#cruelty — Public Fediverse posts

A quotation from Eric Hoffer

There is also this: when we renounce the self and become part of a compact whole, we not only renounce personal advantage but are also rid of personal responsibility. There is no telling to what extremes of cruelty and ruthlessness a man will go when he is freed from the fears, hesitations, doubts and the vague stirrings of decency that go with individual judgement. When we lose our individual independence in the corporateness of a mass movement, we find a new freedom — freedom to hate, bully, lie, torture, murder and betray without shame and remorse. Herein undoubtedly lies part of the attractiveness of a mass movement.

Eric Hoffer (1902–1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, Part 3, ch. 14, § 77 (3.14.77) (1951)

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A quotation from Eric Hoffer

There is also this: when we renounce the self and become part of a compact whole, we not only renounce personal advantage but are also rid of personal responsibility. There is no telling to what extremes of cruelty and ruthlessness a man will go when he is freed from the fears, hesitations, doubts and the vague stirrings of decency that go with individual judgement. When we lose our individual independence in the corporateness of a mass movement, we find a new freedom — freedom to hate, bully, lie, torture, murder and betray without shame and remorse. Herein undoubtedly lies part of the attractiveness of a mass movement.

Eric Hoffer (1902–1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, Part 3, ch. 14, § 77 (3.14.77) (1951)

More about this quote: wist.info/hoffer-eric/36599/

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Cruelty and the Atlantic salmon farming industry

"Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry by Animals Australia.If four million land animals — say cattle — died prematurely in this manner, there would be outrage. There would be regulatory intervention."

"Animals Australia is also asking Biosecurity Tasmania to investigate alleged animal welfare breaches in relation to seals, dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife injured in the process of salmon farming. Seals, dolphins and water birds are dying as a result of the operation of this industry. Seabirds are being entangled in salmon farm infrastructure, and seals and dolphins are being shot at with pellets, in order for the industry to deter them from these sea pens."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/animals-australia-calls-for-investigation-into-salmon-industry/107124116
#cruelty #SalmonIndustry #wildlife #seabirds #seals #salmon #StockingDensity #MassMortalities #food

Cruelty and the Atlantic salmon farming industry

"Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry by Animals Australia.If four million land animals — say cattle — died prematurely in this manner, there would be outrage. There would be regulatory intervention."

"Animals Australia is also asking Biosecurity Tasmania to investigate alleged animal welfare breaches in relation to seals, dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife injured in the process of salmon farming. Seals, dolphins and water birds are dying as a result of the operation of this industry. Seabirds are being entangled in salmon farm infrastructure, and seals and dolphins are being shot at with pellets, in order for the industry to deter them from these sea pens."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/animals-australia-calls-for-investigation-into-salmon-industry/107124116
#cruelty #SalmonIndustry #wildlife #seabirds #seals #salmon #StockingDensity #MassMortalities #food

Cruelty and the Atlantic salmon farming industry

"Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry by Animals Australia.If four million land animals — say cattle — died prematurely in this manner, there would be outrage. There would be regulatory intervention."

"Animals Australia is also asking Biosecurity Tasmania to investigate alleged animal welfare breaches in relation to seals, dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife injured in the process of salmon farming. Seals, dolphins and water birds are dying as a result of the operation of this industry. Seabirds are being entangled in salmon farm infrastructure, and seals and dolphins are being shot at with pellets, in order for the industry to deter them from these sea pens."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/animals-australia-calls-for-investigation-into-salmon-industry/107124116
#cruelty #SalmonIndustry #wildlife #seabirds #seals #salmon #StockingDensity #MassMortalities #food

Cruelty and the Atlantic salmon farming industry

"Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry by Animals Australia.If four million land animals — say cattle — died prematurely in this manner, there would be outrage. There would be regulatory intervention."

"Animals Australia is also asking Biosecurity Tasmania to investigate alleged animal welfare breaches in relation to seals, dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife injured in the process of salmon farming. Seals, dolphins and water birds are dying as a result of the operation of this industry. Seabirds are being entangled in salmon farm infrastructure, and seals and dolphins are being shot at with pellets, in order for the industry to deter them from these sea pens."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/animals-australia-calls-for-investigation-into-salmon-industry/107124116
#cruelty #SalmonIndustry #wildlife #seabirds #seals #salmon #StockingDensity #MassMortalities #food

Cruelty and the Atlantic salmon farming industry

"Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry by Animals Australia.If four million land animals — say cattle — died prematurely in this manner, there would be outrage. There would be regulatory intervention."

"Animals Australia is also asking Biosecurity Tasmania to investigate alleged animal welfare breaches in relation to seals, dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife injured in the process of salmon farming. Seals, dolphins and water birds are dying as a result of the operation of this industry. Seabirds are being entangled in salmon farm infrastructure, and seals and dolphins are being shot at with pellets, in order for the industry to deter them from these sea pens."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/animals-australia-calls-for-investigation-into-salmon-industry/107124116
#cruelty #SalmonIndustry #wildlife #seabirds #seals #salmon #StockingDensity #MassMortalities #food

A quotation from Robert Green Ingersoll

   Is it necessary that Heaven should borrow its light from the glare of Hell?
   Infinite punishment is infinite cruelty, endless injustice, immortal meanness. To worship an eternal gaoler hardens, debases, and pollutes even the vilest soul. While there is one sad and breaking heart in the universe, no good being can be perfectly happy.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1881-05-01) “The Great Infidels,” Booth’s Theater, New York

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A quotation from Robert Green Ingersoll

