MFRC (MFT, 2004) Subset of the Moral Foundations Reddit Corpus (MFRC) derived from annotator00 under the Moral Foundations Theory (MFT), containing Reddit posts labeled with their corresponding moral foundations for moral language analysis. text###subreddit###bucket###values###intensity > Valls is such a disgusting traitor to his own party He helped Macron to win, thought.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Melenchon's party said they'll hold an internal referendum to decide if they'll "strongly endorse" Macron or having no official position (but still wouldn't support Le Pen)###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Everything you're listing as problems with neoliberalism are the consequences of neoliberal principles *not* being upheld by fascists, mercantilists, oligarchs, Marxists, and racists. How deluded do you have to be to blame Nazis and slavery on inclusive democratic capitalist states? Surveys indicate that Macron's party will win a plurality in the legislative elections and the exit polls I've seen indicate the majority of people who voted for him voted for him because they liked him (shocking, I know). You might want to reevaluate why you think this just happened and why your socialists were eliminated in the first round.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] There is a difference between self censorship and government censorship of a political opinion. I don't like Le Pen, but using an anti expression law to get rid of political dissent doesn't seem very liberal.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Please note that polls are comfortably paid by the same who have an interest in seing Macron win (90 of media is owned by billionaires in France).###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] They're not independentists, they're autonomists. And they go ALONG everything Le Pen represents, especially her hatred for Muslims and Arabs. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] > Macron is warning people of other nations that he will use the power of the French Presidency to disrupt their lives to appease his globalist masters. If true, it could be dangerous - because France has a nuclear weapon. And people like future president has an ability to push a button.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Yes, Le Pen might have been subjectively worse, but people hold very legitimate concerns about and objections to for example the European Union. There's nothing subjective about fascism's abhorrence, and there are no legitimate objections to European unity. Nationalism is in the dustbin of history, we can't allow separatists and racists to ever regain legitimacy again.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Merkel and Macron are both pro EU, and they need to show the remaining members that their actions are not without consequences. If the UK will not comply with EU regulations, then I believe they will stand alone from a trade perspective. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's surprising how many people don't understand their motives. They have stated it as plainly as they can. Their goal is to overthrow the western-friendly governments in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, etc, so they can create the "Islamic State". To do this, they must have people on their side. Terrorism creates the hate needed so that their own people will have to pick sides - us or them. So does Le Pen. It's very simple.. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I was Hamon until the first debate, then Mélenchon's proposed sixth republic completely swayed me to him, and from the polls it appears that I am not the only one.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] He's not saying that this was an inside job by Le Pen's campaign, if that's what you're assuming. I believe he's saying that terrorists timed it this way to stoke fear which would improve Le Pens chances and increase support for the far-right, because a stronger far-right gives terrorists a bigger enemy, making them stronger in turn. Doesn't seem that unreasonable to me.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Trump, Le Pen and UKIP supporters seem perfectly happy that Putin's people have tried and in many cases succeeded in hacking Democracy around the world. There are costs to letting Putin's policies go unchecked and these poor people are paying them.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] >Next week, I will be joining President Hollande and world leaders in Paris for the global climate conference. What a powerful rebuke to the terrorists it will be when the world stands as one and shows that we will not be deterred from building a better future for our children. [Real Obama quote](http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/261193-obama-climate-conference-is-powerful-rebuke-to-terrorists)###Conservative###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] And you just choose to ignore things like Le Pen refusing police summons to explain misuse of funds? ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] [Le Pen said that the ban will also apply to citizens of the U.S. and North African countries, but that dual citizens of the EU and of Russia, which she said is part of she termed the "Europe of nations," will be exempted.] (http://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/1.770915) Israel will not be exempted, she wants all French Jews to give up Israeli citizenship. "In an interview with Israel’s Channel 2, Le Pen expressed support for banning the wearing of yarmulkes as part of her broader effort to outlaw religious symbols in public."###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah same here, nobody talks about people in the center because they are usually well off and don't spend they entire time complaining how everything is terrible. Macron was voted in office by the cities and the well educated in majority (ie: the France that does well, the France that works).###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I thought the mythical "Bernie Bros" were all raving sexists that couldn't bare the thought of a female president? Shouldn't the identity politics crowd at the The Daily Beast and similar publications be all over the thought of the vagina wielding Le Pen becoming president? Is it not her turn?###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] By giving a public endorsement? Did he do anything else to "meddle" with the election? Why would the French people care what a former president from a different country thinks? And this is after Trump "meddled" by endorsing Le Pen, correct? I don't quite see the issue here###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Nationalism is not bad until it jumps off the limits. I am for civic nationalism, non-xenophobic and non-chauvinistic form of it. I respect that you want to save your language, culture or even identity. But you already accepted many immigrants, why marginalize them or treat like shit? Today I heard from Le Pen's speech when she said minorities should melt in society and take French names, forget their culture, acknowledging it might be difficult. That is not normal!###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] The situation in France is very worrying - isn't it obvious that, if Macron wins, we're going to end up with a stronger FN after Macron's status-quo policies continue to fail to address the obvious class and racial antagonisms there? At best France buys itself five years, IMO###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah they should try the [final solution Le pen's family has been supporting since forever.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holocaust) Her family is a bunch of deniers that sold out their fellow french to the nazis.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I can trust Macron in keeping France stable for the time being, but I can't trust him as much in taking France to where he wants it to go. Seriously, if Fillon weren't dogged by scandal early in the election, I would have thrown my full support for his election. (and I still do)###Conservative###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] This makes me very happy, but I hope Macron will be modest enough to understand that he mostly won because Le Pen was his adversary. He needs to prove his qualities not just to Le Pens supporters, but very much to the voters of Fillon, Melenchon, Hamon as well. A lot of work still to do. Good luck "Macaron"! ###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Melenchon is far-left. I didn't say Fillon is far-right, I say he appropriated some of their rhetoric. [Listen to Fillon on Islam](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcjSPtmVw4). Was he saying this before Le Pen? - "I want strict administrative control over the Islamic faith" - "Islamic totalitarianism is comparable to Nazism"###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Marine Le Pen has overtly expressed her admiration and affection towards Donald Trump. Meanwhile, it would seem that Donald Trump and his administration are very hostile/contemptuous of the European Union as a whole. What is your personal opinion on Donald Trump and his attitude towards Europe? ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You mean you don't believe Russia is trying to push their paid for candidate in Le Pen? They're not trying to break up their geopolitical enemy the EU? They're not continuing their domestic propaganda internationally? Are you paid for or stupid?###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] you must say it 10 times to make it true, magic number. Where is Fillon in your theory, they're afraid he will win too ? How is that persecution when you chase people doing crime. If you cheat, you shouldn't be allowed to run for the fucking highest job in the country (true for everyone without exception).###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why? Because he's arguing that laws that cover child/bestiality pornography apply to other speech as well? Like I asked him, find me a case that actually applies these laws to speech, rather than a work. You know, like the original argument was about, how we have freedom of speech in America, since this thread is about Le Pen losing protections because of something she said.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hollande wasn't really a model of moral integrity. Most of the left thinks he was a traitor to the values he ran on. They are much more upset about this than an affair.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Le Pen and her party are confirmed antisemites. Don't think we are so stupid that the far right neonazis can dress up their rhetoric a bit and replace the anti-Jew talk with anti-Muslim talk and everyone will just pretend they are now "conservative anti-immigration activists concerned about preserving European culture" instead of fascistic neo-Nazi outcasts. People who are racist and bigoted and try to dehumanize one particular group of people aren't going to be much different with other groups outside of their own.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Best of luck and wishes to French president Macron with his new Parliamentary mandate. P.S recreate the cult of the Supreme Being. Renew faith in the "watchmaker god", it's actually a pretty fucking awesome concept. Which is like a combination of scientist atheist with papal theology, it's fascinating. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Trump likes Erdogan(1),Putin(1.25),Duterte(0.8),Le Pen(0.2),Orban(0.25),Jinping(1.5) and has spoken favourable of Kim Jong Un(2). that makes him a 7 on the hegekan dictator scale.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No, he isn't, and no, "policies" don't make people commit terrorist attacks. You know that's not sexism. I refuse to believe even a TD poster is that retarded. If not voting for Le Pen is sexist, then so was not voting for Hillary. At least use your bullshit logic consistently.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Because people here support Macron's positions and general ideology. Hence wild celebrations, because the most preferred candidate won.###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] British people don't agree https://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/02/07/british-press-most-right-wing-europe/ Our press is considered to have the most right wing bias in Europe, and considering we already have a somewhat conservative population relative to Europe that's big. Our left wing paper (the guardian) has been vocally against all the major left wing candidates in recent memory (Sanders, Corbyn, Melenchon). Rupert Murdoch and Lord Rothermere, two notorious right wingers, control the majority (52%) of our published media. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I too don't know if this is what Macron is talking about, but check out [Germany's electoral system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_system_of_Germany). It means you still get local representation, but the overall number from each party is actually proportional to their share of the vote too. [Bonus CGPGrey video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0I-sdoSXU).###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I genuinely don't understand your comment. If anything, Le Pen very clearly is the candidate of segregation. You can debate whether or not she is racist, but I really don't see how she could be the anti-racism candidate.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not this time. She will win in the long run though because Macron's policies will be ineffective against deindustrialization, terrorism and social unrest. Europe needs now "an iron hand in a velvet glove" immigration policy - admit only people who want to become Europeans and expect unconditional loyalty to the society.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Or - or - assclowns like Le Pen and Farage could have demonstrated that they have ethics and morals by refuse to use money they've received *from the very institution they're trying to destroy*. That they did not shows exactly what sort of power-hungry hypocrites they are.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Can you point me to those comments? Because I see no such thing. I see people tired of the empty words of Merkel+Hollande. I see people done with the EU. I see people who don't want thousands upon thousands of immigrants spreading across Europe without the authorities being able to track and identify them. But I don't see racism, or xenophobia, or 'islamophobia'. ###europe###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Who would have thought it would take a French president to make Ireland leave the EU? Keep it up Macron.... As I've said before: Nobody gave a shit about our low tax rate until it started working out for us. Now that we're becoming a rich country the rest of the EU countries are looking at us like a meal ticket! Get fucked...###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Bravo Macron! This is a very good start on making our society equal. I hope he pushes just as hard for more gender parity among laborers, waste management and sanitation workers, and combat soldiers. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] The reddit admins can ban us, but we will never stop upmacroning everything.###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I'll be blunt. I don't care whether a government (Macron's or anyone else's) has gender parity in its cabinet, all I actually hope is that the best people are chosen, regardless of having a wiener or not. For me this is what equality should be like###europe###French politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] >and would give Le Pen the right to incite direct action in the streets to overthrow Macron. Damn, didn't think of that.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Sexism. But don't ask why these sexists all support Le Pen, bigot.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Equality]###[Not Confident] Because totalitarians by definition do not want limits to their authority. Le Pen can't have that pesky EU human rights and free movement getting in the of her crusade against minorities.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > That is stupid and could be abused heavily. There are good reasons we give politicians immunity. Because corruption isn't abused heavily. > The far simpler solution would be to encourage people to not vote for corrupt people. Didn't work for Le Pen or Fillon.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Going by precedent, hasn't pretty much every mainstream ideology with a significant amount of power have atrocities associated with it? Islam, Christianity, communism, socialism, Facism, capitalism, etc. And that's assuming Le Pen is fascist, which is shaky by all definitions. Nationalist would be more accurate. If the protest is counterproductive, I.e pushing people towards the thing they're trying to protest (as honestly I can't see how it would do the opposite), isn't that equally "bad" if not worse?###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Isis has claimed tens of terrorist attacks in Europe, particularly France over the past few years. I find it strange that people who defend Macron don't show any concern.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I don't support Le Pen's politics, but when the political elite so obviously is conspiring to take her down like this, i can't help but support the underdog. Threaten her with jail for telling the truth. Wtf France.. And they think this will hurt Le Pen? You are creating a martyr.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen has said nothing to suggest she would ban French citizens from practicing their own religions. She supports a ban on veils (a method of extreme sexism from the conservative muslim community) and less religion in public. However, she has also been equally critical of the pope and Christianity. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/frances-marine-le-pen-church-hierarchy-today-interferes-in-everything-excep###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Le Pen isn't popular yet she's a day away from possibly winning the election. How does that make sense in your mind? Yes she's a nationalist but what did she say that's racist? Being patriotic, caring about your nation's sovereignty and wanting to preserve a millenia's worth of French heritage, culture and tradition is not racist. ###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] The proceedings were delayed because Marine Le Pen was hiding behind her EU immunity to escape french laws. I find it funny how a politician who is said to be strong on nationalism and the rule of law used EU laws to hide from French laws.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You realize by insisting we call actual-fascists like Le Pen "not fascists," you are only making it easier for future fascists to rise to power, right?###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I'll say if it's good or bad depends on outcomes. If Macron is able to deliver from this, it's good. If not than it just encourages simplistic solutions and anti-establishment fervor, and is thus a net bad. But we supported Macron because he's least bad. And that's something that this sub is unashamedly proud to do.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think these kinds of disparities are much harder for people to see and acknowledge. Ideally, we'd be treating everyone like this. It's pretty obviously not as simple as "Liking Le Pen and Trump means you murder people," we know plenty of people who do one without the other, and besides, he could have a brain tumor or something, who knows. The issue is that not everyone is given the same consideration. If this was a recently-arrived Syrian immigrant, I doubt the consensus on reddit would require that standard of proof be met before it became "Yup, sectarian violence, figures."###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > Say goodbye to workers rights, human rights, healthcare, consumer rights or anything that doesn't benefit the very rich. Oh this I agree with, absolutely, they're proper conservative right wingers, and I'm sure they blame the immigrants and EU for all the problems in the country. But that is not the same thing as fascism, which is what Putin represents, or wannabe-fascism that is Trump and Le Pen.###europe###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] authoritarian rule by a far-right demagogue whose support is built on the fear and hatred of specific groups of people, no? sounds like Le Pen to me. oh and don't forget the Vichy apologism###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Macron was always going to have to fight the unions. I doubt special interests are going to be enough to stop his agenda. He has broad approval and LREM grip on power is strong enough right now that I doubt anything short of a general strike can stop them. At least in these early days it'll be very hard to form serious opposition.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] If anything, this attack means they are absolutely not intimidated by her. If they had any fear Le Pen would hurt them, they'd stay away from the spotlight. Le Pen represents an opportunity for Daesh to get more fanatics through racism, Daesh is an opportunity for Le Pen to get more voices, and more repressive powers if she's elected.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Swedish politician are always under watch. They can't do a single thing and spend a single penny without justification. Which makes Sweden one of the least corrupted country in the world : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Islamic radicals want Le Pen to win. Muslims living in the West in cooperation and peace with Westerners (who are engaged in "wars against Islam" in Iraq , Yemen , Syria, etc) are apostates . They don't care about the welfare of Muslims in a secular France . Islamic radicals and right wing nationalist radicals both want a clash of civilizations and a "purification" of their lands. One from secularism/western democracy, the other from Muslim immigrants###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > You know it's about French election ? It is. And sure, it's true. There's as much push from the Russia media as there is from the French media pushing globalism and liberalism upon its own people and their neighbours. Are RT doing more propaganda than the French or British media? No. Are they doing it better? Probably. This is what upsets Macron, Merkel, Junker and the rest. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Because Le Pen fits their narrative about western society. They want confrontation between muslims and non-muslim, and it's easier with a christian leader willing to confront muslims.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You expected the frenchpeople to be shitty human beings that react with xenophobia to any attack pandering directly to the ISIS agenda? Nah. Us europeans are less individualistic and know that together we are stronger. Le Pen would have destroyed Europe and condemned us to political irrevelance in the long term all while not doing anything against terrorism (controlling borders? Have you fucking seen french borders with the rest of continental EU? That's impossible!) except ramping up xenophobia, which in turn will increase racial tensions and make France a nicer breeding place for more ISIS supporters.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] It's also an absolute open secret Putin has been bankrolling Le Pen. Russia has foreign policy objectives, and like every other major world power they try to use whatever means possible to achieve them. Occam's Razor doesn't rule out this one. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dismissing and marginalising points of view as irrational doesnt solve the issue. You cannot, as you have argued, dismiss these opinions as sexism and prejudice when the issue itself was brought up through macrons actions. There needs to be absolute explanations, and reasoning, for their appointment. It could very well be that exactly 50% of the people considered the best for their job were women, but mentioning gender parity only muddies the water with regards to this. People are demanding transparency, not men in these positions. Again, its not sexism, or irrational. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Hollande actually tried that and it partially split the PS, the most popular member of the government ended up quitting after this. Basically the law could only apply to dual citizens as you aren't allowed to make people stateless. This was seen as discrimination to dual citizens in France. The law wasn't very popular with conservatives either as it didn't seem to change much. ###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Boston seems like a great city to study in. You're right about Brexit making the UK such a big IF, it's a shame because the UK could've literally been the leader of the bloc, but apparenty having less immigrants was more important than their economy, geopolitical power and reputation — such patriots. I'm interested to see how France turns around with Macron in power, since he's the most liberal president they've ever had. I'm hoping that Macron and Merkel use the unpredictability of our idiotic president to their advantage and push for a federal Europe. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > And they told me that if Macron wins, then that means that France voted for the very candidate who represents ***the system that everybody's revolting against*** TIL everybody = [34.2%](http://i.imgur.com/wMdHtD3.jpg)###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > France has suffered way too many terrorist attacks to label Le Pen supporters as "racist" or "extreme." Those two have nothing to do with each other. There could have been a million terrorist attacks in France, and saying racist stuff would still be racist. Voting for an authoritarian flirting with fascist, backed by Putin is not a reasonable reaction to being pissed off. It's like saying *Paris has way too much traffic to label car bombers "violent" or "extreme."*###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Melenchon was not the socialist pick. Hamon didn't act as a spoiler (If Hamon voters wanted to vote for Mélenchon, they would have done that). Those who wanted Hamon to step down were Melenchon supporters. There's no party to split between Hamon and Melenchon because Melenchon is not socialist.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] How can people be so vocally anti-EU and not know that it has a parliament full of democratically-voted representatives? Hell, isn't Le Penn a MEP?!###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] "We can't let muslims in because they will try and take our liberties!" So what should we do? "Take away our liberties!" Wow good thinking Le Pen###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Le Pen broke French law and was hiding behind her EU immunity to refuse to cooperate (or even meet) the police. But isnt that literally the point of immunity? Like, when they passed that law to grant the immunity, isnt the entire point that it protects you from having to deal with the police? Im not sure I understand.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] ROFL, to call Macron as anti-establishment as Trump is absurd. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The comments in this thread kind of show the issue everyone has. It isn't that the guy doesn't understand the EU contrary to the comments it is a display of frustration on Germany's influence in the EU. Comments fall on tone deaf ears its abit cringy to see the responses of a legal check ur facts answer that do not even impact the frustration of the issue. For me to see Germany endorse any French leader even Le pen is quite disturbing for me, we can decide all ourself on our own leader without an endorsement from another country.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] there is nothing to debunk actually, some pretty bad emails in there and the macron campaign confirmed the hack, I fear this could be the nail in the coffin. And if Macron wins, I think it's safe to say there will be an investigation immediately because campaign rules have been broken.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Don't underestimate them. I'm sure at least some of them are aware of the cultural differences and they might be able to count on the support of Le Pen supporters in France. They might not get anywhere in /r/france but that doesn't mean they won't be able to reach French people via news sites comment sections or facebook.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Every presidential candidate have friends among these 9 billionaires and some media pandering to them and their voters. Even François "I hate finance" Hollande was friend with de Lacharrière and Niel supported him while Hamon is dating a LVMH high executive. Let's not talk about Le Pen who's a Putin spokesperson at this point. Also Drahi and Dassault aren't supporting him, they're supporting Fillon/Les Républicains. Just watch BFM TV, read Le Point, Le Figaro to see them overly criticizing Macron and defending Fillon, same for Lagardère's Paris Match/RMC or Bolloré's iTélé.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] melenchon supporters were more likely to support macron then fillion, but clearly the right wing benefits cutters are clearly the superior option and it's not like Melenchon tried to coup the party into his vision, he left and started a new party because he didn't follow the old one, so from the oddly personal view that liberals have on bernie doesn't even apply.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I cannot speak to that. But Le Pen is not a foreign diplomat, so she is not immune to French laws.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Probally. They used to be the third party in Germany. Always in power and decided whether CDU or SPD governed. It seems they might have a comeback right now with the Macronism and the fear of populism. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She wouldn't be able to do much in terms of legislation, but she would be able to do a lot with the armed forces. The prospect of Le Pen inciting riots in order to send in a contingent of soldiers to clean up the banlieues is equally realistic and scary and would almost certainly lead to Duterte-style human rights violations and civil conflict.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] They weren't accusing the judges. They were just calling Hollande to use his presidential pardon.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >ISIS wants to establish a global caliphate. Actually, they want to establish a caliphate in Dabiq, which is in Syria. Their prophecy requires Muslims to flock to Dabiq where they will fight a decisive war against the armies of Rome (ie. Western powers). Le Pen would be used as a very effective recruiting tool for them. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Higher level of education and more exposure to foreigners leads to less distrust and varied political concerns as opposed to Le Pens narrow hate bait.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] US has not funded voluntary abortion since 1976. Not a single penny, foreign or domestic. PP and these foreign organizations have had to use other sources of aid for that. This policy is a gag order, the organizations cannot even talk about abortion or they lose all US funding for any health services they offer. Furthermore, there's empirical evidence that even the milder pre-Trump MCP lead to skyrocketing rates of STDs, illegal abortions, teenage pregnancies, and maternal deaths in the areas affected by it.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Who's arguing about merits? It's a fact that social democracy isn't sustainable. You can't have a "socialism" that depends on the good will of the capitalist class. That's why thatcher/new Labour/cameron happened, that's why Greece and Spain and the whole of Southern Europe is going under, that's why Mitterrand and Sarkozy and Hollande and Macron happened. Social democracy arose because the Russian revolution inspired genuine fear. In the absence of that fear, they will prod and pull and cut and kill their way to the right. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why would Germany need to? Banks not tanks. They are effectively satelliting European Nations through the ECB and once a united military has come to fruition they will ramp up their spending so they are the biggest contributor, meaning they call the shots. Their final challenge is convincing France to surrender their sovereignty. Macron was the first step towards this goal. Germany had not stopped its pursuit of European hegemony since it formed from the North German Confederation apart from when it was hamstringed by the other European powers (post ww1 and ww2). ###geopolitics###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Macron ran on supporting CETA. And we all support universally accessable education and healthcare, we just think you should pay for it if you have the means to do so.###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] 500 000 civil servants is mind-boggingly immense. That will disrupt how government works in a big way. Already the 2007 RGPP had a detrimental effect on public services. He said he would privatise social security. Then did a U-turn. Other countries can work how they want. I'd rather not have a high level of working poors or going on the path of liberalism. We need reform, Fillon just wants to destroy.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Same with Le Pen. She'd not be worse than Trump, probably less but on the other hand France is a single state and no federalism making room for independent laws and governance like in the USA. ... Or she could be a lot worse we don't know yet.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah, Melenchon's EU reforms are completely silly and would never be accepted. Political control of the ECB (including forcing them to give every EU country unlimited funds), deliberate currency manipulation, ending the EU's free market approach, ending budgeting rules, stuff like that. Cameron tried to cross 1 red line, Melechon is going to cross all the others. https://laec.fr/section/51/plan-a-proposer-une-refondation-democratique-sociale-et-ecologique-des-traites-europeens-par-la-renegociation ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > This has happened to her before when she broke the law previously and was charged and found guilty back then too. It's simple, indeed and you are plainly lying and here it is for the ones that upvoted you for telling a lie: # [Marine Le Pen was NOT found guilty inciting religious hatred before.](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/15/marine-le-pen-not-guilty-inciting-religious-hatred-lyon-french-front-national) So, let's see how sweet undeserved karma works when juxtaposed to the truth and check if you will recuse and apologize for spreading lies? She won't be found guilty this time either IMHO.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Considering the unironic support for Melenchon from /r/WayOfTheBern types, I'm not sure if that's true###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] The most critical bits: >Internet-based dirty tricks only work against voters willing to be misled and weak candidates. >Clinton rejoiced at Macron's victory and what she called a "defeat to those interfering with democracy." Democracy, however, includes a long history of dirty campaigning. The internet toolkit -- call it Russian, alt-right or by any other name -- is far from a superweapon. It's merely a collection of dirty techniques based on modern delivery methods. These methods are not a silver bullet. A country with a healthy political culture and engaged voters can reject them. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Parti Socialiste is the Hollande's party. Hollande was a very unpopular President, so that explains in part why the Party is unpopular. Besides, Hamon, the Socialist candidate who won the Primary elections, was not endorsed by a lot of old Socialist representatives, who preferred endorsing Macron. In my opinion, this treason is responsible for Hamon's very weak score.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Really insane? LIke "not my president" insane? Starting riots and contesting democracy while writing "protect democracy" on transparent? Lets see how Le Pen supporters react to the loss and draw conclusions then yourself. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen can't do anything to ensure safety and security that Macron won't do, or that isn't being done already. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Assuming this is true ([which i don't find likely](http://plus.lefigaro.fr/note/how-does-france-count-its-muslim-population-20110407-435643)), you want to stifle this? How? People are allowed to follow whatever religion they want, are they not? Or would you prefer that france throws out any kind of ideals for "freedom of religion" just for muslims? What you probably mean is that radicalization is a problem, not Islamization. The anti-islam and anti-immigrant rhethoric from Le Pen is only gonna make that worse.###europe###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Wow, big dick Macron isn't wasting any time. I'm glad that Europe is taking leadership because the US clearly cannot.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No no no. The whole family has been sent back to Kosovo, and she did not want to leave her family. Controversy was about: 1) The way she has been 'caught': she was at school while her parents were arrested, so police waited for her at school exit, 2) She was fully integrated, French speaking and good at school. That was such a shock for French people that Francois Hollande, our President at that time, made a public announcement: 'Leonarda Dibrani can come back, alone.' Ok, too late, but don't say she has been deported alone. ###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Macron has ascended! Us peasant filth are not worthy to be in the presence of a God. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] >not being a gay cuck for macron and Trudeau MODS BAN HIM NOW###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's the year 20XX in France. Melenchon is President, and the highest marginal tax rate is 100%. Economists and Arthur Laffer say to Melenchon, "lowering taxes will raise revenues!" But the commies respond "haha dumb conservatives, tax cuts don't pay for themselves." Commies start sharing Goolsbee memes making fun of people who'd lower taxes. Melenchon passes a bill increasing the marginal tax rate to 110%.###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Check out /u/Anotherlink421 comment history. He's a full on bigot. He doesn't want people to believe Le Pen's base supporters are racist because Anotherlink421 is a racist and wants people to excuse racist behaviors. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Crooked Le Pen is trying to get away with your tax money, stealing from the people, lock her up!###europe###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] From my understanding of french politics the right is too small to elect a radical nationalist and the left too fractured to rally around a radical leftist. Sounds good to me. Maybe having rational technocratic centrists run things dor a while isn't so bad. Right of center or left of center doesn't really matter. Western civilization doesn't need radical politicians in power. Good luck to Macron. On a side note the french go from election to inauguration really quickly which is cool. Never understood why we take 3 months swear someone in.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The fact that the left is completely oblivious that they're pushing moderates towards the right. There is a reason why nationalism is on the rise, liberal controlled governments have been ignoring moderate and conservative voices, therefore people are reacting through electoral means. This is the prime reason behind the popularity of Le Pen and Trump. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Fair enough. My point (which is admittedly tangential to the article on Marine Le Pen) is that American social conservatism in its most popular form contradicts the core conservative philosophy of small government and more personal choice. The dissonance is disturbing. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I really support Macron and it's Federalist stance. But I believe that r/Europe should not have a political position.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I'm asking you to see the irony. I have no issue with Macron. Just pointing out that he is not some liberal democratic establishment leader like most of this sub thinks. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] actually it is helping a lot. if you leave your crystal forecast chamber you probably realize that there is no way le pen gets elected, france is still france. it's all about disguise and deception to make people worry and find ways to implement rules and laws, that at least hold the status quo for some people. europeans are slowly realizing what the union is providing and start to appreciate it.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] we're finally going to see a much needed resolution. Either European countries commit to European values or they don't. We've way too long pretended that we can be some laissez-faire union where you can basically run an illiberal government and just pick and choose the economic benefits without any political commitment. Merkel is a good politician but she was never going to push for any decision and it arguably isn't her or Germany's place. Macron is in a better position to do this now. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] The Rothschild conspiracy has no basis in reality, working for a bank doesn't make you evil. Globalism is a buzzword, also not being a hardcore nationalist doesn't mean you aren't patriotic. Patriotism is love for one's country and nationalism is an ideology. There is no proof that Macron has committed treason.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't want to act like America is the center of the world but I swear, it seems like the rise of Trump gave permission for people to be casually racist. I don't remember seeing so much racism and hostility towards Muslims a year ago. People don't even try to hide it. I have friends who have casually claimed their support for Marine Le Pen. Like wtf? You're from rural Oklahoma, you can't even get White Americans to move to your area and here you are worried about Muslims and foreigners. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] >Investigators are looking into possible misuse of public funds after a French newspaper alleged that Fillon’s Welsh-born wife, Penelope, was paid €500,000 (£430,000) over eight years as his parliamentary assistant for work she did not perform. It is not illegal for French politicians to employ spouses or members of their family, but there is an obligation for them to carry out the job.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The referendum was monitored by the EU council of Europe and they don't accept the election results because of irregularities. Erdogan puts all his adversaries in jail, Le Pen wouldn't get away with this. There are still big differences between them, I don't like either, but like I said Le Pen needs to operate within a democratic constitution, Erdogan was locking up people long before the referendum.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] We'll see. See you in 4 years! PS I love how the title and the mod is all like "this is all fun and games," but then my non-hostile, wholesome support for our POTUS is downvoted. Hah! Le Pen 2017!!! ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Absolutely hilarious that right wing populists hate Macron for "being shady" when their only evidence is that he started at the bottom and worked his way up to success. Ironic that "the establishment" is their friend when it suits them.