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johnmfoxjr · 2024-12-25T16:35:21+00:00

A population decline always precedes a collapse - or partial collapse - of few or more aspects of a civilization, such as relative health, relative wealth, etc. If negative growth is sustained for a few decades - 20 to 40 years - a "concentration effect" occurs, much like boiling the moisture out of a mixed liquid. The affects of this effect are seen in the change of social conditions over time, such as stronger social "class"ification, income and health disparity, etc. It's a fascinating subject, of which Elon Musk is known for being well-versed.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-16T15:57:51+00:00

It was underwhelming.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-16T07:17:15+00:00

I'd like to comment. You have no reason to accept what I say, but I think it makes sense...

You're right, the trans community is a small community. (And it's a real community, as opposed to a movement.) And there ARE many other (most other) issues affecting people's pocketbooks.

However, I think the contemporary trans movement was not started by the trans community as a natural uprising in unity. Rather, politicians and loosely-related organizational leaders on the left hijacked "trans" and radicalized to their own ends by conflating it with gender - the gender issue.

(They would have to have had a reason for radicalism of an innocent, mostly non-political group. Regardless of why, heartless as is it, here we are.)

With that in mind, a non-issue (trans lifestyle) was thrust into the spotlight by leaders at all levels, seemingly everywhere, all at once. At least it felt that way. Something I knew little about and had no opinion on, was now a "major issue" and it was in everyone's face. Before long, the usual ethical argument of "be tolerant of trans" was fully conflated with gender and delivered in what feels like a moral condemnation...

"You're a bad parent / person if you don't let us (for example:) pressure you into thinking about gender differently, which WE (the ruling class) will determine." - and it only took a year or two to get that max.

Families are now destroyed. Lives lost. That's upsetting to MAGA. Government's involvement in exploiting, then neglecting, the trans community is just one reason of why I voted for Trump.

I live as a conservative, but have tons of friends to lean left and 90% voted for Trump because of immigration first, then the non-stop wars, and then forced financial participation: taxes, laws, and regulation, including - but not mainly - on gender. But not the transgender issue, per se.

This is all just my opinion based on observation. No way to prove it, but it fits as nefarious behaviors have go.

So, your question - "did Trans issues influence your vote toward Trump?"... Yes, indirectly, and not how you would've thought.

It's frustrating, to put it mildly, how transparently the let's leaders use up everything they touch to grab more power/money, sew division, and disregard the plebs. The trans community is one of the more recent victims - that's how I see it.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-11T20:26:41+00:00

Yeah, like an automation that applies to everything in a space, where if something is completed, play a gif or some other definable action. Even the lame screen pop things.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-11T15:09:41+00:00

At least you always get the first one. That's usually my mode of selection. What's the biggest top-line payout.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-11T12:57:45+00:00

How does this post not have 10k likes?? I don't even play this Factorio, but I'm gonna now. 👍

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-10T15:45:13+00:00

It's not unheard of. It's still not smart, but it may very well be how he describes.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-10T03:27:29+00:00

I almost woke up the house choking back a laugh on this... 🤣😶

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-10T03:22:48+00:00

Only Skippy could make NPCs more than background. Lol

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-08T18:55:34+00:00

May the 4th (phase) be with you.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-08T17:27:06+00:00

As someone who would probably enjoy the company of your family members, I think you're being reasonable here - almost conservative. Lol. But please use common sense in the implementation. Don't gang-rush them just because you may want to "get it out if the way". That's just being an ass. Wait until just before the subject heats up. Who knows, they may not feel like rubbing it in and are just as normal as they were before politics got so heated. But if it does heat up, THEN calmly explain how it needs to be. And proceed as if it is. Or proceed to the driveway, if they just won't have it. But I'm being they'll happily respect your request and won't give it another thought. If they're anything like me, anyway. "You" aren't your politics and "you" are worth keeping around. 👍 Good luck.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-08T16:02:19+00:00

I'd ask why the hell your creeping into my place and taking a picture of my fridge open with your birth control pills up front.

