#anti fanaticism

[hologramcowboy]

Types of fans you should never be if you ever want to date a celebrity

So, you’ve got your sights set on a celebrity. Maybe it's their stunning cheekbones, their charm, or the way they casually wear a leather jacket like it’s no big deal. But let’s get one thing straight—if you want a shot at turning that celeb crush into a love story, there are a few *major* fan mistakes you’re going to need to avoid. In fact, if you ever plan on dating a celebrity (or even just having a conversation with them without getting blocked), don’t be *that* fan. Here's a breakdown of the types of fans that *never* get a first date—let alone a second one.

1.The Stalker: "Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop"

We get it. Celebrities are like mythical creatures. They post something, and suddenly, your thumb is on autopilot, refreshing their Instagram like you’re hunting for treasure. But here's the thing: stalker behavior? *Very* much not cute. We’re talking about following them around town, sending them 70 DMs a day, and, oh yeah, Googling where they live because you’re "just trying to be close to them." No. Just no. Celebs are human, and they can *feel* that vibe. If you think it’s love you’re after, it’s more likely to land you in their "block" list. The good news? You have the power to stop being creepy. *So stop being creepy.*

2. The Horny Fan: "It’s All About the Body"

We all know that one friend who talks about sex *way* too much. While that might fly in some circles, it doesn’t when it comes to dating a celebrity. If your only thoughts about your celebrity crush revolve around their abs or how hot they look in that one music video, you’re probably not going to end up with them. Here's the reality check: a person is more than just a walking fantasy. Celebs are looking for genuine connections, not someone who can’t see beyond their six-pack. If you treat them like a piece of eye candy, you’ll find that the only thing you’ll be connecting with is a cardboard cutout, yes, the one you keep in your room. lol So, maybe start thinking of them as a real person, and not just a human Pinterest board.

3. The Shallow Fan: "All Looks, No Substance"

Objectifying people might be a pastime for some, but if you're hoping to date a celeb, it’s an absolute deal-breaker. Celebrities aren’t just there to look good on your social media feed—they’re talented, hard-working individuals with interests, opinions, and personalities that go beyond their Instagram aesthetic. If you’re only interested in their looks, it’s like showing up to a dinner party and only talking about the wallpaper. Newsflash: it’s not a turn-on. Celebrities (just like anyone) crave real, authentic connections. So next time you tweet about how "hot" they look in a photoshoot, maybe try throwing in a compliment about their *actual* talents. It might just make them see you as more than just a shallow fan with questionable taste in hashtags.

4. The Kiss Ass: "I’m Your Biggest Fan (And I Have a T-shirt to Prove It)"

We’ve all seen them. The ones who are *too* enthusiastic about everything their celeb crush does—like, buying merchandise that features their celebrity's partner’s face, just to show how “down” they are. But guess what? Celebrities are *not* dumb. They can tell when someone is being disingenuous. If you think wearing a T-shirt with their dog’s face on it will make them fall head over heels for you, you’re sorely mistaken. It just screams desperation. Celebrities want authenticity, not the world’s most bizarre fan merch collection. Take a step back, be yourself, and stop pretending to be their #1 fan—because you’re definitely not fooling them.

5. The ‘Just Trying Too Hard’ Fan: "I’m So Unique, Look at Me!"

This is the fan who thinks that showing up at a celebrity’s event dressed in an absurd costume, or dropping *way* too many "accidental" Instagram comments, will somehow win them over. It's like you’re auditioning for the role of "Most Extra Fan" in their life. Guess what? Celebs don't need another *performance*. They need a person who can hold a real conversation and not just be an accessory to their brand. So, if you’re trying to get noticed by being *super* out-there with your fashion choices or social media stunts, remember: it's not about how loud you scream—it’s about how genuine you are when you talk.  

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How to Actually Date a Celebrity (Or at Least Not Get Blocked):  

Now, let’s get real for a second. If you’re serious about dating a celebrity, here are some **actual tips** to increase your chances of not coming off like an absolute psycho. Ready?  

1. Be Yourself (Unless You're a Stalker):Celebrities want to meet real people, not another fake persona trying to get in their good graces. So, put down that "I Heart [insert celeb's name]" T-shirt and be authentic. Be funny, be kind, and be *you*—not some over-caffeinated fan trying to impress them with your knowledge of their ex.  

