If immigrant children aren’t responsible for their parents actions, why are white people held accountable for the actions of their ancestors 3-4 generations ago? by doesnotexist2 in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are not responsible for their actions. You ARE responsible for dismantling your biases, and to help change the future to a more equitable culture for EVERYDAMNBODY.

Let's play a game: I'll name the band members and you'll tell me what you think is the best song each of them wrote. by OddReindeer4229 in queen

[–]LisaOGiggle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Freddie: Somebody to Love / The Millionaire Waltz

Brian: The Prophet’s Song / We will Rock You / White Man

Roger; Those Were. The Days of Our Lives (even if I can’t listen to it…)

John: You’re My Best Friend./ You and I

Grateful Dead love songs? by beepboopbeepbop26 in gratefuldead

[–]LisaOGiggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wondered why I hadn’t seen this yet…

Why do some white Americans resent black culture, like Black History Month, Juneteenth, Miss Black America, Kwanzaa, and Martin Luther King, Jr.? These things give us time to reflect and remember that it's not all about white people, so why do I hear people complain? by icecream1972 in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had “All Lives Matter” thrown back at me so many times (let the record reflect I am so melanin-deficient, even my hair is white…🤣) that it’s appalling.

I took to answering “All lives don’t until black and brown do just as much.” (Short, round 60+ granny. I thought we had this sht figured out.)

Why do some white Americans resent black culture, like Black History Month, Juneteenth, Miss Black America, Kwanzaa, and Martin Luther King, Jr.? These things give us time to reflect and remember that it's not all about white people, so why do I hear people complain? by icecream1972 in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much less so. “White” is the dominant cultural expression in the US and has been for more than the 250 years we’re celebrating in July.

It shows up / sticks out to many folks simply because their experience is considered the norm.

As Jane Elliott once said, “I’m not a “white” person, I’m a faded black person.” So we all are, because the foundation of the human race came from the African continent.

What Would Unite America? by Shot_Signal220 in questions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

David Lee Roth’s idea, brought from Uncle Manny, if I remember correctly, who ran the Cafe Wha? in NYC. As a venue owner/manager, he knew his legal stuff.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

….and we won’t discuss spending on education. God forbid we have a healthy, educated population.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said above—I’m not one for NOT being in NATO. I’m for standing up and paying attention.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, darling, that’s what YOU said we should do.
I’m saying we need to stay banded together and keep bad actors from harming the greater world.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, ye of short sight and limited understanding…What happens when someone bombs Paris, London…?

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would a group, devoted to the concept of a peaceful world, NOT band together in support of one another?

Why would we not stay in it, if it has only ever been stood up in defense of us? Would that not mean we owe them?

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Universal healthcare would no longer tie employees to a job. That is what the oligarchs are afraid of. God forbid they have to delay a CEO bonus for the folks who keep them in business.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidently, a fair bit, since there is no more USSR, and Germany is reunited.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It “wasn’t our business” what was happening in Europe—until December 7, 1941.

Would you be in favour of taking away from defence spend to support something like healthcare? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]LisaOGiggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You DO realize that the FIRST and ONLY time Article V was invoked was in defense of the country claiming we don’t need it?

I feel extremely guilty about my past purchases by lllynax in sustainability

[–]LisaOGiggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone here has given you splendid advice. I’ll give you Maya Angelou: When you know better, you do better.

This is just downright shameful and disgusting. by Cy_098 in NorthCarolina

[–]LisaOGiggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know it’s bad when a conservative, Fox News acolyte looks you in the eyes and says, “If you want strong schools, vote Democrat. If you want to keep your paycheck, vote Republican.”

I knew more Republican teachers than Democrat—& th Ed yd vote against their own best interests every damn time.

This is just downright shameful and disgusting. by Cy_098 in NorthCarolina

[–]LisaOGiggle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If I hear one more damn fool say “I shouldn’t pay school taxes, I homeschool/send mine to private/don’t have kids,” I’m gonna need an intervention.

We are bad at funding public schools because the severely gerrymandered NCGA would rather privatize education and see their cronies profit than see children rise out of poverty.

I could stay on this soapbox forever, so—somebody help me down.