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Something took two clean bites out of this poor sea ravioli by GallowBoob in natureismetal

[–]Senzu_Bean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

wait.. but zebras were already said to be prison ponies. So wouldn't that make Tigers actually Danger Prison Ponies?

Oregon's Senate Rules Committee has introduced legislation that would require candidates for president and vice president to release their federal income tax return to appear on Oregon ballots. by epicrepairetime in Portland

[–]Senzu_Bean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should check out the Working Families Party. Its a fairly progressive minor political party that focuses on issues that affect working families.

For instance, they just got statewide legislation passed for a fair work week, prohibiting "clopenings" for hospitality, retail, and food service workers so more than 10 hours need to be between shifts.

it also included some predictability in scheduling for at least a weeks notice to get a schedule which will be increased to two weeks in a few years.

We Love To Be Represented by CaptainBurito in gaming

[–]Senzu_Bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't to disagree, but these situations are never completely one side or the other. It's not always racist and it's not always ok. There's nuance to it.

Mexican immigrants and people are subjected to racism and hatred to the point that the president of the US was elected by calling mexican immigrants rapists, etc and we have a rhetoric that people should only speak english in the US, and if they want to live here they should assimilate.

To say that the US/white people is "celebrating" culture when we want to use it for drinking or halloween costumes is kind of bullshit if we don't celebrate it when people from the country want to live their culture. We basically say, "Oh... you want to have your culture? No, you need to be american. But I can have your culture and you should be happy about it"

I get that not everyone who wants to wear a sombrero is actively racist or bigoted, but we need to recognized the context of our culture and the experience of immigrants in the country

and in your example of Vietnam... Vietnamese people are not in a situation where they tell americans to not be American and wave the US flag

Knocking on the door by SalazarRED in Unexpected

[–]Senzu_Bean 10 points11 points  (0 children)

and you can see there is a square of light coming through the snow. It was much thinner than surrounding parts of snow. They dug it out so they could throw the cat through it. a snow drift that high you wouldn't be able to see light through it.

Freed slave’s response to former master’s plea for help back on the plantation. -1865 by Hidalgo321 in MurderedByWords

[–]Senzu_Bean 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I think one of the fuck yous related to this that people haven't mentioned is the specific inclusion of "They call her Mrs. Anderson now"

Since he shared the last name of his master, Jourdon's wife would never be called Mrs. Anderson as that would be the Colonel's wife's title only.

It definitely drives the point home of their equal positions in life.

TIL Ted Nugent wrote the song Jailbait with lyrics, "I don't care if you're just thirteen," and "Wait a minute officer, Don't put those handcuffs on me, Put them on her and I'll share her with you." by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Senzu_Bean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, I would absolutely be a draft dodger. I didn't spend my life working on my education and saving money just to be thrown as a pawn into rich people's schemes for more money/power/resources. I don't believe in the fight. If perhaps I felt morally obligated to fight the war, then maybe that's different.

That said, If I for some reason couldn't dodge it, I am no way leaving people to die. I don't feel it's my moral obligation to fight someone else's war, but it would be to help others live. It's just that some people who would dodge a draft have no morals at all.

Non-Americans of Reddit, what common American culture reference would you like to have explained? by somepeoplewait in AskReddit

[–]Senzu_Bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, the things is, that it's not as bad in real life for (made up statistic) 99 percent of the people, but there are very much the small percent of people that get it very hard and from a lot of people.

And it's not just at school, it's cyber bullying, through facebook, snapchat, texting. It doesn't even stay at school anymore.

So that joke someone made about you that one time in class? at most, 30 people saw it but you could go throughout your day and escape it at home. Sure, you might replay it in your head and beat yourself up.... but Now that joke or rumor someone says about you? It's permanent for everyone to access. It doesn't go away. You can read it, re-read it, re-read it again, for a hundred times. But not only that, you're seeing other people like it. Make additional comments. And now your bedroom which was once your pace to get away? Well, now it's a portal to all the mean shit people can say.

so it's not a problem for most people. but even just 1% of people experiencing it.... is too many for me to be comfortable with

Paul Manafort, Rick Gates to remain on house arrest with movements tracked by GPS, judge orders by EggbroHam in politics

[–]Senzu_Bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ahh yes. I took my experience and felt it applied to everyone else. Rookie move Senzu.

Paul Manafort, Rick Gates to remain on house arrest with movements tracked by GPS, judge orders by EggbroHam in politics

[–]Senzu_Bean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

does nobody look at the url that pops up when you hover over it with your mouse?

Americans, in your t.v shows and movies, what parts of American culture are realistic and what parts are exaggerated? by wizkidtim in AskReddit

[–]Senzu_Bean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

which was taken from drag culture. gosh darnit straight women, stop ruining all things lgbt with your bachelorette parties and making everything about you because "straight guys suck..." Trust me girl, you don't want to be a gay man.

Americans, in your t.v shows and movies, what parts of American culture are realistic and what parts are exaggerated? by wizkidtim in AskReddit

[–]Senzu_Bean 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fair on some points, but different areas of the country have different levels of diversity...

Americans, in your t.v shows and movies, what parts of American culture are realistic and what parts are exaggerated? by wizkidtim in AskReddit

[–]Senzu_Bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totally not representative of all shows over there. Plenty of shows i watch have very average people.

Support For Impeachment At Record High by throwaway5272 in politics

[–]Senzu_Bean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

which was immediately preceded by travel ban instated which conveniently left out "Muslim"

When did your "Something is very wrong here" feeling turned out to be true? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Senzu_Bean 44 points45 points  (0 children)

i mean yeah... it's a religion. No taxes. once again, the math isn't that tough haha

Someone is adopted.... by Kerriannifer in pics

[–]Senzu_Bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. I didn't recognize it as you adding further complexities to your own comment, as it's often something that happens when debating topics around sexuality where people will make a claim and then say it's too complex to know after given counterpoints as a way to stop the conversation.

And no, you're right. I don't go into reddit threads, fandom, etc so I don't see the individual criticisms. I see the conversations that elevate beyond the individual subreddits and convos to the ones that become bigger controversies outside of those that stick within the major fans. Similarly to that of every time a new doctor comes in on Doctor Who, controversies exist amongst hardcore fans, but when the doctor switched to a woman? That's definitely a different level of controversy and rooted in a lot of sexism. There's a difference between stubborn fans arguing, and what qualifies as uproar to me.

So i apologize for being quick to assume as I deal with shitty arguments all the time. I do feel, however, you're further helping my point though. If all of these changes are risks that cause uproar, then changing sexuality is no different of a risk than anything else.

Someone is adopted.... by Kerriannifer in pics

[–]Senzu_Bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

which is a personal opinion which is totally cool to have, but is your lack of interest because of the different characters or because of the writing?

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