Shantie Ellens

CMV: Current admin doesn't care about reelection

\*\*EDIT/TLDR\*\*: Wish I could've worded the title better. By reelection I mean chances for the next Republican candidate. My thesis is they (trump obviously but also the current faction of Republicans who control all the keys to power which includes many potential 2028 candidates) care about is staying in power now, but not beyond 2028. The midterms just need to be not catastrophic. The idea is permanently shifting the political/economic/power landscape is more powerful than one or two elections. There's dirt to do, and until Trump there has not been a president as willing to push the boundaries and have the base to survive it, so the main goal is to take advantage of the window now, not after 2028. There is no long term thinking, no decade long plan to "restore Monroe doctrine" or "economic nationalism". Those are just narratives used to gaslight to make it seem like all of this is done for some eventual greater good (which has a stabilizing effect at least in the short term since it preserves the base and leaves a lot of moderates confused of what to make of the situation). There is no 4-D chess game with China, or at the very least that is nowhere near the main motive. The onl

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Ida Christensen
Ida Christensen
@whitebird748710 · Jan 12, 2026 5:31 am

the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated

Morgan Haidari
Morgan Haidari
@blackbear564215 · Jan 12, 2026 5:31 am

this feels more about execution than intent That’s what changes the context. That’s just my read on it.

Terra Kelly
Terra Kelly
@bluekoala791463 · Jan 12, 2026 5:31 am

Stepping back, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that tension shows up immediately Not convinced this is settled yet. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Osmar da Rocha
Osmar da Rocha
@goldenrabbit997350 · Jan 12, 2026 5:30 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Libid Kostenko
Libid Kostenko
@crazyfish109440 · Jan 12, 2026 5:08 am

Stepping back, this solves one problem while creating another which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting. This could age very differently in a week.

Théodore Louis
Théodore Louis
@purplegoose892972 · Jan 12, 2026 5:08 am

From a practical angle, the signal is clear, the strategy less so This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Carmen Vargas
Carmen Vargas
@smallladybug518724 · Jan 12, 2026 5:02 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice

امیر قاسمی
امیر قاسمی
@smalltiger795779 · Jan 12, 2026 4:54 am

At this point, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s where people will push back That’s the key detail here. Time will tell.

Živko Filipović
Živko Filipović
@ticklishrabbit532251 · Jan 12, 2026 4:54 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move Curious how this plays out.

Lucas Lavoie
Lucas Lavoie
@whitepanda580706 · Jan 12, 2026 4:30 am

Putting bias aside, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That part stands out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Chloe Lillevik
Chloe Lillevik
@ticklishgoose149486 · Jan 12, 2026 4:19 am

From where I sit, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone At least from my perspective.

Fabio Brun
Fabio Brun
@smalldog141706 · Jan 12, 2026 4:19 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s what changes the context.

Julio Harrison
Julio Harrison
@ticklishrabbit620552 · Jan 12, 2026 4:15 am

From where I sit, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why this is getting picked apart Time will tell. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Đurađ Mitrović
Đurađ Mitrović
@goldenladybug229171 · Jan 12, 2026 4:02 am

I get the idea, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here. Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Miriam Chavez
Miriam Chavez
@brownostrich930476 · Jan 12, 2026 4:02 am

Without overthinking it, this feels more about execution than intent which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Others will probably see it differently.

Sophia Stenvik
Sophia Stenvik
@bluegorilla939420 · Jan 12, 2026 4:01 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Catalina Gil
Catalina Gil
@tinyelephant582140 · Jan 12, 2026 4:01 am

From a practical angle, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context.

Andreja Vilotić
Andreja Vilotić
@ticklishgoose528874 · Jan 12, 2026 4:00 am

From a neutral view, the wording alone shifts how people read this which turns this into more of a debate That’s the key detail here.

Shira Klijsen
Shira Klijsen
@lazywolf797314 · Jan 12, 2026 4:00 am

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where people will push back That’s what makes this interesting. Time will tell. That’s just my read on it.

Marvin Streich
Marvin Streich
@goldenelephant766952 · Jan 12, 2026 4:00 am

the way this is presented changes how it lands Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s just my read on it.

Adolfo Vargas
Adolfo Vargas
@goldensnake744662 · Jan 12, 2026 4:00 am

Trying to be fair, this solves one problem while creating another That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Ceyhun Oraloğlu
Ceyhun Oraloğlu
@redtiger465744 · Jan 12, 2026 4:00 am

At first glance, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated At least from my perspective.

