#not the Americans
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hijodelagua · 7 months ago
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Happy Victory Day!
(Lights in the Brandemburg gate were hacked in the eve of the 9th of May of 2024 to celebrate)
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lesbianslovenamari · 4 months ago
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This whole thing about Americanisation is really important I’m glad some people here have explained it so well
DO NOT LET SOCIAL MEDIA TURN YOU INTO AN AMERICAN
#I’m lucky enough to come from cultures that are still quite prominent#I recognise that as a massive privilege#and it saddens me that even despite this I see Americanisation in my surroundings every hour of every day#especially on the internet#America = default#I genuinely hated Americans for a while because of that but obviously now I recognise it’s not my place to do so#it’s the Americanisation that pisses me off#not the Americans#I remember people would relentlessly mock the French after finding out there was rule about having to show a certain amount of French media#in radiostations and such#people would come up to me and ask about and make fun of it#‘the French are so arrogant/self-obsessed’#‘they can’t allow other cultures into their mainstream’#fun fact. the amount of French music that legally has to be played on radio stations in France is 20%#20%#because whenever you tune in to French radio it’s English (American) songs over and over again#the minimum is 20% because if it wasn’t it would be less#AUGH#anyways#most big French artists end up having at least some English in their music#and as I said before this is an example of one of the countries which has had its culture Americanised or suppressed the LEASR#LEAST*#When kids ask why everyone doesn’t speak the same language the answer is always ‘to keep our cultures intact’ or because we’d have to force#it onto people#so I find it terrifying that nowadays everyone from every country is expected to speak English at least enough to hold a conversation with#tourists#<- end rant#lesbianslovenamari
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leebrontide · 3 months ago
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Ok so my kid had an ear infection, right? As kids often do.
The doctor scraped out a bit of earwax to have a better look inside.
I was sent a bill for $200 PER EAR for this 5 second procedure which I did not give permission for them to do.
That was key- they did not ASK me if they could do this "procedure". And, as I OWN a medical practice (it's me. The medical practice is me, sitting in my house on video calls) I knew to call them when this bill came in to be like "You did not obtain informed consent for this procedure, and it was not en emergency procedure. You had full ability to gain my consent and didn't. I'm not paying."
And the massive hospital who owned the bill said "yuh-huh you do have to pay."
And I said "I own a practice. I know these laws. I do not owe you money for this."
And they conducted an "internal review" and SURPRISE! Decided I totally owed them money and they had never done anything wrong ever.
And so I called my state's Attorney General office, and explained the situation because, as I mentioned, I know the law. The AG got in touch within a couple days to say they were taking the case and would send the massive hospital conglomerate a knock it off, guys letter.
Lo and Behold, today I have a letter where said hospital graciously has agreed to forfeit the payment.
"How not to get screwed over by companies" should be part of civics class.
Know your rights and know who to call when they're infringed on. This whole process cost me $0 and honestly less effort than I would have expected.
May this knowledge find its way to someone else who can use it.
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magic-can · 20 days ago
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Senators are going to vote on whether or not we should continue to send aid to Israel on Wednesday, November 13th. Call them, bombard their phone lines with calls. Every fucking day. We have a chance of doing something about this.
EDIT: the vote will be the week after the 13th, so as of today, the 14th, we still have time to call them
While you are at it, please share @zinaanqar ‘s campaign (link here)
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bump-inthe-night · 23 days ago
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If it makes any of you feel better, Donald Trump will have an uphill battle to change the constitution. He will need:
-2/3 of Senators (67)
-2/3 of the House of Representatives (290)
-3/4 of the states (38)
In 2026, 33 senate seats will be up for grabs, and we’ll be able to vote for people who are against Trump and his ideals.
Breathe and remain hopeful because it’s not over. We can still fight and make Trump’s last four years hell.
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runephoenix6769 · 30 days ago
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To all Americans out there:
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johnny-depp-is-loved · 23 days ago
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Please, spread this for those who might need it right now
U.S. suicide hotline: call or text 988 (available 24 hours)
U.S. trans lifeline: (877) 565-8860 (when you call, you’ll speak to a trans/nonbinary peer operator. full anonymity and confidentiality)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – provides 24/7 confidential support and referrals for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders, including panic attacks and anxiety.
LGBT National Help Center: (888) 843-4564
Trevor Project: Call (866) 488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online.
Take care of yourself and each other. Please stay safe ♡
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vrepit-salt · 23 days ago
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thepromiscuousfinger · 5 months ago
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I love very specific cakes
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caleohateclub · 23 days ago
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new reason to stay alive: outlive the trump presidency. In fact, outlive Trump. He isn’t immortal. We can live to see the day he's guaranteed to never be in office ever again and we can make sure he knows that he'll never have enough power to kill you
stay strong, friends, this isn't your fault
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batboyblog · 5 months ago
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President Biden's plan for the first 100 days of his next term:
—Restore Roe v. Wade
—Sign John Lewis Voting Rights Act
—Expand Social Security and Medicare
—End all medical debt
—Raise the minimum wage
—Pass the PRO Act for workers
—Ban assault weapons
—Lead the world on clean energy
—Permanent child tax credit
—$35 insulin cap for all
—Build more housing
—Invest in child care and elder care
you want that? FIGHT! for it, check if you're registered to vote and then find a way to volunteer, everyone can make a difference everyone!
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weepingwidar · 2 months ago
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Lydia Pettit (American, 1991) - Entry Points (2024)
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animusrox · 7 months ago
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"You Missed the Point by Idolizing Them" Starter Pack
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zzoupz · 13 days ago
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love the iconic duo of a psychopathic/schizophrenic individual and the colleague he's jealous of who he hurted and ended up regretting then had a mental breakdown about it
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stolen-stardust · 4 months ago
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