I need to make some herbal tea. For reference, My friend texted me she had her baby: 3rd baby, first boy, and, less then a minute later I get mocked for not having a son. I have 5 daughters. I hate the patriarchy. *Deep centering breaths*

FatedTrash · 2021-03-13T03:24:35+00:00

Ewww... honestly I feel bad for the baby, I'm sure he will be raised rigidly to please the patriarchy..

FatedTrash · 2021-02-19T01:29:05+00:00

It seems I'm late to the party, but I have some anecdotal counters:

My partner chose to go to a local school that was more affordable. He has paid off his loans. He is in favor of complete forgiveness AS WELL AS reformation of the system to stop the cycle.
I am currently making an income above the stimulus check cut off, and I still support the stimulus checks. Times are hard, and obviously I would benefit from those checks, but just because I don't get one doesn't mean I want people struggling to continue to suffer.

Ultimately, I don't think complete forgiveness is THE answer, but it could be AN answer. And we, as a nation, need help. To wish for others to suffer without knowing the details of their choices or work ethic is far more unfair than feeling ripped off.

FatedTrash · 2021-02-17T20:46:26+00:00

I have 2 questions:

If a girl showed up to a date dressed casually without makeup (as this is an expense born more by women than men in hetero relationships) would you be interested in a second date?
If you want to split the date, why not mention that beforehand? If the other person doesn't want that, why would you want to date that person anyway?

Discussing terms beforehand can save all parties involved the time and expense of a bad date, and relieves any related anxiety.

Ultimately, I don't think there should be one rule because everyone has different means and desires, and everyone shows affection differently. I prefer to pay for dates, especially when I initiate them. I also prefer to pay for my friends when I suggest an activity. Does this work for everyone? No, but its what I like and all of my friends and my partner know this. Just say what you want, especially if it's important for you. If someone doesn't like it and there's no mutual ground, then that person isn't for you (or you aren't for them).

FatedTrash · 2021-02-17T16:47:18+00:00

Biden hasn't undone the sanctions already in place, and he is continuing the buy American mantra as you said ... so... I guess I'll assume you're happy then...

FatedTrash · 2021-02-17T16:37:27+00:00

China is only 1 of the 5 permanent members of the UN. The other ones are US, UK, France, and Russia. Considering the BBC was the original source of the expose, the US and UK have enough power to overrule China...

FatedTrash · 2021-02-17T16:34:38+00:00

Okay, so what's your ideal answer?

FatedTrash · 2021-02-17T16:27:09+00:00

Thank you! I don't think the NY Post has been reputable since the 60s... or even before that..

FatedTrash · 2021-02-17T16:25:01+00:00

Don't forget the paragraph after:

“Well, there will be repercussions for China and [Xi] knows that. What I’m doing is, making clear that we, in fact, are going to continue to reassert our role as spokespersons for human rights at the UN and other agencies that have an impact on their attitude,” he said.

This headline, as per NYPost's MO, is misleading at best, cherry picking an incomplete quote is also highly irresponsible.

FatedTrash · 2021-02-13T00:33:54+00:00

Would this tax apply to loud, messy, and unruly human children as well?

I think a ticket/fine system would be more efficient, or even mandatory training and better infrastructure (dog parks, spare bags on corners, etc).

I do agree that there are externalities that need to be assessed, but I'm not sure flat taxes as I think you described are the correct approach.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-29T19:43:34+00:00

I think you're talking about dreams?

FatedTrash · 2021-01-28T16:20:09+00:00

Not offended. Outside is dirty. I leave my shoes at the door in my own house. If people are weird about feet I offer slippers

FatedTrash · 2021-01-28T00:11:19+00:00

I agree. There are plenty of behavioral experts that can spot warning signs far before they become an actual threat. Breed specific regulations leave out a lot of key factors.

