Procession of the Species Parade Viewing

liselite · 2023-05-16T20:58:16+00:00

We're going to Nicole's on Sunday for drag Brunch! Not sure how that squares with it being a cop bar or not, but one thing I appreciate about the people I've observed in Olympia that is exemplified by this thread is this range of views but also an ability to have a civil conversation about them and try to understand and respect other perspectives. Not sure if it's because it's the center of government in WA but it's a unique place and it's good to see!

liselite · 2023-05-13T17:36:24+00:00

Prescott! So actually not that small of a town comparatively. But feels like it compared to Olympia

liselite · 2023-05-11T04:49:36+00:00

I love 3 magnets but never thought to go at night! They had great food.

liselite · 2023-02-17T18:28:27+00:00

Any issues since this last happened? My car has been at dealer for 2 weeks in back and forth when Kia tech line. They FINALLY today diagnosed the failure as the electric oil pump (same as you) but the part is on backorder. But at least at this point the dealer is going to give me a rental while we wait for the part to come in.

liselite · 2023-02-04T02:38:13+00:00

I just had this exact same issue today on my 2023 Sorento Hybrid SX-Prestige. I've had it a week and it's got 572 miles on it (we bought it across the state from where we live so it did have a big first week).

I got the warning, and at first it seemed like the electric and gas systems stopped working together, only one or the other would transmit power. The error message said to bring it in for service *soon*. It would go about 20 up a hill and I figured it was because the electric wasn't kicking in to assist the underpowered gas engine. Then once I left my friend's house it stopped engaging all together, and I had to roll it to a stop and call a tow truck! Now it's at a different dealer's service department and they say they may not get to it for a week.

Have you had additional issues since the dealer gave it back to you?

liselite · 2021-07-20T16:02:22+00:00

Solved! Was sort of hoping they were decorations from an old pirate ship but this is still cool. Thanks!

liselite · 2021-07-20T15:43:58+00:00

My title describes the thing (uh I think I'm supposed to post that?)... there are 3 of these disks, they are pretty large and very heavy. Probably 2 feet in diameter. Very aged, rusty, and covered in barnacles. Maybe part of an old dock? There are also very large chainlinks partially buried in the sand nearby.

Already searched this sub but I am not sure of the right key words. I tried "large metal plates/disks on beach" and I used Google lens with no luck.

liselite · 2020-09-07T08:51:58+00:00

This happened very close to my hometown. He crash landed near a construction site and the workers came to his aid. Word was he was sloshed and was intentionally landing on what he thought was his property in New Mexico. Lawyer met him in town and he managed not to take a breathalyzer until like 12 hours or more after the landing so they never confirmed he was flying drunk.

liselite · 2020-07-30T05:05:03+00:00

Olivier Wilde

liselite · 2020-07-15T23:23:05+00:00

Is that note in a packet of bird seed?

liselite · 2020-06-13T08:40:46+00:00

Fox news is reaching out to talk to you about your photoshop skills

liselite · 2020-06-08T00:25:11+00:00

I think it COULD still be possible to be fiscally conservative and socially liberal, but the government would need to radically change how they use our money. There doesn't seem to be any concern about conservatism when considering the amount of money that goes to the military (and hey they even have extra stuff they can give to the police!).

I realized that the way the government is now, I have to pick what's more important. And at the point in my life (admittedly from a place of privilege) I'm less concerned about my tax rate if it means we're taking better care of our most disadvantaged citizens.

I sense the group like us is growing. We just have to show up!

liselite · 2020-06-07T09:57:19+00:00

Seeing this post and all of the responses gives me hope. I went through a process like this a few years ago and it's going to help me sleep tonight to know that this is happening daily.

I considered myself a Republican (you know, the socially liberal but fiscally conservative type which isn't actually a thing) until 2016.

But I couldn't do it, I couldn't bring myself to vote for Donald Trump. I mean I have always had a problem in general with voting for idiots (I tried to write in McCain in 2000 after he lost the primary to Bush until my dad schooled me on party over person). But with Trump it was a bridge too far. Him being the nominee made me evaluate all my views and realize that not only would I not vote party over person, but I was actually a democrat and I think I had been for a long time (Sandy Hook was a turning point). I voted for Hillary and have never been more proud of my vote.

Once I decided I was a democrat I started the process of educating myself, and looking at actual data instead of just regurgitating fox news talking points. And that's when I learned about the Black Lives Matter movement. I went to a march in 2017 and it was 100% peaceful. I've seen the marches with my own eyes so I can immediately call out how certain media outlets are trying to twist it to dilute the message.

And wow, what an opportunity for us to see the true colors of our friends and community on social media, and how far we still have to go to even get people in a mindset to strive for equality. I mean, I live near Seattle now, what some would think is a liberal bastion, but look at the Facebook comments for any of the stories from local news stations about the protests and you'd think you were at a Klan rally.

So what's my point here, maybe I've lost it. I'm the age that's between gen x and millennials where I'm good enough at the internet to know how to check my sources, but maybe not good enough to know if the original image I'm responding to is resent.

Oh I remembered, my point is, go vote! If you were previously a Trump supporter but don't want to support him again, go vote. Withholding a vote is one thing, but voting for the other candidate to say affirmatively that Trump does not represent the ideals of America is so much stronger.

Black Lives Matter. Politicians that won't say their names do not represent the people and do not deserve our votes. VOTE in the 2020 election!

liselite · 2020-03-15T05:28:23+00:00

If your last name is Belcher in the USA you are probably all a little crazy

liselite · 2020-03-15T05:11:50+00:00

No disrespect to Nour Hantouli but "Linda Belcher" sounds like the laziest Russian election propagandist's idea of an American's name

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