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People have written a lot of touchy-feely pieces on this subject but I thought I’d get right to the heart of the matter
[The artist, putting a simple cake next to a much fancier one: “Aw man, that guy’s cake is way better than mine.” The Audience, gleefully holding up a knife and fork “HOLY SHIT! TWO CAKES!”]
I was reminded today of one of my all-time favorite exchanges. This is from episode 29 of the podcast Dear Hank and John:
John: I don't usually like to criticize your lack of understanding of proper luxury, Hank, because in general I think that it is a character asset rather than a character flaw. But if I may ask you a personal question, how many total Michelin stars have the restaurants that you've eaten in your life accrued?
Hank: Well I do know that a lot of my favorite restaurants have Michelin tires?
John: You've hurt my feelings as someone who values proper luxury. You have made me call into question my entire world view.
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Find the show here: https://complexly.com/shows/dear-hank-john
a sunflower squirrel commission for ashley - THEY DIDNT know the kind of plant they wanted to be tossed together at first, so heres the rest of the UNPICKED DESIGNS plus the first sketch ………………. !
I am begging you to fucking vote. On November 3rd, early, and in all your local elections to come.
what the fuck is voting going to do, shes on the supreme court for life you idiots
I am so glad you asked! Voting is really fucking important to retain some minor control in a country with a fucked up constitution that protects white men and money and shits on everything else. The system is set up so that it is more difficult for anyone who’s not a white man to vote, so I’m not surprised you feel that way.
Black men couldn’t vote until 1869, which is disgusting, but on top of that, they were met with “artificial hurdles like poll taxes, literacy tests, and other measures” to further prevent them from voting even when it was legal. The Voting Rights act did not come until 19-fucking-65 to repeal Jim Crow laws. Black Americans in the South could not vote in democratic elections until AROUND 1960. So like, when your grandparents were adults. Maybe your parents were even born then. Read more about the absolutely disgusting voter suppression Black Americans faced here. Until the 60s.
White women earned the right to vote in 1920, but unsurprisingly, they were really racist too.
Asian-Americans could not vote until 1943. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee is someone you probably didn’t hear about in history class, but she fought really hard for Chinese Americans’ right to vote.
Native Americans couldn’t vote in every state until 1962.
Latinx people faced voter suppression as well and legislation to correct it was not put in place until 1974.
All of that to be said - I understand why you say voting doesn’t matter, and it’s because the voter suppression that existed for hundreds of years is still working. They’ve convinced you that none of it matters so you’re sitting it out, which lets them win. If not for any other reason, why not vote to say fuck you to those that actively pushed for white supremacy, violence, and sexism to continue? Why not do it symbolically, even if you think your vote doesn’t matter?
More than a dozen elections have been decided by one single vote. A GOP cop lost an election by one vote. Fuck the GOP, and fuck cops. Your vote could mean the difference between a cop being in power.
One election that was decided by a single vote created a Republican majority in the Virginia House of Delegates because “one of the ballots was "defaced" because the names of two candidates were crossed out with the notation "Do not desire to vote for these two". They did this even though the person who cast this vote (which was known because it was a signed absentee ballot) testified that he intended to vote for Moss. Throwing out the ballot created a tied vote.[10]
Finally, I’m going to copy and paste this entire article about why it’s important to vote in local elections.
1. Local government manages a lot of different things — and their decisions will directly affect your life.
There is no level of government that is more directly responsible for serving your community than your local elected officials. Local government can affect almost every aspect of your daily life. Here’s just a few of the things they’re responsible for:
Local school quality
Deciding sanctuary jurisdiction status
Policing and public safety (and holding police accountable)
Rent costs and affordable housing
Public transit
Alcohol and marijuana ordinances
City colleges and job training programs
. . . the list goes on and on, all the way down to your recycling options and collection.
To sum it up: your local government has a lot of money and influence to decide what your community’s priorities are and how it will be run.
2. State and local governments lead the way when the federal government isn’t.
For many of us, the 2016 election was a rough one. Like, really rough. More than any other voting bloc, our chosen candidates ultimately didn’t win. But there’s still a way to harness your passions and make a real difference, and that’s by getting involved in municipal elections.
