Quexotic

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[–] Quexotic 3 points 1 week ago

This is so strange, it's almost as if having easily to obtain healthy food improves medical outcomes. Huh. /s

[–] Quexotic 1 points 1 week ago

Someone recently told me about the 3 questions. I've been trying to apply it as much as possible, especially online. I'm happy to see this in the wild. Thanks!

[–] Quexotic 1 points 1 week ago

I guess that's fair.

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[–] Quexotic 7 points 1 week ago

I kinda had the same feeling after reading it, I'm disappointed that I wasn't surprised, as in, I kind of figured the cops were all in these groups anyway but the confirmation doesn't give me the feel goods.

[–] Quexotic 8 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I think that they're talking about the wholesale rejection of all that is feminine. Especially growing up, any boy that demonstrated any kind of feminine traits or who was not "all boy" was ridiculed. That's what needs to change. Any weakness ridiculed, any sensitivity crushed... It's a wonder that there are any kind men at all.

[–] Quexotic 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Realistically speaking, there are some good ones. Practically speaking, if you aren't acting as if they're all bad, you're a fool.

Agreed on punitive justice though.

[–] Quexotic 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

More crime? Great! Make more money for the cops (overtime) and the private prisons. Gotta keep OCP in business!

[–] Quexotic 1 points 3 weeks ago
[–] Quexotic 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Yep. That's what I read. I don't like the idea of an app that examines other apps memory unless it's either the OS or antivirus.

[–] Quexotic 2 points 3 weeks ago

This, I think, is a symptom of the failure to properly treat mental illness.

Nobody in their right mind does this.

[–] Quexotic 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Came here to say this; The state's actions show a disturbing pattern where they:

  1. Refused to help Brittany Wise with $10,000 in housing debt when she proactively asked for assistance to keep her family together

  2. Then spent at least $6,200 per month (likely much more given special needs) to separate her children and place them in foster care - far exceeding what it would have cost to simply help with housing

  3. Made her children's situation actively worse by:

    • Splitting up siblings who previously lived together
    • Placing children with behavioral challenges in unstable situations
    • Having some kids spend nights in DFCS offices due to lack of placements
    • Traumatizing a 9-year-old who just wanted to celebrate his birthday with his mom
  4. Choice of policy priorities is telling: The state dedicates less than 0.5% of its $450 million family preservation budget to housing assistance, despite housing being the third most common reason for separating families

The math alone exposes the reality - this isn't about costs or helping families. If it were, they would spend the smaller amount on housing assistance rather than the larger amount on foster care. The system seems designed to punish poverty by taking children from struggling parents rather than helping stabilize families in crisis.

When the state chooses to spend more money to break up a family than it would cost to keep them together, that reveals the true priority isn't the wellbeing of children or fiscal responsibility - it's exerting control and punishing parents for being poor.

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Quexotic to c/politics
 

I feel like this is probably pretty effective. I feel like it should be a thing.

E: see also https://beehaw.org/post/16953380 E2: https://19thnews.org/2024/11/4b-movement-south-korea-social-media-trump-presidency/

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by Quexotic to c/news
 

This transphobic, anti-gender theory, anti-abortion doctrine of theirs has me completely done with them.

I'm not a rageaholic, but you wouldn't know it when I heard this story come on my news feed. Profanities that came out of me were full-throated, long-winded, and unbecoming.

I was raised Catholic and for a long time since they decided to bless same-sex marriages I was okay with the Catholic Church but what do you know? Just like that. Now I'm anti-Catholic.

They're basically saying that everyone is made perfect in God's image and that by changing your sex your violating that perfection and somehow violating your own dignity? Like, they're trying to say that changing your gender is separating yourself from your soul somehow? I'm done with these people.

Here is a link to the actual document that they produced. Would you believe it took him 5 years to come up with this garbage?

Forgive me if this is the wrong place to post this.

 

So it looks like Trump has read the fascist playbook or something. I'm not surprised. I am concerned.

Edit: After thinking about it, I guess I am surprised that he can read.

 

Title says it all. Somewhat interesting if true. I wouldn't be surprised either way.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Quexotic to c/news
 

China accused the US of infiltrating Huawei Technologies Co. servers beginning in 2009, part of a broad-based effort to steal data that culminated in tens of thousands of cyber-attacks against Chinese targets last year.

The Tailored Access Operations unit of the National Security Agency carried out the attacks in 2009, which then continuously monitored the servers, China’s Ministry of State Security said in a post on its official WeChat account on Wednesday. It didn’t provide details of attacks since 2009.

Cyberattacks are a point of tension between Washington and Beijing, which has accused its political rival of orchestrating attacks against Chinese targets ever since Edward Snowden made explosive allegations about US spying. Washington and cybersecurity researchers have said the Asian country has sponsored attacks against the West.

