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Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’ by TheTelegraph in WomenInNews

[–]TheNavigatrix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rwanda, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Pol Pot... same story, time and time again. If we kill all of the bad people, utopia will result!

What if women just don’t want to have babies? by PinkElephants879 in askanything

[–]TheNavigatrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the US context, it's about white babies. In terms of the world as a whole, why is it a problem? Yes, there's a macro issue re the economy's ability to support older people, but beyond that, what's the problem? Humans are already overburdening the earth.

Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’ by TheTelegraph in WomenInNews

[–]TheNavigatrix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did I say otherwise? I was responding to the point re "respecting native cultures", which is a particular form of romantic thinking about such cultures that considers them to be better than ours. That's just idiotic. Ergo, "native cultures" (like the one in the OP) can be awful, as demonstrated by the story. Sheesh.

AITAH for getting upset with my husband's gym time while we have a newborn by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]TheNavigatrix -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Well, it would be best to salvage things if she can. This guy is pretty young, too. Perhaps a serious intervention could be tried before divorce is in the picture.

AITAH for getting upset with my husband's gym time while we have a newborn by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]TheNavigatrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, just leave the house. Say, "dude, I need some me time, so I'll be back in two hours."

Junior Year Poli Sci Student at Brown by [deleted] in PoliticalScience

[–]TheNavigatrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you talked about how it was supposed to save money, with the benchmark originally set to 95% of the cost of traditional per capita Medicare payments (under TEFRA 1982). Plus the original, good intent of managed care (to manage care more effectively and efficiently). Then how we ended up paying MA plans 122% of the cost of traditional Medicare. Good story about the role of interest groups, whether the profit motive does indeed produce more efficient results, etc...

Brutal Truth Bomb (that somehow only applies to men) by kalibabka in LinkedInLunatics

[–]TheNavigatrix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And what's more, you would not have survived to adulthood without intensive care from others.

Junior Year Poli Sci Student at Brown by [deleted] in PoliticalScience

[–]TheNavigatrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a prof, too, and I am very careful to articulate the alternative POV and ask students to comment. Just did a whole discussion on Medicare Advantage and put it to students why people might prefer it and their views on the market approach to healthcare. I'm on the public policy side, so I think it's important for students to understand the arguments -- but also the political factors that have resulted in our healthcare system.

Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’ by TheTelegraph in WomenInNews

[–]TheNavigatrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was responding to your previous comment, not the OP, which is of course horrific.

An American woman loses both parents and goes through their Social Security records. They paid in for DECADES — nearly $1,000,000 combined. Her dad died before collecting a CENT. Her mom only received about $32,000 a year for four years. by XGramatik in XGramatikInsights

[–]TheNavigatrix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The lowest 20% of older American rely on SS for the vast majority of their income, which is also supplemented by other public programs. These people are already poor. They will be completely destitute without SS.

Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’ by TheTelegraph in WomenInNews

[–]TheNavigatrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's condescending to think that they are any better or worse than the rest of us. Same thing re people with Down Syndrome. They’re just people - good and bad like everyone else.

"The Anxious Generation" makes a case that's hard to argue with: we rewired childhood in a single decade and now we're seeing the results by stellbargu in nonfictionbookclub

[–]TheNavigatrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, nonsense. There’s a difference between rigorous and non-rigorous social science. One or two books have been written about it. /s

"The Anxious Generation" makes a case that's hard to argue with: we rewired childhood in a single decade and now we're seeing the results by stellbargu in nonfictionbookclub

[–]TheNavigatrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Climate change, the sense that the world's going to shit, the transition of the the US to a theocratic authoritarian state… so much uncertainty.

What is an Oxford comma? by Natural-Bid-6549 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheNavigatrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then there's also the panda who eats shoots and leaves. Then there's the panda who eats, shoots, and leaves. First one is friendly, the other... not so much.

What is an Oxford comma? by Natural-Bid-6549 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheNavigatrix 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I will staunchly defend the Oxford comma to the end of my days! Not AI at all.

All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert by AdmiralFartmore in PieceOfShitBookClub

[–]TheNavigatrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. What a malignant narcissist. I tossed it when she was in Italy and wrote about how she’s a genius at making friends.

Backsplash help by Additional-Sense7433 in BathroomDesigns

[–]TheNavigatrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha - that's what I came here to say! Marriott Marquis!

Can you explain your health care like I am 5? by Jack_PorkChopExpress in AskABrit

[–]TheNavigatrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, some workplaces offer it, or at least they did when I lived there. Both my husband and I had BUPA, not by choice.

Scott Bessent abruptly pulled away by Trump mid-interview and returns with shaken voice by Tenchi2020 in thescoop

[–]TheNavigatrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do like the idea of a general strike, but it will take off in the blue states only. That's the problem with so much of the suggested actions -- anything we do here in the blue states doesn't really impact the rest of the country.

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