   Is it necessary that Heaven should borrow its light from the glare of Hell?
   Infinite punishment is infinite cruelty, endless injustice, immortal meanness. To worship an eternal gaoler hardens, debases, and pollutes even the vilest soul. While there is one sad and breaking heart in the universe, no good being can be perfectly happy.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1881-05-01) “The Great Infidels,” Booth’s Theater, New York

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A quotation from Robert Green Ingersoll

   Is it necessary that Heaven should borrow its light from the glare of Hell?
   Infinite punishment is infinite cruelty, endless injustice, immortal meanness. To worship an eternal gaoler hardens, debases, and pollutes even the vilest soul. While there is one sad and breaking heart in the universe, no good being can be perfectly happy.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1881-05-01) “The Great Infidels,” Booth’s Theater, New York

More about this quote: wist.info/ingersoll-robert-gre…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ingersoll #robertingersoll #robertgreeningersoll #afterlife #Christianity #cruelty #damnation #divinejudgment #divinejustice #divinepunishment #divinewrath #eternity #God #heaven #hell #punishment #universalism

A quotation from Robert Green Ingersoll

   Is it necessary that Heaven should borrow its light from the glare of Hell?
   Infinite punishment is infinite cruelty, endless injustice, immortal meanness. To worship an eternal gaoler hardens, debases, and pollutes even the vilest soul. While there is one sad and breaking heart in the universe, no good being can be perfectly happy.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1881-05-01) “The Great Infidels,” Booth’s Theater, New York

More about this quote: wist.info/ingersoll-robert-gre…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ingersoll #robertingersoll #robertgreeningersoll #afterlife #Christianity #cruelty #damnation #divinejudgment #divinejustice #divinepunishment #divinewrath #eternity #God #heaven #hell #punishment #universalism

A quotation from Robert Ingersoll

The doctrine of eternal pain is my trouble with this Christian religion. I reject it on account of its infinite heartlessness.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1884-01-20), “Orthodoxy,” Tabor Opera House, Denver, Colorado

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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #robertingersoll #robertgreeningersoll #afterlife #Christianity #cruelty #damnation #divinejudgment #divinejustice #divinelaw #divineplan #divinepunishment #divinewill #divinewrath #eternalpunishment #heartlessness

A quotation from Robert Ingersoll

The doctrine of eternal pain is my trouble with this Christian religion. I reject it on account of its infinite heartlessness.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1884-01-20), “Orthodoxy,” Tabor Opera House, Denver, Colorado

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A quotation from Bertrand Russell

Where the environment is stupid or prejudiced or cruel, it is a sign of merit to be out of harmony with it.

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
Conquest of Happiness, Part 1, ch. 9 “Fear of Public Opinion” (1930)

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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #BertrandRussell #autonomy #bullying #cruelty #discrimination #folly #foolishness #heterodoxy #independence #individualism #judgment #nastiness #nationalism #prejudice #racism #sexism #stupidity #merit #virtue

A quotation from Bertrand Russell

Where the environment is stupid or prejudiced or cruel, it is a sign of merit to be out of harmony with it.

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
Conquest of Happiness, Part 1, ch. 9 “Fear of Public Opinion” (1930)

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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #BertrandRussell #autonomy #bullying #cruelty #discrimination #folly #foolishness #heterodoxy #independence #individualism #judgment #nastiness #nationalism #prejudice #racism #sexism #stupidity #merit #virtue

A quotation from Bertrand Russell

Where the environment is stupid or prejudiced or cruel, it is a sign of merit to be out of harmony with it.

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
Conquest of Happiness, Part 1, ch. 9 “Fear of Public Opinion” (1930)

More info about this quote: wist.info/russell-bertrand/792…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #BertrandRussell #autonomy #bullying #cruelty #discrimination #folly #foolishness #heterodoxy #independence #individualism #judgment #nastiness #nationalism #prejudice #racism #sexism #stupidity #merit #virtue

A quotation from Bertrand Russell

Where the environment is stupid or prejudiced or cruel, it is a sign of merit to be out of harmony with it.

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
Conquest of Happiness, Part 1, ch. 9 “Fear of Public Opinion” (1930)

More info about this quote: wist.info/russell-bertrand/792…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #BertrandRussell #autonomy #bullying #cruelty #discrimination #folly #foolishness #heterodoxy #independence #individualism #judgment #nastiness #nationalism #prejudice #racism #sexism #stupidity #merit #virtue

#SpaceX and the destruction of the launch mount has #devastated the #protected #wildlife area around the #explosion.
Does #Elon think that since #MINWR is near #KSC that he should launch near a wildlife sanctuary? MINWR came after KSC, and NASA has increased measures to protect wildlife from its activities.
Musk doesn't care.

CW: results of #negligent #cruelty to animals
https://www.flickr.com/photos/198261827@N08/sets/72177720307828410/

#SpaceX and the destruction of the launch mount has #devastated the #protected #wildlife area around the #explosion.
Does #Elon think that since #MINWR is near #KSC that he should launch near a wildlife sanctuary? MINWR came after KSC, and NASA has increased measures to protect wildlife from its activities.
Musk doesn't care.

CW: results of #negligent #cruelty to animals
https://www.flickr.com/photos/198261827@N08/sets/72177720307828410/

#SpaceX and the destruction of the launch mount has #devastated the #protected #wildlife area around the #explosion.
Does #Elon think that since #MINWR is near #KSC that he should launch near a wildlife sanctuary? MINWR came after KSC, and NASA has increased measures to protect wildlife from its activities.
Musk doesn't care.

CW: results of #negligent #cruelty to animals
https://www.flickr.com/photos/198261827@N08/sets/72177720307828410/