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Last.. I don't hate Le Pen, hate is a strong word I hate that people are stupid and scared enough to vote for these fools, like Le Pen, Trump, Erdogan, UKIP in the UK, AFD in Germany etc. The beauty about democracy... is that after election, we can always say that we deserved goverment/president/... who is running our country... So if Le Pen, wins the second round, France deserved her###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Aux armes, citoyens Formez vos bataillons **Macron!** **Macron!** Qu'un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons!###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Last time the far left was in charge they also imprisoned gay people and made them live outside of the law. So what do we do now? What's your point? That totalitarianism can be a source of discrimination against minorities? Do you think Le Pen has totalitarian aspirations? ###europe###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Napoleon was a nationalist. de Gaulle was a nationalist. Le Pen is a fascist. Let me know if you need help understanding the implications of this.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Anyone who thinks that Trump or Le Pen are going to round up gays and minorities in concentration camps is delusional. Yes, it's completely delusional to think that a man who wants to end all muslim immigration and to set up a muslim registry might have xenophobic views (or, at least, might want to implement xenophobic policies).###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah, it's ridiculous, just like his refusal to say who he thinks is best between Macron / Le Pen (he'll have his supporters vote on it... but man, nobody is asking your supporters, they're asking what *you* think, your supporters can and will do whatever they want). Any cheap trick to get noticed.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Perhaps Le Pen and her party should try to change laws instead of breaking them, especially a law that could've easily not been broken with a warning. Le Pen will pay the fine with her Nazi dad's cash and that'll be the end of it. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Cold hard fact my sides. Please, I can't wait to hear you swallow those words. I cast my vote for Macron gladly. Sorry those of us who are saying that Lepen is going to lose have actually taken a basic statistics course. Also, if we're learning from history, the loss of right wing populist leaders in Austria and Netherlands should be a clear sign to you that what happened with Trump will not happen elsewhere. We also ues a sensible electoral system rather than your retarded electoral college. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Ms Le Pen had refused to answer questions on the matter during the campaign but said she would co-operate after the final round of presidential election voting. not going to talk about this allegation of me breaking the law until people have voted... sounds like yall have some of the creative politicians over there that we have in the US.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What's point of doing a primary if no one will respect what the people want ? People chose Hamon over him and Valls didn't respect the vote while he promised he would. That's not really democratic, I'm sorry.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think we should listen to Mr. Hollande. Europe should tend to themselves. We should leave NATO and the UN and remove the sanctions from Russia. No sense in provoking them. Also those 38 bases can be shut down. Europeans should be able to handle things themselves. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Because they think it hurts family values. That is just their opinion. I'm trying to explain to you guys.. I'm a die hard Macron supporter and I'm being downvoted for explaining FN's stance on gay marriage..###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Yeah, I am wondering the same. The message on the banner isn't necessarily anti Le Pen, it's just about upholding liberty, equality and brotherhood. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Equality]###[Not Confident] Mate, if you have no borders you have no nation. You're entirely deluded if you think you can have conservatism without *seriously secure borders* and strong law enforcement. With Macron's victory France has no chance to regain their ethnicity for a long time. They played the bloody EU anthem when he won. ###Conservative###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You're from the_donald. If Macron didn't pass such laws to fight terrorism you'd be criticizing him exactly the same. Not to mention that Le Pen, the_donald's candidate of choice, had a much more anti-democratic law and order policy in which people could be deported at the drop of a hat.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Thank fuck. Disaster averted (for now). But things need to change and rational people need to start offering real solutions or this path toward populism will continue unchecked. We need to unwed ourselves from big money capitalism and be for the people again. I'm not sure Macron will be able to offer people much they will like. I hope he can.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Said the wealthy investment banker who went to private schools and counts Hollande as his mentor. How is that relevant? > Ironic coming from the French province of Europa. France is the 3rd largest economy in the EU slightly behind UK and has often in past years surpassed it. Please educate me how France is not adequately represented in the EU.###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Will you still support Melenchon after he has announced that Luxembourg is no more allowed to have a higher per capita income than France?###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] It certainly needs truly democratic institutions, which would decide where the EU goes (with countries that agree, and those who don't can keep the statu quo or go back even further) instead of treaties drafted between national leaders unconnected from the populations with the economic ideology of Germany. I must say, even if I voted Mélenchon, that I was quite attracted to Hamon's (Piketty's, in fact) projects of a Eurozone assembly, which would have been able to take fiscal decisions and end austerity.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No, no, no. False, the article does not say this, Virginie Combe said this. Macron says what's on his mind but acknowledges the fact that his opinion might be tremendously hard to accept for some people and thus has this thing..., this thing we all say rulers should have... What's it called again... You know, that thing that's good to keep a nation united... Oh yeah: empathy!###europe###French politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I think to understand Macron one needs to remember that he's realistic in terms of economy but also a great humanist. That's why he thinks Europe should be much more than something to help corporations, it's here for the good of the people.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Ranked choice balloting. Or instant runoff. Literally anything other than FPTP. There is no possibility of a Macron in this country, you can't just create a party, there are only two and there has only ever been two. Our system just encourages an increase in populism anymore. Did Not Vote won the EC in a massive near sweep last November, it's clear the system created by our constitution for the Presidential level (and is copied all the way down) has destroyed the legitimacy of American democracy. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't think people on /r/france would agree with Macron being "centre-left", lol. More centre-right really. Then again they basically worship Mélenchon on there so there's that.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Meanwhile self-proclaimed "anti-fascists" and anarchists are in the streets protesting both Le Pen AND Macron. I prefer to call them fascist enablers, because that's what they are.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Does Macron claim that he doesn't love his country? If one is running to be a Head of State then by all public pretenses they must love their country. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Marine Le Pen described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "defender of the Christian heritage of European civilisation." This is a man who murders his political enemies, members of the press who criticize him, and fellow oligarchs. And that's the leader of the National Front talking. That's not the members at large. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] [This populist hitpiece](https://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/french-election-trouble-with-emmanuel-macron-centrism) on Macron popped up in my Facebook feed and I'd like to shit on it. Only a few points I need help on: * Why does Macron want to cut 120,000 civil servant jobs? Is there evidence that they're wasteful? * Does Macron want to "overhaul collective bargaining in favor of big business?" ###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Nah, government purging. There is absolute proof people are no more in control of their own government. Macron has like 3 tv stations in his cabinet for Christ sake. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Exactly. It's the imbalance of power that makes it so disturbing. If the genders were reversed, the child would be considered a victim. Mr. Macron should not be treated differently because of his gender. He was a child who was taken advantage of by an older person in a position of power. It's not okay. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] wasn't aware that Marine Le Pen was already a leader of her country....###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You understand that Le Pen's party has stood against every decision that has advocated gender equality at the European parliament? ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Le Pen should "rewrite" the constitution; it has been amended before and is malleable. Freedom of speech is necessary. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Except Macron has said he'll no longer honour the Calais agreement.gg. To be honest, as a British person, I welcome refugees - hopefully we'll adopt the same policies as Macron and Merkel. It's an absolute disgrace that this country is cruelly shutting its doors to the most vulnerable people in the world. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Which facts? The fact that they have a homosexual means they can be homophobic? Le Pen is a women and her party actively fights against women rights.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Well, when 16 of my fellow citizens are gunned down because they are infidels, I'm not going to be tweeting that Muslim Americans are just like you and me. Who's lacking empathy? Merkel, Hollande, and Obama give the same condolence speech after every terrorist attack - we must stand together, our values must prevail, don't give into hate and fear for Muslims, etc. Rinse and repeat after every terrorist attack. [Trump is doing the right thing.](http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/08/20/donald-trump-immigration-plan-birthright-citizenship.cnnmoney/)###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Ahh good. Yeah, I am a big fan of a fair free-market ideology. It is a good antidote to ultraliberal hack-and-slash economics and growth-stifling socialism. Ahh good to see some Macron/D66/Obama fans. I do not understand why people hate neoliberalism so much. It is a good balance between socialism and capitalism. Sweden/Norway are massively neoliberal/social liberal and they have economic freedom while keeping inequality under check. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I guess I'm a recovering libertarian, those were the dark times of an idealistic and misspent youth. I still love capitalism and think it's the best way to pull the most people out of poverty without stifling them, but I now realize there is a real need for social safety nets when markets fail. Skeptic and scientist at heart, evidence and expertise matter to me, which is the main thing I like about r/neoliberal. I'm a chemical engineer in SoCal and recently updated my "hall pass" with my wife from Jennifer Carpenter to Emmanuel Macron.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I also found this graphic interesting in that it shows more women voted for Macron compared to men. I've definitely seen a few pundits/idiots suggesting that she lost because of sexism, and not as a result of lack of support for her hard right ideals. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I don't like the far-right at all and am glad Le Pen did not win in France - even though I suspect it will lead to increased illegal immigration and terrorism. People calling themselves progressive and adoring Islam and embracing hate and racism against men or white people and demanding censorship of opinions or even facts they don't want to hear is batshit insane and directly responsible for the growing popularity of the extreme right among people on the street. By the time the next election in France rolls around, things might not be so cut and dried.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Well, that might happen if Macron does fail. On the other hand, it doesn't surprise me one bit that pseudo-"patriots" are hoping for the country to go worse for their own gain.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] In every other handshake before this, Trump would play some power game by trying to tug really hard at the other person and make it lasy longer than it should. Macron decided to squeeze the everliving shit out of Trump's weak ass child hand and we all applauded because he basically beat Trump at his own childish little game. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Can't believe this anti-Bernke heresy upvoted. Macron is a *lesser* prophet. #purgetheheretics###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Because for people like Le Pen and Trump, they have this curious way of only addressing the sins of those that don't look like them as terrorism.###worldnews###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Melechon called for reforms, and if these are not possible, he would call for a frexit referendum. Macron calls for reforms, and if these are not possible, the nationalistic and anti-EU feeling in France will strengthen, leading to the FN gaining more power and eventually a Frexit. The difference is that by no means will France leave the EU under Macron. He just points out the obvious threats to EU existence, and he is right about that.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why the hell is everyone on /r/europe obsessed with Macron? He's not the messiah...###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They don't have to necessarily consciously want a card-carrying fascist dictator, but supporting *fascist policies* like ultra nationalism is in effect the same thing in a representational democracy when it in effect means you end up voting for a proto fascist like trump, erdogan, or more obviously fascist marine Le pen###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] From people like Fillon probably, lots of french politicians do it, and Fillon lost his chance at the election for doing nepotism shit like that might or might not be illegal but definitely felt like it should be illegal.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Macron isn't saying that he isn't hiring these women because of their qualifications. It's very possible to demand and achieve both gender equality and qualified workers.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Macron basically now has the power of an elected king.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Run by Jesus the Muslim hater while Pence's people make their holy reach into the vaginas of saints and sinners alike? Pence puts the word dog in religious dogma. Never ever ever be okay with Pence.###worldnews###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I'm still a bit taken back by the fact that France, of all countries, appears to have filled that void. France is a wonderful country, but they have historically been cursed with some really terrible political leadership, where the polarization has been severe and balance of power has been maintained by leaders failing to push their agenda. I will say that Macron, if he is successful, could really become a great leader, because besides being obviously talented he's doing this while playing on hard mode.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] And if you're a left-winger Macron's plan is better than Le Pen's. You live in a democracy, you change society through laws. This street fight bullshit isn't effective. It is pure narcissim. You'd rather waste your time kicking over trash cans on a uni campus than stopping Le Pen from entering office, which will result in immense systemic pressure on the most vulnerable in society. ###europe###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] It was pretty exciting to hear Macron call out Putin standing right next to him! What a brave president you guys have. Happy for you. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] France is a mess because the exploited workers still have a tenuous measure of pretection against laboural abuse? Can you see how with this kind of rethoric working class people get disencouraged for voting against their own interests by voting in macron and choose abstention or even Le Pen? "Oh I'm sorry, France needs you to lead a miserable, even more exploited life".###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] It's my understanding (could be remembering wrong) that in French elections there is a media blackout of coverage in the last 2 days or so beforehand in order to reduce their influence on votes. So while this headline kind of suggests that the election commission is doing something to help Macron I believe they are just reminding the media that the rule applies to this leak too. I'm not all that familiar with their process so someone correct me if I'm wrong###Conservative###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Pretty sure he's **mentally retarded autist with sever schizophrenia who is also a nazi dictator racist but somehow can't even read lol what a poopiehead, progressives ftw omg i love Macron**. ###europe###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah although if it backfires it'll only harden France's attitude against Russia. Not a huge deal for Russia if they don't expect any significant additional damage from it though. Plus the potential reward of a Le Pen presidency is a major win for them, basically it'd be the end of the EU and a Putin supporter leading the second most powerful country in the EU.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Centrist outsider opposing a female Trump (le Pen) that is somehow even more racist.###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] They're only here because of him. They're nobodies without him and thus will blindly follow him. First exemple will be at the end of the month when they will sign off on Macron changing (destroying to be more accurate) workers' protection laws all by himself###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm hoping Macron pays his loyal shills in macaroons. Big, if true.###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] All typical of the modern far-right. He's anti-clerical in the same sense like Le Pen is, because the Orthodox church backs Putin and Russian traditionalists, and he is pro-LGBT because it functions as 'anti-Muslim' sentiment without having the stink of racism, comparable to Geert Wilders. This is basically "pink fascism" in the style of Milo Yiannopoulos. Using modern aesthetics while transporting reactionary politics.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I googled ["who is the leader of the free world?"](http://bfy.tw/C4GO) and Merkel's picture pops up! I'm angry that Putin has been able to divide the free world and use Trump as his tool-- but having her (and, now Macron) as it's leaders gives me hope.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen, Putin's choice for President! Except that Putin has real power, an army, and all the interests in the world for a weak EU and a growing Eurasian Economic Union (translated, USSR 2.0)###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Fascism entails a mixture of authoritarianism and nationalism. Le Pen and her party embody both of those characteristics.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's one thing I don't quite agree with about this sub. Poor and working class people have been benefiting extremely from free trade *in cities*, but it's true that there's been a huge loss to rural regions across the West. There's a reason why Trump, Brexit, and Le Pen are so popular. Rural regions are dying across the West, and the people who are left there aren't going to move to cities, they're too old.###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] it's definitely the closest France has ever come to an extremist government, but I agree it's unlikely that Le Pen will win. The only option where she wins, is the one where the second round is Le Pen vs. Melenchon (In popular terms: Nazi's versus Communists). If that is the case, Le Pen might actually profit from the disgust of many a Frenchman for both candidates. If the centrist voter stays at home, Le Pen is at a distinct advantage because her base is broader.###geopolitics###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] One neoliberal supporting another. Not a surprise. What *is* a surprise is how people like [Hollande and Vallis](https://www.jacobinmag.com/2016/06/francois-hollande-labor-law-socialist-party-el-khomri-macron) can call themselves socialists. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Hit the nail on the head. Every single Trump supporter that I have seen is also a supporter of Brexit, Le Pen, Wilders, etc. It's like they get their marching orders straight from the Kremlin and FSB. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] a Quebecian born and raised that likes trump and le pen went and shot up a bunch of muslims? Color me surprised. Radical Bigot Terrorist just like his friends in Texas two days ago that set that mosque on fire. damn it feels good to be on the right side of history opposing these trump supporters. LOVE TRUMPS HATE. See in you in 2018, you will lose as long as you keep committing terrorist attacks for your god emperor. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Do I sell now or hold until Mr Macron becomes Emmanuel I of France and co-Emperor of Europe?###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Painting people with non-European origins however remote as having inherently questionable allegiances is an overused trope among populists who want to exploit peoples fears for their own ends. Jewish people have suffered this treatment for centuries, including through the 30's, and even today are still being subjected to the same insinuation. https://mobile.twitter.com/richardbspencer/status/822486844797489152?lang=en Le Pen is not promoting this policy because people object to Americans with dual citizenship.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] They hope to become rich without any formal education beyond college. And when politician say them "not possible", they go vote for Le Pen. This victim blaming of politician need to stop. It's not their fucking fault the economy doesn't allow uneducated people to become rich anymore.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Le Pen's core group of supporters have a particular dislike for anything that isn't French. Their ideology means even Western Europeans and their "culture" are undesirables in France. To them, teaching different languages in school is a kind of dilution of French national pride. ###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Again, why? Do women not deserve health resources specific to them? Should younger women who aren't in a position to provide for themselves yet have no access to information and counseling? Should women not have a safe place to have an abortion, even if YOU'RE not paying a single penny for it?###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] To be fair, Your criticisms appear to be with the old leadership of FN. As far as I can tell, M. Le Pen doesn't display any extreme prejudices and the election manifesto for FN seems quite mainstream. Why do people continue to punish her for the sins of her father?###worldnews###French politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] Ah right, I think the idea was that the people there may be representative of other Melenchonites, being among his most fanatic supporters.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You're just a libertarian probably. Neo-libs love globalism and the EU. Why did you vote to leave the EU? Why don't you worship Macron? ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] So much ignorance. What Melenchon wants is to rewrite the EU rules so there's a real consideration for the social and ecological matter, thus giving less power to the finance powers (such as private banks, lobbies or corporates). Calling him isolationist is being plain ignorant.###europe###French politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Some Marine Le Pen policies are anti-feminism (on abortion for exemple), and none are feminist.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Eh...they need a strong leader one way or another. That is not subjective. They wont get that with macron.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] yes, it's a purely opportunistic position. I still remember that Le Pen tweet supporting the suicide guy who shot himself in the head in the Notre Dame to protest gay marriage. http://i.imgur.com/cMHfHfN.jpg gay rights my ass. Every homosexual person who buys into this shtick is as deluded as the rest of her supporters. ###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Is it? Can you provide some evidence to support your claim? Who else is breaking this law? Even then you have to specify who is treating Le Pen inequally here. Is it the MEPs for granting political immunity to someone who broke the French law or is France not prosecuting someone who broke the law?###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Such as stopping [privatization of public services](https://laec.fr/section/51/plan-a-proposer-une-refondation-democratique-sociale-et-ecologique-des-traites-europeens-par-la-renegociation). Melenchon wants to tell Danes or Greeks what to do with their countries. Or eliminating the independence of ECB, which basically means that politicians will start printing money like crazy (see also "Dévaluer l'euro pour revenir à la parité initiale avec le dollar").###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] If Hamon is purging his party from social-traitors sure but that's unlikely. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] If you think anyone who supports Donald Trump is anything if a feminist then you need your head checking. While I disagree with wearing hijabs in principal and especially for politicians making weird gestures, just because Le Pen doesn't do it does not indicate she's doing it because she's a feminist, merely that she knows the right wingers will fall over themselves for this non-gesture.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] She was using it for her own propaganda purposes, posting very NSFL images of the Syrian pilot getting burned alive and an American getting beheaded along with captions that says "This is what daesh is like!" in French. It was extremely tasteless and greatly upset the family of the American that his death was used as a propaganda prop for Le Pen's personal gains.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] She is literally a Nazi. Look up what the Nazis wanted - it's the same shit Le Pen wants. All the Nazi hallmarks are there - blame foreigners for all your problems (despite you being the ones causing them), cut off immigration, persecute minorities, nationalism, selective socialism (only if you're "Aryan"/"French" enough) - do I really need to continue? The ONLY reason someone would vote for Le Pen or her stupid party is out of racism, xenophobia, and misogyny.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] So Marine Le Pen says she wants to leave the EU to protect national sovereignty and break out of EU regulations and the EU turns around and files lawsuits against her to stop her from doing that? Am I missing something, because that seems pretty fucked up. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Macron says: "... if we do nothing our children will know a world of migrations, of wars, of shortage, a dangerous world, it is not the future we want...". We already have such a world, and it is not due to climate change, it is the result of policies devised and driven by the elites for their own benefit.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >>Antisemitist >Anti immigration =/= Antisemitism From a party created by ex SS, having, on regular basic dicriminating and being convicted on many occasions for. It's a very bold stance. Facts speaks for themself. >Support of neo nazis Try it, a lot of videos of Le Pen in Neo Nazi rallies. >Nationalism Protectionist + racial rethoric, what's nationalism if it's not?###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > Babies everywhere said the snowflakes who invade our sub because they can't even with Mr Bernake and our newly annointed king emmanuel Macron. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Nice. Now pray to your new Gods Benoit Hamon and Olof Palme. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen must be some really sick and perveted woman if even a far right guy like Fillon backs Macron.###europe###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] So Russia helped all those refugees into France, made all the racists in France, helped Le Pens father become famous, built the Effiel tower.. More like, what the West has of long history of doing unto the World, now that it happens to them; they cry unfair unfair.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] If he would say that they should vote for Macron the same people would argue that he betrayed his own ideology.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You see, I'm French born Paris yada yada, I am not advocating for Marine Le Pen, by I understand short sighted angry people who want her in. What pisses me off the most, is IF we knew about this asshole from the beginning WHY the fuck do we have "eyes" on the fucker, WHY just eyes! If you say one extremist bull shit threat in any forms of communication, get the fuck out of my country. End. Wtf government.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Have neoliberal politicians such as the Clintons, Obama, JFK, Reagan, Thatcher, Booker, Romney, Macron, Blair (just going by flairs in this sub), and the slew of other economists celebrated here all come out in favor of open borders, that is, not having any restrictions on foreigner freedom of movement? ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] But what you're eluding to is not what radicals Le Pen advocate. They use loaded language to demonize all Muslim people and all refugees as inhuman and undeserving of help under any circumstances. They talk about countries magically transformed into idyllic racial segregation, and they advocate the endless bombing and radicalization of the people they claim to want to stop. People like Le Pen are ignorant radicals that want to force us back into the 19th century, and the rest of the western world is not going to have it. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] That's because you're part of the group that benefits from globalism. You'd be a fool to ignore the needs of those left behind by globalism, even if you don't need their votes to win the presidency. Hopefully Macron understands this. I doubt it.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Ohh another populistic approach that we gonna destroy the system and its gonna be great! No, sorry to say that. F. e. Melenchon proposed that companies workers should have percentage in the company and bussiness would cease to exist. You can look up USSR EXACT same approach to Collective farms. Effective farm strength compared to capitalism: 20%.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Oof. I know it's been said elsewhere, but 2 things come to mind: * I feel bad for kids these days who are documenting all of their stupid outbursts on the internet. * As a society, we're going to have to agree on some kind of "internet amnesty" for stupid shit that people do/say online in the not-recent past. Can you imagine if Ossof or Macron had a bunch of edgy memes on their Zynga accounts?###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] >If melenchon gets elected, Frances economy may go into the dump but nobody has to fear for their lives. In the short term, but if his policies get enacted then France would find itself in an insta-depression and I'm considering whether or not the aggregate suffering in this case would match or exceed what might happen under Le Pen.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] No, some people will vote against Le Pen because it's her and her racist views and ideas.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You can hate Le Pen because of her racist, nationalist views and also hate her father for his Nazi views as well. The apple didn't fall far from the tree, it just learned how to make its hate sound more "politically correct". ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I love all these comments in here deriding everybody who voted for Le Pen and how there's something wrong with those people (let alone all the name calling). Instead of paying attention and listening to people who have different issues with the country and vote accordingly, you all want to resort to shaming and shit. You should feel embarrassed.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Hey, apology accepted. My sincere condolences. Resist! We'll help you where we can by electing reasonable politicians like Merkel and Macron who have the courage to say no to Dumpy.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] influence, corruption you understand what corruption is, right? if le pen wins, she is supposed to represent what is best for the french people. but she may make decisions that benefit russia or some rich russian assholes instead of the french if they bankroll her it happens everywhere in terms of rich assholes in a country corrupting the govt to serve them instead of the common person in that country but foreign corruption has the extra problem of treasonous activity ###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] TTIP wouldn't ever be signed by Macron,because he wants a Europe that protects europeans Parce qu'il veut: >•Une politique commerciale qui défend les préférences et les valeurs européennes. And nous voulons: >Nous exigerons que soit intégré dans tous les accords commerciaux de l’UE un volet de coopération fiscale ainsi que des clauses sociales et environnementales contraignantes (en abaissant en priorité les tarifs douaniers sur les biens et services « propres » et en instituant des sanctions commerciales en cas de violation des clauses sociales et environnementales###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] >The EU is deeply harmful, it is an anti-democratic monster. I want to prevent it from becoming fatter, from continuing to breathe, from grabbing everything with its paws and from extending its tentacles into all areas of our legislation. In our glorious history, millions have died to ensure that our country remains free. Today, we are simply allowing our right to self-determination to be stolen from us. –Marine Le Pen###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Hypothesis: As populism becomes mainstream, a pro internationalist counter culture will emerge to combat the reactionaries, sending a new generation of non ideological (((technocrats))) to the halls of power. Macron is just the beginning. Soon enough, we shall have president Bernke and helicopter money will fall from the heavens like mana.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The article or, rather, the tweet compilation, does say that at some point: >That Le Pen managed to get about a third of the votes for her extremist appeal to xenophobic French nationalism was variously seen as a triumph for moderation or a frightening advance, 15 years after her father had garnered less than 18 percent in the 2002 election. ###europe###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] They do promise to be anti-establishment and shake up the system, and with the current authoritarian and quasi-Stalinist political regime in Russia, it does sound plausible that the likes of Wilders or Le Pen would be imprisoned there. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] "This happened because Le Pen doesn't have enough power! We need to give her dictatorial power and suspend constitutional rights to stop them!"###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Fascism /ˈfæʃɪzəm/ is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism,[1][2] characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and control of industry and commerce. Does this sound like Le Pen to you? Dictatorial power? Forcible suppression of opposition? And the best one: control of industry and commerce? Stop using "Fascism" as some stupid buzzword. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] But the base pool is 51/49 here in favour of women, since Macron choose a large percentage from civil society, the fact that men usually dominate politics is therefor irrelevant###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] "Make no mistake: on climate, there is no Plan B, because there is no Planet B" - Emmanuel Macron ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I feel a bit sorry for Hamon. Hollande ruined everything for him.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] If this needs a federal mandate and 100% global consensus, than leaders like Macron should let us renegotiate. As it stands right now, this agreement is 100% toothless. There are no penalties for not following through with it.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I love that simply wanting a safer country for your children is now considered hate. What delusion do y'all live in that you can't see that people relate to le pens message because she speaks of a France that is safe and for the French people. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] He's been outspoken in support of conversion therapy, which is often at children's camps, [considered](http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-the-facts-about-conversion-therapy/) torture by advocacy groups and leads to early suicide and permanent mental issues. He also attempted a bill in Indiana that let businesses discriminate based on orientation (an amendment was made but looking at the bigger picture that was the intention). [Here's a summary](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mike-pence-assault-lgbtq-equality_us_58275a17e4b02d21bbc8ff9b) of many things, but just google pence and lgbt and a lot comes up. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah it's weird how much European fascists hate "bankers." Always saying that "bankers" control the government and "bankers" suppress the media. These greedy "bankers" run the EU and the "bankers" are sabotaging white European culture. Huh, d'you guys maybe think Le Pen actually meant something else by "bankers?" ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > secularism, rationality and reducing the control of oppressive governments and religious institutions. So the current actions of Macron, Schulz and Merkel are basically the Illuminati is pushing back against the alt-right and the regime that comes with it.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >There are non-Le Pen right wing parties. Who are now losing elections to Le Pen. Conservatism has really gone for a full throated embrace of nationalism and xenophobia; it's the new right wing mainstream.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Huh? No, Marine Le Pen is trying to delegitimise the beliefs of the gay community within France. Is gay people getting married in the eyes of their God incompatible with France? I'm sorry if my previous comment was worded badly, I meant delegitimising the beliefs of their own citizens.###worldnews###French politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] She could suddenly join the Socialist Party and they'll still vote for her so long as she dogwhistles enough. Hell, I'm pretty sure she could unzip her skin suit and reveal Hollande and still get the same number of votes from her core constituents. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] All parties are against terrorism. What Le Pen wants is to exploit fear and bigotry to gain power.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] But Maduro is an authoritarian who basically tries to operate the Venezuelan economy in a command-and-control style. Basically the opposite of Macron and neoliberalism. How can you hope to argue your point intelligently if you missed something so fundamental? Fascists are intrinsically right-wing.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] [ya man i also onlee get my news from 4shan eet has proven to bee a veree gud source so far vere deferent from crooked cnn fake news hail trump hail le pen and hail pepe](https://www.reddit.com/r/neoliberal/comments/69jdir/this_is_emmanuel_macron_the_french_presidential/dh78ro8/)###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah, it's not just in the USA, it's the same argument absolutely everywhere. Brexit? Real British people against the North London elite. Le Pen? Real French people against Muslims and urban elites. Apparently, to be a real person, you need to be white "working class", otherwise your life and experiences shouldn't count.###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's a unifying presidential speech salutes Marine Le Pen and thanks his former mentor Francois Hollande###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Honestly I'm not very educated on the French election outside of parts of Le Pen. I will say however that a problem I could see with electing a far left leader would be the slippery slope towards communism which overwhelmingly results in everyone being equally poor. But of course you can use the slippery slope concept against just about any idea or action - electing Le Pen could theoretically slippery slope into a holy war against Islam. I wish good luck to France whichever way the election goes. ###europe###French politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] > are you sure that Le Pen wants Europe(and Africa too, for that matter) under Russian wing, not under French wing ? I'm pretty sure that just like Farage what they want is a fiefdom of their own, they don't care about how they get there. If getting into a higher position within their country requires them to suck up to Putin then they will.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Good. Resist these neo-Nazis. Le Pen's white supremacism has no place in a modern democracy.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Trump basically endorsed Macrons opponent, a crazy female version of himself. Macron destroyed her, and now just like everything else he does, trump flip flopped and is praising him###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] We are glad to see that France has rejected the philosophies promoted by Donald Trump and Le Pen. We hope that future elections will continue to bring new leaders harboring inclusive visions of the future.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Where's the double standard and hypocrisy? Link of Macron saying it's ok if the Saudis discriminate gays?###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Dude, global politics is important - It certainly seemed important when you all wanted Le Pen to win, but when you find out they don't like your precious "God Leader", it's all "WHO THE FUCK CARES WE DONT HAHAHA"###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] French American here. Trump's program and governing key points are very reminiscent of Le Pen's: anti-immigration and poorly veiled racism, anti-abortion, anti-LGBT rights, anti-globalization, anti-free trade, anti-Muslim, and an emphasis on the country's white heritage.