#if you're not honest with yourself; you're dishonest with everyone and everything

[feralchaton]

This may be difficult for many to realize, but if someone is 'your person' but you can't be honest and can't be yourself...

THEY'RE NOT YOUR FUCKING PERSON

[ancientgoddessofegypt]

Astro Notes : Short N Sweet <3 Neptune's Revenge

Neptune 1st House - Popular energy. Very well known for their beautiful, majestic energy. Could have a lot of haters but admirers at the same time. Energetically sensitive to alot of others emotions. Sometimes, it can be a lil confusing holding so much power. Because their energy can be mixed up with someone elses if they don't know how to tell the difference. They usually have a strong sense of self, its just other peoples opinions can get in away of that if they arent careful.

Neptune 2nd House - Could use some help on the financial train. They're organic to the way they use their money. I mean, they could be super horrendous spender, spending each and every dime on any and everything. While still some how always having more in their wallet. Or they could be pretty good at saving and are a little bit of a cheapskate.

Neptune 3rd House - Whimsical voices. Poetic writers. Creative thinkers. Very talented when it comes to the hands as well. Could be excellent drawers & painters. Neptune in the 3rd has an ability to travel to very interesting places that aren't too far at home. They may go on lil adventures here and there. But its always a treat. Its kinda strange how well they can be at finding good eats as well with all the travel they do. Could work abroad or go to college somewhere out of their comfort zone a lil.

Neptune 4th House - Has a lot of secrets when it comes to the inner child. Very free, sweet loving children. Can open a door to different realms like we're in Narnia or something. Angelic creatures who enjoy alone time near their favorite place. If they ever share that special place with you consider yourself lucky. They normally keep the things they cherish hidden for a long time.

Neptune in the 5th House - Artists who seek deep into the art and become it. Very creative & a one of a kind with the way they carry the emotion in what it is they do. Can have you thinking hard on what it is they are trying to convey, they are a master at making complexities more harder to figure out. Just be there in the audience and watch the show. You'll never leave the same again.

Neptune in the 6th House - Fun loving pet owners, they go hard for the planet and the creatures that come from it. Real advocates for change and don't take too kindly to insensitive people. Could need to sharpen their boundaries a little more with people. Also, are incredible writers and should tap into this side a bit more. You might end up surprised with what talents you have that could make you some money, or could be a really cool job.

Neptune in the 7th House - Romance is the thing that just keeps on given to these individuals. May need to put the rose colored glasses down. that man might not be for you, love. Don't forget to put more time into your own needs versus the needs of someone else. Your compassionate energy may run dry if you're not using that waterfall of emotion for yourself. People are drawn to 7th house neptunes alot more than you think. They are capable of seeing thru the veil, you just don't notice.

Neptune in the 8th House - Psychologically understands the reasons on why the universe is the way that it is and why the people in it behave the way that we do. Could be honest about a lot of things, dishonest about what they know. The world doesn't need to know everything, which is why the divine gifted them with certain antidotes. Only they can use this so bring healing to a certain nation (or individual) but not everyone can find this secret the way they can. This is normally given to them by spirit guides, ancestors, or thru drreams.

Neptune in the 9th - Impracticality is almost their birth right. They see things in a way that doesnt make sense at all but to them it means something. What I mean is that these people see the world bigger than what they people tell them. They could have big drams and not understand why they have them, but God put them their for a reason. So you can figure them out. You may want to travel and study abroad, or just move somewhere different and don't know how. Thats where all the magic happens, finding out and taking the risk. The sagittarian way.

Neptune in the 10th - Majestic auras. The highlight of the moment. The star. The siren. The energy healer. Do I keep going? Very special creatures who touched this earth to make their dreams come true, even if they have to figure it out themselves. Empathetic to the people around them and are big on helping out with anything whenever they can. The Queens & Kings of the law of attraction. Can attract what they want if they just believe it in it more.

Neptune in the 11th House - Community leaders. Ancients who know they way to what the true reality is meant to be like. Literally can change the world with the way they move, think, and go around helping others. Sweet and lovely people to be around. Needs healing in their own friend groups. Can be a little out there, but thats why people love them.

Neptune in the 12th House - Practical minds in a world that tells them their crazy. No they arent crazy, they just have multiple psychic gifts. And these gifts have a way in showing them things people aren't usually equipped with handling. They need more time alone and in nature to keep themselves grounded. Other wise, they will go crazy from the world telling them that their crazy... When really they know a little more than what they led on. The imagination is a fun place, but also a place where the most hidden becomes entirely to open. Seers of the daylight & the night.

[genericpuff]

I've been griping about the normalization of identity outing via social media for a while now. To put it simply, it's become almost some weird societal requirement that if you don't have every detail listed about yourself in your Twitter/FB/etc. bio, then it means you have "something to hide" or that you're not as "verifiable" because your account looks indistinct from that of a bot.

But that societal norm has really only benefited the people who profit off of that information in some way, whether it's through selling user data or through weaponizing details about a person against them.

I know that a lot of us love to use the fun little labels and acronyms in our bio that help others like us identify us as a 'safe person' or as someone who's in the same social/racial/identity groups as them. We're humans, we love to categorize things, it's in our nature (and it's fun!)

But if there's any time to start regulating that habit and challenging the norm that you're obligated to include all your personal info online - it's now.

There was a time when sock puppet accounts were expected and typical, not "suspicious".

There was a time when even age-sex-location was considered "too much information", but once it became the norm, we only EVER gave our personal information beyond generic ASL to people who we knew both online and in real life, or at the very least, people who we had known online for a significant enough amount of time that they had proved to be trustworthy (and even then, we didn't owe that information to anyone, ever; there are forum friends who I made online 10+ years ago and still talk to who do not know my personal information beyond broad strokes).

There was a time when simply being an avatar with a funny username was enough. And it still is enough, but massive platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been brainwashing us for years to believe that's not the case, under the guise of, "You wouldn't want to be dishonest, would you?" Through these same norms, we were led to believe that anime profile pictures are cringe, that having a fake online name is stupid, that the photos of you having fun at social events have to be taken JUST right otherwise you might imply to others that you're not actually having fun.

And considering how long these platforms have been around now, we have entire generations of children now who have been born and raised on that version of the ZuckMusk web, who have been taught that it "protects them" to express to everyone publicly their age, their school, their workplace, their family members, everything about themselves, because to not do so would be disingenuous.

None of this is to imply that the Internet was "safer" back in the day. I definitely should not have been on the Internet as much as I was when I was 13 in the late 2000's, it definitely did not benefit my brain development or my social skills. But the version of the Internet we currently exist in now is one that's been predicated on the false sense of security - the belief that if you're honest, everyone else has to be, too.

We've always had ways of identifying our safe people - by participating in the communities that we know are designed around our hobbies, our interests, our people. They might be small, they might not be as "cool" as the idea of netting yourself a big following of thousands of people, but they're also a lot safer and more genuine than that idealized following ever could be.

Don't feel pressured to include every bit of information about yourself in your bio. Even on Facebook, there's no rule that says you have to list your workplace, your school, your family members. There's no rule that says you have to list your personality type, queer labels, and neurodivergent disorders in your Twitter bio. There's no rule that you have to "prove" your life is real and fulfilled through the verification of photos, location tagging, and open-book sharing. If you share those photos, it should be because you genuinely want to share them, not because you feel some societal pressure to live up to others' expectations.

