That’s actually what my needy Kentucky bluegrass lawn looks like right now lol, most prairie grass lawns in my area are more drought resistant than the “virgin lawns.”
I’ll admit I’ve used it for similar reasons. What I really should be saying is “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to talk about this right now.” Maybe I’ll even be brave and say “I don’t want to talk about this with you.” but it’s rare for me to find a person I don’t want to hear at all from. That usually comes up because they’ve already made their arguments, and I’ve already accepted or rebuttal the points to my own satisfaction. At that point they’ll talk themselves into circles looking for justification for parts of their stance, but unable to articulate it themselves. I’ll listen to anyone’s views at least once, given I’m in the right mindset, but I still wouldn’t date someone I don’t morally agree with. Life partners should have higher standards than conversation partners, and aligning values is a bare minimum for relationships.
Oh shit thank you for reminding me. This idea that it’s our individual responsibility to prevent climate change rather than our largest producers/manufactures was a goddamn marketing ploy in the 1920s. It was spear headed by disposable companies like Dixie as people were getting more upset about littering, the public thought companies making one use items was incredibly wasteful and the reason for an abundance of litter in city areas. With the companies PR efforts, they were able to convince the general public that it’s not the producers of the litter that cause the problem, but the people who use it. We had a chance to kill the disposable industry and we missed it, I hope it comes back around some day.
You get settled in, enjoy whats shaping up to be a great series, look forward to seeing what happens with the characters once they’re introduced … aaand the writing trips over it’s own feet and faceplants into the ground like so many defeated enemies....
This isn’t like awful, but it’s noticeable. Full Metal Alchemist (brotherhood? I forget who came first) we started great and strong, good pacing, but then they ran out of source material too quickly. SO, they started making it up as they went. I stopped when the general planning a coupe flips to a genocidal maniac, the character shift was so jarring. Apparently further down this path they lose their alchemist abilities and get shot to WWII to fight some Nazis. It was so off the rails, when the manga started up again they completely redid the anime from the beginning. I love this anime, but I have to make a guide on how to watch it every time I suggest it. The second attempt didn’t do as well with the early episodes like the first one did, probably because they were trying to catch up. Wild ride, still worth it.
I'm full of rage, the law means nothing we have no rights, fuck the courts, any petty revenge I can pull to get some type of catharsis I will until the loans are paid off; so for the rest of my life. If anyone has any play to be of mild annoyance, let me know I have one purpose and it's to fuck shit up.
You know what, yes. I think I will do that, idc if I'm complaining to a void anymore, its unhealthy to keep all the rage inside. Better to plan civil disobedience than get swept up into a riot from it. At least all of these comments make my rage feel valid.
Originally, the succulent was the size of my palm. It had been doing great, but after leaving for a few days I came back to find it completely dried out except for the tip which still had a bit of green....
Yes, mostly when it's in a pot in my house. Outside plants are at the mercy of the world, plants inside are at the mercy of me. If it dies in here, its dying under my care and protection. If it dies out there, it faced the elements and lost in spite of my efforts.
Dang man I'd feel bad too in those conditions lol. It's only when I'm not sure what caused it that I absolve myself, or bunnies, can't stop the bunnies.
I've read a decent amount of theory and the like, but I'm ashamed to say most of it has been written by straight white guys. However, I did very much enjoy Racism without Racists by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva.
Technically written (or at least influenced) by a women Liberty by John Stuart Mill talks about the importance of freedom, individuality, and a willingness to confront new and old ideas, especially if they challenge your mindset. While it's attributed to John Stuart Mill, John himself is adamant that none of these ideas would've come to fruition without his wife's involvement. He dedicated Liberty to his wife, who passed shortly before it was completed.
John says "Like all that I have written for many years, it belongs as much to her as to me; but the work as it stands has had, in a very insufficient degree, the inestimable advantage of her revision; some of the most important portions having been reserved for a more careful re-examination, which they are now never destined to receive. Were I but capable of interpreting to the world one-half the great thoughts and noble feelings which are buried in her grave, I should be the medium of a greater benefit to it than is ever likely to arise from anything that I can write, unprompted and unassisted by her all but unrivalled wisdom." Historians have tried to downplay his wife's involvement, writing up John's descriptions as biased and blinded by love. But I believe his admiration for her wit was the reason for that love based on how he talks about her. This book was also published in 1859, a period where women were not well represented in literature, a published women was almost unheard of.
There's another book he published later in life that was co written by his daughter called the "The Subjection of Women." I haven't read it myself, but it's a foundational text for feminist ideology. This one was published in 1869 and historians are more willing to contribute some of the work to his daughter. Hope you like them!