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Since went did Macron told that we wanted to increase imigration of homophobic people? Another point: a win of Le Pen would certainly increase the homophobic crimes from the non Muslims. Kind like Brexit did with increasing xenophobic attacks. An homophobic government makes it easier for homophobic people to express themselves. ###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Hamon betrayed nothing. He stayed true to the values promoted by Francois Hollande during his campaign. Hollande and everybody who voted for the law by El-Khomri betrayed the french who voted for a candidate who once said: "my enemy is finance". As for the primary, he ran fair and square and won, showing that people at the socialist party were not happy with the 5 years of Hollande.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Le Pen is the Petainist candidate for president of France. Betrayal of her country in service of foreign dictators is part of her platform. ;) What I wonder is how can Kaczynski's supporters keep repeating the lie that he's not Putin's lapdog when he's moved on from merely antagonising all of Poland's allies and towards aligning with well-known Kremlin puppets.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] True but it just seems a bit iffy granting a place to one sex over the other not based on merit but over a quota. But yes, this is small regarding the things Macron will do for France and the future. VIVA LA FRANCE!###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] > Melenchon like Sanders seem to be able to rally and activate tens of thousands of ordinary people who actually wants radical change. And every radical leader must build on the masses, because as I said, people with power don't want things to change very much. Mélenchon has support because he's for change, and change can mean everything, depending on whom you're asking. As soon as Mélenchon will start real reforms, with an impact on the lifes of people, I'm quite sure the support will decrease. Or Mélenchon will accuse a scapegoat and grow authoritatian, it's also possible.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Leftists: "We defend equality, you must vote for us." Le Pen: "I will destroy marriage equality" Leftists: "Who cares." ###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Congratulations on your victory Macron voters. I know many didn't even like him but voted to stop le pen. I get it. I hope he does not neglect the real issues you have and not just act like they don't exist. Wish you the best even though i honestly hoped for it to go the other way. I hope he proves me wrong. - **deplorable white male American** ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] France had a shitty 5 years under Hollande with one law dismantling workers rights after another, and we would rather fight than accept it passively?###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Jesus. Dude should really just give up. He is a sicko and I am not even French. The amount of times he talked bullshit about the French national football team is staggering. Always provoking with his buffoonery. Plus, obligatory gas chamber minimisation rhetoric. 6 million people died and there is not need to play down the gas chambers. The way he said those statements was nothing short of provocation. Le Pen might be a silly populist but Le Pen Senior is a full blown nutso. Looks like Mr Rude too. ###europe###French politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Well done Le Pen. Women deserve better in these countries. And you refusing to wear a headscarf might just give them the courage to stand up against, these islamic regimes ###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Her case has been referred by the police to prosecutors and she is now summoned by the court. It's the closest equivalent in French legal system to a charge in US. See https://www.thelocal.fr/20170630/marine-le-pen-charged-over-eu-parliament-scandal Quote: > Rodolphe Bosselut said Le Pen had been summoned by investigating magistrates in Paris and that they had, "as expected, charged her", adding that she would appeal. She has been summoned by a judge and a case is formally opened against her in court.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She used EU parliament money to and employ someone who did not work for the EU parliament. It is similar to the Fillon scandal. Justly so. Politicians should not get away with WASTING taxpayer money. ###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] If they want to use that put themselves above, threaten, demean, or otherwise attack or hurt those who are not majorities (ie the Alt-Right or Le Pen or Nazis), then yeah that's pretty egregious and, in my mind makes that group pretty illegitimate. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] But he's not the president anymore. What position of power does he hold and how does endorsing her affect an election? Is Le Pen's meetings with Putin not considered interfering?###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > And the inclusion of Jaroslaw Kaczynski in the ranks of 'Le Pen's friends who break numerous freedoms' is improper and highly unsuitable." Once again, PiS is not sorry for their actions but for getting caught & called out... >_>###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why is it hard for you anglophones to understand that parties in France are not ultra powerful like in your countries? Le Pen and the FN have existed for decades, they've held positions of power too. They're not that effective. This kind of fear mongering BS is sleep inducing. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Do we know if they're mostly more left or right? Do they generally align closely with Macron? Are they all political newbies or are some flipped from other parties? (I'm a filthy non French speaking American, sorry)###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I disagree with that because institutional racism and sexism effect minorities and women throughout their lives. If we just go off the arbitrary "qualified / no qualified" our society will always have Trumps and Macrons, white males that dominate the scene because minorities and women often get unfairly passed over to receive gainful experience. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Never, En Marche will get a majority and Macron will be King of France for 5 years.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You would be surprised by the amount of french people who think we brought civilization to algeria and that the ingrateful bastards kick us out and now can't keep their country running without our enlightened administration. I would say a good 20% of the population think that, which is not shocking when you consider how much le pen is polling. It is the kind of stuff that makes it hard to like your fellow countrymen. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Of course I do. All the Macron fanboys disappointed their messiah is an opportunist that will sell them out like every other liberal. Just like countless left-winger warned them, but they didn't want to listen to us vile leftists spreading lies about this totally reasonable centrist. Like I said, laughing my ass off.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I believe that the solution is to cooperate and relate to the good muslims, of which the vast majority are. I don't just mean governments, but ordinary people also. Then with less hate against muslims, fewer people will join isis and do acts of terrorism. However, with polititions like Farage, Trump and Le Pen, as well as many as many anonymous people on the internet, the hate looks like it will continue for a long time ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] This guy is the fucking man. I hope he realizes the torch is passed onto him to keep fighting these fuckwads. I respect him. Help us macron###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Weird how you call Le Pen an extremist while the real ones are gunning down cops. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The sad thing is, Some are wishing for more terrorist attacks to get Le Pen elected.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm only in favor of deporting those who fail to integrate and contribute to society. So is Le Pen, I believe.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Nope, people have been prosecuted for sharing ISIS images. Marine Le Pen has been prosecuted for just this. There exist laws to protect elections.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I have no idea what you're talking about. They were nationalist socialists, and the socialist part in name only. Also, Le Pen belongs to a literal nazi party, yet the far right supported her with real conviction. That's what i mean by the US right supporting their former enemies.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Are you a public official of the likes of Macron, Le Pen, Trump, Hillary, Putin, Xiaoping, e.t.c.? Then yes please, I most definitely want to see them. You sign up for a position of power, you give up your 'common citizen' privacy. Simple as that.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He agreed with the previous comment, and thus condemning people that only fear the attack will boost Le Pens popularity. But he ALSO said, at the same time, her supporters are cheering the attack because it might boost her popularity. He condemned both sides.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] "Look at all these dumb, scumbag, redneck, racist, misogynist white trash. Lol" "HOW COULD THEY EVER VOTE FOR TRUMP THEY DESTROYED AMERICA WHEN IT WAS SO WONDERFUL (FOR ME)" -French edition People in post-industrial areas with sky-high unemployment and no prospects voting for Le Pen aren't dumb idiots voting against their interests. The current system HAS failed them. A fundamental shake up (or the threat of one) means people have to address their concerns. Simple as that.###europe###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] No, racism is the reason Le Pen is getting votes. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Aside from all of the political and economic reasons, its just hilarious considering how many different historical identities exist within the French borders and how fluid the borders have been over time. Somebody from Alsace is French but not german and therefore is treated with respect by Le Pen by a coincidental placement of borders rather than any inherent attribute.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] ...Do you know *anything* about Le Pen? 1. Her father is the founder of Front National, and worked closely with Nazi collaborators. 2. Le Pen herself is in close contact with the New Wind party of Japan, and enjoys friendly relations with them due to their shared views. The stance of the New Wind party? Abolishing democracy and re-instituting the absolute divine mandate of the Emperor of Japan. That's right. Abolishing democracy. As you see, Le Pen is not exactly a person who holds values such as 'egalité fraternité liberté' in very high regard, nor does her party.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yep, Im a very conservative neo-liberal but macron is a better choice over le pen. I like the idea of standing up to the EU politically, because I don't think the EU should have a say in the internal affairs of the member states, but le pen is just tooooooo much. the EU in it's past as an economic institution has done a wonderful job.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hamon endorses Macron, says there is a clear distinction between a "political opponent" and an "enemy of the Republic".###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Please, France - vote for Macron. Alongside Germany, show the world that sensible politicians still exist. Please punish the UK - we deserve it for being so stupid. Go Germany and France! I pledge my allegiance to these two fine countries. Fuck the UK.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] You say "stand up to your politicians that allow terrorists to pour into your country". Macron would never say this because he is that guy. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Being nationalist does not necessarily mean being better for a country. I'd say being a patriot is what's important, not being a nationalist. Le Pen's nationalistic plans would inevitably being France and the EU's economy down, as well as destabilize the whole European region politically, were her plans to be successful.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] You dont have to tell me. The Le Pens have always been traitorous fascists###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Agreed. Le Pen is 10x more competent than trump ever would be. But the people of France are still smart enough to know that she isn't sane enough to run a Country. Yes there are some racists who will blindly support Le Pen to the death, but they won't have millions of morons on their side like in the USA.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] The only one here I see rejecting honest public discourse is the guy calling all criticism of Macron a rightwing smear tactic. You capitalist loving centrists sure do love to defend liberals against leftwing criticism.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] In the debate Marine bought up this (something like: "we will be governed by a woman - me or Merkel"). Macron then played the Putin card. If anything Le Pen is the one who will lose on this cause she's the one selling sovereignty while getting paid by a foreign dictator.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's not illegal to investigate on politicians who are stealing public money. Le Pen and Fillon included. I'll always wonder how you can defend a politician that's stealing your own money. The EU's money also being public money.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >Donald Trump should butt out of “European life,” French President Francois Hollande said, as European Union leaders warned they wouldn’t let the new U.S. administration undermine their values. That's fine as long as Europeans butt out of our business as well. Like the protests on our immigration ban. Let us deal with it through our system. Better yet lets pull out of all trade and Military alliances. You can deal with the Russians, and the refugees flooding in.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > most French are way more disgusted by the Le Pens of the world than the Islamist nutcases. that's sad.###worldnews###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] And I bet that 50% of the people who voted Macron did it because they felt like they were forced to do that.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] https://www.periscope.tv/w/1jMKgoodLyqKL Macron speaking in English. 'Wherever we live, whoever we are, we all share the same responsibility: make our planet great again'.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Just no. Poland pre 1991 was most definitely communist. NK says its a Democratic republic but its obviously not. Those two things don't compare my friend. Being a part of any union should allow you a say into how things are done. If Macron does get elected and puts sanctions on Poland, I can guarantee you that the EU will die. Also it's rather totalitarian for the EU to say to "do this extremely unpopular and possibly dangerous thing or suffer!"###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Don't worry, the elites in charge of Europe's slow genocide will make sure Macron wins with a handy margin regardless of the vote distribution.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] With women, children, old and sick people? That's not an army, these are just people. 3% of the population. Not that vast. Besides, they are not of a single mind, some of them actually even voted for Le Pen. But anyhow, I know lot's of them who simply believe in democracy and the principle of "laïcité". Yes, many muslim in France, do believe that questions of religion and question of politics shouldn't mix and that the state shouldn't favor any religious group, not even their own.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Do you mean they should break the rules they've set because of new "breaking news"? The literal point of the blackout is to not do this. You may disagree with the laws France has regarding the media blackout leading up to the election (and that's fine, I'm not weighing in on that), but acting as if the media blackout was a conspiracy to benefit Macron is disingenuous, and honestly silly.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Oh wow. So sad to see, that such a statement is necessary in these modern times. :-/ Where did we fuck up, that such people like Erdogan, Le Pen, Trump, Frau Kepetry, Wilders or Farage can do so much damage again :-( Seems like humanity in these parts have to fight dark nationalist forces once again.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] François Fillon : http://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2016/11/23/l-interet-de-francois-fillon-pour-la-russie_5036687_3232.html Marine Le Pen : http://www.frontnational.com/le-projet-de-marine-le-pen/politique-etrangere/notre-politique-etrangere/ Macron : http://www.lepoint.fr/politique/macron-veut-un-dialogue-independant-et-europeen-avec-la-russie-11-12-2016-2089666_20.php Melenchon : http://www.politis.fr/articles/2017/01/syrie-russie-melenchon-met-les-points-sur-les-i-36080/ Only Hamon is opposed to Russia, and some of the articles, if you bother to read them, show that they're not all Putin's pawn, but they recognize that France and Russia share common interests ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The problem is that people don't vote for politicians like Orban or Marine Le Pen, because they are twisted deviants, who would like to be oppressed by an authoritarian regime. The domestic politics is always complicated and what would an average citizen gain, if he voted for some pro EU party, if it was corrupted or if it was neglecting some local serious issue.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Part of it is that the French far left is pushing the authoritarian Macron narrative to try and delegitimize the labor reforms he's trying to accomplish. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > lol, that's rich coming from a country that still promotes capital punishment Yet you support Le Pen, [who wants it back](http://www.newsweek.com/marine-le-pen-calls-bring-back-death-penalty-after-paris-shooting-297742)? Only the right wing states promote capital punishment - so you can thank Putin for keeping that going too.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Macron did before the vote. After the vote it seems unprincipled, disloyal and fake.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Yes it's weird. But so is being the 39 year old president of The Fifth Republic. If it doesn't effect his job performance, then there's not much to say about it that hasn't already been discussed. No sane person is gonna voluntarily run the gauntlet of sadistic voyeurism and degradation that modern political campaigns have become, so if that's Macron's only serious quirk then I'll consider him shockingly even-keeled.###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Vote right, vote macron! He is france saviour i think. Because they would not survive without the eu honestly.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] For all things sacred I hope Macron wins. This is the battle that America should had have, the authoritarian right of Trump against the more human anti-establishment left of Bernie Sanders. ###geopolitics###French politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Are you intellectually impaired or what is the reason you cannot comprehend this. There is a law against violent images. I don't know if there is a law against incitement but regardless why are you asking the internet about this angrily instead of asking the French police or better yet ask Le Pen herself why she hasn't filed charges against the throat slit threat because you know, she's probably the one who can press charges and didn't, out of her own choice, nobody is stopping her. Stop defending this crap ffs.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The dark demons are named Racism and Nationalism. I'll be happy to see them bleed after Le Pen loses.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] If you haven't noticed, there's been a sharp rise in nationalism in the west because of Muslims (Trump, Wilders, Le Pen, Åkesson, etc). Nobody there likes them. If you study the ideology itself, it's cancerous for whatever country it infests. If you want a dose of a multicultural and Islamic paradise, go spend some time in their ghettos that can be found in any western country. You'll be running back here in no time. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] [You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9f6s_J29G4) [are] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6QijOBrT5A) [lying] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOUJUmpkPyA) [and] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7pw824LGeU) [you] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50SQ8mpKx1I) [know] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qEi_tLoMOI) [it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ab-VeNDsoU&t=0m20s) Here you have one link per word of 15 years of commitment against her party. But sure the one who made her ideological roots are the savior, the one who dare to ask his voters (like dirty peoples ? What a silly idea !) if they prefer blank vote for Macron after being decredibilized for calling to vote Hollande in 2012 is the real danger for democracy.###europe###French politics###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] It's not reported here but after patiently listening to Macron's list of demands Putin turned around and rebutted "I must be confused, which country were you elected to preside over, France or Russia?". The conversation ended at that.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Macron prides himself on meritocracy and wit. You clearly have no such ambitions if all you have to bring to the table is "but I don't like it". ###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] So push for this. Schäuble doesn't like it but he ain't having the last word on it either, we(German political parties) really want macron to succeed in France, so there will be no better time to get Germany to agree on giving up their fiscal sovereignty, and in turn their ability to decide European fiscal matters without due support from others. Support macron, Merkel will be very reluctant in opposing him on anything.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Pen isn't the god damned president. Macron is. She doesn't matter anymore. You're like the 'whataboutclinton' Trump voter idiots. The ultra rich are killing millions and enslaving children everywhere for money. I'm certain you are against that, but you don't act like it.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I am also really proud of Macron right now. He makes me feel more patriotic than my own country does :p###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] How about instead of being just "wary" about them, European politicians actually start recognizing that some of their extremely lax immigration policies are creating an atmosphere where extremism will eventually flourish? It's not inhumane to have sensible immigration policies; it's also not ridiculous for a sovereign nation to demand power be decentralized from a central governing body with competing interests. Europe needs to learn to not ignore the legitimate concerns these people have rather than dismiss them outrightly. If not, you better bet your ass candidates like Marie Le Pen will be winning elections in the not so distant future.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Macron promised to revise the electoral system for the deputies election. So far he has done by his promises so I would be inclined to believe he will change it to introduce a bit more proportionality.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The same reason that Trump and Putin love to congratulate and support dictators; it validates THEIR authoritarian actions. Far right Americans see people like Le Pen and can say "SEE? I'M NOT SO OUT OF TOUCH! EVERYONE THINKS LIKE ME!" It allows themselves to feel better about their horrible views.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is something that has become really evident with this French election. Like someone anyone who wants Macron is the side of the elites despite the fact he is probably going to skullfuck her (I'm about to preform every spell imaginable to make sure I didn't jinx it). Truth is they don't represent the will of the people they just represent themselves and are far bigger smug out of touch asswipes who generalize people than anyone who wants immigration reform, free trade, globalization, or any of that other awesome stuff that Soros wants.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Bravo Macron! This is a very good start on making our society equal. I hope he pushes just as hard for more gender parity among laborers, waste management and sanitation workers, and combat soldiers. No women only want equality in the good things. The guys can keep all the bad things.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] I dunno, Melenchon is the closest to my own place of poltical spectrum, but he is too much authoritarian for me...###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Most people kicking up a stink about this aren't doing it because they would disregard a politician based on their gender. They're doing it because they believe that some of these women were hired simply because they're women. They believe that *Macron* is the one disregarding people based on gender.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Melechon. I won't pretend for a second that the far left is nearly as dangerous as the far right, in the current political climate. If Le Pen gets elected there will be people whose lives are suddenly cast into fear and terror (think children of illegal immigrants crying on election night, but worse). If melenchon gets elected, Frances economy may go into the dump but nobody has to fear for their lives.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I posted the reason the subreddit is banned in Germany in another comment, it has nothing to do with protecting children: "The first article of the German constitution is literally "Human dignity is untouchable. To respect and protect it is the duty of all state powers." That applies to dignity after death, too. Which is why the death of real people being used for entertainment purposes is illegal." In the case of Le Pen it is indeed a simple matter of putting the pictures behind a warning, which she chose not to do for whatever reason.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] In fact, The only reason Hulot accepted is because he asked Macron to have total control over ecology and energy and he agreed. I hope we can start working on a greener future for generations to come.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] MAGA MAGA MAGA HAIL TRUMP HAIL PEPE HAIL LE PEN DADADADADADAADADADADADADADADDA###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Ben Judah details Emmanuel Macron's nascent foreign policy doctrine. Noting both that he is a relatively blank slate on the subject and that the Russian interference in the election have turned him into something of a Russia hawk. It means the duties of the French presidency will likely eat Macron alive. He has barely any governing experience and has no party within the French parliament to help him accomplish his goals. The National Front will be back. ###geopolitics###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen is the French Trump. Of course France loving French want her to win. Nationalism is back! Love your country and your heritage! "We will no longer surrender our country or its people to the false song of globalism"!! ###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] From the article: Le Pen's immunity has been lifted before, in 2013, by the EU parliament. She was then prosecuted in 2015 with "incitement to discrimination over people's religious beliefs", for comparing Muslims praying in public to the Nazi occupation of France during World War Two. Prosecutors eventually recommended the charges be dropped. Yeah, that's pretty insane lol She compared Islam to the Nazi movement. Our old boy Donald Trump is no far from there. How do you say that to 1.3 BILLION people? ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not sure Macron will be accusing the poor of wearing false beards to scam welfare.###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Update on the former Prime Minister Valls nomination drama. So Valls who is probably a neo liberal but also an asshole, wanted to join Macron movement. (After losing the primary against Hamon in the Socialist Parti and betraying him.) Macron said "thanks we're good." But finally they are not running someone in Valls district, BUT they are not making him a member, so he has a chance to run like a big boy, on his own. (Because he is under disciplinary action in the Socialist Party, since he is, you know, a traitor.) ###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I agree, the nationalists pretend that they are friendly with nationalists from other countries, but they will be at each other's throat the moment they get into government and have to defend their country's interests against other nationalists. I saw an interview with Le Pen in English once. She made the impression of a somewhat imbecile child. No wonder she doesn't like to give interviews in English. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] > Emmanuel Macron slammed the leaders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland, for allegedly defying Europe's principles and values by refusing to pull their weight in the bloc's refugee-sharing plan. All most everyone in the EU is doing this, maybe that means that these arent really Europe's principles and values? ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Le Pen wouldn't stop terrorism, if anything she would increase it by giving them more propaganda. Fuck terrorism. You like to pretend we condone it because we realize it's not something that can be stamped out by rhetoric and immigration bans. Listen to law enforcement experts in the FBI like James Comey instead of a bunch of trolls on the internet. You guys have no understanding of extremism so much that you are all literally falling for the exact same indoctrination that Islamic extremists are and are completely unaware of it. You're in a cult. Go get help.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] “Was your bodyguard really your parliamentary assistant or…” Because of this: [The EP is asking Le Pen to repay a total of more than €340,000. She was asked to repay almost €300,000 by January 31, for salaries paid to Catherine Griset, who worked as a parliamentary assistant from December 2010 to February 2016, and another €41,554 by February 28 for salaries paid to her bodyguard.](http://uk.businessinsider.com/marine-le-pen-misses-deadline-to-repay-257000-to-the-eu-parliament-2017-2?r=US&IR=T)###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >Melenchon is an idiot, but he is probably a good person at heart He supports Assad. He'll enable a murderous autocrat that inflicts human rights abuses upon the people who he claims to want to help. Why? Because he wants to stick it to Amerikkka.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] He married a person that is 25 years older than him, and one that was his former teacher as well? Ewwww..... For what it's worth, I was all for Le Pen.###worldnews###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] i feel so sad to see how nationalistic/patriotic europe is slowly becoming... i used to love the idea of being european. now it feels more and more like a badge of shame. tribalism has once again gripped humanity. if le pen wins, no longer will i see a french person and think "we are the same". and even if she doesnt but gets like 40 something percent of the national vote...thats almost 1 in 2 people. i hate how politics divides us... ###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] >None of us are any strangers to opposing political parties conjuring up stories, however it has come out that Russia has had ties to Brexit, Marine Le Pen and Trump. All alt-right movements that attempt to destabilise the status quo and put particular people in power. Can you point me to them?###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] France expected to jump from 26% to more than 42% of women lawmakers in ongoing parliament elections. That would make France jump from 63rd to 8th spot in the world table of legislative gender parity. This is mostly due to Emmanuel Macron's party, La République en Marche, who finished first in 400 circonscriptions (out of 577) , 197 women and 203 men. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] there is a row of sacred cows that nobody is allowed to touch. macron is a first sacred cow, growing bigger by day###europe###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] >The so called ''useful idiots''. Farage, Le Pen, Petry, Wilders, etc. are nothing but useful idiots from Kremlins point of view. No, they are traitors and collaborators.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I normally wouldn't care but isn't Le Pen all about the headscarf ban in France because "Foreigners need to respect our culture?" [She even called for Jews to give up skull caps to promote the ban on religious head coverings](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1zL106SGZ8) So now she's actually visiting another culture and doesn't want to do as the Romans do. Regardless of what you guys believe, it seems glaringly obvious that Marine Le Pen's belief system is a superiority complex. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Our oldest ally will be forgotten no longer - Good luck to Le Pen! Quadruple entente when?###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I was calling politicians like Le Pen and Mélenchon asshats, not you. You know, the kind of people who milk the rhetoric that the Lisbon treaty betrayed the will of the people... there actually are naive twats who believe them and parrot their views on reddit. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] > That's what's so great when you're an actual fresh face in politics (unlike Marine Le Pen), there's hardly any dirt they can dig up. Considering that Le Pen hasn't been in power, she is already remarkably corrupt, but that doesn't seem to deter her followers. They only object to corruption in other politicians, not their own.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I agree. This however still doesn't make him Le Pen's ally.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I'm sure Macron doesn't expect them to do anything, but calling them out on their shit instead of kissing their ass is what makes him more sensible than many other leaders.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Am Nationalistic-right, will vote for Marine on Sunday. That said, I would vote for Mélenchon without hesitation if it came to him and Macron/Fillon. Mélenchon cares for the French nation (I just disagree with his social-chauvinism), Macron/Fillon are disgusting liberals that spit on the French nation.###europe###French politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] No... They are really doing whatever it takes to push Le Pen through. There's more Russian oil dirty money flowing through Europe into the pockets of those who are willing and able to do anything to disrupt a united and peaceful Europe than anybody is caring to even imagine. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] This is some sexy Kantian shit: the maxim behind Melenchon's tax can't be willed into universal law as it leads to a self-contradiction. It is a perfect duty not to over-tax one's citizens.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] In no way do I care what Russia wants, nor should Le Pen. You want to lead France, lead France. That means building a pipeline that gives you cheaper oil with less dependence on a geopolitically aggressive power. Doing things for Russia that benefit you but are counter to the interests of your nation is cowardice and treason.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] ["But Macron did say Warsaw was exploiting differences in labour costs, which could not be tolerated. He alluded to the problem of social dumping - a hot-button issue in France - which refers to companies employing cheaper labour from other EU countries or moving production to lower-wage countries."](http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-france-election-poland-hungary-analys-idUKKCN18A0BO)###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Even without terrorism the problems are still there plain for everyone to see. Our Moroccans and Turks voted in mass for Turkey and Erdogan. The man who called us (us, not *them*) Nazis, fascists and genocidal murderers. These people havent integrated for 50 years and finally the natives are responding. This distrust will only grow larger and meanwhile the Macrons et. al. can't find it in themselves to pursue any other policy than dogmatic commitment to increased escalation through continued mass-migration. I just don't see how things are supposed to become better rather than worse.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] not to the same degree. There were still some rights left out before Hollande signed the bill in 2013. Also all spousal unions in France are civil, there is no recognition of religious marriage at all, so there really is no basis for any form of discrimination. ###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] It's crazy! Nowadays anyone to the left of Hollande or Blair is considered a Bolshevik. As if not having neo-liberal views on the economy means you want to implement the dictatorship of the proletariat. It's disheartening how far right the goal posts have moved.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] "Marine Le Pen suggested France's Jewish community should refrain from wearing religious clothing or symbols in an effort to combat Islamic extremism." Blaming the victim for the abuse. Much like saying "Well, if women don't wanna get raped, they shouldn't wear revealing clothing." Fuck you.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] >People out of the urban life are known to be uneducated and racist. I'm not here to argue about Le Pen, but I just have to point out that you're making a hateful generalization about a broad group of people. That's the same sort of thinking used in racism, the very thing you condemn. Yes there are correlations between education level, population density, and voting outcomes. But every political issue has many justifications, and I think that to reduce the opposing side to being simple and stupid is to fail to understand the topic.###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] No shit, melenchon is absolutely insane. He wants to make it illegal to fire people And leave nato. Just because he has significant support doesnt mean his ideas Should be given equal attention.###europe###French politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] [Vincent Boissoneault told The Globe and Mail that the two frequently argued over politics when Bissonnette attacked refugees or expressed support for Le Pen or US President Donald Trump. "I wrote him off as a xenophobe," Boissoneault told the newspaper. "I didn't even think of him as totally racist, but he was enthralled by a borderline racist nationalist movement."](http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/31/americas/quebec-mosque-shooting-suspect/)###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] That is brutal and completely accurate. Dear god, here's hoping the French people listen and don't elect another Putin puppet. How the hell does authoritarian nationalism rise in a place like France anyway? Macron's totally right, France is full of fields bombed to oblivion by the last nationalists to occupy the country.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_concentration_camps_in_Chechnya Wow. You're literally criticizing Macron for formally protesting concentration camps and the torture of gay people - something that Trump has been too cowardly to do. I always wondered why so many Americans wanted to appease the Nazis rather than take up arms against them. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Israel is ranked 29th in the [democracy index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index#Democracy_index_by_country_.282016.29) (which looks in terms of freedom of press, treatement of minorities, democrisation of position of rulers ect). This is ranked above **12** existing current EU members, belgium one of them. The idea that a certain leader is in power should be irrelevant, assuming what the foundations are concrete. Assuming what you're saying is correct, that's like saying if le Penn rules France they wouldn't enter EU negotiations.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Are you proud of the fact that your country will use the power of the state to silence political opponents I am proud of french for finally looking to stamp out corruption in the upper echelons of their political establishment: Sarkozi, LePen, Fillon. Trying to paint her as a martyr is pathetic.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] 1) there are no serious allegations of election rigging in France. 2) the plan was about ensuring a peaceful transition and avoiding riots that would certainly have ensued had Le Pen won. It didn't include any kind of obstruction to Le Pen exercising her would-be presidential powers.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen, because of the nationalist rhetoric and stronger authoritarian tendencies.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] /uncuck People who support Donald and le pen don't care about well reasoned arguments or words. They just take pleasure in using them however. Look at their "outrage" over Colbert's joke. This is from people who routinely make attack helicopter is a gender jokes. They use whatever argument pleases them because ultimately they are hiding the true reasons they are populists: racism, emotions, etc. If we are able to respond in kind with unserious remarks, then you have a credible way of shutting them down. /cuck This but unironically###neoliberal###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] >LOL at calling Le Pen far right. You people are morons. I guess anyone who cares about their country and doesn't bow down to globalists and Islam are "far right" now. Say it in French.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I honestly don't get people like LePen and Fillon. No reasonable European citizen wants Russia and its dictatorship and mobster infested ways to influence or shape Europe. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] anyone that doesn't think being manipulated by an enemy goverment or wanting to enact discriminating laws in itself is reason enough not to vote for a politician is lost to society. What in the actual fuck are you saying? "Don't tell us what's wrong with the Le Pen, try instead to tell us what's wrong with her!". That's what you just said.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] What he said. I am not a fan of positive discrimination myself, but atm we have +/- 10% of women at the parliament and it is the best we ever had. Right now, we are not missing talents because Macron chosed the 50/50 rule. We are missing talents because the parliament is currently a man's world, ignoring the potential of half the population. ###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Can we stop with the whole "leader/s of the free world"? What does that even mean? As far as I know we're all from distinct sovereign countries for now. Like I don't hate Macron or Merkel and they are good options so far, but this crap with "leaders of the free world" is just obnoxious.