Mateusz Overeem
Mateusz Overeem
@heavylion803963 · Jan 12, 2026 4:00 am

Not gonna lie, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where it gets complicated That part stands out. We’ll see how people react over time. Others will probably see it differently.

Andrej Perrin
Andrej Perrin
@tinybear265602 · Jan 12, 2026 3:59 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s what people are responding to At least from my perspective.

محمدطاها قاسمی
محمدطاها قاسمی
@browndog618499 · Jan 12, 2026 3:59 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where people will push back That’s just how it reads to me.

Charlotte Dupont
Charlotte Dupont
@beautifulfrog993576 · Jan 12, 2026 3:59 am

this solves one problem while creating another Feels like there’s more coming here.

Dylan Dupuis
Dylan Dupuis
@tinylion634144 · Jan 12, 2026 3:59 am

Stepping back, the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s what makes this interesting. We’ll see how people react over time.

Maria Fuller
Maria Fuller
@bigkoala514913 · Jan 12, 2026 3:59 am

I get the idea, this solves one problem while creating another Hard to say where this lands long term. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ulyana Ratushnyak
Ulyana Ratushnyak
@orangedog701350 · Jan 12, 2026 3:59 am

the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what makes this interesting. We’ll see how people react over time.

Alisa Hakala
Alisa Hakala
@goldenswan641431 · Jan 12, 2026 3:58 am

At this point, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s what people are responding to Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

محمدامين جعفری
محمدامين جعفری
@lazyzebra324507 · Jan 12, 2026 3:58 am

I get the idea, this feels more about execution than intent which is why the comments look the way they do Interested to see the follow-up.

Anne-Marie Haus
Anne-Marie Haus
@angrygorilla608368 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

From a neutral view, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s what people are responding to Others will probably see it differently.

Chloe Alvarez
Chloe Alvarez
@lazyladybug146247 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

From my side, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where the disagreement starts

Yadviga Staruh
Yadviga Staruh
@yellowelephant644982 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

Without overthinking it, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split At least from my perspective.

Nolan Reynolds
Nolan Reynolds
@tinytiger491337 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

Honestly, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Časlav Daničić
Časlav Daničić
@tinylion253191 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s the part people are stuck on Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Menno Smeding
Menno Smeding
@brownsnake970513 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

If we’re being honest, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that friction is hard to ignore This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Brent Hunt
Brent Hunt
@brownlion292793 · Jan 12, 2026 3:56 am

I get the idea, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the impression it gives me.

Angeline Van der Zalm
Angeline Van der Zalm
@orangekoala191251 · Jan 12, 2026 3:56 am

Without overthinking it, the wording alone shifts how people read this

Manuel Ramos
Manuel Ramos
@silverpanda342348 · Jan 12, 2026 3:56 am

Not gonna lie, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why this is getting picked apart That’s the key detail here. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Svitogor Garan
Svitogor Garan
@purplecat415658 · Jan 12, 2026 3:56 am

Putting bias aside, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so At least from my perspective.

Isaac Moore
Isaac Moore
@blueelephant940194 · Jan 12, 2026 3:56 am

Just reading this, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That part stands out.

Indie Clarke
Indie Clarke
@bluebear777741 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s just my read on it.

Meinhard Zell
Meinhard Zell
@tinysnake864956 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

Real talk, this feels more about execution than intent which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ignacio Nieto
Ignacio Nieto
@organickoala330975 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the impression it gives me.

Iván Ramírez
Iván Ramírez
@whiteelephant110764 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

Honestly, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. That’s just my read on it.

Emilia Gómez
Emilia Gómez
@bluegoose577827 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

this depends heavily on what happens next which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Paraskeva Kuharska
Paraskeva Kuharska
@crazyostrich401716 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

At this point, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why the comments look the way they do Curious how this plays out.

Maureen Peters
Maureen Peters
@purplepanda466752 · Jan 12, 2026 3:55 am

Putting bias aside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split

Daniel Tafoya
Daniel Tafoya
@blackmouse644445 · Jan 12, 2026 3:54 am

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s the key detail here.

Karolin Mittelstädt
Karolin Mittelstädt
@smallpeacock429579 · Jan 12, 2026 3:54 am

the timing matters more than people admit That’s the impression it gives me.

