clockwork_octopus @ clockwork_octopus @lemmy.world

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Uh, lots and lots of people are hungry, lack shelter and jobs. Almost 600,000 people in the US right now are unhoused, and one in eight homes are food insecure (roughly 44 million). The only area where the US is doing good right now is the unemployment rate, which is currently sitting at an ideal 3.7%.

As for causes of civil war, economic inequality plays a large role, as does political deprivation, both of which are rampant (you can thank late-stage capitalism for the first, and the far-right for the second). There are other factors at play, of course, but it’s not outside the realm of possibility for the US to go there.

No, in the same way that it’s not sexist to criticize a person for something unrelated to their gender, and it’s not racist to criticize someone for something unrelated to their “race” or ethnicity.

I think the person in your example is being an asshole, and they clearly don’t understand the definitions of antisemitism or misogyny. Assholes are everywhere, in every country, culture, and religion. Nowhere is exempt. Which is a shame, because people everywhere are deserving of dignity and respect.

Except for assholes.

I think being kind to others, even Abbott and his cronies (who I truly hate), and other of like minded colleagues, is the best medicine.

This is all well and good, but there is a difference between being kind and being nice. I think people conflate the two far too often. If I had kids (which I do not) I’d want to make certain they understood the difference.

… Do you not?

If you were a man. Women were committed over far less

Or maybe one of the staff at the hospital overheard them

Prisoners do not get medical treatment.

FTFY

Good for them!! Enough of that second-class bullshit

I’m trying to figure out what her being a mom has anything to do with the story. She has kids, who gives a shit? In this country, you’re forced to do it, so what’s the point of calling someone out for it?

I use Bottomless. They send me a new bag of coffee whenever I’m getting low. It’s been great!

I have literally never balanced a cheque book in my life and I’m 40. I’ve never even seen one, let alone have any idea what to do with it. Is it an actual physical thing? Or is that a euphemism for budgeting?

Not really, but it has a tendency to be very American centric

Absolutely this. They don’t like being bested by anyone, especially if you’re younger or smarter or a different gender than they are.

I really hope this guy gets a lot of serious mental help. And also has his guns taken away. And never works around children again.

Murderbot of course (Martha Wells), also The Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers. Also her novella To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Robot hugs

I remember these, I loved them as a kid! I used to read them all the time

What a cutie!! And congrats on successfully teaching her tricks, I wasn’t ever able to do that with mine

I must have misinterpreted your intent, because to me you came across as incredibly cold and callous. Glad to hear that’s not the case.