general would be a better antidote than anyone burning alive. Sorry; close, but No Sale.

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