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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI didn't like Holden before the internet and he was required reading. And the writing was not such, at least as a teenager, that I was still interested in reading about him despite that. It's one...I didn't like Holden before the internet and he was required reading. And the writing was not such, at least as a teenager, that I was still interested in reading about him despite that.
It's one of the reasons I think that high school shouldn't teach "the classics" as much as contemporary works that teens can relate to and learn from. But that's just my two cents. Maybe it's all us elder millennials online ripping on it.
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Comment on Executive (dys)function flavors? in ~talk
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentAssuming I remember to take my meds Which is hard, because I'm not on my meds before I take them ༎ຶ‿༎ຶAssuming I remember to take my meds
Which is hard, because I'm not on my meds before I take them
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentThe more I think about the Oz books the more they make sense as a child playing imaginary world with her dolls. For what is a child but the all powerful magical "benevolent" dictator who decides...The more I think about the Oz books the more they make sense as a child playing imaginary world with her dolls. For what is a child but the all powerful magical "benevolent" dictator who decides every action of the people.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentIf it helps, IRL when a group of teenage boys were shipwrecked they didn't kill each other and instead survived by working together until they were rescued. Tongan castaways - Wikipedia It might...If it helps, IRL when a group of teenage boys were shipwrecked they didn't kill each other and instead survived by working together until they were rescued.
It might not help, the book is still the art it is. But people are still good too.
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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentIt seemed like you were still saying two different things to me ┐( ˘_˘)┌It seemed like you were still saying two different things to me ┐( ˘_˘)┌
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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentI think you're saying two different things. You're right that you can personally forgive and still expect to see them face consequences. @Narry is also right that that you can empathize and...I think you're saying two different things. You're right that you can personally forgive and still expect to see them face consequences. @Narry is also right that that you can empathize and understand and not forgive.
Both are viable.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 5 in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkAfter Machado Offers Her Nobel, Trump Says It Would Be an 'Honor' to Accept It (gift link) I lack words for how pathetic I think both of them are for this.After Machado Offers Her Nobel, Trump Says It Would Be an 'Honor' to Accept It (gift link)
I lack words for how pathetic I think both of them are for this.
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Comment on US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentAs far as I can tell, DHS has been deploying a mix of field agents in any given operation, wearing a mix of marked/unmarked equipment. It's not clear to me that the specifics really matter. That...As far as I can tell, DHS has been deploying a mix of field agents in any given operation, wearing a mix of marked/unmarked equipment. It's not clear to me that the specifics really matter.
That said Portland is within 100 miles of the coast and has the Port of Portland including an international airport. CBP has jurisdiction in theory in that area.
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Comment on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae (edited )Link ParentI don't think I can watch it. So thanks for the brief summary. ETA: her last words were "I'm not mad at you" and he murdered her and called her a fucking bitch. I do not have words for my anger....- Exemplary
I don't think I can watch it. So thanks for the brief summary.
ETA: her last words were "I'm not mad at you" and he murdered her and called her a fucking bitch. I do not have words for my anger.
May that man live the rest of his life in the fear he has put so many others in.
May he see himself in the mirror with only the disgust and contempt I feel for him now.
May he never sleep without reliving the nightmare of this murder with himself in her position, each time the shooter another person he's harassed or harmed in any way.
And may his name be forgotten and his life be deemed meaningless.
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Comment on US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae LinkPortland shooting latest: State attorney general says he's opening probe - ABC News Wanted to add an article that seemed to be a good summary of the situation as of now. Portland is investigating...Portland shooting latest: State attorney general says he's opening probe - ABC News
Wanted to add an article that seemed to be a good summary of the situation as of now. Portland is investigating and calling for ICE to stop operating while that continues and for people to remain calm. Nothing super shocking there.
The target of ICE was the passenger/wife and the feds allege they're both gang members who "weaponized" the car against agents. (Who apparently let them go and didn't pursue the vehicle or anything. Sure. )
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Comment on Debunking the AI food delivery hoax that fooled Reddit in ~tech
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentSure, it was a red flag though that had me wary from jump. I wasn't sure, just wary.Sure, it was a red flag though that had me wary from jump. I wasn't sure, just wary.
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Comment on Texas A&M, under new curriculum limits, warns professor not to teach Plato in ~humanities
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentThat's actually just the accepted psychology/biology/anthropology Gender ideology means that they think that "position" is bullshit. Which is IMO, bullshitThat's actually just the accepted psychology/biology/anthropology
Gender ideology means that they think that "position" is bullshit.
Which is IMO, bullshit
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Comment on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentIt just wouldn't be medically safe for him to be away from hospital level care for that long. We can go months without an ER visit or be there multiple times in a week. Life is fucking hard I had...It just wouldn't be medically safe for him to be away from hospital level care for that long. We can go months without an ER visit or be there multiple times in a week. Life is fucking hard
I had actually considered it.
