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19 hours ago, dleighg said:
I'm am not only face blind, but clueless about pop culture, but who was the woman on the guest's T-shirt (that the captain complimented)?
nm - already answered
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44 minutes ago, DakotaJustice said:
So she changed her IG handle from LularoeMeriBrown to TheRealMeriBrown? When did that happen?
I think she actively uses both. I don't follow her (or any of them for that matter) but I'm pretty sure I've seen posts from both accounts here. Maybe???
eta: she's also got lizzie's B&B account as well
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6 hours ago, laurakaye said:
No, I've never seen it. Would this be the same Castle Rock that features in Stephen King books?
Yes, indeed it is. In fact the whole series is based on characters, settings, and themes from his books. He consults and is a producer (I think in name only) for the show. It's been really good and if you are a SK fan, I recommend it. I personally liked season 2 better than season 1 but overall it's good. They have brought back some of the actors from the original movies as well. For example, Sissy Spacek (Carrie) plays prominently in season 1.
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1 hour ago, DakotaJustice said:
Btw why are Hunter and Garrison there? COVID Quarantine apparently doesn't exist at all for the Browns.
Well, in their defense, they may not have had any choice, Hunter just graduated so he likely had no place else to stay I mean the air force academy was probably not going to let them just hang out until all this is over so what was he supposed to do? Garrison is likely in a similar situation.
Mariah was in an off campus apartment so even though her campus closed down, she had a place to stay.
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@laurakaye I saw elsewhere that you have Hulu, have you by any chance watched Castle Rock?
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12 minutes ago, suomi said:
During the early '80s I watched UFOs night after night when I lived in the mountains in SoCal at just under 7000'. They were triangular with three lights and they were FAST when they wanted to be. They flew straight across the sky or they stood absolutely still or they darted like fireflies and when they left they zoomed outta sight.
I watched them from my north-facing bedroom window and the only thing north of Big Bear is the Mojave desert. Have you driven from SoCal to Vegas? That's the Mojave, a whole lotta nothin'.
My ex was a boozer so he was hard to wake up. I would call my friend who lived a couple miles away and let it ring once and then call again and she'd grab it before her husband woke up and we'd watch together, sometimes for an hour.
Big Bear has a premier solar observatory (because of the altitude) and we called them a lot but of course they were non-committal. They did always suggest that we make a report on the UFO Hotline in the local phone book. 😉
I so wish I would have been with you! I have heard of these triangular objects with the 3 lights. It couldn't have been experimental aircraft because at this point (40 years later) they have to have either failed miserably or been out of the experimental stage by now right? Either way, you'd think we would have been let in on this 40 yr old secret at this point. I suppose the technology could still be evolving and therefore still classified but something has to have become obsolete and available for public/private use after all this time?
eta: boy I am quite the chatty cathy today aren't I? I may be sneaking up on more posts in one day than posts during my entire lifetime at Primetimer!
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14 minutes ago, Kyanight said:
HA HA HA - I think that was me, too.
Well crap, sorry about that, obviously shows I do read and remember what you post although didn't mean to rope you into another topic.
14 minutes ago, Kyanight said:Well what I meant at the TIME was that I don't care if people snark on a topic or a person (mostly political on social media) as long as they don't get personal and mean to other POSTERS who are commenting - because they might disagree with that someone's personal opinion.
So if you were to say, "I love Robyn"... I COULD say (in snark) "I think she's the wicked witch of the west" but instead I say "Well Sharker you like Robyn because your head is up your bunghole". THAT was what I meant by I love snark but not mean. Snark on the topic, not your fellow posters.
Gotcha, that makes sense. In this example it's the subject of your comment that makes it different,
14 minutes ago, Kyanight said:HOWEVERSOME - I can't remember what I actually said or in what context, but I can see how it could be confusing. Take Janelle, for example. She makes all these posts (that people PAY for, mind you!) about eating healthy and exercising - and yet she looks bigger than ever whenever you see her... while Christine has slimmed down considerably. So to ME, snark would be: Janelle exercised?? It must mean she took the clothes off of her Dreadmill".... whereas MEAN would be: "Janelle is a tub of lard that should do the world a favor and curl up and die".
