That does not justify the wholesale rejection of all medical experts whenever they don't like what they hear. It falls squarely along party lines. That is indicative of a huge problem.
Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday....
You will never, ever catch someone on the far right acknowledging this issue.
I had the police enter my home once unannounced about 10 or 11 years ago. They just started shining flashlight and walking into my apartment and announced themselves when they were already through the threshold. 2am, I’m bleary eyed with my partner there. I started screaming at them and luckily nothing happened (luckily = I’m a white dude and there was a whiten woman scared next to me).
But all I can think about is if I had drawn a gun because people were intruding in my home…well, I’d be dead probably.
For context I live in such a gun nut state that our state motto is “sportsman’s paradise” (hunting) and we just ended permits for concealed carry. Yup, you read that right. Folks can just walk around with concealed guns here now like it’s 1844.
Some of the 49 migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by the state of Florida are now able to legally work in the United States and have temporary protections from deportation — because they are considered victims of a potential crime, their attorney says....
I know we all hear "the cruelty is the point" but really and truly, what kind of monster do you have to be to not just pull this stunt but lie to these people's faces as you promise them work and help? I mean it's fucking monstrous. How does anyone who participates in this sleep at night? It's one thing to do it from afar, but there are people who participated in the logistics here just lying every step of the way going "hahahah they think they're getting help and a job HAHAHAHAHAHA."
I know the answers. They don't see them as people, they don't care, etc. it's just so horrifying to me nonetheless.
The cuts to free public universities triggered mass demonstrations throughout the country, reflecting the growing social unrest surrounding President Javier Milei’s economic policy...
We shouln't let wealthy people substitute to a role of the state and decide wich cause merit to being financied, our democracy deserves better.
I always bring this up, but people in variably go “wellllll the government is wasteful.” It’s so infuriating. I would rather have money spent by an entity I can influence with my vote. Not the whims of someone who could decide to add or subtract $1 million from something based on whether or not he had his morning coffee.
Man if this is how a pregnant individual’s right to choose is ultimately upheld I’ll be impressed at the lawyers involved but mad it takes such absurd mental gymnastics that we all know are complete and utter bullshit all in service of allowing people to do something that shouldn’t even have to be legally weighed in on one way or another.
Someone shouldn’t have access because the fetus is non-viable. It shouldn’t be because they were sexually assaulted. It shouldn’t be because of a horrific defect that will kill the kid slowly and painfully after a few months. It should be available because it’s their body.
No one is paying rent. No one signed a contract. No one is entitled to another human’s body.
Or what has been your go to lately? I’m usually a whiskey and ginger kinda guy but I’m trying to branch out a little these days. What’re you drinking?...
What have you done the last 3.5 years to bring about more choices? Because I sure see a lot of people like you come the general every four years. Then y’all quietly slink off and completely disengage from politics the rest of the time and wonder why the two parties keep putting up people you don’t like.
Third parties are super guilty of this, and as much as I am loathe to admit it, the libertarian party is the only exception. They actually go for local and state offices, and they have had some success. Because they actually put in the work.
I think you’ve got some valid points but you’re completely ignoring how countless corporations have invested collectively probably trillions of dollars over decades into how to best reach and sink their talons into us.
Minecraft may be an “accidentally addicting” product (though I’d somewhat dispute it), but iPads sure aren’t just addictive by accident. No tablet is. They’re designed to be from the ground up, like every major social media app and then some.
Parents need to parent, but to act like any of us are on an equal footing with the Facebooks of the world is to completely misunderstand the imbalance of power here.
JK Rowling has challenged Scotland’s new hate crime law in a series of social media posts - inviting police to arrest her if they believe she has committed an offence....
I don't get it. What does she have to be angry about? She worked hard, wrote a beloved series that inspired and continues to inspire people, and then decided to spend her time being a piece of shit to people who have done nothing to her. She is afraid that maybe one day the people she persecutes will be in a position to do it back is basically all I can guess.
There's just something about her brand of bigotry. She's not just a bigot, she's petty. That combination just irks me so much for some reason.
Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday passed legislation to allow some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns despite pleas from Democrats, students and gun-reform advocates to defeat the bill....
This is what frustrates me so much about AI evangelists. They really do not give a shit about consequences. And then if you raise even the slightest concern, they call you a Luddite and paint you as somebody who is technophobic or otherwise small minded. God forbid we anticipate or otherwise try to deal with the myriad of consequences this tech is unleashing and will unleash.
I use AI tools every single day in my work. I have for years, pre-ChatGPT. They can be amazing and have made my video/audio editing pipeline so much better than it was even four or five years ago. But I don’t let it blind me to the real world harms these incredibly accessible tools can enable.
So over the winter holiday or so Dave the Diver exploded onto the scene. I finally got to play it and I totally see the appeal! Super charming/chill atmosphere, great art and visual style that's super dynamic and playful, and a lot of fun mini-games comprising the core loop such as the Diner Dash experience of running the sushi...
the growth has already been staggering since states starting requiring ID’s for pornhub. I’m glad tech literacy is increasing in the face of these recurring laws. Small silver lining I can latch on to lol
I would like to know if there is an “official” way to set an account as disabled. For now, I am plan on posting this on Asklemmy, changing my password to some random string that I won’t remember, and then logging out. If I’d like to come back later, there’s a chance of my account being revived through the “forgot...