2. Find Common Ground: Celebs have lives and interests that go beyond their career. If you're looking for love, start by finding something you genuinely have in common. Maybe they like the same obscure band you do, or they have a pet you could bond over. Get beyond the surface level, and actually get to know them as a person.  

3. Stop Making It Weird: Just because you’re a fan doesn't mean you need to talk about their every move. Keep your cool, and don’t bombard them with compliments or weird questions about their personal life.  

4. Be Patient: Celebrities have busy lives, and even if you do meet one, don’t expect them to fall for you just because you made them laugh once. Patience is key. 

5. Respect Their Boundaries: Celebs are people. That means if they want to keep things private or take a step back, respect that. If they’re not into you, don’t keep chasing them—let them be.

Follow these tips, and who knows? You might just go from a fan to a date. But, remember: don’t go all-in on the "fan" part of the relationship, because, spoiler alert: that’s not what they're looking for.  

Now go forth, not as a creepy, obsessive fan, but as someone worthy of a celeb’s attention (and maybe even their phone number). Good luck out there!

Love,

Hologram Cowboy

[walkergirlsposts]

You know it makes me wonder what kind of world hellers and AAs live in.

There's actual injustice in this world going on, there's war overseas, whole families displaced and starving.

There's the two hurricanes that hit NC/SC and Florida back to back, people without basic necessities, people who've lost their home, people who will never recover from this.

There's people who risk it all and know they can get arrested if caught giving homeless people food or basic necessities. I know Texas is one of the states that has this law.

Then there's these fanatics, these over privileged people faking outrage on Jared skipping the con for whatever reason he had. People angry over fans choosing to only video tape Jensen and not Misha or Rob.

Where's their outrage over what's going on in this world?

The same energy they put into all this over who is a lead, who is a favorite, who is whatever, why can't they put it into actually humanitarian work?

I'm sorry I'm just upset over the same blogs talking about Jared and about "jenmish" and about a revival will have a fixit and it's all a little too much when there's so much wrong in the world and they don't seem to truly care about real world matters.

They care about no real world issues anon. They don't care that Palestinians are being bombed to death, run out of their homes; they don't care Ukraine is being destroyed; they don't care about the hurricanes that left millions without power and basic needs, like the wars; they don't care there's millions upon millions starving in the world, having their basic human rights erased. All they care about is their outrage over a c Lister because.........he stood in the way of a ship. What a scary world it is over in delulu land.

[maybegossips]

Someone need to mess with the AA on twitter with this.

people freaking out over celebrities cheating + demanding statements to “hold them responsible” when a celebrity’s main job is to have extramarital affairs for our entertainment…would you ask a butterfly not to leave its chrysalis…

[hologramcowboy]

Smart things to ask actors at conventions

In order to support your favorite actor’s brand within the industry and therefore his career, consider switching from invasive personal questions to the following:

Ask them the top three roles they see themselves playing in the future and how they’ve adjusted their brand to fit that

Ask about inspiring figures from their acting world/community and how they were impacted by such figures (no actor makes it alone)

Ask them about their costars/guest stars from upcoming roles

Ask them about their acting technique and how they build a character. Is there anything particular they do? For example, do they use a playlist to get into character? Do they use an outside-in or inside-out technique?

Ask how you can support them as fans in their career

Ask them if they ever considered self producing and if so what that would look like for them. What is their dream role?

Ask them if they are involved in other creative pursuits outside of acting (being an actor, an artist, requires deep pursuit of many arts and crafts)

Ask them what their legacy as an actor is about. What is their overall message to the world?

Ask them about people they’d love to work with in the future and Why.

Ask them what the most powerful moment on set was for them and how does it still affect them

Ask them about their favorite industry writers

Ask them about their audition process, how they prepare, any tricks/tips.

Ask them about how they plan to inspire the future generation of actors

Ask them what it means for them to be an actor and what an actor’s mission truly is

Ask them which brands they’d love to work with

Ask them advice (for those interested in acting)

Ask them to recall emotional moments they’ve experienced while playing a character

Ask them how they inspire people on a set to work together cohesively

Ask them what challenges they’ve encountered as Actors, especially at their current tier and how they plan to overcome that

Ask them which writers, creators, artist most inspires them and why

What they are most grateful for in their career

Ask them in what unique way would they play a certain character, how would they add that something special that makes them unique

I could go on and on but I’ll stop here. The idea is to keep your questions focused on an actor’s brand and career direction. This will result in on brand sound bites the media might pick up and either way the actors will come off as professionals when answering this type of questions whereas when they overshare about their personal life the very opposite happens. Remember that actors are an image, an image that is a Product so help them make those selling points very clear to the audience and to industry professionals.

