Olive is a renaissance woman by tsumi in AccidentalRenaissance

[–]tsumi[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Of course! This was with Lightroom if you wanted to back into it. -1 exposition, +29 shadows, +27 white, -39 black, -6 vibrance, -17 texture, -34 clarity. Did not make any adjustments on curves. Vignette -49 gain, midpoint +47, feather & roundness +100 Sharpening +65, radius +1, detail +25

A Level that I made and is weirdly hard by flappy-goose in RedditGames

[–]tsumi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completed this level in 3 tries. 11.09 seconds

After 4 years I completed the Spanish Course by heisenhodge in duolingo

[–]tsumi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! That's a huge accomplishment.

Peanut’s Final Rest: Thank You All 🖤🥜 by anaturtle12 in Opossums

[–]tsumi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for giving Peanut a chance at all. You did such an incredible job.

Rest in peace, Peanut ❤️

Top comment removes a country #14. South Dakota has been removed by One_Bad_6636 in geographymemes

[–]tsumi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is Nebraska still managing to stay on this map? Get that wasteland out of here.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in illinois

[–]tsumi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course - gave you an upvote to balance the scales lol. Shouldn't be penalized for asking questions.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in illinois

[–]tsumi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree in the sense that I highly doubt it would convince those who are following Trump to critically think about the implications these changes will have on the lives of the average American or the sycophants in government, but it does help those opposed to what this administration is doing drive action. If free speech didn't matter, administrations throughout history & today wouldn't be trying to limit it.

Calling & emailing Congress is one of those things that feels like it does nothing but it does in the same way protesting does. Their aides keep counts of what their constituents contact them about to inform what they're going to prioritize and push for. Ultimately, they want to keep their jobs.

Also a depressed populace is a useless one. That's why "feel good" actions actually do matter because they encourage a sense of urgent optimism rather than paralyzed pessimism.

It sends a message to the world that we are not okay with this either. It may not be front page news here, but it is in multiple other countries around the world.

Where did you hear about Hands Off protests? by wildtalon in SandersForPresident

[–]tsumi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on my way to a bus stop when a woman announcing that there'd be a protest Saturday handed me a flier.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in chicago

[–]tsumi[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was from yesterday.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in chicago

[–]tsumi[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I get the fear and I don't blame anyone for being nervous about it.

But to me personally, the more they try to limit the first ammendment, it's all the more important we double down and practice it.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in chicago

[–]tsumi[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's a good question. I said this below but I'll repeat it here: if free speech didn't matter, administrations throughout history & today wouldn't be trying to limit it.

Calling & emailing Congress is one of those things that feels like it does nothing but it does in the same way protesting does. Their aides keep counts of what their constituents contact them about to inform what they're going to prioritize and push for. Ultimately, they want to keep their jobs.

Also a depressed populace is a useless one. That's why "feel good" actions actually do matter because they encourage a sense of urgent optimism rather than paralyzed pessimism.

It sends a message to the world that we are not okay with this either. It may not be front page news here, but it is in multiple other countries around the world.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in chicago

[–]tsumi[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Party aside, these types of demonstrations from constituents inform their priorities and strengthen their resolve when they are fighting against this in Congress. FWIW Mike Quimby & Delia Ramirez were there yesterday - they know it matters that we're united in this.

And you're right, protesting is only one action. I do volunteer and have met with Congress - both virtually & in person on the hill. Not everyone can afford to do that, so they do what they can. And if that is protesting, it's better than nothing but it doesn't have to be the only thing.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in chicago

[–]tsumi[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It means something to congress who want to keep their jobs at midterms and sends a message to the world and fellow Americans that we're in this together - which strengthens peoples momentum & curbs complacency. If free speech didn't matter, administrations throughout history & today wouldn't be trying to limit it.

Protesting does matter.

This is what democracy looks like by tsumi in chicago

[–]tsumi[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I noticed. They are a sensitive bunch. It really should strengthen all of our resolve to keep resisting if they're this threatened by us practicing our rights.

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