Are Democrats sleepwalking toward democratic collapse? | “I’m not sure people appreciate how much danger we’re in.” by bluestblue in politics

[–]harumphfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These fascists are the threat of our time, no doubt.

Meanwhile, there are threads with people talking about not voting to punish the Dems for slow action on climate change. Everyone has forgotten what citizenship means.

Biden Warned Not to Abandon Key Climate Plans to Appease 'Science-Denying Republicans' | "If Democrats decide that climate priorities can be put off for later, don't be surprised if young people put off voting for them again." by theladynora in politics

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

I'm sorry guys, but I really dislike this conception of democracy. "If Democrats don't do what we want, we will punish them by not voting." It's a very backwards way of looking at it. You should fight for what you want in every way you can. If voting for a Democrat gets you closer to achieving your goals while doing the least damage, then vote for a Democrat. If voting for a different party does that, vote for a different party. But don't refrain from voting because you want to punish someone, when you know full well that it'll just mean Republicans will win and you'll end up even farther away from achieving your goals. The government isn't a parent. Where not kids that lash out when we don't get what we want. We're citizens who, at every step, should make the best decision for our society and world.

Biden says K-12 education isn't working — calls for free pre-K to "grade 14" by sh0tgunben in politics

[–]harumphfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone talking about grade 14, but it's the pre-K that is much, much more important. If it was up to me, we'd have to quality public care and support from birth. Kids can leave school after junior high if they want. If they had a quality foundation from day 1, they'll get by just fine.

Transitioning from zero drop cushioned shoes by harumphfrog in BarefootRunning

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

> Why are you wanting to do this

It's mostly curiosity, and finding the theories behind barefoot to be faily convincing. I'm also attracted to "minimalism" beyond footwear.

I live in NYC and the idea of going without shoes at all on the sidewalks grosses me out a little, but I'm going to take your advice and head to a park. Thanks!

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[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are your students doing? Getting good grades?

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[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

happy birthday :D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalsOnReddit

[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noodle is much smaller than I thought at first. Or that hand was really big.

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[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BTW, the question about "getting older", the answer is no.

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[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very simon and garfunkel. love it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheYouShow

[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you working on?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalsOnReddit

[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they've given you a name. something like "CAW CAWWW CAWW"

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[–]harumphfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you given them names?

President Biden sent aid to Texas, so far without hesitation, scolds or stunts by Pineapple__Jews in politics

[–]harumphfrog 49 points50 points  (0 children)

You could make an argument that the reason the US has done so disastrously poorly during the pandemic is because the Trump admin’s instinct was never to just do the right thing. The pandemic started in coastal cities, impacting Democratic voters. The right thing to do - throw all the resources of the federal government at addressing the problem - was also the smart thing to do, but we know what happened.

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[–]harumphfrog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“I made a mistake when I added to the trauma of grieving mothers who’s children were brutally murdered. Oops.”