I guess it's just semantics, but it's a personal guidance system for MYSELF. I can crack jokes, but I hope I am not downright cruel.
And in this case it's the jab at the physical appearance and the suggestion for a swift and fatal ending that makes it different.
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acck rabbit hole!!!
Since snark = snide + remark (see above Urban Dictionary definition of snark)
Definition of Snide:
Dictionary.com - derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner:
Yourdictionary.com - 1) someone or something rude, snobby, mocking, devious or underhanded
2) slyly malicious or derisiveUrban Dictionary - A mean, snobbish or spiteful remark. Usually used to describe an insult or a haughty statement.
Clawing my way out of my rabbit hole now...
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39 minutes ago, sharkerbaby said:
And this brings me to another honest to goodness question that has plagued me for quite some time... background - someone posted (no idea who) and this is a gross oversimplification, but in essence, they loved "snark" but didn't like "mean". I truly do not understand the difference or maybe, I don't see a line where one crosses to the other? So please can someone please illustrate the difference so that maybe I too can appreciate "snark".
So I went on a hunt to answer my own question...
I couldn't find any examples or definition of "snark vs mean" but since most definitions of "snark" included sarcasm, I did find examples of illustrations of "snark vs sarcasm" so with that being said...
definition of "snark":
dictionary.com - 2nd def - to be critical in a rude or sarcastic way.
Merriam Webster - an attitude or expression of mocking irreverence and sarcasm
Urban Dictionary - Combination of "snide" and "remark". Sarcastic comment(s).
Illustrations of "snark" vs "sarcastic":
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1) Sarcastic is essentially just telling a lie:
"This is a great plan."
Snarky is being an annoying little jerk:
"This is a greaaaattttt plaaannnn."
2) snarkiness involves some wit (or, depending on how one sees it, assholery)
3) Sarcasm is when you say something, but really mean the opposite of it. These are all examples of sarcasm:
"Oh yeah, I could really use more homework right now" (when you have a lot of homework)
"Oh yeah, I love Justin Bieber" (you actually hate JB)
Your friend just tripped and fell: "Nice going!"
Being snarky is when you make little, rude comments:
"That's an ugly shirt you're wearing" (your friend is wearing an ugly shirt)
"You suck at your job" (you actually do suck at your job)
"You're an idiot" (you actually are an idiot)
The difference is that when using sarcasm, you say the opposite of what you actually believe to get your point across. When being snarky, you say exactly what you think
4) Snark is sarcasm with a healthy dose of mean and nasty. Funny to other people, but horrible to the target.ETIQUETTEER:
So, tossing all these definitions together, Etiquetteer discerns the difference between snark and sarcasm thus. If sarcasm is the ability to insult idiots without them realizing it, snark is the ability to insult others who will realize it and will a) appreciate the effort made and/or b) respond in kind in a perpetual snarkfest, making them a worthy opponent in a battle no one should have to fight.Long story short, Etiquetteer sees both terms as insults delivered with irony, which often leads them to be mistaken for wit, which is defined as “clever or apt humor.” So Etiquetteer would encourage aspiring snarkers to give up now. Because let's face it, if you're not the late Dorothy Parker, you'll never get it right.
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37 minutes ago, Kyanight said:
You know, I don't think the majority of us INTEND to make anyone feel sad or uncomfortable or as if their concerns don't matter. I know personally, I just type my thoughts sometimes without even thinking about it.
So I want to sincerely apologize to everyone whose feelings I might have hurt because of my stance on any subject - and not necessarily related to the Coronavirus. And I'm sorry someone thought I meant THEY were a hand slapper and not wanted - or perhaps other people thought I meant them, too. I enjoy different viewpoints and I'm glad everyone doesn't think exactly like I do. It would be a boring world.
