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  1. Comment on US Supreme Court upholds Donald Trump travel ban in ~news

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    I wonder if Trump is going to back pedal on North Koreans being on the list now that he is chummy with Kim?

    I wonder if Trump is going to back pedal on North Koreans being on the list now that he is chummy with Kim?

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name stripped from children’s book award over ‘Little House’ depictions of Native Americans in ~books

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    I read and cherished this entire series as a little girl and I do not remember any negativity towards Native Americans in the books? I was raised in a household where treating everyone equally was...

    I read and cherished this entire series as a little girl and I do not remember any negativity towards Native Americans in the books? I was raised in a household where treating everyone equally was taught. In fact, my parents were teachers on a Navajo reservation, I just can’t believe I missed that. I wonder if I did and asked my parents about it...I’m 45, so that was a long fricking time ago.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Podcast Recommendations in ~talk

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    The Dollop, each episode is a hilarious tale on a piece of history or person. Trust me, my description does not do it justice!

    The Dollop, each episode is a hilarious tale on a piece of history or person. Trust me, my description does not do it justice!

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Daily Tildes discussion - "trial" groups? in ~tildes.official

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    Thank you for the detailed explanation. I need to think on a broader scope from now on!

    Thank you for the detailed explanation. I need to think on a broader scope from now on!

  5. Comment on Would you visit Westworld? in ~tv

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    Most definitely, but I wouldn’t murder or abuse the Hosts, just for leisure!

    Most definitely, but I wouldn’t murder or abuse the Hosts, just for leisure!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Daily Tildes discussion - "trial" groups? in ~tildes.official

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    I too would feel silly posting about some of my favorite topics. Where would I post about unsolved mysteries, New Mexico or genealogy? I also feel like having more groups could draw in and retain...

    I too would feel silly posting about some of my favorite topics. Where would I post about unsolved mysteries, New Mexico or genealogy? I also feel like having more groups could draw in and retain a larger community.

    5 votes

  7. Comment on Former Mexico President Vicente Fox joins High Times board in ~news

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    The only fix, Fox says, is to change policy at the federal level. However, “I’m not appealing to ... (President Donald) Trump because he never understands anything,” Fox says. Everything I have...

    The only fix, Fox says, is to change policy at the federal level. However, “I’m not appealing to ... (President Donald) Trump because he never understands anything,” Fox says.

    Everything I have seen Mr. Fox say is either hilarious or is on point. I hope High Times is able to accomplish much more with an ex-president on the board. It’s about time marijuana is legal across the Americas. Note, excuse my formatting, I am not tech savvy.

    Edit: spelled legal incorrectly

  8. Comment on Best albums released so far this year? in ~music

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    Oh, thank god, I just read this whole list and did not know one band or song mentioned! I like everything on your list except for Folk. Never heard any that I could get into. I also love what we...

    Oh, thank god, I just read this whole list and did not know one band or song mentioned! I like everything on your list except for Folk. Never heard any that I could get into. I also love what we called Alternative.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on How do you read? in ~books

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    I collect books, so hard covers only. I will occasionally use audiobooks for traveling and give them to family when completed. I usually buy my books via eBay, thrift stores, Abe Books, or Amazon...

    I collect books, so hard covers only. I will occasionally use audiobooks for traveling and give them to family when completed. I usually buy my books via eBay, thrift stores, Abe Books, or Amazon (if it is a new release). We don’t have a book store in our town, so I have to buy online or wait till we go to a bigger city to shop in store. My family teases me, because I say e-readers are sacrilegious.

    1 vote