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gen z is not falling for media propaganda because we have alternate independent sources of information! look at this video:

[2 minute tiktok full of conspiracy theories, racism, and history distorted like a pretzel]

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I'll admit there is a certain degree of vindictive satisfaction in watching Germany flail around over their debt brake

Mfers tried to force it on us back during the financial crisis despite it being an objectively stupid idea

Maybe just maybe we should look at financial and economic policy from the perspective of "does it work" rather than "is it virtuous"

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Always slightly in awe when i manage to actually sleep until my alarm rings and not wake up 2-3h early

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Only Murders in the Building is a good show cause it leans into the ridiculousnous of 5 murders happening in your building. Like yes we wrote ourselves into a plot we can't get out but we're so good at it

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It's so weird talking to people who's view of "here's the way life is for everyone" is shattered as soon as they talk to someone with disabilities (physical, mental illness, any). Like you'll say you'll have a problem and instead of helping you they'll argue with you about how you're not actually facing that problem. Like,

Me: Hey, I'm really struggling to find a job and a part of it is my resume. I was depressed & psychotic during highschool so I didn't do anything to gain skills or achievements to put on my resume. I also don't have anyone to put as a reference. What can I do?

Them: You can add your skills, hobbies, clubs you're in, and different volunteer work you've done! You can also get your teacher as a reference.

Me: I already know what to put on a resume, my issue is that I don't have things that I can use. Also, I'm in my mid 20s so I don't know if I can put my highschool teacher as a reference.

Them: Well if you're a part of a church or an activity group, you could add that. Also, think of any projects you've worked on in the past.

Me: I already know you can put these things on a resume. I'm not looking for suggests of things I've already done, I'm looking for what I can do now if I haven't done anything.

Them: There's no way you didn't do anything during highschool?? What about some odd jobs you definitely did for extra money, like babysitting or mowing the lawn?

Me: I spent all of highschool either in modified classes or in bed doing nothing - not even hobbies, what about that do you not understand?

And then you talk to someone who's also disabled and they're like "Here's a bunch of jobs you can do from home that don't pay much but look good on a resume, here's some free online courses that also look good on a resume, here's how you can be making small amounts of money in the meantime, here's some things you can put besides a professional reference, and here are your rights if your future employer tries to take advantage of your disability - which you probably shouldn't tell them about unless you need accommodations."

And suddenly my will to continue trying returns!

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Steve Irwin in a Jaeger would be entertaining.

Look over there. There’s a Catergory 3 Kaiju. Biggest one yet. 

Ah’m gonna wrassle with it. 

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Arrest warrants have been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence secretary Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the war in Gaza that Israel launched following the 7 October attacks by Hamas.

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In its update, the ICC said it found "reasonable grounds to believe" that Netanyahu and Gallant "bear criminal responsibility" for alleged crimes. These, the court said, include "the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare; and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts".

21st November 2024

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This is badass: Medieval Nubian Fashion Brought to Life. Click through to the link because there’s more replica clothing and it is all stunning!

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Skeleton Crew seems like a lot of fun

Which doubtless means the fandom will hate it into cancellation

Oh well, we'll always have 10 years of Grogu spinoffs to look forward too

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The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, October 7, 1943

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U can watch Star Wars so many times and it doesn’t prepare u for how dumb Star Wars is. For one thing I think we gloss over how kenobi (who has definitely been at the club. Please.) describes the mos eisley cantina as the worst most villainous place ever and then u get inside and it’s a pack of muppets vaping

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GIRL NO YOU’RE MOURNING SOMETHING THAT HASN’T EVEN HAPPENED YET AGAIN!!!!!!

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Medical Emergency: Sick Baby!

THIS IS URGENT!

Please have a look at this fundraiser. It belongs to Suad Ahmad who is a mother to a two (2) month baby named, Khaled. Do you know what this sentence tells me? It signifies the following:

Saud has recently given birth! Imagine her labour during this time. It must have been so difficult and painful. Especially when there is limited healthcare facilities, services, and workers. She needs postpartum care!

Khaled needs his vaccinations, but since there are limited amount of vaccines available, he will be exposed to various infections and viruses. This leads me to my next point. . .

Baby Khaled is infected with not one, but TWO (2) viral infections! He also develops a skin rash! All of this is happening to him at TWO (2) MONTHS OLD! He is a newborn. An infant. A new soul brought into the cruel world.

This means two things: 1) Suad and Baby Khaled needs to evacuate and 2) he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible!

So I urge you to donate and share their story. Please give this family as little as $5. It may seem like an insignificant amount, but it does make a significant difference. Especially if everyone pitches in!

As of writing this, $20,793 out of $70,000 has been raised. There is $49,207 left! If we do the math, approximately 9,841 people needs to contribute a minimum of $5 to achieve her goal!

IT IS DOABLE!

So let's do it! She needs this. Khaled needs this. We also need to do it FAST! His health is deteriorating every single day.

We can't afford to waste any time!

I also encourage you to follow Suad (@suad-ahmad-gaza) to receive updates about her and her family. Do not hesitate to reblog. Make sure it reaches every corner of the website and beyond!

Thank you!

Vetted by @/nabulsi.

Vetted by @/90-ghost.

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using "what were YOU doing at the devils sacrament" to mean "yeah i made an embarrassing reference but you understood it which is also embarrassing" is very funny to me

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