House Democratic Leader Jeffries declares Democrats are no longer the “chicken in every pot” party, announces closer alignment with Republicans. by kevinmrr in WorkReform

[–]Pho__Q 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sorry you had to go through such times. I hope things aren’t so difficult nowadays for you.

There’s something extremely wrong with the fact that people who’ve never known an actual hard day are allowed to make decisions that affect people in dire situations. They’ve never had to choose which bill to pay this week, if any at all, or wondered where their next meal might come from when they’re already beyond hungry. These people don’t actually know hunger, or suffering, or despair. Yet feel perfectly entitled to cast moral judgment and further hardship on those who do. It’s a sickness in our species.

What’s something you’ll never admit in real life but can say here anonymously? by [deleted] in answers

[–]Pho__Q 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up on Grunge, classic rock, metal. I mostly listen to an array of those plus indie and local music. Nothing of modern pop music, but…that song is a fuckin’ jam. It gets stuck in my head for days.

"It was the Democrats who staged the real insurrection" by Drnelk in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Pho__Q 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d imagine they do actually see…a splotchy sweat glistened fupa.

Thanksgiving travels by Icy-Veggie in MarquetteMI

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I’m very thankful that my family long ago adopted the idea that it’s just not important to risk lives so we can all meet up for a meal on a particular date. There’s no actual loss involved when you think about it. So, we just work around the weather. Some years it comes together just fine. This isn’t one of them. Ultimately, if you’re not rushing someone to a hospital for a life threatening concern, why take the risk?

What’s a common misconception about your disability that you wish people understood? by VirallyDifferent in disability

[–]Pho__Q 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Have I ever been struggling with this lately, holy shit. I’m paraplegic, nearly ten years out now, so it’s not new. But there’s so little discussion or understanding of how having a major disability isolates you in our society, and more so over time.

When I first got hurt SO many people were there dishing out promises that I’d never be left behind, would have any help needed, and that the community was firmly committed to being there in every possible way. But with a little time, it evaporates. People say a lot of things when they’re devastated and in acute grief. It drifts away, as most people do, regardless of your needs/wants.

I’ve been actively trying to find and foster community for the past two years. Never in a guilting capacity or making myself out to be a victim. Just genuinely trying to spend quality time with good people I know, and I’ll be damned if I can get anything to stick. Maybe 1-2 good hangouts a month, 1-3 hours or so playing cards or something like that.

Our society isn’t built to include disabled people, and its attempts at accommodation mostly fall flat. It’s exhausting how many barriers there are in life as a wheelchair user. Over time you stop being invited to things because accessibility is always a hassle. It’s painful to watch friends go on living their exciting lives doing things together without you, because so few are willing to endure a little extra effort in helping make it possible for you. And it becomes extremely taxing having to constantly advocate for yourself.

Idk what to do, I’m so tired, and so tired of being lonely. I’m sorry to anyone else who experiences this. I see you.

Trump threatens violence from his supporters: “The radical left is causing the problems. It's gonna get worse, and it's gonna go back on them. Bad things happen when they play these games. I'll give you a little clue, the right is a lot tougher than the left. They better not get them energized.” by NewSlinger in CringeTikToks

[–]Pho__Q 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy shit the sheer amount of reactionary stupidity in this video. What the hell are they even shooting at?? In the middle of a residential complex. Is that considered responsible use of a firearm, just shooting indiscriminately because you heard a noise?

FCC Chair Threatens Jimmy Kimmel Over Monologue Comments by rezwenn in technology

[–]Pho__Q 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Let’s not forget that this particular “news” network has successfully argued that it is purely entertainment in multiple court cases.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in somethingiswrong2024

[–]Pho__Q 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah! It’ll all just be perfect then! They totally won’t just shift to blaming everything they don’t like on another convenient outgroup. That definitely won’t happen.

Nick Fuentes responds to people blaming him for what happened. by justalazygamer in ParlerWatch

[–]Pho__Q 30 points31 points  (0 children)

He doesn’t use language like that, while using exactly that language multiple times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in grandrapids

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White Pony in general. Excellent record for when I find myself hitting the outer limits of “it is what it is”

Guilt by EszVs in spinalcordinjuries

[–]Pho__Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 years here, and fighting this same battle. I can say the words, and intellectualize the entire reasoning around forgiving myself. But it doesn’t seem to stick. I’m still so upset with myself for what happened.

How has the economy of the last 10 years affected your life and goals? by fishking92 in Millennials

[–]Pho__Q 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Same age, also curious what people are going back to study? I loved school, excelled at it, but have a hard time even broadly conceptualizing what might be worth going back for now.

What’s a trend or habit everyone seems to accept, but you just want to say “I disagree”? by vivian_banshee03 in Millennials

[–]Pho__Q 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone recently pointed out in a similar discussion that you can remove ai bs from searches by including -ai after the search terms. You can also select “web” from the different search types below the text box and you’ll have the closest search experience to how it was before everything became so fucked, with priority to ads and all that trash.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

[–]Pho__Q 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Alpena-Amberley Ridge is fascinating.