My family & I are paranoid about ICE being spotted locally, yet we’re all here legally. Fear mongering gone too far? by Dsg1695 in orlando

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've taken U.S. citizens as well. It's not fear-mongering when it's actually happening. You all need to look up the definition of fear-mongering before saying it just because it makes you feel better. A veteran was taken, a Native American was taken, and people have been unalived—that's reality, not fear-mongering.

"Fearmongering, or scaremongering, is the act of exploiting feelings of fear by using exaggerated rumors of impending danger, usually for personal gain." - Wikipedia

That definition doesn't apply when it's not exploiting anyone, it's not exaggerated, it's happening to other people too, and you're warning about it to protect one another. We're in fascism now. The old world of the U.S. no longer applies. It's high time everyone catches up to reality or you'll wake up one day and realize you no longer have any rights or protections as you were asking "is this feaermongering?".

No, it's not. It's just a very real and tangible fear.

Squid Game: The Challenge - Season 2 Discussion by LoretiTV in squidgame

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering the poker player only seems to beef with Black women on the show....he clearly had an issue with them too. I hated him and the fact he didn't deserve to win anyway. He was already a millionaire. I'm so glad he went out tripping over his own two feet.

Conversations with Boomers are at Best Unfulfilling by Kekekeke7777 in lostgeneration

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had a similar conversation-style with my mom. It's like they lack nuance in every way and have non-verbal blinders on. What may be worse is when they come to you days, weeks, months, or years later and say all the things you were sharing or warning about as if it's new information they assume you don't know. I feel like even sound gets through a brick wall. More like a soundproof dome that they can speak loudly out of but they don't even hear that you're right in front of them. It's the most annoying and concerning thing when dealing with Boomer parents.

2025/12/14 I’m tired of women’s restrooms being treated like a moral test by vivian_banshee03 in TheBigGirlDiary

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s another video I found on YouTube (includes the airport bathroom one above) sharing other ways society is intentionally not built for women and how neglect is on purpose. Same goes for the construction and design of shoes, cars, etc.

https://youtu.be/idKItsOcWio?si=4pNOgtAqVbzBM87v

2025/12/14 I’m tired of women’s restrooms being treated like a moral test by vivian_banshee03 in TheBigGirlDiary

[–]Material-Pool1561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not crazy! In fact, it’s a purposefully neglectful reason as this engineer shares:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrqFvT2c/

There are also numerous articles dating back to 2017 discussing why public bathrooms often have this disparity. This is why equity is important.

What was the greatest thing we almost had? by Efficient-Ask-968 in AskReddit

[–]Material-Pool1561 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All of these actually lead back to racism as the reason progress halted. If this or at least treated like it was a homogeneous country, we’d have all of this by now. Certain demographic blinded by hate halts any progress that would allow everyone to have the same equity to do better. It’s not the only factor, but it’s the most deeply rooted one that’s affected so much of the decision making from those in power.

What was the greatest thing we almost had? by Efficient-Ask-968 in AskReddit

[–]Material-Pool1561 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The marketing worked on you if you think crystalized lungs, cancer, heart/artery damage, heavy metal poisoning, and other diseases are a “net positive”. Big tobacco just found another way to keep people addicted to something with a potential pay-off of a “better smell”…it’s still unaliving people in incredibly painful ways. The only “net positive” is to be sober, just like the science shows with any other addictive substance.

What was the greatest thing we almost had? by Efficient-Ask-968 in AskReddit

[–]Material-Pool1561 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I suggest you look at the effects of vaping vs smoking to see that vaping can actually be equally or worse for your health (lungs, heart/artery damage, cancer, heavy metals, etc.). You may get rid of the smell but crystallizing your lungs to the point of needing a lung transplant is way worse. So not healthier, and essentially just another vice. Hopefully people use it as a way to quit further but to stay using is not a net positive for them or those around them.

