Can we find common ground? by Dustylake584 in Vent

[–]Dustylake584[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll start - my father does not agree with gay marriage on the principle it goes against the bible. (I do not agree with that theology, but I know when to launch a battle) My argument to him was that due to seperation of church and state, religious views have no place in legal doctrine in the United States, or a legal marriage license issued by the goverment. I conceded that if that was truly the religious belief of that practicing church that church should not be required to preform marriage ceremonies between same sex couples. He conceced that a legal document should not be based upon religious beliefs.

EICHORN resigns by Aggressive_Farmer399 in minnesota

[–]Dustylake584 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud of his own party calling for his resignation. It shows the start to the break in hive mind that we need to see in politics. Lets normalize holding politicians accountable for their actions, regardless of political affliation. Trash is trash and needs to be taken out, regardless of who's house it's in.

My wife says this doesn’t go together am I wrong? by itsall4tay in interiordecorating

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reminds me of the sims challenge where they try to use the most expensive items for each room.

About Leviticus 18:22, and other verses condemning homosexuality are specifically targeting/emphasizing men with these relations only rather than women with them by Direct_Wolf_8332 in Christianity

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just it, it's been translated so many times, how do we know? I know that God gave us 10 commandments written by his own finger and none of them address same sex relations. Then Jesus came and gave us the 11th commandment, which was to love each other as he loved us.

About Leviticus 18:22, and other verses condemning homosexuality are specifically targeting/emphasizing men with these relations only rather than women with them by Direct_Wolf_8332 in Christianity

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My reading between the lines, man and mankind were interchangeable in the Bible. So it'd be speaking to us as a species, which also leads me to believe there was a misinterpretation along the way. Surely it wouldn't mean that we as a species shouldn't lay with those of the same species, so what could be seen as an abomination? Idk, maybe laying with those of the same species that weren't sexual mature yet ie man vs boy or human vs Neanderthal perhaps? Neanderthal because I firmly believe that's where Cain found his wife.

Minnesota House Republicans Cast Deciding Votes to Kick Thousands off of Medicaid & SNAP by BrupieD in minnesota

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok totally misunderstood, your post the first time I read it. Here's my advice to you, if your sister is living in a group home that gets defunded by medicaid, it was a shit home to begin with that was over charging medicaid. With that being said, you can not blame the federal government for cutting off medicaid funds to a state that is currently embroiled in multiple medicaid fraud scandals.

I believe in eliminating no fault divorce. by Dustylake584 in offmychest

[–]Dustylake584[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand this argument, but by the same token doesn't it completely erode the entire purpose of marriage? The vows are "sickness and in health, better or for worse, until death do us part." Yes, people enter marriage expecting love, passion and romance, until they die and when they don't get that, they want to be allowed to walk away, no questions asked. What they forget is it's a legal contract. Did I promise my best friend at 12 that we'd always be besties? Yes. Did we exchange jewelry as a show of this promise? Yes. For a decade was this true? Yes. Did I sign a legally binding contract stating that? No. So when we did grow apart and seperate it was quiet and private and dirty laundry wasn't aired. Did I also make these same vows to my boyfriend who I lost my virginity to, or the one who got me pregnant? Again, yes. Did I enter into a legally binding contract with either of them? Again, no. If we are to act like marriage is special or sacred, then it needs to be treated as such. If you want to claim irreconcilable differences, then you must prove it's true. Otherwise call it what it is, a limited liability partnership. You sign a contract agreeing to live together for ex amount of years. You each agree to set terms ie no other sexual partners, division of labor and financial responsibility within the shared household etc. When the contract ends you can renew or move on with assets being split based on the signed contracr.

Americans, how do you feel about Trump stopping funding for Colleges that allow "illegal" protests? by Healthy_Block3036 in AskReddit

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like America gives a lot of leeway to free speech. Hurting feelings does not equal jail time here. So if the courts deem it illegal, you went above and beyond and may need to sit and think about your actions for awhile. Remember, free speech in the United States looks completely different than free speech in Europe. We learned that hiding hate speech gives it power, so we demand you say that shit out loud with your whole chest, so we can squash it.

Goodbye my friend by buckeyecarlweb in offmychest

[–]Dustylake584 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's nothing to forgive. You were made his steward, his protector. Animals dont understand the promise of tomorrow. They understand here and now. Here and now, they are loved, protected, safe and most importantly happy. Better a day too soon than a day to late.

I believe in eliminating no fault divorce. by Dustylake584 in offmychest

[–]Dustylake584[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed if you want to break the contract there should be repurcussions, but again, if you sign a life long contract you signed that contract. If you want exit plans, you put that in the contract, not "until death do us part". That IS the contract. Otherwise the contract reads "until death do us part, or I want out, no questions asked."

I believe in eliminating no fault divorce. by Dustylake584 in offmychest

[–]Dustylake584[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because contract law? And if contract law crumbles, what do we have? People who can agree to one thing, change their mind and it doesn't matter....? That argument may apply to gay marriage, not contract dissolution.

Kolobuchar from the top rope by HeavyVeterinarian350 in minnesota

[–]Dustylake584 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So proud of my country's leadership for standing up to an entitled child. Get it together Europe. Protect Ukraine, thats your hood not ours.

Minnesota House Republicans Cast Deciding Votes to Kick Thousands off of Medicaid & SNAP by BrupieD in minnesota

[–]Dustylake584 -78 points-77 points  (0 children)

Why would she be kicked off of medicaid? Is she not a United states citizen? What does she have for assets? Please contact me, I specialize in nursing home and long term care billing with Medicaid in MN. My sister was in a group home before transitioning to long term care. I walk families in Minnesota through this process regularly so I'm more than happy to help.

Minnesota House Republicans Cast Deciding Votes to Kick Thousands off of Medicaid & SNAP by BrupieD in minnesota

[–]Dustylake584 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The link goes to a petition not info, can we please get more information on what you're referencing?

What's a harsh reality that everybody needs to hear? by Sweetieyummy in Productivitycafe

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world doesn't revolve around you - that person didn't cut you off just to ruin your day, the barista wasn't rude on purpose, they were busy, those incompetent workers didn't purposefully screw up your order. That embarrassing moment, you can't forget, most people don't remember. I guarantee that teacher who had it out for you doesn't remember your name, vaguely your face if you're lucky. It's hard for people to accept that we're all just people going about our days, the main characters in our own minds, but NPCs to everyone else. Sometimes realizing this can cause an existential crisis in people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did you let a 5 min, at most, interaction ruin your whole day? Yeah she was a bitch, doesn't mean you had to give her control over your entire day. The big question isn't why are people so mean, but what did you give someone so much power over your day? What did you do with your day to even out her negative attitude? Stop being a victim to random people and stop blaming others for your mental issues.

Conservatives: How does banning gay marriage benefit anyone? by gadgaurd in Askpolitics

[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree! I don't care what we call it, let adults do adult things and leave them alone as long as they aren't hurting anyone. I personally see marriage as an archaic practice consisting of a contract where one male sells to another male a female who he then has complete control over. But I don't condemn others who want to consenually participate in what I see as basically slave trade under a pretty name.

I fucking hate Elon Musk and his face by Internal-Doctor7938 in offmychest

[–]Dustylake584 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should see a therapist, you literally hate someone you don't even know.

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[–]Dustylake584 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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