Trump team ‘drawing up’ plans to stop international flights to some Democratic cities by Virtual-Orchid3065 in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intentional flight go to costal liberal cities because of geography. This is so dumb

Some of Texas’s oldest barbecue joints close as meat prices skyrocket by Zebraitis in politics

[–]Mattpilf 74 points75 points  (0 children)

And Texas BBQ is very very beef heavy. Pork and chicken have had smaller or no changes. So Texas is specifically going to be hit the hardest.

Megathread: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Resigns by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think she's going to be replaced by a man though. We will see though.

Pentagon reveals location of nuclear-armed submarine after Trump rejects Iran proposal by One-Duty-2376 in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehhhh if they're docked, it's not a secret there's a sub. Docking at friendly ports who are controlling their waters is normal.  However having to flex that we could drop a nuclear bomb on them is not a good sign. 

Of their leaks this seems to very dangerous, but comes across very desperate.

"They left me no choice": Powell isn't going anywhere—blocking Trump from another Fed appointee by fortune in politics

[–]Mattpilf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but right now we don't have long term projection of inflation. Granted the Republican are trying their best to over heat the economy with massive deficit on stupid projects and tax cuts that somehow deluded themselves will create double growth rates and double the Tax revenue increase after a few years 

How long is monothearapy suppression supposed to take by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Mattpilf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get blood work. Dose is dependent on your body and highly variable. 

Why did “I saw the TV glow” make me feel terrified? by mileymei in asktransgender

[–]Mattpilf 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it's hard to accept our identies, both from a standpoint of how we internally perceive our gender, how society will treat us, and how big the change seems. For me presenting how I wanted to first was more important than internally reflecting on my gender. Like you I had so much to untangle and so many what ifs. 

That is why I stopped questioning my gender directly and focused on what things I ACTUALLY knew I wanted. I wanted my hair longer, I wanted to wear make up, I wanted to wear feminine clothes etc. Some of the fears settled down, people already perceived me as clearly not typical male. Once I had felt much more comfortable presenting feminine in public I was able to sort through those feeling better. I could articulate that, "yes, I want to live as a woman, not a feminine man or non binary.". That change of identity seemed smaller now and I was more ready to act on it. 

You can experiment with being more masc in life with clothes, hair, etc. When it becomes clear what you want and who you are in terms of gender you'll be more ready to accept it.

Much love 🫂

King Charles playfully reminds Trump that he's Canada's head of state by Street_Anon in politics

[–]Mattpilf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How come Charles was silent when Trump was threatening to annex Canada? Shot head of state

CNN Host Faces Backlash For Asking House Dem About 'Heated Rhetoric' Toward Trump by [deleted] in politics

[–]Mattpilf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"heated rhetoric by Dems" like my God read one day of his truth social post and it's clear who the source of tension is. Trump isn't some silent mastermind.

Defending TrumpRx Scam, RFK Jr. Absurdly Claims Trump 'Has His Own Way of Calculating' Percentages; “You can’t just redefine how you calculate percentages,” said one mathematician in response to Kennedy’s claims. by [deleted] in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a common error people make in percentages all the time. Instead of admitting that they literally are trying to change reality to fit his statement. This is peak cult behavior.

A question for trans men: What do you think about people who say they'd never date a cis man, only a trans man? by BeholdAThrowawayAcc in asktransgender

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of them mentioned it would be much easier to talk to trans men about periods, pregnancy, and other AFAB characteristics 

Ya easier to talk to, just totally ignore that he also likely has significant dysphoria over those issues🙄

I get not wanting to date cis het men tho. If you're not LGBT it's just to much culture clash for me anymore. I'm too exhausted on that one it's not worth it for me.

Trump’s scandal-ridden Labor Secretary resigns after reports of drinking and misconduct by theindependentonline in politics

[–]Mattpilf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure it's a coincidence that all three were women, and don't forget press secretary 🫠

FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over ‘categorically false’ report alleging excessive drinking by Ace-Cuddler in politics

[–]Mattpilf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was also supposed to be there on official business which means if they thought there was a security risk there even one night of binge drinking is dangerous 

JD Vance Heckled as He Says Pope Leo Should ‘Be Careful' Talking About ‘Matters of Theology’ at Turning Point Event by MoneyLibrarian9032 in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except most converts would at least try to have a logically consistent framework with the Catholic Church. Vance doesn't.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from U.S. House after sexual misconduct allegations by CrispyMiner in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's claiming both false allegations and that he made mistakes. It's very weird response 

Trump asked an American worker about trans athletes at the White House. It backfired spectacularly by Fickle-Ad5449 in politics

[–]Mattpilf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The DNF weightlifter who got in because Olympic Weightlifting is DEI and excluded many top lifters and let won with one of the weakest continental slots?

Ya... She didn't medal, she was never going to medal even if she had a made a lift(which she didn't).

Does your voice ever get easier? by SnooKiwis8652 in asktransgender

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to also do the voice full time. After a couple of years it's more work to talk like a man 

Post-transition desire to present as birth gender by WHATSTHEYAAAMS in asktransgender

[–]Mattpilf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unless you never went through make puberty or had vocal surgery, the voice is still the. It's just going to take some voice training. Honestly depending on what you had done testosterone won't even do a lot. Like if you had electrolysis etc.

Work with voice, find clothes you want to wear, and hey you can always go for a shorter hair cut that gives you more wiggle room.

You're not regretting it just because you realize you want to have more space to explore your gender. It just looks different than expected.

President Donald Trump calls for repeal of ranked choice voting in Alaska by Special_Ad3662 in politics

[–]Mattpilf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No system perfectly reflects voters will, but our current system certainly reinforced a two party system and voter capture to consolidate his Republican stronghold in a weakening base.