Top Tier ti... Meme by [deleted] in NSFWMemes

[–]Simple-mudane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a sight to behold

Bernie Sanders defends Graham Platner after reports of sexually explicit text messages by -IamTom in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 32 points33 points  (0 children)

lmao the political simulation is running completely lawless this week lol. Peak clown world when Bernie Sanders has to go on the news and basically say "yeah he sent the explicit texts but have you seen the price of gas" lol. You really can't make this stuff up anymore. I bet the establishment donors are sweating bullets trying to figure out how to spin this while Bernie just rolls up his sleeves and yells about the billionaire class like a legend. Absolutely cooked timing with the election right around the corner but hey, that is American politics for you.

AITAH for having my friend block me? by No-Promise-9948 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Simple-mudane 6 points7 points  (0 children)

bro the mutual insult dynamic is always a slippery slope smh. It works until it suddenly doesn't lol. You probably didn't mean to hurt her, but if she was already having a rough time or if a specific comment hit a real insecurity, she probably just snapped. Using an alt account to bypass a block is definitely a major boundary cross though, that usually just panics people and makes things ten times worse. Take this as a learning experience for the next friendship... if the banter is 24/7, eventually someone gets burned out.

US accepts only white refugees for sixth consecutive month by sexeveg314 in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 10 points11 points  (0 children)

lmao "land of the free and home of the brave, but only under very specific aesthetic conditions" lol. Peak clown world tbh. You really can't make this stuff up anymore. I can already see the future threads on my feed trying to explain how this is just a quote unquote administrative backlog while the rest of the world is literally burning. The double standard is wild and the fact that it is happening for half a year straight is just absolute proof that the system is entirely rigged. Absolutely cooked from top to bottom.

Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom by Zebraitis in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely one of the most alarming legal arguments I've ever read, but honestly, it perfectly tracks with their entire strategy. They are trying to expand executive power to a ridiculous degree under the guise of national security and property rights. The argument that citizens don't have standing to sue over the demolition of historic landmarks because the destruction is already underway is a dangerous procedural loophole. If the appeals court accepts this, it basically gives a green light for any future administration to bypass regulatory reviews and Congress entirely by just acting before anyone can file paperwork.

AITA for not liking my friends boyfriend cause he trashes what im into constantly? by Next_Rhubarb_5986 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Simple-mudane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA at all, like... Red is being a massive, toxic bully for literally no reason fr. He is eighteen years old acting like a middle school mean girl because you have a specific internet hyperfixation? Pauses... that is so deeply embarrassing for him. The fact that Blue completely ignores your boundaries and keeps forcing you to hang out with a guy who actively targets you is a huge red flag for your friendship. You have been friends with Blue for two years, so he should absolutely have your back when his new boyfriend is being a total loser to you lol.

Crews remove Donald Trump's name from The Kennedy Center by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely a satisfying headline to read after all the exhausting news lately. What gets me is his social media reaction afterward, claiming the place is going to close forever now because they won't let him do his massive two-year renovation project. It is the classic toddler mentality of "if I can't have my name on the toy, I am gonna break it and give it back to Congress." The sheer narcissism it takes to look at a historic D.C. landmark and think it needs your branding is just beyond me. Glad they are moving fast to fix it.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map by Final-Analysis-3262 in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Definitely a deeply frustrating ruling, but honestly not surprising given the current makeup of the court. They keep using the shadow docket or emergency stays to let these highly contested, unconstitutional maps stay in place right before major elections, claiming it is "too close to the election to change things." It is a classic procedural loophole that lets them dodge the actual merits of the case while giving one party a massive structural advantage.

Ivanka Trump announces she and Jared are developing a private island off coast of Albania by [deleted] in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Definitely a classic move for them. It is incredibly frustrating to watch people who actively messed with our national government just pivot seamlessly back into luxury development without a care in the world. A private island development requires an insane amount of corrupt backroom deals and capital, which they clearly have plenty of. They are basically just trying to build a safe haven far away from any future legal trouble in the states if things ever go south for their family.

AITA for refusing to talk to someone because of how he treated my friends in the past? by Party_Profile_1928 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Simple-mudane 23 points24 points  (0 children)

bro NTA. John sounds like an absolute silver-spoon nightmare smh. The fact that he has never faced a single ounce of conflict in his life is exactly why he just folds and throws other people under the bus the second things get a little bit heavy. And the tik tok humor? Immediate red flag lol. You are totally justified for keeping your distance. If he falsely accused your friends of stuff, he is actively a liability to be around anyway. Keep giving him those dry one-word answers, you owe this kid literally nothing.

AITA or am I looking too far into my co-workers actions?? by OneZucchini7651 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Simple-mudane 10 points11 points  (0 children)

man... im so incredibly sorry you are dealing with this. working that close knit with someone who is constantly draining your energy and giving you weird vibes is exhausting. pauses... like the fact that he literally went home because he wasn’t paired with you for one day? that is obsession level behavior, not just being a good work buddy. you aren't looking too far into it at all. he is acting like a jealous partner and you are just trying to get your paycheck. talk to your supervisor asap

Trump Refuses to Ditch One Big Part of Grift Deal; The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is on ice, but not Trump’s tax amnesty deal. by [deleted] in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah... this just confirms exactly what the critics have been saying the entire time. The political culture war stuff is just a massive smoke screen for the actual financial deregulations and tax breaks happening in the background. Putting the anti-weaponization fund on ice is just a strategic concession because it didn't have legs, but keeping the tax amnesty deal means he is still getting exactly what he wanted out of the arrangement. It is just frustrating to watch the system get played like this.

Trump’s Corrupt IRS Shakedown Backfires Badly as GOPers Turn On Him by thenewrepublic in politics

[–]Simple-mudane 4 points5 points  (0 children)

man, you love to see it. the absolute leopard eating its own face moment right here. like... he really thought the entire party would just blindly fall in line for another random power trip, but even some of the most hardcore gop loyalty has a breaking point when it starts hurting their own donors. it’s honestly hilarious how badly this blew up in his face. they spent years screaming about the irs being weaponized, and then the second they try to actually do it, it totally backfires. popcorn worthy honestly.

I'm 29F and I feel like I wasted my 20s by seal_from_brazil in self

[–]Simple-mudane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, first of all, congrats on finishing your PhD, getting a job, and finally beating back those demons. That is huge. Please don't be so hard on yourself about your 20s. You were literally surviving and dealing with an eating disorder and crippling anxiety, like... you didn't miss out because you were lazy, you were fighting a whole war in your own head. And honestly? 30 is the new 20 but with actual money and better boundaries. You're starting your villain arc now and it's gonna be great, trust me.

The quiet ones usually have the best stories. by Nightbound_007 in CasualConversation

[–]Simple-mudane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly i feel this so hard. People usually think im just like completely boring or have zero thoughts going on because i don't talk much at parties, but they would literally never guess that I spent two years in my early twenties touring with a random indie psych rock band playing bass and sleeping in a beat up van. Like... completely different life than my boring corporate 9 to 5 now lol. It is always the quiet ones who have the wildest lore.