• turboSnail@piefed.europe.pub
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      22 hours ago

      The word “rat” has such negative connotations. They are actually intelligent, curious and resourceful little critters.

      Incidentally, the same thing happened with Russia. When Putin started tightening his grip around the throat of his people, many people decided to go. Among them, were many smart and educated people who could find a job elsewhere.

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        19 hours ago

        Absolutely. So the financially able and smart leave a sinking ship. Rats.

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          13 hours ago

          We should really come up with better allegory for that. More like owls flying away from a falling tree. Would cause less controversy.

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      2 days ago

      More like passengers recognizing there’s another ship that offers more to life as long as you’re ok with lower salary and higher taxes. Life seems to be better and it is.