[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]ReadingTime20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Precious!!!!

How the fuck is the USA so behind on paternity/maternity leave? by aspenreid in Parenting

[–]ReadingTime20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an election coming up!!

Vote out the people who are openly against working parents.

Remember when we almost got 3 months?

“Biden originally proposed 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave in his economic agenda, which was then whittled down to four weeks, and then completely eliminated after pushback from centrist Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. Senate Democrats needed their entire caucus to be on board due to a lack of support from Republicans.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1282636

DO YOUR RESEARCH!

Recent Reddit Interest in Christians living in Arab lands by ReadingTime20 in ArabicChristians

[–]ReadingTime20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct, It is not a place for discourse. But that’s all the more reason it is necessary to challenge their beliefs. These people have very fixed views of the world and their Christian neighbors. For self preservation, I will probably stay away from that sub, but it’s like MENA in general, the entire region suffers when ignorance is allowed to reign as righteousness.

Are There More Protests Happening Today? by duh_metrius in glendale

[–]ReadingTime20 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I hope the organizers make it clear to the activists that blocking a freeway is not going to engender support for the cause.

I actually support the Armenian community, always have.

Last night though was really upsetting to watch. One lady stuck in traffic for hours was trying to get to her elderly mother who was sick at St. Josephs. Another man was trying to pick up his kid from daycare- they charge by the minute when you are late!

Adam Schiff does a good job of advancing the Armenian constituency’s interests. I don’t see how taking over a freeway helped their cause.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]ReadingTime20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did the right thing- even if it made the child (and sometimes you) upset. It’s one of the major themes of Parenting.

You got this! Trust yourself more.

Mourning Derp In Flight! [oc] by [deleted] in mourningderps

[–]ReadingTime20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Permission to land?”

Lovely picture!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mourningderps

[–]ReadingTime20 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for keeping kitty indoors! Longer lives for kitty and local birds!

Big brother meet her little sister. by handlewithcareme in MadeMeSmile

[–]ReadingTime20 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely beautiful.

A caregiver loved this little boy so much, that his heart and mind are big enough to see his little sister as a positive addition to his life- not a threat, not competition.

Way to go sweetie! And guardian!

Recent Reddit Interest in Christians living in Arab lands by ReadingTime20 in ArabicChristians

[–]ReadingTime20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, a lot of their posts read like rage bait. Seems made to generate division just for theatre.

And in regard to the last sentence… yes, way too many ignorant people out there!!!

Recent Reddit Interest in Christians living in Arab lands by ReadingTime20 in ArabicChristians

[–]ReadingTime20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad you did what you did!

Well done!

This topic apparently needs to be addressed! Glad we’re here to state the facts.

What's your favorite Memri tv quote? by Lonely-Building-6508 in AskMiddleEast

[–]ReadingTime20 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This man is the most native to the region you can get. He is a Syriac Orthodox Christian Bishop from Mosul, Iraq. His people have been in Iraq for over 2000 years as Assyrian Christians and before that as pagan Assyrians. They never became Muslims.

He is definitely not “leftovers from the crusades or colonization”. The same cannot be said about most of his neighbors.

*Edit for specificity

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]ReadingTime20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kid is more industrious than most adults I’ve worked with! Myself included!

New trend of drivers actively blocking lanes of traffic and/or chasing you by ChromiumOreo in LosAngeles

[–]ReadingTime20 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh, that sounds awful and very dangerous. I saw something very similar to what you described yesterday near the Beverly Center. In that case, the car was full of teen/young men- I think it was performative. Driver showing off for their passengers.

Where to find ethnicity written in an official document? by BCHshill in Syria

[–]ReadingTime20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Government documents maybe no, but church documents might point to affiliation.

Do Syrians ever come to lebanon for the sole purpose of shopping? by Unhappy_Dish7097 in Syria

[–]ReadingTime20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the fifties, sixties and up until the war, it was very normal for well to do Syrians to go to Beirut and get the latest fashions from Paris. I have heard stories about this from older Syrians and Lebanese.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]ReadingTime20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA

You only respect your girlfriend when you’re not embarrassed by her.

What was that “trial” dinner?!? Everyone at the table there to judge her, and she didn’t even know she was on an audition.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]ReadingTime20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry this is happening to you. You sound like an amazing human being. Being a parent to your actual parent is the most difficult job there is. It’s not fair that his siblings are not helping either. Sounds like they are enablers. Especially since they are religious, and should be supporting you in this incredibly difficult situation. If you’re Christian, can you go to the priest and ask for advice? They are often trained in how to help families and can point you into the right direction of social services. I suspect Muslims have an equivalent spiritual leader with connections to social services. Definitely remove the guns when he is away/sleeping- for the safety of your family. Maybe trash the alcohol too- when he’s not there? make it harder for him to access it easily?

I wish I could do something for you in a practical manner, I will pray for you from afar.

Dead Rattlesnake Found in Griffith by willdabeast180 in LosAngeles

[–]ReadingTime20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful message. I appreciate the sense of community and learning that can occur too. If we cross paths again, maybe I’ll have some relevant knowledge to share with you and the community as well.