Good thing back in the day there were probably very few cult leaders…

Does anyone wonder about how the story of Jesus being plagiarized from the Egyptian myth of Horus affects the narrative about the Jesus that supposedly lived and died a century earlier? You know the one that happened to have incredibly important political value for the established leaders of the time?

No? Me either. Praise Horus!

at least for at least!

I just listened to this, it’s actually a bit before your timestamp, but based on the context of the conversation there having, it seems like they’re talking about actually seeing the dead Palestinian kids. When she says “them” it seems to me like she’s saying we’ve now actually seen decapitated kids, whereas as before we only had hearsay

Idk about less than human; moreso, we just see them/each other through a racial lens - one rooted in our respective culture(s) and understanding of history (which is itself usually heavily-written/influenced by earlier European culture/historians).

That said, most Americans tend to use racism as a synonym for prejudice (as opposed to the academic definition of racism; i.e. an “organized system of race-based” prejudice). To probe this line of thought, I’ve recently started asking people whether they would consider a black American (wo)man growing up in 1845 (pre-Civil war) or in ~1930 (peak KKK membership; ~5 million Americans) racist for their likely negative views of the average white American. I’ve yet to get an answer, which is a bit of a bummer. Personally, I think most people realize it would be silly to call a black American slave racist for being prejudiced of their fellow white American citizens who they know only as brutal slave owners/traders. (Did y’all know pirates would use African slaves to launder money since they had a stable monetary value?)

Sorry, if it’s a bit of a tangent. I find this stuff super interesting. Highly recommend “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” by Beverly Tatum and the doc “Exterminate All the Brutes” on HBO to anyone interested. Then come and chat with me about your thoughts! No one I know cares about this kind of stuff. It’s all rap battles and dumb culture war crap, but I digress (further)

Uhh, did I say it was bad somewhere? I don’t think I even stated my opinion about it. lol. Wtf u talking bout?

It’s usually white people that say it’s not bad/offensive and/or that everyone should be allowed to say whatever they want or they’re just words, don’t get so offended, etc.

I’m just teaching my white friends and fam their own history. Personally, I think it’s worse and more offensive that they don’t know or care about the atrocities their ancestors committed than the modern use of the word cracker. That said, it’s offensive like seeing a piece of trash on the street - it won’t ruin my day or anything but I’m well aware it’s stll trashy

It’s one of my favorite things to teach white friends and (extended) family when they say they don’t care about being called cracker, or are “never offended” by words

“Oh, you’re right. I don’t really like that!” - my cousin in law. lol. The look on her face was honestly priceless

Seriously! I wish we lived the way they do in other countries where there are dozens of stray/wild dogs and cats living on the streets

This is what happens when you’re so open minded your brain falls out

I pay $4/mo, mainly for YouTube music (I’m part of a friend’s family plan).

It’s pretty convenient since you can use the background audio on an iPad as well - I don’t use it often but it’s nice when I do. And there’s no ads there it’s pretty insane seeing the level of ads when I try and use my work phone which I’m not signed into.

Also, you can make channels within your single goggle account so I made one for my mom and bro so they get no ads aswell. They have to sign in to my acct which can feel a little sketch but I trust them since they’re just using the YT app on their TVs. They stay in their own user acct. and it doesn’t affect my history or anything

I’m always absolutely fascinated by the confidence displayed by the willfully ignorant. That bliss must be really addicting or something

I’ve stuck with today weather. I never even tried another one after that

Are u you talking about those racist loitering laws that have been historically used to oppress non-white Americans?

I thought Arab countries were the only ones sending aid to Palestinians - ignoring the US which of course is playing both sides

You’re welcome to your opinion, but what makes it presumptuous?

Thanks for the genuine answer. That said, maybe I’m being cynical but most of those outcomes only interest political junkies, myself included (excluding him being barred from running entirely, of course).

What upsets me is my mom watching it on the news wondering what’s likely to happen, and the general public being told this is something serious when it really feels more like political theater since it isn’t likely to keep us out of the camps anyway.

To be clearer, my frustration is with the apparent coverage on corporate news networks

Does anyone, that’s actually somewhat informed, care about this?

He’ll only ever be removed from states that he never would’ve won, right? Like, granted it’s noteworthy, but who cares if he’s removed from the ballot in every blue state? It would make zero difference to the outcome.

It feels like when there were 20,000 Democrats running for president, confusing voters, while every one paying attention said from the beginning it would obviously be between, Biden or Bernie, and Trump.

I mean, anyone got some data to reference to look at so we can clear the air?

FYI, based on your follow-up comment, this wasn’t a “genuine question” it was more of a self-serving opportunity to impart your beliefs and opinions onto someone else. It’s a bad look, regardless of the shitty opinion you shared. Just thought you might want to know

Yo you’re boomers were legit insane dicks! I agree we should all hate on them and try to make their lives miserable!!

On the other hand, the boomers in my life seem well aware how difficult things are nowadays for us. I’m brown tho so ymmv

Now this is an interesting bot

Won’t someone please think of the children!!!

Seriously though, why not just support regulating them and allowing only reusable vapes instead of supporting a ban which only results in a black market?