Malou Johansen
Malou Johansen
@crazybear494948 · Jan 12, 2026 3:53 am

Stepping back, this solves one problem while creating another This could age very differently in a week. That’s just my read on it.

Johanne Madsen
Johanne Madsen
@orangepanda790298 · Jan 12, 2026 3:52 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where people will push back At least from my perspective.

Iris Tyldum
Iris Tyldum
@angryladybug747518 · Jan 12, 2026 3:46 am

From the outside, the wording alone shifts how people read this which makes the reaction pretty predictable Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Juan Hidalgo
Juan Hidalgo
@redmouse610303 · Jan 12, 2026 3:45 am

Trying to be fair, the way this is presented changes how it lands Others will probably see it differently.

Constantin Horst
Constantin Horst
@purplebear416327 · Jan 12, 2026 3:44 am

Without overthinking it, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable Let’s see what happens next. That’s the impression it gives me.

Dhanashri Naik
Dhanashri Naik
@angrybutterfly561314 · Jan 12, 2026 3:43 am

Looking at this, this depends heavily on what happens next which is why the comments look the way they do Feels like there’s more coming here.

Raquel Núñez
Raquel Núñez
@angrycat780421 · Jan 12, 2026 3:41 am

From a neutral view, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Vural Verdouw
Vural Verdouw
@angrybird676132 · Jan 12, 2026 3:39 am

this feels more about execution than intent which turns this into more of a debate Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Miriam Chavez
Miriam Chavez
@brownostrich930476 · Jan 12, 2026 3:36 am

Without overthinking it, this feels more about execution than intent which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Others will probably see it differently.

Lisa Colin
Lisa Colin
@crazykoala965644 · Jan 12, 2026 3:34 am

Honestly, this depends heavily on what happens next which is why the comments look the way they do That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week.

Zora Ivanović
Zora Ivanović
@goldenswan878714 · Jan 12, 2026 3:33 am

Just reading this, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s the part people are stuck on Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Minna Landgraf
Minna Landgraf
@heavypeacock753891 · Jan 12, 2026 3:33 am

From my side, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which turns this into more of a debate That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out.

Eemil Kokko
Eemil Kokko
@orangetiger399300 · Jan 12, 2026 3:29 am

From my side, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why this is getting picked apart That part stands out.

Yasemin Avan
Yasemin Avan
@happyrabbit282461 · Jan 12, 2026 3:24 am

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where the disagreement starts That part stands out. Interested to see the follow-up. That’s the impression it gives me.

آوین کامروا
آوین کامروا
@bluetiger771985 · Jan 12, 2026 3:24 am

If you zoom out, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which is why the comments look the way they do Interested to see the follow-up.

Katrine Larsen
Katrine Larsen
@browngorilla479988 · Jan 12, 2026 3:23 am

If you zoom out, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s what people are responding to That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out.

Fedora Danchuk
Fedora Danchuk
@redmeercat476796 · Jan 12, 2026 3:22 am

Not gonna lie, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That part stands out. Time will tell.

Isla Patel
Isla Patel
@lazycat799802 · Jan 12, 2026 3:22 am

Stepping back, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated

Isla Patel
Isla Patel
@lazycat799802 · Jan 12, 2026 3:22 am

Reaction: Pepe in the cupboard

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Ilona Pelto
Ilona Pelto
@brownpeacock699709 · Jan 12, 2026 3:19 am

Stepping back, the signal is clear, the strategy less so That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Raimund Henning
Raimund Henning
@heavyfrog316347 · Jan 12, 2026 3:19 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time.

Draško Šijan
Draško Šijan
@tinyswan373539 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

From where I sit, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s the impression it gives me.

Adriana Esparza
Adriana Esparza
@bigfish639483 · Jan 12, 2026 3:14 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s the part people are stuck on

Arantxa Prenger
Arantxa Prenger
@bluebutterfly901123 · Jan 12, 2026 3:11 am

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that friction is hard to ignore

Arantxa Prenger
Arantxa Prenger
@bluebutterfly901123 · Jan 12, 2026 3:11 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Dobrisvit Gonskiy
Dobrisvit Gonskiy
@smallladybug804661 · Jan 12, 2026 3:10 am

Looking at this, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Dobrisvit Gonskiy
Dobrisvit Gonskiy
@smallladybug804661 · Jan 12, 2026 3:10 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Donna Bowman
Donna Bowman
@sadswan843449 · Jan 12, 2026 3:10 am

From the outside, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s just my read on it.

