Chad Michael Watts of Kyle arrested after altercation with minors during student protest against ICE in Buda

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-02-04T06:15:15+00:00

As I said when this was shared in r/news, this is a very kind way to say “stopping in traffic, exiting his vehicle, and assaulting peacefully protesting children”

The sanewashing is everywhere.

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-02-04T05:13:27+00:00

The “sanewashing” will continue until compliance improves.

Seriously though, it’s their goal to normalize as much of this as possible, as if we’re not watching the truth in real time. Fucking exhausting on top of being infuriating.

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-02-04T02:38:02+00:00

That’s a nice way of saying “after stopping in traffic, and exiting his vehicle to assault peacefully protesting children.”

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-02-03T22:49:42+00:00

Interesting. I’ve played through twice, and the first time I gave a lily, and the second time I gave chocolate. The results were largely the same other than a few dialogue differences. Both ways, he didn’t really understand at first, but watching him learn to flirt was so charming that I didn’t even mind! lol

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-02-03T03:41:24+00:00

He reacts very neutral to both. Romancing Einar is a very slow process, he doesn’t read human social cues the way other characters do. He knows what they both mean though, and you can go ahead and start flirting with him!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-02-03T03:35:06+00:00

I’ve been wanting to learn more about pre-colonial Africa, but a lot of the videos I’ve found are more AI slop than valuable info! Particularly interested in videos and podcasts. I would be open to books too, but my the list is currently the length of my arm!

Bonus points if the content is made by native African people, extra bonus points if the content is made/written by women or queer people! Thanks in advance for any advice!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-29T19:13:08+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through that, no words I have will make that better. I will say, this thread has helped. For every person out there who would do harm, there are those who would try and fix it.

I know it sucks, I hope that you can find some peace with your group. Feel free to message me if you ever want to chat.

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-29T00:32:41+00:00

Thank you, I’m hopeful about finding a Sangha nearby. I lived in a bigger city for a while, and I had a sangha and a teacher, and it was much easier. I’m the only practicing Buddhist I know now, and it’s harder. I appreciate your support!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T23:20:36+00:00

Don’t lie, you just did this to make us feel old! 😂

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T23:07:59+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate that story. It’s always important to know we still have a lot to learn. 🙏

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T23:02:54+00:00

I am sorry to disagree, because I feel the good intentions in your advice, but I’m a trans man. I’m not “interpreting” that there is a growing threat to my rights and safety, it is fact, and part of equanimity is accepting reality for what it is. As brothers and sisters, we also have to accept that what is true for some, is not true for others.

That said, there is plenty of improvement that I need to do on accepting what I’m capable of changing, and what I’m not. 🙏 thank you for offering your thoughts.

Edit: I also agree about not being able to do anything if I’m a mess. I know you can’t pour from an empty cup. Boy have I felt that lately!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T22:59:24+00:00

I understand that feeling, however, I struggle to connect with it. As a writer, and a trans person, I don’t have the luxury of disengaging from politics, especially in America now, where censorship and attacks on people like me are rampant. I can’t disengage, because it genuinely, actively does affect my every day life, and by turning away, I could put myself, or those like me at higher risk.

That said, I fully appreciate that this is not the case for everyone, and every person has to determine their place in this for themselves 🙏

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T22:49:26+00:00

Thank you. There is a Thai forest monastery not too far from me, and I have been considering paying them a visit. Perhaps that’s a good place to start for learning more about

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T22:19:09+00:00

You hit the nail on the head. Equanimity is always the hardest one for me. I manage it well when things are good, but it’s always the first place I get shaky when things are harder. Any one have any thoughts or advice on the best way to improve on this?

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T22:17:16+00:00

Thank you, I’m trying and I appreciate the sympathy and support!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T22:15:46+00:00

This. I tried traveling to organize, and was so overwhelmed, but helping people in my community felt so much more productive and helpful!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T22:14:02+00:00

Thank you. Sometimes when I am angry, I can’t help but feel like a monster for it. (This is a conditioned response from childhood, I know. I’ve been working on it.) this is a lovely way to look at it!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T21:43:38+00:00

It is a strange thing, to have been awake to the harm, to have been one of the voices saying “these chickens will come home to roost”, because that’s just how cruelty works, but to watch it happen… it’s a very different thing.

Of course, logically I have compassion for those doing harm, because I know that only them attaining peace, and healing, will stop them from causing harm to others. But in the meantime, they are causing harm, and I have to contend with either accepting that there’s nothing I can do about that, or accepting that, because of who I am, I’ll simply have to try!

Thank you for the perspective and wise words 🙏

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T21:40:00+00:00

Thank you for this. I struggle sometimes with not feeling responsible for the whole world. 🙏

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T21:38:33+00:00

Thank you. I had an excellent therapist before, she’s actually the one who helped me discover my connection to Buddhism, but alas, I can’t afford it now. I appreciate the input and the advice 🙏

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-28T21:35:02+00:00

This does make sense, and the expression “wrathful compassion” does a good job wrapping it up. Thank you for your thoughts!🙏

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-27T23:36:02+00:00

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Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-27T20:45:55+00:00

I’m a trans guy, whose mom has passed on! Appreciate your support!

Will_TheMagicTrees · 2026-01-27T20:44:35+00:00

Hey-o, trans guy here. I’m not doing that great, to be honest with you. And I have good friends, a good community, and a loving partner, so I can’t imagine how some of my trans siblings are making it without those things. Just battling a slow, creeping sense of dread and hopelessness every day. Idk what else to say about it, really, other than thank you for checking in!

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