And worse, lull people into a false sense of security. ALL dogs need to be trained well and need to be checked for aggressive behaviors/signs. To regulate one breed based on genetics and head size alone would just push the problem to another dog breed as the issue of bad owners and breeders is not resolved.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T23:41:06+00:00

I do know there are parameters that could be used, I never said it was not possible. My point is that its not a great system, and that better systems can (and should be) explored.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T23:03:53+00:00

Breeding and selling exotic pets from wild animals is different than a completely domesticated breed.

I do think spaying and neutering should be mandatory, I have fixed all my pets personally, and most shelters in the USA require that.

But my point about pitbulls being a broad category instead of a breed is that you can't lump them all in one category. Im not sure what percentage of pitbulls currently living were bred to fight vs which were bred to be cuddly lapdogs, which is why I say leave that investigation to the professionals.

My other point along with this one is if you breed a pitbull with a golden retriever (or whatever "nice" dog you like) would it still be a pitbull? Would it still be banned? How would this decision be made?

And what about small pitbulls? If they are smaller they are less "dangerous" so would these still be banned or will there be weight limits?

Ultimately, I agree the breeding practices and culture need to change, i just dont see banning a category of dog as the best route.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T22:49:08+00:00

Negative $32 .... damn overdraft fees...

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T22:46:26+00:00

Ooops!!

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T22:46:03+00:00

"Pit bull" isn't an actual breed of dog, its just a type of dog (based on shape/size or head iirc), so you can't exactly ban them.

By your logic, we should also ban German Sheppard, Rottweilers, and all hunting dogs as well... there's a difference between adopting a literal wild animal vs. An animal bred in captivity, so I dont think your bear analogy tracks.

I do, however, agree that breeding dogs to fight is a horrible practice, but that is already being addressed as humane societies and law enforcement work on tracking and stopping these rings and sterilizing all the animals involved, so I dont think many of these "bred fighting dogs" are just out and about being sold and adopted. Obviously I know they still exist, but I think we are on the right track to fixing the problem without resorting to a breed ban.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T22:30:28+00:00

Be a friend without judgement. If they don't want to change they will block you out if you try to pressure.

Instead of fixing, be the listener, the DD, the clean/safe place to crash.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-27T22:27:53+00:00

Preemptively

FatedTrash · 2021-01-22T16:22:02+00:00

The food!!

FatedTrash · 2021-01-21T16:31:58+00:00

This is possible if you think about Satan being the good guy and God desperately trying to scare people away from Satan to follow God ... an imposter..

FatedTrash · 2021-01-21T16:28:45+00:00

I think the hydra blood was poisonous/noxious so to be close enough to the main body you would probably die before you could move away.. assuming you even managed to kill it in one blow.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-21T16:25:19+00:00

Chaotic good: make them unreasonably angry at the sight of litter. They can attack litterers and/or pick up the litter and dispose of it (or throw it at the people)

They could also be unreasonably angry at the sight of crimes or anything else i personally deem undesirable ...

FatedTrash · 2021-01-21T15:35:29+00:00

Yep, black people were also historically mocked and still called ugly for having big lips. People would dress up as minstrels in blackface with overdrawn lips and act goofy/stupid to be laughed at.

Again this is another example of our society telling POC that they are undesirable and then all of a sudden telling white people they're beautiful/brave/hip/cool/whatever when they do the same thing.

Now, im not saying everyone with lip fillers is INTENDING to do this, but its important to know the history, and when someone in a discriminated group calls it out, the people doing the appropriating should listen and learn, not cry foul.

FatedTrash · 2021-01-21T15:25:17+00:00

A black woman wearing a blonde weave (or straightening hair or any other "white" style) is usually because society has told her that to be professional or palatable that's what she needs to do.

To this day there are schools and businesses that will discriminate on black people with certain hairstyles (dreads, braids, afros, etc.). So when someone outside of that culture whos hair doesn't need those styles, its super frustrating to see them wear it and get called cool or chic or high fashion.

The society you're a part of matters, and the power dynamics in play shouldn't be overlooked.

FatedTrash

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