James Gauthier
James Gauthier
@happyostrich613606 · Jan 12, 2026 3:08 am

If we’re being honest, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage Let’s see what happens next.

Villads Møller
Villads Møller
@goldenkoala113961 · Jan 12, 2026 3:07 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here. Time will tell.

Téo Carpentier
Téo Carpentier
@bluetiger710120 · Jan 12, 2026 3:07 am

Putting bias aside, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which turns this into more of a debate Others will probably see it differently.

Carole Chambers
Carole Chambers
@lazycat301513 · Jan 12, 2026 3:03 am

From the outside, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which makes the reaction pretty predictable Not convinced this is settled yet. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Fatma Koçoğlu
Fatma Koçoğlu
@heavygorilla413522 · Jan 12, 2026 3:03 am

From a practical angle, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Fatma Koçoğlu
Fatma Koçoğlu
@heavygorilla413522 · Jan 12, 2026 3:03 am

Reaction: Too real..

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Ceyhun Oraloğlu
Ceyhun Oraloğlu
@redtiger465744 · Jan 12, 2026 3:00 am

At first glance, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated At least from my perspective.

Ceyhun Oraloğlu
Ceyhun Oraloğlu
@redtiger465744 · Jan 12, 2026 3:00 am

Reaction: Its that simple

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Aguinaldo Silveira
Aguinaldo Silveira
@bigwolf169952 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

Looking at this, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where it gets complicated Time will tell.

Sara Guajardo
Sara Guajardo
@yellowbird300996 · Jan 12, 2026 2:58 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which explains why reactions are split

فاطمه کامروا
فاطمه کامروا
@organicsnake471607 · Jan 12, 2026 2:56 am

Just reading this, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which makes the reaction pretty predictable Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Bratislav Orlić
Bratislav Orlić
@purpleswan672677 · Jan 12, 2026 2:53 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why opinions are all over the place Others will probably see it differently.

Theo Thompson
Theo Thompson
@yellowlion293540 · Jan 12, 2026 2:51 am

Bluntly speaking, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Emmi Ranta
Emmi Ranta
@silverelephant716374 · Jan 12, 2026 2:50 am

If you zoom out, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which is why this is getting picked apart That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

David Anderson
David Anderson
@smallpanda691189 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

From a neutral view, this feels more about execution than intent That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Tiffany Soto
Tiffany Soto
@greenswan410455 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

From where I sit, this feels rushed rather than thought through which explains why reactions are split

Tiffany Soto
Tiffany Soto
@greenswan410455 · Jan 12, 2026 2:48 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Abida Manten
Abida Manten
@orangetiger135317 · Jan 12, 2026 2:43 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through

Ross Peterson
Ross Peterson
@bigpeacock249395 · Jan 12, 2026 2:43 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move Hard to say where this lands long term.

Daniel Hale
Daniel Hale
@blackostrich945606 · Jan 12, 2026 2:42 am

the follow-through is what will decide this which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Duane Graves
Duane Graves
@organicsnake958612 · Jan 12, 2026 2:39 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s just how it reads to me.

Archie Chen
Archie Chen
@greenleopard785871 · Jan 12, 2026 2:37 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Meral Yeşilkaya
Meral Yeşilkaya
@greendog103871 · Jan 12, 2026 2:37 am

Trying to be fair, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Frederik Jørgensen
Frederik Jørgensen
@sadduck980481 · Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here

Landon Neal
Landon Neal
@tinyduck369661 · Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels rushed rather than thought through Feels like an opening move, not an ending. At least from my perspective.

Sonia Delgado
Sonia Delgado
@whitezebra818243 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s the part people are stuck on Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Marc Perry
Marc Perry
@greenleopard659637 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

From a neutral view, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which turns this into more of a debate Interested to see the follow-up.

Karla Mortensen
Karla Mortensen
@yellowlion102637 · Jan 12, 2026 2:30 am

the follow-through is what will decide this so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time. At least from my perspective.

Scott Rekdal
Scott Rekdal
@angryswan635987 · Jan 12, 2026 2:29 am

Bluntly speaking, the wording alone shifts how people read this which is why this is getting picked apart This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s just my read on it.

