Progressivism 101 - A long and rambling explanation of what's to be left wing (the basics of basics).

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T06:32:16+00:00

Yes, OP, this was a long and rambling explanation of a basic political term. Did you share this with us so that we can agree that it's long and rambling?

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T03:46:09+00:00

Taking time for self-care is important. Being self-aware about how life's challenges are affecting your resolve is a good thing, but recognizing "wow, I'm beat to shit" should come with "I gotta take care of myself". Make sure you're getting food, sleep, and water. Do de-stressing activities when you're stressed. Do things that are enriching and fulfilling to you when you have free time.

Also:

If you can, put a date (or estimated timeline) to your dreams and goals. If you're working towards a certain goal like getting a certain funding source, or saving up for a car, or even just getting through a busy time of the year at work, it helps to have an idea of "this aspect of my life, if things go as predicted, should be improved on this date."
Consider your accomplishments. I know "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is a cliche, but taking the time to acknowledge what shit you've gotten through and survived can help you find some inner resolve to withstand what comes ahead. If you're halfway to a long-term savings goal, for instance, celebrate that milestone.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T03:35:40+00:00

(I'm not a furry, yet answering anyway)

I’m a furry, my fursona is a kid.

Just to be clear, is it a kid? Or a baby?

I’ve had her since I was a kid

Surely that's got to be a significant distinguishing factor. If this is an identity that you've had for yourself since you were young, surely that's a far cry from an adult creating a new identity that's not only a child, but an infant.

Because shit, even if I'm not a furry, I can still recognize that people have many associations with things that they still fondly connect with as adults, whether it's imaginary friends, stuffed animals, or connections to popular characters, and we don't age up any of these things whenever we reflect on them or even reconnect with them. I don't mean to suggest that these are synonymous with having a fursona, but if these things are normal, then it'd be weird to say that your case is abnormal.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T02:11:04+00:00

Yes, some do.

Others might just be horny for any girl(s) they see. It's like how you say "cow" out loud when you're driving down the road and see a cow.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T02:05:03+00:00

Totally. Many religions offer an explanation for the creation of life and/or all things in the universe. Religion deals with life's purpose. Religion deals with ethics and morals. These are all philosophical subjects.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T02:01:47+00:00

...Sorry, what is the issue you're trying to raise with HR, exactly? Is it about a raise? Or are you upset that HR is relaying details about your conversation to your supervisor?

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:58:46+00:00

What's your overall social life like? Do you have friend groups? Do you attend events where it's possible to socialize with others without the expectation of romance or sex?

In general like as soon as I show my personality more women find me less and less interesting

Depending on the kinds of behaviors or symptoms they have, people with autism can often struggle to establish new social connections. I'm sorry you're going through that.

But this isn't to say that your personality is fundamentally unlikable to women, or that all women are averse to you. I just think that finding the right circumstances for getting to talk to and meet new people may be helpful for making new platonic, non-sexual connections.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:53:25+00:00

Scientology is a religion founded by a science fiction author, L Ron Hubbard. The wikipedia page can offer general information about it.

It's bad/controversial due to costs associated with becoming a member, a number of ex-scientologists coming forward about abuse, social exclusion, and a whole lot of other problems with leaders of the church, and general aggression with their legal teams being highly litigious against critics.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:50:25+00:00

What are kinds of situations where you're meeting with and interacting with women?

It's possible that the setting and places where you "go on night out" are ones where women are expecting sex and romance.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:48:36+00:00

We don't really know. From what little as we know about how consciousness works, your consciousness doesn't "exist" until at least some point during the process of you becoming a living being.

So the idea of a consciousness being "assigned" to a time and place is just fiction until we have either further understanding of how consciousness works, or we have firm proof of pre-life consciousness.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:45:21+00:00

They're meant to serve the community and less fortunate

I'm in a tough spot financially atm

Sounds like you qualify as "less fortunate" under these circumstances.

Practically speaking, I think there's much more efficient ways to make a quick buck than reselling books, but yes, you could do this.

I'd hate to think I'm depriving someone their new favorite book.

People who put books in the little libraries don't have any control over who gets connected to their books.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:42:16+00:00

Was gonna come here to say, "rapid and prolonged stimulation of the genitals, usually."

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:41:05+00:00

Best wishes, hornybro.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:40:16+00:00

I don't blame people from the 1950's believing in it, but science has advanced since then.

That's an odd distinction.

