@StacyKell

Whenever I say this I think I'm supporting genocide.

I'm not.

But I am going out on a limb and saying that if there is a culture that is incompatible with justice and progress its influence should be minimized.

There is no compromise.

This isn't racism. But it is "culturalism" - if there is such a word.

Russians have fostered a cruel and violent culture for centuries.

Unless it is contained and minimized, it will have a negative impact on humanity.

@phase
There is NO casual or flippant messaging for something that is, or abuts, anti-Semitism.

Thresholds exist.

Usually the person doesn't realize that there are thresholds.

In college I once joked about women being weaker than men. I got my ass handed to me by the lady I was talking to.

I've never joked that way since.

They discovered torture chambers for CHILDREN operated by the Russians in Kherson?!?!?!??

The Russian culture has been fostering evil for centuries. My family history was re-directed because of the cultural attitude of Russian authorities. They are OK with atrocities.

Mankind is not safe if the Russian culture continues to have any influence on this planet.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russians-mistreated-kherson-youngsters-childrens-cell-says-ukraine-official-2022-12-14/

Global prices of gasoline in $'s/Gal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTfoJtKwAdQ&t=398s

@Stonekettle

Here ya go!

@peterquirk
My brother in law produces shirts in China. He was visiting yesterday.
He was complaining about how the quality has plummeted recently.
I suspect the more experienced workers are getting sick.

I told him to get the F*$% out of China as fast as possible.

He won't listen to me.
Makes nice shirts, though.

"Scientists at the China National Health Commission estimate the R number is currently a whopping 16 in China during this surge. "

For context:
"The R value for measles is typically between 12 and 18, meaning that each person with measles is likely to infect between 12 and 18 other people if they are not isolated or treated. "

Ho-lee-fook:

"That means about 10% of the planet's population may become infected over the course of the next 90 days."

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/12/15/1143002538/china-appears-to-be-facing-what-could-be-the-world-s-largest-coronavirus-outbrea

@Stonekettle

Well, that was awkward and petty.

But, the depths of cognitive dissonance is usually greater than you can imagine.

This is a fundraiser my neighbor is supporting with her cookbook: Disaster Recipes - What to eat in a pandemic.

Proceeds go to a worthy cause:
https://www.nokidhungry.org/

This is the GoFundMe site:
https://gofund.me/62704f84

I just donated!!

@Stonekettle
I suspect he will feel some consequence of amplifying unfettered bile besides lower revenue.

We just need a few legal cases that trace their root causes back to his decision(s).

@Armchaircouch

I'm planning to live out my life in this home.

I designed it.
Fabricated most of the details myself.
And I maintain and improve it constantly.

I'm only going to see the value if we refinance it - which isn't going to happen for a while!

So, it's really only about the safety-net.

@PrivacyL0st

Yay!

It's a great time to be a buyer elsewhere.

@Annothername
Thanks.

I've had a headache for days.
But, I also had negative tests.

She's going to try to re-schedule the parties. One was for her team at work and was during the day.

According to Zillow our home's value has declined by 28% since the high point in April of 2021.

Fux.

I guess it's one of those mornings.

The Wife has COVID.
I don't.

We have multiple parties planned.
What a mess.

Combative individuals may be prone to fighting or arguing over even minor issues, and they may have difficulty compromising or finding common ground with others.

I've been searching for this word and found it using Chat GPT:

A word that describes a person who is hyper sensitive and vocal with their opinions is "combative."
This word means inclined to fight or argue, often in a aggressive or hostile way. Someone who is combative is very sensitive to the opinions of others and is quick to express their own opinions in a forceful or confrontational manner. They may be easily provoked and may become argumentative or aggressive when challenged.

@charlotteclymer
The moral arc of the universe in transition.
Slow and bumpy, yet steady.