And I guarantee you, even your local mutuals on Facebook - your former classmates, family friends, distant relatives, coworkers, etc. - do not actually give that much of a damn about your personal life that they should be owed that much of a look into it on a daily basis. They've got their own shit going on, they literally do not need to know every detail about you.

I know it sounds scary. It also sounds kind of boring, when we've been used to a certain "way" of browsing and participating for years, that if we don't do so, it feels like being in the "out group" and that we're "breaking the rules". But I promise you, after spending over half my life online, those rules do not exist or benefit anyone who wouldn't profit off that information.

If you're wanting to learn how to branch off from major platforms like Facebook and Twitter and/or become more self-sufficient online, here are some guides to navigating the Internet like an old schooler that may help you!

FREE SITE BUILDER:

DIGITAL PIRACY 101:

(also in addition to everything mentioned here ^^^ they neglect to also mention Tor Browser which is a light and free-to-use browser software that allows you to browse anonymously; note that it's similar to a VPN in that it helps hide your identity online, HOWEVER it won't mask you from your ISP quite as effectively as a VPN, and if you sign into personal accounts with Tor, that's still going to obviously out you online lmao but I love using Tor for the odd time when I need to make a sock puppet for something and don't want it linked to my IP! and unlike a VPN, it's free to use!)

LEARN HOW TO USE RSS FEEDS:

People still use these! They're especially helpful for getting updates from your favorite pages and sites directly to your browser WITHOUT having to worry about stupid algorithm bullshit picking and choosing what you see. And many sites DO have RSS support once you know how to find it! (like adding in /rss at the end of a URL! Like this!)

FAKE EMAIL SERVICES:

LEARN HOW TO CODE IN HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT (AND MORE!):

DECENTRALIZED SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:

I hope this helps arm you with some new knowledge in how to navigate the Internet like a Certified Old Person™️(like meeee!) Make your secret alt blogs for besties! Make your formal Facebook accounts that are clean of personal information and present the most neutral, safe-for-work version of yourself and keep the fun stuff to the secret profiles and chat groups that are just for you and friends/family/etc!! It might be "inconvenient" to have multiple accounts for the same purpose, but it's also INCREDIBLY freeing and can make your online experience both safer and more enjoyable.

Being "less" of yourself online does not make you any less you. It is your identity - you do not owe any amount of it to anyone beyond yourself. And in times like these, your identity is your greatest asset. Protect it.

[goodnightmemes]

THE TUDORS SEASON THREE SENTENCE STARTERS (PART TWO)

s03e05 - s03e08

❛ We must set to work finding a new bride for the King. ❜

❛ It's true, he has an heir, at last, but one is scarcely sufficient. To be safe, he must produce another. ❜

❛ Poor lamb. Never to know his own mother. ❜

❛ Perhaps, someday soon, you yourself will have a child. ❜

❛ You're sheltering a traitor! I want to know where he is. ❜

❛ You are going to tell me, or God help me, I'll kill you, and I have the immunity to do it. ❜

❛ I've grown afraid of my own shadow. ❜

❛ Sometimes I think I do not want this child in my belly. ❜

❛ Like the ruins of ancient Rome, the Colossus of Rhodes, all things tend towards their ruin. Even great houses and the fools who build them. ❜

❛ It's illegal to carry arms in court while the King is in residence. The penalties are severe. ❜

❛ I trust you will now apprehend the villain and prevent any further violence. Otherwise, you will pay the price for your failures. ❜

❛ Everything he might touch is to be washed, and everything he might eat, tasted for poison. ❜

❛ What the King wills, the King must have. It's not to be argued with or crossed. ❜

❛ In the absence of the King there has been much malevolence and violence at court. ❜

❛ There are some who desire disorder with all their hearts, thinking of using it, at the end, to their own advantage. ❜

❛ You presume too far above your very base and low degree! ❜

❛ The King listens to him. That makes him dangerous to everyone. ❜

❛ Perhaps it is my fate never to marry. ❜

❛ I would think less of him if he were to accept such gifts in order to love me. ❜

❛ Though I cannot touch him, I swear I will make him eat his heart. ❜

❛ Death is not ready for you, yet. God has something else in mind. ❜

❛ I know what it is that we have both lost. We have lost our youth. There is nothing in the world, that can ever return it to us. ❜

❛ I will marry who I like! ❜

❛ I want to see my son. What have you done with my son? ❜

❛ Your son is unharmed. He will remain unharmed until we are sure that you are not all traitors. ❜

❛ I ask you, whether such dishonest and treacherous sons could ever have had an honest mother! ❜

❛ With your permission, Madam, may I ask if you would consider marrying the King? ❜

❛ Is it not strange that the King's Majesty was in so little space, rid of his three Queens? ❜

❛ Frankly, Sir, if I had two heads, then one would be at His Majesty's service. Alas, I only have this one. ❜

❛ How can you suppose that at my age, I am capable of plotting anything against anyone? I wish only to live a quiet life, away from this world. ❜

❛ You may well beg mercy, but whom shall say if it be granted or not. ❜

❛ Everyone has an agenda! And what I want doesn't matter! ❜

❛ My father told me that if you leave even a sapling in the ground, one day it will grow into a tree! And that little boy will have 40,000 troops flocking to his banner, and you will be the sucker! ❜

❛ I need pictures! Do you understand? I need to see them. I need to see the woman who's going to be my companion for life. ❜

❛ I'm afraid I was not born for happiness. ❜

❛ I swear he has poisoned the King's mind! And if I could, I would strip him from the King's side, and burn him. ❜

❛ You have ten seconds to get out of my court, or I will beat you like the dog that you are! ❜

❛ I see now what it takes for a man to make his way in this world. He must make a practice of hypocrisy. ❜

❛ I say to you, again, while you still have a free choice, will you live or die? ❜

❛ There's no doubt, now, he must be overthrown by force. ❜

❛ My conscience will not permit me to consummate this marriage because I feel there is some impediment to it. ❜

❛ I tell you, God will not grant me any more children if I continue in this marriage. ❜

❛ Not telling a woman what she must expect on her wedding night is like sending a sailor to sea with no biscuit. ❜

❛ He is charming and very good looking. I think you might like him a little. ❜

❛ I resent the King nothing, but others seek to undermine me, since I was born so low and they so high. ❜

❛ I hope you can forgive my impetuosity. I know we should have been formally introduced, but I couldn't wait. ❜

❛ May I kiss your hand? ❜

❛ I have found someone to amuse the King. ❜

❛ We ran a little wild. There was some fun in it. ❜

❛ I was told before that she was charming, intelligent, well-read, gracious. A true Princess. But nothing prepared me for her beauty. But a beauty that comes from inside. To me, she is the most beautiful creature on God's earth. ❜

❛ The King has noticed you. He may ask to see you. ❜

❛ You didn't step on my foot. How could you? Your feet don't even touch the ground. I wanted a moment alone with you. ❜

❛ Would you like me to kiss you again? ❜

❛ Do not sit there. That is no place for you. Traitors do not sit among gentlemen. ❜

❛ I left her as good a maid as I found her! ❜

❛ My pride has brought its punishment. ❜

[formulaheart]

"You're a rotten driver," I protested. "Either you ought to be more careful or you oughtn't to drive at all."

"I am careful."

"No, you're not."

"Well other people are," she said lightly.

"What's that got to do with it?"

"They'll keep out of my way," she insisted. "It takes two to make an accident."

"Suppose you met somebody just as careless as yourself."

"I hope I never will," she answered "I hate careless people. That's why I like you."

