wendinoakland

StillIRise1963, 2 months ago to random

Yes, I take it personally when you say you won't vote, or vote for the Dem. Why? Because among other things, the fascists tried to commit a Black GENOCIDE during the pandemic. Your actions or inaction will give them the power to do it again in some other way. My survival depends on them NOT gaining power. So does yours.

RickiTarr, 10 days ago to random

America: You need to have health insurance!

Me: Cool, that makes sense, but it's going to cover my whole body, right?

America: Depends, do you use your teeth and eyes?

skinnylatte, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

They should give out a ‘welcome to Murica’ info pack to immigrants. Chapters: health insurance, how to write a check, why are money transfers often not instant, what the heck is a strip mall, if it’s a ‘nice neighborhood’ look closely for the racism, why are there no shops and restaurants in residential areas, they put mayo instead of butter into sandwiches, and if you don’t have a drivers license you don’t exist (just explained all of this in one afternoon to friends who just moved here)

TonyStark, 12 days ago to random

if you can't be in a coalition with people you disagree with on at least a few things, you can't build a coalition big enough to accomplish anything in the United States or defeat rising fascism.

It’s just not going to work.

RickiTarr, 10 days ago to random

Sometimes, I think we need to stop blaming just Capitalism, and get more personal. Lots of countries use a Capitalistic system, but still manage to pay workers fair wages, provide free/inexpensive Healthcare, have paid maternity/paternity leave, longer paid vacation, shorter work weeks, ect. We use the word Capitalism like Christians use The Devil, but it's not some dark mysterious force, it is people who are choosing to treat other people like actual garbage, it is people who are making laws, people who are denying rights. The derision with which we speak the name of Elon Musk or Donald Trump, should be universal for rich fuckers who choose profits over people. They shouldn't get to hide behind, Oh, that's just late stage Capitalism. It's a choice for them, and it's a choice for the lobbyists who promote them, and it's a choice for the politicians who put those laws into action.

wendinoakland, 3 months ago to animals

Perfectly fine dog pretending to be deceased. 👀💀 #sleepySunday #DogsOfFediverse #DogsOfMastodon #GretaTheVizsla #vizsla

GottaLaff, 11 days ago to random

Debbie Downers, please settle down for the day, please? We won. Trump lost, bigly.

A few of you said to me that Juror 2 was a MAGAt who would hang the jury. You were wrong.

Speculation is pointless.

Let this happen. So far, we’re doing well. Whatever comes next, let’s wait and see, which has always been my position on everything. Wait. And. See.

Thanks so much.

wendinoakland, 6 months ago to random

Trump plans to scour the country for unauthorized immigrants and deport people by the millions per year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/11/us/politics/trump-2025-immigration-agenda.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9kw.v4qR.AkIF0ErX88bi&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

cstross, 12 days ago (edited 12 days ago) to random

Random musing:

What is the werewolf gut microbiome like? And what happens to it when a were shifts form? (Do humans get copious diarrhoea/purge themselves right after shifting? And what happens to the gut contents if a werewolf gorges on meat right before shifting back to human?) What about parasites in raw meat, eg. trichinosis?

And are xanthine alkaloids (like theobromine, found in chocolate) as toxic to werewolves as they are to canids?

wendinoakland, 7 months ago to random

Henry Ford was one of the 20th century’s most dangerous anti-Jewish propagandists
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/henry-ford-anti-semitism/675911/

RickiTarr, 14 days ago to random

How much alone time vs socializing do you need?

For me there are a few people who are usually equalizing, and I can just be around them, so I won't count that. But generally, I find about 3 times a week, I'm game for socializing. A day in between to rest is usually nice, but the larger the gathering or if we go somewhere particularly noisy or I'm meeting new people that involves more effort, and my social battery empties sooner. I'm very curious where everyone else falls on this!

RickiTarr, 7 days ago to random

Alright, lots of heavy discussions today, so let's talk about something silly!

What is a movie that always makes you laugh?

Personal pick:

Anything Mel Brooks, but Robin Hood: Men in Tights, it's just funny every time I watch it.

wendinoakland, 3 months ago to Fashion

That cool older lady with the iconic round eyeglasses, Iris Apfel, Eye-Catcher With a Kaleidoscopic Wardrobe, Dies at 102 - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/fashion/iris-apfel-dead.html
Rest in Pure Style, Iris ♥️ #fashion #style #nyc #Fabulous #glamazon #rip

wendinoakland, 5 months ago to random

A draconian legal doctrine called felony murder has put thousands of Americans—disproportionately young and Black—in prison.
Sentenced to Life for an Accident Miles Away
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/12/18/felony-murder-laws

wendinoakland, 6 months ago to random

The Evil Israel Does is the Evil Israel Gets https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-evil-israel-does-is-the-evil

wendinoakland, 3 months ago to random

“the Times is now serving as a mouthpiece for Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet.”

The Nixonian “New York Times” Stonewalls on a Discredited Article About Hamas and Rape | The Nation https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/new-york-times-intercept-hamas-rape/

RickiTarr, 29 days ago to random

Seriously heard someone saying they don't listen to many black artists, because they aren't really into rap. Bitch please, feel free to share songs from Black artists from any genre. Here is one of my favorites, if you like this song please check out her other work:

https://youtu.be/KovrJ8HXI1Q?si=HOYIG7YMuAUTsJz6

Mrfunkedude, 4 months ago to random

Just watched a video on Tiktok where someone was complaining about how hard it is to be a creator on all of the big social media apps because of their algorithms and how they all constantly change their formats.

I just commented, "Sitting in my lawn chair, sipping a cool drink, while I chuckle from the Fediverse."

wendinoakland, 8 months ago to climate

Bad air out there: Why San Francisco smells like campfire smoke right now
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/why-san-francisco-smells-fire-smoke-18376619.php #wildfires #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #sfba #Oakland #california

wendinoakland, 8 months ago to fediverse

Dunno, really, if this take is bad, or what, because there’s no acknowledgment of the presence of 1.8 some odd million of us, out here, cracking wise, politely informing, tsk tsking, and chattering away on the #Fediverse #Mastodon

Why the Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-the-internet-isnt-fun-anymore

wendinoakland, 5 months ago to animals

Happy New Year from us & a woof from Greta #DogsOfMastodon #woofIsHappening #dogs

Greta the vizsla dog sits on a carpet, rolls her eyes, turns her head, then says Woof.

wendinoakland, 5 months ago to random

In five sols the days will begin to lengthen again. Lighter days are nearly upon us. #solstice #planet #orbit #seasonal

wendinoakland, 5 months ago to random

Biden Says Israel Is Losing Support Over the War in Gaza

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/us/politics/biden-israel-war-gaza-netanyahu.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FU0.KSi4.FZQFTeausCbP&hpgrp=ar-abar&smid=url-share

wendinoakland, 7 months ago to fediverse

Thank you, #fediverse for being measured, interesting, diverting, reasonable, funny, intriguing, challenging, and, when necessary, blockable. #WhatIsHappening #hello

StillIRise1963, 11 days ago to random

Trump is a felon, nah nah nahnahnah.