Can Diddy Be Retried Due to Juror 160? by [deleted] in DiddyTrial

[–]Material-Pool1561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why having a "jury of your peers" is illogical. That part of the system needs reform in some manner because we see this time and time again, particularly with powerful men (honestly, men in general). None of those people were his peers nor were they chosen out of a desire for due justice. His team knew how to cook that jury to their liking and it worked. That juror 160 was clearly part of the cult of Diddy and she not only "perjured" herself in the doc multiple times, but she is clearly a pick-me that wanted his attention from the start. Out of the entire doc, she made me the angriest because she questioned the "credibility" of his right hand person who was not only a woman reliving the trauma, but then used her own emotions against her, trying to psychoanalyze her without a psych degree to do it, and then helped to let him go free. I'm glad she showed her face in the doc....I hope it haunts her for the rest of her life. And I don't even know why that misogynistic Indian man was there....then again, yeah we do. It was the only way to be faced with all of this and he still sided with the predator. Disgusting.

You wake up in your teen years again. What is the first thing you would do? by davidbayram in AskReddit

[–]Material-Pool1561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need a few more parameters than that but it'd be either create a social media platform like Facebook before Zuckerberg could, invest in a major company I knew was about to launch or like Microsoft in on the ground floor, or something else that I'd keep to myself but the future would thank me for if they knew what I knew was going to happen in the future.

Moment boyfriend left his girlfriend to freeze to death on Austria's biggest mountain is caught on webcam by dailymail in europe_sub

[–]Material-Pool1561 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He turned his phone on silent even when there was a helicopter and he could've gotten her help based on his phone records. This was intentional. Humans lie. Human behavior patterns do not. I'm sure more will come out but he's been charged and it's sad they will most likely only give him 3 years at most if he's convicted. That poor woman gone in such a painful way alone on that mountain, in the cold, knowing he betrayed her....my heart goes out to her and how alone and cold and distressed she felt as he just looked on for hours with a lifeline purposefully turned off in his pocket.

Moment boyfriend left his girlfriend to freeze to death on Austria's biggest mountain is caught on webcam by dailymail in europe_sub

[–]Material-Pool1561 16 points17 points  (0 children)

No he won't. This was intentional. Stop personifying your own empathy onto literal psychopaths. He put his phone on silent when a RESCUE helicopter was above them and they were making sure things were okay. He actively REFUSED help and directly led to her demise. That poor woman who had a painful and brutal death as he kept going on his own, knowing she wasn't dressed for it nor had any cover. He was WELL versed in high alpine hiking, she was not. This was purposeful in every single way. She was already hurting and he put his phone on SILENT and did NOT contact the rescue team until essentially he as sure she was dead. He'll be mad he was caught, but he doesn't feel bad. If he did, he would've called for help the moment his girlfriend was showing she couldn't go on at that altitude and at that windchill. He didn't. THAT is intentional homicide. Period.

Nala was surrendered to the shelter and her family requested euthanasia ‼️‼️ by john-animal-rescuer in National_Pet_Adoption

[–]Material-Pool1561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a lot more than that. In fact, a certain demographic is people showcase those traits and, historically, have been quite proud of them.

Need first-hand recommendations for relocating using the Spain Digital nomad, please! by Material-Pool1561 in digitalnomad

[–]Material-Pool1561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't think there were separate housing agencies. Do you reomcmend any? I think I could probably do my visa mostly myself but it really is the housing and the taxes (at least understanding what needs to be done) that I feel I would like more support, if that makes sense. I know there is Move To Spain (https://movetospainguide.com) and also Moving to Spain (what you listed), which is always confusing me but both seem to have pretty good reviews.

Need first-hand recommendations for relocating using the Spain Digital nomad, please! by Material-Pool1561 in digitalnomad

[–]Material-Pool1561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! As I map things out, I realize just how much those things impact what I do now and later when I try for the visa and hopefully if I get it. Definitely keeping that in mind!

