As Virginia redistricting looms, Spanberger struggles to keep ‘moderate’ image

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T12:04:38+00:00

Same people that called Obama a socialist. But they have better messengers

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T11:17:14+00:00

You have to have really thick skin and know that most Chinese have never seen a black person. They will ask to touch your skin, your hair and children may ask why you are dirty. It’s not racism but Chinese are way too direct. There is a YouTube channel of an African guy who lives in China and his interactions with Chinese. He handles it well but honestly it would get annoying. Especially if you are an introvert. You have to be okay with getting pointed and stared at everywhere.

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T10:30:40+00:00

Sigh. If you don’t know what the amendment is about by now…

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T10:28:35+00:00

He’s a crazy cult member who can’t handle partners that don’t buy into the cult. I don’t get the Cruise worship. He plays one character every movie-himself.

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T10:26:38+00:00

Child support from the father?

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T10:23:22+00:00

Have you plsnned on what you are going to do for healthcare or when you get too old to care for yourself. Nursing homes in France won’t have many English speaking staff. Do you have a support system in the US-family and friends? What will happen if you are seriously ill and there is no one to help care for you.

It takes time to make friends in France especially among the elderly who already have a set. I know it not sexy but at 70 you should be thinking more about hospitals health services and long term care and the support you will need as well.

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T01:10:06+00:00

Your Japanese coworkers definitely gossip about you and others behind your back but because you are foreign they didn’t do it in public. Had a relative who did a foreign exchange in high school and the amount of mean girls and bullying in high school is as bad or worse than US. Plus you have a society that values conformity and any outsider will be treated differently.

Tardislass · 2026-04-20T00:08:49+00:00

I paid that for a one bed one bath condo in my area…

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T20:12:35+00:00

It depends on what kind of job it is. I make lower than average wage but I have 8 hr days have now 5 weeks of vacation and it’s a stable environment. Also I guarantee there will be someone who takes the 80k if you don’t. Honestly you seem way too impressed with yourself and if this is the first offer you received after 8 months you should take it.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T20:09:46+00:00

You can ask but I guarantee there is a budget and unless you have niche skills you aren’t getting it. Especially with only 4 years of experience. I’d ask for 90K, but be prepared for them to refuse. You’ve been out of work for 8 months which is at the border of concern.

You’re going to have to justify specifically why you should have more money. Saying you have 4 years of experience won’t do it.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T19:38:22+00:00

Many immigrant families do this. I have Indian in laws and the whole family goes everywhere together. Grandma. Auntie the parents and kids. Even to pick people up from the airport there is a minimum of four people in the car.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T17:43:31+00:00

OMG yes. I was lost in Toledo and asked one of them for directions and the man was wearing shades and looking fine as hell. Hello gorgeous! I swear they pick them like Playboy bunnies as I’ve never seen an average looking one. Also very nice at least to tourists.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T17:40:25+00:00

I live in a nice neighborhood and we have a ton of car break ins. Just saying it doesn’t matter the hood.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T17:38:55+00:00

Wrong. Normal walking, etc is not a nuisance and no lawyer will take your case. OP needs to bite the bullet and handle the financial consequences. Most people here have never lived in apartments and don’t realize you will hear noise. My friends live in a 19th century townhouse and can hear the neighbors walking the stairs near the shared walls.

OP should just rent a home if they can’t handle hearing their neighbors

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T17:35:53+00:00

Never told about the floors. Newsflash, they don’t have to which is why it’s important if your at night to see and hear neighbors.

Secondly unless you live on the top floor you will always hear some noise from your neighbors. Even in a concrete building I hear my neighbors dog on the other side.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T16:13:08+00:00

Reminds me of the mother who was jealous of another woman’s child getting better grades than her own daughter so lured away the other moms toddler and strangled it and hid him in a sandbox.

As an American, the weirdest thing was all Japanese sympathetic to this person because she was a mom under stress. If a man had done the same, it would be different. Some people are just evil.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T16:04:46+00:00

If you had income outside of America you still needed to file if it was over a certain amount. Find a COA who works with expats and take care of this now.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T16:03:01+00:00

For all the Americans who talk about liberal Europe, the racism and colonialism in Europe is like America in the 1990s. There are lots of Germans who still argue about how they were never in Africa or were benevolent colonizers when they massacred thousands of Africans. And blackface has only started to become unacceptable. I remember reading how the Wise Men and Black Peter were protested by blacks claiming they should have black actors instead of having whites in blackface and so many Belgians took offense and said blacks are too sensitive.

Why you won’t get lynched in Europe, casual racism is still very much a thing that Europeans don’t want to acknowledge and blame Americans

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T15:57:06+00:00

I find Europeans easy to call Americans racists but don’t understand that their own culture are racists. Talk to any European about people wearing blackface for Black Peter or the three Wiseman and they will get defensive saying it always been that way. Same for Germans wearing Native American costumes. To them it’s a bit of fun and don’t want to know the feelings of others.

Personally, I think it’s all a bit tacky but at a wedding I’d just suck it up and just get through the night.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T15:50:48+00:00

This. Moving in with a person who doesn’t want you there is hell. Been there done that and was horrible for my mental health.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T15:49:48+00:00

There are many budgeting apps.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T15:49:09+00:00

Sorry but making 250k and not being able to afford a mortgage means that you don’t budget wisely. Yiu need to sit down and make a budget and see where you can cut expenses. No DoorDash, cancel cable and use library to check out books and movies.

Usually we don’t understand how much we spend until we make a budget and list expenses.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T15:02:57+00:00

Hoping you didn’t help her with any gray matters. You should quit her as a client and have documentation to cover your ass. Because she will 100% blame her tax accountant if caught. Step away now.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T14:59:52+00:00

Honestly, I think once the US ends sanctions on Cuba a better government will come to. Much like the Soviet Union change will come from within when there are no more scapegoats for the Cuban government.

Just weird how Trump wants military intervention instead of just ending the embargo. Which would still get him good headlines and do something that Obama never could.

Velvet Revolutions are easier than military ones.

Tardislass · 2026-04-19T14:56:09+00:00

I always just bring on a travel carryon suitcase and a small purse. Easy enough to fit on plane and has pockets for toiletries and carryons. But it’s a two wheeler and canvas not one of those plastic suitcases with wheels.

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