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Comment on Danish lawmakers have agreed to plant one billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into natural habitats over the next two decades in ~enviro
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Comment on If our worst fears about Donald Trump play out, how will we know when it's time to leave? in ~society
Captain_calico (edited )LinkSimply for me, when they introduce the bill or plan for national abortion ban, then my husband and I will move to the country he has dual citizenship with. It will be hard since I can only speak...Simply for me, when they introduce the bill or plan for national abortion ban, then my husband and I will move to the country he has dual citizenship with. It will be hard since I can only speak in elementary school level, but hardship is better than death.
Edit and added: or they put forth a denaturalization plan that endanger myself and my parents (naturalized immigrants).
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Comment on What moderate countries are left to emigrate to? in ~travel
Captain_calico LinkThere are countries that has digital nomad visas, those might be a good options for people who want to try living abroad. Or might need short term medical care or need to flee for their safety....There are countries that has digital nomad visas, those might be a good options for people who want to try living abroad. Or might need short term medical care or need to flee for their safety. Although many countries, locals are a little hostile to them due to gentrification/unaffordable housing and such. Also this is a short term solution, not a permanent one.
PS. I'm not willing to have a political debate, just offering some advice who one reason or another might need to leave their countries. Note that I'm first generation immigrant.
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Comment on Dropkick Murphys feat Violent Femmes - Gotta Get to Peekskill (2023) - More solidarity and anti-fascist recommendation? in ~music
Captain_calico LinkMade a spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MJHNyR9cPTiWxOTYEL3Mj?si=m6oR-WCUSv2HIpJzHlJYdA&pi=VUxCWMfFRnG2r I'll update it from time to time.Made a spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MJHNyR9cPTiWxOTYEL3Mj?si=m6oR-WCUSv2HIpJzHlJYdA&pi=VUxCWMfFRnG2rI'll update it from time to time.
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Comment on Dropkick Murphys feat Violent Femmes - Gotta Get to Peekskill (2023) - More solidarity and anti-fascist recommendation? in ~music
Captain_calico Link ParentAlso going to list Antifa Dance by Ana Tijoux here, for more rap mix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slJSeT-7oiMAlso going to list Antifa Dance by Ana Tijoux here, for more rap mix.
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Comment on Dropkick Murphys feat Violent Femmes - Gotta Get to Peekskill (2023) - More solidarity and anti-fascist recommendation? in ~music
Captain_calico Link Parenthttps://youtu.be/sER0FzJO-c0?si=x99OLhuPZdmx0wdg Why by Chat Pile maybe? I don't think its necessarily anti-fascist, but question how we treat the homeless.https://youtu.be/sER0FzJO-c0?si=x99OLhuPZdmx0wdg
Why by Chat Pile maybe? I don't think its necessarily anti-fascist, but question how we treat the homeless.
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Comment on Dropkick Murphys feat Violent Femmes - Gotta Get to Peekskill (2023) - More solidarity and anti-fascist recommendation? in ~music
Captain_calico Link ParentI just saw them live not long ago. They were great.I just saw them live not long ago. They were great.
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Comment on Dropkick Murphys feat Violent Femmes - Gotta Get to Peekskill (2023) - More solidarity and anti-fascist recommendation? in ~music
Captain_calico LinkLeading up to the election, I have been listening to more punk and folk songs. I grew up listening to a lot of punk and alternative music such as dead kennedys, and the evens. This past year, I...Leading up to the election, I have been listening to more punk and folk songs. I grew up listening to a lot of punk and alternative music such as dead kennedys, and the evens. This past year, I have been trying to listen to more pro union and anti-fascist folk music from the 50s and 60s since I getting more involved in my local communities.
Last song I was listening on repeat is "Gotta get to Peekskill" by Dropkick Murphy with the lyrics from Woody Gunthrie. Which is referencing to the Peekskill riots in 1949, where people rioted over Paul Robeson performing a concert in Cortlandt Manor. The lyrics were written by Woody Gunthrie, who famously known for his anti-fascist folk music. He wrote this in the response to the riot and to show camaraderie to his friend Paul.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peekskill_riots].More I learn the history of the past, more I learn people were always fighting even if they are minority. I was talking to someone the other day about how Pete Seeger used to sing his protest songs nearby. Even if it wasn't popular. How people learned how to organize and try to enact change, even though the mountain seemed insurmountable.
The essence of this post is to gather more recommendation from users in this type of messaging. Maybe make a playlist from all of this. Music helps me, at least, to figure out the mess we are in.
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Dropkick Murphys feat Violent Femmes - Gotta Get to Peekskill (2023) - More solidarity and anti-fascist recommendation?