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Comment on Texas A&M, under new curriculum limits, warns professor not to teach Plato in ~humanities
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentTo be accurate to my read of the NYT, they have not been critical of right wing language on trans issues.To be accurate to my read of the NYT, they have not been critical of right wing language on trans issues.
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Comment on US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentAnd they're all too similar. Things are bad.And they're all too similar. Things are bad.
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Comment on US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentMost people when confronted with someone armed at their car window are going to try to get away from them as quickly as possible. Not try to pull out a gun and shoot them. And generally that is in...Most people when confronted with someone armed at their car window are going to try to get away from them as quickly as possible. Not try to pull out a gun and shoot them. And generally that is in fact the correct move for your own safety
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Comment on US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentOddly People Magazine's headlines were very direct the past few days. Which is weird but still nice. I've seen more articles being explicit about Good's killing and now this incident rather than...Oddly People Magazine's headlines were very direct the past few days. Which is weird but still nice.
I've seen more articles being explicit about Good's killing and now this incident rather than the vague "a bullet somehow ended up inside that person after police fired their guns" bullshit.
Maybe there's starting to be a shift
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Comment on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown in ~society
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentNot likely given its location. Certainly not without paying a management company if I'm abroad and can't return. And I have zero interest in being a landlord. I work for a living. I've said...Without selling it: If you're able to rent it, it's supplemental income (even if it's break even), and will give you a stronger position in most western countries. Moving doesn't have to mean you sell off your house / assets.
Not likely given its location. Certainly not without paying a management company if I'm abroad and can't return. And I have zero interest in being a landlord. I work for a living.
Well, as I said I don't know the details about your partner but several countries in Europe would take both of you, given the right arguments (and those arguments can be built up). Mind you, his physical situation is a more logistical problem than the rest; if you know everything else, this simply becomes "Make a plan and execute it".
I've said "inability to fly", paraplegic, disabled, nursing home level of care, etc. He literally cannot get on a plane. And if he could somehow and an airline damaged his chair, it could kill him. He's not capable of working, hence the disability.
Genuinely, what country will take him even if he could get to it?
I have not seen any country willing to take fully disabled, unemployed people with low income and high medical needs. I see people denied who work remotely and can support themselves but are disabled. He'd need to be able to access healthcare immediately as well.
And now what country would take him that he could get to? Canada's medical impermissibility clause is pretty specific.
Successful startup founders don't need my help to move to where they want - that's the minority though. Most startup founders are in debt and highly precarious work situation (no guarantee of income etc).
Ok sure, they're still eligible for that self-employment visa though I assume?
My degree is in counseling, I do social work in higher education.
Pretty specific indeed, but I believe I've seen people with similar backgrounds work at the regional government level (either as advisors, or part of teams doing this type of work). Not easy, but I've seen far more specific backgrounds find work.
As I said, most universities abroad do not have these roles internationally. Most of the countries that seem to prioritize social workers are ones that explicitly exclude my partner.
Sure it's "possible" for some definition that handwaves a lot but that isn't "doable" or "plausible." And I don't even have kids. And I make decent money, that unfortunately is being sucked down by the cost of things like a wheelchair van, medical supplies, and a diabetic cat. I have genuinely thought about this and I'm not just being a downer to be contrarian. I bring it up because a lot of people's lives are complex, or hell, sometimes they're simple and you're just someone whose labor or retail job isn't going to let you save anything for a move at all. I'm open to an actual answer about where could be an option, but afaict Canada is basically it and they won't take him solo.
But my five year plan isn't moving abroad. If I have to move it will be because they're killing disabled people or kidnapping queer people. And hopefully refugee status is available should we end up there. If not, well, then it's too late anyway.
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Comment on Texas A&M, under new curriculum limits, warns professor not to teach Plato in ~humanities
DefinitelyNotAFae Link ParentSo the answer is "a right wing buzzword" which means the answer to your question is "nothing" It's not far right though, it's everywhere. It seems to have taken the "lifestyle" from homophobic...So the answer is "a right wing buzzword" which means the answer to your question is "nothing"
It's not far right though, it's everywhere. It seems to have taken the "lifestyle" from homophobic comments (as in "I don't approve of their lifestyle") and mixed it with the anti-intellectual/anti-CRT style of attack of just making the words themselves bad.
Sure, and I liked Chaucer. But I am opposed to teaching the canon for canon's sake. It's already inherently biased. It's also not necessarily the best way to teach either an ongoing enjoyment of reading nor the critical thinking and literature skills. And we default to treating it as if it were the best.
We didn't read Hinton so I have no sense for the actual book. (If it wasn't in the SF section of my public library I did not find it as a teen)