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> My first thought was that it's hard to imagine most US presidents deriving joy from music (anyone who thinks Obama actually listens to the music on those annual lists his interns compile is naive).

Imagine being so cynical you think every famous politician is basically a robot. Are you gonna suggest next that they also don't care about the taste of food?

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I think they do listen to music but I would imagine their listening lists go through a few levels of curation and modification before they are released.

I don't think they're basically robots. I think they're basically reptiles.

> Are you gonna suggest next that they also don't care about the taste of food?

Seems plausible to me.

I think virtually all US presidents are war criminals but if you think those currently in power are uniquely inhuman rather than uniquely lucky, then you've fallen for the same trap as those who believe they're in power from merit - except now in reverse.

Furthermore, this makes you highly suspeptible to manipulation and abuse by less successful would-be authoratarians.

> Furthermore, this makes you highly suspeptible to manipulation and abuse by less successful would-be authoratarians.

I'm dying to know how. Please tell me how I can attain an incorruptible mind such as yours.

I never claimed to have an incorruptible mind. However, if you want an example of what is the logical outcome of your mentality, I would refer you to the treasure trove of delusions that is Infowars.

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