If I'm not mistaken parts of the SF Bay Area had measles parties like 10-15 years ago when the anti-vaxx thing was really becoming trendy. Parents would take their kids to try to get them infected. It's as stupid today as it was before. Fuck these people.
I think I read that about 20% of USian adults are borderline illiterate. They probably cancel each other out.
Did he get a new jawline in addition to hair-plugs and what looks like artificial abs?
Thank you. This is on target for what I was looking for.
I want to scream now that you just reminded me of that. Saw an interview with GOP politician in some red tornado state complain about how they got rid of NOAA and imploring the admin to bring it back because they provide a vital service. Didn't have that on my bingo card.
That's why you have to keep asking them questions. Antifa did it? Why'd they get pardoned by Trump? They'll usually disengage or start hurling insults.
Probably a combination of factors. Consider that pedophilia and sexual predation are anti-social behaviors and that people who enter into higher/high level politics or business have anti-social tendencies as well. You can't run a district, company, city, state, country, etc. that require you to sacrifice for the imperatives you're seeking. You can't get bogged down by caring for people. You see them as a means to an end. Objects with utility.
Oh well. These people entered government willingly. They are the deep state.
I love that for every bozo who bought one in Florida now the we're about to enter hurricane season in a few months.
"Boo hoo have empathy for me" - Elom
Idk if I've ever encountered anyone who had a larger prosecution complex than this twat. MF was born on, not on third base, but on home plate FFS and he's still a fucking a loser. Pathetic.
Recommendations for US civics and history books for Kids?
Pretty much what the title says. I'm looking for books on US history and civics/government for kids? Looking to supplement my kids' history lessons. Thank you in advance.
Yes and it also raises visibility for the very real issues that people have raised concerns about. It's one thing to detain and/or deport people without proper documentation. It's another to act as though people with the proper documentation who are abiding the laws are also being detained and/or deported. Say nothing for the US citizens who are also being detained and/or deported.
I've noticed that more and more seniors are entering the labor force after retirement and it doesn't have to do with keeping busy. One of my local grocery stores had a woman who would work a few days a week but she quit during Covid. Ran into her on another occasion. She said she quit because she was just doing it to keep busy and she wasn't going to work if she didn't have to. I don't see that anymore. If I make a comment about "keeping busy" to anyone who says they're retired they admit they can't keep up with insurance or property tax increases without working. We're going to see more and more of this as social security dwindles and prices continue to increase.
Could definitely be better. But safe hiding space is an issue. Hoping to expand that in the next few months.
Prepping for a Recessiom
Hey TwoXPreppers! This is one of my favorite subs on Reddit. Glad to find an offshoot on Lemmy. I was wondering what recommendations you guys had for prepping for a recession? I'm net debt free and continuing to funnel cash into different funds (car, medical, clothes, etc.) but I'm wondering what else there might be? Currently, don't have a ton of space for a garden but am looking to start a small one. With bird flu, measles, economic uncertainty, and the current US administration rolling back consumer protections, I'm looking to see what others are thinking and what they're doing to try to weather the uncertainty ahead?
I've pondered this. They'd have to go. There can only be one.
Multiple economists overwhelmingly stated that his policy proposals were inflationary. MAGA accused them of being "liberals" and disregarded their warnings as fake. Working people aren't going to be saving anything unless it's by a sheer cut back in their spending as they try to save money. And of course saving won't matter if Trump axes FDIC.
Unsurprising considering that Rubio has tied his identity so closely with being anti-Cuba. Many of the Cuban American diaspora in the US echo his sentiments. I like that the article highlights how many medical professionals got their education in Cuba, including a number of Americans.
This article cites South Korea as an example of falling birth rates. However, some data shows that South Korea's initiatives have helped it see in a light uptick in their birth rates. Time will tell ultimately whether or not the policies are a success. Link to article on Al Jazeera about SK.
You know I used to think that things like feeding starving kids was not controversial. But now with people feeling safe behind their keyboards, I have read some of the worst takes from others regarding children. Ironically, always from people who claim to be religious and "pro-life".