Did you know that many landmark federal policies first originated at the local level? It’s true — local politics have a long history of shaping change in our country from the ground up. Policies such as women’s suffrage, minimum wage, environmental protection, and marriage equality all began at the local and state level.
By voting in local elections and holding your officials accountable, you can help create the change you want to see in our country. If nothing is moving forward at the federal level (or your federal representatives aren’t making progress in areas that you care about), it’s the responsibility of local governments to take action.
3. Your vote will make a difference.
Typically, just 1 in 5 voters participate in off-year local elections — meaning your vote at the local level can have an even bigger impact. For example, on just one election day in Ohio, 7 local issues were decided by just 1 vote.
Plus, if you do participate (and help your friends and family get to the polls, too), your elected officials will likely be more responsive to your needs and interests because you’re a voter. And if they aren’t, the next election is a a great way to fix that…
Again, make sure you never miss an election and are signed up for Rock the Vote’s Election Reminders. No matter where you live in the US, we’ll give you the information you need to participate in your local, state, and federal races. Also, make sure to check out our list of 2017 election dates to find out what’s happening in your area and across the country.
people of colour should not have to bare out their pain to you for you to empathise with them and see them as human
ESPECIALLY BLACK WOMEN
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So today I learned that it is technically possible for a person in the US to order insulin online from Canada without a prescription.
And that it costs less than the copays/deductibles that many US insurance policies will charge along the way to getting insulin here in the US. And I realized this requires a PSA.
Because this is technically illegal to do. You might be easily misled into thinking that it is legal because:
US customs only rarely rejects such shipments,
as far as I know the US has never prosecuted a person for ordering quantities that are reasonable for a couple months of personal use,
Canada does not have any laws making it illegal for their pharmacies to ship insulin to US patients,
Canada does not require a prescription at all for insulin,
Canada often gets their insulin from the same factories that the US does, literally often the same exact drugs, and with comparable standards of quality and safeguards and regulations,
Canadian pharmacies consider shipping to US customers a significant part of their business model, so much so that they have payed for quite a lot of advertising to US customers through Google, and
some US citizens and residents already choose to get their insulin from Canada that way.
Wow, just look at all those reasons why you might mistakenly think it is legal - it is affordable, legal and widely accepted on Canada’s side, and the insulin comes from legit sources. But to reiterate it is definitely illegal.
So you should absolutely never do it, no matter how much you might need insulin to not die.
No obligation, but if you could help spread the word of how this seemingly innocent method of getting insulin is actually illegal, you’d be doing a great service to the people who medically need insulin.
Otherwise, in a moment of desperation when they cannot afford it or their prescription for it cannot be renewed in time, they might make the wrong decision and buy insulin this illegal way, and that would be bad.
“One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr, Letter from a Birmingham Jail
If you are in the US taking insulin, please Google the brand name is the insulin you are taking with the words “patient assistance” REGARDLESS of your income. The first couple links are likely to be a company website and they likely have a program that will pay for your copay.
Why is it better for you to do it this way than ordering from Canada?
1. It will run through your insurance and then through the patient assistance. If you have a maximum out of pocket, the amount the drug company writes off will apply to your out of pocket.
2. Your cost for insulin will drop precipitously. Done this way, the brand names are cheaper than generic and I could rant for hours on why this is a horrific thing for the system as a whole while largely shielding customers from the cost of the product. But I don’t care about that when we’re talking about you getting your insulin affordably. Revolution next week, put your oxygen mask on first.
3. Depending on how much and which drugs you are taking, this may get you very quickly to your out of pocket max, which will make ALL your medical care cheaper for the year.
If you do not have insurance or you do not have an out of pocket max, there are a variety of things that may be options:
1. Medicaid if you do not live in a Medicaid expansion state but would qualify for Medicaid in another state, consider going there. It may be hard and expensive but it’s probably better than dying. If you are in a Medicaid expansion state, sign up.
2. Financial based patient assistance: many companies have programs for those who don’t have insurance. Do some research, your doctor may be able to switch you to one of those brands.