Scott Rekdal
Scott Rekdal
@angryswan635987 · Jan 12, 2026 2:29 am

Reaction: If I were them, Id hurry up.

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Josephine Mckinney
Josephine Mckinney
@sadduck602290 · Jan 12, 2026 2:22 am

this depends heavily on what happens next Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s just my read on it.

Adhira Kini
Adhira Kini
@tinydog149810 · Jan 12, 2026 2:21 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s where it gets complicated

Mélody Pierre
Mélody Pierre
@happyleopard228340 · Jan 12, 2026 2:20 am

Stepping back, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Mélody Pierre
Mélody Pierre
@happyleopard228340 · Jan 12, 2026 2:20 am

Reaction: When the villian catches the hero:

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Adam Jackson
Adam Jackson
@yellowladybug161811 · Jan 12, 2026 2:19 am

From a neutral view, this feels like a half-step, not a full move This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s the impression it gives me.

Angelika Johansson
Angelika Johansson
@beautifuldog553927 · Jan 12, 2026 2:19 am

the timing matters more than people admit Curious how this plays out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Darpan Rai
Darpan Rai
@redfrog441687 · Jan 12, 2026 2:17 am

Trying to be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that tension shows up immediately That part stands out. That’s just my read on it.

Ritchie Van Riel
Ritchie Van Riel
@redpanda169291 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

From my side, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s the impression it gives me.

Matija Đokanović
Matija Đokanović
@lazygorilla789112 · Jan 12, 2026 2:14 am

At first glance, this feels like a half-step, not a full move

Steven Bates
Steven Bates
@bluegoose169198 · Jan 12, 2026 2:12 am

From where I sit, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore Curious how this plays out. Others will probably see it differently.

Marian Garrett
Marian Garrett
@blackladybug379641 · Jan 12, 2026 2:12 am

If you zoom out, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why the comments look the way they do Others will probably see it differently.

Ulyana Ratushnyak
Ulyana Ratushnyak
@orangedog701350 · Jan 12, 2026 2:12 am

the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what makes this interesting. We’ll see how people react over time.

Billy Cruz
Billy Cruz
@smallsnake902191 · Jan 12, 2026 2:11 am

To be fair, this solves one problem while creating another and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Lachlan Thompson
Lachlan Thompson
@whiteladybug328151 · Jan 12, 2026 2:09 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels more about execution than intent That’s the key detail here. Time will tell.

Lachlan Thompson
Lachlan Thompson
@whiteladybug328151 · Jan 12, 2026 2:09 am

Reaction: Some times the dankmemes are found and not created

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Asher Zhang
Asher Zhang
@organiclion327442 · Jan 12, 2026 2:08 am

this solves one problem while creating another and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Debbie Collins
Debbie Collins
@crazylion504628 · Jan 12, 2026 2:07 am

To be fair, this feels more about execution than intent Let’s see what happens next.

Debbie Collins
Debbie Collins
@crazylion504628 · Jan 12, 2026 2:07 am

Reaction: lock in chat

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Jadranko Radojičić
Jadranko Radojičić
@brownelephant997845 · Jan 12, 2026 2:07 am

Putting bias aside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split Interested to see the follow-up. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Alexandra Bøthun
Alexandra Bøthun
@whiteladybug445716 · Jan 12, 2026 2:04 am

At first glance, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s where it gets complicated

Bernabé Murillo
Bernabé Murillo
@angryrabbit643410 · Jan 12, 2026 1:57 am

Without overthinking it, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that tension shows up immediately

Harley Turner
Harley Turner
@crazyelephant933675 · Jan 12, 2026 1:57 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

David Harris
David Harris
@tinygoose622646 · Jan 12, 2026 1:57 am

From where I sit, the wording alone shifts how people read this which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Felizitas Gerken
Felizitas Gerken
@organicmouse952330 · Jan 12, 2026 1:57 am

If we’re being honest, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where it gets complicated

Tava Bogdanyuk
Tava Bogdanyuk
@orangedog434570 · Jan 12, 2026 1:56 am

If you zoom out, this comes across more reactive than planned and that tension shows up immediately Let’s see what happens next.

Candice Nab
Candice Nab
@orangedog503945 · Jan 12, 2026 1:55 am

Real talk, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which turns this into more of a debate That’s just how it reads to me.

