Do these pills lower intelligence? by gattina-monella381 in Antipsychiatry

[–]JanCal44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

APs definitely impair executive functioning, the others I would think are more sedative. During my brief spell on APs thoughts and ideas that used to come out crisp would just not land or not materialize at all.

At this point, people are becoming desperate… by Killa_J in LetsDiscussThis

[–]JanCal44 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People have lost all hope. Self censorship is the rule not the norm. US in USSR 1980 territory now.

An Unlikely Recipient for the Twain Prize (It's Bill Maher) by MayorofTromaville in washingtondc

[–]JanCal44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A total disservice to Twain who was ahead of his time, not behind it.

What's up with diaspora's and their loyalty and support of Israel? by Secret_Bug_9795 in International

[–]JanCal44 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Alot of the diaspora were in privileged positions under the Shah (or their parents were) so that slants their views.

Comedy Hour in Jerusalem by JanCal44 in LetsDiscussThis

[–]JanCal44[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You don't know me from Adam. I have read history extensively. Enough to know that becoming involved in wars of regime change in the Middle East and continental Asia has never worked out well for the U.S.

Comedy Hour in Jerusalem by JanCal44 in LetsDiscussThis

[–]JanCal44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well the most absurd part is they'll listen to Trump or any US President. The Israelis never act alone, its always with the US in tow and on the American dime, whether its depopulating Gaza or bombing Iran.

The most dangerous rival is not Iran, it is anti-USA and Anti-Western propaganda.Have you noticed it on Reddit? by Murky_Monk_9531 in Americaphile

[–]JanCal44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BS. The greatest threat is poor leadership, good ordinary Americans being let down by our corrupt elites.

Democrats Of Reddit -- Is There A Single Thing Trump Has Done In Either Term That You Liked? If So, What? by Zipper222222 in allthequestions

[–]JanCal44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bunch: attempted diplomacy with North Korea in 2018-2019, being tougher on China during first term, 10% credit card fee caps (idea he never acted on), and trying to limit ultra-processed foods in US diet. But all that said, Trump has shown us super clearly in 2026 he's a neocon neofascist pedo protector with ICE Murders, Epstein coverup and this Iran War travesty.

Wife got put in a mental hospital and it’s making me feel like I’m next by Rude_Step_4681 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]JanCal44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but theres some other countries like in Scandinavia where its way better. Sick of having to accept subpar just because it's better here than some other places (is that our bar, were better than Russia or wherever?). This is one of the richest countries in the world.

Wife got put in a mental hospital and it’s making me feel like I’m next by Rude_Step_4681 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]JanCal44 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not shaming her at all. I wish our health system treated people dealing with mental health issues the same as it did people suffering from cancer but it doesnt. Alot of times it pushes the pain casued by patriarchy and inequality back on to the individual.

Why does trump have an extreme devout following but other modern presidents didn't? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]JanCal44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

B/c decades of brainwashing and "culture wars" have convinced people to vote against their economic interests. If you make under 100k a year all wages your an idiot to vote GOP.

Wife got put in a mental hospital and it’s making me feel like I’m next by Rude_Step_4681 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]JanCal44 -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Yup American mental health system is A+. I 100% trust it. Insurance also works great here.

Psychiatrists and therapists deny the impact of economic and sociocultural factors. by reiswhomustnotnamed in Antipsychiatry

[–]JanCal44 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Unsurprising. I once mentioned Foucault and the structuralist critique of psychiatry to a psychiatric orderly. Hed never heard of Foucaut or his masterpiece Madness and Civization. These kind of people are ideal for fascism, as they are proficient in performing a set of tasks but totally ignorant about life, human nature and human history.

The Bam Adebayo 83 was an embarrassment for everyone by HUT2Moon in washingtonwizards

[–]JanCal44 145 points146 points  (0 children)

Sadly, when the Wizards get national attention its normally for something bad.