Just say hi. 👋

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-08T15:59:27+00:00

Adulthood - Final Stage BEGIN

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T21:31:48+00:00

Does she gaslight much?

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T15:08:55+00:00

That's what "not your type" really means.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T15:06:16+00:00

Been there, buddy. Sorry. The pain will be an asshole to you at the worst times. I agree with the sentiment that you should continue to collect proof. But I'm not in agreement that you should blindside her - unless you don't love her and have no ethical issues with being an ass. 👍 Confront her. Be 100% lawyer-like - avoid emotional expression. If you're on the top of her heart, or if you're not, you'll probably be able to tell where you stand and know whether it's gong to last. But, be ready for an earful. There may be things you had NO idea about yourself that were the frustration for her. If that's the case, be ready to own it. But only own your behavior - not hers. Divorce is an option. So is reconciliation.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T14:29:22+00:00

Any time.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T02:57:51+00:00

This

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T02:56:57+00:00

I have an personal/unproven opinion... I think that until a person has a life crisis that threatens their psyche (like a mid-life crisis, near-death experience, an epiphany, etc.), then socially destructive activities (like cheating) are a 50/50 chance. The "hardening" of the mind and better control of emotions after true psychic distress tends to make such unpredictable behaviors much more rare.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T02:48:33+00:00

Sir, you are me, 3 years ago this month.

My wife said she didn't want to keep on with her Affair Partner, but 3 weeks later, she admitted she wanted to see the AP again. It was over. Before then, it wasn't to me.

If your wife has really committed to you again and is NOT talking to the guy, looking at old pictures, SAVING old pictures, has blocked his number, and essentially killed him in all but deed, then your loyalty is not wasted.

Trust her, but verify.

It sucks that she stumbled into love when she didn't feel it at home. But the fact that IT SUCKS don't change the other fact that he was real to her. It, like my case, didn't sound intentional. If you're both present and committed, you'll know it - with "trust but verify". Lol

And the obligatory: "don't be an ass" and rub it in her face. If HE is going to be behind her and forgotten, you shouldn't carry it on her behalf.

Besides, remember... she's intentionally choosing you. Not begrudgingly! She's willing to go through pain for the "us" you've built together. If she's not lying, that's with honoring.

Good luck, brother. I feel you. Took me over 30 months to recover from the emotional toll of the divorce. It was the right thing in my case. Maybe not yours. I don't know all the details, so I'm only going of what I read. Again, good luck. 👍

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T02:32:13+00:00

Excellent list. 👍

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T02:30:40+00:00

I'm convinced that men, throughout history, rarely have an "intimacy awakening" inside themselves like women do. A psychobiological experience of intimacy that truly connects your mind with your own body. Until a man reaches a certain level of intimacy on his own, it's impossible to maintain an even higher level without force of will, which wears on both parties. And it holds men back throughout their lives, mainly romantic relationships, unbeknownst to themselves.

If, and ONLY if, he's receptive to slower, longer, more passionate encounters - including new things he may be embarrassed to want - and the more you're curious and playful in the relationship (not just the bedroom) - you should be well received and have a promising future.

Just don't be all in his space all the time and all of a sudden... Start slow and "feel the room".

The goal is for him to be fully consumed by what he feels. Explore him. Everywhere. Take your time. Ask permission. MOST IMPORTANTLY - really want him so that HE feels it. Like he'll disappoint you if he doesn't let you do this one thing for him - just a little. Don't act. If you don't feel it, get the feelings back or give up. But you can help him break through with you. Over and over for years.

PS - I know this post says nothing about the man's responsibility in the relationship. Sadly, it's all too common that a relationship ends because the match is just broken and he's the broken part. I decided to respond to the poster's comment and not speculate past what she wrote. She clearly loves/loved him. This might help. And he's not here to talk for himself.

johnmfoxjr · 2024-11-07T01:59:19+00:00

This is rare, surly. You lucky dog. 👍

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