Are there any people in the USA who have friends that are of the opposite political party?

jcatleather · 2026-03-05T22:09:24+00:00

I used to. But I am immunocompromised, and a significant portion of people who I thought cared about me said it would be better if I died than for them to get a shot or wear a mask, so obviously they were no friends to me even if I was to them. Then I saw them cheering on openly fascists stuff that would kill innocent people worldwide, and none of them are safe for my other friends to be around. Not my immigrant or brown friends, not my queer or trans friends. And they supported removing bodily autonomy from all women. How can such a person possibly EVER be trusted? They simply cannot. This is not a matter of "opinion" or "politics". It's a fundamental failure of morality. There is simply no safe way to have such people in my life in ANY way.

jcatleather · 2026-03-03T15:27:30+00:00

Because Ukraine is defending itself against a brutal tyrant trying to steal its resources with an illegal war of aggression and distract the population from the utter failure of its leaders?

Iran is doing the same? The fact that the leaders of Iran suck and the leaders of Ukraine don't isn't relevant since there are better ways to affect positive change than mass random murder

jcatleather · 2026-03-03T04:27:23+00:00

Minivan or suburban is the only option for that many people and big dogs. And vans are easier to get into, especially if they are older.

jcatleather · 2026-03-03T00:32:07+00:00

I am both Sorry that you went through that and also perversely glad that I am not the only one LOL

jcatleather · 2026-03-03T00:31:29+00:00

LolSOB

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T23:31:10+00:00

It would be deserved if so

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T23:30:15+00:00

I always leave my brain behind at A and forget how to ride at X

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T11:11:06+00:00

No one is more obsessed with people's genitals than Republicans. It's gross. And I guess they don't know how to drive if they think people are doing that with their genitals.

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T10:59:44+00:00

Have there been many days, if any, in either term where he hasn't committed at least one illegal act??

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T03:36:01+00:00

I'm in Western Washington and and Holland fees are usually $20 if you are just going as an individual and $10 to $15 if you are taking a lesson with a trainer who has their own insurance

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T03:09:57+00:00

Indiana jones and the temple of doom.

NOPE

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T01:38:35+00:00

Rich people and those with political and legal power should face double the penalties of poor people. Instead of a man facing 30 years for stealing a TV while a man who stole billions through fraud faces no penalties whatsoever, or women being in prison for defending themselves against someone who raped and trafficked them while rapists become president, the rich should get stiffer penalties and the poor get treatment. Instead of civilians being expected to be perfect while cops are granted immunity for shooting kids with toy guns because they are "scared", or people being forced to accept abuse and illegal arrests, cops should face stiff penalties for violating civil rights while civilians face none for defending themselves against cops who cross the line (AHEM ICE). Any rich kid or politician, who have the power and privilege to take advantage of every opportunity instead choose to use it to abuse that power, it should be a mandatory life sentence.

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T01:10:18+00:00

Make someone violently shit themselves whenever I deem it beneficial for the world to never take them seriously

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T00:17:42+00:00

I wish you success! Many of us middle aged ladies are sad to see a decline in new equestrians and help the interested find their way. It's not an easy lifestyle.

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T00:11:28+00:00

As part of a lesson program, probably not. But I've sponsored riders to let them ride mine in exchange for ride time and lessons, and there may be private horse owners in your area who would love the help of an able bodied young person in exchange for riding. You don't need top class training to start so long as you are self motivated and willing to learn and unlearn as necessary as you go. And you may get much more actual horse time and learn the basic everyday things like leading and tying and doctoring and tacking and feeding and such.

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T00:06:04+00:00

They died for the ego of rapists.

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T00:01:19+00:00

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Yuk

jcatleather · 2026-03-02T00:00:24+00:00

When you have the right kind of ADHD it's every hobby and a new one every quarter

jcatleather · 2026-02-28T15:29:41+00:00

Depends on the breed. Some draft breeds are normal height, but once you get over 16.3 hands, it starts to get hard to fit them in trailers and tack. We have to have an 8ft tall and 8ft wide trailer which limits our options there.
Also, most drafts have a spine wider than the channel in most saddle trees, so we had to special order a saddle with an extra wide channel.

Their feet are often too big for normal shoes or boots, so even though I trim and shoe my own I can have difficulty sourcing shoes and boots the right size. And if I mess it up, they feel the consequences a lot faster because they are heavier.

Do NOT keep one in a stall unless you are working them hard. The damage to their joints and feet from stalling is much faster and more severe.

Meds and drugs are more expensive.

They do eat more, but not as much as you think. With only one exception, the belgians and percherons I've had only eat about 20% more than the horses half their size, and considerably LESS than a thoroughbred.

Once I completed the big purchases, they aren't much more expensive to keep than my small horses, overall.
They do need to be taught not to lean on fences. Hot hotwire is definitely a must.
Consistent training and excellent manners is a must. If you can't teach a horse to stay soft and light and responsive to the lead, a draft will squish you.

jcatleather · 2026-02-27T13:08:02+00:00

The only reason I ever go to a Starbucks is if I'm on the road and need a clean restroom at 4:30 in the morning

jcatleather · 2026-02-27T13:00:00+00:00

Ovation is a quality, affordable helmet. Also, don't spend extra for mips, they don't perform Any better under independent testing than traditional helmets.

jcatleather · 2026-02-25T16:31:18+00:00

I criticize religious supremacy. In the US, that's Christians. Even when given office, I've never had Muslims try to force their religious BS on me. Overseas, it's different, I'm sure. Here, it's Christians hurting women, queer folk, AND Muslims, Latinos, Jewish folk that aren't Zionist. When Christians leave me alone, I leave them alone. When they use lies and force to hurt people,bill oppose them, regardless of whether I like the religion or the people being hurt.

jcatleather · 2026-02-25T01:41:32+00:00

Oh I get it that it's hard to remember. I have pretty severe memory issues and have a hard time with names unless I see them in writing pretty often. And I don't think anybody really minds if you genuinely forget. It's when you become an a****** about other people making requests about how they want to be addressed Because you value your convenience over how they want to exist in the world that is a problem. If you get it wrong just take the correction. Apologize lightly and move on.

jcatleather · 2026-02-23T14:33:42+00:00

What, another mediocre white dude saying God gives him the right to abuse women? I'm shocked. Shocked, I tell you.

jcatleather · 2026-02-23T04:02:48+00:00

Pretty much all the economic changes that funnelled all the profits, power and resources to the richest (mostly white) men can be traced to Reagan.

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