Make sense actually, but I have seen younger folks with the same mentality. Around 2015 when I was in high school, many of the guys I spoke to were surprised I still played videogames, meanwhile they had grown out of them around 8th grade or freshman year of high school. Of course, they could be influenced by older family members, but a lot of them seemed to play games to kill time rather than because they got the same enjoyment out of it. Or they never moved on to more challenging games and eventually lost interest. Either way more screen time for meeeeeeeeeeeee
Oh a strong possibility here, it'd still be nice to know, but it's understandable from a legal standpoint. Besides 1% is nothing, especially when comparing it to the 4% human flesh that's allowed in current meat production.
I was listening to the radio, and I found this podcast called Democracy Vibe Check. It's about civics and being active in your comunity. Give it a listen!...
Thank you for bringing up the other terminology issues, it really shows this is a bigger question than just one concerned person on the internet. I think it's good to question these terms so that the language may develop with greater intention and awareness. I noticed there is a knee jerk reaction to saying this is no big deal, but I think it would do us good to ask why we're so quick to excuse language that originates from racist ideals. Things likes discrimination and genocide all start with language, so why do we avoid the responsibility of moving away from these ideas? Just some food for thought.
I understand people mean it as a meme or a joke, I guess I question whether or not it excuses the use. Saying "It's just a joke" is a common response to things like this, but if the outcome is still the same does it matter if it's a joke? While context matters to understand intent, does that intent address the consequence of normalizing this language? Or does it just excuse normalizing the language? I appreciate jokes just as much as the next person, but there's still a matter of responsibility when joking. To me it's the same as pranking someone, you have to be considerate for a prank to go well, and saying "it's just a prank" doesn't excuse the outcome. I understand other people don't want to take language seriously when their joking, but that doesn't make their joking harmless.
Hold on I'm a fool, the more I think about your point of context the more I realize I missed the point. There's no indication this is normalizing the language, but rather a mockery or a parody of the language and by extension the ideology of a "master race" in general. Which is honestly a great way to combat racist ideology, apply them to some inconsequential to display its absurdity.
The only real challenge, and what I think needs to be considered, is the same thing you mentioned in your second comment; failure to recognize the joke is on ideology not in support. So, the responsibility comes in recognizing when the context shifts to support for these values and shutting that down or separating yourself accordingly. If the community is able to uphold it's parody without lending support it may be beneficial to continue using these terms only to turn the language itself into a joke. Thanks @joba2ca I wouldn't have gotten here without your solid points. I'm leaving my above responses so people can see how I walk through this reasoning, but I wanted to be sure you saw that your points reached me and made a difference. Thanks again.
Why don't people walk anywhere anymore? (lemmy.one)
#fuckcars
Purrfection (feddit.de)
I made this in 2021, back when I still was on Twitter. Anyway, here are my current social media links.
Throwback to when Gordon Ramsay made the world's worst grilled cheese sandwich (lemmy.ca)
Source video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E4cQHejFq0
did anyone else from the USA grow up being forced to say the pledge to the flag in school?
im 20 for reference. ever since i was a kid, up until hs, we were forced every morning to stand, look at the flag and hold our hearts and say:...
Lawns suck rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
No rights no pussy rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Shout, Shout, Let it all Rule (lemmy.tf)
Starlink satellites are dodging objects in orbit thousands of times every month (techcrunch.com)
What's the worst example of an anime fumbling the story?
You get settled in, enjoy whats shaping up to be a great series, look forward to seeing what happens with the characters once they’re introduced … aaand the writing trips over it’s own feet and faceplants into the ground like so many defeated enemies....
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By a 6-3 majority, Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan debt relief plan (www.supremecourt.gov)
(link is to the Supreme Court's opinion document)
One year timelapse... Brought my plant back to life 🌱 (beehaw.org)
Originally, the succulent was the size of my palm. It had been doing great, but after leaving for a few days I came back to find it completely dried out except for the tip which still had a bit of green....
Who are some good political writers who are queer, POC, and/or women?
I've read a decent amount of theory and the like, but I'm ashamed to say most of it has been written by straight white guys. However, I did very much enjoy Racism without Racists by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva.
What's the age cut off for socially acceptable gaming
So, hear me out....
The first cultivated meat is approved for sale in the US (upsidefoods.com)
Democracy Vibe Check - WABE (www.wabe.org)
I was listening to the radio, and I found this podcast called Democracy Vibe Check. It's about civics and being active in your comunity. Give it a listen!...
Your Brain Has Tricked You Into Thinking Everything Is Worse (www.nytimes.com)
The "good old days" are a trick of the mind.
The name of this sub is racist or is recreating structural racism
The word “Master Race” is clearly equivalent to terms which were used by Nazis and so are today's far right wing and alt-rights....