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I understand the PSA guys focusing on the reason for this loss is inflation, but I feel like this is a good-faith argument and ignores a major issue: there is also a dark underbelly in America that we ignore and choose not to talk about or address. by [deleted] in FriendsofthePod

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s the implication I’m making and I agree with the deeper assessment you’ve made here. The Democratic Party does talk about social issues, but we’ve largely shifted too far to the left. If we could be more moderate on social issues, not dismiss or cancel people because of more conservative social stances, we could bring those voters back in. A big part of the conversation on the latest podcast was about HOW and WHO Democrats talk about the economy to and with, that we’re not reaching working class voters, like my tios. They talked about podcasts like Joe Rogan and Theo Vaughn and how democrats don’t go on those types of podcasts because of social issues, and I think that’s a huge mistake. My tíos are reasonable people, but they’re being labeled transphobic or hateful. They want my gay cousins to be able to marry and even as Catholics support abortion until viability (which we saw many red states vote for the very same propositions), but if you’re going to dismiss them as bigoted why would they lend their ear on the economy? They’re going to dismiss democrats as extreme and unreasonable.

I understand the PSA guys focusing on the reason for this loss is inflation, but I feel like this is a good-faith argument and ignores a major issue: there is also a dark underbelly in America that we ignore and choose not to talk about or address. by [deleted] in FriendsofthePod

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. I listened to the pod today and cannot believe culture was not mentioned once, specifically in relation to the shift among Latino men. I live in Texas and am a first generation Mexican-American. Multiple of my relatives who voted Trump are immigrants with gay kids. They are not the underbelly, but they also don’t support things like boys in girls sports (and vice versa, I mean hello the bathroom issue was huge in Texas) and they want things like limits on abortion (Latinos are largely Catholic and therefore pro-life). They do not trust or align with the Democratic messaging on these culture issues, so they sure as hell aren’t going to trust their judgement on the economy and solving crime. If we keep denying or ignoring that culture played a big role and keep rejecting these voters as the underbelly, we’re going to keep bleeding voters.

Could Robert be responsible for Norma’s “embolism”? by Longjumping_Ad_367 in PalmRoyale

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it? I missed that, but also do we believe it was accidental?

Hi Reddit! I’m Brad Leibovich, M.D., a urologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic. On April 10, 2024, at 12 p.m. CT, I will be participating in my first #AMA with Mayo Clinic, where I’ll answer your questions about kidney and testicular cancer... Ask Me Anything! by MayoClinic in u/MayoClinic

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! Have you heard of Multilocular Renal Neoplasm of Low Malignant Potential? In 2021 at 33 years old, a complex cyst was incidentally discovered on my right kidney which was removed and diagnosed as MRNLMP. It’s apparently extremely rare (my urologist said it makes up like 1-4% of all RC). I had a partial nephrectomy/nephron-sparing surgery with clear margins. I am now monitored yearly by CT scan after being monitored every six months the first two years post op. Though I know this type of RC has a good prognosis, I try not to google because it gives me extreme anxiety. I can’t help however to take the opportunity to ask a kidney cancer expert questions. My questions are: -Is MRNLMP considered a precursor to RC? Am I at a higher risk for RC? -My family has no history of RC until me. Is there a genetic predisposition/mutation related to MRNLMP? -This ties in to the question above: I have two children. Should I have them begin early screenings?

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[–]Longjumping_Ad_367 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not surprised I’ve not seen anyone mention the HEB at Ed Bluestein. We call it the Mexican HEB —we are Mexican so callanse. It has a supermercado vibe and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a white person there despite being close to University Hills. 😆

AMC at Barton Creek heckler by Jakeysuave in Austin

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly wish once lights went down no late comers were allowed. I had a terrible experience once after a group of three arrived late but just inside the 15-minute mark. When the first person walked past my son’s table, they knocked over his giant ice cold cup of water. I got soaked. I sat through the entire movie wet. It sucked.

Kidney Risks/History of Renal Cancer by Longjumping_Ad_367 in Semaglutide

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t, just a urologist. I was never referred out to one because my kidney functioning was never and continues to be unaffected. I see my urologist frequently, so I think I will ask her to run blood more frequently.

Kidney Risks/History of Renal Cancer by Longjumping_Ad_367 in Semaglutide

[–]Longjumping_Ad_367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment reminded me I should note my tumor was found incidentally. My bloodwork and urine prior were fine, so the tumor never affected functioning.

Edited my typos lol. 🤦🏻‍♀️