[msclaritea]

Louisiana House passes bill to make abortion pills a controlled dangerous substance

Louisiana House passes bill to make abortion pills a controlled dangerous substance

The measure would make possession of the medications without valid prescriptions or orders from medical professionals punishable by up to five years in prison, with an exception for pregnant people.

Louisiana is also a Catholic Church stronghold and very likely a big Trafficking hub.

[hologramcowboy]

Respect his personal boundaries and stop tagging him in such fantasies. Jensen is a human being above all things, he’s not a toy, please respect his boundaries!

It’s highly invasive to tag him and it’s even more invasive to expect him to cater to such fantasies as if they were real. Get a grip!

10000% this.

Stop tagging him in those posts. It’s disrespectful.

[gryphona]

Dear DeviantArt users,

There's a user by the name of Baggerz1 commenting "repent to God" on just about every pro-LGBT post. Any DA users out there wanna help me get them to STFU and mind their own damn business?

[hologramcowboy]

The Impact of Fanaticism in the "Supernatural" Fandom on Mental Health

"Supernatural," a television series that aired from 2005 to 2020, has garnered a massive and dedicated fan base known as "Supernatural Family" or "SPN Family." The show's combination of horror, drama, and familial bonds resonated deeply with its audience, leading to a fervent fandom. While the passionate engagement within the fandom fosters a sense of community and belonging, it also presents challenges to mental health. This post explores how fanaticism within the "Supernatural" fandom affects individuals' mental well-being, examining both the positive and negative aspects of such intense engagement.

Positive Effects of Fandom on Mental Health

Sense of Belonging and Community Support One of the most significant positive aspects of fandom is the sense of belonging it fosters. Fans often find a community where they can share their passion for the show, leading to meaningful connections and friendships. The "Supernatural" fandom, in particular, is known for its inclusivity and supportiveness. For many fans, being part of this community provides an emotional support network that can alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation . The camaraderie within the fandom can be a powerful source of emotional and mental support. Fans engage in discussions, share fan fiction, attend conventions, and participate in social media groups where they can express their admiration for the show and its characters. This sense of community can improve self-esteem and provide a buffer against the stresses of everyday life .

Coping Mechanism for Life Challenges For some individuals, the "Supernatural" fandom serves as a coping mechanism for dealing with personal issues such as anxiety, depression, or grief. The show’s themes of resilience, family bonds, and fighting against the odds resonate deeply with fans facing their own struggles. Engaging with the fandom can provide a sense of hope and inspiration, encouraging fans to persevere through their challenges. Moreover, the fandom’s creative outlets, such as fan fiction writing, art, and cosplay, offer therapeutic benefits. These activities allow fans to express themselves, process emotions, and find solace in creativity, which can have a positive impact on their mental health .

Negative Effects of Fandom on Mental Health

Obsession and Over-Identification While being a fan can offer significant benefits, excessive fanaticism can lead to detrimental effects on mental health. Some individuals may develop an unhealthy level of obsession with the show, leading to over-identification with characters or plotlines. This intense focus can result in the neglect of real-life responsibilities, relationships, and personal well-being. Over-identification with fictional characters or the narrative can blur the lines between reality and fiction, potentially leading to emotional distress when the show does not meet their expectations or when it concludes. The end of "Supernatural" in 2020, for instance, left many fans experiencing profound grief and loss, akin to mourning a significant part of their lives.

Online Toxicity and Harassment The passionate nature of the "Supernatural" fandom can sometimes give rise to toxic behavior and online harassment. Disagreements over plot developments, character arcs, or shipping (supporting particular character relationships) can escalate into heated arguments and cyber-bullying. This hostile environment can have severe consequences for mental health, including anxiety, depression, and a sense of alienation from the community that was once a source of support . The anonymity of the internet can exacerbate these issues, as individuals may feel emboldened to engage in negative behavior without facing immediate consequences. Victims of online harassment within the fandom may experience increased stress and a decrease in their overall sense of well-being .

Emotional Dependency and Escapism For some fans, intense engagement with the "Supernatural" fandom can lead to emotional dependency and escapism. These individuals may rely heavily on the show and its community as a means of avoiding real-life problems. While escapism can provide temporary relief, it does not address underlying issues and can hinder personal growth and problem-solving abilities. Prolonged reliance on the fandom for emotional support can prevent individuals from developing healthy coping mechanisms and social skills necessary for navigating real-world challenges. This dependency can perpetuate a cycle of avoidance and exacerbate mental health issues in the long term .

