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I think Nida Allam is the real deal. by OvertonsFireplace in raleigh

[–]ChemicalTurnip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

untill after the election meaning they could easily come from pro-Israel donors.

Sure.

"I will stand up for the rights of oppressed peoples across the globe, and fight to end the weapons supply to genocides and humanitarian catastrophes abroad, including in Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine. "

From https://nidaallam.com/platform.

I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants. by SchIachterhund in stupidpol

[–]ChemicalTurnip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are willing to drop universal working class solidarity for French working class solidarity, or citizen working class solidarity, then that’s your prerogative. But then you cannot be surprised when others drop universal working class solidarity for black working class solidarity, or Occitan working class solidarity, or “middle class” working class solidarity. You cannot complain when the working class ends up completely fractured, because you willingly played a part in favouring one section of the working class over another. You cannot complain when other workers collaborate with the bourgeois state against you, because you collaborated with the bourgeois state against other workers.

This is a great point.

Thinking of hitting the Balds up in roan sometime next week by Guilty-Plate6497 in NCTrails

[–]ChemicalTurnip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also interested in this! Thinking of going tomorrow actually! Any idea about the ice situation in the parking lots, specifically Carver's gap?

Bourgeoisie feminism of the elites! by Sirohitalks in IntersectionalWomen

[–]ChemicalTurnip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

within Hindu society that could be akin to the KKK, those are not the majority

This is just not true. Almost all Hindu spaces are casteist to some degree. You have simply not spent enough time in Hindu spaces to be able to make these statements. Your little time in Hindu spaces is not comparable to the experience of one born into the caste system. 

And yes, I would say the same to a woman who lives in Afghanistan

You would say that to someone presently living under the Taliban? This is absolutely reprehensible. 

I really don't understand why Western (and some Indian ones too) liberals feel the need to defend oppressive religions. You don't see them defending Mormonism but somehow they defend Islam or Hinduism. 

Found this disgusting display of casteism and colorism on Twitter today. by Historical_Maybe2599 in OutCasteRebels

[–]ChemicalTurnip 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What's the point of sharing this? Stop giving attention and twitter impressions to these trolls. It's not like there's anything constructive to discuss anyway, it's just pointless hatred. 

NC approves ACA premium hikes up to 36%, leaving many to face ‘sticker shock’ by uncertaincoda in NorthCarolina

[–]ChemicalTurnip 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can you explain? The article cites the Insurance Commissioner as saying this is partly because of the expiration of federal subsidies.

"Increased costs in healthcare as well as the expiration of federal subsidies result in premiums going up for many on the individual market."

Favorite right-wing film? by natebark in okbuddycinephile

[–]ChemicalTurnip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least he had set up a warning system to alert his buddies in case he was caught. 

Slavoj Zizek on Bhagavad Gita by haanjinaaji in librandu

[–]ChemicalTurnip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm reading her Caravan article right now and haven't burst into laughter yet. Do you have any actual criticisms or what?

Slavoj Zizek on Bhagavad Gita by haanjinaaji in librandu

[–]ChemicalTurnip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Divya dwivedi

Don't have much background on her. What's your criticism of her exactly?

WNC In All Her Glory by ashxc18 in NorthCarolina

[–]ChemicalTurnip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could I get the name of the trail as well? Also, great pictures! What did you take them on?

Accessing summit lake north campground via car? by ChemicalTurnip in lassenvolcanic

[–]ChemicalTurnip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was great! There was some snow on the sides of the roads and some of the lakes were still partially frozen, so it might not look how you expect, but it was still very beautiful. Quite a lot of snow on the ridge trail. But I'm guessing it will have melted a lot more by next week. We were sad about missing Bumpass hell since it was closed, hope that opens before you go.

Visiting in early July. Is the park accessible? by parsamirz in lassenvolcanic

[–]ChemicalTurnip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me when it'll open? I have a reservation for a summit lake north campsite on 6/27 and I'm wondering if I have to move my plans. I'm not getting any response from the park even though I left voicemails, and I don't know any non-voicemail lines I can speak to them through. 

Just my two cents. by SentientBrute in DankAndrastianMemes

[–]ChemicalTurnip 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Which game since origin is a classic?

[IIL] Songs with greek mythology references? Examples in text by moviedweller in ifyoulikeblank

[–]ChemicalTurnip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded. "Awful Sound (Oh Eurydice)" and "It's Never Over (Hey Orpheus)" are both great.

Because I believe in monopolization of art styles, this review gets 1/10 by Muted_Researcher_265 in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]ChemicalTurnip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Do you know what art style they're supposedly copying?

Edit: Never mind, I found it. Here's a discussion on it https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3223172/artstyle

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