Perhaps I should take a break from the boards until I can get control of myself, lol.
Oh dear! @Kyanight, please don't dwell on the hand slapper comment, i didn't even remember who said it. I "liked" you're post almost immediately but as is my standard I generally do not engage in a "conversation" on message boards preferring to let my rare comments stand on their own and instead heavily utilize the "reaction" buttons within the forums. You didn't really make me feel sad or uncomfortable. My discomfort is more with the board itself and the rampant poor view and constant "snark".
I generally don't subscribe to the opinion that just because someone is on TV, that it represents them as a whole person (or family) and we get to see and know every aspect of their lives, thoughts, beliefs, and motivations. I think we all are pretty well aware that reality TV is not truly reality and is heavily edited, produced, and lightly scripted. I believe that is generally true of social media as well, albeit to a much lesser extent since people are generally posting snippets of themselves and their lives w/o producer manipulation and direction.
And this brings me to another honest to goodness question that has plagued me for quite some time... background - someone posted (no idea who) and this is a gross oversimplification, but in essence, they loved "snark" but didn't like "mean". I truly do not understand the difference or maybe, I don't see a line where one crosses to the other? So please can someone please illustrate the difference so that maybe I too can appreciate "snark".
Lastly, @Kyanight, back to you and your comments. It seems you've been fretting that you may have hurt my feelings for over 2 hours! Please don't worry about it. I find you one of the more interesting and your comments, at least with me, carry more weight due to your background. You, more than pretty much any of us, have far more insight into this way of life and that means something. But just in case you need it, I forgive you. (even though I don't feel you needed to apologize for anything!)
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17 minutes ago, Adiba said:
However, what if a safe, reliable vaccine is not even available to the public for 2 or more years, or not at all?
This is a very real possibility. After all these years and all the research and money put into finding a vaccine for HIV, there still is nothing even on the horizon. What's even more relevant though is that both SARS and MERS are corona viruses and despite significant effort and trials no vaccine's have been released for either of these diseases. So we may very well have to live with it and build up our own herd immunity as our defense.
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20 hours ago, TurtlePower said:
It's nice to know I'm not alone. I have an opinion, but it's rarely ever one-sided. I tend to get jumped by both "sides" and all I want to do is help find a solution that will be the most beneficial--and there's no risk-free solution. This thing is going to be around indefinitely and we've also got flu season coming up.
People pouncing on other people is where I begin to lose my faith in humanity. We don't recognize the fears and concerns of others. Sometimes, that's all people want--to be heard and understood. I feel the fear of those who could die from Covid and I also feel the angst of those who worry where their next meal is coming from (or waiting for an eviction notice because they have lost their income).
We have to acknowledge one another, we shouldn't say that one person's plight has more merit than another. The person who has underlying conditions has merit, so too does the person who cannot afford their insulin any more.
20 hours ago, crazycatlady58 said:Yes, I do not think there is a "correct" answer to this problem. Either way you go there is a very big downside. I enjoy Facebook but I get tired of the post that "read" argumentive from either side. That is what brings my stress level up. I try to see both sides of the problem like you and sometimes have problems understanding why people cannot even see there my be another viewpoint.
I want to thank you both for stating your very reasoned and balanced views. In my opinion you both were able to highlight that there are at least two very valid sides to this I'm not quite as eloquent with my words when trying to point out alternate perspectives (sometimes it is the neutral view not even the contrary one). I suspect I am viewed as one of the "hand slappers" that has been spoken about and though I've been very tempted to leave it seems I'm rather resilient and have yet to be chased off. (I think I'm one of the very few left here who do not have abject hatred and disdain for all that is the Brown family.)
It's people like you two who remind me that even though we may not be as vocal, there are others who think and believe differently and those views do have merit and ideally, while may be not adopted, will at least be listened to and respected. Because I think it can not be highlighted enough, I want to especially applaud @TurtlePower's statement
Quote"We have to acknowledge one another, we shouldn't say that one person's plight (or viewpoint) has more merit than another."