Conclusion

The "Supernatural" fandom, like many others, embodies both the positive and negative aspects of intense fan engagement. On the one hand, it provides a sense of community, emotional support, and creative outlets that can enhance mental health and well-being. On the other hand, excessive fanaticism can lead to obsession, online toxicity, and emotional dependency, all of which can negatively impact mental health.

Understanding the balance between healthy fandom participation and excessive fanaticism is crucial. Fans and mental health professionals alike should recognize the potential benefits of fandom while remaining vigilant about the risks of over-involvement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive community, the "Supernatural" fandom can continue to be a source of positive mental health benefits while mitigating the adverse effects of fanaticism.

References

Busse, K. (2013). Fan Cultures: Theory/Practice. Bloomsbury Academic.

McCracken, E. (2020). "The 'Supernatural' Fandom: A Space of Community and Empowerment." Journal of Fandom Studies, 8(2), 112-129.

Duffett, M. (2013). Understanding Fandom: An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture. Bloomsbury.

Smith, L. (2020). "Grieving 'Supernatural': Fan Reactions to the End of an Era." Media Psychology Today, 5(3), 34-45.

Jenkins, H. (2006). Fans, Bloggers, and Gamers: Exploring Participatory Culture. New York University Press.

Fiske, J. (1992). "The Cultural Economy of Fandom." In The Adoring Audience: Fan Culture and Popular Media, edited by Lisa A. Lewis, 30-49. Routledge.

Sandvoss, C. (2005). Fans: The Mirror of Consumption. Polity Press.

[marchlione]

ok, but like, why do christians romanticize suffering and subservience so much 🤨

[hologramcowboy]

anon, where is the proof of all your crazed claims?

Aside from this, you're trying to gaslight @rrahuntersblog into believing many people oppose her when in reality it's the same three jenneel stans obsessively sending in asks. You are one of them. The fact that you purposefully and obsessively seek out ANTI blogs to gaslight people shows you KNOW Jenneel's marriage is a sham. By the way, it's sociopathic to keep pushing your own view on someone who clearly feels differently and is free to do so. Before diagnosing anyone or using mental health issues to attack someone (something you should never do, by the way), analyze your own thought patterns and repeated behaviors and if you obsessively stalk anti blogs then go see a therapist because that is definitely not normal behavior. You have issues to work through.

If Jenneel are happy then why are you in some stranger's inbox trying to force that perception? Most of all, why are you toxically wanting to push someone into doubting themselves? Is your fav ship worth attacking someone's mental and emotional wellbeing? Really? You can be better than that but I guess it's hard to have emotional awareness when your prime examples are Jensen and Danneel. Two tone deaf, entitled people who live for image only.

do you ever think just for a little bit, that you might be wrong?

having so many angry people come and tell you that you're wrong, doesn't that make you doubt yourself?

if you were a little bit more humble and a little less entitled, you would consider that you are human too, therefore you're just as prone to making mistakes as anyone else.

maybe you should research better your sources, some of the people you've been talking to have said before that they just like to rile people up, they've admited to making up stuff just for fun.

you also have a dignosed sociopath among your sources, which means they cannot understand emotions.

there's also a troll in disguise, who brags about making people like you believe anything, and then laughs their ass of when you people start making theories based on their bs.

seriously, is it that crazy to believe that Jensen really loves the woman he married?

Hello anon.

You asked a lot here, and I first want to thank you for actually being respectful and polite about it. I don't think I'm being attacked for sharing speculation so much as these particular fans took offense that I'm pointing out that Jensen is, well, an imperfect human. And they didn't have to read my posts--that's just it. Why does it matter if a lone, small-time blogger, is saying something opposite of what they think and feel? I'm not hunting them down, am I? No. I stick to my little corner here.

Okay. Now that's out of the way... let's address what you said.

do you ever think just for a little bit, that you might be wrong?

All the time. It's called being an imperfect human. Not just about Jensen, about everything. Hell, in one screenplay I've been writing on and off (based in the late 1800s) I actually consult my historian daughter-in-law. I'm not joking either.

having so many angry people come and tell you that you're wrong, doesn't that make you doubt yourself?

A dozen--and this is me being generous because their identity is protected through the anonymous feature--of people being pissed at me is not "many" and no... it wouldn't.

