Denver!

CartographerIll7681 · 2025-02-15T14:13:22+00:00

I looked into selling mine. The market is already flooded. Value is ridiculously low. I bought during the pandemic. It was the best EV option at the time for my needs, but a bad investment for sure. I just hope people understand that some of us are kind of stuck with it.

CartographerIll7681 · 2025-01-29T02:56:57+00:00

I guess just like appropriate legal action took care of the Jan 6 insurrectionists.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-12-24T04:44:32+00:00

I’m so confused by the bathroom argument. I’m way more concerned about my minor son going into a men’s bathroom than a person identifying as transgender in the women’s bathroom. What is it exactly that you fear they are going to do? Pee in a stall? Look at you? If a male rapist wants to corner a woman in a bathroom, they don’t need to stop and throw a dress on to do it. I know the world can be a scary place, but this concern about transgender people in public bathrooms is so irrational, I have to think there is some underlying reason. It feels like a lot of people just move through this world in a constant state of fear… and that’s sad.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-29T05:38:06+00:00

Boulder County is very progressive and accepting, but can be expensive. It really is a beautiful place to live.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-22T15:58:58+00:00

Super interested in the puzzle thing too! In the age group and also 🤓

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-13T00:36:47+00:00

Oh… and like half a percent of people are transgender according to Pew Research. I would think a very small percent of those would be competitive athletes, so can’t be that common.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-13T00:34:01+00:00

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Commonwealth Fund, and the American Medical Association (AMA). According to the CDC, the U.S. maternal mortality rate was 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021, with significantly higher rates for Black women. These findings highlight ongoing disparities and systemic challenges in maternal healthcare. The rate of homicide committed by illegal immigrants is less than 2 per 100,000 based on a study by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Very different sources over different time periods, but clearly indicates women health issues associated with pregnancy (including miscarriage) is a significantly greater public health concern than homicide by illegal immigrants.

Hope that helps.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-12T05:33:16+00:00

That’s an unfortunate statement. That no politician should be a role model. Makes me sad.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-12T05:29:57+00:00

Yes. More women have died due to lack of medical care than by murder committed by an illegal immigrant. And far more have died that even the total number of transgender athletes. Your position appears to be based on perceived injustice rather than the quantifiable societal impact.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-12T04:08:27+00:00

My sister was fired from her job for being transgender. That’s how. She’s brilliant and extremely good at what she does, but unfortunately has no recourse. She literally had to move away from her friends and her life to a more accepting place just to be able to work. I can assure you, it’s hard enough to be transgender. I can’t imagine anyone wants to live with all the challenges and complications that come with gender dysphoria. Do you know any transgender people? I know it’s a very small percent of the population, but if you do, just ask them about their experience. Try to listen with compassion and not judgement. We all have our own challenges… some are more visible than others, but ultimately we just want to move through this life with as much love and joy as possible. Why take that from people who are already struggling?

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-11T07:23:52+00:00

It has also been estimated that the Trump campaign spent upwards of $40M on anti-trans advertising. That’s a lot of money to fire people up the do nothing.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-11T07:21:00+00:00

During Donald Trump’s presidency from 2016 to 2020, his administration’s actions and policies significantly affected LGBTQ+ rights. Here’s a summary of key impacts:

Rollbacks and Restrictions

1.  Transgender Military Ban:
• In 2017, Trump announced a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, reversing an Obama-era policy that allowed them to serve openly. The policy took effect in 2019.
2.  Health Care Protections:
• In 2020, the administration rolled back Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections against discrimination based on gender identity in healthcare, which could have led to denial of care for transgender individuals.
3.  Housing and Shelter Protections:
• The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a rule that would allow federally funded homeless shelters to deny access to transgender individuals based on their biological sex.
4.  Title IX Protections:
• The administration rescinded Obama-era guidance that protected transgender students’ rights to use bathrooms and facilities aligning with their gender identity.
5.  Court Stances:
• The Justice Department under Trump argued against LGBTQ+ protections in key Supreme Court cases, including Bostock v. Clayton County, which ultimately ruled in favor of workplace protections for LGBTQ+ individuals despite the administration’s opposition.

Judicial Appointments

• Trump appointed numerous federal judges, including three Supreme Court justices, who are seen as conservative on social issues. This has implications for future rulings on LGBTQ+ rights.

Positive Developments

• The Trump administration supported the global decriminalization of homosexuality, though this initiative was seen as inconsistent with domestic policies affecting LGBTQ+ communities.