This conversation takes place somewhere near the middle of the book and the start of Nick and Jordan's relationship. Noting the events of the book, we already know that most everyone in it is quite literally a reckless driver. That being said, Jordan and Nick aren't being entirely literal while having that conversation.

Jordan knows she's a reckless person. She lies, cheats, and is all around dishonest to get what she wants in a system that favors men. She doesn't acknowledge this as a problem as long as she's gaming it right, with the right people (who won't see through her). She gets what she wants, she wins. But she's reckless.

Gatsby has one goal in mind: Daisy will love him. He has an unhealthy obsession with the idea of wealth, prosperity and success that he's attached to Daisy., and thinks of nothing else. He seems generous (and is generous) but not for the sake of others, he's being generous for the sake of his name getting around to his lover, and in the long run he turns out to be only thinking of himself the whole time. Even sacrificing himself for Daisy, only to make her love him the most. One track minds are too preoccupied to be anything but reckless.

Tom clearly doesn't value anyone who surrounds him. Incredibly sexist, racist and unaware of basic human rights or any kind of marital loyalty. I can honestly say that he has almost no redeeming qualities. Thoughtlessly stepping on people in his attempt to be the most intimidating man at the top of every food chain., his way is law to the point of borderline narcissism. Aggressive drivers are reckless.

Daisy is the victim of this circumstance if it's anybody. She had everything handed to her on a silver platter, but she was raised in a way to think she's only worth the equivalent of the men she's surrounded herself with, that she's nothing but a pretty fool, so that is what she'll be. She has to focus only on herself to stay afloat. But fools are reckless too.

And finally Nick, for all his claims to be careful and honest. He manages to get himself involved in and and every kind of shady activity going on without once interjecting that maybe this should not be happening. His idea of himself is being a great judge of character and always truthful, is caught up in the fact that he doesn't do anything to affect the people around him to do better, he just watches them crash and burn around him being naive enough to think it had nothing to do with him. Reckless.

Anyways, all of this to say, The Great Gatsby is a study on the idea of the American dream. But it's also just a book about a bunch of self absorbed people. People too busy to trying to figure out how to manipulate their surroundings, to get what they want out of them, to notice anybody else. Everyone is driving around on their own paths, headlights off, not paying attention to the road, until they collide.

As the book is closing up, after reckless driving has killed more than just one person, Jordan and Nick have one last conversation.

"Oh and do you remember-" she added "-a conversation we had once about driving a car."

"Why,- not exactly."

"You said a bad driver was only safe until she met another bad driver? Well, I met another bad driver, didn't I?"

[wlwcookierun]

GENERAL DATING HEADCANONS FOR. . . Caramel Arrow Cookie !

Caramel Arrow finds that words impact her the most, thus she chooses them wisely. When she praises you, it always comes from an earnest, honest place of adoration and love.

She would never lie– the thought is abhorrent, and she doesn't understand how anyone could be dishonest, especially to their loved ones. Her trust in you and loyalty to you almost matches her allegiance to the Dark Cacao Kingdom.

She also enjoys physical touch. Her duty is often lonesome and she can be standoffish, but she relaxes in your touch easily. Massages are met with much appreciation.

Despite her hard work and hypervigilance as First Watcher, Caramel Arrow makes sure to take time out of her day to relax with you. Usually, this means a lunch or dinner break.

She values someone who is as resourceful and intelligent as herself. Quick thinking will get you far, especially in the dangerous forests outside of the Kingdom, and Caramel Arrow feels reassured to know that if you're ever in trouble, you can find a way to weasel out of it.

She's not a huge fan of PDA– she has a reputation to uphold, after all– but when the two of you are alone, she doesn't mind being close. She enjoys just getting to hold you in her arms, head buried in the crook of your neck, knowing you're safe and protected with her.

Prefers calling you by your name as she does with everyone– nicknames are uncommon in the Kingdom, and she's quite embarrassed when it comes to pet names, especially around her fellow Watchers.

She does occasionally need some time apart from you. She often goes to the Altar of the Fallen to pray and give her respects to those who have passed, using her time alone to reflect and meditate.

Caramel Arrow Cookie is great at giving pep talks and comforting you when you're down. She's lit the fire in the hearts of her fellow Watchers, so it's not hard to get you motivated. Her self-assurance and confidence is infectious.

Being incredibly compassionate, she does everything in her power to help you if you're ever in need. She'll feed you her rations if you're hungry, build you a fire or fetch blankets if you're cold. She spoils you as she does all the downtrodden citizens of the Dark Cacao Kingdom. It pains her to see someone else hurting.

Occasionally gets you gifts. These usually include food, small jewelry (rings and necklaces), clothes, or blankets to keep you warm. She doesn't consider herself to be the best with gifts, but she still wants to let you know that she cares for you even when she can't be there.

If she isn't talking with you or her colleagues, she's very quiet and brooding. Occasionally muttering to herself about the weather or the Licorice Sea.

Caramel Arrow is emotional, which is no surprise– she's caught herself shouting at a few people who've crossed you– but she rarely lets you or anyone else see her cry. It's incredibly vulnerable for her and it's hard for her to let even her partner see her in such a state. If you prove yourself and stay by her side even in her dark moments, she opens up happily, allowing you to see a more tender side of her.

When she has nothing else to do, Caramel Arrow does one of two things: Clean her bow or wood carve. Cleaning her bow is a simple task that keeps her hands busy and mind occupied. She enjoys running her fingers along the grooved wood, knowing she protects the whole of the Dark Cacao Kingdom. Wood carving is a recent hobby. She picked it up one day during a short break, then simply didn't stop. She gifts you little wooden trinkets; carvings of wildlife found around the Kingdom are common.

[kellyteaquet]

I'll be honest, I used to protect Kelly. There have been a lot of factors about her life that have been criticized, starting with her role as mother. I used to ask myself why would everyone focus on her if she was there just to support and love Max. Apparently, I was wrong.

I found out the thing with the fake accounts a couple days ago. I didn't wanted to believe that it was actually her because, dammit, nobody can sink that low. I really thought it was fake and fans were just crazy but there are so many coincidences. The same method of writing, the same defense speech, the appearance of a new account when one begins to raise enough suspicion to believe that it is Kelly who is behind them. Now, reading all the proof and things she have made, I can't believe why—and how—Max could settle for someone like her.

I began to watch Formula One on the Qatar GP. Kelly was famous already so I start to follow her because she was my favorite driver's partner. Everyone was talking shit about her on Tumblr because of how she acts as mother and the amount of time she leaves Penelope with her nanny(s). I was like, 'Yeah, that shit must be hard for her as a mom'. Then, when I saw her photos of her, Max, Penelope AND the nanny on Miami, I was like, 'Give the nanny a break'. I'm not a mom, I'm barely eighteen, but I can see that is hard for—almost—every mom to leave their kids alone. Why, having in mind she travels here and there everytime to "support" Max, would she make the nanny goes with them during vacations? Why would she prefer to party the whole night out instead of being with her baby? Does Penelope even spend time with her dad?

Another weird thing, at least for me, is why she haven't delete the stories with Daniil. Like, I get it, he's Penelope's dad. But Kelly literally hinted that he cheated on her. She's obviously active on Instagram. She has time to made a highlights with Max but not to delete the ones where Daniil can be seen? Like, c'mon.

And her "love yourself" speech is so fake and empty. Does she loves herself the way she is? 'Cause everyone can see the filters she's constantly using in all her pictures. She has money and she can do whatever she wants to with it, but don't tell me to love myself if you're gonna lift your face or apply botox and remove a lunar. Don't tell me to love myself if you're constantly faking yourself.