3. There are a few older, cheaper, less optimized forms of insulin that can be gotten for much less money. Walmart has a thing. Switching to a less ideal form is better than doing without.
4. Yeah, Canada’s cheaper. If you do not have an out of pocket max and do not qualify for patient assistance and can afford the Canada option, it’s there. But it’s a last resort.
And yes, we need universal healthcare and drug price regulation.
Also, please do not feel guilty for a single second about the “burden” of diabetes. The only reason diabetes strains the resources of the healthcare $ystem is that drug companies are completely out of control.
all very good information to know
While we’re at it “indoor” cats are also abused, ever read warriors? Cats need to be free and to hunt and when you keep them inside you prevent them from living their lives
I see
I’m gonna set my cats free to form religion, become cat racist, and be gruesomely killed by a broad shouldered tabby tom.
"Here’s Why Trump’s COVID Diagnosis Was A Disaster" by Doctor Mike
Setting the facts straight on COVID-19 & the President's illness & recovery.
I don't know if I've ever seen Doctor Mike angry before. 😳
Me: okay, we got stuff to do today, let's go!
My body: sweet! we're out of energy btw
Me: ??? I just woke up???
My body: yeah uh well you see we kinda,,,, forgot to make energy
Me:
My body:
Me:
My body:
Me: you FORGOT-
Wow. The patience, kindness and calm communication skills. Outstanding.
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This made me cry. I wish all situations could be handled as perfectly as this
I just want to point out the core of what the diffuser did in this conversation
They recognized that the mother was also expressing a vulnerable truth about herself - that she felt like a bad mother because her child was expressing gender feelings she wasn’t equipped to help with - and met her where she was, a concerned parent with limited information - to point her where she should be heading, research and resources.
Im going to make more of an effort to stop reflexively pushing people away when they express biases and make more of an effort to hear the underlying fears when i can
“it’s easier to love ourselves when we feel loved as ourselves”
damn that is so powerful though
This is so important. It can be so hard to resist lashing out at someone who's telling you that you're wrong, but it only closes them off more. I admire this person's patience and willingness to meet this woman where she was. I have to work on that.
THIS RIGHT HERE
You guys are dangerously close to realizing specifically what kinds of people they keep from voting and why.
I want to drill this into everybody’s head:
The United States of America has the highest prison population in the world
Black Americans and Latin people make up the majority of this population (many of whom are non-violent offenders)
Federal Prisons in America require that their state keeps their prisons at a maximum occupancy at all times.
The 13th amendment did not entirely abolish slavery…just one form of it. It remains legal through industrial prison system
Oh and we have privatized prisons which allow companies to actually make money off of keeping people incarcerated
Here’s what’s really perverse: prisoners, who cannot vote, still get counted in the U.S. Census. The more prisoners a county has, the more representation it gets, even though the prisoners cannot vote. See how that works? The more black and brown people they lock up, the more government resources and political representation they get. Even though those prisoners have no say and cannot vote.
If county-A has a population of 50 voters but no prisons, and county-B has a population of 50 voters and 50 prisoners, the county with the prisoners gets more government funding and more political represention. This is sometimes called “prison gerrymandering” and it is used in redistrictring.
Not so fun Fact: Southern states that reliably vote for Republicans also have the highest prison population in the United States. (source). So mass incarceration is a double whammy. It’s both a form of voter suppression and a tool to strengthen white people’s political power.
ULTIMATE "OH FUCK I JUST GOT MY FIRST APARTMENT AND ALL I HAVE IS ONE CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND A THIRD SOCK" CHECKLIST
CLEANING
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
All-purpose cleaner
Hand soap
Broom
Mop
Wash cloths / rags
Vacuum
Dustpan
Lint roller
Sponges
KITCHENWARE
Plates
Bowls
Spoons
Forks
Knives
Glasses
Mugs
Tongs
Spatula
Plastic wrap
Ziplock baggies
Garbage bags
Paper towel
Tupperware
Ice tray
Oven mitts
Potato peeler
Mixing bowls
Frying pan
Pot
Baking sheet
Whisk
Stirring spoons / ladels
Tea infuser ball
Measuring cups
Strainer
Cutting board
Coffee maker
Kettle
Toaster
Magnets
Dry erase markers
Sticky notes
Microwave
Wire sponge
Trash bin
Recycling bin
Rubber gloves
Silverware organizer
Measuring spoons
Aluminum foil
Wax paper
Can opener
Bottle opener
Containers for salt, sugar, flour, etc.