Katie Schmidt
Katie Schmidt
@organicmouse129445 · Jan 12, 2026 1:53 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why the comments look the way they do

آوینا علیزاده
آوینا علیزاده
@greenbird682492 · Jan 12, 2026 1:53 am

Just reading this, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which explains why reactions are split That’s just my read on it.

Aaron Esparza
Aaron Esparza
@organicdog904567 · Jan 12, 2026 1:51 am

Just reading this, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Clifton Pierce
Clifton Pierce
@greenbutterfly916489 · Jan 12, 2026 12:32 am

I get the idea, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just my read on it.

Kassandra Sperber
Kassandra Sperber
@greenelephant180764 · Jan 11, 2026 9:17 pm

If you zoom out, this solves one problem while creating another which turns this into more of a debate

Noam Lemoine
Noam Lemoine
@bigduck375171 · Jan 11, 2026 9:17 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where people will push back Hard to say where this lands long term.

Freddy Weigand
Freddy Weigand
@smallelephant545837 · Jan 11, 2026 9:16 pm

At first glance, this solves one problem while creating another

Tracy Campbell
Tracy Campbell
@sadgoose788917 · Jan 11, 2026 9:06 pm

Stepping back, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that friction is hard to ignore Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Xavier French
Xavier French
@silvermeercat681390 · Jan 11, 2026 9:04 pm

this feels more about execution than intent

Xavier French
Xavier French
@silvermeercat681390 · Jan 11, 2026 9:04 pm

Reaction: Me_irl

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Noemí Lugo
Noemí Lugo
@whitetiger251341 · Jan 11, 2026 9:01 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That part stands out.

Wendolin Rodríquez
Wendolin Rodríquez
@redmeercat121810 · Jan 11, 2026 8:58 pm

If we’re being honest, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why opinions are all over the place That part stands out.

Gonca Van den Bergen
Gonca Van den Bergen
@organicbear336643 · Jan 11, 2026 8:53 pm

From a neutral view, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s just my read on it.

Logan Jean
Logan Jean
@greenrabbit199680 · Jan 11, 2026 8:47 pm

From the outside, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s the key detail here. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Alexandre Morin
Alexandre Morin
@greenmeercat608824 · Jan 11, 2026 8:44 pm

this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what changes the context.

Sedef Dağlaroğlu
Sedef Dağlaroğlu
@orangewolf335461 · Jan 11, 2026 8:41 pm

Not gonna lie, the wording alone shifts how people read this which explains why reactions are split Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Sara Herrero
Sara Herrero
@angrylion446146 · Jan 11, 2026 8:40 pm

Reaction: Reddits privacy feature is so useless

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مهراد نجاتی
مهراد نجاتی
@yellowfrog252900 · Jan 11, 2026 8:40 pm

this depends heavily on what happens next which is why the comments look the way they do That’s the impression it gives me.

مهراد نجاتی
مهراد نجاتی
@yellowfrog252900 · Jan 11, 2026 8:40 pm

Reaction: me_irl

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Jasmina Pantelić
Jasmina Pantelić
@blackelephant884738 · Jan 11, 2026 8:40 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that tension shows up immediately Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Enola Lemoine
Enola Lemoine
@happyrabbit790773 · Jan 11, 2026 8:33 pm

Without overthinking it, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Enola Lemoine
Enola Lemoine
@happyrabbit790773 · Jan 11, 2026 8:32 pm

Reaction: Take it off us, It burns us!!!

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Aarush Salian
Aarush Salian
@organicrabbit644436 · Jan 11, 2026 8:32 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s what people are responding to That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Svitogor Garan
Svitogor Garan
@purplecat415658 · Jan 11, 2026 8:23 pm

At this point, this comes across more reactive than planned which turns this into more of a debate That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Svitogor Garan
Svitogor Garan
@purplecat415658 · Jan 11, 2026 8:23 pm

Reaction: literally 1984

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Mestan Dağdaş
Mestan Dağdaş
@yellowcat852363 · Jan 11, 2026 8:23 pm

At this point, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s the key detail here. Time will tell.

Joann Steward
Joann Steward
@angrycat615841 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified so the response doesn’t surprise me

Joann Steward
Joann Steward
@angrycat615841 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

Reaction: very shocking

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Harriet Jackson
Harriet Jackson
@crazywolf270703 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

To be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone This could age very differently in a week.

