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[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)
  1. 11% more women voted than men, if they all voted democrat, they would have won easily.

You could argue that a proportion of these women are brainwashed or whatever else but the simple fact of the matter is that not enough of them felt engaged with democratic policies.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I'd suggest that he's at least average intelligence.

I think people are struggling to accept that I can dislike someone, or disagree with their choices without thinking they're stupid.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I agree that it could just be a poor choice of words and it could just be an insult, if you think he's evil, a cunt or whatever else say that instead though.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world -3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm getting tired of the comments that imply not stupid = smart.

I understand that intelligence is on a scale and that is not a black and white issue. I also understand that wealth ≠ intelligence, however in this case I do believe that he has at least average intelligence.

This is the last "Elon Musk is not a genius" type comment that I'm replying too, I've said all I have to say on the matter.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago

I think a lot of people hate Musk (understandably) so they call him stupid to make themselves feel better with disregard to the meaning of the word.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world -4 points 3 days ago

If you're referring to Twitter, I've already stated that I think he intentionally wanted to derail it.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago

I agree. Most of the replies here imply that I must think he's a genius, as if people can only either be stupid or a genius.

I do not think he's a genius, I do think that he knows what he's doing.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world -2 points 3 days ago

I've already said elsewhere in the thread that I'm not claiming that he's some sort of 200 level IQ genius. I'm saying he's not stupid.

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world -3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Once again this is an opinion and you're fully entitled to that. But I think what you really mean is "I think he's stupid for what he's trying to be".

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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by 13esq@lemmy.world to c/unpopularopinion@lemmy.world
 

I understand why he is unpopular with many people and to be frank I have quite the distaste for all billionaires, but he is not stupid which is something that is often claimed.

No-one becomes a multi-billionaire due to a lack of intelligence or common sense.

Musk knows exactly what he is doing, he didn't buy Twitter to make a quick buck, he bought it derail it and he's done that quite thoroughly. $35bn to Musk is pocket change.

I mean I get it, if I was a big Twitter user and a new CEO made it something that I now hated, I'd think the bloke was an idiot, but that is actually just a difference of opinion and has nothing to do with intelligence.

In short, whilst Musk is clearly very unpopular with some people and I can understand why, the man clearly is not an idiot. Some people really don't like it when you tell them that.

Edit: 14 downvotes in 30 minutes lol, I can't say I wasn't expecting this but judging by the replies so far, I think it just proves that it's an unpopular opinion!

 

Watching this video (probably 15 years ago) was the moment I realised I was left wing.

 

Hi All,

I accidentally ordered a double of this album, I'll send it to to one of you guys free of charge if you're willing to DM me your address (only willing to post to UK addresses).

First come first serve!

 

Hi,

I already have a good tool kit, drill, needle files etc, so I'm mainly looking for a kit that doesn't needlessly double up on tools that I already have but I'm here for your advice so I'll look at anything you recommend.

Ideally the kit would have enough bits and pieces that I could store it and keep it for future punctures also, but I could just order a multiple of single use kits if that is what you'd recommend.

Please let me know! Thanks.

 

Hi all,

I've recently adopted an 8 year old ginger tom from the rescue centre. We don't know much of his history except for that his old owner passed away and no one else in the family was willing to take him.

We've have had him about 8 weeks and he does have some strange behaviour issues like being a little bit scratchy and bitey, but this mostly seems to be misdirected play and he has been improving whilst we try to be understanding and accommodating. Apart from that he's a lovely cat. He's quite clingy and always wants to know what you're up to!

Anyways, on to the question. Every know and then, when he is relaxing, not even asleep sometimes. He will launch him self out of his skin! It's obviously a fear reaction but I have no idea what sets him off. He recovers from this almost immediately and usually just starts relaxing again.

I wondered if anyone had any experience or advice of a cat that does this? I've had cats my whole life but I have never seen one do this before.

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