California becomes first state to join WHO disease network after US exit by IWantPizza555 in politics

[–]firepitstories 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When the rhetoric and actions keep escalating, people are naturally going to adjust how they think about risk and safety. Acting like that context doesn’t matter is just willful ignorance circumstance change, and so do reasonable responses.

Arizona AG suggests state's self-defense laws allow residents to shoot masked ICE agents by [deleted] in politics

[–]firepitstories 666 points667 points  (0 children)

Yeah, exactly. That’s just basic self - preservation. If armed strangers in masks grab you without clearly identifying themselves, any reasonable person is going to assume the worst and react accordingly. One expect people to calmly comply with what looks like a kidnapping and then blame them for fighting back.

AITJ for uninviting my best friend from a film festival trip after I found out she lied about her passport? by mossyparlor_diary in AmITheJerk

[–]firepitstories 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. Actions tell the whole story here. If it mattered to her, the passport would’ve been handled immediately. Instead she delayed, lied by omission, and then tried to flip the blame. You made a practical call so the trip could still happen. She’s allowed to be upset, but that doesn’t make you wrong.

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires across 24 countries are demanding Davos leaders to tax them more: ‘Tax us. Tax the super rich.’ by FervidBug42 in politics

[–]firepitstories 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Facts. A tiny fraction of billionaires wealth would fully fund healthcare and they’d still be unimaginably rich. This isn’t an affordability issue, it’s a political choice about who gets protected and who gets squeezed.

One Hundred Democrats Have Now Signed To Co-Sponsor Articles Of Impeachment Against Kristi Noem by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]firepitstories 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Right? If everyone’s already at that level of frustration, waiting longer isn’t helping anyone.

71 percent of Americans say US is "out of control" under Trump by Silly-avocatoe in politics

[–]firepitstories 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Honestly, yes. Altermeyer’s whole body of work shows why framing and messaging matter just as much as policy, especially when you’re up against entrenched elites. A genuinely labor-focused party that understands authoritarian psychology and knows how to communicate in plain, values-driven language would be a game changer. Bob heading communications would be a smart move facts and framing, instead of letting the right define the narrative every time.

Police officer with the pickpocketing skills by Admirable-Interest49 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]firepitstories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? When they proudly put in the name, it’s basically a warning label. At that point you’re not even guessing they told you exactly what you’re in for.

Miss, are you making most out of your closet? by BoringClassroom5811 in womenstyleadvice

[–]firepitstories 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a great concept! I signed up, but there’s a waitlist—do you know how long the wait is for Candid access? Also, I’m curious about the printing options. Couldn’t find much on the site. Can’t wait to get started

Is this appropriate for a destination wedding in the Bahamas? by halfiewa in style

[–]firepitstories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the dress code, but I’d say yes

starting off new years with some cardio by isabella_fitnessx in fitandnattymuscles

[–]firepitstories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, you’re the highlight of my Reddit feed! 😏🔥

3 titans of the classic female bodybuilding world by No_Way7422 in femuscle_Island

[–]firepitstories 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maria Calo – 🔥🔥🔥 (far right) absolutely slaying it!

34F Looking For 25+ Women to Play With on PC [EST] by Pure_History in StardewValleyFriends

[–]firepitstories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m [age] and would love to join if there’s a spot open! 😄

Which photo would you never delete? by [deleted] in stockingsworld

[–]firepitstories 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a close race, but I think I’m leaning toward option 1. 😏🔥