And she's a Bolsonaro supporter. God. That just makes it worse. He thinks Co-Vid is fake, he deliberately exposed Brazilians to infection by being slow and taking no actions on it. She's part of the problem.

She's xenophobic, rude, fake and dishonest.

I can only thank you and all the other account for exposing the real Kelly Piquet.

we agree with everything you said!

now that you mentioned her daniil highlights being there, she has recently been deleting a lot of pictures, but some of the ones with daniil are still there and we also wonder why. we’re posting the screenshots just in case kelly sees this something happens and they get deleted.

she could’ve untagged him too but she hasn’t, which is weird considering she’s been going up and down her instagram page deleting pictures.

[donutloverxo]

Want you back

Note - this is for @holylulusworlds 10k follower challenge! My trope was hurt/comfort Congrats I hope you like it😘

Beautiful mood board by my girl @ballyhoobarnes

Summary - You want Steve to be more than just your sugar daddy. He breaks your heart. Will he be able to make it upto?

Themes - CEO au, sugar daddy/baby relationship, implied age gap, smut, unprotect sex, loss of virginity, daddy kink

Pairing - Steve Rogers x reader

Word count - almost 4k

Masterlist is linked in the bio!

You squealed as you grabbed the deep red box from Steve’s hand, the words ‘cartier' written on it in golden cursive. You could see Steve watching in amazement from the corner of your eye. You gasped as you opened it, the prettiest and shiniest diamonds you had ever seen. “For me?” You looked at him with hopeful eyes. If he said no it would break your heart.

“Who else would it be for?” He chuckled and you gave him a smile embarrassed at your own silly thoughts. “Let me” He said pulling you by your hips to place you on his lap, taking the necklace out of the box and clasping it around your neck.

Such an act shouldn’t feel so intimate, but it really did. Steve was the most generous man you had ever met. He met you in a very difficult time in your life. Paying off your student loans, buying you a new very comfortable apartment, and so many gifts all the while never expecting anything in return.

All he wanted was quality time with you and complete honestly. He reserved a lot of disdain for dishonest people. Which is why maybe he liked having you around. You were the most honest person you knew, always wearing your heart on your sleeve, never having a filter. You understood now what Steve meant when he said ‘you're a breathe of fresh air' having met his friends. You didn’t know who to trust, all those parties seemed so glitzy on the surface but you did feel a certain darkness lingering underneath on some level.

You looked down at your new diamond necklace. Since your little arrangement with Steve started, over six months ago now, this would be the tenth diamond necklace he gave you, among a few diamond pendants and bracelets. “It’s so pretty” you said in awe of it to which he replied “It looks pretty because it’s on you doll”

“You didn’t have to daddy” You shifted on his lap to get comfortable putting your arms around his neck to look into his cerulean blue eyes, the prettiest eyes in the whole wide world.

“I just felt like spoiling my princess. It’s been a while since I got you anything. Jarvis told me you haven’t used the platinum card in weeks” He quirked a brow at you.

Well you hadn’t. You weren’t surprised Steve’s secretary Jarvis noticed. He always delivered messages, gifts to you whenever Steve wasn’t available. You started a part time job at a library just so you wouldn’t have to use it. “I’ve been thinking a lot” You murmur looking down at your lap to avoid his intense gaze. If you did look at his face you wouldn’t be able to articulate your thoughts “and I don’t want your money daddy. I just want you. I don’t want you to feel like that’s all I’m looking for”

“Hey look at me” He said propping your chin up to make you look at his face. He looked so worried you wanted to kiss away his frown. “I have a lot of money. What I do with it is up to me. And I want to take care of my princess. I don’t feel like you take advantage of me. In fact you do a lot more for me than I for you” He placed a couple of soft kisses on your knuckles while maintaining eye contact with you.

You scoffed at that. You didn’t really do anything for Steve. Not in the way women did for men. When Steve asked to be your sugar daddy, you were more than nervous. How would someone as inexperienced as you please a man like him? But until now you had only had few heavy make out sessions. Steve would feel your breasts through your shirt, and you were sure you felt his hard on that one time, but other than that you hadn’t really done anything together. “I want – “ you trailed off. What if you did tell him how you felt, that you loved him more than the word love can say it, and he rejects you, breaks your heart. You could probably take rejection from anyone else, but if it came from Steve you’d never recover.

“What is it?” He probed.

“I want you. All of you. Why can’t – I don’t know how to say this” You shook your head trying think of the best words. “Why can’t we be boyfriend and girlfriend like most people are? I –“ you paused as he stared at you intently “I love you. I know I’m not the best girl out there but I try my best” You inwardly cringed at your pathetic-ness. Not really the best way to ask to be someone’s girlfriend.

He took a deep breathe “I was afraid of this. I don’t do that doll. If I wanted a girlfriend I would have one. I don’t have space for that.”

You felt as if he stabbed you in your heart. You quickly got up, abandoning the comfort of his lap. You took the necklace off putting it on the abandoned open box. “I want more. I can’t ignore my feelings. I can live without diamonds or bags but I can’t live without –“ you choked a sob. “I think I’ll go home now”

You collected your chanel bag, which he gave you, you grimaced as you looked at it, when he got it for you were over the moon but now it just gives you pain, just like every gift he got for you would. You put on your shoes somewhat leisurely expecting him to get up try to talk you out of leaving, compromise, something! But he just sat there staring at the necklace you rejected. “Goodbye” you said and left.

You had never been to a ball. Any party you ever attended were frat parties that were well trashy for the lack of a better word. You were so amazed at the tall champagne flutes passing through, the exotic hors doers, people dressed in the most lavish gowns and suits. Everything was so pretty you knew you didn’t fit in here.

But Steve was so considerate with you. His hand never left your side the whole night. He kept you close to him, including you in any conversation he had with others. It was that kindness that you fell in love with.

But then she approached you both. She looked really talk in her sleek stilletos, her sharp cheek bones were complimented by her short brown curls. You felt a tinge of jealousy when she hugged Steve kissing his cheek as if she had known him forever. “This is Margaret” He introduced her.

You were later told that she was Steve’s ex girlfriend.

She had a posh British accent. With her classic black dress, she looked like she belonged here. You hurt yourself by thinking about how Steve and her looked so good together. They looked like they were meant to be standing next to one another. You had to try really hard to hold back tears when she touched Steve’s bicep, laughing at something he said.

You had been ‘together' for over two months at that point. You knew Steve was gorgeous. You didn’t however realise how much other women noticed his that. That night you felt as if everyone had their eyes on him. If you left for even a second to use the ladies room, Steve would be surrounded by women, all so gorgeous they looked other worldly.

You asked to spend the night at his home. He had turned his queen suite into a room for you. Complete with baby pink walls, silk sheets and the softest of stuffies. He told you he would be happy to have you. After kissing you goodbye Steve went back to his room.

You had other plans. You knocked on his door, entering without his permission. You almost considered leaving when you looked at the sight in front of you. He was only sporting his grey sweats. The dim yellow light from the lamp made his skin and hair look golden as if he was a god. He certainly looked like he was carved out by gods. His muscles so taut and his shoulders so broad. He looked like he was photo shopped.

You whimpered when you got a good look at his abs as he sat up straight. You were wearing your satin pale blue nightie, adorned with white lace on the edges. Something you bought when you were out shopping with him. You knew you didn’t look nearly as good as the women at the party.