Now, if they had concrete proof of anything that I said was wrong, I would actually retract what I said. When it was already pointed out to me that I got an Austin property and the Colorado condo incorrect, I apologized right in the open! When I get a piece of fact wrong, I do apologize. Even if it killed me.

So far, I haven't really seen anything concrete that says I'm wrong. And no, sadly, "Jensen said so!" is not enough. Not when a lot of what he's said is contradictory or an outright lie. (Example: Prequelgate.)

if you were a little bit more humble and a little less entitled, you would consider that you are human too, therefore you're just as prone to making mistakes as anyone else.

Please point out where I arrogantly stated that I knew better than anyone. That I alone knew better than anyone. Please. I beg you. And "entitled" is a strong word, but I'll roll with it. Because... I am entitled to share my opinion on just about anything. Just as you and others are entitled to feel pissed off about it. (Though you are not entitled to the protection of anonymous responses.)

The vast majority of what I've shared and written has been agreed upon by other Jensen Ackles fans and even non-fans! You think I came to some observations on my own?? Or that I didn't wrestle with it for months?

maybe you should research better your sources, some of the people you've been talking to have said before that they just like to rile people up, they've admited to making up stuff just for fun.

You mean like... oh... AustinAmy? Or Abi? Jensen Ackles fans who lied? Them?

And, um. Who do you think I've been getting information from? @walker-girl? @its-sassyboots? Or @hologramcowboy? Or @neecy83? Or @jarpadswalker? Or @supernaturalconvert? (My sincerest apologies to those I tagged. Ahem.)

In actuality? None of them.

Most of what I've mentioned, brought up, were through my own two eyes and ears. I read articles. I watched con panels. I observed pictures that I found through public media. Some, sure, were screenshots that were preserved, thankfully, when Danneel went on a deletion spree to hide her hideous behavior, but most... public. Social media. I didn't 'talk' to anyone.

I did it myself. Why do you think it takes a while for new posts? Because I vet them as much as possible!

And who is making stuff up? Please. I'd love to know.

you also have a dignosed sociopath among your sources, which means they cannot understand emotions.

Er. Who? Because again... I'm not getting anything from just one person. I vet as much as possible or ask for videos. For proof.

there's also a troll in disguise, who brags about making people like you believe anything, and then laughs their ass of when you people start making theories based on their bs.

Again: You mean like AustinAmy and/or Abi? Or Cynifer? Or Dot? Because those so-called members of the Ackles Army are the ones spreading lies.

No one I've spoken to. Because again--I ask for proof. Why do you think I asked about the videos that were sent to me? So I could see for myself.

And I'm still waiting for anyone to point out whatever I wrote is wrong... and back it up.

(Opinions, however, will always be opinions. I guess I do need to state in plain English that some of what I've stated is speculation and I have every right to write my speculations.)

seriously, is it that crazy to believe that Jensen really loves the woman he married?

Yes.

Because he himself stated that his marriage works better when they're apart. That he himself said that when Danneel was on the set of Supernatural, he couldn't be himself. That he himself said that more than once when he came home, she'd hand him the keys and take off herself.

Because a lot of his stories read very generic. There's nothing specific. Just "Danneel likes French food and French music." Okay? When a con or two ago, it was Italian food. Or he'd go sit outside and watch the kids run around. Where's the heart? Where's the specific thing that would stand out in a memory--like maybe while he was moving furniture upon Danneel's direction, he snagged his pants against something and she had to free him while laughing her ass off?

Not to mention, in a lot of photos, there's no genuine affection. It reads like a business arrangement more than a love story. Their kisses in public? And no, I'm not saying they need to be tongue deep to show a kiss. I'm saying their kisses read like cold fish, with his lips so closed and desperately pulling away all the time.

Even Danneel has more open affection and warmth with a family friend than she does her own husband!

So... yes. It is hard to believe.

I've not seen any genuine love or warmth from Danneel--not in anything she's said to do, or done to him. And Jensen... same for him, from him, about her.

Look, anon, I get it.

As hard as it sounds, I am passionate about Jensen. I've been a big fan since his time on Days of Our Lives. I've seen him grow and then stagnate as an actor. I've seen him go from this open, slightly shy and reserved young man to... to this. I could show you, nearly, a timeline of seeing him being bright and full of energy to someone who looks like he's dying inside. This isn't an attack, I promise you.

