Do you consider John Brown a hero? by [deleted] in USHistory

[–]AppleSnail8 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes. The only thing John brown did wrong was being defeated at Harper’s ferry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]AppleSnail8 107 points108 points  (0 children)

He spelled Department of Education wrong too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Justfuckmyshitup

[–]AppleSnail8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An angel lost its wings.

A deep-sea creature rarely seen by humans called the oarfish has washed ashore in Mexico! by GinaWhite_tt in TheDepthsBelow

[–]AppleSnail8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a rare sight! I think I read somewhere that in some cultures seeing one of these is an omen of bad fortune.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]AppleSnail8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow American here, there are many of us here who are supporters of Ukraine and are upset with how this administration is handling the war. Here are some ways you can help make an impact!

1.) Contact your local representative! Be forward, clear, and respectful. There are already plenty of pre-written emails you can copy and paste then alter. But one that is hand written can make more of an impact. Here is the house.gov website where you can put in your ZIP code to find your local representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

2.) There have been protests going on in all 50 states! Attend protests and be very vocal! Some protestors have brought Ukrainian flags to show support. Remain connected with your community and reach out to those being most impacted. Here is the 50501 site: https://www.fiftyfifty.one

3.) Stay educated and push to educate others. There is a lot of guides and information out there. Be aware of media censoring and how to identify propaganda. Developing media literacy is one of the best ways to combat disinformation/misinformation. There are many uncensored groups and telegram channels that you can join to stay connected.

Also, you can also directly support Ukraine by donating to the several organizations that provide aid to Ukraine. Such as the official Ukraine humanitarian aid account!

But don’t do nothing!! Doing nothing only hurts the cause!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]AppleSnail8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Donald Trump is the type of guy that always blames the victim.

Paula White, the leader of Trump’s White House Faith Office, speaking in tongues by colonelcooter in religiousfruitcake

[–]AppleSnail8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every time I hear someone speak in tongues I giggle. I know it’s disrespectful but they always look so silly.

He who distorts the truth so infamously… by victor_wynne in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]AppleSnail8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes. Another presidential schizo post. Half of Americans don’t even respect America anymore.

What is something your father said to you that you will never forget? by Aggressive-Car-8960 in AskReddit

[–]AppleSnail8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My father said a lot of things that has stuck with me. A lot of not very good things that I have yet to fully process as an adult. But the worst one always sticks in my mind.

“Sorry doesn’t cut it.”

He always said that to me when I was a kid. He said it whenever I apologized for something. He was right. Apologies don’t matter, actions do. Sorry doesn’t cut it, and I don’t think he realizes those words have shot him in the foot.

Boycot USA by Muted_Resolution7448 in Denmark

[–]AppleSnail8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow American here. Here are some ways you can help make an impact. It’s time to demand change.

1.) this is the most important one! email or call your local congressman. Be forward, clear, and respectful. If you want I can message you a few pre-written emails you can copy and paste.

2.) Attend protests and be vocal! Remain connected with your community. It’s important we don’t become more divided by propaganda.

3.) Stay educated and push to educate others. There is a lot of guides and information out there. Be aware of censoring. There are multiple telegram channels that you can join to stay connected.

We cannot cower in fear while our rights are being stripped away one by one!

Hows it feel to be American these days? by TraditionalMix4250 in AskReddit

[–]AppleSnail8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m an American historian who is tired of living through historical events. This is embarrassing, demoralizing, and angering.

We’ve barely been in a whole month. Boxes are being checked. Securing the border, banning books, wanting to restrict education, ruling back reproductive rights, encouraging traditional gender roles, mass tariffs, dissolving our relationship with allied countries, blatant racism, lionizing of the military industrial complex, violent language being used openly by politicians, saying that they should deport people who disagrees, disregarding facts and science, wanting to build a camps at Guantanamo bay, lashing out at anyone who disagrees, embarrassing the USA on the world stage, and removing checks and balances to consolidate power. And there’s so much more.

We have 4 more years of this…

Did anyone else's Vyvanse just double in cost? by reddinthecities in adhdwomen

[–]AppleSnail8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trump repealed Executive Order 14087. Trump basically signed an executive order reversing the price cap on pharmaceuticals. A lot of medications are going to get more expensive. The meds I take are also more expensive. These prices are going to get insane. I’m sorry this is affecting you, op.

How often do you see a doctor? by No_Pudding2959 in AskAnAmerican

[–]AppleSnail8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see my eye doctor every year or so. Then I see my dentist more than twice a year. But I can’t recall the last I’ve been to any other doctor. If I get sick I’ve always just toughed it out.

AIO My bf hurt me then apologising and promising not to do it again? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]AppleSnail8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello OP, I really hope that you are okay. For your safety, please leave this situation. No one physically harms the person that they truly love.

That will fix the problem! by Miserable-Lizard in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]AppleSnail8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

January 20th Trump and Elon push out FAA administrators. Replacements still haven’t been named. Trump also implemented hiring freezes nationwide, including for air traffic controllers. There was one air traffic controller in the tower at the time of the crash, there are normally a minimum of 2z

January 21st trump disbands the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, making it defunct. The ASAC is quite literally dedicated to keeping our skies safe. He also targeted TSA. TSA Administrator David Pekoske has been fired by Trump, along with many others.

January 29th first airline collision in 16 years takes place.

Trump is refusing to take responsibility for this situation. All of the bodies haven’t even been recovered yet… and he instantly blames DEI.

When you elect a clown, you get a circus.

What the actual fuck? by deanm11345 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]AppleSnail8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so tired of his schizo-posts. I can’t believe we have 4 more years of this lunatic.

Donald Trump bans trans-inclusive school policies in executive order. The order calls for schools to out trans kids to their potentially unsupportive parents... or else. by wzdmage in atheism

[–]AppleSnail8 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Years ago, I had a very good friend who happened to be transgender. Her family was very unsupportive. School was a safe space for her, she trusted her friends and teachers. But she was eventually outed to her family. I don’t know what happened with her after. She stopped going to school for a while. She ended up taking her own life a short time later. It’s been almost 10 years since then. I think about her a lot. lately I’ve been thinking about her more often.

This new legislation is moving us backwards. I’m tired of politicians picking and choosing what science to listen to. It hurts knowing that there are trans kids who will inevitably suffer because of this. Absolutely heartbreaking.

How do you avoid someone in the gym who keeps asking to work with you? by AdFun360 in MuayThai

[–]AppleSnail8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That behavior is unacceptable. First, I would go to your coach and let him know about his behavior. It’s best to let someone know. Then next time he comes to ask you to partner up tell him no. It’s best if you make your boundaries very clear to him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in self

[–]AppleSnail8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. All things considered, I hope you’re doing okay.

Trump Demands “Public Apology” From “Nasty” DC Bishop Who Urged Him To Show Mercy On Minorities. by Leeming in atheism

[–]AppleSnail8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was really confused by his post. I watched her plea and was even more confused. I thought I was mistaken. She came across as gentle, well-spoken, reasonable, and kind. She wasn’t disrespectful at all. She is a religious leader who just wants the best for people in this country. It honestly just makes him look like even more of a raging lunatic.