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re: What are some things you think are stupid about American society?

Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:18 pm to
Posted by Green Chili Tiger
Lurking the Tin Foil Hat Board
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:18 pm to
Advertising and our ability and acceptance of putting it in everything
Posted by 4cubbies
Member since Sep 2008
61407 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:18 pm to
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The two party system.


Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:19 pm to
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Yeah that probably applies to most countries though so I don't think that's something that is uniquely American in nature.


Fine, picky.

I learned recently that in the UK you can buy a suppressor at a sporting goods store. I find it really dumb that I have to submit to anal to get one over here in the land of the free.
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
157368 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:20 pm to
athletic "scholarships"

but NIL will soon kill off CFB as we know it, so no biggie
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
102725 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:22 pm to
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What are some things you think are stupid about American society?


People being so comfortable and wealthy compared to the rest of the world and still finding something to complain and be unhappy about. Being born in modern America is hitting the fricking lottery. Appreciate it and make the most of it, enjoy life.

Also while our consumerism and productivity is good for maintaining a strong economy, we focus and stress way too much on keeping up with the joneses and work ourselves into the grave with stress and poor diet choice. It’s ok to stop work and take time to have a decent meal instead of drive thru at McDonald’s for lunch, or go for a run in the evening or play ball with your kids instead of doing work on the computer.

So many people work to death so they can afford something like a nice boat just to show everyone they have it but to pay for it they might have time to actually use it once a year. It’s not a healthy habit for our society imo
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
102725 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:28 pm to
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Also falls under consumerism but just how wasteful we are. Discarding perfectly good items in the name of trends.


Agree here. Nobody fixes things anymore. My wife is the worst about throwing away stuff without trying to fix it. Most recently the dryer. She wanted a new one, I said wait let me look at it first it might be a simple fix. Took it apart and used a multimeter to check circuits, it was just the switch. 25 dollar part to fix

Also I hate how so many items are designed to be obsolete or break without possibility of repair. I get that it’s done to maximize sales and profit but it’s wasteful of resources imo
Posted by TigerVespamon
Member since Dec 2010
7514 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:29 pm to
1) We trust a stranger’s online review more than our own judgment.

2) Huge trucks used exclusively to commute to an office and haul exactly zero things except penis envy.

3) We invented 40 types of milk.

4) We’ll ignore a check-engine light for six months but panic instantly when Wi-Fi drops for six seconds.

5) Tipping culture math that requires a calculator, a moral compass, and mild anxiety.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
102725 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:31 pm to
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Yeah at some point people have to move on. Same with the natives. As if they weren't at war with each other anyway. They're probably lucky we got to them first and not the Chinese or some other culture that would have destroyed and colonized the area eventually anyway.


I hate that only whites get demonized for slavery, colonialism, etc. but nobody cares about all the races in history who had slaves or conquered lands. Every race in history at some point participated in those things, and as horrible as it may have been it also led to great advancements in civilization because the stronger groups at that time in history took control and found innovative ways that gave them advantages, and then others learned from that.
Posted by FLTech
he/won
Member since Sep 2017
28227 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:48 pm to
Not really... 100% of the shite I talk about is 100% correct.
Posted by TXBQAG02
Member since Nov 2024
158 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:00 pm to
Here’s my list: (in no particular order)

1. Stupid people who vote for their own demise only because Trump said mean things.

2. Weird idolization of celebrities and internet “influencers”.

3a. Immigrants who leave shitty countries to come here, not assimilate, and try to turn our country into the shitty country they just left.

3b. People who defend the previous group.

4. People who support communism/socialism but refuse to actually move to a country that already has it.

5. People who claim to be all about science but can’t even explain what a woman is and thinks that guys can give birth.

6. But probably the dumbest thing is the way teachers and media are allowed to indoctrinate kids with all of the above bullshite. Nobody reports straight facts anymore. There's always an opinion attached somehow.
Posted by Vacherie Saint
Member since Aug 2015
47575 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:01 pm to
The reluctance to embrace bidets.

/thread
Posted by Gator5220
Member since Aug 2010
4974 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:01 pm to
Saggy pants and saggy trucks.
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
157368 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:04 pm to
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I hate that only whites get demonized for slavery, colonialism, etc. but nobody cares about
America was founded by Puritans who did not have the guilt-removal process of the confessional

so guilt trips work on us

especially our women
Posted by HubbaBubba
North of DFW, TX
Member since Oct 2010
51880 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:07 pm to
The constant eating out or ordering online delivery of prepared meals instead of making nutritious meals at home.
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
19261 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:12 pm to
People that pay for TD premium services. I mean the basic is almost as good. No need to brag about the premium
Posted by djmed
Member since Aug 2020
4063 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:17 pm to
People are dumb
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
74183 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:21 pm to
Getting our health insurance through our employers

It makes no sense

Why not just raise pay and have people purchase their insurance on their own?
Posted by TGIFLSU
Member since Jan 2026
191 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:23 pm to
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I could see why you hold that opinion since you consistently fall for it and get called on it.



says the guy who celebrates the mentally ill running over officers while unemployed and cuck nurses wrestling and fighting officers.
Posted by UtahCajun
Member since Jul 2021
5643 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:24 pm to
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What are some things you think are stupid about American society?


Our court jesters (entertainers) are the richest among us and feel the need to preach to us.
Posted by UtahCajun
Member since Jul 2021
5643 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:26 pm to
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Getting our health insurance through our employers

It makes no sense


Makes plenty of sense if you know the history of it. Benefits were used to attract the better workers. Different, more new, benefits are still being used today.
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