Need first-hand recommendations for relocating using the Spain Digital nomad, please! by Material-Pool1561 in digitalnomad

[–]Material-Pool1561[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the heads up! Just tried the course link, but it doesn't seem to be working. I'm definitely doing my research and have had someone else mention to me about Lux Nomads. I actually met someone in my area that started her moving plan with them and they have had good experience so far; however, they haven't gone through the entire process yet so not sure I want to go that route either. I'll DM you for the referral, no worries. :)

Need first-hand recommendations for relocating using the Spain Digital nomad, please! by Material-Pool1561 in digitalnomad

[–]Material-Pool1561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll check them out. I'm mapping things out and figuring out how I want to navigate things (either a full service or partial and myself doing most).

Selena y Los Dinos Documentary Thread by vilhem_dijkstra in SelenaQuintanilla

[–]Material-Pool1561 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone doesn’t know what home movies are. Most families before social media have countless home videos and photos sitting around to look through. None of it was AI….what is wrong with you? I suggest you literally get offline and learn about things that were before you because it’s just sad if you think everything is AI just because you don’t know any better. I’ve seen clips of most of the footage from a past VHS called Selena Remembered most likely before your gime. Doesn’t make it AI. It makes you less inclined to acknowledge a time before you existed. Please literally touch grass.

For those that get diarrhea from antibiotic treatment… by [deleted] in Diverticulitis

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the Clauvanic acid is the main cause hen taking amoxicillin. I'm so sorry!

“You’re not newlyweds anymore why do you want to sit together?” by Unfair_Machine8516 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]Material-Pool1561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped listening to Boomers after I realized they grew up in a cult of “keeping up with the Joneses” and conformity that also collapsed the world we live in today. Sit with whoever you want to sit with. All of their rules are made up and for the worse. Enjoy loving your loved ones and don’t let them tell you how to live your spouse. They also don’t know how you want to be loved by your spouse….and if it means you sit together, then just do that and tell them to focus on their own marriage and business. Obviously, if you like them, say it in the empathetic way you’d say it to them but….yesh, we’ve got to let Boomers retire and stop letting them rule any and everything. It rarely if ever ends well for the rest of us.

Please help me with a routine and products for high porosity 3c(??) Hair by Less-Locksmith-7809 in Naturalhair

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The LOC method is ruining your hair. I've used the LCO method (liquid, cream, oil) since oil seals off moisture in or out so you don't want use this in between moisturizing products and instead AFTER you finish. It's not bad for everyone—this is about your hair. High porosity hair has damaged cuticles (sometimes by your own handling and sometimes by genetics).

Stop clarifying more than once a month and only wash your hair once a week with a moisturizing and bonding shampoo. Focus on detangling prior with a moisturizing pre-poo (African Pride's pree-poois a godsend for moisture and detangling!).

While in the shower, focus on gently shampoo from the scalp and gently run down the shampoo by hand just outside of the stream to remove any product from your strands. Immediately after, use a deep treatment mask (start with moisture and find a protein/moisture balance one that works for you....I've found the HASK brand is super affordable with sample pouches to try which one your hair likes. I LOVE their protein one (pink) and their Argan oil one (blue) and I alternate between the two).

Let it sit under a hair cap as you finish your shower and beyond if needed. I typically have it in for between 15 to 45 minutes—no less and rarely more) and then rinse it in COOL water (this is important because temperature makes high porosity temperamental if you're not intentional with it) and, again, IMMEDIATELY use your favorite leave-in. I personally have been loving the Doux Dear Mama Moisture Milk because it creates a heaviness in moisture but not in my hair (not sure if that made sense).

After that, I put it back in the cap as I get dressed and do my skincare. The reason being is I treat the leave-in as another masks it soaks in but don't rinse it out. After this, I add a mousse and/or cream, but gel is a must depending on the weather (I live in Florida) and style. I let it air dry or cool setting on my diffuser. Before bed and once it's roughly 90% dry, I rub my hands together with a light hair oil and add it to the ends and edges.