“You can’t sleep princess?” He asked sitting back against the headboard.

“Hm” You hummed remembering your diabolical plan “I just felt so alone. Can I sleep with you?” You fluttered your lashes at him.

“Of course” He gave you a small smile shifting to his side to make room for you. You quickly skipped over to him and got under the covers with him. Nestling against his chest you nuzzled his neck. “Is everything alright with you?” He asked propping your chin up to look at him.

“Yeah. Why wouldn’t it be?” You draped a leg over his hip and started grinding against his thigh. You didn’t know much about seducing but you could only hope you were doing it right.

“Well you were quiet the whole ride home.” He pressed his palm against your hip, firmly but also gently at the same time, to stop your grinding. “What’s going on?”

“I just really really want to make you feel good.” You tried your best to sound classy and sultry at the same time, just like Peggy did.

You didn’t want him to find out just how amazing he was, and how he could do better than you. He was nice to her. Was he too nice? Did he still have feelings for her? Why did you find out from someone else that they were together. You needed to give him everything.

He didn’t try to stop when you rubbed him through his sweats. Gulping down your anxiety you looked up to see him staring at you curiously. He quickly sat back up and leaned against his pillows as you took his cock out of his briefs and sweats. He looked big. Much bigger than normal men probably. How were you supposed to take him?

You tried to recall whatever you had seen in porn or had heard from friends and stroked his length. He seemed to like it since he moaned grabbing a handful of your breast and squeezing it. You stared in awe as the creamy gooey liquid seeped out of his tip. You leaned down taking him in your mouth and going as far as you could until he hit the back of your throat. You moaned around him and swallowed your spit so you wouldn’t make too much of a mess. You were about to bob your up and down as one is supposed to do when giving a blow job but he abruptly pulled you off of him by grabbing the back of your head.

He brought you close to him and crashed his lips onto yours in a kiss which was all teeth and carnal need.

He flipped you over so you were under him and worked on taking off your panties. “I think I should tell you...” You trailed off not being able to concentrate with his lips on your neck. “I’ve never.. done this before.” You whimpered as he sucked a bruise into the crook of your neck.

He immediately stopped looking down at you. “What?” He asked and you felt ashamed and guilty that you ruined the moment. “What did you say?”

“I’ve never-” You curled in on yourself so you were as small as your voice was “I’ve never done this before you know.” You sniffles tears trailing down your cheeks.

“Hey” He shushed you. Collecting you in his arms and rocking you back and forth. You cried into him for a while. His steady heartbeat lulled you and calmed you. “We don’t have to do that any time soon. Your first time should be special. With someone you love.”

Maybe he said those words to comfort you. But he had no idea just how they broke your heart. He never saw you as anyone he could have a serious future with. You weren’t a serious put together girl. Sure he may say he prefers your innocence over the cunning and self absorbed people in his world. But he was one of them.

“Is it because I’m not her.” You spat but you weren’t brave enough to look at him.

“Who are you talking about?” He spoke into your hair.

“Margaret or Peggy. Whatever you call her.” You mumbled afraid that you had let your true feelings be known.

“Is that what this is about?” He shook his head and when you didn’t look at him he sternly called out your name which made you whip your head up. “There’s nothing between me and Peggy. We had our time but it’s over now.” He tried reassuring you.

Even if your arrangement was supposed to be purely financial you were more or less unofficially exclusive. “Then why did I have to find out from Natasha that you were both engaged?” You pouted wiping your nose with the back with the back of your finger.

“I only asked her to marry me because I thought that was how it was supposed to be. That’s what everyone had told us since we were kids. That we were to grow up and get married. But then I realized that I didn’t love her like that. Neither did she. We’re just friends now. I promise.” He kissed your forehead.

You were hurt from being rejected by the only man you ever tried to seduce. He cuddled you and coddled you. Reassuring you again and again that you’re perfect. There’s nothing wrong with you.

Just not perfect enough to actually be his apparently.

Days turned into weeks. You were just drifting through the motions. Steve insisted that you keep your apartment.

‘I gave it to you. It’s yours.’ He said.

And really beggars can’t be choosers. Before being his sugar baby, you cringed at that label now, you were just an intern in his company. But you didn’t last in that harsh environment for even a month. After that you didn’t really need to get another job since he promised to take care of you in exchange for your company.

You had no idea your company was worth that much.

You always had a crush on him. He was this stylish, smart, kind yet distant older man who was your dream guy of sorts. As in you could dream about him, but you can’t actually have him.

Of course you said yes to his proposal. And were more than happy to accompany him to exotic places in first class and private jets for over six months. To wear breath taking dresses which cost more than your tuition. To cuddle with him and make out with him. It didn’t really go far than that.

Yet it wasn’t hard to trick yourself into thinking that it was more. That you could convince him to want more with you. What a dumbass you were.

You applied to at least ten jobs, although you didn’t hear back from a single one. You were determined to get back on your feet and get yourself a new apartment. You’ll have to move back to queens or even New Jersey. There was no way you could afford a home in Manhattan. But you didn’t want Steve to get the idea that he’s any less cruel to you just because he let’s you stay in the condo he brought you.

For now you were happy wallowing in your sadness. Eating tubs of Ben and Jerry’s and watching the notebook. Thinking about how love is a lie fed to people since childhood so they don’t realise just how meaningless life is.

You were half sleep when you jerked awake to your intercom harshly buzzing. Grumbling you walked over to your door and pressed the button “Who is it?” You asked your irritation evident in your tone.

“It’s me.” Said the voice that was all too familiar to you. “Let me in please?” He requested desperately.

You let out a sigh pressing the little buzzer to let him in. As much as you loathed you, you loved him even more. It had been over a month, you were longing to see his voice, to talk to him, to smell him, to even just be around him.

You opened the door and let him into your, or his, home. You tried your best to not let him see just how happy you were that he’s in front of you. Instead you filled your eyes and drawled your voice feigning annoyance. “What do you want?”

“I want you back” He stated stalking towards you. “Please. I made a mistake” You had never seen him beg. This was so uncharacteristic of him. And you were going to thoroughly revel in it. You held his gaze, done being a coward.

“No” You simply said. “It’s too little too late”

“Don’t say that” He bent down invading your personal space. “It’s never too late. I – I love you” your jaw dropped as he stammered over the words leaving you shocked. “I’ve loved you for so long. I thought that I could pretend that I didn’t”

“Why?” You wanted to know.

“Because I’ve lost everyone I ever loved. I can’t lose you.” He kissed your knuckles.

“You already have.” But your body betrayed you as you leaned into his touch. You could already feel your resolve crumbling. “I don’t believe you.” You snatched your hands out of his hold. “You’ll change your mind tomorrow.”

“No no I won’t. I swear.” He scrambled to hold your hands again but you moved them out of his reach. It was almost satisfying to have the upper hand. To have him be the vulnerable one. “I’ll show you how serious I am.” He said removing a little red box from his pocket.

“Is that...”

“Yeah” He gave you a small smile. “This isn’t a spur of the moment thing. I’ve thought about this.” He said kneeling in front of you. He opened the box to reveal a solitaire diamond ring adorned by little diamonds on the band. It was simple enough to be classy but flashy enough to be special. “I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. You’ve always held my heart y/n. Will you marry me?” He asked. His voice slightly shaky.

You didn’t need to think about it. You forgave him as soon as you heard his voice. “Yes” You whimpered. You didn’t even know that you had started crying. He stood up on his feet and slid the ring on your ring finger.