It's an observation. No, it's not a projection (as I've been accused). It's someone who grew up in an abusive household (like Jensen with his father; his own words) and learned how to read people in order to survive. As a result, I could tell when someone was devastated even before they were ready to talk about it. I was the person people turned to for a shoulder because they knew I'd listen and actually care.

It's how I made my own family.

It's how I came into having a daughter.

I'm not sharing this to toot my horn, anon.

Because isn't it possible... that maybe I'm the one who is right? And it's shattering a vision of an actor who should be seen as an imperfect human being as opposed to the perfect man with the perfect marriage and the perfect career?

[weirddancer14]

How tf does the producer of the devil may cry netflix adaption support trump. The message of the show was very anti-us government. Helping refugees and the dangers of nationalism/religious fanaticism was a major plot point, and it wasn't even subtle about it! Did you not understand the message of your own show?!

[elbiotipo]

So, remember the 5000 TONS OF FOOD that were supposed to go to community kitchens that Milei's administration refused to give (even though legally the Argentine state should?) Here's the very, very abridged story so far:

When Milei was inagurated, because of his anti-state spending fanaticism, he concentrated the ministries of education, health, science and technology and others into a single mega "human capital" ministry. The name is dystopian enough, but he also put his personal "friend" Sandra Pettovello in charge. Pettovello has just a 2-years degree in "family science" and no experience at all with administration and she was left with all that. Predictably, things are turning to shit, universities and science are defunded (which as you can imagine has affected me very personally), cancer patients have already died because of lack of medicine, and basically everything related to education health and social justice in Argentina is being defunded and in crisis.

The Human Capital (literally 1984) ministry was also supposed to support community kitchens (comedores) which provide for poor people are often administered by popular associations. These associations, being left-leaning and anti-Milei are often hit with accussations of corruption, which are sometimes true, but never to the extent that they're accussed of. So Milei and Pettovello retained, again, 5000 TONS OF FOOD that were supposed to feed hungry people until they 'investigated' these popular associations. Of the hundreds and hundreds of acussations, less than two dozens are currently being investigated. Pettovello insulted the people who said they were going hungry saying that they could queque in the Human Capital ministry and she'll recieve them (and they did as a sort of protest).

Many activists like Grabois (the evil leftist zurdo kirchnerist) demanded through the justice that the food was released. The government and its trolls called them thieves, corrupt, etc. etc. and they started lying (as in the official spokesman, the puppet Adorni) that the food was reserved for emergencies (it was requested for recent emergencies and denied) then that it was of poor quality (it wasn't), and Grabois and other denounced that the food was going to expire, and it should be released NOW. Even pro-Milei right-wing journalists had to recognize that Grabois was right, and hell is freezing over. Meanwhile the chief of cabinet, head of ministers, whatever the translation, was fired for spying and likely insulting Milei's sister. How did Milei respond to this political crisis? He went in honeymoon with his sister to visit some shitty tech CEO forum. He cannot stop visiting shitty right-wing forums.

Finally Pettovello and the government (not Milei, he's busy sucking CEO cock in the US) admited that the food, especially powdered milk, was about to expire and should be distributed by the army (which has no idea what to do but that's how the right thinks), and to cover herself, she threw one of her secretaries, De La Torre, to the anti-corruption office. However, she cannot save herself because everything that De La Torre did was under HER signature, and what's worse it was recently discovered De La Torre had over 100 employees that were cashing millions of pesos without a single day of work, and THAT was also approved by Pettovello. This is probably just the tip of the iceberg of the corruption in Milei's government, which has been just a circus of personal friends and incompetents. What's funny is that people like Grabois were acussed to be corrupt wasters of state money, by De La Torre, and now HE'S likely going to prison for being a corrupt waster of state money.

Speaking of which, Pettovello, by all accounts, is not capable or ready to holding the ministry, she often breaks down crying (too bad, but people are dying because of her incompetence), and most of her subordinates are resigning in droves. Milei remains ironclad in his support for her, though. In fact, he might have REJECTED her resignation when she presented it. Why? Well, when you look at the register of visits to the presidential residence, Pettovello has spent several nights there. It might be that she's really Milei's 'therapeutical companion' with her 'reiki sessions'. At least it's not his sister Karina? Well, while his government and the country is in flames, Milei was taking selfies with Mark Zuckerberg and now is visiting Bukele while Karina (again, his sister) acts like the first lady, and is basically treated as such by libertarians.

It would be all so chaotic and funny if people weren't deprived of education, health and food because of this.

