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I know! Back in 2020 or so I had a Lacan phase that I can thank Zizek for. But .. but I soon found out he just sucks at everything else :(

Like me some Amin. Thanks for sharing, will read

It annoys me that decades (?) from now, people will look back at Obama as being the last "good" president. They'll think of him as the Marcus Aurelius of our times lol. But libs gotta lib.

That's healthy

I haven't studied the Bible so I don't have authority to speak about the original text. I've heard that before, but I've also heard that this interpretation is a "explanation" and leans more toward apologetics. It's an interesting idea, but I'm not sure myself. I may look into it. There are other verses too in the Bible about physical abuse of children though, e.g. Pro 23:13-14, but idk of the original interpretations of those either.

But regardless, fascists will twist whatever can be found in the Bible.

Do you have any opinions on the IAU 2006 General Assembly Resolution 5a?

I was terrible at networking, and if didn't really help me. I'm just not an outgoing type and during networking events I would sorts retreat inward and the more outgoing people would "out network" me. Business is full of psychopaths. For me, the closest thing to networking that came in handy was just leaning into the friends, colleagues, and teachers I already knew. Reminding them I existed, giving them an update on my life and asking them about theirs. And that also involved telling them I was unemployed and was looking for a job. One teacher did end up giving me some info on a job opening (though it was after I'd already accepted a position). So Idk if I got anything out of it, but I'd say just reaching out to the people you already know, asking how they are and even if they can let you know of any positions that they come across, can be a good form of "networking" for people who (rightfully) hate networking and find it soul crushing. Best of luck to you!

Had an older "progressive" lib tell me, in person, that if we don't support Biden then we'll have Genocides all over the world! I didn't know there was an additive property to genocide like that. His argument was effectively "You think one genocide is bad?! Try two (hypothetically)!"

Then told me how Trump would ruin the climate, unlike Biden.

No ability to see past Biden vs Trump

These are deeply unserious people.

I wouldn't put it past them. The racism is very casual and nobody thinks twice when speaking that way. I wouldn't be surprised if s small down has a sign like that. My own small town has a "All Lives Matter" sign up on entering. I have many stories from growing up down there, and I've heard some bad shit from my own family. I've been having a minor culture shock with how ... different.... (white) people are down South after returning for some time. Though I don't want to come across like I'm saying only the Southern US has these problems, and my experience is just a small sliver of it all.

Maybe it's a test run for the US? Keep hope alive

It's a tragicomedy driving through the south and seeing giant JESUS signs on every dilapidated barn. But then it takes a dark turn with signs like "HEAVEN HELL Do you know where you're going", and billboards that actually promote "white pride". Sick place :(