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Captain_calico Link ParentWe thought about getting a second pair. But both my husband and I are allergic to cats, so getting a second one might pushing our boundaries a little bit. Although, if her siblings are still free...We thought about getting a second pair. But both my husband and I are allergic to cats, so getting a second one might pushing our boundaries a little bit. Although, if her siblings are still free for adoption in a few weeks, we might take a second one in.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Captain_calico Link ParentThat sounds about right and similar to what I did with my dog when he was a fresh puppy. So far, I found that she is touch motivated, and she is much easier to handle than my old cat (who was an...That sounds about right and similar to what I did with my dog when he was a fresh puppy. So far, I found that she is touch motivated, and she is much easier to handle than my old cat (who was an actually former feral cat, deemed too feral to be adopted). Although, she is still pretty young to tell.
She has an upcoming vet appointment on Saturday, but I already consulted with my second opinion vet in the meantime.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Captain_calico Link ParentI will accept this tag.I will accept this tag.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Captain_calico Link ParentHere's some pictures: https://bsky.app/profile/lonelysockclub.bsky.social/post/3la7gt4ngls27 They have met briefly. My dog, Monty, is pretty chill, but he was leashed during their two brief...Here's some pictures: https://bsky.app/profile/lonelysockclub.bsky.social/post/3la7gt4ngls27
They have met briefly. My dog, Monty, is pretty chill, but he was leashed during their two brief encounter. He grew up with cats, so he was more anxious and nervous around juni. Juniper kept hissing, and hide until Monty laid down. The she would sneak around and try to sniff him. So far it wasnt too bad. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Captain_calico Link ParentI think she is a clouded or tabby calico. She has grey and orange tabby colorings with white chest and booties. My previous cat was a calico that inspired this username.I think she is a clouded or tabby calico. She has grey and orange tabby colorings with white chest and booties.
My previous cat was a calico that inspired this username.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Captain_calico (edited )LinkI adopted a fresh kitten from a friend's backyard. She's about 10 weeks old and super friendly. Any advice on raising kittens? Also I would appreciate any tips on how to acclimate her and my dog...I adopted a fresh kitten from a friend's backyard. She's about 10 weeks old and super friendly. Any advice on raising kittens? Also I would appreciate any tips on how to acclimate her and my dog (6 years old corgi).
I have some experience, but it will be nice to hear from others.
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Comment on Sony closes Concord studio and permanently shuts down the game in ~games
Captain_calico Link ParentAfter watching the gameplay trailer, I felt this game lack any personality. The backdrop, animation, character design were fine, but there's nothing underneath it all. Worse part, a lot of hard...After watching the gameplay trailer, I felt this game lack any personality. The backdrop, animation, character design were fine, but there's nothing underneath it all. Worse part, a lot of hard work and talent went into this game, but the game lacks cohesion, story, world building and vision. Hard to sell anything without a narrative. There is nothing really alluring you into this world.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Captain_calico Link Parenthttps://brians.wsu.edu/2017/02/08/cover-satanic-verses/ It's through Professor Paul Brian site, but runs through a wsu handle. The guide is mainly for his students, but open to the public. I find...https://brians.wsu.edu/2017/02/08/cover-satanic-verses/
It's through Professor Paul Brian site, but runs through a wsu handle. The guide is mainly for his students, but open to the public. I find it helpful with some jargon I am unfamilar with.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Captain_calico LinkReading Satanic Verse by Salman Rushdie. So far I read the first two chapters since I reread the first chapter in order to flesh out the character in my head. Otherwise, I am enjoying the book,...Reading Satanic Verse by Salman Rushdie. So far I read the first two chapters since I reread the first chapter in order to flesh out the character in my head. Otherwise, I am enjoying the book, even though a lot of the Indian context is going over my head.
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‘It’s like, wow. I was really deranged’: stars and repentant stans on the terror of toxic fandom
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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
Captain_calico Link ParentPoint upPoint up
To talk a bit about the tangent. The goal should restoration of natural ecological system. If natural system means forest, then yes you should plant native trees and manage the area. If a degraded land is left alone, it doesn't magically revert back to its natural state, but often in my experience invaded by invasive species or wild animals eats too much of the native seedlings which prevent regeneration. I don't know much about Denmark, but here in the states. I have seen too many disturbed areas being left alone, then taking over by invasives vines that strangle the native trees or riverbanks being degraded and eroded by knotweed. Restoration takes effort and it's not as simple as being left alone, but needs consistent management.
That said, you need money and effort to revert these farmland back to their natural state, and you need some sort of land management plan to keep both weeds and invasive species in check while promoting deserable species espicially at edge habitats.