You smiled as he kissed you. After so long. It was just a month but it felt like a thousand years. It was as if he was parched and so needy for you. His hands wandering all over your body. He swooped you up in his arms and carried you over to your bedroom. He made quick work of taking off his sweater his jeans and his underwear.

He pulled your long sleep shirt over your head. You tried to hide your breasts from him. Having never been naked in front of anyone you were shy and felt so exposed. “You’re going to be my wife now.” He purred removing your hands and taking you in. He was awestruck. “You’re so beautiful.” He stated mater of factly.

He trailed kisses down your body. Settling between your legs he stared at your heat. You couldn’t tell if he was unsatisfied or not. You gasped as you felt his hot tongue against your warm folds. You squirmed and thrashed. It was so different from when you played with yourself. So much more intense. You whimpered punching the mattress when he pulled away, you instantly missed his mouth. You gasped as you felt his fingers invade your warmth.

He moved up looming over you pushing his fingers in and out of you. “I want to watch you fall apart” He said. His voice laced with lust.

You came all over them screaming as he captured your lips into a bruising kiss. Swallowing your moans and cries.

You were still coming down from your high when he pushed his tip inside you. You gasped. “Shh it’s okay” He cooed kissing your hair “It’ll be okay. Daddy always care of you. You know that right.” He whispered kissing your tears away “I’ll never hurt you again.” He let out a muffled grunt as he completely sheathed himself into you.

He let you get accustomed to his length for a minute before moving. Thrusting leisurely into you. You closed your eyes, holding onto your shoulders. Giving out little hums and mewls, only focusing on the weight of his cock in you, his tip hitting your cervix, and how he brushed against your pussy every time he slid out halfway, only to slid back in again.

“You’re so tight shit.” He cursed against your lips. “I can’t believe. I. Get. to. have. you. forever.” He grunted each word punctuated with a snap of his hips.

He snaked a hand between your bodies and stroked your clit before ruthlessly rolling it in his fingers. It was already so overworked and sensitive. You came clenching around his cock in no time.

Your orgasm set him off. He quickly pulled out, jerking himself off over your stomach you watched through hooded eyes as spurts of his cum painted your stomach. He slumped next to you. His face and neck flushed. “Have to be careful. I’ll use a rubber next time. I’m not ready to share you with anyone just yet” he muttered wiping his shiny forehead with the back of his hand.

He draped his arm across your stomach nuzzling your neck as you stared at your new rock. “You like it?” He asked kissing your throat.

“I love it. I can’t wait to tell my mom” You replied pecking his forehead. “We have to set a date. When do you want it to be? The theme? So many things.”

He hushed you “You don’t have to worry about that. I’ll just hire a wedding planner.”

“What about your father? What if he doesn’t approve of me?” You worried.

“I don’t give two shits about his opinion.” He grumbled.

And you couldn’t help but giggle at that. It was rare to hear him curse. You couldn’t wait to plan your wedding and your life together.

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[smallpagan]

hey, there! i hope you're doing well! can i have a reading on how the rest of the year's gonna look for me? tysm for doing this! - s♐

Hello! I'm doing well, thank you ☺

Let's see what the cards have for you!

Bullet points are the cards explained, bottom is the summary.

Reversed 10 of Cups is a card full of promise and joy. This card points to happiness in general, but also carries the warning not to overlook the happiness already in your life. Be happy for what you have, and live for today.

Reversed 10 of Wands showing up suggests you may be tired, dealing with delays, or feeling overstretched. This is probably not something to push through, but to take a small break. Even if it's just a hour or so to just de stress. It's also important that you are completely honest with yourself and everyone around you right now. If you feel that someone who is important to you is being dishonest, be 100% certain before confronting anyone. Communicate about these feelings with the person they come from. Although it is not a comfortable conversation, it is important.

Reversed Ace of Swords in general, indicates that you need to be careful about illusions. It is very easy to trust people who are untrustworthy, it is very easy to think that a get rich quick scheme may actually work. Be thoughtful and cautious. When this card appears, it can also be a warning that something is not as positive as it seems. Seek outside input from trusted friends.

Reversed Knight of Swords The reversed Knight of Swords can indicate that you need to be on your guard, someone may come into your life who is not trustworthy that may steal your energy, information, or ideas. If you have any traveling coming up, prepare for it to take longer than expected. Be cautious about sharing important information! No need to be paranoid, but there is a need to be prudent.

Reversed 7 of Swords reminds us that our actions have consequences. If you get this card and you are tempted to cheat or take shortcuts in some way, this card gives a clear statement that you are going to get caught- simple as that. if you have found that someone in your life is cheating you in any way, by no means can you simply let it go. They must be called to account, if you are to keep this relationship. (of course this does not mean you should assume that someone is cheating you!! This only applies if you know for a fact that they are) This card also says it's a time to think carefully about the way things are supposed to be done, and whether or not you are meeting that standard. It may be time to clean up your act. It may, also be time you confront others about cleaning up their act. Take things one step at a time and don't try to do everything at once. You already know where the most important changes need to be made.

The amount of swords in this reading suggest primarily mental struggles, conflict and arguments, and decisions that must be made. They also warn you to be more cautious of the world around you.

Summary:

A bit dark, isn't it? What I get from this reading is that you have a long year ahead of you. There's a very paranoid sort of theme going on here. You will likely (if not currently) find a time when you don't know who you can turn to. Don't lash out because of this though, be patient. Take your time, communicate with friends and family. If you suspect someone is being dishonest, talk about it, in a constructive manner. Again, it's not the most comfortable thing in the world, but these are very important conversations to have. I believe that of you do this, any dishonest people will be found out and you can decide what to do with them then. Although short cuts are tempting, I would suggest you steer clear of them this year. It is not the time. Do things honestly and correctly, especially when it comes to school/careers and relationships! Above all though, take some time for yourself, even just a hour or so before you go to sleep, relax and do something you genuinely want to. You should also take time to look inwards on yourself, see what work there is to be done. Facing our flaws and being honest with ourselves is hard, but it is important. Listen to the Reversed 10 of Cups, and do not overlook the happiness you already have, you'll find that recognising the good days will make the bad less awful as a whole. Try to make your own good days as well, by doing things you like when the road gets too rocky.

Agh, I hate when readings are a bit harsh like this. However, I suggest taking this year as a learning experience. Even though things may get hard, you're learning for next time. I hope this reading has helped, and I hope even more that you have a lovely day!! 💛☀

[yourtoradorasextendedwarranty]

Well then.

I recently discovered this "Gem" of an article and oh boy. This is next level insane conspiracy. *The article in question*

https://reclaimthenet.org/no-pixels-for-fascists/

Now the article is not promoting the context in it so much as covering it as a horror story. And at first I believe it to be satire...... But sadly it is not. First if all. Censorship is BAD. Many people will always argue with this because, "hate speech" or, "violent speech" but fact it, the people arguing for censorship so it because they believe that nothing they can or will ever say will be censored. Fun fact mind you. The term, "useful idiot" plays a big part here. See, people in powerful places don't ACTUALLY care about you or your views. They care about power. Consider for a moment why EA is backing this campaign. EA is a game publishing company that has been in hot water MANY times over the past several years. Up to and including incidents like putting out a game that was supposed to have some level of historical accuracy, but with "their version of history". Then there was the loot boxes controversy that literally started a legal war against predatory loot boxes in games, of which EA is literally the worst offender.