And now I'm fully expecting to be told that my statements are ironic in that my plea for an easing of judgement is in fact an example of my extreme and intolerant judgement. In no way is any of this meant to be an admonishment of any person or their views, beliefs, or ideals.
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5 hours ago, Marshmallow Mollie said:
Polygamists or is my mind running wild?
A classmate of my daughter has a mom and dad who are married. The little girl has a baby sister, but the mom did not birth the sister, nor does the sister live with them. The mom says the daughter likes to dress up in matching outfits with the baby sister. The little girl refers to having families. Sounds like polygamy, right?
Here’s the kicker: they are from Nepal and are devout Hindus. I can’t find on google that polygamy is practiced in Nepal or in the Hindu faith.
Families come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Would it change anything for you or your daughter if they were?
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It was not considered a high risk pregnancy nor a high risk birth. Just because a fetus has a physical abnormality does not automatically equate to medical emergency. Just because Maddie's prior labor was long does not equate to a difficult or risky birth and is definitely no indicator of how a future labor or birth may be. FATCO does not automatically elevate the risk to the baby or mother.
Ultra sounds are able to detect FAR more than the gender of the child. Techs are able to easily determine progress of the baby's development and therefore know if the child is developing as expected. The information they are able to glean from that "fuzzy" picture is amazing not the least of which is the size of the baby and the progress of the development of all major organs and bones. Which is how they knew Evie had FATCO prior to her birth (which they did know, despite what some here interpreted Maddie to have said). If despite the limb differences, all else was developing normally, there may not have been a reason to elevate the risk level of the birth.
I missed when they said the baby was admitted to the NICU. One of my babies had difficulty with maintaining oxygen levels, was also a low birth weight baby, and also had trouble with his "suck" (ie trouble nursing and getting enough nutrition), in addition, he developed high bilirubin levels and yet he was never admitted to the NICU instead was cared for mostly in the monitored nursery for the first 48 hours. And out of an abundance of caution we stayed in the hospital for the magic 3 days.
So with that said, there was no reason Maddie should have been pressured into having a hospital birth. Giving birth in a less restrictive environment can be very beneficial and far less stressful for both the mother and baby which is always good for all involved. Having the flexibility to change positions, sit, kneel, or squat in a tub with warm soothing water, walk if one chooses, have a water birth, or using a birthing ball, or any number of other options can offer the mother a more natural and relaxed birthing experience. And though it shouldn't have to be said, none of that means it is not going to be painful, or there won't be any moaning, screaming, or grunting, or even that the birthing process will be shorter or longer than if they were at a hospital it all just means that the process can potentially be more comfortable and less stressful.
Also it should be mentioned that just because a mother wants to have a drug free labor does not mean she is trying to show how tough she is, or wants to be able to use it club their child over the head with eventually, or wave it as a banner for all to ooh and awe over, it may simply mean she wishes to bring her child into the world as naturally as possible. Lest we forget, despite their ubiquitousness, there are risks associated with Epidurals and other pain management drugs and therapies to both the mother and baby.
As for Caleb's speeding or not, I distinctly got the impression there was a lot of "wink, wink, nudge, nudge" going on there and other than being stuck in rush hour traffic he probably was leaning a little heavy on the accelerator.
For those that didn't notice, the birthing center did have oxygen and other medical implements to assist with both newborn and mother if needed. We even saw Evie fitted with a newborn oxygen mask. They had enough medical equipment to stabilize Maddie despite excessive bleeding so that she too didn't have to be medically transported to the hospital.
