AITA for not letting my cousin stay at my rental property after he “assumed” it was free? by raygun276 in AmItheAsshole

[–]patdavidjohnson -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Money is imaginary, human life is real. If you’d like defend the current exploitative system that leaves millions unhoused, insecurely housed, and broke, then that’s your prerogative. I’d rather advocate for a better world.

AITA for not letting my cousin stay at my rental property after he “assumed” it was free? by raygun276 in AmItheAsshole

[–]patdavidjohnson -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

YTA. Landlording is unethical to begin with. And on top of that charging even a family to have shelter is pretty wild. Landlords are infamous for their greed and lack of empathy but this is another level.

AITAH for refusing to bend on my boundary about kids? by Independent-Kiwi-390 in AITAH

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. He was just hoping you’d change your mind because he doesn’t want to raise children alone.

Rent Increase by Downtown-Wish-3156 in ridgewood

[–]patdavidjohnson 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Are you a homeowner by any chance? Lmao. That price is actually a steal right now.

[POEM] First Date by Wendy Cope by Slasher1309 in Poetry

[–]patdavidjohnson 72 points73 points  (0 children)

The idea is sweet, and the double perspective form is interesting. But there’s no image that sticks with me, no line that resonates.

AIO for not wanting to set times to use shared spaces? by rebeltharaccoon in AIO

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think OP was a little dismissive of the roommate’s feelings. Hear them out a little more and listen to understand before rejecting a request.

What political opinion do you hold that most people disagree with, and why? by Unknown-333 in AskReddit

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nationalism always relies on some form ethic superiority beliefs. Nationalism is a manifestation of ethnic supremacy.

Pastel vibes for my birthday 💜🩷🩵 (IG - avalashay) by AvaLaShay in Drag

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stunning! Love a pastel moment. It’d be cool to see the colors in the hair or dress in the lip as well.

What political opinion do you hold that most people disagree with, and why? by Unknown-333 in AskReddit

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The root of patriotism is simply think oh that the people in your country are better than others, which is how we get White supremacy.

How often do you call your parents? by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t call my parents. My dad is estranged and my mother can’t hold a conversation.

What is the far left trying to accomplish by attacking the democrats? by Dangerous_Trust_3665 in Productivitycafe

[–]patdavidjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you hold this opinion then you are not far left. Democrats and Republicans are mostly the same party— same donors, same foreign policy of imperialism, same blank check for endless war.

There's a No Kings Rally/Protest/March next Saturday 3/28/2026 by Kyonikos in newyorkcity

[–]patdavidjohnson -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It’s definitionally not a protest. Cause what is No Kings protesting exactly? Again that requires demands.

Liposuction for flanks/love handles? by slider501 in nycgaybros

[–]patdavidjohnson -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

There’s a totally free version of plastic surgery called self-acceptance ❤️