What the hell? That is an effective tax that is higher than what I pay in one of the richest countries in Europe. Our highest tax bracket is around 50%, but only on that portion. Our effective tax is probably under 40%.

And we have actual social security and healthcare is covered.

Hey, not to be that guy, but viscose and “bamboo” etc. are not natural and environmentally friendly fabrics. They are from natural fibers but heavily chemically processed. I wear them too in boxers because they are very durable and nice to wear. But just wanted to inform you!

It’s getting approved in more and more western countries. Lobbying is a powerful tool…

That’s an interesting take. I had not considered that.

At least while WFH one can move and stretch.

Worked for me in Europe. Do this yearly now.

This seems awfully not stretchy…

Why do people always forget the Dutch. :(

Okay, I will bite…

Your logic is completely flawed and it seems like an uneducated take at best. A troll comment at its worst. Veganism is about humans doing all that reasonably can be expected to reduce animal suffering.

By adopting rescues, suffering is reduced. Breeding of course does not constitute to that goal.

The alternatives are: letting then suffer on the streets or by killing them.

Killing animals goes against the core principle of veganism.

Adopting them is compassion.

Personally I would not consider myself an “owner” of a pet. I am simply taking care of them. Yes, it started involuntarily. Just like with a human orphan child that gets abandoned. They are scared and alone and do not have the full understanding of the world. It’s an intervention.

The fact that many pets eat meat might be counterintuitive at first sight. However, when you dive down in the philosophy then you will realize vegans do not intend force this way on other animals. Especially animals that have evolved to be carnivorous. Humans are omnivores that can completely sustain on plant material alone. Cats can not and for dogs it’s an ongoing debate.

Then, to add, most pet food is simply leftovers from the meat industry and plant matter. All this leftover meat would otherwise be wasted. Would you live on SPAM?

Feel free to form your own opinion, but don’t spew this hypocritical stance that you oppose upon vegans, like you get to have a say in the ethics. It’s easy to contest other philosophies while contributing nothing.

Tell me, how are you improving the world? Show me how you are free of hypocrisy. You’d be the first human…

Ok noted. Eat only brains from non related people!

But prions are a thing. Who knows what would happen otherwise.

Worst fear is phone dying while driving.

Good luck, comrade!

My father still drinks drip but I can assure you it is not weak at all. Then it was either not prepared well or the ratio for powder to water must be off.

I was going to type something but it would never be so elaborate and accurate as yours! Its not just about the worst case, but high probabilities for a lot of potential problems.

Also, Bear Grylls consumed the same water molecule twice.

I am European but it really depends in what service they use for the automation.

Financial slavery

You know what they say. It’s easy as bribing a toddler.

Court jesters - I like it…

Almost every American is an immigrant. Just not all first generation.