6 hours ago, geej said:I have never seen anything on this show that i can truly appreciate until i watched last night's. The way maddie spoke about how to raise a child with birth defects touched my heart in ways perhaps only someone that has similar birth defects can. I was born with 2 fingers on each hand and no forearms.(my bff told me once, "geej? none of us have 4 arms). I was born many decades(gasp) ago when similar babies were born were left to die(did you see that episode on "Call the Midwife"?.) My poor mother had a terrible time with strangers telling her i was too ugly to be in public, and she should have let me die, other rejections from even close family.(I looked a lot like shirley temple.)
I was lucky to be raised by parents that let me bloom, blossum, be me. Back in the early 60's public schools tried to keep me out, even tho i needed little extra attention and had no issues of brain malfunctions .
As i grew up and started to learn something was 'wrong' with me, it was only the public that gave me hard times. It was only the public that taught me something was "wrong" not different.
My cute 'liddle' arms never held me back.(well if i had wanted to be an acrobat, or bank robber, maybe).
I ended up growing up to be very outgoing, kinda funny,friendly person. I see that GORGEOUS baby doing wonderfully also. People these days are so accepting, kids are more worldly in how everyone has differences, and generally speaking it is a far more accepting place and time to grow up "different".
There is a HUGE difference in being born a certain way, than loosing a limb, sight, etc later in life.it means i never knew anything different. I learned to tie my shoes at the same time, but in a different way. I never mourned the loss of fingers or length of arms since i never knew differently.
Only thing i wished my folks would have known to tell me early on is:" people stare at movie stars too".
This got more personal than the thread normally is used for, but i am SO impressed with maddie and caleb's attitude.
Don't confuse that with my feelings of their irresponsibility in going to a cut rate birthing center.
BRAVO, I am in full agreement with everything except the last sentence. I want to highlight the bolded as especially astute. As the parent of a child with a "difference", I bristle when someone looks at my son and makes an immediate assessment of who he is, what he is capable of, and what he should or should not do - it's INFURIATING!! And as I've said before, it's equally infuriating when people say things like "oh, I'm sorry this must be so hard", or "you are amazing to be able to handle all of this" or make other assessments and judgments about me or my family. Nope, things are just a little different for us than for you but things are just as different for you than for the guy next to you aren't they?
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4 hours ago, Sandy W said:
Why is that cardboard box sitting there in range of her kids? Isn't it a fact that cardboard holds the CV contamination longer than a hard surface? Even if she wiped it down, there could still be spores in the absorbent cardboard.
#advocatelikeamotherandsafeguardyourkids.
4 hours ago, Sandy W said:So many conflicting stories! Could drive one mad trying to keep it all straight, still better to err on the side of caution and not plunk something that obviously came from a source outside the home within easy reach of toddlers and babies.
Wow you have an awesome computer that you can see a ship date on that box to know that it came into the house recently!
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10 minutes ago, xwordfanatik said:
And why are his pant legs two different lengths?
It looks like a knee brace on his right leg.
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20 hours ago, zoey1996 said:
I was happy Anna Kat got her cookie win. I guessed that Taylor got accepted. However, it used to be that college acceptance notifications came with a thick envelope with info and paperwork; thin envelopes meant rejection. Has that changed?
17 hours ago, theatremouse said:I've been under the impression TV always uses small envelopes to create (fake) suspense, but last I checked, indeed Big Envelope = accepted. Small envelope = waitlist or rejected. Because if you're in you have a ton of paperwork to do. If you're not it's a one page letter.
We just went through the university admittance process, in our experience, letter size is no longer any indication of acceptance or not. The only large envelopes my daughter received were from schools trying to coax her to apply to their university. Every one of her acceptance letters were regular business size envelopes with one, maybe two 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. Everything, and I mean everything, is done online now. In fact, one of the coolest acceptances she received was via text with a link to a "personalize" video that included a giant banner being unfurled with her name on it - all done virtually of course, but cool none the less! This new fangled way, surprised me because when I was at that stage most definitely big envelope = good news, small envelope = bad news. I was seriously concerned when the first two letters arrived on the same day both from her "safety" schools and both were small envelopes but alas, all was well.
eta: oops, forgot the other exceptionally cool acceptance was indeed a big "envelope", the unusual part was that the envelope was actually fashioned out of the school flag! And since this particular school is my (and my ex's) Alma mater, I was very excited to have it. Unfortunately, my daughter only applied as a courtesy to her dad and me so she didn't carry on the legacy.