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Le Pen is calling on some "Anglo Saxon world waking up" attitude. Anti Islamic attitudes have truly been emboldened by ISIL, refugees and the increase in attacks but people of various colors have been involved in Europe for a long time. Why push a attitude that excludes a decent section of the population? If its a case of getting people to follow laws why not just increase cultural integration centers and increase police presence?###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Counterpoint: Macron is neoliberal and an ally of marginalized groups.###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Thanks for saying that. People voting for Trump, Brexit, Le Pen, whatever, they have a reason to. They're not all just uneducated racists. They're people and they're voting for the person they think will improve their own lives. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Ugh and I thought I couldn't like him anymore. Fucking doing what America would have been doing before mango Mussolini took over. The EU is filling that void America left and I couldn't be happier that at least someone is stepping up. And as mentioned elsewhere, democrats will have a perfect model of greatness to conquer the 3 major elected bodies. And then Trudeau and Macron will makeout on live tv and... oh I think I'm projecting wishes now ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >We know the Macron team set out five conditions: Renewal for France (half will come from outside politics) Gender equality (half will be women) Clean criminal record - as part of commitment to clean up politics Cross-section of political views - so there may be defectors from other parties Sign up to the Macron reform programme as well as joining the party itself While candidates can be members of other parties, they cannot run for them (apart from centrist party MoDem) Also, I highly doubt that its a coincidence that its equally split between men and women. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Media is behind Macron. Upper echelon of media hasn't suffered because of France policies, largely benefitted from them instead. Macron's agenda is to maintain status quo. ###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Except Le Pen doesn't have a hardline against islamic terrorism: she's a hardline against eveything not french (or at least with a french sounding name) for at least 3 generations. And her party is built on a (not quite well) hidden basis of racism and antisemitism....###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not all of them do, just those who identify with Steve Bannon's right-wing nationalistic ideology. They consider themselves part of an international movement that includes Farage, Le Penn, etc. Because they are nationalists, they oppose any supranational organization that takes away even a tiny fraction of its member states' sovereignty. They are also very anti-Muslim and anti-immigration/refugees, and they view the EU as enabling those things.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Calling it now: Le Pen wins, France has a social media freakout, and over the course of the next few months their media does all it can to discredit their new leader.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Marine le Pen's ambitions : "National Priority to the French", aka, national priority to white Christian people. If you don't consider that's true, you've already been radicalized to far right politics.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Don't throw the word "fascist" around like that. Benito Mussolini killed those who disagreed with him and committed many war crimes against Ethiopia. Hitler tailored a propagandized hatred against the Jews, and killed millions and millions of Jews, homosexuals and disabled people by working them to death in concentration camps, and immediately killing them in extermination camps. Stalin killed millions of fellow Soviet men, all because they showed signs of disagreement with him, and starved millions in a famine he caused. The loss of privacy is not what makes someone a fascist. Le Pen is not a skinhead.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] No you can only be sexist against females because men hold all the power! Just like how you can only be racist against blacks because the whites hold all the power! Those two options aren't mutually exclusive. Their political views are deeply rooted in sexism! The French would never elect a woman because they are all sexist, except for Le Pen voters. #womanpower###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Also when she and Macron were standing behind their lecterns and her papers all went on the floor. I very nearly felt sorry for her then.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I get your frustration. I don't like Le Pen or her politics, but how arrogant do you have to be in order to dismiss either her increase in power or the fundamental historical forces that have been pushing all countries towards more nationalism? So although I don't speak French either, I'm on your side on this. Anyone who thinks this is over has no historical perspective, no political perspective, no logical perspective, no cultural perspective, no European perspective, and no understanding of how people think.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Can we at least discuss this rationally without freaking out? Macron isn't putting dissenters into FEMA camps, he's doing it because we're facing legitimate security threats. ###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Valls isnt in EM, Macron didnt let him in. Macron doesn't like Valls for good reason. Macron called Valls an arch traitor in his documentary lmao and its honestly true ###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Seems like Syria is such between a rock and a hard place. One on hand: Macron is probably right that there's no legitimate successor, and the war on terror has taught us the dangers of the power vacuum after a dictator. On the other hand, leaving Assad in place is a humanitarian disaster, as his moves to consolidate his power will no doubt leave a trail of dead and tortured people. There could be a case for an Iraqi style occupation, but that will fuel the fires of extremists. I honestly have no clue what to do about the country.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] People were praising Venezuelan socialism until things went to shit, now they claimed "it was not real socialism" all of a sudden. Bernie sanders, Melenchon and many other notable politicians on the left praised Chavez and Venezuelan socialism openly. This is not just a matter of it being a dictatorship, this is the result of socialist policies and practices, which by the way, require dictatorship. The dictatorship of the proletariat and authoritarianism are a pillar of communist theory. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It didn't help that Macron confirmed the authenticity of these leaks. A smarter candidate would have avoided this. Also, I'm not concerned about Macron winning, however I am concerned about his ability to avoid prison. Every politician today has to assume that his private life will become public. The solution? Don't break any laws and pay your share of taxes.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >You disgust me. And I was the one supposedly using ad hominem? >So 40 year old men that work at schools should be able to develop romantic relationships with 15 year old girls? As long as they don't have any position of authority on them, it's legal. I'm not saying what I think, I'm saying it's legal by French laws. But you seem to be too emotional and reading impaired to discernate the difference. >Macron is now a hard drug abuser, which speaks to his likely mental instability. \-Aaaaaaaand you're a conspiracy theorist too.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Very relieved to hear this, far right parties are simply not fit to rule, but something needs to be done to address the concerns of Le Pen voters. The fact that a over a third of voters saw the need to vote for an extremist party is worrying and if their concerns aren't addressed it could be a problem for the next election.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Ouch - that is mean. Even I wouldn't tease Hollande about that...###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] No, idiots like Le Pen destabilize countries. It's not about promoting far right values. It's about reducing the power of other nations.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't think Le Pen would have the power or ability to force a reformation of the EU. Not because she is incapable, but because the EU won't listen to those they brand populist.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Well actually that's more an answer to what republican candidate François Fillon did, hiring his wife and children to high paying jobs of alledgedly "counseling". Because reading the news to your husband every morning is a job worth 10000€ per month apparently... So Macron's answer to this kind of misuse of public money is to clarify the law and forbid to hire family members. His vision of France is that of a meritocracy and is very much against nepotism.###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Hollande doesn't like Macron and has been betrayed by him. How much do you know french politics?...###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] What I hope is that Macron will use the occasion to pass electoral reform and create a Dutch style proportional representation system in the legislatives. That alone would convince any sceptics that he's not just another power-hungry politician. But most importantly it would ensure healthy debate and make people feel that their views are being represented.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care,Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I think there's good populism such as Macron's current campaign. Populism based on loving each other and moving forward, not backwards.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Mass unemployment, lack of security, terrorism, mass immigration, but hey.. the rise of populism is our concern... Merkel & Hollande, same traitors to their people.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I mean I'm sure Le Pen can "deliver" on her fascist policies. Nothing is stopping her from creating a racist police state and deporting all Muslims. But if FN voters expected her to bring jobs back, increase wages/profits, and improve the French economy better than they could without the EU, she won't deliver. Basically like Hitler. Not all that effective at providing what most people wanted: economic improvement, but very effective at providing what fascists wanted: wars of aggression and genocide.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm gonna be honest. I wish European countries would implement a full on secular law that prohibits all religious symbols in public. Like the one Le Pen was talking about I heard once. None of religions have actually ever been proven to be true and majority of people don't even get a choice of choosing them. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How is Le Pen fascist? She doesn't want to silence dissenting opinions###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dual citizenship holders. Le Pen came out saying she will vote to stricken citizens of their French citizenry if they commit crime. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Muslims aren't bad, irrational people. 99.9% of them are just like you and I, they want to be safe and live a normal peaceful life. If they believe that means closing the borders to refugees and illegal immigrants, then I can see why they'd vote for Le Pen.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Even though prefer Macron I do not like the seat distribution. Not proportional at all.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I don't agree that he's a lunatic, but yeah, no need to treat him nicely. He's the leader of the biggest superpower in the world. You don't treat someone like that with kid gloves. He needs to be stood up to, or he'll take advantage of you in favor of American interests. That's his attitude regarding America First. He doesn't care about any other country, and they need to be firm to get him to do things for them. I actually respect Macron right now for the way he handled Trump.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] If you want morons like Le Pen in power then ignoring them and calling their grievances false/racist is the way to do it. Her party has doubled it's vote share in two elections and you saw what happened in the USA. With the same amount of vote growth next election she'll be the one in power.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You speak like Macron has an official policy of open immigration from the Middle East. He does not. It is very difficult these days to emigrate to France from any country in North Africa. The problem in France is with a minority of the second and third generation Muslims who are already there. This is a problem that needs addressing through sound housing, prison, welfare, counter-terrorism policy, etc. Not through demonizing whole groups of people and stoking racist fervor in neo-Nazi groups. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Goddammit, Le Pen. You fucked yourself. People don't vote for the populist because they're bigoted. they vote for the populist because they know the corporatist will never be on their side. Now you just prove that neither will you, because you're a fundamentalist, not a populist. You just parrot the right words. Go France! Vote for the corporatist who will fuck you for money, or the fundamentalist, who will also fuck you for money, but at least pretend not to, all while initiating backwards social policies that destroy any semblance of integrated society. (sound familiar?)###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] God bless Marine Le Pen!! A true feminist leader and icon. France would do extremely well to elect Le Pen! Viva la France!###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > agree almost entirely with your 2nd and 3rd paragraph. I don't agree with people not voting Macron but I won't call them childish, as I said, I respect their beliefs. I agree that neither Melenchon's plan nor Macron's plan seemed like a real solution. I do think the solution must and should come from the EU and not a French president. I do think that part of the EU (the richest) should come closer and move towards Federation.###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Can someone explain how EU is not letting that old bloke hire more people? And even if they elect Le Pen and she leaves EU, how will that help that guy to hire more people? For that you would need to ease labor laws and offer less protection to workers (so they could get fired/hired easier and that will help business to reduce risk of hiring new people) but I just can't imagine that happening in France (and also it directly harms her voters)###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] > There is a global ideogical force that can really only be described as: extreme pro-immigration, pro-multiculturalism, pro-islamization whilst still maintaining a market economy. >This force is Trudeau, it's Hillary Clinton, it's Macron, and it's the Liberal Democrats. >Tactical considerations like what you're speaking about here aren't really relevant - the ideological movement above is a spear the world is currently being forced down on. This but unironically. There's going to be kebab trucks on every corner, folks.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Still have legislative elections. Every lapdog from the PS and LR hoping to be part of Macron's majority will go pledge allegiance to the new king and hope to get elected with his blessing, how's that for a shitshow.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Capitalist nation states are able to motivate people to moderation by creating inclusive institutions. When states play an active role in welcoming in muslims, promoting moderate Imams, promoting the french value of accptance as something to emulate, it becomes harder to radicalize people. Radicals come about from 3 things in conjunction: Circumstance, Anger, and Ideology. Nobody becomes a radical when they're well fed, taken care of, and happy. The state can work at undermining extremism through integration programs and propoganda ops, both of which macron is masterful at.###neoliberal###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Stiglitz, Krugman and Solow, three Nobel Laureates, have repeatedly spoken up about inequality and it's negative effects (Acemoglu gets an honorary one for his citation count). It's certainly a well-supported concern within the neoliberal corpus. So many of the redistribution proposals are flat-out *bad* though, which is why we might agree with Piketty's prognosis but disagree with his remedy, let alone those proposed by Melenchon, Bernie Sanders and the like.###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] My roommates girlfriend was complaining for weeks about how the USA is just too sexist to elect HRC and that the only reason she lost was because she's a woman. She loathes Le Pen and constantly claims it has nothing to do with her gender. This kind of cognitive dissonance is *The Onion* material.###Conservative###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Honestly I thought he would have just shut up. It's not surprising he's not supporting Hamon. Not only he has very different ideas, but when he was prime minister Hamon and other PS MP did a motion of censure against Valls' government, despite being from the same party. Being asked to be loyal to this guy is a bit of a joke. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] >Transcending the dogmatic ideologies of the left and right, he advocates pragmatic policies i just vomited in my mouth, this ideology is too pure I like Macron, but this ridiculous centrist ideology of 'we're the only _pragmatists_because we base all of our policies arbitrarily between 'The Left' and 'The Right' and pretend like both have equal merits' is really one of the worst political developments in the West. Also, it's 'En Marche'.###europe###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] So.. what do I do if I do not support no-nation-states-globalism, but don't support Marine Le Pens harsh ideas? What do I do if I support the EU, even a federated one, but believe that multiculturalism in European states needs to be toned down a bit so that existing minorities can assimilate better into local communities?###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Before we get to hear any Americans with their deep insight into European politics. This was the French authorities asking the EU to do this because Le Pen was hiding behind the immunity and refusing to meet with police. Her polling figures have since gone down with police (who are usually more supportive of FN than most citizens) because of her disrespect for the French justice system.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Not to mention the Kremlin's current active cyberattacks and propaganda warfare against Macron and others. They are being funded by a state actor assaulting French democracy directly, including on their behalf. I want to know how they reconcile this with their nationalism, which implies a deep loyalty to France. Geert Wilders had the same problem, with much of his funds coming from Israel and Breitbart's Horowitz (who was acting as a real-life anonymizing proxy for foreign funding of Wilders).###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Putin is the mastermind behind Trump, Brexit, France, Geert Wilders, and every other nationalist who will somehow secure hidden Russian interests. Did I mention Le Pen has a conversation with Putin? They definitely discussed their nationalist new world order. Totally. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I was talking about Assads oppression actually, but now that you mention it Le Pen planned to destroy marriage equality and other fundemental freedoms in France. American politics have nothing to do with this and I'm not interested in talking about them.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Nazis aren't coming, but the political environment is becoming comfortable for people with nationalistic views and racial ideals. Le Pen may not be a Nazi, but she is a populist that thrives on manipulating the masses by promising an impossible ideal and marginalizing groups based on their ethnic and cultural background. You don't need history to know how destructive far right populism can be. Also, brother Ray, you are a patronizing twat.###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Nazis aren't coming, but the political environment is becoming comfortable for people with nationalistic views and racial ideals. Le Pen may not be a Nazi, but she is a populist that thrives on manipulating the masses by promising an impossible ideal and marginalizing groups based on their ethnic and cultural background. You don't need history to know how destructive far right populism can be. Also, brother Ray, you are a patronizing twat.###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] >moderate liberal values of people like Merkel, May & Macron? Are you fucking kidding me? May is an authoritarian looking to rip up human rights legislation. She is standing purely on being 'strong'. She fits in with Duterte, Erdogan and Putin (hell, her ministers even say these people have 'shared values') rather than Merkel and Macron.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Trump never laid out specific plans to roll back LGBT rights. No credible sources said that he would, other than the rumors about the draft order about allowing religious LGBT discrimination (which he did not sign). Le Pen has this publicly on her platform.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] What are you even talking about? Are you talking about the Nazis or FN? If you really are comparing Hitler's Germany to Le Pen that's very fucking dishonest and disrespectful towards all of the victims of nazism. In your mind, all populist/right win parties are the same?###europe###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] If you add the radical Melenchon votes to that, it seems obvious that France is in really bad shape. Or at least the french people feel so. Estabilishment supporters (yes, Im looking at you, r/europe) think that the "populism" happens because people are bad, stupid, racist or because of russian propaganda. Those people have valid concerns. Listen to them. Because if the populists finally take the power, they will not listen to you.###europe###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I would love to watch the video where Trump does his "Power Move" handshake on the fucking Pope to prove is dominance and little penis.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-city-mosque-attack-alexandre-bissonnette-1.3958559 The suspect was "unfortunately known to several activists in Quebec City for his pro-Le Pen and anti-feminist positions at Laval University and on social networks," Turns out the gunmen has more in common with you than with Muslims. Find another attack to spread hate, fucker. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] So if Britain is covering its own people pensions only what is the issue? I don't see why Britain needs to pay the EU this money when Britain could pay its citizens directly itself. ###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Well, we don't know. Defying treaties supposedly put Melenchon on the wrong side of the French constitution. If the ECB drops the hammer on France (see: Greece and capital controls), does Melenchon really have the domestic support to fight it?###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] What is this proven interference you speak of? Every single government runs propaganda. Unless they actually hacked some voting systems there was no interference. Do you consider it interference when Obama tells the UK to vote against Brexit or French people to vote against Le Pen? That is not interference it's just propaganda ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > They think that the tradeoff of sacrificing the absolute freedom to stoke fires (that you have the "right" to be a provocative asshole) in exchange for not potentially generating 60 million more reasons, is worth it. The unstated assumption here is that making controversial speech illegal will undermine the popularity of that speech, but as Ms. Le Pen and her many allies show, that is not the case. If anything, history (and the present) shows that making something taboo and disallowed makes it more popular.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No, the Le Pen/Putin gang only know a shallow nationalism that thrives on hatred and cannot be but destructive. Macron is the true patriot because he is prepared to give his best for the country. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Are humans not primates, according to you? Also, yes, physical violence is indeed a very base instinct, which is why Trump is so fond of it. Macron simply didn't allow him to walk over him.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] People assume he was 'played' as the majority of folks don't understand, or simply aren't aware of the protocols and etiquette that come with high level business and diplomacy. I am really proud to see the way in which our representatives in Europe have carried on as normal and really have put themselves above the childish behaviour Trump has been exhibiting. I believe that proper protocols would be followed if Macron, or any of the other leaders visited the US. But I don't know that would help Trump to 'learn'... ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >pentagon and globecucks use trump as a puppet - >globalization accelerates and US global dominance is resolidified - >EU resurgence w/o deadweight of UK led by Macron + Merkel/Shulz - >thousand year empire of economic and political liberty###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] "Guys, the EU is collapsing, what should we do?" "Close the borders and manage our finances?" "Shoot Le Pen?" "No! We've got to form our own military." ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Le Pen's immunity has been lifted before, in 2013, by the EU parliament. She was then prosecuted in 2015 with "incitement to discrimination over people's religious beliefs", for comparing Muslims praying in public to the Nazi occupation of France during World War Two. Prosecutors eventually recommended the charges be dropped. So who knows if anything even happens.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] because poor people embarrassing rich people must be punished. I hope someone throws the book at Fillon. As in a literal book###europe###French politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] > direct policy discussion Folks advocating direct democracy should be upfront about the risks too. With full democracy, people may vote in economic policies that may not be good in practice and in Europe, you can bet that folks like Le Pen and so on will become more powerful. Maybe people will learn through mistakes, maybe not. One thing is for sure: first years of full democracy will be a rough ride.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] But the nationalism espoused by Trump, Wilders & Le Pen isn't just economic nationalism (for which protectionism is a more specific term). The cultural / social nationalism is if anything an even more central part of their mantra.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] But the question is, do you pray to our lord and savior Macron? ###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] It's not the same thing. Trump does it because he believes he's asserting dominance. Macron did it to show Trump that anyone can do it and that it doesn't mean anything so he should stop doing it.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I vote penal colonies. They don't have have to be terrible penal colonies, I don't care if there's still condos, McDs, whatever. Just so long as the pedos and rapists are kept safely away from decent folks.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wtf. Generalize? I mentioned two slimy women and compared them. How in the eternal fuck could that be construed to mean all women are slimy? Sorry but your thinking is grade A impaired. Also, the first part is a direct quote from Le Pen. Edit: I'm generally appalled that so many people done even understand how generalization works.. man the education system is a failure###worldnews###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] This is because you're American, and as such obsessed with cults of personality. The rest of the world that isn't run by dictators vote for parties, not people. And there are dozens of countries with social liberal parties, full of neoliberals just like Macron, Jeb etc. Don't lose hope, webby 2.0###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > I thought the leaked emails were supposed to change things???? Nah that last-minute try at smearing Macron bombed as hard as her whole campaign. Do you even still qualify as a populist at 35%? **Liberté, égalité, fraternité!**###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] First off i do not care about Macron's relationship. However, I have no idea how this criticism would work. Like how in the world would this be homophobia? That just makes no sense. on the misogyny claim youd think that it would be the opposite, imagine if he was dating a 15 year old french teenager that would of been a scandal in the media. Now i would of not cared but will Macron call out this society hypocrisy?###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] What does Macron expect Putin to do in Chechnya? This isn't a "top-down" problem. This is a deeply embedded cultural issue. Just [read this article excerpt](https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/6didx6/we_will_set_them_straight_in_berlin_an_anonymous/di3qwpa/) to get an idea. While this story is somewhat unrelated to homosexuality, this exact same attitude permeates Chechen society on the homosexual "issue." Chechen gays who have managed to escape tell stories of how their own families entrap them and want to execute them.###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] ... But there *is* racism involved. France is famously rather racist and it's a huge problem that contributes to French Muslim's feeling marginalized and excluded from their own culture which makes them easier to radicalize. Trying to paint all Le Pen supporters with a sympathetic brush doesn't work. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Today Le Pen proved she's unprincipled and disloyal. If she did that to her own party, imagine what she would do to France.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Thank you for clarifying. I do however think, that freedom of speech has its limits. Political correctness is not a substitute to resolve stereotypes underneath them but I still think, it should not be just acceptable for everyone to blurt out the first think that pops into their brain, especially if the message is hateful or against human (dignity). As someone who wants to be a politician, I also condemn Le Pens populism and fear-mongering. She should have a higher standard. ###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm not worried about Nazis coming back. I'm worried about a brand new political phenomenon emerging in the West where politicians push state-approved discrimination and the stripping of human rights with vague justifications of "national security", "averting cultural genocide" or "It'll be good for the economy somehow". If Le Pen wins, France won't be a fascist country, but it won't be a free country either.###europe###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] France is in NATO (though it left under de Gaulle and I'd imagine le Pen would also want to leave since leaving NATO is a lot less troublesome than leaving EU) but NATO is also American organization that borderline requires American hegemony over Europe. If France actually leaves that would neuter the ability of the EU to stand up on its own without the US against Russia. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why? Once France eventually ends up at 50% Islam, science will just be banned by sharia law. Only Le Pen will keep French culture alive and above islam. France is 10% Islam right now and look at all the terror attacks. Vive Le France I will *truly* be heart broken if the country that helped birth my nation from tyranny falls to Islam. I hope France will remember how vital freedom is, and that they were once renown throughout the world as a bastion of it. ###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Fillon supporters are mostly very loyal LR voters who won't accept to vote for someone with a centrist/center-left agenda like Macron.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Don't lecture me, Le Pen. I see through the lies of the Populists. I do not fear liberalism as you do. I have brought peace, economic growth, freedom, cosmopolitanism, and rational policy making to my new Empire. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] > merkel and macron are globalist traitors who hate their country, choosing to bow to islam instead Where exactly do you think you are? Lmfao ###neoliberal###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] She needed to be a lot harder both on Bernie and Trump. Watching the Macron debates I think if she was even half as vocal and passionate she'd have won. But then again she'd have had to deal with the sexism that would be hurled at her if she showed any human side. Sigh. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] they weren't nearly as represented as FN or FI supporters whining about Macron###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You misunderstand, Macron should rule because he is lesser to mr bernke. Directly ruling over us mortals is beneath the great quantitative easer.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Best case scenario if Macron does not materialize in actual votes: Fillon surging in actual elections because his voter base of religious conservatives is loyal.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Protecting an ethnicity is a pretty stupid thing to want. Really, protecting the French people from terrorists is a more admirable goal, but Le Pen wasn't some savior: she was another socialist in a long line of socialists...###Conservative###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Nothing wrong with wanting the best for our allies. It's fine for us Americans Le Pen will only get stronger and Macron can't do much damage as he has a new party with no votes. Le Pen 2022! I hope everyone stays safe in France and locks their doors until a strong leader gets elected!###europe###French politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] What in the article indicated that Macron chose gender *over* skill? You don't think it's possible that in a country with over 66 million people they could nominate about 250 fully qualified women? Proportional representation is extremely important in a democratic society, and legislative bodies should absolutely reflect the demographics of the population that they create laws for. It's totally ridiculous to claim that because there is equal gender representation there must be a competence gap.###worldnews###French politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Macron recruited candidates from the non-political civil society, which means that it's sorta representative of the general population (in terms of gender, race, etc.)###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You have all my sympathy man. As someone constantly told how le Pen is to win this year by people who have no clue whatsoever about the French electoral system even (let alone French society) because "leeel Trump/Brexit top kek cuuks" you do have my sympathy. ###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Socialist party won 280 seats last election. That same socialist party had a lot of factions who blocked a lot of Hollande's reforms. > When Macron actually carries out some neoliberal bullshit the same thing will happen to him. Holland ran as far-left candidate. He pivoted to the center after when he realized his utopic policies weren't possible, but didn't have a mandate to govern as center-left since the hard-left of the party rebelled and the right-wing opposition hated him too.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] We already have subgroups within Europe, take Shengen for example. Hell Lisbon specifically makes these possible. If other states want to make themselves uncompetitive then all the better for the others, they cant place punitive laws or tarrifs as that would violate the current treaty and good luck getting any new treaty passed, Lisbon just about passed in Ireland the last time and only after concessions on taxation. If Macron wants to make noise to placate domestic votes, let him, the alternative is worse. When shit comes to shove there is fuck all he can do about this because Lisbon.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It seems that no one wants to admit that there are some serious, fundamental problems that people are having with current political direction of the West. It's easy to say that every brit who voted for Brexit was dumb, that every American who voted for Trump was dumb, and that every frenchmen that votes for Le Pen is dumb.. This doesn't highlight the stupidity of people, it highlights that a majority of the population in a democratic nation fundamentally disagree with it's current political administration. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why the hate? I may not agree with her or her supporters' policies, but that does not make them bad persons; some of my best friends voted for Le Pen. Should they go fuck for themselves too? We need to spread unity in this nation, and that attitude, I believe, is not one which will accomplish that goal.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] No. Pétain was a traitor and a fascist and as such nobody was politically associated to him after the war. Le Pen's movement's ancester is Poujadisme. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Poujade###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] No, but bigots and racist are most likely to vote her. Not all le Pen voters are racist, but most racists are le Pen voters###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] As much as the idea of a refuged goth nobility "reconquering" the whole peninsula from a cathartic epic win in 722 is utterly stupid I find equally stupid the insistence in highlighting those lands weren't "theirs" and were "rightful muslim clay" in a "legal basis", because you are projecting post-Westfalian constructs of international law to the past.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's both things. They dislike anyone to their left, but Renzi and Hollande don't get the amount of vitriol Merkel and Clinton did, because of sexist reasons. Internalised sexism doesn't mean that someone will hate every single woman in the world.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Nope he has clearly stated yesterday that DLF would stay independent and not be part of the new party le Pen wants to create. But they will continue to form an alliance for the upcoming election(s?).###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Your argument doesn't even make sense because Macron is neither a misogynist, racist, stupid, nor a populist. ###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] How does country regaining it's independent decision making and control over it's borders "break your heart?" Come on. Brexit is the best thing for Britain, and hopefully France leaves too this year with Marine Le Pen as president.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The fascist brigade is doing everything they can here to keep sensibility buried. Le Pen is fucking disgusting. When someone persists with a party, tainted as it is by *extremely overt* nazi sympathies, its clear that this person does not reject such an ideology. She merely wants it out of the spotlight while people are still able to make their decisions about her. ###europe###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] We know the evil that is Le Penn. We've see her kind everywhere. A person who inherited her position, yet claim to fight the establishment. A person who claims to put their own country first, but is almost exclusively financed by foreign entities. Says they want to protect our values, yet grovel at the feet of a homophobe sexist dictator.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] >Considering that Le Pen hasn't been in power, she is already remarkably corrupt, but that doesn't seem to deter her followers. They only object to corruption in other politicians, not their own. Hrmm...I cannot think of any apt comparisons from the other hemisphere at all. Nope. None.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm not trying to punish or pass any kind of judgment on them, but it's not hard to make the case that rebroadcasting a propaganda tape counts as spreading it. Terrorism isn't just about the direct murders or damage you cause, it's also about using the spectacle of those murders as a lever to move millions of times more people. That can only be done with the de facto cooperation of the media and alarmists like Le Pen.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Social democracy is not a far left ideology. For your partisan ass the Macron law is also a lie, the remarks his adviser said to desperate whirlpool workers are also lies, and his programme does not weaken worker rights and increase employer power. He is owed the votes of the left because between two extremists they can't choose they want to legitimise neither.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Blah, blah, non-productive bitching, blah, blah, non-productive bitching, blah, blah, not looking at your arguments on "why", blah, blah, but still bitching becouse simply you disobey and that's all I care, blah, blah, some more bitching. So, all that you're saying is that you still didn't get it. Even France's gonna leave you, with such poor skills, Macron isn't eternal.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] POPULISTS BTFO, LE PEN CUCKED, MGGA, ALL HAIL GOD EMPEROR MACRON!!!!!! ###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is just my personal opinion, but I fear that a Le Pen victory would begin deeply dividing NATO countries into one side that's far-right and the other side being centrist or left-leaning. It could lead to an even greater disaster for all of us, and we'd become vulnerable to actually making backwards progress where a united Western world is concerned.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] So many people voted for this guy, I think all of the insults and accusations thrown at them led to him getting elected. This is what happens when you dismiss millions of people, they'll go out and vote for the likes of Macron. They'll vote for sensible labour market reform, budget balancing, and government reform. We need to work on understanding and bridging the gap between us and these people, we can't just write them off as not racist enough, they have a real lack of populist anger, and we need to understand###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] If you look a bit on how we allow our presidents to live, how they live in a fancy palace and how much power they have, you can tell that as a culture, we still like our "monarchy". Of course, as Sarkozy and Hollande can tell you, we like having our kings...we like cutting their heads off even more.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Because we are a secular country. Because our constitution, as you say, states that religion has no business meddling with political and public life. This does not mean that the president is not entitled to have their own religious beliefs; that would be ridiculous. It just means that they should not make political decisions based on those religious beliefs. And Fillon has sort of hinted at such a tendency. This is not a matter of discrimination, anyone is free to run regardless of their beliefs or lackthereof. They simply should keep them out of the political world.