The ministry’s accusations emerged as the two countries battle for technological supremacy. Huawei in particular has spurred alarm in Washington since the telecom leader unveiled a smartphone powered by an advanced chip it designed, which was made by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. That’s in spite of years-long US sanctions intended to cut Huawei off from the American technology it needs to design sophisticated chips and phones.

Read more: US Probes Made-in-China Chip as Tensions Flare Over Technology

The US has been “over-stretching” the concept of national security with its clampdown on Chinese enterprises, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.

“What we want to tell the US is that suppression and containing of China will not stop China’s development. It will only make us more resolved in our development,” Mao said.

On Tuesday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she was “upset” when Huawei released the Mate 60 Pro during her visit to China last month, but noted the US has no evidence the Asian nation can make the advanced semiconductors powering the handset “at scale.”

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submitted 1 year ago by Quexotic to c/support
 

What's the deal with all these archive.is links? All they do is send me to infinite capcha loops. I don't get it.

 

I've had this feeling that since there are forces that do not want us to have free speech, and that the destruction of Reddit and Twitter does this effectively, creating a chilling effect, destroying social links and communities. Might it not be an intentional effort to stifle the ability of the downtrodden to organize and fight the power?

There are so many other ways things are engineered to benefit the minority and prevent the majority from gaining power, why not this too?

Just a thought rattling around in my head.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Quexotic to c/politics
 

The following is just an opinion:

In this recent Business Insider article, millennial real estate agent David Ravitz presented his case against long-term homeownership. It's crucial, though, to critically examine the underlying messages and implications of this piece. In what may seem like an innocuous lifestyle feature on the surface, Business Insider has, perhaps unwittingly, amplified the voice of the wealthy, casting a shadow over the economic realities faced by the average American.

Ravitz’s story is not your usual rags-to-riches tale. The Boca Raton-based agent is advocating for a model where one simply purchases a $960,000 home, renovates it for an additional $500,000, and then flips it on the market for an exorbitant profit. Although it may seem like a savvy investment strategy, it's not one that an average American can afford to take up. It is an insight into the mindset of a certain privileged class and how it perceives the path to wealth.

By giving this narrative a platform, Business Insider seems to be operating less as a news outlet and more as a propaganda mouthpiece for the well-off. It is a reflection of the widening income gap, a glaring issue that many in positions of power and influence continue to overlook. It also hints at a disturbing trend of media outlets perpetuating the narratives of the rich and powerful while underrepresenting the struggles of those in less privileged circumstances.

In a climate where the fight for economic equity, equality, and justice is more urgent than ever, this article seems tone-deaf. Instead of providing a balanced view of the housing market or economic realities, it presents a skewed picture where success is just a few home renovations away. However, the reality for many Americans is a struggle to keep a roof over their heads, let alone purchase a near-million-dollar property.

The key takeaway here is that articles such as this one do more than just highlight a unique approach to wealth accumulation. They showcase the thinking of a class of people who view financial success as a game in which the ability to participate is inherently unequal. For those of us seeking to challenge this status quo, understanding this mindset is crucial. It's a clear illustration of the political and economic opponent we face in our quest for a more equitable and just society.

The portrayal of this exclusive path to wealth accumulation as the 'new American dream' is a stark reminder that the struggle for fairness and equality is not just about economics, but also about controlling the narrative. It's important that media outlets remember their responsibility to represent all demographics and not just those who can afford $960,000 starter homes.

As an aside the kitchen seems a testament to the color white.. Ah yes, the color white, the epitome of purity, innocence, and everything good in the world, right? So naturally, nothing quite says "I've reached peak good taste and cleanliness" like transforming your average, everyday kitchen into a blinding winter wonderland of the brightest, most painfully white marble you've ever laid eyes on. Because who doesn't want to slice tomatoes on a countertop that looks like it was chiseled from a polar bear's dreams? That sparkling surface, when hit by the gentlest ray of sunlight, won't just light up the room - it'll practically send SOS signals to space. Oh, the glory of dining in a place that's so sterile, it makes you question whether it's a kitchen or an operating room. Nothing quite like the veins of that frozen-marble look to remind you of a tranquil river... or was it the varicose veins on the legs of the Statue of David? But, hey, that’s art and purity for you. Truly, a testament to the eternal human quest for cleanliness, brightness, and subtly blinding your guests with your immaculate taste.

 

This article/blog concerns me for a number of reasons.

  • First, if the right sees this, they're just going to use this as a talking point to disprove global warming.
  • Second, it illustrates that the media is playing us, yet again, to serve it's own intre$ts, and that's disheartening.
  • Finally, people (in general) are unable to process nuance and will not understand that there's definitely worse to come and that we're unprepared for the heat waves that we have now, which I believe the author shows are not as relatively severe as they were in the 30s and will be more severe in the coming years with the impacts of global warming.

I think maybe I need to read my news rss feed less.

 

This article from 2022 does a very good job of capturing the social media landscape and the condition of political discourse right now. It highlights one thing that I've been hearing a lot and agree with, the cruelty is the point.

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