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On 1/15/2020 at 5:04 PM, Sandy W said:
Isn't that the goal of every parent, to raise healthy kids that grow and someday become independent.
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Of course, that doesn't mean as you marvel as they learn and grow you don't also feel some sadness when they progress out of each stage and march confidently towards the inevitable day when they leave the nest.
On 1/16/2020 at 9:12 AM, Juliegirlj said:I thought polygamists were supposed to be thrifty! Maddie could have packed those little boy clothes away for when one of her siblings have a little boy.
I didn't assume that she wasn't packing them up for future siblings or cousins. I would be shocked if she was throwing them away but I would feel no ill will towards her if instead she were donating them or even taking them to a resell shop. All three of the reuse options are very valid choices with different benefits.
On 1/22/2020 at 5:27 PM, Kohola3 said:Which is why having all of those extra mothers and siblings is such a blessing. So many people to come and help her out.
Wait. Nobody has. Polygamy at its best.
Well, I'm sure the extra mothers and siblings would be happy to help her out if they all were a little closer geographically, this one can't be pinned on the foibles of polygamy only the realities of the modern world and transient nature of life today.
Please excuse a bit of a rant that has been building for quite sometime...
re: the expressions of difficulty, or feelings of sorrow, or assumptions of angst in regards to Evie... As a mother of a 21 yr old with a genetic disability, I did not and do not appreciate when people try to offer "comfort" with platitudes such as "I'm sorry for...", "It must be so hard for you...", "He will have a difficult life...", "You're so strong/ amazing/ resourceful/ etc...", etc, etc, etc and almost always with a look of pity in their eyes and sorrowful expression. Just the opposite, I HATE it! My son is NOT a challenge, he is NOT a hardship, he is NOT a lot of work, he is NOT living a pitiful life, he is NOT struggling through exceptional difficulties, and neither am I. Like ALL well adjusted children and young adults, he IS content with who he is, he IS doing the best he is able, he IS joyful and happy, he IS contributing, he IS thriving, and he IS a reminder to everyone that we are ALL worthy and have value. Just like all children, no two people are alike, everyone faces challenges and difficulties, no one is immune and everyone enhances the lives around them in very different and individual ways and just like my daughter, he has brought a great deal of joy and enrichment to my life. So what can you say when you find out someone has a child born with a disability? "Congratulations on the birth of you son/daughter. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Maybe bring a casserole for dinner since you'll be busy and tired with a newborn?" /rant
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1 minute ago, neh said:
I just bought a bed from a man who had a collection of Harry Potter items on his desk, including the Elder Wand. I thought it was charming.
I love this. I too keep trinkets on my desk. Not only do they server to remind me of life outside work and bring a bit of joy to the workplace, they also frequently serve as a conduit to conversation and connection with whomever I am meeting with. These things tend to humanize people since we generally are not a bunch of automatons at work.
It seems under the auspice of "mature" we take ourselves too seriously and have lost all aspects of fun and whimsy.
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2 hours ago, Joan of Argh said:
maybe it's corn cakes?
Ive never seen a corn cake so I assumed it was a pancake 😋
Corn cakes are very different from pancakes. I've always had them more savory than sweet and usually as a side or appetizer rather than breakfast.
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51 minutes ago, Yeah No said:
Wow, color me a real COL today because that's news to me! I was going by estimates that placed it at around 10% of the population accounting for a presumed number that might not be willing to admit it. But that was decades ago already and now people are much more willing to be open about such things. So that's really eye opening - thanks for posting that. I personally think some of the overestimation is made in response to a massive social movement and awareness raising by a small group of very outspoken activists in the public eye. It's easy to overestimate their numbers based on the out-sized prevalence of their public presence.