Now with all of this in mind realize something VERY specific. Many people that were "right wing" were very much not happy about the "our version of history" crap because it was not how the franchise had been treated prior. ""Left wing" people were mostly against the whole predatory loot boxes thing. Grant you yes, there was a lot of cross over, but fundamentally these were split issues. Now consider for a moment what some people consider to be fascist in modern culture. It's pretty broad. And it has been escaping it's proper meaning by a long shot. But with all of this said, something people neglect to realize is that totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and fascism are all basically the same. And all involve one fundamental truth. Absolute Control.........by ANY means necessary. Censorship is authoritarian by nature. Because when you can't speak, you can't spread ideas. Imagine for a moment Progressives, you finally get free speech removed. FINALLY these "right wing Nazis" can't spread their hate messages any more out of fear of fines, jail, or imprisonment. What doth the governing bodies do next? Maybe they ban protests. Maybe they don't ACTUALLY like gay people and ban pride parades or maybe remove gay marriage. And you think to yourself, "THEY CAN'T DO THAT! THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED T-". Yes they are. You literally handed them the keys and papers to the car....... And handed over your spares while you were at it. Meaning it's theirs now. They don't have to answer to you any more.

And that's the point. You THINK you can just take away people's ability to speak because you don't agree with them, but who's speech do you think they come for next? The people who helped put them in power. The people that handed them the keys. WHY?! You might ask? Because at that point, YOU are the biggest threat to them. You are the loud, violent, useful idiots that wished for absolute control over speech to adhere to your ,"moral compass". News flash. That power? Is all encompassing. And does not just go away when someone you won't like takes power. What's more, you actually TRUST many of the people in power at face value as if they actually care about you. They don't! You, to them, are only a means to an end. And think about it really. The biggest road blocks to freedom right now are mostly all people that label themselves, either left wing, or progressives. Any idea why you can't see your own folly? Because you have too much trust in people that have no real moral compass. Consider for a moment what you've been advocating for (not all of you).

Disarming the general public (2A)

Banning certain types of speech (1A)

Give full control of healthcare to the government (which they can then deny you of)

Give full control of production rights (to the people) by proxy also the government

You are literally advocating for the government to have absolute authority over everything. And it's funny too. They've got you believing that, "The rightous path to end *fascism*, patriarchy, racism, and bigotry,-" is to give them the power to make all of that much MUCH worse. What happens when a progressive get into office that is SO progressive, they legalize pedophilia? Maybe beastiality? Guess who speech gets removed next? Everyone against those ideas since one, you no longer HAVE the first amendment to protect you, nor a second to defend yourself. Then after that person, an extremist right wing LITERAL Nazi gets put in power? Guess what? Racism and bigotry are in full swing now. Welcome back to the 1800's. And guess what you can do about it? Absolutely nothing. And you know who's to thank for that? You are.

The above article also goes on to mention this, which...... Is basically insane-

Fact is, contrary to MOST news sources. GG was not a hate movement. The FBI confirmed as much. And calling "Trump and his associates" gamers? They can't even operate FB half the time. Their only experience with gaming is probably Pac Man. Also the article goes on to say "right wing people" are the problem. No they are not. Because of the text I wrote prior to this. Because they SEE the trap and they are the only ones fighting to keep us free. Them and a hand full of centrists and not insane leftists. Also, it bares noting that "right wing" and "left wing" are not the same in the US as they are in other places, but a lot of people don't fully grasp that. People still have this view of "the right" as hillbilly racists, who shoot people because they can, and wish death upon "the gays". But that's a far cry from the bulk of the right in modern days. Because consider for a moment if the left wing was identified by their extreme? Full government control, make people be gay by force, legalize all age dating/sexual acts, let everyone love everyone *most specifically animals*, and killing/imprisoning all "non progressives". That's your fringes.

The reason so many people literally can't open their eyes is because they honestly can't think for themselves. They listen to "news" media to get all their info, even though that info is often doctored to be as woke and untrue as possible. Do you know why? Because activist types of the progressive fringes are the loudest and most entitled of us all. Salon, Kotaku, IGN, Vice, BuzzFeed, Feminist Frequency, Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian, CNN etc. They ALL get their news stories from one another. And they are all activists who want to push a narrative. They have no reason to be honest. The more angry you get reading their stuff, the more you will come back to read their stuff. Basically a loop of hate. Because without it, they'd go out of business. They NEED you to click on, share, and parrot their stories. I mean consider this for a sec. When GG got big, who was it that would have taken the hardest hit from the information found out? Games journalists. Do you know why mainstream news outlets came to their rescue? To paint gamers as all being racist, sexist, bigots? Because if it had come out and gotten attention beyond the gaming sphere that games media was being dishonest and unethical in its practices, how long do you think it would have been until we started to consider the same about mainstream journalism. They KNEW this was bad for them. But they also knew they had dedicated fan bases that would spread their propaganda for them. And they used that. They used that to pin down a few bad actors (the fringe people latching into the coat tails of the movement) to paint the entire movement as hateful. And not only did they succeed in spreading those lies. Now any time they need to make people angry again, or they need something to hide behind, the bring up GG *GamerGate*. Because the article writes itself. And they know by talking about it, they can deflect all forms of criticism. Journalist has sexual assault allegations against them? It's just GG trying to hurt progressives. Black Face? Just a GG lie! They threatened me/my family. It's the perfect shield. So much so, even Hollywood had taken on the mantra. But they took it up a notch to just say, "my movie did bad because sexist man babies". And they all do it. They don't actually CARE about sexism or whatever, but they KNOW, even the mention of "those types" is basically a battle cry to misinformed people that only wish to form a hate mob and enact "justice" on these "bigots". Open your eyes. You're a tool for the rich and powerful and you can't even see it.

[szhmidty]

Man, I'm gonna be honest, "stop talking about racism or the world burns" sounds like a blatant terrorist threat that should be flagrallantly ignored.

"You sure you don't wanna just... let bygones be bygones with that whole abortion-and-ending-marital-rape schtick you feminists got going on? Be a darn shame if Trump were too... pay twitter a visit with some incisive commentary. Maybe just sit your pretty head down and let husbands get a slap on the wrist for raping their wives and you can have your little solar cells."

I understand that isn't a fair characterization, but I really cannot take your rhetoric seriously, here.

I'm not convinced single minded focus would even be useful. Like what do you want, for the dems to go whole hog on environmentalism and nothing else? That might, in a naive sense, be the best course of action, but the fact is you don’t get voted in on a single issue. You don’t get a chance to do anything if you can’t convince the populace to vote you in, and the fact is that the populace at large doesn’t care enough about the environment to vote you in on that alone; half the country doesn’t believe that global warming is even real, and the other half is inconsistent. The people who straight up fully believe we have 12 years to fix as much damage as possible before we get fucked are a small minority.

This just seems like the worst sort of concern trolling: “If you’d stop doing all the stuff I personally dislike, you’d be more effective. I’m just trying to help out."

Politics is hard and slow. Unless you have a dictatorship, turning the mechanisms of government on a dime is just flat out unrealistic as a game plan. You really are stuck doing most of it if you want to be effective; you don’t generally get to pick your pet issue and never address anything else. Political coordination is genuinely difficult to navigate.

Also, remember that Shapiro was responding to AOC. What do you honestly think she should be doing differently, here? As far as I can tell, the GND is the most radical environmental policy to be seriously backed in years, and seems to have a solid chance getting pushed through, and goes well beyond more solar cells. What more do you think she should do?