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > A vote for Le Pen is a vote for more terror and more dead French people! Do you know why? Anti-Islamic rhetoric ostracizes Muslims ALREADY in France, and breeds terror. You'll have less people from overseas causing problems, but domestic terrorism will increase. That's not saying we should stop the migrants however. I'm just saying that people should attempt to accept Muslims, which will lead to cultural assimilation. Cutting off further immigration from the middle east is actually imperative to making Frenchmen out of the immigrants.###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Demography is not an issue at all, in London we are minority non native but no one cares because most of our immigration has been successful. The US is almost majority non white too. When there are problems with assimilation then there's a problem that needs to be dealt with. Also Le Pen isn't an outsider, Macron is. French system is one of the best for ensuring outsiders get a chance. But if the views of a party are abhorrent to a majority of the population they won't get power. As should be the case anywhere###europe###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I suppose you are American, one of the few countries where nationalism is used a synonym of patriotic sentiment. Nationalism is defined as: "extreme form of patriotism marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries" and yes, I do have a problem with this way of thinking, especially when it is used abused by populist or far right political parties. Moreover, if you paid any attention to what Le Pen has been saying, you would know that being on friendly terms is not exactly what the party is pushing for.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Or maybe we should aim to deal with the problem itself instead of sacrificing freedoms. I mean, we are talking about disposal that allowed the State to house arrest ecological militants during the COP 21 to prevent them from protesting ? These laws can and will be used against political opponents because there is no judge control. If not by Macron, then by whoever will follow.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Workable but hardly the messiah (that would be Macron). Well when you look for messiahs to vote for you're going to be disappointed every single time. You do realize it's only a matter of time before Macron does something you don't agree with. What then?###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] i'm with you, brother! electing macron is a stepping stone to fascism. i mean, what's next? demonising a minority? alienating france from its local allies for the sake of dumb nationalism?###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Socialism seeks worker's control over the means of production not all (e.g. Anarchists, Syndicalists etc.) would think that they should be seized by the state. Fascism supports state control over key industries but still essentially endorses private property and capitalism though in effect a fascist and a democratic socialist economics platform will look often similar in practice. However fascists also support a chauvinistic and ethnically exclusionary social agenda while socialists are anti-racist. That's what makes Le Pen a fascist rather than a socialist.###neoliberal###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That is plain wrong, you put your own definition of establishment to fit your worldviews. What he meant is that Macron broke the "tradition" of the left and the right (our main partys), just switch back and forth. He came as an outsider and ended this back and forth. Sure there are some old politicians still there, but a lot are gone.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm not defending Macron, I don't know enough about him for that. I'm simply saying the rules they followed have been the rules for a long time, and I think it would have played out the same way if Le Pen had a "breaking news" story about her campaign. And I don't understand how "French media follows rules they always follow" is upsetting you. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.france24.com/en/20170506-france-media-rules-prohibit-election-coverage-over-weekend-presidential-poll###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] lol Keep dreaming. The French people today said "no" to racism, said "no" to bigotry, and said "no" to fear mongering. The French people don't want some crazy racist Islamophobe as their leader; they aren't Americans, they know better. Macron will make an excellent leader and you will be made to eat your words.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I have not said anything about this genocide. In this thread many Europeans after Turkish referendum labeling Turks as nationalists for supporting Erdogan and celebrating the result with Turkish flags in Europe. I reminded them that they are doing the same voting home far-right candidates like Le Pen who is more than a nationalist.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You think their opinions were different 4 years ago? Strangest comment I ever read. So just because 51% voted Le Pen in those regions you wont go there? But if 49% in another region voted Le Pen you will gladly throw money at them? The fuck... you are more racist than Le Pen. ###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] So why is he demanding this? Le Pen or whoever non Muslim person has no obligation to cover their head just because this person wants to. See I'm not arguing in favor of Le Pen, fuck LP tbh, she's a Russian puppet populist, but the point stands. Why would the scarf be mandatory? ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's not a good reason because they can just turn it around and say if you want people to live by your rules in your country, you have to live by theirs when you go there. I don't like Le Pen but I support anyone refusing to wear the headscarf because I think their culture is just wrong about that kind of stuff.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] [It's funny that the same people that blame immigrants for not assimilating praise Le Pen for refusing to wear a headscarf in Lebanon.](https://twitter.com/androdc/status/861183076579389440) ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Um, Wilders is not happening. Let's hope Le Pen doesn't happen either. The idea of *unfettered* free speech is American. The idea that neo-Nazi hate can be expressed without restriction is American. Europe has a different culture, a different system, a different history. Right wing views are fine. Expressions of hatred, extremism and racism are not fine. So let me make that perfectly clear to you: Racists (Bulgarian and otherwise) are not welcome in Europe. Bulgaria and the other countries in Eastern Europe have to choose: fester in right-wing hatred and racism or become part of a liberal Europe ###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] >Le Pen listed the veils some Muslim women wear, mosques and prayer in the streets of France as unacceptable cultural dangers **"no French person...attached to his dignity can accept."** Man, she's really going all-out on these, isn't she?###europe###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] MLP doesn't need to wait for a referendum to break Europe. Just stop cooperating on Eurozone matters. Europe would be in deep crisis within a week. I guarantee that she would also stop respecting European law in a number of issues. Probably not with blatant violations, but she would definitely use the fact that the EU is weak on rule enforcement. Look at how powerless the EU Commission is towards Poland and Hungary, can anyone imagine how strong they would be against Le Pen acting against EU law?###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm on mobile, but basically in France it is seen as REALLY disrespectful to try to politicise terrorist attacks as le Pen has tried in the past. It is seen as the duty of all french to stand united against terrorism, so using it to further your agenda is a no go.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > "Macron is basically the same as Le Pen !" No it's not. It's impressive how dumb they have to be to say such things, we're talking about at worst "5 years of the same things as we did for decades" with Macron as opposed to "5 years of discrimination, decrease of funding for education healthcare, increase of funding for security, army, hatred of freedom of speech, hatred of journaists, fake news, denying real numbers, homophobia, xenophobia, christian conservatism etc". Sounds awfully familiar...###europe###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] France has let its poor by the wayside. Don't act like Macron the wealth banker or Fillon give the sweat off their taint for them if they thought hurting thier Euro portfolio. Epic wealth inequality and your going on about French values? Woah, now that's hypocrisy.###worldnews###French politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Wow. I can't believe Le Pen said "Leave or Die". Stay safe.###worldnews###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I think you hit the nail on the head. Out of interest, do you have a guess of what he might do regarding France's president Macron and his blatant "undermining" of Trump's authority? (I'm talking about the handshake, the invitations to American scientists to come to France, and the Make the Planet Great Again-slap.) It must drive Trump insane to think that this young, smug French guy is making people laugh at him... It doesn't seem like him to just let it go.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your comment is chilling. > I have nothing against childfree people, but Sound exactly like i'm not racist, but ... and more importantly what does it have to do with anything. Macron has a family and children to take care of and he seems to do a good job at that, it look like an happy family like many recompose family can be. what is this regressive nonsense with sharing or not blood and capacity to feel empathy. Some people can some people can't i guess.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Someone needs to make an "inverse version" with Trump, Bernie, Stein, Le Pen, Maduro, and Orban reacting in disgust or horror.###neoliberal###French politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] >melenchon is far more dangerous than Le pen Sarcasm? Or Do you think A person believing in equality, pacifism and a more moral EU is more dangerous than a fascist, seriously?###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Macron is calling for more police and power to them aswell.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't know what you're on about, but I'm not even French. I have no idea what things are like over there. I just think it's a stupid law that is selectively enforced. Nothing is done about Charlie Hebdo or Mehdi Meklat, for example, but suddenly what Marine Le Pen did is unacceptable. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Half the Socialist Party betrayed their own candidate and supported Macron.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] In fairness it looks like Hollande really knows how to govern well, what with his never ending state of emergency like something out of a tinpot dictatorship and French officials warning that the country is on the verge of a civil war.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] There's no way you can possibly make Le Pen's racist and intolerant ideology pro-European, and that is the point about the whole thing...###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] The way France treats Breton speakers is unfair, hopefully Macron can change that. I think Bretons should push for a Breton language act. ###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] How much bad faith does one need to defend Macron these days? He's trying to seduce traditionalist Christians by telling them they were wrongly humiliated. Come back with that empathy defense the day he abandons his massive suggested budget cuts that will impact poor people first, because he shows no empathy toward them and curiously trying to appeal to them with basic decency measures would make him lose all his liberal potential voters.###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Let's see how many people who praised Le Pen for not doing this as well, or people who criticised those feminists from Sweden for doing it also give praise to Merkel. If you are going to praise one, you have to praise them both, because if you hold people to different standards based on your agenda, why should people believe you when you are so obviously biased?###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Of course, because Nicole is the only one "talking shit" about women in this thread. I mean, when regular people (men) make comments about the people in the picture (especially Macron's wife) it is just funny or the truth, but because you can identify her gender she of course represents the viciousness of the female gender. That's the way it goes.###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Are you disagreeing with his statement? Because it's painfully obvious. You'd think someone like Marine Le Pen in France would be applauded by the left. A strong, independent woman trying to lead, and yet she's constantly attacked. She's the pinnacle of true feminist ideals and yet is hated because of her anti-globalist stance. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] "Viva"? :') Also the fact that the media can't report on this is because of a law (which has been there for a long time) It is not something they thought of just this week to protect Macron###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Omg Hollande is a spineless fuck. Instead of siding with the Dutch, his fellow Europeans, he bends over for Eddogan. ###europe###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Going through our local new sites and social media I'm horrified about the state of our (Czech) society. The amount of blatant and open racism and bigotry in the comments and posts cheering for Le Pen is incredible. The Americans are not alone in this insanity.###worldnews###French politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] And you are confident that Le Pen, whose not-so-secret Russian oligarchy connections or Trump whose open disregard for ethics in politics, his obvious connections to profiteering from political decisions etc are not the same thing? Those will make <insert-your-country-here> great again? If you genuinely believe that the previous govt was selling you out, while the one you want to replace it with won't, then you're being blind to the same indications, red flags and signs that you employ to discredit the establishment. ###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] so we could blame macron winning france on misogany right? because all of us trumpers were rooting for le pen. you know, a woman that could actually change things###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] The whole anti-EU movement started with the financial crisis, but really amped up with the migrant crisis and social media propaganda and shitposting which amplified it. Macron realizes this I think, and if he can cobble together a European strategy to reinforce the external borders and take other measures to reduce migration, then the whole nationalist extremist movement can be effectively deflated to its pre-2015 levels. Then its a matter of dealing with the financial issues which can possibly be solved with a common budget, tax harmonization and fiscal transfers, if some proper mechanisms and rules are developed.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Oh good thank goodness your STATE GUIDELINES will protect everyone from the actual reality. Get the fuck outta here YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Genuine question. Have you actually read the original post? For a dog to be present the bride would have to be either * So drugged up that she's barely awake, or * Spending her wedding day and a day or two afterwards in hospital. Think about your own wedding day. Would you seriously consider either of those scenarios to be reasonable?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] As a mom, I’d feel a little sad for myself. But I would be so fucking proud of you. Since you won’t say it to him I’ll say it to you: good for you son! I’m so proud of the life you’ve made. Mostly I’d be so relieved knowing you’ll be okay. Knowing that you’re being responsible and don’t have to worry.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] what the hell? are you 70 y o or something and can't use internet? amphetamine (which is in adderall) is waaay less harmful than meth, and if you really bothered to do your research you'd know that. you have a family to care for god damn it, it's just irresponsible af###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] This is a really good way of putting it. Sure, you might regret having an abortion, but it's far worse for your child to feel like they've done something wrong by existing.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Oh this is definitely a consent violation! This could be traumatizing for her when she finds out. There may be legal ramifications as well. I would stop ASAP!!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I think hiding things on social media is a significant problem. Thats usually associated with cheating, the only reason many are dismissing it is this wife of his is almost immobile. But even so if you're hiding anything from your significant other then it simply isn't an honest relationship.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Seems like you could certainly use some happiness in your life...###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] The only thing that people like this respond to is boldness/ assertiveness. “This is your fault. You were sexist and shitty. Your apology is lazy and worthless. If you want things to be different, you have to make up for the past. Make Amends.” To your brothers: “Our parents were sexist and shitty. They were hurtful and immature. This is Their Fault. Stop defending their shitty sexism. Unless you want to be shitty and sexist as well? Because that’s what you’re telling me- that you want to be shitty and sexist too.”###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Because so many of us are told we need to forgive to heal- which is total BS. We don’t owe our abusers absolution. And we can heal without giving them that. If forgiveness worked for you, great. But don’t push it onto others.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] No one uses gay as an insult anymore?? Come on it’s 2020 we’re respecting the lgbt+###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I think that’s not appropriate and a 28 year old really ought to know that. What’s even more concerning is that he doesnt respect you/your feelings.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] One question, why do you persist with this when it's clearly upsetting for your girlfriend? If you respect her at all, including her feelings, you would desist with this. You're basically putting low grade eye enjoyment above her happiness and not respecting her insecurities? Stop that shit and then apologise to her for trivialising her issues.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” —Dolly Parton’s character in *Steel Magnolias* Hope it gets better.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA and you know it very well. You need to disregard the backwards laws in Saudi Arabia or so and do the right thing, which is to share with your sister equally. Otherwise you can never call yourself a man ever again. And please, do not tell us you are not following the teachings of Islam when you are planing to profit from an Islamic law that treats women as half their brother.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's not just that. If OP is earning more money then technically the ex-wife should apply to adjust the custody order because OP should be paying more.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Taking issue with a stranger's comment online and calmly telling them that they're wrong, without once insulting or belittling or screaming at them is not a "demonstration of similar behavior" when the behavior in question is outright abuse. I thought you were coming from a place of genuine concern before, but now I'm not so sure. You upset them. They let you know. For you to then imply that they are abusive because you didn't like how they responded is vindictive and snide. You owe them an apology.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] NTA - there is a difference between silencing a voice and what you did. Silencing a voice is forceful. You expressed concern. And it seems to me your friend understood your concern and agreed that he potentially put his well-being into jeopardy. If you’re still concerned though I would talk to your friend once more and make sure that you didn’t cross any lines###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] > What's wrong with me? Nothing, you're a good person and you enjoy that music because it reminds you of the enjoyment you got out of the game at that time. You're a good friend to those around you and you often do more for them than you should, and that sometimes wears you thin and makes you feel worn down and less than you are worth but don't ever forget that you are a really amazing person.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] So much this. When he gets upset about your ‘joke’, you can hit him back with a “Sweetie, you’re just so *over-sensitive*!” and then see how he likes it. Seriously, I’m so sorry. It’s so horrible to have your legitimate feelings trivialised and invalidated and you deserve so much better, OP ❤️###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] His abuse will get worse. He's literally already accusing you, what will he do if he doesn't believe you're being faithful?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Ugh. Sexual frustration is hard to talk about, but I’d hope people would realize they need to have that conversation if they’re actually considering adultery###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Having a difference in opinion is okay for things like...pizza toppings. Not racism. If you're okay with your friends being dicks to Asians or black people or whatever race, then you're racist too. You don't get to disconnect from that, like "oh but they attended the KKK rally at *lunch* but I'm meeting them for *dinner*." Remember those bullying PSAs from elementary school? If you don't speak up against the bullies, you're being complicit. The same applies here.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] He means he has his so he doesn't care about all the uninsured people in America and people who go broke from medical care costs.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That’s ok, but this is more about him knowing she is straight and not telling her about his pre op and second talking about kids with her and not disclosing what that really meant is so wrong... Deceit and betrayal hurts more them anything else and people giving him pass just because he is trans is not ok... He did something very wrong to someone who clearly likes him and that is despicable....###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA. Even if they don't do their share, that doesn't excuse you from doing yours. If you don't want to contribute, find your own place.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Your comment(s) violate [rule 3](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/wiki/index#wiki_3._accept_your_judgement). Please review this rule, and be aware that further violations will result in you no longer being able to participate in your thread.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Putting it out of its misery was the humane thing to do. Wouldn’t want to extend its suffering.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. Invisible disabilities are real and only your daughter's family and medical practitioners need to know the situation. I'm sure it's stressful to deal with that and no one say what the 'appropriate' way to react is, beyond not causing physical harm or some other kind of crime.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I mean, speaking as an American, I would never be romantically involved with someone who identifies as a conservative. Today’s Republican Party is so full of hate and divisiveness that I could never be with someone who supports it.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Also it was lucky it was just soda. My sister’s ex had a pattern of punching walls and doors when he was angry at her, and then it escalated to throwing water in her face. Eventually he threw a pot of boiling water at her because it was the thing he had in hand. No one can say OP’s husband wouldn’t have thrown a hot coffee on her if that was what was available. He’s abusive and extremely unstable and there is no telling how he might escalate the abuse.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] If her friends continue to message you, gently remind them that their friend is the cheater. Then I’d invite the friend over to bone.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA You are never obligated to lie or keep damaging secrets. Of course she feels pissed, she's lost her job and a source of illegitimate income/merchandise. You're hurt, because you never knew how little she valued you and your family.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You don't get that your dad abandoning him might've been hurtful too? Plus - he's right, this belongs to him as an heir to your dad's estate, it was never yours or your sister's in the first place.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wow I really wasn't expecting all this support. Thanks for your support man, really appreciated. Hope you stay strong as well.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Have you had your testosterone levels checked? Even people as young as you can have low T levels. It may also be a sign of something else wrong - like testicular cancer. Before you question your psychological state, please see a physician and get checked out. If you don't already, please do a [testicular exam](https://www.webmd.com/men/testicular-exam#1) right now.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] ESH - it’s not your child and you knew her mother was against it. It’s not your place to make those decisions for other people’s children and considering you’ve 100% shown you don’t respect her I don’t blame her at all for not trusting you with her child again. I do think her mothers stance is unreasonable though - kids are cruel.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] If you are in a relationship, everything is 50/50 regardless of who pays. You are not a parent/child, or landlord/tenant. Thinking like this is abusive###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] too many replies coddling the spouse and OP. this child is in danger. if not physical danger, then certainly in danger of emotional and verbal abuse. what is therapy going to fix while he still harbours racist ideology towards his fucking child? throw the whole marriage away or send the child to a family that is willing to prioritise her safety and wellbeing.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah, im no poly expert but it sounds like shes just fucking a bunch of guys simultaneously no strings attached. Which is absolutely fine, but doesn't constitute a relationship. It also sounds like the lack of commitment thing isn't something that's necessarily her choice (I presume because shes unbearable)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Hunny it's nothing u ddi, it's more likely that he is acting this way because Sarah is making him, bet u she makes him do this by threat of leaving, dw tho everyone get their commupance in the end###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Try not to be too hard on yourself. The important thing here is that you show remorse and you feel bad for what you've done. When you're done with studying and have a job, start taking your parents out to nice places and treat them to things.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] **OP, you have got to drop this boy in the trash where he belongs.** You absolutely shouldn’t have to tolerate abuse from anybody, and whatever past trauma he has does *not* justify the fact that he treats you this poorly.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] IMO these kids made their decisions as they did because the worst thing in their life was being punished by their parents. I think this is less about education and being smart, and more about being raised knowing that it is safe to confess mistakes or inappropriate behaviour to one's parents.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] If you can't stop yourself from driving when you drink, perhaps you should stop drinking. Or doing any other drug impairs your driving. It sounds like the only reason you haven't killed someone yet is luck.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Personality disorders and autism or brain tumours do not inherently make you an asshole and insisting that they do is ignorant and ableist. Empathy doesnt say anything about the kind of person you choose to be. Stop treating neurodivergence as a receptacle for human evil.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] It was. Does that excuse misogyny? Especially since the original poster seems to be male and antifeminist###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yes this, protect your family by reporting him or else your family will be tied to his actions.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Thay kind of attitude is what's wrong with people. Teenagers are human beings not pets you can disrespect and bully for your own amusement. Jesus that's why there are so many ill-adjusted adults, they learn from their parents that respect is the same thing as fear and power.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] OP, look at what you typed. I think you already know you’re not if you decide to leave. Your parents seem to only intervene if it’s convenient to themselves and not to those around them. Not to mention the lack of discipline towards your sister who seems to be the immature one. If you feel the need to move out, then move out. NTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This, I was just thinking it's time to file a police report.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Y’all need to organize and put pressure on the administration, this is unacceptable.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] This. Homeboy needs to understand there’s a fucking way to go about things. That saying “it’s not what you said, it’s how you said it...” nope. It’s definitely what you said. You definitely could have taken a walk and came back and sat down with her. She had a shit year understandably and you’re right to say she needs to get out of bed, but you have no right to be cruel in your approach. Edit: YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Agree NAH. There seems to be a big lack of compassion in these comments. Getting bullied for years can seriously affect a person.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Rule 9 on this sub is to be kind and civil. Do you see much civility in the comments?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You’re never obligated to compromise your personal security for others. Societal norms be damned. You have a right, and a compelling interest to preserve your own safety and feelings of security.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I think im most bothered by it because she's only heard the name from being around my family. She has zero understanding of the God she has chosen to name herself after. I feel I would care less if she knew and respected that God.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] To be fair, they also punish us for choosing not to have children sometimes###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah... and you didn’t just get paid double... you worked double, so you just got paid the hours you worked.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Incest is disgusting and he should seek help. What a gross fuck. Sorry youre dealing with this but this is sick.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Eh I've always seen gender and biological sex as different, so while trans women might not have the same chromosomes a lot of the difficulties that comes with being a woman are still there. &#x200B; Trans athletes are a difficult one though, not sure how sports will tackle it###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Emily is still a misogynist. Internalized misogyny makes life hell. “Look how special I am, not like other women who all suck”.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] As an Australian I can confidently say this is not an accurate representation of how most of us feel. There will always be dickheads, but most anti American people dislike the American government, not American people. You say you've live in Australia and didn't say cunt once, I'm sceptical (/s for this part).###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He's demeaning and questioning your skills based on your adoptive parents ethnicity and ethnic stereotypes. (Obviously you learned different cooking habits than your noncooking mother.)###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You don’t owe your parents marriage to someone you don’t love just because they took care of you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Exactly this. It's incredibly invalidating, inconsiderate, and frustrating. Sometimes people do things that are unforgivable. They do not deserve to be forgiven, especially when they don't ask for it, or even express remorse over their actions. Pushing people to forgive assholes that don't even ask to be forgiven just gives them license to continue being an asshole. Acknowledging that they just suck isn't forgiveness, it's just radical acceptance. Please. Stop confusing the two as if y'all know what you're talking about. You don't.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What a cruel and disgusting thing to do to another human being. You don’t deserve them.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] NOPE. NOPENOPEITYNOPENOPE. Rape is about power. Not sex, not affection, it's power. It's the gratification of *taking* what they want. This has nothing to do with you other than he's abusive and manipulating you. Run.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Oh no it's not. I really want to help. Crying out to other people often helps (and I do it as well). I hope you'll feel better soon!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sounds like you’ve made a foolish agreement. Your only rule is to tell each other soon AFTER something happens and that’s your *only* rule? Of *course* he isn’t taking it seriously. He isn’t serious about *you*.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She is also 17 so some leeway for pushing and not getting boundaries is understandable here. That doesn’t mean the boundaries aren’t real and should be ignored. It just makes her young.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] You shouldn’t be lying to “the person you love and respect more than anyone”. Wtf dude, stop trying to justify this.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Sounds like you were doing what a normal person wants to do. Yes you went against ur parents, but they can't protect you forever. At least you have respect for them.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] ... Only on Reddit can you seriously be advised to abandon your fourteen-year-old son, who’s obviously being manipulated by his mother, in favor of a fucking dog. This sub is beyond parody at this point.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Your mum deserves to know, whether it's you or your dad who tells her. Imagine she finds out herself and found out you knew but sat back and did nothing? I'm so sorry for your mum.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA goddammit. Doing and saying racist things makes you racist. Call yourself an edgelord all you want but if that's really more important to you than treating humans like humans then you're a fucking racist.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] I would argue that it would be both, as whole groups of people would therefore be considered inferior based on their race, which is defined by their color. It really seems like it boils down to the same thing, but I understand a little better after your explanation.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] You got this. Change your people for a little while. I got sober at 20 and there are tons of young people meetings/conventions etc all around the country and world.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Wow you disgust me. I’m getting angry reading all your shit comments, sorry not sorry for my rudeness. I can’t believe you think everything is fair and ok when you constantly value your equity and money above your girlfriend. Keep the excuses for yourself. You shouldn’t date anyone for that matter. Just cut your losses because damn she deserves better. Oh and Btw you are a major asshole.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Honestly. I wouldn’t. She’s a terrible person she is for sleeping with her own sister’s fiancé AND cheating on her husband. She’s not trustworthy.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Did you read the previous comments? It's not about his willingness to adopt, it's about his willingness to flat out lie and lead his partner on for years on end, in the hope that she would feel trapped with him and give up something she's made clear would have been a deal breaker. OP is also adopted, and knows what it is to be adopted. I have to assume that you're just trolling here with a throwaway.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] yes. But a lot of people have moved from anti-racist, to general assholedom clothed in anti-racism. And frankly, a lot of them look like Trump, just with the valence changed. It's quite possible to dislike both Trump and his mirror image, even though they both spout off about how right they are. Does this describe this woman? I have no data obviously. But she does give off that vibe. Which doesn't mean I'm on her sister's side either. I just think there is more going on on both sides###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] For real, if he was actually interested in this for making money that would be different. But he’s not he’s literally offering it for free for only women. Mans is a piece of shit###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Does she pay rent? Split utilities? Any sort of big girl financial responsibilities?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] $3k in 1995 is over $5k today. That seems just crazy for an average family to spend on something like this which was far from a neccessity at the time. I was piecing together $50 junk 286/386, maybe early 486 systems around this time.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I’m so sorry for your ongoing struggles with your health. Your boyfriend needs to grow up, if all he sees in you is sex, then you deserve better. Regardless of your health, you’re human and you have value. I really hope he sees your value and can understand that you’re not an object.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] How are they going to hold an underage student accountable for the money with these fundraisers? LOL###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Aswell like, from social media they can’t be necessarily super naughty so it is even weirder that he’s jerking it to casual photos of their faces 😬###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] That's a shit protest. Why don't you take rubbish from the slum part and put it in snobtown,? Wtf kind of protest is that? Ethics score -3###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What's ridiculous about it? Plenty of porn normalizes brutality against women and desensitizes the consumer.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] If you are not a troll, you are an absolute idiot who has no emotional intelligence. You don't deserve that friend. smh. YTA 100000000000000000000000000000^(100000000000000000000000) times.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Sounds like he's depending on you being in a tough enough spot to just go along with it. Like you'll be so eager to suck his dick after he has treated you like this.... Gross. Move in with your parents.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Many Final Fantasy characters were forced to marry disgusting evil monster figures in this very castle###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] What she’s saying is, if a man tried to get a specific woman drunk because he knew she’d be more likely to sleep with him once she’s drunk, that’s creepy predatory behaviour. So yes, roles reversed, is still predatory and should be recognized as so, not brushed off because “men love sex regardless” or whatever.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] For real, the kid essentially stayed in his room for two years doing nothing and only letting his mother in. Let's say OP never saw the room or knew about the piss bottles, does any of that sound like something a responsible parent wouldn't have noticed anyway?? My dad was a pretty detached workaholic, and he still would have noticed and been on our asses if we didn't go to school or have a job or basically ever leave the house for *two years*. At that point it's as much on OP as anyone else.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] 2 yrs is nothing. If you want to sever the trust that you two have - by all means go and tell your parents. YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Which is when you are into legal proceedings. If it never gets beyond 'make sure this doesn't happen again', there's no discovery.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] No, you don't, it's basic human decency. He should know based on how his girlfriend reacted alone. You can't defend someone who coerces somebody else into sex no matter how young they are.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You underestimate the amount of parents who view their children’s addiction as a “not *my* problem” thing. Asking them for any help, even something as small as locking the medicine cabinet can be looked at as a huge inconvenience on top of triggering feelings of resentment the parent(s) have towards the addict child. I hope I’m wrong with OP. I hope you’re right.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Personally I think it’s really mature of you to want to communicate with them why you’re doing what you’re doing. You should just thank them and let them know you appreciate them, and all they’ve done to support you, and say you just wanted to let them in on why you made your decision. I do think the cats should stay together if they’ve bonded and struggle with separation anxiety, so it comes down to wether or not you’re comfortable giving up your cat, or asking to keep both of them###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Reach out for help man. It’s really hard to walk this path alone. You may feel like you are burdening them, but you’re not. And if there’s no one in your life like that, I’d consider joining AA. This is really something that can take your whole life away. You’re not weak for having this problem, so many brilliant people face this demon. Finding help in others is a sign of strength my friend. I wish nothing but luck on you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Ew ew ew this is extremely disturbing. If I was the gf in here I would be NOT ok###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Yoo exactly. I grew up in a pretty strict environment with lots of negative enforcement and physical discipline.