This stuff is more prevalent in urban areas with a lot of liberal universities and young people that go to them and get exposed to all kinds of ideologies there, which actually accounts for a very small geographic area concentrated on the coasts. The "silent majority" still exists but it's much quieter, and unfortunately in a lot of cases is unaware of the nonsense going on in these other areas. Parents are unknowingly sending their kids to school, paying lots of money only to have them indoctrinated into all kinds of wacky ideologies, some of which are subversive and ultimately dangerous to this country and its principles, IMHO.
That is all
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9 minutes ago, Stefphill said:
Bay Area here too!!! 😃😃
although, my my husband works in Berkeley and is trying to keep up with much of the wokeness, and my poor teenager is also getting his fair share of ‘teachings’...
I wonder why why some areas are more prevalent with this nonsense??
I worked at a top 10 university for 20 years which is primarily where I was exposed to much of the progressive and social justice issues currently pursued and hyped . The views and approach exhibited by Mariah and so many of her peers is standard fair amongst many of today's students, faculty, and administration. For the most part, today's university's are the bastion of progressive ideals and see their primary mission as pursuing and informing on social and cultural issues rather than the pursuit of free and open sharing of information and knowledge. Many have gone so far as to change their official mission statements (I think Harvard may be one of them).
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38 minutes ago, Yeah No said:
it's hard to be honest about my opinion about this online anymore without being virtually flogged.
Yep hence "look closely and read between the lines"
38 minutes ago, Yeah No said:So I usually don't do it.
Me neither which is why I "subtly allude to my opinion". I don't post often and when I do it's almost always providing background, additional facts, or to share some other sourced information. (See my posts regarding Chicago neighborhoods, and where the National Guard fits into the overall US Military structure) It is also so why 9 out 10 times I will also include links to source material or references. I don't claim to be able to read others intentions, thoughts or motivations so I generally stay away from those discussions but will comment occasionally if the subject of discussion has actually verbalized an opinion, belief, or an account of an event from their perspective.
29 minutes ago, Yeah No said:I've heard that a very small minority of activists are controlling the narrative for a number of social issues that they have either invented or exaggerated and pushed for their own purposes, and that most "normal" people of all genders and sexual orientations don't care about most of it. Somehow they get all the publicity and push through their radical agendas, though.
I believe this to be true as well. As a recent example and one that applies here both to Mariah and to this specific discussion, Gallup recently surveyed to get a sense of how common people believed homosexuality was in the general population. The results showed that more than 35% of the American public thought more than 25% of people were LGBTQ when in fact most experts estimate it to be less than 5% some even say less than 3%.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/259571/americans-greatly-overestimate-gay-population.aspx
not to be controversial and throw unsubstantiated words out there but (and this is my OPINION), I think some of the overestimation is because it's kind of trendy to be part of the LGBTQ community.
Regarding the bolded.... squeaky wheel and all that
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13 minutes ago, Yeah No said:
Just because government is giving into it doesn't mean it has any relevance to anything to do with the form whatsoever. To me it just means that certain groups now want to be in control of the forms for their own feelings' sake, and government doesn't want to offend anyone so it's allowing it. Because I don't think much case can be made to justify knowing someone's gender preference on many government forms. What difference does it make? Nobody cares whether I as a woman prefer men or women or whether I identify more as a man or woman except the people making the deal about this. We're all equal regardless of any of this, so none of this should have to be disclosed because we should all accept each other and have the same rights no matter what gender we identify as. Separating ourselves out from one another like this only promotes exclusion, not inclusion. I personally will not claim to be a "COL". I think there are a lot of "CYL"s out there (Clueless Young Women) like Mariah, that buy this garbage, though.
Amen Sister. My posts may not have seemed like it but I couldn't agree more (especially with the bolded). My posts' intents were mostly to inform - although if you look closely and read between the lines I did subtly allude to my opinion.
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