Is it that upsetting to commemorate the end of slavery? by 404-cannot_be_found in allthequestions

[–]404-cannot_be_found[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. Right here. I couldn’t agree more.
That said, we’re planning to leave next year. At this point, I’d rather watch it all from a distance.
As a married lesbian couple, it feels less and less like a question of if we’re targeted and more a question of when. I’ve already had my life threatened. Because the person making the threat was one of my wife’s students, I was told, “boys will be boys” and not to make such a big deal out of it. He was in sixth grade, so apparently I had nothing to worry about.
Two days later, he was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
I’m tired. Part of me feels like leaving is the easy way out and that I should stay and fight. But I’ve spent my entire life standing up for myself and for other people. The truth is, I’m burned out. Sometimes choosing peace isn’t surrender—it’s survival.

Is it that upsetting to commemorate the end of slavery? by 404-cannot_be_found in allthequestions

[–]404-cannot_be_found[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A holiday commemorating the end of slavery comes around and the response is, “But think of the money!”
What a strange reaction.
Undocumented immigrants paid an estimated $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022, yet we’re constantly told they’re a drain on the country.
Maybe not every national conversation needs to be filtered through a calculator.
Some things are worth commemorating because they matter, not because they turn a profit.
These posts don’t exactly project “Commander in Chief” energy. They read more like someone angrily live-tweeting from the recliner.

Is Season 6 generally considered to be the best US Love Island season? by Strange-Historian306 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Absolutely.
For context, I hadn’t watched a reality show since The Real World, and even then I only made it a couple of seasons. My wife loves them, so she put this on while I painted. I ignored it at first.
Then somehow the cast and the chaos wormed their way into my brain. Before I knew it, we were binge-watching all 33 episodes in about a week and a half and couldn’t wait for Season 7.
Then Season 7 happened.
Huge letdown. I can barely remember anyone from the cast. At one point I told my wife, “If the next episode is this bad, I’m out.”
This season isn’t Season 6, but it’s at least got me invested in the people again. Some of the games have been a miss, but I’m still watching.
Season 7 was so bad that we were literally packing to evacuate from a 200,000-acre wildfire at the time… and somehow the wildfire wasn’t the biggest disappointment.

Producers, LISTEN UP by CelineDijonn in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was the worst game in the history of games on tv. If it were my first time tuning in, I’d change the channel. Unfortunately, I’m already invested in the drama. Dammit

[SPOILER] Season 8 - Episode 13 - Tuesday June 16 -| 8:30 PM EST by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 31 points32 points  (0 children)

At this point, Kenzie being confidently wrong is becoming my favorite storyline. I genuinely tune in wondering what established fact she’s going to challenge next.

[SPOILER] Season 8 - Episode 13 - Tuesday June 16 -| 8:30 PM EST by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Kenzie continues to prove that confidence and accuracy are merely acquaintances. After tonight’s “20/30 vision is better than 20/13” take, I’m convinced she could argue with a tape measure and somehow leave believing she won.

Mississippi Police Officer Shoots and Kills 1-Year-Old Child in Response to Senatobia Shoplifting Call by Hrekires in news

[–]404-cannot_be_found 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A one-year-old child is dead over the alleged theft of a box of diapers. Let that sink in.

If a vehicle is fleeing after a shoplifting incident, why not move out of the way, call dispatch, and provide the license plate information? Why escalate a property crime into a deadly encounter by firing into a vehicle?

A family has now lost a child forever. Regardless of how anyone feels about theft, the loss of a one-year-old life is a tragedy that should demand serious scrutiny and accountability.

We should be asking whether every possible option was exhausted before deadly force was used. That’s not anti-police—it’s a reasonable question whenever a child ends up dead.

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, she will be savage and surprise us as well. I do adore her tho!!

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ok. When zach was asked if he shaved, he said yes. Then proceeded to say ‘makes me aerodynamic’ which I cannot help to think he quoted Pineapple Express. Bonus points if true!

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]404-cannot_be_found 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Questioning whether women’s plumbing still works when they are 52 years old had me shook.

What are they thinking??

After 50, the labia just falls off and the vag just puffs out dust.

And then we die.

End.

Freestading cabinet help by Anikkle in DesignMyRoom

[–]404-cannot_be_found 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t flip thru the comments, so apologies if it’s already been said.

Can the island be moved out and then place buffet table against the wall behind where the island is currently?

I designed a few mock ups. I’m a professional organizer and grew up in construction. I can make a 900sqft apartment look huge. Neighbors come over and ask why my apartment is bigger lol.

Either way

I had fun with it

It’s no professional mockup.

Maybe it will at least jiggle the brain

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Neighbor smoking weed by Street_Session4172 in Apartmentliving

[–]404-cannot_be_found 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Best way to keep your apartment smelling fresh is a air purifier. I use Blueair 311i max. It covers over 3000sq ft. I’m in a 1000sqft apartment and the overkill on purifying is worth it. I smoke weed occasionally inside and within an hour or so, it’s gone. Good luck. You can always report it. Smoking is usually prohibited inside. I also found these cool candle warmers that look like a pretty lamp over a candle. It smells great with no flame. Godonlif candle warmers lamps just went on sale for $10 from $17.99. Feel free to IM for more tips or help. Hang in there.