As a science fiction writer, I find it weird that some sf tropes - like space colonization - have become culture-war touchstones. You know, that whole "we were promised jetpacks" thing.
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@pluralistic Space colonies as fantasized only work with lots of lots of space slaves. Because the people who would be willing to do a the dirty work--poorly regulated construction, sanitation, upkeep--could never afford to fly to space commercially but could be conned into a cheap/free trip by moneyed sociopaths. Once they arrive, there's no way for them to afford a trip back if it turns out to be a libertarian hellhole colony, so no matter what compensation is given, they are trapped at the colony until they die, which is another whole issue given that most moneyed space colonists probably think dealing with dead bodies is icky and would almost certainly treat none with respect or proper burial. Plus, there's probably not much recourse for a sick or injured colony worker who no longer meets their expected work output, and they're just going to waste precious oxygen, so expect lots of euthanasia too. Then there's the ethics of raising children who would become multi-generational slaves, with no official state protection of their rights and no escape from drudgery. Expect lots of space rape too, but that's not necessarily any different from places on Earth.
One of the people who can definitely afford to not need to be away after the kid's born. If you have the opportunity, why not spend the time with them?
Holy shit, do you think the kid's gonna reschedule his development windows for golf? It's his first kid, and he's making a mistake. Doesn't matter if the mom's OK, him being absent means less familiarity with his own son's behavior and needs. Why every mother doesn't insist on massive father involvement during her own recovery from birth is insane.
He doesn't talk back to her? That's awkward. "Remember when dad would take me for ice cream and not say anything to me while he messes with the radio?"
Aren't you supposed to be modeling conversational conventions so they don't annoy other people with incessant chatter? Some people never seem to be quiet ever and probably needed to learn to let other people be involved in their one-sided monologues.
They do know that 9 is too late for many uterus carrying children since they will have already been menstruating by that age, right? Or should it just be a horrific surprise to them?
Next school year, my son will be left home after school for a few hours while my wife and I are at work. I’m looking for a way to detect when he’s home and have the front door unlock (among other automation scripts that are in place)....
So they are old enough to be home alone, but not have phone access in their home? What's the plan for if they need to call out of the house? Go somewhere else and borrow a rando's phone?
The real WTF is that someone died and they still carried in with the ceremony, meanwhile other graduations are canceled because of protestors who have yet to kill anyone
What, so the police can put anyone they want in a headlock but we can't headlock back? /s
Seriously though, if it's so threatening to get a cop in a headlock, enough that another cop feels they need to use deadly force to stop it, why are cops allowed to continue restraining someone who fights back against a headlock during an arrest?
Never ever date someone who's not done getting their shit together. Like dating fellow addicts in rehab, it can only end badly. You want a partner, not a project. You wanna feel like you're his mom and still have to fuck him? No.
He talks about supporting legal migration like his ancestors but honestly it's way more American to just show up here and do what you want, how else would this country have gotten started if not for unsanctioned migration and crimes against humanity?
Would that not irritate the judge? How do you trust a defendant who lies about what they present as legitimate scheduling conflicts? They could just continue to make shit up and delay the trial. I'm sure there are plenty of excuses to dig up involving family he usually ignores who are suddenly in poor health, etc. Hell, he could hospitalize one of them just to point to...
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the third-party candidate for US president, said a health problem he experienced in 2010 “was caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died”
It doesn't mention in the article, but I'd like to know what happened to the kids after their mother went missing? Tell me they weren't placed with the people who murdered her during the search and investigation
Wait, did Exxon reps not stop by to give multiple pro-petroleum lessons in your high school US history courses? These were standard in my school in Texas. Also they opened an oil and gas 'museum' and dragged kids for field trips there too.
I heard this story earlier and concluded that in order not to be fucked over by the police you should assume any family members they ask about have been killed by the police and act accordingly
Louisiana becomes 1st state to require the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms (www.nola.com)
Do they want Baphomet in their schools? Because this is how you get Baphomet in your schools.
World's top golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested on charges of assaulting officer at PGA championship event (www.cnbc.com)
Those poor jeans had it rough (lemmy.world)
Recognizing when you're living in your best years (lemmy.world)
Sex education in English schools set to be banned before children are nine (www.theguardian.com)
Education secretary Gillian Keegan to announce guidelines for phased discussion of topics depending on pupils’ age...
Jimmy Carter: Grandson says former president is ‘coming to the end’ | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)
Presence Detection for a Child with no Phone.
Next school year, my son will be left home after school for a few hours while my wife and I are at work. I’m looking for a way to detect when he’s home and have the front door unlock (among other automation scripts that are in place)....
Mother identified as person killed in fall at daughter’s Ohio State graduation ceremony (www.today.com)
The authorities think it was an apparent suicide. At her daughter’s graduation ceremony. Seriously WTF?!
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'Let her go! Let her go!' Fontana officer shoots armed man who put his partner in a headlock (www.yahoo.com)
Seconds later, a shout rang out: “He’s got a gun!”...
This fungus is growing on a hard-packed crushed granite RV pad that gets blasted with afternoon sun. What could be surviving here? (mander.xyz)
IRS Audit of Trump Could Cost Former President More Than $100 Million (www.propublica.org)
I'm falling for a long-distance "bad boy trying to turn good" who has PTSD and traumatic family/past, afraid of it possibly being mistake but I'm not ready to let go: What should I do?? Please help!
Please read post for full context and be kind with me. Any help/input will be appreciated!...
GOP lawmaker claims KKK is ‘the military wing of the Democratic Party’ in closed door meeting ahead of antisemitism hearing (www.cnn.com)
Trump spends day off from court hosting NFT customers at Mar-a-Lago (www.nbcnews.com)
Robert F Kennedy Jr says health issue caused by dead worm in his brain (www.theguardian.com)
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the third-party candidate for US president, said a health problem he experienced in 2010 “was caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died”
No jail time for Hamilton police officer who sexually assaulted woman he was mentoring, judge rules (www.cbc.ca)
A former Hamilton police officer will not go to jail for sexually assaulting the woman he was mentoring as she pursued her own career in policing....
Sovcit cult leads to murder… (kansasreflector.com)
Paul Grice, a member of an anti-government group called "God's Misfits," was the fifth member of the group to be charged in a murder case.
How the Oil and Gas Industry Smuggles Corporate Propaganda into Schools (drilled.media)
California police are using a controversial tactic after someone dies in their custody (www.motherjones.com)