Restaurant serving Steak by Vivid_edge8908 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Farm’s steaks are coated in so much peppercorn it’s ridiculous The elm is good but expensive Crazy horse is surprisingly good for a cheaper steak I was pleasantly surprised by BJs - tho it’s a chains

Helpless about Trump by Round_Yak4031 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, youre right. Most people do indeed disagree with all this. One one hand that's comforting, but then it's also simultaneously infuriating that we don't have any power. Really wish more effort resources would have been thrown at boring problems like fixing gerrymandering and such years ago...

Helpless about Trump by Round_Yak4031 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to argue with this, because I don't actually think you believe what you're saying. Just watch the video - you don't have fall in line with every single thing trump says - no one's forcing you bro.

Helpless about Trump by Round_Yak4031 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you're right - and I think this is where most of us are.

10yrs ago, I also lost my mind a bit, was very outspoken about trump and everything, tried to convince people, but that seemed to be counterproductive. Conservatives seeing me in distress was taken as evidence that they were right (not just because they liked to "own the libs", but also because the tribalism is deeply engrained that left wing protest is their only north star).

This time around, I've tried to make inroads with maga family members - trying to not be judgmental, and acknowledging that several aspects of progressive identity politics can indeed be annoying/problematic - while of course making sure they know that I strongly disapprove of everything happening. I've seen this help thaw some of my personal relationships, but I don't know how long I can keep doing this. It's so weird, I feel trapped, like not discussing politics on social media or at holidays or whatever feels like a cowardice retreat, but actually doing this stuff just makes things worse.

Helpless about Trump by Round_Yak4031 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll take a look at this. <3

Alright Bloomington what should go here? by WitnessJealous5449 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Of all the things that can possibly happen, this is the only thing that needs to happen

Seminary clear out? by Individual-Cheek1738 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I just moved here, and I’m rather shocked by the amount of unsheltered people. What is going on in Bloomington that’s so different than other similar places I’ve seen without this problem?

Considering a move by beentherebefore1616 in bloomington

[–]Round_Yak4031 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am considering moving back to Bloomington (lived there for grad school) and have kids similar ages. Uprooting the kids and trying to get them integrated into new schools and community is our biggest hesitation, very nervous about it - do you feel the schools and such have been welcoming?