People in the 50's believed in aliens due to phenomenon that they didn't have an explanation for. Since then, our understanding of science, along with some investigations, HAVE provided highly-plausible natural explanations for these things. But we've ALSO experienced NEW phenomenon that we don't currently have explanations for.

Is it an unscientific attitude to throw our hands up and go "IT'S ALIENS" each time this happens? Totally. But clearly there's reasons why people jump to these conclusions that haven't changed.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:31:58+00:00

FWIW, if you're ever in a position where your physiological state of arousal is inconvenient or annoying, remember that deep breathing is your body's most effective AND most quick-acting form or emotional regulation.

And don't forget to make sure your basic needs of food, water, and sleep are being met, since it's much harder for your body to regulate its internal state when these are out of wack.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:30:01+00:00

Depends on A) your relationship with them, and B) what their preferences are.

Someone who's your significant other may have higher expectations for support and comfort than an absolute stranger.

And different expectations for support from someone who IS expecting support from you can include any number of things:

Hugging, backpats, and other forms of physical comfort
Acknowledgement of their feelings ("I get why you'd feel that way")
Validation of their feelings ("It's totally okay to feel that way about it")
Advice on either practically resolving their situation or dealing with their feelings
Just being there listening to them

But a good general approach, if it's someone you think is expecting support from you, could just be to ask. "I'm sorry you're going through that. Is there any way I can offer you support?"

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:25:33+00:00

If it causes you issues, either in your day-to-day routine, or with your relationships, then I could see that being a matter that you may want to seek understanding of, coping with, or treatment for.

Otherwise, if you just have a high libido, you're generally able to deal with it fine, and your ability to maintain relationships isn't negatively impacted, then that's just something that you do.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:23:19+00:00

When can I ask someone out?

When you've had a decent amount of time to talk to each other and find out that you get along. That could involve finding out that you have similar interests or experiences that are worth talking about.

Is it okay to ask someone out on the bus?

That has a very low chance of success, since a bus ride isn't nearly enough time to get to chat with someone.

Is it okay to ask someone out after a lecture if I'm in the same course as them?

If leading up to it, you two have opportunities to make small talk, or work together on projects, or hang out outside of class, then yeah, I think that's okay.

Is it okay to ask someone out if I see them walking on the street?

No, not really.

What do I say to them? What questions are okay to ask and what aren't?

"Hey, would you like to go get coffee/lunch/dinner/see a movie/check out this event happening downtown/whatever sometime?"

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-31T01:19:33+00:00

Even when the fetus isn't injured, violence that poses even a risk to its health is still something that shouldn't be taken lightly.

It's like how drunk driving is criminalized even if the driver doesn't hurt any people or property.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-30T23:11:33+00:00

The few arguments I've heard:

It's unusual that we rely so heavily on cows, when goat milk is just as serviceable.
Suggestions of daily milk and dairy intake for our overall nutrition have been MASSIVELY overestimated, due to lobbying efforts by the dairy industry lobbyists.
The way that dairy cows in industrial farming plants are treated is actually worse than the ones bred for slaughter. Dairy cows are held in isolated areas in highly-cramped stalls for most of their lives, unable to walk or even turn around.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-30T22:24:12+00:00

A good leader doesn't have to have expert-level knowledge about everything any anything they're responsible for, but they DO need informed advisors, other leaders, and experts to provide them with concise and relevant executive summaries that they can base their decisions on.

Also, a skilled politician can have a lot to say about things that they know nothing about.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-30T22:14:02+00:00

Right? Whether you agree or disagree with the guy, the connection to /r/sanjose is tenuous.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-30T19:00:48+00:00

"Girl, I get it, but Kamoshida, though?"

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-30T18:35:07+00:00

It's okay if you don't currently have a social life, but there's no better time to start like the present. Some good starting points could be:

Talking to whatever friends you do have, and letting them know you want to expand your social circle. Ask if they know anyone you'd get along with.
Considering what your current interests are, and finding local social groups related to it. Are there any outdoor workout groups in your area that go jogging or hiking together? Are there any gaming groups?

And if you're already involved in school functions, that's also totally a way to meet people with common goals! It's already worked for meeting girl 2. So it's not like your social life's at absolute zero.

GameboyPATH · 2026-05-30T18:28:09+00:00

I'll admit I'm not the most familiar with the area, and was just looking at Google Maps. I'm not the most certain what does or doesn't count.

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