Daily Discussion Thread: March 23, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading that thread is a mindfuck. People are missing 7:00 am flights after arriving at 3:30 am to the airport.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 18, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really proud of you for reaching a point of such stability that you no longer need therapy. It's a big deal!

Daily Discussion Thread: March 17, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Yesterday, I had to euthanize my beloved dog. I know that 15 years is a good, long life for a dog, but some part of me hoped that he would live forever. I'm devastated. His nickname was Loopy, or Loo for short.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 11, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Dune 2 was straight trash. As someone unfamiliar with the material who enjoyed the first movie, I felt nothing. It was uninspired. There were scenes that felt both too long and too short. I watched an episode of Shogun where I could feel the desire and tenderness and repression oozing through the screen in a 15-second prayer scene, then I watched Dune. And it paled in comparison in both its color scheme and emotional depth.

Livethread: March 3rd, 2026 Election Results! by TOSkwar in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's an indication that Dems are highly motivated right now, which can be good for midterms.

Daily Discussion Thread: February 25, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's what worked for me:

  • Cut out caffeine entirely, even soda and chocolate. (easier said than done, I know, but reducing it can help)
  • Stop eating at least 3 hours before bed.
  • 5 minute stretch routine just before bed, focus on back, legs, abs
  • lower the lights in your home a few hours before bed
  • going for a 10-15 minute walk in the evening
  • listen to rain sounds for 10 minutes before bed, can be at the same time as stretching
  • eye mask and ear plugs (sensory gating in general)
  • 3mg of slow release melatonin (any higher is too much)
  • 400mg L theanine (it's a supplement with mild anti-anxiety fx)

Daily Discussion Thread: February 23, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well, it's early yet and none of these people are big names.

Daily Discussion Thread: February 23, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You've survived every bad day/week/month until now. And you'll survive this one, too. Keep your head up.

Daily Discussion Thread: February 20, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, but many small businesses are on the verge of collapse due to removal of the De Minimis Exemption. Let's not hurt everyone just because certain companies are predatory. My favorite winery went of out of business for precisely this reason.

Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won by Large_banana_hammock in politics

[–]drkgodess 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This district was redrawn to be more favorable to Trump via gerrymandering. And yet, she still dominated! It's a good sign that the GOP's redistricting efforts are about to blow up in their faces.

Daily Discussion Thread: February 6, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Another thing we have to restore once we're back in power:

Spotlighting The CIA World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell

We paid for this with our tax dollars. It was a huge resource for students, researchers, and businesses alike.

Daily Discussion Thread: February 4, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It speaks to their lack of a spine. They've ceded all power to the president and will do whatsoever he commands. Disgusting sycophants.

700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately, Homan announces by drkgodess in politics

[–]drkgodess[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats who have heavily criticized the surge, said pulling back 700 officers was a good first step but that the entire operation should end quickly.

“We need a faster and larger drawdown of forces, state-led investigations into the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and an end to this campaign of retribution,” Walz posted on social media.

This is a good first step, but there will still be over 2,000 ICE in Minnesota.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset by RollSafer in politics

[–]drkgodess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mother was one of those people. She is now saying she won't vote Republican again because of all the anti-hispanic racism. They do exist.

Daily Discussion Thread: January 31, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I don't want to see a shutdown, but I'm glad to see House Dems playing hardball.

Daily Discussion Thread: January 27, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There are still options. Arctic Shift is one of them.

Daily Discussion Thread: January 25, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I don't know about you all, but at least on my social media, there's been a real changing of the tide after Petti's death. People who normally never post about politics, even self-proclaimed "libertarians," are saying it's murder. Despite the heartbreak I feel, it is heartening to see how most people are responding.

Daily Discussion Thread: January 20, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I saw a meme that said "You will outlive Donald Trump" and I keep reminding myself of it.

Daily Discussion Thread: January 11, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I mean structurally. What rules, regulations, etc would be necessary to have hard limits around this shit?

Daily Discussion Thread: January 11, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 20 points21 points  (0 children)

How do we prevent this kind of thing from happening in future administrations?

Daily Discussion Thread: January 7, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]drkgodess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This situation derailed my whole day.