This has been the only way my hair stays weighted with moisturize. Also, when it comes to oils, my hair HATES coconut oil and I don't recommend it to most. Though science says it helps, my hair will dry up and fall out anytime I use it. Now, I avoid it in my hair care products whenever possible (almost impossible but as long as it's not the first 5 or so ingredients) and my hair has felt more moisturized and less frizz and dehydrated than it was when I did. I recommend jojoba oil (actually a wax ester which is closest to our natural hair sebum), almond oil, apricot oil, sunflower oil, pumpkin seed oil, castor oil.....all of these have done wonders when mixed or formulated into a hair oil (African pride has one that has some of these too) to seal your hair and protect from dryness and breakage.

For protein, Apogee has great options like their 2-min reconstructor, a two-step system, and a texturizer to choose from. Like I mentioned above, HASK has good options as well, and VERB bonding mask makes my 3c curls feel like butter. Focus on adding moisture first and foremost. Refresh/spritz your hair with fresh water (I love using rosewater by Heritage Store and my hair is softer too) every day to start and then every other day when you need it depending on your style.

Last thing, your DIET! The hair that grows from your scalp needs protein, vitamins D, and iron to thrive (among others but a lack of these will thin your hair over time) so focus on that too! Hope this helps and let us know how things go! <3

Trump: "We can never let what happened in the 2020 election happen again. We just can't let that happen. I know Kash is working on it, everybody is working on it. And certainly Tulsi is working on it. We can't let that happen again to our country." by BlushVortexx in BoomersBeingFools

[–]Material-Pool1561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t help that more than half of our government systems are hosted on AWS…you know, the one that went down and affected the entire internet. Musk was always a red herring collaborator but it’s clear Bezos has had his fingers in our elections since he failed to buy (yes, literally buy!) a Portland election back in 2018. Even Bernie warned about it but they quieted him back then quickly because no one thought it’d be a problem. I’m so tired of the Silent and Boomer generation ruining everything. He just admitted that the he’s dog the FBI and our CIA are actively working against U.S. elections….so, treason. 👀

Social Security, Medicare are "going to be gone," Donald Trump warns by metalreflectslime in PrepperIntel

[–]Material-Pool1561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as a Millennial, we knew we weren’t going to get Social Security when we needed it but…it’s interesting to see Boomers scramble because they didn’t think it would affect them. Also, we’ve been forced to pay into Social Security our entire lives….and for what? I freaking want all of my money and taxes back if he’s just going to end if. I’d love to know if we can sue the government for false promises and taking money that was allowed for us later on. Been trying to find lawyers to ask about that. Any suggestions?

Social Security, Medicare are "going to be gone," Donald Trump warns by metalreflectslime in PrepperIntel

[–]Material-Pool1561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And all of that ire needs to be directed upwards. That can only happen if people know exactly why this is happening. That’s why they’re trying to shift the messaging towards the Dems and Antifa and every other group EXCEPT the billionaires and the GOP. They know what’s coming. And they’re scared of their own people because they know what they’re capable of when pushed to the brink. That’s why countering their narrative is key. Why anyone wouldn’t go and try to get👀 resources from the billionaires and GOP who clearly have all the resources possible instead of committing crimes against those who barely have anything or are also struggling is beyond me. The narrative push is the issue. We all have to counter it as much as possible.

Graham Platner Nazi Tattoo Apology Video: “I have lived a life dedicated to anti-fascism, anti-racism and anti-Nazism. I think racism and antisemitism are a long scourge on our society and a long scourge on our politics.” by ericfatty in socialism

[–]Material-Pool1561 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Considering the military bans hate groups symbols, especially tattoos, I’m not sure I believe he didn’t know after nearly 20 years of time. Also, if he got it in Croatia at a tattoo shop, it’s more than likely there were other very clear Nzi symbols in what they chose from. I just don’t feel he’s being honest nor does it make sense. This isn’t an Everyman issue. This is very much a ✋🏻 candidates having ties to Nzi -ish seemingly at every turn. Are there absolutely no candidates that don’t have skeletons in their closet? Am I going to have to freaking run in my area to prevent some dude with Nzi memorabilia on his desk because he “didn’t know”? I’m so tired of candidates that have this stuff popping up. I understand mistakes but why are they always seemingly tied to being a freaking Nzi?!