I do personally think the left should be more effective at dealing with the right’s rhetoric, but I think that should mostly come down to ignoring or mocking the right’s tantrums, then just doing what the left wants to do anyway. Capitulating on everything except climate change almost seems like the most disastrous plan possible. You said it yourself: trump is good at distraction. I think being better at ignoring distractions is far more effective than ceding almost all territory and conveniently giving your opponents a single remaining target.

Edit: while were at this: if you're gonna walk back your steelman of shapiro, maybe also walk back the contempt you expresses for the people criticizing him? That was the actual point I wanted to get across when I first picked this fight. Pretty much everyone knew what he was saying and meant, and mischaracterizing him and calling it the "obvious reading" to criticize others is unfair and dishonest.

The Ben Shapiro Hot Take, “If you think global warming is so deadly, why don’t you bomb India?” actually means “if Progressives thought the end of the world was coming if emissions don’t come under control, they would be acting very differently, therefore, they don’t think that, therefore, it’s not happening.”

This is the obvious reading, and if people like Dr. Remp don’t get it, it’s because they don’t actually understand their opposition as well as they think they do.

If the end of the world is coming, does it matter if orange guy is upset football man won’t stand up?  NO.  There won’t be any football to care about after the cataclysm.

If the end of the world is coming, does it matter if men are caught mansplaining while mansplaying on the train?  NO.  There won’t be anyone to mansplain to after the cataclysm.

If the end of the world is coming, does it matter if people are being excluded from entering the country?  NO.  There won’t be a country for them to enter after the end of the world.

If the end of the world is coming, what is the appropriate budget for making white people aware of their white privilege?  ZERO.  Opportunity cost means that ALL such time and effort is better spent preventing the end of the world, because there won’t be any humans of any races after that point.

But is Shapiro right?

No, actually.

That Progressive Twitter Warriors can’t stop insulting rednecks and boosting identity politics for ten minutes to save the world is not evidence that global warming does not exist.  

This is not evidence about global warming, this is evidence about Progressive Twitter Warriors, and the structures of social status which were constructed on that basis.

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heyyy it's N again! you're welcome and thank you! you are so cute and lovely :) I'll let you know! And ohh I've def met guys that sound like him who can like multiple people at once, but they were super toxic and I'd hope this guy is not like that :/ I'm okay with a general sex card reading, like how will it be, what turns us on, any advice, etc. also weird question but will this be an affectionate relationship? because I am an absolute SUCKER for that!- NC

Hello, N! Thanks, angel! You’re cute too <3 Let’s see if this new guy will be the one for you!

About your sex life with him: The Magician, Eight of Cups, Nine of Pentacles, Eight of Wands.

Your next boyfriend has a knack for everything related to sex life. Therefore, he may have had several relationships before being with you. The sexual part of the relationship is very important to him, so he will put a lot of interest in ensuring that your sex life is good and satisfying for both of you. Your next boyfriend may have some fear of mixing sex with emotions because of past trauma or relationships where he may have had a really bad time. He will not mix feelings with sex but will focus on enjoying the pleasure of sex, so he can be a little mellow during your intimate relationships and not say loving words or phrases.

However, your next boyfriend will always adore you. He will make sure to make you feel good and show you how much he adores you and your body. Something like making you understand how beautiful your body is and how much he enjoys seeing you. Also, I feel like she sees you as a very sensual woman and having you naked by her side is a pleasure.

Sometimes you can both enjoy a quick sexual encounter. The idea of ​​fast and dirty is present in this question, so the anxiety of wanting to go directly to penetration can make you have a little chaotic sex. However, you both have to be careful not to leave your partner unsatisfied by having sex too fast and ending too soon. On the other hand, your next boyfriend will enjoy bringing out his most primal instincts in these types of situations.

Turns on: Eight of Pentacles, Nine of Wands, Nine of Cups, Seven of Pentacles, Two of Swords.

Having you blindfolded and hands immobilized can turn him on a lot. It can also be a practice he wants to live during your sexual practices. He doesn't come across as overly dominant a man, so being passive from time to time can happen on his part as well.

Your next boyfriend can use sex as an outlet. When he's stressed or tired, your guy will use sex to make himself feel better. Something like an antidote to the pain of daily responsibilities. Sex is an anti-stress method for him. The idea of ​​sadomasochism comes up several times, although your next boyfriend may enjoy giving it and receiving it. The fact of getting excited by receiving or hitting your body, but nothing aggressive because the cards that appear don’t convey aggressive practices. Possibly some spanking or similar.

Also, something that excites your boy a lot is the fulfillment of all his fantasies. He can have sexual fantasies galore and knowing that you are willing to fulfill them will make him see the stars. As time goes on, your boyfriend will start to be more open about his feelings during your intimate encounters. He may have some confidence issues, so patience and time will help you understand him a bit more.

Lastly, your boy will really enjoy seeing you aroused. Seeing yourself "working" can be a turning point for him. The fact of recording videos for him or having sex through facetime, for example. However, he really enjoys bothering you and making you wait to fulfill your wishes. You can especially enjoy teasing or edging a lot.

Advise: Four of Cups, The Chariot, Page of Pentacles (reversed), The Hanged Man (reversed), Eight of Swords (reversed), The Judgement (reversed), Six of Cups.

Avoid closing in on yourself and not expressing your needs. Don’t be afraid to try things for fear of not being enough or getting hurt, since you can miss many positive experiences out of fear. Trust is very important. Both of you must work on the trust you have in each other in order to have a healthy and balanced sexual life. The sexual attraction between the two is evident with the appearance of The Chariot, but this card asks you to be careful with being interested in several people at the same time. The possibility of infidelity or having several relationships at the same time exists, so you must be completely honest with your partner and expose the limits of your relationship. For example, talk about what kind of relationship you want to have with him. It is possible that someone from the past in your next boyfriend's life may appear during your relationship. The most important thing is to avoid dishonest attitudes and lies that can later create great disappointment in the other.

Pressure will never be positive for your relationship, so pressuring your next boyfriend on any topic can create a disunity between you. Dialogue is essential, but both of you have to be patient and wait for the right moment to speak. Don’t pressure the other to speak. However, it is also not positive to perpetuate a situation of indecision between the two of you and let the problem resolve itself over time, since both of you can get tired of that type of relationship in the future. The dialogue has to help you understand that, even if you think or have different personalities, the relationship can work. Disunity and subsequent breakup will occur if both of you don’t know how to work together and you don’t have the same goal as a romantic partner. Therefore, learning from mistakes and using them to improve and redirect the relationship towards the future will be essential for your relationship to continue over time. The past should be used to improve and know where we have been wrong, but never to get stuck in the past and, therefore, in resentment or longing.

About your relationship being affectionate: Knight of Swords, King of Swords, Two of Pentacles, The Hermit (reversed).

As I have mentioned before, your next one is not too affectionate with you. I see him as a man more mental than affectionate, something like enjoying more expressing how he feels than showing you through caresses or kisses. However, the cards recommend expressing your needs to your next boyfriend and asking for a fair balance for both of you on that love or affection you want from her through caresses or physical contact. Your next boyfriend is a bit cold, although I feel like it may be something that will gradually disappear.

You are both different people, and your next boyfriend may have trouble expressing himself. Both of you may have difficulties understanding each other and he will evade and may withdraw into himself instead of talking about things and looking for a solution. I feel like your next boyfriend may have trust issues and the fear of opening up causes him to isolate himself from everyone who wants to meet him.

Good luck, angel!

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