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@theshortbus@nicecrew.digital

2026-05-14 23:55 UTC

The ring is a shortcut to unearned power. A man like Aragorn becomes king and earns his power by being heroic, going on a valiant quest, and leading men in combat.

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  • @judgedread@poa.st 2026-05-14 23:56

    Will cheat to win.

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  • @theshortbus@nicecrew.digital @NoDoxGregBrady@poa.st Imagine if Roman Emperor Constantine got English gentlemanly values advice, right along the actual advice of his Roman Christian advisors at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD. Anglo-American moralfag: “Now now, sire. Getting Maxentius stuck on the pontoon bridge is ungentlemanly warfare. You must allow him on the open battlefield, so that’s a fair fight. And stop plotting trickery against Licinius, that’s not a fair fight either. Such things will corrupt your…” Roman Emperor Constantine: “Who the fuck are you? What does ‘ungentlemanly warfare’ even mean? Get the hell out of my tent, you barbarian!” Roman Christian advisor: “Who is that barbarian heretic?”

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