Bamboodpanda

Go listen to Mitch McConnell's speech on Jan 7th. McConnell is now considered a RINO by maga standards. It's unreal how far the Overton window has shifted to the right.

I’m sorry for the abuse you’ve experienced and for how dismissed you may feel. Your pain is valid, and it’s important that it’s acknowledged.

Regarding the woman’s sign, it contains a false statement. However, she is just one person making that claim. While there may be others who share her view, they are a minority and don’t represent the majority of the movement or the core issue. My point is that signs like hers can distract from the broader discussion—that the vast majority of sexual assault and abuse victims are women, and now is the time to raise awareness about that.

Of course, men like you and I have been abused by women as well, and it’s essential that all forms of abuse are recognized and addressed. We must advocate for all victims. But in this moment, let's focus on standing behind the women who are survivors and show them our support.

It's the same argument people made during the black lives movement by saying all lives matter. Of course all lives matter, but right now we are talking about black lives cause they are the ones hurting. Woman are the overwhelming majority of sexual abuse victims. We are talking about them right now. I say this as a male who was a victim of abuse by an older woman.

Talk radio is essentially a person telling you what to think and feel. It can't even be classified as learning because it's being done to you when you listen. It's a confirmation bias circle jerk. Democrats tend to be educated and educated people usually are repelled by the format.

I'm sorry that is your experience. I play overwatch and have met many people with similar experiences. I try to be a safe and fun person to play with specifically with people like you in mind. I hope you find friends to have with that you feel comfortable enough to chat and be friends with.

Wow, I really appreciate your thoughtful and self-aware reply. It’s rare to see someone online who’s so open to engaging with criticism in a meaningful way, and I think that speaks volumes about your willingness to reflect and grow. We all get frustrated—especially when it feels like we're up against deeply ingrained beliefs or conspiracies—but the fact that you’re mindful of it and striving for constructive dialogue is something worth celebrating.

I know it can feel overwhelming, but staying grounded in truth and compassion, even when it’s frustrating, is powerful. It’s people like you who keep conversations moving in the right direction, even when it seems like progress is slow. Keep that courage and integrity in your interactions. It really does make a difference.

Nope! Person here. I just use GPT to clean up my text.

Hmm, while we're here, I don't have a pumpkin pie recipe to share, but I recently tried Mayo Cookies, and they turned out great. I recommend replacing the vanilla extract with coconut extract and adding coconut flakes for a nice twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or coconut extract)
• Optional: coconut flakes

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the mayonnaise and vanilla (or coconut extract) and mix well. The dough will be crumbly.
4. Shape into walnut-sized balls, place them on a baking sheet, and flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar if you'd like.
5. Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool before serving.

*Edit Make sure they're walnut size. My first batch was good but too big and soft. They are so much better when smaller and more crispy.

The fallacy here is Tu quoque (appeal to hypocrisy).

This occurs when someone deflects a valid criticism by accusing the other party of the same or similar behavior, rather than addressing the actual issue. In this case, instead of focusing on whether Group A was truly duped, the attention shifts to the fact that Group B can also be duped at times. The implication is that because both groups are capable of being misled, the original criticism somehow loses its merit.

Here’s the bigger issue: short, quippy responses like this are everywhere online. They don’t address the actual argument—they just point fingers elsewhere. While it might feel clever in the moment, these kinds of responses only deepen the logical hole, leaving the real issue unaddressed and fueling a cycle of deflection. Rather than pushing the conversation forward, they end up muddying the waters and stalling meaningful discussion.

Ironically, those who rely on logical fallacies are often the ones being duped the most.

You wanna know why? Because they are a group that can't defend themselves. Fascists need enemies. If it is not immigrants, it is the "transexuals and gays". They need a "Snowball" that is the source of every woe.

Watch this. https://youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?si=sZSPK3ELrY35xrFn The 1947 US Department of Defense can explain it better than I can.

They are in this thread as well.

Whenever I run into a spider web, I like to immediately imagine that I just won a race I didn't know I was in. It makes me smile and feel less like I want to jump into a fire.