LIVINGROOM
Sofa
Rocking chair (you know you want one)
Loveseat
Coasters
Blankets
Throw pillows
Coffee table
Book shelves
TV
TV stand
Floor lamp
End table
Stereo system / radio
BEDROOM
Mattress
Box spring
Bedframe
Linens
Sheets
Comforter
Hangers
Laundry hamper
Trash bin
Curtains
Pillows
Pillow cases
Night table
Alarm clock
Lamp
Dresser
Coat rack
Desk / vanity
Comfy chairs
DININGROOM
Dining table
Minimum of 2 chairs
Coasters
Placemat
Tablecloth
Tea lights /candles and candle holders
BATHROOM
Face clothes
Towel
Soap bar
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Tissues
Toilet paper
Trash bin
Plunger
Toilet cleaner
Cold, flu, pain, and allergy meds
Hydrogen peroxide
Antibacterial ointment
First-Aid kit
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Band-aids
Shower rod
Shower curtain
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Period products
Bathmat
Air freshener
Trash bin
Towel rod
Towels
MISCELLANEOUS
Elastic bands
Stapler
Stables
Paper clips
Needles and thread
AA / AAA batteries
Light bulbs
Extension cords
Scotch tape
Duct tape
Shovel
Rake (if you have a yard)
Stain remover
Jar of courters for laundry mat
Screw drivers
Hammer
Nails
Sticky tack
Screws
Box cutter / X-acto
Pliers
Wrench
Pens
Paper
Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
Welcome matt
Shoe rack
Coat rack
Flashlight
Flashlight batteries
Watch batteries
Rechargeable batteries and charger
Safe place to discard dead batteries
Candles
Matches
Lighter
Mini travel fans
Real fans
Emergency Survival kit
Fire extinguisher
Landline phone
Window air conditioner
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire alarm
FOOD STUFF
Mustard
Ketchup
Mayo
Salt
Pepper
Baking soda
Flour
Eggs
Milk
Bread
Olive oil
Tea
Jam
Peanut-butter
Coffee grounds
Cereal
Rice
Pasta
Vegetable soup
Tomato sauce
Frozen vegetables
Crackers
Chickpeas / lentils
Apples
Oranges
Granola bars
Juice
Hot chocolate mix
Frozen meats
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need this now thanks MUCHHHH
I needed this so bad omg
Omg I’m in that situation right now kinda
https://forge.medium.com/prepare-for-the-ultimate-gaslighting-6a8ce3f0a0e0
"From one citizen to another, I beg of you: take a deep breath, ignore the deafening noise, and think deeply about what you want to put back into your life. This is our chance to define a new version of normal, a rare and truly sacred (yes, sacred) opportunity to get rid of the bullshit and to only bring back what works for us, what makes our lives richer, what makes our kids happier, what makes us truly proud. We get to Marie Kondo the shit out of it all."
While checking my records for an application, I discovered that tomorrow will be the 1-year anniversary of an ER doc telling me my neck pain was from poor posture, when actually I had ruptured a disc & the nerves running down my dominant arm were being crushed.
Good times. 🙃
The current anti-Asian discrimination has about as much legitimacy as the anti-Latino discrimination from 2018, which is to say, none. People of Asian descent -- and even people who just LOOK like they have Asian ancestry -- are dealing with both micro- and overt aggression because some people think that anyone whose ancestors came from the same region of the world as the current strain of coronavirus obviously must be connected. News flash: that's not how disease works. Italy is having a huge problem with COVID-19, but have you heard people telling anyone who looks Mediterranean to "go home" or boycotting pizza and pasta restaurants? No? Funny how that works...
A lovely revelation to wake up to 😂🤣😯
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