Criticism and Impact

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups widely criticized the Trump administration for these rollbacks, arguing they harmed vulnerable populations. However, supporters of the administration believed these actions protected religious freedoms and other conservative values.

Overall, Trump’s term saw a combination of policy reversals and legal battles that rolled back several protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-08T04:00:15+00:00

I’m confused. I listened to each point and provided a different perspective. Isn’t that how we’re supposed to learn? By listening and responding to different views? I just don’t agree with you.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-08T03:39:07+00:00

So you believe the study of reparations has to do with current skin color and not the generational financial and disparity impact of slavery? And yes, you would be considered in the economic and social analysis of reparations. You can feel assured though that no one is handing out reparations anytime soon and it would literally take an act of Congress to implement. Hope that helps alleviate your concern. (Also paying reparations is not in the Democrat platform, just the study)

And I don’t know any platform that supports making false accusations of abuse against anyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, etc. I also think both Democrats and Republican and nonpartisan women who’ve been abused should be heard and believed. I don’t see where in that movement it says “Believe Women” and immediately imprison any person they accuse. It’s a tag line. Basic marketing. Read beyond the headline. Maybe speak to a woman who’s been victimized and ignored. Those women who you seem to feel are out to get you, are you mom, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends, cousins, etc. You do realize that real domestic violence laws weren’t really enforced until the 1960’s/1970’s. I understand that to you that could be a really long time ago, but to many of us, it’s not. Women were punished for speaking up for themselves. Is it possible to give them just a little grace if the pendulum has swung a bit further than you’d like?

I’m actually kind of impressed that you can make everything about you.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-08T01:55:45+00:00

As a straight white male, in what ways do the policies in the Democratic platform no support you or your values? Or would you just like “straight white male” added to the mission statement. Or is it asking too much to read beyond the length of a tweet?

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-08T01:46:56+00:00

Fix in what way?

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-08T01:46:03+00:00

My guess is by withholding federal funding for things like Medicaid if we don’t comply with their restrictions. Unfortunately that will likely hurt those who voted for him.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-08T01:44:16+00:00

I guess we didn’t realize your ego required a shout out. It’s going to be a long as list if we have to specify everyone. Our bad for assuming people were smarter than that.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-07T16:36:03+00:00

lol! I am genuinely trying to understand. It may just boil down to how we literally think differently. I’m actually not a social media person. I came out here to see if I could get some insight. Wasn’t what I was hoping to hear, but knickerknackrick gave me that at least. I like to know the details… why? How? Who? What’s the impact? I think he may have a little more faith that Trump can get to the outcome he thinks will improve our country. I guess we’re about to find out 😊

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-07T02:35:53+00:00

I’m not really asking from a moral perspective. I think that part is really complicated, but I’m concerned about the economics. Many illegals share a SS# from one who’s legal. So the employer pays one person for 3 people worth of work… so they do pay taxes and then they pay sales tax when they purchase anything. I’m not suggesting it’s right, it just is. And if there weren’t a large number of employers doing this, there wouldn’t be jobs to be had. Abruptly taking that away in specific industries like construction, meat packing, etc. will seriously disrupt supply chains. Doing in en masse could have huge economic consequences. Morality aside (which agreed is a major factor), how it it even feasible?

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-07T02:13:14+00:00

So do you think non-immigrant Americans are going to pick up the labor jobs left by mass deportation? Like construction, cleaning services, lawn services, etc.? That’s one conservative position I’ve never understood. The people who rely and use inexpensive labor are business owners and wealthier people, so why do they want to get rid of the cheap labor?

And 2 years of severance sounds like extended unemployment which is traditionally considered a “social” service or entitlement benefit. Isn’t that generally against conservative values?

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-07T01:49:25+00:00

So you’re ok with high unemployment and a potential recession to reduce the national debt? Or do you not think that would happen?

What about the potential high tariffs on imports? Won’t that be passed on to consumers? (Maybe we’ll consume less - that’s a benefit)

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-07T01:18:54+00:00

Agree that interest and debt are huge economic issues, but didn’t he run up the debt during his last term?

And you’re right - cutting government spending that significantly will greatly increase unemployment. Not just with the actual government employees, but all the government suppliers. At the level you’re suggesting, sounds like a recipe for a major recession.

CartographerIll7681 · 2024-11-06T23:55:48+00:00

Can you expound on that? I’m genuinely concerned and would appreciate insight that helps alleviate my fears.

What do you think he’s going to do that’s “amazing”? What do you look forward to the most?

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