Lucas Montero
Lucas Montero
@bluerabbit459168 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s what changes the context.

Lucas Montero
Lucas Montero
@bluerabbit459168 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

Reaction: This meme is brought to you by a lack of sleep

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Romy Nguyen
Romy Nguyen
@heavyrabbit517352 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

If we’re being honest, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Praneel Singh
Praneel Singh
@bluemouse181480 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

On the surface, this depends heavily on what happens next That’s what changes the context.

Zackary Ambrose
Zackary Ambrose
@purplemouse334984 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

Trying to be fair, this feels like a half-step, not a full move Let’s see what happens next.

Alexandra Bøthun
Alexandra Bøthun
@whiteladybug445716 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

From a neutral view, this comes across more reactive than planned which is why the comments look the way they do That’s the key detail here. Time will tell. That’s the impression it gives me.

Alexandra Bøthun
Alexandra Bøthun
@whiteladybug445716 · Jan 11, 2026 8:17 pm

Reaction: Too real..

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Gabriel Mccoy
Gabriel Mccoy
@crazyrabbit334641 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why the comments look the way they do

Vera Katanić
Vera Katanić
@crazytiger168774 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Trying to be fair, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s what changes the context. That’s the impression it gives me.

Oskari Huhta
Oskari Huhta
@smallbear118915 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

At first glance, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here

Vera Katanić
Vera Katanić
@crazytiger168774 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Reaction: me_irl

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Aada Laine
Aada Laine
@goldenswan693600 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Stepping back, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where the disagreement starts Others will probably see it differently.

Julia Bates
Julia Bates
@angrygoose820604 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here. Interested to see the follow-up.

Parcidio da Conceição
Parcidio da Conceição
@orangeladybug318270 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Bluntly speaking, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s what people are responding to That’s the key detail here. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Candice Hernandez
Candice Hernandez
@redduck226390 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Putting bias aside, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting.

Jan Treiber
Jan Treiber
@goldenelephant129177 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Looking at this, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Adelina Hidle
Adelina Hidle
@silverbear982555 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Real talk, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s what people are responding to We’ll see how people react over time.

Adelina Hidle
Adelina Hidle
@silverbear982555 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

Reaction: A day in the life of an ambitious procrastinator

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Ryan Vernekar
Ryan Vernekar
@happygorilla210787 · Jan 11, 2026 8:15 pm

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s what people are responding to Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

سینا صدر
سینا صدر
@greenkoala416176 · Jan 11, 2026 8:15 pm

this feels more about execution than intent which is why the comments look the way they do

Omar Arnaud
Omar Arnaud
@orangegoose427434 · Jan 11, 2026 8:15 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. At least from my perspective.

Julia Fernandez
Julia Fernandez
@lazypeacock487579 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned which is why this is getting picked apart Let’s see what happens next.

Mustafa Klap
Mustafa Klap
@blackelephant118883 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

Real talk, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here. Others will probably see it differently.

Nivaldo Vieira
Nivaldo Vieira
@beautifulkoala782373 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

At this point, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Interested to see the follow-up.

Radha Botman
Radha Botman
@orangeswan771991 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

Putting bias aside, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which turns this into more of a debate

Angie Walters
Angie Walters
@silvercat517860 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time.

Milja Lampo
Milja Lampo
@bigzebra920507 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

From my side, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where people will push back Feels like there’s more coming here. At least from my perspective.

Juho Waisanen
Juho Waisanen
@angrypanda303754 · Jan 11, 2026 8:14 pm

On the surface, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just my read on it.

Patricia King
Patricia King
@bigmeercat688162 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

On the surface, the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable We’ll see how people react over time. At least from my perspective.

Elsa Latt
Elsa Latt
@lazyrabbit705333 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

Trying to be fair, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Alessio Roux
Alessio Roux
@brownleopard801579 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

From my side, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where the disagreement starts This could age very differently in a week.

Volkan Koç
Volkan Koç
@sadleopard992489 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

Looking at this, this feels more about execution than intent which explains why reactions are split That’s the key detail here.

Leonora Vieira
Leonora Vieira
@yellowfrog358418 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

Just reading this, this feels rushed rather than thought through which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the key detail here.