Milei has been president for 6 months, by the way.

[beastliness]

if anyone else has vices they'd like to suggest I take up for anti-Lent, the list so far:

hypocrisy

fanaticism

jealousy

neglicence

vanity

pride

Trading Card Games

[mckitterick]

Christofascist Republican calls LGBTQ people "filth" during public forum

The culture of hate among Christofascists recently led to the violent beating and subsequent death of Choctaw two-spirit teenager Nex Benedict in Oklahoma.

When questioned about how 50+ anti-LGBTQ bills might have affected this case, State Senator Tom Woods said,

“We are a Republican state - supermajority - in the House and Senate. I represent a constituency that doesn’t want that filth in Oklahoma.”

Several audience members clapped at his statement, while others appeared shocked.

“We are a religious state and we are going to fight it to keep that filth out of the state of Oklahoma because we are a Christian state - we are a moral state,” Woods said. “We want to ... let people be able to go to the faith they choose. We are a Republican state and I’m going to vote my district, and I’m going to vote my values, and we don’t want that in the state of Oklahoma.”

State Representative David Hardin added, “How you live your life personally, that’s between you and God... but what goes through our public schools - I will fall back on my faith. I want to make sure that at least the children in our public schools have that faith... what I want to make sure of is that our young children have the right to grow up with that faith."

After the forum, Woods reiterated his stance on the matter: "I support my constituency, and like I said, we’re a Christian state, and we are tired of having that shoved down our throat at every turn... I stand behind my statement, and I stand behind the Republican Party values."

When asked what he thought of Woods’ characterization of LGBTQ people as “filth,” State Senator Dewayne Pemberton said, “No comment.”

Again and again, today's christofascist Republicans (any other sort doesn't get elected these days) reveal that they want to indoctrinate public school kids into their own bigoted hatred, forcing children to hate anyone who doesn't subscribe to their narrow interpretation of their religious texts. Christofascists seek to impose their personal, misguided religious biases on the general public, including creating laws codifying hate and authoritarian control over the lives and bodies of everyone, not just others in their own religion.

Make no mistake, Nex Benedict's death was caused by christofascist indoctrination of the three girls who brutally beat Nex in that school bathroom. Nex Benedict's death was caused by the school failing to take their injuries seriously, by hate codified in Oklahoma state laws designed to harass LGBTQ folks and normalize bigotry against them, by Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters appointing hate-speech villain Chaya Raichik (responsible for "Libs of TikTok") to the Oklahoma Department of Education's Library Media Advisory Committee even though she doesn't live in the state (but he likes that she used Benedict's school and teacher for targeted hate). And on and on - it's a systematic attack on personal freedom and human rights - and the lives of queer folks.

Nex Benedict's death is exactly what christofascists seek through indoctrinating children into their hate that perpetuates bigotry into the future and forcing their religious fanaticism into the public sphere through unconstitutional laws built on hate and control.

Do you want to live in a theocracy dictated by those who narrowly interpret their personal religious texts to promote hate? Because as long as citizens fail to speak out against these harbingers of civilizational collapse, they'll only feel more and more emboldened to turn hate crimes into victories.

We must not let another of our people become victim of systemic bigotry. To protect children and end generational indoctrination, we must fire all public officials who subscribe to christofascist hatred and, when appropriate, prosecute them for the violence they incite.

If we fail to end the careers of hateful christofascists, we fail our children.

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hi i wrote this in history class and i love sharing my work because i am at my core a bit of a narcissist. thank you.

evaluate the impact of social policies in two authoritarian states

history is a graveyard of good intentions and bad executions. or maybe bad intentions and good executions, if you’re into that kind of thing. after the world wars left europe looking like a bar fight gone nuclear, monarchies crumbled, republics limped along, and in the gaps between the rubble, men like hitler and stalin saw an opening. ideology was just a costume, fascism for hitler, communism for stalin, but the goal was the same: absolute power. social policy, in these regimes, was not about governance but control. it was a scalpel, a whip, a branding iron. and the scars remain.

hitler’s germany was less a state than a stage, a gesamtkunstwerk of fascist aesthetics, racial pseudoscience, and propaganda so thick you could cut it with a butter knife. the social policies weren’t policies, they were blueprints for erasure, national rebranding via ethnic cleansing. the volksgemeinschaft was the star project, a neatly packaged lie about unity that really meant: if you weren’t aryan, if you weren’t straight, if you weren’t fit, you weren’t anything.