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] They probably actually just forgive him too and want a friend. People are incredibly forgiving.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I personally disagree, I have been on both sides of this issue in the past and I personally don't think you get to be upset at someone else spending money they earned just because you dont have the same as them so long as you are both equally contributing to the shared assets. If you split the bills 50/50 and your partner is better off than you at the end of the month because they earn more that isn't unfair its just life.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Your ex boyfriend is a nonce, you should report him to the police immediately that is weird AS FUCK###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Thank you so much for your response. I've told him clearly, "My education is extremely important to me." Which he kind of rolls his eyes at. I want to be assertive and set boundaries with him but I'm worried about his response. He's so sensitive that he often threatens to break up because my boundaries are "too much". I end up having to recant them...###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Have you no heart? I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I hope things get better eventually. I'm just preying she doesn't have another kid. House is a little crowded lol###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Omg NTA. You were together for like 15 years, and engaged for 3, and they go around and say that you're not a part of the family? They are TA.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You're being extremely disrespectful having someone as part of your wedding party that you've slept with. Gender doesn't play a role here. She's simply playing the card because of your ignorance and disrespect.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Equality]###[Not Confident] This is EXTREMELY creepy to me and I wouldn’t want to be with someone who went that far to pretend to be with someone###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Same. It would make me violently sick. Please leave her alone. She can’t absolve your sins, find a priest or a therapist and talk to them instead.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Seems plausible to me. My dad would lie his ass off to ask for money and it didn't matter the occasion, and he really feel entitled to this money, it's so freaking unbelievable. He even blamed me because he couldn't pay for his college while paying me alimony, which was literally ten percent e of his paycheck###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I reached out to Acer via Twitter and telephone. Sounds like the Gateway website is just a shell around Acer personnel who are providing tech support for old Gateway products. Not really around then, but also not really gone. Zombification is such a tragic and undignified way to go.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Your relationship is JUST 3 months old 1. He is obsessive about your past (particularly a female ex) 🚩🚩🚩🚩 2. He has breached your privacy sent messages to your ex and then deleted them. Despite you saying a no about the topic. 🚩🚩🚩🚩 2. He secretly (not so secret anymore) wants to 'turn you into a hetrosexual' thus proving himself as a homophobic ah 🚩🚩🚩🚩 3. He's pushed your boundaries continuously so showing he doesn't even respect you 🚩🚩🚩 Dump him and block him out of your life###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This must be a joke . It’s his fault that you cheated on him ? You cheated on your husband and he threw you out . Good for him. What did you expect was going to happen ? You’re an absolutely disgusting person if this post is true and you deserve what you’re going through.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Happy birthday. I hope to say the same to you next year###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] i think you may actually be a psychopath. Not trying to be mean, but by your comments here you seem to lack empathy and awareness of others feelings, which is a sign of psychopathy. Maybe you should get checked for that so you can address these issues more directly. This is not normal behavior.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Unless you’re staying forever you may as well do her a favor and let her find someone who cherishes her###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Kim should never be allowed in the house again without OP's express permission in advance if it means he can't enter his own home. Gf has absolutely no right to be upset and every reason to apologize for this ridiculous bullshit. I am astounded that she thinks her position has any defense###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Isn’t it like a law or something that says you’re supposed to do this when you move out?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You’re assholishness comes from saying Tony expressing themself should be “done in private” because the establishment meant to remind patrons of the 30s.. You’re suggesting you want people to feel homophobic?? Or be reminded of the homophobia at the time? Like come on man really? Fine, Tony has to wear the male uniform, but 1 pins existed in the 30s, as did the lgbt+ community and 2 do you reallyyyy wanna instill a homophobic environment in your workplace? Hopefully not but if so YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] NTA. He’s completely excusing and therefore encouraging her racist behavior. He doesn’t seem to care how that actually effects you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] While he’s gone get a couple of consultations with a good divorce lawyer. Find out what your rights are. Get your ducks in a row. He doesn’t respect you, his mom doesn’t respect you and his buddies don’t respect you and openly mock you and your marriage. I don’t see this marriage lasting much longer.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] He should also stress that it is a joint decision, and even if he married someone else he wouldn’t have children. Because MIL will blame OP.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Find a lawyer to ensure child support. It’s going to be tough as hell to raise four on your own but you strike me as being able to handle it. So get an attorney, keep your head about you and focus on the kids. I wish you tons of good luck.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Well yeah there’s three possibilities here: - it’s an ex girlfriend - it’s a current affair partner - it’s a random girl online who doesn’t even know him None of those are good. All of them = creep scumbag.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] **False imprisonment** occurs when a person (who doesn't have legal authority or justification) intentionally restrains another person's ability to move freely. This can also be called **unlawful imprisonment** in the first degree and is detailed in the penal code for your state. **SLPT: accuse your teacher of a first degree crime** &#x200B; # /s###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] See, everyone is different! I like the couple of pregnancy groups im in on here, it eases my fears to know that literally every pregnant woman worries about things, even if they’re different things. This is my first and only, I’m very nervous about giving birth! Hope it goes well for you!###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I actually live in a culture in Europe that places extra emphasis on grandparents and while I appreciate that, there isn’t and shouldn’t be a replacement for the importance of parents. I highly respect and encourage the special bond my kids have with their grandparents. But that doesn’t supersede our significance as parents. That’s an unhealthy misbalance.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA Quit immediately. Clearly they don’t respect you or your time. You’ve been working unpaid and now you’re afraid to leave them vulnerable? They’ve been taking advantage of you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Yes. At the risk of getting off topic you could use other examples to explain support. You can support someone who is gay without being gay yourself, you can support someone going to art college without becoming an artist yourself, you can support someone's decisions to not eat pork without giving up pork yourself.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] If this is an actual story. It is 150% your fault. Not his. Yours. Treat others how you would like to be treated.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Cheating isn’t “I did xyz and those behaviors are in the cheating category” it’s “I did xyz knowing my partner wouldn’t consent to those behaviors”. Cheating is breaking rules decided by the party. In the world of monogamy it’s assumed anything involving a third person is off limits. Unless you had a conversation where you said you were okay with this then it is cheating###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Go tell your mom now. Don't wait just get it out of the way beforehand. Its more respectable and she may have an answer or advice for you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] He’s still lusting after his ex. Not healthy and its crossing boundaries. He would not be happy if the roles were reversed.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] if an HOA does not exist, you cannot be forced into one without your consent, even if everyone else around you wants to make one.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] OMG - I had a Pink Gourami who not only lived seven years but would kill any other fish in the tank. I honestly think my mom finally murdered it while I was at work one day (she lived with me) because the tank was beautiful -- but only had one fish for about four years. Oh -- OP, YTA. Non-domesticated animals take a lot of training and work.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Report him to your teachers. That attitude is not welcome to train at their school. Ah, I’ve just seen the below string saying the same thing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] then maybe listen to them when we say we r being harassed, assaulted, and killed by the republican party. yall called us crazy for saying they were dangerous abd then they storm the capitol building with guns in an attempted coup to kill the vice president weidling Confederate and nazi and trump flags. literally how can their actions not be any clearer. minorities are not welcome to them###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is my favorite confession I’ve ever seen. I’m sorry, I know you feel awful, and it is so uncomfortable!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I think the real key here is to educate our children right from wrong, but also assure them if they are in danger or really fucked up no matter what come talk to me and tell instead of being to afraid. You have to know kids are going to make mistakes, and the courage it takes to acknowledge the fact they really fucked up and need help shows that they are learning and growing###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] You’re definitely basing black culture off of how other races perceive black culture and not what it really is. That negative connotation has been further driven by black movies and music written and produced by white people. If you aren’t really in it then you don’t get a sense of what it really is###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Super fake and also about to get removed for breaking the rules.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Conversion therapy is **abuse** and is illegal in 20 states. You have a strong case for full custody if she tries to go through with this and honestly, you should do whatever you can to get your daughter away from your wife. This kind of thing destroys children psychologically. If your wife thinks homosexuality is a disease, you cannot risk trying to change her mind at the expense of your child. Protect your daughter, even if that means protecting her from her mother.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Barney fucking Rubble... But Not Bob McKenzie from Strange Brew and SCTV. I award you no upvote, and may God have mercy on your soul.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Dear god, break up with your boyfriend and save him the pain.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Right? He doesn’t want to get snipped, even though it’s safer and easier to heal from the procedure. It’s a harder for a woman getting her tubes tied. Sounds like he doesn’t want to do anything to prevent future pregnancies which makes my eye twitch a bit... I hope after this he’ll see how hard it was on her and really listen to what she needs/wants.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] People love to act like racism is about culture like skin color somehow prevents you from respecting and helping participate in the cultural traditions###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] This guy is going to ruin you financially and you're going to let him do it because of your low self esteem. I feel really sad for you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You’re not an asshole for wanting to break up if you are incompatible. You are an asshole for suggesting that cheating is an option if you stay.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. Absolutely not. This is disgusting behavior and you do not want it in your life at all. I doubt she'll change, but maybe it'll be a wake-up call to your Mom. I'm sorry about your fiance.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] A developing brain means it makes sense not to put children in prison. I don't know how it's interpreted to mean no discipline, no consequences.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] >As we were walking off MiL said pretty loudly "aren't you glad she isn't your mother?" Sounds like a great time to say to your kids, "Aren't you glad she isn't your grandmother," and sever their relationship. Your husband can keep his connection to her if he wants, but none of the rest of you need her in your life.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NTA - we’ve had questions on here about telling grandparents with alzheimers where it might specifically be contraindicated for neurological reasons, but it doesn’t sound like that is the issue here. It sounds like your mom is using them as an excuse to get the you she wants for holidays. It’s your identity and you get to decide, not her.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The right thing is KEEPING YOUR DOG. NTA. Please do not abandon your dog. Your sister is full of shit. Dogs and babies can coexist just fine and she's being controlling and heartless.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Yup, when you "buy" something via an online/digital service, you are paying for the rights to stream or watch it, under their limited terms, until they terminate that right for whatever reason. They could rescind a movie you bought the day after, for copyright or political reasons, and you'd just be shit outta luck. Don't buy digital goods unless you have to or don't care about losing access to the content.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He's fundamentally against something that you fundamentally stand for, and you've known this since before you got together. Is what you feel for him genuinely worth his clear hatred for a community that you're part of?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] A baby should not have to go hungry due to an grown adult's whims and disregard for others.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah spidey sense is tingling. I wouldn't treat friends like this let alone 4 year long gf.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Licensed therapist here too - I commented the same exact thing. This crap is so terrible and he could actually harm someone heavily.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Aww I feel so bad for you. I guess it is true... No good deed goes unpunished :(###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I wouldn't be overly concerned about the people she's buying from coming for you. They're far away and it sounds like they have her money (i.e. probably don't have a reason to travel so far to do anything nefarious). You should be extremely concerned about the Feds likely having evidence of drug smuggling with your name all over it. You should be speaking to a lawyer immediately (before reporting any of this to law enforcement).###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I dunno. OP has already shown themself to be a hypocrite with no respect for the law, so all they'd have to do is demonstrate that they also have no respect for human life and they're hired.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] You can do this honey! 💪 You're a strong,intelligent, badass, capable woman believe in yourself!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I think a lot of the controversy could've been avoided by gifting it directly to your daughter. We obvi don't know the full story, but there's obviously some context to why the grandmother didn't give it to either his mother or sister and I am sure that generated a lot of hurt feelings. &#x200B; Him giving you a gift was nice, but if it was me I personally would've preferred a gift that didn't come with a headache, especially in this case where it has 1. put you in an awkward place and 2. overshadowed the actual gift###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA. For deciding, you know RBG died today, a woman who dedicated her life to juris prudence by the way, and you know, I think I'll go on Reddit and write a snarky post and demean her passing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] It’s not a reward for having children though?? If it’s on a trust, I’m pretty sure that means her siblings legally can’t touch it and it will either go to the kids when they turn 18 or depending on the circumstances in the will, get put in their college fund or something. As far as I know, you can’t go into a trust someone else set up for somebody in your care and just take that money. So the daughter will be getting the same amount as her sisters. How is that unfair?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] As a half Asian/half white American yep. I got racism from both halves of my family.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Well done. Yes please don’t neglect yourself - take care I hope things are soft well for you please give us updates if you can###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Confident] I can't believe what I'm reading. You're not manning up. Fucking leave! They're abusing you! Find friends and tell them about your situation. Make them force you out of the house. For the love of God seek help! Edit because language.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] This was my first thought for me also and as someone how’s been living with a unemployed person during periods as soon as I knew more money where to come in I started to plan larger expenses again. I assume your wife could do the same, how would you deal with that? I’m sorry for you but at least me honest with her.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There's a couple years where his daughter and his wife were both in elementary school at the same time. Ew.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I'm a professional artist and a devoted mother. It truly saddens me that your mother has convinced you that it's impossible to be both.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] They are equally important if you're a decent human being.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] YTA and you don’t deserve to study abroad. You’re probably going to lose your friendship, and hopefully your friend can explain to the school that your committed identity theft to reject the acceptance. You’ll be lucky if there not not legal consequences to this. I don’t think there’s enough schooling available to teach you any real lessons.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You’re just as bad, if he didn’t cheat you’re even worse. Tell him. He deserves to know if he wants to be with someone like you or not. Jesus you people. What a great person###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I think the solution is to only allow a man to absolve responsbility if it's done during the same time frame a woman can get an abortion. That way a woman can choose also. &#x200B; I don't think anyone is advocating that a man should be able to do that whenever they want, but being able to choose to be a father, well the mother is also afforded that same choice, is fair and makes sense imo.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Hey man you can’t change the past, all you can do, and *ARE* doing, is everything to give back to show thanks and have your families back. I know exactly how you feel man you aren’t alone, just keep doing what you’re doing and everything will work out. Have faith, stay strong man, God bless :) ✊🏽✊🏽###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Right? If you're going to get nitpicky with the rules then the Sabbath needs to be on Saturday. Also you need to keep a bag of rocks close at hand for stoning offenses. Don't forget your burnt offerings at the temple too.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dude shut up. You can overdose on literally EVERYTHING. You are disgusting###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] By OP’s mom demanding they tithe against their will, that’s literally infringing on their religious freedom. He doesn’t like it and doesn’t want to.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] People can change, but this guy is a repeat offender. I would be thankful the law is keeping him some distance from you. At this point I don’t know how he could prove he has changed other than time. How old is he now? It sounds like he is still on probation and hasn’t had enough time to convince the law that he has gone clean. I think your better move is to break up. You could tell yourself that you see a different person, but remember that this person you see has been lying to you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Break up with him. These radical conspiracies are just dangerous, and you two are fundamentally incompatible. People are entitled to their own beliefs, but that doesn't mean you should respect or subject yourself to them when they dangerous like this.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >it was a private conversation between us. What would even be the point of gaslighting on this. The point is control and the point is getting the victim used to giving in. That's what makes gaslighting so effective - the victim is strongly discouraged from bringing anyone else into the conversation or talking about the gaslighting in front of others, so they're more easily isolated.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. You don’t have a partner, you have a dependent. If she doesn’t want to pay rent to you and contribute to household expenses, perhaps it’s time she move out and pay rent to someone else.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Oh my gosh PLEASE don't do it in a public place. You do it in her own home so she feels she's in a comfortable and safe space. Then she can cry, immediately take a shower, go to the kitchen to comfort eat, or react undignified and not feel embarrassed about it. Btw it's super weird to be like "hey mom, want to grab some coffee?" And then tell her that her husband is sleazy in a cafe.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I didn’t upvote that comment. But I am downvoting you for being so insecure you had to respond to it and *clearly* rejoice in your victimhood. But what are you going to do? Complain to my boss?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] RIGHT! The fact OPs friend even named dropped him to help justify the impulsive decision to lighten her hair an IMPOSSIBLE amount in one sitting is just... perfection###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Can lead a horse to water... If you decide to stay with him, accept the madness that you described here.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] YTA, it’s not even your money! You’re gonna need to be a lot more reasonable if your situation of him paying for you is gonna work, surely?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Came here to say this. You were young, you acknowledge your mistake, and regret it. Can’t go back in time to change what you did, but the important thing is that you learned from it. Don’t be so hard on yourself - the guilt means you became a better person from that day. If you’re able make a donation for the $150, or like this kind commenter said, double it. If you can’t afford the $150 (or more), make a donation to the monastery as little as you can, then when you’re financially able to, make a bigger donation.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] even if she had something going on in her life, it's extremely easy to not be a jerk. I've been kind to cashiers on my way to make an attempt on my own life, lol. I'm not taking a stance on whether OP is right or not I'm just saying quit excusing people for not knowing how to treat people.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] > have female friends who have had similar encounters like this one and they felt so uncomfortable and unsafe that they dropped the class it happened in. That is so awful, I was shocked at how brazen and shameless he was. It seemed beyond simply a "doesn't think before speaking" problem. Is this really that common for young adults to do in front of an entire class? (I'm not that much older than the undergrad age group myself and I don't think I ever saw anything nearly this bad in a public setting.)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Agreed. While I am not religious myself, I imagined this situation in reverse. Picture a religious couple who considers a church/religious marriage ceremony to be really important to them but the atheist grandparents want them to have a non-religious ceremony in a place with no relevant religious significance and the bride-to-be wants to disregard her future husband's religious beliefs in favor of her grandparents' wishes. I think most ppl would take great issue with this. Religious-based or not, personal beliefs such as these impact *so many* life aspects.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Disgusting behaviour. You have some ego issues which you could have worked on instead of doing thus horrible thing to her. Karma is a bitch so sleep with both eyes open.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Aww god this is just so adorable, and I hope your wife is doing well###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] She didn’t abandon him. She was not in rehab or doing anything by choice. She was suffering from a serious medical issue and getting treatment. Read the original post.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Even during your relationship he wouldn't hear you out. He didn't want to listen to you because "that's his friend too". Come on, friends should understand what is manipulative and unhealthy behavior. Sounds like he really wants to fuck her at any cost and even a treasured friendship is worth it. You don't want guys in your life like that. It's just as true for men as for women. Cut him off and don't let him back in even after he has had his dose of the crazy and runs away screaming.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. That guys is and he’s not good enough for you. No one should be treating anyone like that. It’s shameful.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I agree 100%. Imo if your partner can share you emotionally like that, you’re not special. That’s cool if it works for some people but that’s not what I view as being real love.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Yes, yes, please, OP, delete this. Read this advice (don't take screenshots or save where he can find them) and DELETE. If he's as smart as you say he is, there's a high chance he'll see this and figure out what's happening. For your safety and that of your children, please delete both posts.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That's not your fault nor your responsibility. Your own well being comes first.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Thats awesome! I'm happy to hear any story about good bosses :) I find them so wholesome###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] For real though, Melvil Dewey was a racist, anti-Semitic dickhead who couldn't keep his creepy hands off the women who worked for him.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] That’s a bit shitty. I had a similar number to the local cinema for years so I used to print out the timings each week and keep them by the phone because I quite enjoyed helping and sometimes it was quicker than a confused conversation about what number they called vs what they should have called. It’s not nice to be mean to people. It’s not like they didn’t it on purpose.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] NTA. One day you'll be ready to change that room to something else. But you're not ready yet and no-one else gets to force you. The fact that they are badgering you incessantly shows a sense of entitlement and lack of care and respect for you. I doubt they'd be respectful guests. Sorry for your loss.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] That's literally what parents are for... To protect their children.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Thank God he can feed himself with stolen makeup from sephora. Shit keeps me full for days. Comparing a man stealing food so he doesn't die to someone's stealing makeup and other things they don't actually need to live is dumb###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] He’s demanding control and not even respecting his girls wishes. Some men are so inconsiderate and don’t even give a shit. Plus, a conversation starter? Does he really think his friends are impressed by this? A grown ass man throwing a temper tantrum when something doesn’t go his way is supposed to impress people? Hell no. My husband would rather impress our friends by showing off a nice clean apartment, not a man child cry baby over sports.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] She is putting what she sees as a real child ahead of the (please excuse me, OP) defective one, and not even "real" family. In truth, the one that needs help comes first over an unborn, who will neither know nor care if the nursery is up to Home Beautiful standards.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Nta- seriously need to re-evaluate this relationship. He’s abusive and out of touch. You deserve much better.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] yeah it's so embarrassing when people have emotions and oppose a shitty leader in a supposedly democratic country /s###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Statistically cops commit way more domestic violence on their spouses/children that non cops, so that is objectively not true.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] YTA, explain women's suffrage and other oppression to your children if they have qualms with a t shirt###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Dude, love based on situation is not love. I'm sorry you had to go through your life with your family never truly loving you. I don't believe they truly do now. I hope the partner you speak of marrying loves you properly. I know it may be hard to escape them, but you need to find away to seperate yourself from all of them. That toxic mentality will only continue to suck the happiness away from you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] i feel so sad for your gf, you’re encouraging, enabling and supporting your family in bullying her for something that probably carries a lot of trauma for her. you’re treating her terribly. yta###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I hope you can find peace and happiness somehow. Message me if you want. Strangers on the internet can sometimes be surprisingly helpful.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA I'm sick of people tiptoeing around thieves and abusers, as if they should not be held responsible for their own actions if those consequences are in any way inconvenient to them. She should have been kicked out for stealing the first time it happened.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's horrible! I've never had addiction problems but have several in my family that have battled it over the years. I can't imagine anyone treating someone that way that's trying to better themselves. It isn't easy! People need to have compassion.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Imagine if the 14 yo girl was innocent and something like this happened to her. A child can lose all the things (family support, her home, ability to trust, bodily autonomy, mental health, self esteem) in a flash. Oh wait...###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA - guy with a long term girlfriend tells you he has a thing for you you should have cut communication with him instead of helping him emotionally cheat on his girl.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] > If someone is racist or sexist but keeps it to themselves and doesn’t treat others poorly, should they be fired for their beliefs? My opinion on this is, yes. If someone has shown themselves to believe that whole other groups of human beings are beneath them due to a quirk of biology then they have shown themselves to be an immoral individual. And they should be fired, if their employer is a moral person who does not share their bigotry and biases.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Wow.. what a take. Wife getting so close with another man at work that a coworker of hers decided to find a way to let the OP know. Baby comes out sharing a lot of features with the other man and no prominent features of the OP, the wife, or either of their respective families. Your conclusion: Damn OP, jealous much? Whether she cheated or not, if you were more supportive she wouldn't have needed a work husband so...' Ridiculous.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Life's a bitch, what can I say. University is out for January. Most likely university is out for 2021. It's a huge disappointment but we suck it up and figure out how to make it happen for the fall or 2022. For now, try to keep everyone safe, fed and loved. Most of all, you need to keep YOU safe and healthy. You want to help mom and sister? Make sure you take care of you. I wish you well, OP. May the coming New Year be your best year yet.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] When you vote for policies that put people in cages and take away others right to healthcare, you are not treating them with respect. You might be polite to those groups faces, but you are not respecting them as equal humans.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Its seems scary now but just imagine she will see her mom as a bad ass who doesnt take shit from anyone, man or woman, and she will embody those traits if you instill them in her. You can make sure she grows up and sees what a healthy example of adult relationships look like and wont settle for anything less :) You got this, i believe in you girl!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] If you think about it, having empathy and compassion as well as the ability to reason is what separates us from animals. For people with no empathy or compassion, they are one step closer to being an animal.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] All of this is called good parenting, which teenagers don’t always appreciate. Limits and boundaries set with reason and love are healthy and important. Absolutely NTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA. It makes as much sense to hate all lesbians because of her as to hate all blonde people if she happens to be blonde. In other words, no sense at all.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Honestly, even if I did get a boner, I wouldnt be able to just "jerk one out" to make it go away. I'd feel so disgusting that I'm jerking off right after my partner opened up about being raped. I literally would not be able to feel comfortable doing something like that especially while my partner is very obviously hurting.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] INFO: I'm assuming these surprise pocket checks are being carried out by your immediate managers. Are they being compelled to do this by higher up staff? Or is it largely of their own election to enforce this rule?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] To the people who forgot what this subreddit is about: No one asked you who you think did what and why. The OP is trying to figure out how to keep having a relationship with her family and grandkids after an intense situation, that might lead to one of her family members going to jail. Forget your lust for drama and honestly try to help. How would you feel if you were in a similar situation and instead of people helping you, they argue about facts that they don't possess.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Ugh, I think it’s the MarsNeedsMoms/MommyIssues troll. YTA. Have empathy.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA. Pets need to be mutually agreed upon. Like respect needs to be a mutual thing. If you get another cat you are showing both a lack of respect and an increase in selfishness.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I’m officially stepping from social media for my confidence. Nobody else is control of how I feel about myself, not the commenters or my boyfriend. The reminders idea is lovely, thank you I’ll consider therapy after I see how the break makes me feel.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Stay away from her. Period. Don’t go near her. You don’t deserve any type of relationship with her or any female. That is disgusting. You have zero respect for boundaries AND CONSENT. Seek help and stay FAR away from women. And men. Everyone who you’ll touch with out consent. Ffs###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] This is about him not wanting to be monogamous, regardless of being bi, so don’t let him put that on you. He cheated on you mentally, now he wants your permission to do it physically.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Retarded? That’s not discrimination against anyone. Retarded means slow. Do you think anyone self identifies as slow?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] OP DMed me with this: “If you’re not gonna actually help and be positive the fuck off hard from my posts.” So that’s the type of person we’re dealing with here, FYI. Good luck to you, OP. You seem hateful and miserable. Please don’t drag other people down with you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] At 18, my father instructed me : when you order a drink, just say “ill have a ...” instead of “can I please have a ...” There’s a sense of authority that some people won’t question.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Support her, because she’s a human who needs support. Your relationship will be what it will be, even if you move apart. Look at it this way: you like who she is right now, but she’s pretending to be someone else. She deserves to not pretend, but you also deserve to not feel bad if that changes how you feel.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] You need to get your mental health checked man, go see a therapist or a professional so you won't have to abuse/hurt her again, or do something like this to another girl. Good luck on your future endeavours OP.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Seriously. Don't drink and drive. Your ins. may go up this time but next time could be you, your friends, a family someone's child, or several that end up dead. Don't be this person.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] > Political ideology doesn’t determine who you are dude we're not talking about whether the tax rate should be 20 or 15% for businesses... we're not talking about tariffs from china. we're talking about treating minorities like less than white people, putting kids in cages, undermining democracy, rationalizing shitty behavior... social political issues absolutely tell you about a person. the past 4 years are well beyond politics. this is about cultists defending their cult leader. this is insanity.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Your friend is disgusting. Tell her bf the truth. He deserves it. What happened was rape!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] By doing what you've done to PROTECT your child, you are a better parent than your mother ever was to you. You may have had to grow up quickly, but you're doing a fine job as a father. So many internet strangers are so proud of you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. Get yourself a lawyer and get custody legally established. Without a custody order, your ex can keep putting you off indefinitely. You will want an attorney versed in family law so you have legally required visits and decision making capability. Right now there is nothing stopping your ex from moving out of state and taking your kid far away. Good luck.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It sounds more like the mom poisoned her against him.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] It’s hard but we deserve forgiveness just as much as anyone else :) good luck###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I love this idea! I think it would also give your son time to process that you know and are accepting and then hopefully will get the courage to tell you. Whatever happens good luck!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] But it sounds like this brother is still a kid, not a toxic adult sibling OP needs to protect himself from. He doesn't have to be close with his brother, but the kid deserves to be treated with some basic respect. He's an innocent human being. It's pretty cold to describe him as the dirty "love child" and use brother in quotes. He didn't choose the circumstances under which he was born. Why not just say something like "biological brother" without the quotes)?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] NTA. It’s a tough one though, because you don’t want your daughter to miss out on her dad, but you also want her to have someone consistent in her life. Since he hasn’t proven himself to be able to accept this responsibility, you need to protect her. Only other option would be to let him come around as a friend, but he needs to earn that privilege.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Eh, live and let live. If you don't find it attractive, don't pursue them sexually. Otherwise just treat them with the same respect you would someone without tattoos. :)###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA. You brought your son into the world to nurture him and help him grow, not to judge him. If he asks you not to tell your husband, then don't. He's nearly an adult, anyway. You can be Christian and still accept and love your son. Try it.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Ugh burn the whole system. Women in that country seriously need to revolt.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA - Despite your convictions about marriage, **you are not the gatekeeper of if people get married**. She's not a good person, but pride is a mortal sin too, minister.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Oh my god I’m so sorry this happened to you. Your teacher should have absolute put a stop to it and dealt out some punishment. He did not deserve to be teaching. I hope your doing well now.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] i don’t thinks she’s trying to control him. i think she’s trying to *please* him, bc the book makes her think that’s the behavior that men like. he just needs to communicate that it’s actually turning him off, and im sure she’ll stop.