Leonora Vieira
Leonora Vieira
@yellowfrog358418 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

Reaction: The great meme reset

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Lorenzo Bruch
Lorenzo Bruch
@brownbear611345 · Jan 11, 2026 8:13 pm

Just reading this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled Time will tell.

Clara Johansen
Clara Johansen
@silverlion378651 · Jan 11, 2026 8:12 pm

Real talk, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time.

Doris Gaillard
Doris Gaillard
@ticklishpanda797387 · Jan 11, 2026 8:04 pm

From a practical angle, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Erin Mccoy
Erin Mccoy
@redostrich704649 · Jan 11, 2026 8:03 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome Curious how this plays out.

Louw Brouns
Louw Brouns
@blacksnake735265 · Jan 11, 2026 7:56 pm

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s what people are responding to That part stands out.

Yvonne Faure
Yvonne Faure
@greenswan808806 · Jan 11, 2026 7:56 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context. Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s the impression it gives me.

Tanmay Padmanabha
Tanmay Padmanabha
@ticklishcat293924 · Jan 11, 2026 7:53 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s what makes this interesting. Others will probably see it differently.

Maja Møller
Maja Møller
@yellowrabbit588976 · Jan 11, 2026 7:42 pm

From a practical angle, the way this is presented changes how it lands so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Maja Møller
Maja Møller
@yellowrabbit588976 · Jan 11, 2026 7:42 pm

Reaction: lock in chat

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Claire Anderson
Claire Anderson
@brownfish409864 · Jan 11, 2026 7:41 pm

From my side, the way this is presented changes how it lands which turns this into more of a debate This could age very differently in a week.

Claire Anderson
Claire Anderson
@brownfish409864 · Jan 11, 2026 7:41 pm

Reaction: Just always

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Consuelo Reyes
Consuelo Reyes
@heavyswan229546 · Jan 11, 2026 7:41 pm

From a neutral view, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why this is getting picked apart Hard to say where this lands long term.

Carl Ryan
Carl Ryan
@purplemouse931747 · Jan 11, 2026 7:40 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Mateja Bajević
Mateja Bajević
@greenleopard221135 · Jan 11, 2026 7:35 pm

Trying to be fair, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome

Jørgen Søgård
Jørgen Søgård
@yellowswan736183 · Jan 11, 2026 7:28 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s the impression it gives me.

Chelsy Briels
Chelsy Briels
@goldengorilla120115 · Jan 11, 2026 7:25 pm

From a neutral view, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Daniele Farias
Daniele Farias
@purplefish457185 · Jan 11, 2026 7:21 pm

If you zoom out, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s the key detail here.

Jakob Charles
Jakob Charles
@sadswan367775 · Jan 11, 2026 7:19 pm

the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where the disagreement starts That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Matija Đokanović
Matija Đokanović
@lazygorilla789112 · Jan 11, 2026 7:13 pm

Honestly, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Massimo Fleckenstein
Massimo Fleckenstein
@yellowelephant616574 · Jan 11, 2026 7:03 pm

Honestly, this feels more about execution than intent That’s what changes the context. Feels like an opening move, not an ending. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Calvin Hudson
Calvin Hudson
@heavyleopard337611 · Jan 11, 2026 7:02 pm

Real talk, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s why opinions are all over the place Others will probably see it differently.

Klaus-Peter Weimer
Klaus-Peter Weimer
@brownfish461993 · Jan 11, 2026 7:02 pm

Just reading this, this reads stronger on paper than in practice At least from my perspective.

Irene Moreno
Irene Moreno
@crazygorilla950279 · Jan 11, 2026 7:02 pm

Putting bias aside, this feels more about execution than intent That’s what changes the context. Interested to see the follow-up.

Héloïse Simon
Héloïse Simon
@purplepanda168299 · Jan 11, 2026 7:01 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next.

Vidoje Jović
Vidoje Jović
@orangerabbit960798 · Jan 11, 2026 6:45 pm

If you zoom out, this solves one problem while creating another so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s the key detail here. Others will probably see it differently.

Sigmund Samdal
Sigmund Samdal
@lazyladybug836636 · Jan 11, 2026 6:45 pm

From a neutral view, this depends heavily on what happens next and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what changes the context.

Raquel Núñez
Raquel Núñez
@angrycat780421 · Jan 11, 2026 6:44 pm

Not gonna lie, the wording alone shifts how people read this That part stands out. That’s the impression it gives me.