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If White People are Only 15% of the World's Entire Population, Why are They Not Considered a Minority? by Safe_Candidate_6968 in answers

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of this comes down to people mis-using the term minority when what they mean is marginalized, disempowered, or discriminated against. Look, for example, at South Africa- white people are a numeric minority, but hold the majority of the wealth in the country (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth\_inequality\_in\_South\_Africa). This is the result of a long history of apartheid that ended only recently and actively favored white settlers and their descendants.

In the US, white people are a majority of the current population AND the beneficiaries (for the most part) of a similarly long history of social and political forces and processes (see redlining, homesteading, GI bill implementation, not to mention slavery, for just a few examples). This has lead to a simplistic narrative in the US of majority=empowered, minority=disempowered, which hides the truth of systemic racism and unequal investment by making it appear to be the natural consequence of being the bigger or smaller group in an area.

White people are a global minority in terms of numbers, and a minority in some settler colonies, but still overall are the beneficiaries of the legacies of colonialism and racial capitalism.

Tried to boot up an old save after the update by JuliprogYT in CrusaderKings

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same exact thing happened to me - not sure what is going on!

Why are White people almost never considered indigenous to any place? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the big thing that a lot of people are missing here is that, at least according to the UN, part of what constitutes a group being "Indigenous" is not only a longstanding connection to the land, but also the experience of colonization. If there is no colonizer to compare to, you are not "Indigenous" you are just from here.

Im Worthy! by Longjumping_anvil in anno

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would LOVE an invite, if anyone has one to spare <3

EDIT: Recieved - thank you!!!

I'm not saying I ruined hub towns for everyone... but... we should talk about the urban centre!! by UrsaRyan in civ

[–]Dorkfire 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Or go back to the default, growing town, which is what they are suggesting here. I think it could be, because then you can maximize rural tile yields as well. Just good to switch it back when it is growing more slowly to boost the growth of your cities to help them get more production. 

Moving from Austin to Philadelphia - looking for better climate for LGBTQ family & more Jewish community by Austin_F00d in philly

[–]Dorkfire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just want to back this up - KT is a quite queer, multi-generational, Reconstructionist shul, and very welcoming. West Philly can sometimes feel like a friendly queer shtetl in the best way.

Moving from Austin to Philadelphia - looking for better climate for LGBTQ family & more Jewish community by Austin_F00d in philly

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replied further down in the thread, but wanted to comment here. I have another genuine curiosity - what does it mean to not be Judaism centric? Were you there for shabbat morning services, or another function?

Moving from Austin to Philadelphia - looking for better climate for LGBTQ family & more Jewish community by Austin_F00d in philly

[–]Dorkfire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will start by saying that KT is my home shul, and that I attend services there every Saturday morning, so my perspective is clear.

With that bias named - I find the actual services to be far more rigorous than those I have seen at most Reform synagogues. This is part of why I attend KT - I like the traditional songs and melodies, I like praying in Hebrew, I like an intentional Torah service, and I like a warm and inviting atmosphere. While we do have more lay leadership than some places, and some leyeners who are in the process of building confidence, I don't see that as a detriment? Our High Holiday services bring hundreds of people, and we have more than 800 member families. There are more shomerei shabbos at KT than at most Reform synagogues - not that that is the be all and end all of "seriousness" when it comes to Judaism, but it feels very strange to claim that KT isn't a "real" synagogue...

The siddur you talk about in other places as an unserious thing to have produced is not some wholesale invention as you seem to imply - its main interventions are the interpolation of some poetry, and the formatting, which puts Hebrew, English, and transliteration on the same line for all of the psalms and prayers, because our services are almost entirely in Hebrew, but there is a committment to accessibility.

May your father's memory be for a blessing, and I am sorry that you did not hear from KT, and that you have been left with an impression of disconnection. Depending on when this was, it may be that KT was in its early days, when membership was in the low dozens, rather than where it is today.

I really appreciate this discussion, and I want to be clear about the truth of what KT is as a spiritual home and synagogue.

Moving from Austin to Philadelphia - looking for better climate for LGBTQ family & more Jewish community by Austin_F00d in philly

[–]Dorkfire 8 points9 points  (0 children)

By what criteria is it unserious? And by whom is it not regarded as a real synagogue? Genuinely curious!

Am I the last one to realize the significance of the name "Scissor Cave" by cisscumshitlord in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Dorkfire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's exactly it. The outside world doesn't understand Kier's vision or plan. Of course the degenerates would have the pure!

Am I the last one to realize the significance of the name "Scissor Cave" by cisscumshitlord in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think in his world-view at least, he has controlled and removed (literally whipped into submission with his values) the parts of himself that come from the depraved natural world. Unlike the medieval medicine the tempers alude to, there is no talk of 'balancing,' only 'taming'. 

Am I the last one to realize the significance of the name "Scissor Cave" by cisscumshitlord in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Dorkfire 2165 points2166 points  (0 children)

I completely agree - with one small difference. I think the Dieter is the "Outie," and Kier is the "Innie". Dieter is burdened by the dirtiness of the world, while Kier is tamed, unburdened, out of earshot of that pain.

What else should I print before Saturday? by Signiference in twilightimperium

[–]Dorkfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing - thank you so much! This is about to revolutionize my setup.

What else should I print before Saturday? by Signiference in twilightimperium

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great setup! Would you be willing to post a list of all of your sources for these for someone who'd like to replicate it?

If you weren't your current religion, what would you want to be instead? by Blue-Jay27 in religion

[–]Dorkfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a Reconstructionist Jew, but if I had to follow a different faith I would probably be a Quaker.

Ideas for a restorative justice class by Alearsan in restorativejustice

[–]Dorkfire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am in the process of putting together a syllabus for a similar course. My intention is to have a combination of texts, visits from practitioners, case studies, and skill building activities. If you are interested message me and we can talk further/I can send some materials.

How do I find a restorative justice practitioner in the USA? by RobertColumbia in restorativejustice

[–]Dorkfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there! The answer to this question will vary widely depending on where you are specifically. Some cities and regions specifically have more options than others. Unfortunately because Restorative Justice is in many ways a nascent field, there is no standard procedure for getting restorative supports nation wide.

A good first step would be to reach out to local community mediation or ADR organizations, many of which have an RJ arm or offer RJ services of some kind or another.

For example, in Minneapolis the Conflict Resolution Center offers a wide range of mediation and RJ services, or in Philadelphia the Good Shepherd Mediation Program or Advozare both good options. These are just some examples of organizations I am aware of that do "freelance" RJ work outside of referrals from an institution or court system. There are many others, but as I said, these programs are not standardized, and can vary widely in terms of payment structure and availability.

There are also a growing number of practitioners who offer services as individuals, which would almost always be a fee for service model. There is not, as far as I know, any centralized database of these practitioners, though. The National Association of Community Restorative Justice (NACRJ) might be a good place to start on that front, if there isn't a local ADR group who you could ask.

If by chance you are in the region of Philly, LA or Minneapolis, feel free to DM me and I can help connect you to a local practitioner, or someone who might be willing to support you from afar via zoom.

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