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Just read your edits, perhaps don’t be too surprised if you marriage doesn’t make it through this. Support and love help build strong relationships and empower people to change habits.... control and dictating lead to mistrust and breakdown.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I think an apology to your old roommates is in order. What you did merits a confession and apology. Everyone deserves forgiveness including you, and I hope they give that you you. You need to tell them what you did. They deserve that. I understand you were depressed, but that does not excuse ejaculating on someone’s food or urinating on and destroying personal property. A confession is an absolute must.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] If you and your mom have a relationship where you can talk freely about things, try talking to her about the engagement/marriage and let her know how uncomfortable & alone you feel. Maybe you can all find ways to feel more at ease with your situation. Although it is important to remember you lost a dad, she lost a life-long partner, so try to share empathy with her as well. Good luck darlin 🍀###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Agree with you on that one. First off, I hate it when parents condone their kids behaviour not because it’s plain wrong/illegal/unethical, but because it makes them look bad. That sorta shows what values you’ve been an example of. And secondly, I think it’s sort of ridiculous of parents to not own up to the fact that they’re the ones who brought them up!###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She’s saying “girl talk can be gross, however...” that’s condoning it. Fuck that. Don’t talk about your SO with anything other than respect. They put up with your bullshit, they deserve at least that much.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] This is simply not true. The universe is unfair and owes you nothing. The sooner people realise that the better. No everything does not always happen for a reason###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] NTA. I cannot fathom the resistance to this kind gesture.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Before it started to become heavily misused, keep in mind people were always saying, “What do you call a male Karen” as if being entitled and causing a scene was a normal thing for woman but was a less common case with men. Even before any woman showing the slightest sign of a backbone was called a Karen, the sexism was quite apparent.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] ESH you used his private medical information to get out of a job when he specifically asked you not to tell anyone. then you demanded his “ex girlfriend” who he went on one date with go visit him (did you even ask if he wanted that???). she shouldn’t make weird “girlfriend in heaven” posts when they went on one date to garner public sympathy.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NTA She treats you like a slave and gaslights you in front of your daughter. She needs new therapists because clearly the current ones aren’t working. The sooner the better because she’s already poisoning the kids against you and you don’t want your relationship with them to suffer###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW?! I might be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that a broken femur that requires surgery has got to be an exceptionally serious and painful break. YTA. Go be with your daughter. JFC.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Someone that constantly has to profess their honesty is usually not that honest. He's trying to guilt you by reminding you of the "sacrifice" that he's making by being a "honest guy". He's setting you up so that when he eventually cheats, he can say "Well, what about all the other women I rejected?" I'd be careful, OP.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Still him. I dont feel any sympathy for OP. What about the child they wronged, who has been yelled at and punished for something they didn't do? And OP STILL hasn't come clean. Edit - You're an AH too###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Responsibly rehoming an animal you can no longer provide for doesn’t make you an asshole. Things change in our lives, and sometimes the best way to care for them is to find someone with better suited conditions. But I don’t think the behaviours you’re describing means she’s unhappy- sounds like she was poorly socialized through no fault of your own. Feral kittens can be difficult to manage well into their adulthood. If you want to keep her, try looking up some management techniques for feral kittens.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yeah that’s absolutely fair. Especially after so much time has passed it could be retraumatizing for her. Edit: accidentally repeating myself###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] These things should never happen, but the sad truth is that they do. Thank you for sharing your experience. You are loved and appreciated.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Its not selfish to prioritize your parents health. Absolutely not.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You didn't steal anything. They took advantage of you. They likely knew they were breaking labor laws but assumed you wouldn't know and wouldn't call them out for it. (Probably wanted to save money by giving more hours to a lower paid employee or didn't want to hire more people or something shitty.) I can basically guarantee nothing would come of this. I've worked at several places that went against state laws, union contracts, etc., just because they knew their employees were ill-informed and wouldn't question anything.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Heck, I'm taking some notes. The collective almost always has more total knowledge than an individual, and no one is perfect. Learning is an ongoing process.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] No words. You really feel no remorse. This is downright theft of a small business. Disgusting how people justify this kind of behaviour.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] You're a person who is allowed to say things that are true, like that you voted for the other guy. NTA. Feel free to say, "Mom, I don't believe that the state should own the means of production. Therefore, I'm not a communist." Repeat as necessary because that's the literal definition.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don’t think he’s clueless. This comment shows that he is fully aware that his friends are misogynists. I’d call it complicity rather than cluelessness.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Ok but this is the type of shit and shatters lives. If you don’t expose them, you’ll end up never holding them accountable for their bullshit. And it’ll take a toll on you in the end. And you don’t deserve that.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] And OP is doing nothing to stand up for his daughter, either. He doesn't have to agree with her style choices to tell her mother to lay off her.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That's true. My point was OP was clearly overwhelmed and should have thought about giving the kid back to the father voluntarily or give him to a loving family who would have cared for him. There was no need for him to be abused###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] As a woman I could never excuse this girls disgusting behavior. You don't do this to someone you love. Its manipulative.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] unpopular opinion idc: teachers shouldn’t have certain biases geared towards students. i blame the teacher for handling it so brashly.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] if you've propositioned a family member sexually, (especially multiple times) you definitely need to seek some professional assistance. Both for the sake of whoever you propositioned but also for yourself and your future. good luck###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You feel guilty about cheating a system that is based on cheating you out of independent thought with falsified information and slave driving, Prussian dichotomy?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Continue to be civil yet frosty. If anyone asks what’s up, say “oh nothing. Hubert is just abandoning his terminally ill wife (there are statistics about men leaving sick partners. They aren’t good.) and kids and moving in with the woman he’s been cheating on them with. He thinks I and his kids should feel sorry for him.”###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] He should feel bad! He should be punished! Wtf do you think happens if adults act like this? You're raising a future adult here and adults have the understanding that if you act like a psycho, people will shun and ostracize you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Ah yes, the infamous "but faaamily" excuse. 🙄 Here's the thing, would you treat your family the way her parents have treated you? Of course you wouldn't. Family doesn't get a pass when it comes to respect and consideration. If anything I would hope people would treat family with even *more* consideration than they would some stranger, however your inlaws have demonstrated over months that they are incapable of that.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I did this too, as a Korean American woman. Don't blame yourself for what you did. We did what we had to do to protect our inner selves at a young age. It hurts, but I hope you're in a place of healing and forgiveness with your past self. KOREAN AMERICANS ARE AMAZING!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Mom is paying for tuition. Appears that they are being treated fairly.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You tell him it's an issue, you tell him it is embarrassing and disrespectful. It is an ultimatum. For God sake you deserve better! It is literally sexually deviant behaviour. His behaviour is so perverted and disgusting. And needs to be a dressed. I honestly feel so sorry for you. Please realise this is so beyond normal!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Tipping for takeout is stupid unless you’re giving it to the cooks. Why should we pay 15% more to the person who handed us a bag.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] That's exactly right. Others should not be forced to witness something like this because not only is it disturbing, it's a graphic, traumatic image that might scar people or reopen the wounds of people who went through something like this. It's something that just doesn't belong on social media.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Hi I just wanna add something here because I’m a nanny and I also post sexy pictures on my Instagram and just started an OnlyFans - I’m married and my husband knows about it and thinks it’s hot. Idk - just be open and honest and remember people are complex! I can be vanilla and also v not. My online sexy pics help me feel in tune with my sexual side and what not. Never about trying to grab other guys. Anywho - good luck!!!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You need to do what’s best for you. Her being assaulted doesn’t change that she cheated.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] >I made everything worse than what it was OP, you didn’t make everything worse than what it was. What you did was to shine light on something that was very inappropriate. The manager shouldn’t be sleeping with her subordinates and especially barely legal boys. I completely understand the maternal instincts That his mother has.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] You're right that vegetarianism on its own doesn't imply an unwillingness to use leather, but a lot of people choose to be vegetarian because they don't think that it's right to kill animals to feed them. For those people, it could make a lot of sense to also avoid leather, another product that animals had to die for. Animals are hurt in the egg/dairy industry, but it's not something inherent to the product, it's possible to produce without harming them, although finding producers that do may be challenging. Still, there's a difference between just harming and killing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Exactly^ Obviously our experiences are unique to ourselves but I can relate to the gist. It’s definitely complicated and conflicting trying to find a balance between expressing gratitude for the support they’re giving, while also maintaining your space for your own reasons which are valid. Just like they can choose what they’re supporting us with, we can choose how we express gratitude while keeping comfortable distance. Good luck with your studies OP!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Please do not punish your fiancé for what this asshole did. I can promise this is extremely horrible for her, too. I can’t imagine how violated she feels.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That’s all you can do. Count yourself lucky and be glad you learned your lesson without harming yourself or others.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Definitely NTA, I get if you and your brother agreed for you to pay a small portion of rent while you stay, however he should not be charging you the full amount. If he cares about family so much he wouldnt guilt trip you or insult you over the money. Your brother is TA.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Why does your adult wife's crying break your heart but you're totally comfortable with her treatment of your teenage daughters? YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] It can be highly traumatic and most people keep trauma to themselves and to the people closest to them. Imagine the pressure and attention that could come with announcing a miscarriage? Of course there shouldn't be any stigma or shame associated with it. And most people would want to be supportive. But sometimes you don't want everyone knowing your personal business, feeling sorry for you, have to walk on eggshells around you, etc.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] While beating up on people isn’t okay, that’s also somewhat the sibling lifestyle. Have you ever heard anyone say “no one can ____ my brother/sister except me?” Having a sibling is a love-hate relationship where you guys will beat up on each other, but you’d still give your arm for each other too. I don’t have details, but it sounds like you’re far from having abused your sister. Don’t sweat it and move forward with life. Keep working to build your relationship with her also. Siblings can be an amazing friend through life.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Dude there’s nothing that makes suicide OK. Hurting doesn’t make your pain stop. It just passes your pain onto your loved ones.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You sexually assaulted her and you only felt bad because you thought you were going to jail. You are disgusting and you need help.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] That really sucks and obviously isn’t something that needs to keep going on. Shits hard tho and I suck at life as well so... cheers and good luck.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Aaaaand I'll shut you down right here. This isn't about the "happiness of the kid" and OP's thoughts about religion. If her child starts to internalize that a woman's worth depends on her purity/virginity it can have longer lasting impacts than not going to a dance. NTA.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Okay, so your answer is that abuse is somehow forgiven if it falls under the context of the abuser being drunk? Victims should never be urged to stay with their abuser. That is how the cycle of abuse is perpetuated.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Worse yet, she called him a misogynist, implying she hates the idea of having a sex control the other, yet she withholds his property and denies his right to break up because he's a man. I've seen some shit on this sub, but this is the single worst instance of backwards thinking, double standards or sexism i've read about in a while... Good thing OP broke up before it could get really bad.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] YTA, there's a reason this kid doesn't respect you and calls you these things, I suspect that you have never truly treated him with respect, kindness or love. Compounded by the fact that he sees the way you treat your bio child. The term "wicked stepmother" exists for a reason.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] How is that hot? Piss is also 95% water but best believe most people won't find it how piss on someone unprompted during a blowjob or sex. It was disgusting to him and he made it clear that he didn't like it. Must he keep that to himself because you equate that to swallowing? (just because they're both body fluids doesn't make them the same). What's wrong with you?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Wow dude. And a simple search within your humanity should tell you that OP has probably suffered years of gaslighting and manipulation at the hands of the one person who she should be able to trust above all else. She is fucking 18. How old are you? How long have you been going to school to obtain that basic information?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm sorry for your loss but YTA It's been 8 weeks!! I just imagine how I would feel if I had two young kids and a husband and I somehow get to know my husband would replace me only 8 weeks after my death. Letting your kids calling her mom is way too much and inappropriate in so many levels. Just like trying to replace your wife with her twin. Please get yourself in therapy like right now and don't insult/disrespect your late wife even more.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Please go seek some professional help or therapy. This is a traumatic, serious thing and I believe therapy could help you process some of this.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] When my siblings and I were all home alone we made a pact and had all our SOs over and just stayed out of each others way. Really helped make a stronger bond between us and all of us benefit. That’s how you do it. Not freaking blackmailing your siblings. Have fun never having a relationship with them.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NTA - you have obviously been a great mum and put all of your kids first. Now it’s time for you to be happy!###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] This does not change my opinion. Teach your wife control, not helplessness.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He supports extreme right wing views and openly advocates violence against LGBT+ people, POC, and women and posts his views on facebook all the time###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] "their wives tend to become more reserved in bed..." This is sampling bias to support a sweeping generalization which is furthering sexism. Scan this sub for women complaining about men's lack of sex drive to realize that.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Don't take the dog under her name. As hard as it will be thinking this dog would be better with you. You should avoid getting anywhere near her asap as you find the courage to leave. You deserve better. When you feel it's the right time. Go ahead, a better future awaits you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Everyone has done something that haunts them, it’s your own choice to live with it. Forgiving yourself is all you can do, you deserve it in a sense that you recognize what you’ve done is wrong, you have been humiliated for it. Now it’s time to be the best you you can be and help others in some way###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] recognizing that you did something wrong is a sign of growth and maturity. now you have to learn to forgive yourself. understand you make mistakes, come to terms with those mistakes, and you’ll be able to move on.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] As a French Canadian who inherited both of my parents last names, YTA. It's normal for someone not to want their lineage randomly vanish because they married someone, you should be more understanding.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] This. It was totally uncalled for. Butch lesbians aren't gross. They're human beings and don't deserve to be disrespected just because OPs ex has a disgusting porn addiction.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] You are too immature for a relationship. Focus on some self growth. This but she did it first attitude is middle school. Break up and grow up.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Y’all are ridiculous. I was speaking specifically to OP’s situation. 1. They were together for 5 years, not 5 months. 2. The dudes bed was still warm ffs. “Ryan” slipped in there so fast I got whiplash. 3. Loyalty appears to be a foreign concept to a lot of you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I am also a woman who has lost count of how many partners I’ve had. My BF doesn’t care, he just wants to be my last. And I feel the same with him. Honestly it just makes him better in bed because he knows what he’s doing.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I would say the same thing as your girlfriend. If someone says they would vote for Trump, that implies that they support/agree with his views. A person's political views reflect the sort of person they are: you could argue that a person voting for Trump is not just about the vote - it's about the person implying that they're racist and sexist, among other things. So in my view, what your girlfriend said basically translates to, "I'd break up with you if you were a racist and sexist person", which is a very fair dealbreaker to have.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Do you....have any idea how many red flags are here? this man's gonna kill some girl some day. accidentally or on purpose###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I went through that 6 weeks ago today. Good luck, and im here if you need a blind ear. Hugs!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. Protecting you sister isn't holding a grudge. You family is really awful.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You say he's one of the smartest people you know so how do you think he feels about falling for such a scam? Pretty bad I'd guess? You should get divorced. Marriage takes a certain amount of kindness, empathy, and stamina. If your reaction to your husband falling for a scam is to double down on how stupid he already feels by calling him a moron and think about divorcing him then maybe marriage isn't your thing.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Idk why but you seem like a super put together person who is having a bad day right now and I want you to know you're not alone. I'm just an internet stranger but I'm sending you a bunch of good vibes.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sorry you were exposed to it so early on. It sounds to me you're pretty demotivated at the moment. Maybe joining the marines or being a firefighter will give you a more meaning to life than sex?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] >Living in someone’s home does not mean you have to abide them saying horrible things about other human beings. Idealism vs realpolitik. Of course under normal circumstances it would be great if people called out their families on bullshit, but let's face it, not in a pandemic without an alternative place to crash.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Omg I don’t know why but this made me sob. What a beautiful heart you have! Definite YWNBTA. It sounds like they both would enjoy sharing their obvious love for her cooking. Her love language for him sounds like food, and that is a special connection you could all share. Agreed with other comments that maybe you could casually suggest you could help with groceries every once in a while, like a “you cooked, so I’m happy to contribute something!” Kind of deal. The world needs more awesome and open hearted foster parents. Good job being an awesome human.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] No, I wouldn't say that sort of shit in front of my partner or her friends. It's disrespectful.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm so sorry for your loss, OP. Flash forward to 5, 10, or 20 years from now. Where is the ring? If you believe you'll always wear it (as an e-ring or pendant or whatever), keep it, because he gave it to you. If not, give it to his mother and avert unnecessary additional stress during an already terrible time. In any case, NAH because of the unfathomable grief resulting from a young person's death from COVID.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] He took advantage of the fact that you’re young and that you would react in this exact way: questioning yourself and your rights. This was an assault. You were violated by someone who touched you without your consent. I hope you feel safe enough to tell your parents or some other trusted authority figure in your life.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Dealbreaker. Let's be extremely real: dudes who say shit like this are telling on themselves. Either they have or would take advantage of the situation in context. This is violent misogyny and he's telling you who he is. You need to be less worried about changing his mind and more worried about your safety.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Go to womens help. There will be something like that near you. They will listen. Set up a new bank account if you share one with him. Change your address for correspondence to a friends house. Start moving things you want to keep out to a safe location (a bit at a time). Get a lawyer. Get ready to leave. Dont talk to him about divorce, just walk. Save your kids. Make your family listen, they will.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You make 90k a year... you're really in no place to be complaining about splitting bills no matter how much money your boyfriend earns.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There was nothing holy about that fuck, even though OP’s friend would like to believe so.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] I'm so sorry you went through that. Things like that are brutal. I think a lot of these things are also considered predatory in hindsight, like 'oh, I get what he was trying to do now.' Gaslighting and pressure are a crazy thing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] But the whole reason tipping is a social custom is because wait staff aren't paid minimum wage. Thats why advocates have been trying to get restaurants to pay them a livable wage, which it looks like they do in OPs area. So if they are being paid a minimum wage then there is no need to tip.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] NTA! You’re right, if you’re white it is not okay to say it, regardless of context. It’s been reclaimed by Black people, NOT by white people. When you’re calling out racist behavior, you are NTA. Next time, try to teach him instead of yelling though.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You need to kick him out. He's an adult, he has been violating your wife and you can't allow him to continue, and you can't allow it to escalate. I think, unfortunately, you will have to tell your parents as otherwise there will be drama about kicking him out, and frankly, he needs to experience consequences for these actions.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm sorry that you feel sad because I called out your toxic behavior. But if you care about your relationship with your daughter, you will listen to that advice. It does not matter that she is 27. She is your daughter, not your therapist.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] What other elements would define womanhood? A woman brain? A woman personality? These are incompatible with radical feminism because they are seen as limiting and misogynistic. A woman can have *any* brain and personality coupled with her female anatomy. And I don’t see how that’s incompatible with supporting trans rights. We don’t need to pretend trans women are biologically women to support them, we can still respect their pronouns and boundaries at the end of the day.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] The real tragedy is that public transport could be free if companies would pay their taxes.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Idk, you bought a current year sports car despite having no savings. You didn't buy anything for her, and she's living with you. Imagine if she won the lottery and got 1 million and bought herself tons of nice stuff and gave you nothing... I'm sure you'd feel like shit. &#x200B; I think if you were saving the money or wisely investing it that would be one thing but no you're blowing it on vacations and nice cars in the first year.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] ‘No harm was done’ ????? Dismissing this kind of behavior enables predators. Harm *was* done. He valued his own jerk off session over a womans consent. That was the harm done.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I completely empathise with American kids and fearing being shot up in school of all God damn places, but *Do Not* threaten people with knives! You're going to end up being arrested and accused of being what you so fear.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Celiac is probably on the list because it impacts bowel/bathroom issues and that can sometimes be a major source of workplace discrimination. It's amazing how many managers think they should be micromanaging their employees restroom usage.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] >What the actual fuck, how is the 19 year old the brattiest of all the children in your home? Best guess is that parents never curbed it when younger. Of course some people are just like that regardless, but I know in my family that was the issue. No one told certain favored sibling that acting a certain way was unacceptable and now shes a bratty adult. When they're really used to getting their way they don't understand you dont get to call all the shots in the house###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Honestly, I don't think you can move on from this. What he did was disrespectful and way uncalled for. Fighting and venting to friends is normal but every couple has these private secrets which should not be discussed beyond the relationship. He violated that, even if he was drunk or pissed off, he is an adult. I think I can assume this is definitely not the first time he got drunk and lost control over himself.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Im sorry you went through that, I really don't get why some of us think we can do shit like that. Hopefully he realized how fucked that was and didnt do it again. Wish I got my ass kicked tho, I deserved it 100000% but I'll probably get my due eventually###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] All women do not feel as your sister feels. Don't patronise women by making uneducated assumptions and then describing them as 'the truth' and a 'harsh reality'.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Drug testing and discriminating against cannabis users is why the Feds can't hire competent cyber security experts.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I'm a woman, but you're completely right. I tried looking her up on facebook tonight but I cant find her. I tried looking up her old best friend too but no luck. It's been 10+ years so I really dont know what I could do at this point. I'm not a hero, I just wanted to tell someone. She left that day and I havent seen her since. I've also never bullied anyone since so maybe that's something. I don't think it makes up for bullying her though.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Well you chose to marry her as she is not for what she was. It sounds like you just don’t want to be with her and this was a convenient excuse. Do yourself both a favor and end it so you can find people who are better suited for you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Listen, DO NOT eat expired canned food. It could give you botulism, and that's horrifying.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Why do you need to be there for people who don’t support you regardless of whether or not they are family? If you love your wife and are happy with her, why should you sacrifice your own happiness for childish racism? If I were in your shoes I’d choose my wife, the person I chose to spend my life with. Not my family, the people whom I’ve had no choice in the matter. They clearly have deep seeded issues and your aren’t going to be able to change people’s minds that are unwilling to look at another view.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Your SO is to blame for not enforcing the “you cut I choose” model###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You’re not crazy, but if you truly love him then you should let him go be happy. You’re clearly not in a position to be worried about anyone but yourself. If you love him enough you’ll let him be happy and leave.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Holy bat balls, your boyfriend sounds like a dick. You made him, what sounds like a lovely gift, then he basically threw it in your face, complained that he'd have to make you one too (because doing something nice for your girlfriend is such a hardship) and then seemed to only take an interest in it to avoid upsetting you further. I have no idea of your ages but I recommend moving on and finding someone who appreciates you and what you do without being told. He sounds too immature to communicate with you, you deserve better x###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Dont open the door to him!...and you dont owe it to him to be nice! simply creepy!..just stay safe###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You did him a favor. And I've been a nurse for 20 years. You are my hero. 🏅###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA. Just take it and put it in a cupboard or something, geez. Your mother put time and energy into something because she was proud of your work. Sure, she changed the colours but damnit lots of people would love to have a mother that cared enough to make a whole blanket for them. Spare her feelings, say thank you, stick it in a cupboard or drawer somewhere and maybe get it out if she visits. It's a lovely gesture even if you don't really love the end result.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] stolen credit card? let's see what the police have to say about this!###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I wonder if she can divorce him before starting her job back to avoid this. This man deserves nothing from her. Edit. Since this blew up I’d like to say that I’m not usually a supporter of such underhanded behavior, but by what OP has described she is being financially abused and I find it repulsive that someone would owe an abuser anything!###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] fix your habit. habitually wanking at work is not only creepy it’s just plain disgusting. save that shit for when you’re at home. what a weird thing to do.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. Are there any adults there you can depend on to support you?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] No, I don't get paid. As far as I know, I don't get credited either.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] AMEN! Respect yourself more than he is. You DESERVE someone to treat you!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] It's the parents who perpetuate this shit, not the kids. The kids are innocent and don't understand how to use words yet. It's the parents who say shit like, "He must like you!" and shit. It's disgusting and is normalizing that hitting is another form of affection###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Women give birth to living babies that are addicted to meth or heroin from the womb. Drinking during pregnancy causes fetal alcohol syndrome where the baby is born alive but with developmental disabilities. My point is that one night of drinking did not cause you to miscarry. If it was that 'easy' to end a pregnancy, there wouldn't be any need for abortions. Give yourself the permission to heal from this very traumatic experience. I'm sorry for your loss.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah depression is no excuse for the nasty and repulsive stuff you did and I’m not sure why you think anyone would think otherwise or sympathize with you. If you had some type of STD or disease you know you could have given it to them right? Like you legit could have transferred HIV if you had it and you expect what? People to coddle you and not want to insult you? And the fact you’re using depression as a cop out makes it even worse. Thank god you’re getting help.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Why is an unreasonable demand? Everyone is like "he's like a son to the father!!" And she isn't THEIR DAUGHTER? So they knew him since he was twelve, but they knew her first? It's not extreme to ask them to choose her on a messy situation. Father didn't, because he thought she would be the bigger person an forgive him "because he is her father". But in this situation, be chose someone else, who isn't even blood.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Nah Americans can be quite emotional when it comes to which professional criminal or warlord they want ruining their country.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I would relent in regards to her coming over as banning her is just going to cause issues between you and your friend. Having been someone who has lived pay-cheque to pay-cheque I completely understand your upset and panic. Even if you had plenty of money it is still so disrespectful. I would tell your friend you have no issues with her coming over if she immediately repurchases exactly what she threw away with her own money as you now have no more money budgeted for food.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Because he clearly doesn't respect her and her happiness is not his priority###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Uhhh sorry but why would the health of your child not be priority 1? Get the dogs rehomed or moved outside. I understand your husband's older child being upset, but they should be able to understand. Get your husband to go with you to the allergist so the doc could tell him why this is a big deal.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] They should definitely discuss this with a therapist. Repressing it could only lead to compounded feelings of self loathing, guilt, and shame and lead to depression or other mental disorders that could impair their ability to control their urges. OP needs to learn coping skills to work through these feelings so he can help himself and continue not hurting others###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] they’re not going to forgive them though. universities don’t play around with cheating or plagiarism because it could jeopardize their credibility.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why do you feel like this is all you deserve from a relationship?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Oooof. She's not respecting you and that's really messed up. I'm sure she's a lovely person and all, but what she's doing is not okay. It sounds like it could be a self esteem thing. Where she needs others to validate that she's desirable? I'm sorry dude.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] It’s not over the top though. This normalising of infidelity just perpetuates people doing it. If there are no consequences then, for many, there’s no reason not to do it.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Please be careful for the future now OP. Once you start blacking out, it becomes much more frequent and easier to do###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Info, why are you with this person? You say you love him but doesn't sound like he treats you or others with respect, kindness or decency. I admit I'm biased here though because manners are a massive deal to me and I really can't stand a lack of them. They cost nothing after all. You're only 16, you've got a whole life ahead of you with better relationships where you are treated how you deserve. Trying to change a person rarely works, so if he's not compatible with you, consider ending the relationship.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] This should be on AITA, you’re using a client for sexual pleasure without her knowledge, AND going behind your gf’s back. Wtf###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Wrong. Relationship is all about support, you can’t just send him to therapist because it’s HIS problem. OP, I don’t recomend you listening to this comment. Talk more, tell him how good of a man he is, to boost his self esteem. If you choose to be ignorant, then your relationship won’t last.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] It will always be hard to hear things like that from your own mother but people like that never change. Regardless of what happens in your life she will always have something “more important” that is happening to her so it’s probably best to limit contact with her to stop her from being able to do this to you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NO. just no. He should have known better and not taken advantage of your situation and vulnerability. The end.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] >AITA for cutting off my penis **what the--** >\-mutilating MIL? *oh.* anyway, NTA, please protect your child.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA, whoa who would have thought your actions would have consequences?! Who could have foreseen this? Apologize to your brother. It’s hilarious that you would even dare to think HE might be the asshole here. Did you stretch before you did those mental gymnastics?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That "nice version" is best. Going to into depth just creates avenues to argue and cajole. Short and sweet, "I'm sorry, that's not possible, please don't contact me again." I do like your, "we don't have that kind of relationship."###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Part of being a pet owner is being responsible for their actions. You are legally responsible for you dog's actions.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA, how can you think you can just take in a child from a foster home to satisfy your needs. You know how selfish that sounds? Foster care is for children to be accepted because they would be loved for and taken care of. What I think will happen is that once your son makes friends, your going the dump the poor child back to foster care. Shame on you for even asking if that would make you an AH.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] If you don’t want your trust, donate it all to charity. All of it. Then you can unburden yourself from the fear of having to pay taxes on it. YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Idk why you thought you’d get downvoted for this because you are 100% correct. Sexual harassment is sexual harassment regardless of who is doing it. OP is NTA whatsoever for protecting her daughter.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Don’t feel bad. We shouldn’t blame hungry people for resorting to stealing their food to survive, we need to blame the oppressive power structures who fail said people while rewarding themselves and their privileged peers. I’m so sorry you had to go through that.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] If this is true, it's fucking disgusting. What a foul "human"###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] I find it disrespectful as well, and I am a dedicated childfree person. Maybe approach it around the idea of her treating your friends with respect?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] The nicest corner of the internet and absolutely instrumental in my recovery. OP, check this sub out - you can do this. It does get better.