While what’s happening in Gaza is horrific, it’s sadly far down on the list of grievances against the so called “far left” in the US. It was just one that came immediately to mind. They’ve also had no problem with “Citizens United” which allowed unlimited money in politics, they’ve continued to support the police state in the US, a lack of any meaningful movement on healthcare.

Joe Manchin is no longer a Senator but he used to be considered a “centrist”. He was a fucking coal barron who used his influence to get his daughter a made up MBA, she in turn was CEO of Mylan when they jacked up prices on the life saving Eli-pen.

What far left? You mean the “far left” that continues to support the surveillance state in the US or the “far left” that continues to support the total destruction of Gaza? I can keep going, those are only the first two that came to mind.

This is the time for third parties. I get why people were saying not to talk about them during the election but now is the time because it’s obvious that the Dems continue to not have a spine.

Two of my favorites:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, been awhile since I watched it all the way through and wanted to do it for the 50th anniversary.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit, not only is it a great noir movie but the comedy is on point too. So many good jokes and references to golden era cartoons and, who can forget the best Disney villain, Judge Doom.

I haven’t read the novelization’s of those movies since they came out but I remember feeling the same way about the novelization of Attack of the Clones, it added so much more depth and feeling to Anikin’s feeling towards the loss of his mother and his budding relationship with Padme.

You’re not paranoid, it’s a propaganda tactic. DEI, just like CRT, has become a dog whistle for the party loyalists. Then the fringes of the party use that language to label anything they don’t like, it’s doesn’t matter if it’s true or something that has been established for decades. (People my parents age used to be proud to say they got the polio vaccine when they were kids, some of those same people are anti-vax now)

Once a thing has been labeled as DEI, then the major news starts to report on it, “some people say thing X is DEI”. Then if something fails, it’s all DEI’s fault for and becomes another example for the party loyalists.

That behavior also forces people who might not care one way or another into a camp. Ghostbusters 2016 comes to mind there. I enjoyed the work of all of those women on SNL and in other movies. I had no interest in the movie because I just don’t care for remakes of classic movies in the first place but I feel there are always exceptions. My girlfriend wanted to go so we went. It was an average/good movie that got some belly laughs out of me and I enjoyed it overall but that’s where my opinion ended. If I said I enjoyed it with no context, I would be dealing with a bunch of snarky comments and I can either stay silent (passive allowance of their behavior) or I have to defend myself to them. Now I’m wasting my time defending and average/good movie that I don’t really even care about in the end.

I understand the sentiment and yes, just like everything else, capitalism has turned death into a money making racket at the expense of the average person.

I live near a cemetery currently and was raised near a different one, they make great neighbors. Quiet and the one near me now is also a wildlife refuge so I can’t call that wasted space. Yes, it’s privately owned but it’s open to the public. Also, I work in historic preservation and love working in and exploring cemeteries.

In the end, I just love the blend of history, architecture, and nature in one place.

This document seems to establish a Rebekah Lodge in “Indian Territory”.

To explain further: Oklahoma used to be referred to as Indian Territory before the US decided to once again break their treaties with the native people. Rebekah Lodges are the women’s side of the Oddfellows. The Oddfellows are a fraternal order similar to the Free Masons or the Woodsmen of the World. Many fraternal orders have women’s auxiliaries, the Masons have the Order of the Eastern Star.

I’m not qualified to tell if it’s real or not but it certainly looks like it from the pics.

I’ll give up my fantasy worlds when you give up yours. Yours has been far more detrimental to the world.

There are a lot of different socks out there, most of them are more like hose than socks. I use Bombas socks because they actually feel like regular socks except they go up to my knees. I use the 15-20mmhg compression in their large size and they work well for me.

Bombas also has a good return policy, I was trying to narrow in on the size and compression level and after the first pair was too big, i asked them if I could swap and they just sent me the smaller size for free. I’m a bigger guy if that helps you find the right size.

They aren’t cheap but they also aren’t crazy expensive. I just asked for socks for Christmas and a birthday or two and ended up with more than enough to get me through a week.

As someone older. I’ve come to find that it’s part of the cycle. Some days I’m great and feel as good as I did in my teens and other days I get winded walking up a flight of stairs.

The biggest thing now is maintenance. Regular stretching, cardio, and strength training, coupled with better lifestyle choices, less booze, junk food, and smoking. It’s sadly the only thing I’ve found that actually works. I don’t do that stuff enough but when I am disciplined enough to do all that, I usually feel pretty good day to day.

As for the varicose veins, I have some that are super noticeable. Compression socks have been my saving grace there. I wear them pretty much everyday, not so much on the weekends, and every time I travel. You can also get them removed through minor surgical means.

I thought your title said gallery bathroom at first.

I like a FPS but I have the most fun with the PVE sub genre of FPS. Left 4 Dead 2 and Deep Rock Galactic being my two favorites. Playing against other humans can be annoying if the skill balance isn’t right and if they’re cheating then it makes it no fun, imo.

Sounds like that person doesn’t know how weekends work. That being said, a lot of people don’t get the luxury of a weekend so we protest for them, among others.

53 out of 100 senators are Republican and 220 out of 435, that leaves 45 Democratic Senators and 213 Democratic House members. I’d hardly call roughly 50% “most”.

I didn’t demand or ask you to do anything. I asked what you have done. What I’m saying that something is better than the complacency that’s been happening since the election. I’m also saying your dismissiveness of these protests is more fodder for Trump and his ilk. So get out of here with that who cares bullshit.

Which is more than most people in congress and a few judges have been doing.

And what did you do today that helped the cause? Complained online? How lazy of you. I guess MLK’s marches were “just hosting parades” too.

Just left the one in Denver. I think I heard 11,000 people from one person but I don’t know. It was a lot, I know that for sure.

Edit: My Aunt just sent me pics of the protest she was at in West Virginia of all places. That never happened when I lived there. Keep it up!

Left when the 3rd part apps got shut down. Stayed because of quality apps and no ads.