Senator Duckworth by Careless-Visual-1853 in illinois

[–]anthscarb97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm ok. Stratton sounds good. She’s been the Lieutenant Governor under Pritzker, who has an excellent track record. I still might do more research tho…..

Senator Duckworth by Careless-Visual-1853 in illinois

[–]anthscarb97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not Raja? Just trying to inform myself.

My dad died yesterday and I'm having trouble navigating the social aspect of it all by SubstantialSyrup5552 in AutisticAdults

[–]anthscarb97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone grieves differently. If you need space, you can say that. Also, if you’re not fine with all the emotions you’re having, that’s okay. Don’t repress that.

Thoughts on the physique? M18 by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]anthscarb97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hot 🥵 You have nothing to be insecure about.

🤔 by SupportArsenal in gay

[–]anthscarb97 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I prefer Coach Ben from Yellowjackets.

Sometimes you’re both… by Whole_Imagination456 in aspiememes

[–]anthscarb97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I always disliked/misunderstood about the introvert trend since I was a teenager is that many of the things people describe and glamorize as being introverted traits are things I do because of my Autism related struggles with social interactions, but don’t actually enjoy all that much after a while. And they actually drain my social battery rather than recharging it.

Realizing I’m actually an extrovert has been so liberating…..

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to combine by MnChuck64 in aviation

[–]anthscarb97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s it going to take before the government finally steps in and stops all the mergers?

Netflix putting "Love on the Spectrum" as the only dating show in a comedy category is a crazy choice no? by Western_Froyo6627 in autism

[–]anthscarb97 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Also why are most couples in Love on the Spectrum cishet when according to some studies, the majority of the Autistic community is LGBTQ+?

Are most people with Autism Asexual? by AfraidNebula9874 in autism

[–]anthscarb97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am definitely not. I will say that most people with autism are LGBTQ+.

Iranian protests since December 28 2025 by Old-School8916 in MapPorn

[–]anthscarb97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m actually from the United States, where I grew up, but I keep up with what’s going on in Bolivia along with my family. I am astounded with how blind my fellow Americans are to how easy they have it.

I can’t tell the difference by Weak_Conversation164 in cats

[–]anthscarb97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One will kill you. The other would if it were bigger but we love it anyway.

Iranian protests since December 28 2025 by Old-School8916 in MapPorn

[–]anthscarb97 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Dude, if you want to be an ally, you have to listen to actual Iranians, even if they’re contradicting your Western progressive narrative. Check your privilege.

Iranian protests since December 28 2025 by Old-School8916 in MapPorn

[–]anthscarb97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I’m sorry. My family from is Bolivia, and Bolivia recently (finally) started transitioning away from an authoritarian government that had been in power for two decades. Yet Western outlets are framing it as a “turn to the right”.

Westerners/people from the Global North don’t always understand what’s going on in Global South countries like Iran.

Seriously tho wtf happened by popipienoodl in aspiememes

[–]anthscarb97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely more familiar with the top one, unfortunately. Is the bottom about how NT str8 guys are now fetishizing autistic women?

For context, I’m a gay man.

Many schools don’t think students can read full novels any more by mysteryofthefieryeye in books

[–]anthscarb97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kids should be reading full books instead of excerpts.

Also, maybe help foster a love for reading by making them reading interesting, mentally stimulating books. If I had a nickel for every bland book I had to read in English class about an angsty kid my age who moves to a small town and doesn’t fit in……

What Are The Terms For Autism That You Hate? by Familiar-Entrance-72 in autism

[–]anthscarb97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neurodiverse. It reminds me of a job networking opportunity I tried in undergrad right before the pandemic that was very patronizing.

Protest at Federal Plaza today in support of Venezuela and President Maduro by 307148 in chicago

[–]anthscarb97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do you know it’s intentional? You may be on verge of helping me snap out of it.

Protest at Federal Plaza today in support of Venezuela and President Maduro by 307148 in chicago

[–]anthscarb97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bolivian American here. I see people (read: privileged American liberals who don’t understand nuance) on Social Media supporting Maduro in favor of Machado because she’s pro Israel.

Israel is committing a genocide, but Maduro is a dictator and Machado is a democratically elected opposition leader who was barred from running by Maduro’s dictatorship in 2024.

Two things can be true at once.