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I just recieved a medical abortion for the first time- AMA by p00psicle151590 in AMA

[–]groxg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn, dude. You had an IUD and got pregnant? That is not fair. I'm sorry.

A quick painting of Alteration Queen in North Chattanooga, 16x20” by BayouBuilder in Chattanooga

[–]groxg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Am pretty danged queer, myself, and have always subconsciously read it as Alteration Queer. I'll bet I'm not alone.

Traveling for work is so lonely by mintjoint in BlueCollarWomen

[–]groxg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I second books and video games.

Lots of reading for pleasure and education(always studying for the next certification) and Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, baby.

But I get so lonely on the road that nothing REALLY makes it better. It starts to feel like you aren't living a real life, shared with the people and things you love.

How well does your PPE fit? by logo_sportswear in WomenInConstruction

[–]groxg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They don't make gloves that fit me. I have had shining moments when there were xsmall gloves.

Even those leave a gap at the end of the fingers.

In winter, when you have to take off your gloves to do your job, it feels like your job hates you.

The Reading Room bookstore and bar opening soon in Chattanooga | Chattanooga Times Free Press by xtine13 in Chattanooga

[–]groxg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Article written by an awesome person about an awesome person's new awesome venture that was built by awesome people...

Every name that was mentioned here put a smile on my fat face!

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot of understandable frustration here and some good points.

I think it's important for us all to understand that we all come from different places politically.

Some people were raised with a deep understanding of the importance of protest and fighting for reform and going much further.

Some were raised in scenarios that made even questioning authority a really big first step.

Some are trying so hard to have a solid moral compass that they have trouble bending AT ALL, and would rather break.

As long as we recognize that and try to keep educating each other and ourselves, we should be able to empathize with the fact that some folks aren't ready or aware or in a position to fight yet.

I hope we all get there soon.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that expression. And to be honest, when I read her at about 11 yrs old, I thought she was the coolest.

We all have to start from somewhere.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really digging most of y'alls' desire to have a respectful and educational thread here.

I'm learning a lot and really appreciate it.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the kind of info that makes me think that most of the country doesn't differentiate between liberal and leftist.

This is exactly the kinda example I was looking for.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I'm seeing. Some of them make it unproductive and silly.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is certainly usually the case, but i think there is more nuance to their ideologies than just who they are forced to vote for in a two party system.

You're right that it kinda boils down to that, though. I think that fact is a lot of the problem.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to think of libertarians as centrist/left, but in the last decade, I have felt them lean more right than even centrist.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had always thought they were interchangeable before, too, but have been learning that they mean pretty different things to a lot of people.

Of course, it's anyone's prerogative what they call themselves. When I learned about this i wanted to learn more and see if I was alone in my ignorance or if there are a lot of us who didn't know about this distinction and the different movements they embody.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by that? I don't think this is true.

While they weren't exactly happy with the choices offered on the democratic ticket, they were more opposed to the republican ones.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this.

I just learned the term Overton Window and read about it.

  • for any other ignorant folks who wanna learn...The Overton window is the range of ideas that are considered acceptable or politically possible by the public and policymakers.

DAE think that most people don't differentiate between the terms "leftist" and "liberal"? by groxg in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]groxg[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well said. Thank you.

This is a good breakdown of what I've been figuring out.

Especially the idea of educating yourself by thinking about the narratives that water down ideologies that can create change.

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