the nazi youth was an indoctrination pipeline with a one-way ticket to fanaticism, designed to sculpt little blond ideologues who could march in step and snitch on their parents if they so much as frowned at a picture of the führer. by 1945, these children, raised on propaganda, starved of dissent, were fighting to the death in berlin’s ruins. social policy had not just reshaped society, it had bred a generation to die for its leader. then there was lebensborn, a eugenicist’s fever dream where women were encouraged, forced, to birth the next generation of perfect little germans. the state crept into bedrooms, into cradles, until women were less people, more assembly lines.

meanwhile, in the soviet union, stalin was playing the long game. where hitler aimed for genetic purity, stalin’s social policies went for ideological sterilisation. the great purge wasn’t just about eliminating enemies, it was about rewriting the very concept of trust. who needed loyalty when paranoia worked better? one wrong joke, one overheard sigh, and you were on a train to siberia, a name on a list that no one would ever say out loud again.

social engineering, soviet-style, meant raising a nation of informants and workers who understood that the state didn’t serve them; they served the state.

women’s rights followed a similar trajectory: briefly expanded under lenin, only to be pulled back under stalin. abortion was banned, divorce became an obstacle course, and women were expected to serve both as workers and mothers, bearing children for the state while also labouring to build it. unlike nazi germany, which idealised women in their domestic roles, the ussr simply demanded more of them, stretching them between production quotas and reproductive quotas with little concern for their exhaustion. to exist was to be vulnerable. but for those who remained, life was carefully orchestrated. censorship choked intellectual life; literature, art, education all bent to the doctrine of socialist realism, glorifying the state and its leader. even childhood was not spared, young pioneers were trained to revere the state, and if that meant reporting their own parents for anti-soviet sentiments, so be it. the cult of stalin was omnipresent, a godless god demanding fealty.

both regimes, then, used social policy not as governance but as architecture, shaping society to fit a single, inflexible vision. nazi germany built its world on race and militarism, on defining the 'ideal' at the cost of millions of lives. stalin’s soviet union constructed its own prison, a state where citizens were both inmates and wardens, policing themselves into submission. these were not simply governments. they were systems of control, living organisms that fed on compliance and fear. and the echoes of their policies, their rigid social architectures, still hum beneath history’s surface.

history isn’t a morality play. there are no heroes here, no villains, just men with too much power and a willingness to write their names in the blood of the people they ruled. and history, being the terrible listener that it is, keeps repeating itself, over and over, like a broken record no one ever gets around to throwing away.

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It astounds me how closed-minded people can be. Both Jared and Jensen are successful in their own right, in different ways. Which is how it should be, they are two very different people. One succeeding in no way cancels out the other. No two paths are alike in the entertainment industry. So I will invite these AAs or whatever they define themselves to recognize that it's not about Karma, it's about their dark tendencies, they are using two very different actors and pitting them against each other and attacking others over it because they have dark tendencies. You're an ahole AA Karen, face it, make peace with it and learn to manage it. Stop trying to hide behind fanaticism, it's all you and you are a part of what is toxic in this fandom. Stop trying to diminish the work these actors get, do you even know how hard it is to get cast these days? They both worked so many years and delighted so many people with their work and all you AAs do is make it all about bullying others into submission, inciting suicide, and all sorts of other toxic behaviors. It's beyond psychotic to end up inciting someone to suicide, get a grip on your life and get help from professionals before you end up damaging lives especially your own. As for those who notice this kind of posts, let's ensure we reply back letting them know that Jared or Jensen are beyond worthy of life and success. Love is louder if we show it. Post those screenshots and post your reply to it, not to engage in a fandom war but to stand for love, appreciation, unity as true fans of someone.

Jensen gets a job and instead of finally being happy and pissing off to a new fandom, his stans start suicide baiting Jared? I mean this when I say, they're some of the worst people I've ever come across.

I don't like Jensen or Misha but I would never wish ill of them.

If your first thought after your fav is cast as a lead is to immediately go to Jensen critical blogs/accounts to brag about him somehow beating Jared, or to wish harm on Jared, then can you really call yourself a Jensen fan? More like, these people are fans of hating Jared and stirring up drama. They can't even be happy for one moment that their supposed fav has a job.

Personally, I think this new role could be good for Jensen. It's something he can call his own and help build from the ground up. There's work he'll need to do to lead the show successfully, but if he's willing to put in the effort and put aside some of his ego, he's certainly capable of succeeding.