I know you’re going to feel like this thread validates how you’re feeling, but I do encourage you to look at it from our point of view: wanting to delete your account for your own mental health/because you aren’t enjoying this site is valid. Nobody can force you to stay or like this place. But a lot of this post seems more like you wanted to soapbox about your concerns under the guise of “help me delete my account.”
Given your title is pretty straightforward and asking for a technical solution, a lot of people are going to come in here out of curiosity or out of a desire to help you. So imagine their reaction when 3/4 of the post is not exactly a manifesto, but certainly a lengthy indictment of sorts that is squarely directed at us, the community, as the problem. We also don’t have context for who or what you’re upset about besides “politics.”
Lines like this one are unproductive and actively poking the bear if your goal is positivity and productive interactions:
Of course, a lot of people will disagree with this approach, and they are likely already coming up with comments to post on this thread that I’d find rude and thus negative. But I’ve seriously had enough of it.
I’m sure there are things in here we all need to hear. And yes, unfortunately Internet forums tend to bring out a little more negativity in people. I am certainly guilty of that at times. But I do urge you to consider what your reaction would be if you stumbled across a post like this yourself.
Also given the number of us who came here because of Reddit’s terrible management and utter disdain for their own users, throwing out that you are leaving here for Reddit is not exactly going to engender sympathy. Especially if your primary concern is quality of conversation, negativity, and politics showing up in every thread.
Do you know what’s so frustrating about these people? They often won’t show up until 6-9 months before the election and start complaining about the lack of choice. They don’t vote in the primaries, they don’t work the other 3 1/2 years on campaigns or for causes they care about. They do nothing at the local or state levels. They show up last minute, scream “nothing we do matters,” then fuck off until the next general.
Just grenades complaining and griping and destroying things with no end in sight.
There are many issues with this analogy. For starters, the person can choose to date nobody and they aren’t stuck with any guy. “Nobody” is actually a choice. They can also look elsewhere - they have countless immediate, viable options.
If I choose not to vote, I still get Trump or Biden.
Are you the person who also posted an uncredited PBF the other day? You need to credit it. These are old, famous comics, and he deserves to be credited.
This is anti-semitic and indicative of how frustrating this situation is for folks who want to have a productive discussion. I can't critique the Israeli government without a bunch of right wing bigots swarming and talking about <<THEM>>. Posts like this are a huge part of the problem.
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Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says (apnews.com)
Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday....
Some migrants flown by DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas, feds say (www.miamiherald.com)
Some of the 49 migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by the state of Florida are now able to legally work in the United States and have temporary protections from deportation — because they are considered victims of a potential crime, their attorney says....
Argentina gripped by one of the largest protests in 20 years: ‘Public education is an inalienable right’ (english.elpais.com)
The cuts to free public universities triggered mass demonstrations throughout the country, reflecting the growing social unrest surrounding President Javier Milei’s economic policy...
OC Message from the moderator: why should we stop praising wealthy philanthropists ?
Wealthy people are often depicted as example for society, especially when they are financing good causes. Thy're not. Here are a few reasons why....
Indiana Court Gives Win To Group Arguing Religious Freedom Grants Them Right To Abortion (talkingpointsmemo.com)
What is your favorite alcoholic cocktail?
Or what has been your go to lately? I’m usually a whiskey and ginger kinda guy but I’m trying to branch out a little these days. What’re you drinking?...
Comedy World Righteously Roasts Trump Over Gettysburg Gaffe (newrepublic.com)
People can’t stop cracking up over the former president’s bizarre, bumbling speech....
You can't sue us for making games 'too entertaining,' say major game developers in response to addiction lawsuits (www.pcgamer.com)
JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over Scottish hate crime law (www.bbc.com)
JK Rowling has challenged Scotland’s new hate crime law in a series of social media posts - inviting police to arrest her if they believe she has committed an offence....
Tennessee House passes bill allowing armed teachers, sending measure to the governor (www.tennessean.com)
Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday passed legislation to allow some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns despite pleas from Democrats, students and gun-reform advocates to defeat the bill....
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Uvalde families sue makers of AR-15, 'Call of Duty,' Meta over mass shooting (abcnews.go.com)
Making deepfake porn without consent could soon be a crime in England (www.cnn.com)
OC Dave the Diver isn't holding my attention.
So over the winter holiday or so Dave the Diver exploded onto the scene. I finally got to play it and I totally see the appeal! Super charming/chill atmosphere, great art and visual style that's super dynamic and playful, and a lot of fun mini-games comprising the core loop such as the Diner Dash experience of running the sushi...
The Motion Picture Association will work with Congress to start blocking piracy sites in the US (www.engadget.com)
Movie industry demands US law requiring ISPs to block piracy websites (arstechnica.com)
Is There a Way to Officially Disable a Lemmy Account?
I would like to know if there is an “official” way to set an account as disabled. For now, I am plan on posting this on Asklemmy, changing my password to some random string that I won’t remember, and then logging out. If I’d like to come back later, there’s a chance of my account being revived through the “forgot...
Why are younger generations embracing the retro game revival? (www.theguardian.com)
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