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] No, that's just something pushed by ultra far right activists to discredit trans people.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] NTA. You have a severe allergy and don't feel safe driving with the windows down; he should respect that. I'm also curious as to how he plans to "deal with" the bees/wasps.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] \>We are getting divorce, I've decided not to be in a relationship ever again. Bruh, do some grief counseling or something. Swearing off love for life isn't healthy or sensible. Like why are you punishing yourself for someone else's mistakes? You can and will get through this. Just because she fucked up doesn't mean you should let her spoil relationships for you forever.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That little shit deserved it. It’s pretty shitty to make fun of some one because they don’t have a lot of money###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Fortunately Martin Starr is cooler than any of those other fuckers. Don't you dare disrespect Gilfoyle again.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Comment saved! I didn’t know how much I needed this! Bless your soul!###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA. You do not own every minute of every day of your girlfriend's time. You are not owed an immediate response to a text. You need to get your controlling attitude in check.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] being respectful of a person’s gender identity isn’t political - it’s basic decency###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Maybe she had a traumatic experience regarding oral sex/consent. It's very possible it not about you, your looks, your manhood, your penis. Hopefully if you don't pester her and instead approach it with understanding or compassion she might chose to open up with you about this and why it's something she is not comfortable doing.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] She wants to talk to absolve herself of guilt nothing else###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I do not care at all about people stealing from big ass corporations who do not treat employees fairly and barely pay them a livable wage. These companies have insurance they’ll be alright###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Perhaps you have not needed therapy until now, but as you said, this is different. Situation has changed, now your phobia inteferes greatly with your life and now you need therapy. You can't control the way you parents live their life. You are nearly 30, you should know by now your parents have their own separate personalities, dreams and passions, beside parenthood and your security and well-being. Besides, your security is not actually threatened, it's your phobia telling you so. YTA, you should let them live their lives how they want.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] NTA. She’s a grown woman and decide who she does and doesn’t want in her life. And the exact same thing goes for you too. Your kid and their safety is more important than your moms hurt feelings.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] OP you can private message me if you ever need a friend to talk/rant to. It will get better and there are people who want to help you###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Confident] One of the reasons he got the job in the first place was ABC knew they could pay him next to nothing compared to the other late-night hosts###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I wouldn't call her that. I think that maybe she was stressed from her baby's crying so much. Apparently the child is being weaned off breast milk, hence the crying. I just want to have a healthy relationship with my neighbours.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I’m not sure you really want anonymous judgement on this really, it’s not going to help your guilt especially if you were feeling especially anxious enough to refuse him to take his own baby away from you at all. Please consider seeking support from your own healthcare system for your feelings. Best wishes and condolences.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] While OP is a jerk for stealing, there is no way they would go to actual jail for stealing a candy bar.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I agree! She’s a horrible person and you deserve better!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Well then there is nothing for you to worry about. Western life is different: individuality and personal freedom are very important values. To respect other cultures should be aswell. There is no reason why you shouldnt be able to tell them that they should respect your life and family. Wish you good luck!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Yes!! Any form of emotional or sexual texting is cheating prior to your relationship ending.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Don't put yourself at risk for Walmart. It's not your money and they don't really care about you. I don't mean that rudely. Just being honest. Take care of yourself.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You tell her fine, you're obviously not going to try and force her into having sex. She just needs to realize that this strike isn't going to result in the outcome she wants, and she either needs to talk things through with you in counseling, or you're going to take her unilateral demands and withholding of affection to mean she's no longer interested in treating this marriage as a loving partnership and proceed accordingly.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You are absolutely NTA. I'm so sorry. This sounds so much like how my parents were when I was a kid. There is no shame in crying, or expressing emotion. You are not a brat. Your parents are bullies. I wish I could make it better for you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Oh my goodness, I would be so delighted and honored to see them!###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] He was emotionally manipulative and forced you to do sexual stuff without you wanting to or making you aware. So yes.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA but realise that X is a product of your parents generations culture. It's not her fault she feels like her worth dropped from very little to none at this news. Otherwise it's your life and you get to decide who you keep in it. We shouldn't be promising our children as spouses to other parents.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Actually, I would argue that it is ethical. Restricting individual freedoms is a ethical necessity is certain situations & separating authoritarian followers from their indoctrination seems to be one of those situations.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] This reminds of the Sailor Talk SpongeBob episode. "u/Kingswakkel smells.......goooood." Man once my sister and I speak again I'm definitely going to bring this up to her and confess for real. Luckily she didn't cry then though, cause I would have broken down right there. I felt bad enough already.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Your daughter is dating the young man, it is your business. His parents sound unbelievably controlling. I have to wonder where their money is going. Drugs? Gambling? Something else? Anyway, definitely NTA. If she keeps threatening you, I'd call the police and file a restraining order.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah, report her then. Will make things easy for you personally and possibly save a few peoples job!###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Means you will no longer tolerate it? In that case- good job. Find someone that respects you- because your culture is a part of you###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Fraud, in this context, is a very specific thing. They might not be commiting fraud, but fraud isn't the only area of concern. There is also abuse, neglect, exploitation, and maltreatment. Taking resources that are earmarked for the benefit of a disabled person and using them to primarily benefit someone else is exploitation. People who don't know the lingo but nevertheless can see that something isn't right are going to call it fraud, and in a vernacular sense they are correct, just not in the legal sense necessarily.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Giving in after being [hassled](https://www.loveisrespect.org/content/what-sexual-coercion/) and [coerced](https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/other-types/sexual-coercion) is not consent. He knew you were not okay with that act. Pregnancy risk aside, you can consent to some sexual actions and not others. In this case, you'd said no to one action, and that wasn't respected. I'm sorry, but he breached your trust and your consent.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] SCOTUS typically votes in favor of the government in cases of the commerce/takings clause. Kelo was a SCOTUS case.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I feel like it would be the other way around. Might just be my personal bias, but I would think the OP would be working for The Lincoln Project, and the husband potentially for 45's office. (Not as though that would be the actual scenario, but if it was, it would be more likely that with the Husband being the sexist ass he seems to be, he would fit right into the President's little 'ol boys club')###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] As a lady myself? I’d definitely not pickup a guy I barely know. If he’s respectful of women, he’d totally get it. They know we tend to be cautious. It’s ok to feel slightly guilty as well. In general we humans are often at a crossroads of wanting to be polite and kind, and keeping ourselves safe and unharmed. Since police, our parents, and friends are always telling women to be very careful and not talk to strange men? It’s all good. Stay safe and healthy.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA they wanted it early, you gave them the terms and they agreed they are old enough to understand. They said they understood and now are whining about not getting anything else. Stand your ground.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why are you being so mean to your own child?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] NTA, she’s one of the extreme minority taking cultural appropriation too far.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] That's horrible and sounds like they just want revenge. I feel really badly for their daughter if revenge is the only reason he wants any sort of custody.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Very possible. Or even bi. I was raised in a homophobic home, and my parents still don't know I'm bisexual My upbringing was brutal, and so is any time I spend with them. They're always going on about how much they hate LGBTQ+ people. It hurts, to say the least. So homophobic language in a home does affect their upbringing if one of the kids does end up being LGBTQ+###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Frankly, in my opinion, if it is your frist kiss with someone you should always ask if you can kiss them! Maybe not too far in advance, but before you go home! “Can I kiss you?” will never ever ruin the mood! She’ll probably appreciate that you’re respecting her space!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Ooh we remember, we always remember. I remember all my bullies from age 4 - 13, after that i got tough and dealt alot of smackdown on alot of would be bullies. Even gave one a slight concussion, yeah a basically learned how to fight. To bad not many children learn how to fight back and take control of the situation. So an apology would do wonders though. I would love if my old bullies would apologize to me.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA it's empowering not embarrassing to anybody except you. Her efforts are helping to normalize something that's, well, normal. You should be proud of her.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Harsh? Yes. True? Yes. A realistic response from a teenager being harassed by adults? Also yes.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yep. Glad you're alive and didn't hurt anyone else. Always drop the mag, rack repeatedly, and visually ensure chamber is clear before manipulating the firearm. Also, make sure to sand and then paint the spackle for a seamless repair.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] No, you took that out of content. What the commenter was saying is that porn has conditioned men to think women only want big dicks and if they tell you otherwise they are lying. The commenter is really saying that all size dicks are great if you are a caring, loving partner that communicates with your partner, which is sounds as if you are now doing. Just keep being open with your partner and keep working on fulfilling ALL of each other's needs and everything will keep getting better.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Don’t forget the isolation from loved ones. Not only will OP have no self esteem but they will have no support system either with makes their reliance on Sam greater and that much harder to split###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] The touching children’s story about sacrificing your goodness and all you cherish in an attempt to avoid the hatred of the envious, unappreciative collective.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] I feel the same, it’s sexist and sad but that’s the way the people are right now - sexist and sad.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] She told your parents? Wow. That would 100% be a deal breaker for me. Huge Breach of trust, hell that's worse than cheating in my eyes(I have been cheated on, and sexually assaulted.)###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] One of my mum's favourite sayings was "I want doesn't get" and if I'd started screaming *anywhere* down I would have been dragged outside in seconds, given a lecture about how to behave in public and not allowed back in until I'd got myself together and was ready to act with some decency. NTA.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Then obviously men have no respect for women’s privacy, The sanctity of his relationship or how to be remotely respectful. He deserves all the fallout.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] "I'll gain something, so I don't care if minorities are oppressed" is almost a worse stance than agreeing with his racism.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Once again, thanks so much. She’s withdrawn right now which is understandable. I’m literally 5 days into this process. I’m terrified either way this works out. I think I need to take some time and sort myself out so that I can be the best me I can be before I even think about taking a shot at saving our marriage. It’s really encouraging to hear that someone has been in this situation and worked it out.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] NTA, so you should file a complaint with the Accreditation organization for your school and with the state education department since your professor and school administration are clearly subjecting you and possibly other non-white students to racist abuse.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] I just don’t get posts like this. The last one where someone posted about shoplifting, they admitted to having the money to buy what they stole. I admit to always being fortunate enough to not worry about where or when my next meal was, but I have had to do without. I just don’t like the idea of taking from someone else’s plate. Maybe it doesn’t apply to Walmart or whatever huge chain stores, but I always think of the waiter/waitress that has to the front the bill because some jackasses dined and dashed.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. You husband is being entirely selfish and inconsiderate. You've got to wonder what kind of example he is going to set for your child.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] But it IS rude. No one’s insulting the kid so much as pointing out that this type of behavior isn’t age appropriate AND that it’s essentially a failure of parenting. So relax. I do agree that she is probably (hopefully) more upset about the yelling than the lack of cookie, but honestly locking herself in the bathroom isn’t great behavior either.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Who cares about being judged? Fuck other peoples' opinions. Your happiness comes first and foremost.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Good Christ, you’re 19 and she’s 31. That’s predatory - go ahead and argue against it, but based on all your responses, you’re clearly too young to understand. No amount of “life experience” you think you have before you’re 20 justifies dating someone 12 years your elder. I’m 28 and you’re a child to me, I wouldn’t even entertain the idea! When you mature some and look back you’ll realize how disgusting the whole situation is.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] DONT ALLOW YOUR BOSS TO PROFIT OFF OF YOU. IF HE THREATENS TO FIRE YOU, HE CAN KISS YOUR ASS. IT'S BETTER THAN GETTING YOUR STUFF FOR FREE.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Does that give him right to throw things tho? Why are you being punished for her crimes?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I can almost guarantee you that you wouldn't. It's very easy to say you'd be a perfect angel when commenting on someone else's story, and much harder to not be a person with emotions and needs if it was actually happening to you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] they're claiming its sexual harrasment because they're being condescending based on gender. So would that make the lady in this story a sexual harasser, given that she's targetting this man with accusations due to his gender?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] When a guy avoids the question it makes her believe the worst. He needs to face it all head on. She’s clearly falling apart. If he wants to save this he needs to address the truth of what occurred and work through it with her.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You’re not crazy. You handled this exactly right. The default answer for many people on the sub is “dump them!” And I’m happy that you worked it out and got your wife to understand your point of view. The right solution for any marital problem short of infidelity is communication.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Spain Is part of your heritage and a good country be proud of it, and nobody blames you for what you did, it was a white lie to spair you the trouble of dealing with jerks.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I’m surprised op didn’t want to speak to their manager YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No. You don’t. You get paid an exhorbitant amount of money to use your professional expertise and expensive education. This is an awful boss on a power trip. I work in law and that attitude used to be common but is now recognized as absolutely obnoxious and a bigger detriment to women than men, and wrong. Unless she was paid to be a personal assistant, this wasn’t her job and it’s demeaning and disrespectful. The same goes when you’re asked to do it.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] I’m in a committed long term relationship with my bf who I love very much and I study techniques on how to be a female pick up artist. I have no idea why. It’s just very interesting. It doesn’t mean i cheat on my bf. I also would never manipulate anyone for my own gain like that. I have no desire to hurt men.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I honestly think because there’s been obvious racism towards you already that there’s no way this will work & it almost seems like a manipulation tactic? Sure he loves you but love is not enough, you need respect, understanding and compassion. I think his family would cause issues for you. I think there’s no way he’s changed and he’s just acting like that so you won’t leave. Also run.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] It's best you stay away from benzos and alcohol for good. I'm proud of you for your accomplishments, as you should be. Stay sober and strong!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sounds like you really hurt him, and you should apologize. YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] We're not talking about taxing 6 figures. That's not even rich. We're talking about taxing 7, 8 and 9 figure incomes. These people have so much money they essentially pay to avoid taxes###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I hope one day you develop the self respect needed to see that your value as a person extends beyond having babies and pleasing a man. You chalk it up to conservative values. I don’t see that. Most traditional relationships do not involve rape, the devaluing of one’s humanity, and a fetishistic obsession with pregnancy. I think this comes from misogyny on his end, and low self esteem on yours. (Also, if y’all are so conservative, why are you fucking like rabbits before getting married? 😬)###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Somewhat Confident] What do you honestly think will happen if you check on him?From what you told us you’re his only friend and he’s not really sociable. Bro he’s gone through a hard time likely with no one to be there for him except his family so realistically what do you think is going to happen if you reach back to him? He’ll be happy if anything.Anyway the decisions all yours if it was long ago for all i know he might’ve moved on but id still check up on him###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] The title made me think this would be a lot worse. The fact that you still agonize over this shows that you’re probably a really good person. Empathy is good, but can also hurt you in excess. Instead of feeling bad, try channeling your guilt into positive change. Volunteering with special needs kids or something similar could cancel out the guilt you still feel.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Everyone has given you the best advice they can. But if you ever need to talk more personally about anything we are all here too!! I know it's impossible to not be scared, but trust me when I say there are people here who'll do everything they can to look after you###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Wtf his head was bleeding and they just left him!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Minor or major, it’s all teamwork. You don’t want to be part of her team. It’s everyone pitching in with whatever, whenever, just because it makes everyone’s lives a bit better. This is a really weird thing to choose to be a hill to die on.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Sit down and talk to him. Explain that you had a hard time believing him because he had broken your trust before. Let him know you’re proud of him and that you have his back. Now, you broke *his* trust and you need to earn it back. It’s ok to mess up, but learn from it and make it right. Tell him all of this. It may be good for both of you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA By all means sell the China BUT wait until your Grandma passes and offer it to family first.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NTA. Please know this. You are absolutely entitled to rest and need more than you’re getting. I honestly don’t know how you do it, and I hope you have resources in your life to help you get some kind of occasional respite.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] This. He will never trust a word you say again. This deceit on deceit ploy is a great way to never see your son again.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I’m glad you said this. I can’t imagine how dehumanizing this would make Kylie feel. Bottom surgery is a MAJOR surgery and I can’t imagine the pressure she feels now to get it.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] The fact that you still think about it and feel bad... forgive yourself, you are a good enough person to be forgiven for lying BAD, lol.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I actually wish schools would mix the groups anyway, it kinda prepares you more for the outside world, socialising with people you wouldn’t normally or if you have a small friend group you don’t face being split up or singled out. I feel your pain. Don’t feel guilty man you’re doing great###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] There are no secrets with a student. The first thing they teach you is never to promise confidentiality- you have a responsibility to be her protector, not her friend. Report it.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. This is your special day you're talking about. If you don't want your stepsister to bring a date, then she should abide by that. Best of luck to you and your marriage!###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] quite often, this kind of shit-talk is deliberate and abusive. Does he try to wear down your self esteem in other ways, If you have no self esteem, if you believe you aren't pretty, then he think you will stay with him and be grateful to have him. Is this the only shit you have to put up with? Is it a trend?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] My HEART That's Oh god Abuse Sweet bby Please be the parent they need rn while you can. You're an angel.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Disgusting, dude. Did you also these women if you could "dance" with them? Did you care about whether they wanted to interact with you? You need to learn consent and chivalry. Seriously just asking a girl if she will dance with you will get you much farther than just coming up and rubbing your dick on them.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Nta. Seems like your mother is too controlling and your sister really deserves some trust and respect.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Churches are just legal ways to extort money and not pay taxes.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I dont think you should give up your chance with him because she threw hers away. They mutually ended things and she moved on and so did he. Her ex isn't a homewrecker and neither are you. Their marriage didn't end because of you, it ended because it ended. Let yourself be happy, friend. You deserve this and he wants you, not her.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Some people would gladly help strangers before their extended family, even during a pandemic.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Trying to avoid being racist is different that successfully not being racist. It's sort of like the "where are you from" question. Lots if people, especially older ones, think this is a "non racist" way of asking "what kind of asian are you". Its not, even though the intent isnt malicious.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I agree! As opposed to just saying “thank you”, those small comments show that she really has seen what the kids have done and that she appreciates the thought behind the action as well.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA. It sounds like you either don’t respect your wife enough to defend her from sexual harassment OR you’re a spineless coward.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I understand that they're your family and that you want to look out for them, but it's time to bounce. They're taking advantage of your kindness and are freeloaders. They better look for some type of government assistance because this ain't it. All your money is going towards 2 grown ass people Bills. Enough is Enough. Leave Asap.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] The imbalance seems quite clear: his needs, and wants matter. Yours don’t. You have every right to expect balance in marriage. And an imbalance this personal, even as you extend such trust and acceptance, is indeed a betrayal. If your husband cannot be made to take responsibility for his part of the balance, it may be time to consider that things like this, when left unchecked, often decay into a sort of neglect and emotional abuse. Side note- having an addictive personality is not a get out of jail free ticket. Don’t let it be used as one.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Was an addict for years. I have never once even considered blaming my dealers. What I do blame is my mental illnesses, and the trauma I’ve experienced in my life. None of that is your fault for sourcing the thing I chose to self medicate with. I’m sorry you’re stuck doing something you hate though. But you are a victim of the system that brought you up. The same trauma that made me an addict is what made you a dealer.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] He raped you. It is very much possible for a husband to rape his wife, she is not his possession. I'm so sorry, you must feel horrible. Please seek help and consider leaving him for good.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I feel like your in laws hate you for reasons that you’re not mentioning here. Probably not because you’re ‘poor’, but because you feel like you’re entitled to money you haven’t earned? Because you steal from children?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah, who dates a family member’s ex without previously checking with the family member if it is ok? Never mind... who dates a family member’s ex at all. Ever. NTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Well that’s a bit extreme. If you read the thread I’ve outlined that I implicitly trust my husband my concern is that he still wants to hang about with a woman who I feel disrespects me###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Exactly. I don’t tell my husband what to do- he doesn’t tell me. We enjoy each other’s company and support each other’s pursuits. Sometimes he does stuff id rather he didn’t, but I understand why he needs to. Such is life. I’ll live through it (it affects me as well) and hope he gets home safe in one piece. We don’t own the other person. That’s love, when they stay anyway.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] If these were posted without consent it's against the law in many places. You should look ointment your state laws in revenge porn. And I think you should be honest and tell him because it night be more damaging if he finds out from someone else.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] >and also he would make fun of me to entertain her. I'm sorry for you. I know some people who make fun of their children to entertain people or their guests and than get mad that the children cry and say they are misbehaving. It disgusts me everytime.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Not considering them as her grandchildren is one thing, going out of her way to say her son (who married her when she had kids) shouldn’t have to raise or pay for their care is totally different. She’s not respecting his decision to marry her, which comes with the task of caring for her previous kids equally. No one’s said she has to see them as her grandchildren and honestly if this is what she’s like, it’s probably better for the kids that she doesn’t see them as family.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] If he cheated to be with you, he’s gonna cheat on you###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Depending on where he is, this is most likely wrong. Any well educated law enforcement/cop would know this is a case of sexual intercourse without consent. And yes, they also know guys can be raped too. People don't give police enough credit. They're not stupid. They've been studying cases like this for years.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] OP is almost certainly cashing her SSI and disability checks and I am certain, also collecting welfare and food stamps on her behalf. I have seen that kind of abuse before. Keep the invalid alive...but only just alive...so some lout can collect their benefits.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Is there a proportionate level of sexual harassment to bestow upon a girl who won't do what you want?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Won't let you sleep in a different room? Don't ask permission. Say I've told you I'm not comfortable sleeping in here with the dog, you are disrespecting *me* and giving me no choice but to sleep elsewhere.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She should be upfront with him, no point dancing around it, it needs to be clear that she is in a loving and committed relationship. I might add though that I have tendency to call ppl “my love” too, I call husband and kids that so it has become a common refrain that I use.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Bro the world seriously needs more brave people like you. That sick twat deserved everything you did. Honestly, it's people like you who restore my faith in humanity###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Why are you dating this guy? Dude seems like a giant asshole who doesn't respect you. It doesn't matter that you're not actively practicing, its still your heritage that he's showing zero respect for. Please dump this racist, you deserve better than to compromise on this.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Well I can discern from your vehemence toward a woman wanting what she thinks may be equality to her husband that you have problems with relationships. I feel bad for any woman in your life that wants more than to not starve.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Do you not grasp that there are consequences for actions, even as an “adult?” You are teaching your kids that you have very poor judgment. I can see expecting them to be polite, but she has done absolutely nothing to expect “respect.” Be sure this is the hill you want to do this on, because I have a feeling that you’re not going to like the consequences of YOUR actions either when they come back to bite you in the end.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] it's called gender affirmation, not a sex change. also, what was the underlying theme of the movie? THINGS ARE DIFFERENT NOW THAT YOU'RE BACK FROM SPACE. and hey, guess what, one of those different things is that LGBT people are no longer forced to hide who they are for fear of retribution. the bigheads are married. why does a straight couple get to be represented in a cartoon but a trans person doesn't? by your logic, why have visual storytelling medium at all if no one needs to see themself on a screen?###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] If it was me, I'd check the laws on recording in your state. Then I would install hidden nanny cams in the child's room and communal living spaces, not the bathrooms or any bedrooms. This way you can get her fits on video and use them to get custody of your son when you divorce the bitch. You, and more importantly your son, deserve a calm, loving and safe home. Obviously that isn't going to happen with mommy dearest there. Good luck to you and the LO.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I am thankful that you have grown out of that terrible shell you waddled into while getting into pornography. But I feel as though, to get full closure on the past mistakes you made, you need to own up to your mistakes not in this anonymous space but to the girl you wronged. Just my two cents but I’m still glad you grew out of that “I can get away with it” mentality. Cheers!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] > she has a family member in prison, and she was sharing with him the personal things from his underage victims’ lives and even sent him pictures of them a couple times without their knowledge. This needs to be reported to authorities. Immediately. Contact whomever prosecuted that case and find out how to make sure it is legally admissable. Print copies of those emails ASAP, in case she figures anything out and gets a chance to delete them.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Sadly he was sexist as hell but his views towards condom thieves I agree with###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] No. She's lying about everything, don't be in denial. I'm sorry you're going through this edit : mistake###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sacrificing yourself in a war doesn't necessarily mean you've accomplished anything but being dead. Your country could lose or the values you fought for could become so warped your friends and family remain in danger. Striving for peace is a better goal.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] He loved her and if she cheated on him she took that love and threw it in the toilet and flushed it. Everything WAS great until she was unfaithful. To try and deflect to the guy that was cheated on is pretty disgusting. That is, if it turns out she did in fact cheat.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I always had this feeling that moronic bullies with no sense of empathy are a huge catalyst for these shootings. I am glad you got the help you needed, and we need more awareness for these kinds of things.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Naw, stay and make sure everything you do with your property violates their precious new HOA.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Wow, That’s pretty heartless. That child didn’t ask to be conceived. Why should he/she be punished for your carelessness? Is it because she has a 3 year old child?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] she is never gonna trust men for the rest of her goddamn life. you suck, dude. sorry for what happened to you, but man, you did not handle this situation like an adult with any sense of empathy.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] everyone’s commenting on the dating his ex situation but this is the real fucked up part. who leaves their friends high and dry like that when he knows he’s not financially stable in the first place###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] My boss is a pretty timid guy and avoids confrontation as much as possible. But he hates the assholes. He figured out pretty quick that I have no issue kicking people out for being an asshole. So now he gets me to do the dirty work for him. The thing is, I don't like confrontation either, I don't want to deal with those people especially when I'm about to have time make them even madder than they already were.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don’t know I’m confused if she’s loaned him $3000 and he STILL owes her $3000 then he hasn’t paid back anything. Says he’s paid $400 a month but if he had paid back anything there would be some sort of dent in what he owes her. YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Umm, how is that a thing that exists? I kind of don’t believe it, especially if it’s ungendered. That’s disgusting tbh###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] But now it will cost your child a fortune to get an education. Student debt can rack up so fast. You said yourself that they’ve kicked students out for their sexuality before (which alone, is fucking unacceptable). Which means there’s a chance she COULDN’T have even gone there. If i was in your shoes i’d take whatever steps i had to in order to pay for the school SHE chooses. And if she chooses to cut contact with you after this i wouldn’t blame her. You don’t deserve to have a child.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Instead of making room at the table for people who are typically excluded, it's like some of us try to force them to dance on top of the table. (- sincerely, someone who has had to get over having the best of intentions)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] she wasnt giving you your basic needs, mental and emotional health are basic needs too###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Actually I wouldn't be surprised if husband and his parents thought that was something you seriously shouldn't ever do. Racism against Asians isn't taken nearly as seriously and is much more casually joked about. I don't really get how a lot of people don't get that just because one race is more outspoken about racism that being racist to other races still isn't okay.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] As a customer, I disagree. I'd rather eat floor food than wait. But I'm also gross in general so I certainly don't speak for everyone###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] This is not a good relationship. Good relationships are built on mutual respect and affection, and her actions are *incompatible with those ideas*. Cuddles and movies are not enough for an adult relationship to thrive off. Make no mistake, you deserve a warmer, happier, kinder love than what she is giving you. Shit, her actions are outrivht abusive. (And yeah kissing someone when they're angry is a bad idea but don't beat yourself up too bad for that; pop culture has dangerously painted it as this sexy-romantic move for decades)###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA this sounds like some low level manipulation. Don’t allow others to dictate what you do.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Of course it’s okay to cry in front of your children- it’s okay to cry for less upsetting things than death as well- it’s OKAY to express emotions and it’s healthy to model that for your kids especially if you want them to grow up as well-adjusted, compassionate and sensitive humans.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I have a complicated relationship with food. I do my best to be better every day. I was up front about details when we first started dating. Since day one, he knows what I want to eat before I do. He is never pushy if I tell him I can't eat, and doesn't take offense. I always thank him for his patience :) Good post! Well wishes###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] >...arguing that we aren't black so why should we care? I don't think think I've ever seen a more blatant someone who deserves to be told "I don't know how to explain to you that you should care about other people" that your daughter. Absolutely NTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Social media is used everywhere and by everyone. I find it hard to believe if this did happen that he or you or either parties social circle never brought this up or got some revenge.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] This! I'm so sorry you are going through this. Regardless of your decision (and it is YOUR decision) please seek counseling for your own mental wellbeing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I'd phrase that as potential abuse/neglect rather than as being spoiled. I would consider bringing CPS in if parents won't correct this.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful response. You’ve given me a lot to think about and discuss with him.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I love lucy aired in the 50s. You don't see why his wife is upset that it's 2020 and he has a 50s mentality about pregnancy? Pregnancy isn't shameful or vulgar.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] That is at ridiculous. Mindless middle management genuinely thinks he's making something out of his life, nitpicking how some poor schmuck cuts bread for a sandwich. Head so far up a corporation's ass that he only cares about as long as he's wearing the mandatory polo shirt. I'd like you make me a sandwich however you want to cut it. Oh and happy cakeday, ya filthy animal.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Bless you u/Ebbie45 for your valuable contribution and kindness!! ❤️###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Seek some help.If you do act on this it cannot be reversed.It could ruin your life and an innocent child’s.So seriously consider going to therapy.Stay a safe distance away from children and I cannot stress this enough.Do not act on IT!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Fair enough, but know that it's definitely not your responsibility nor obligation to help with the pushing. You may want to consider keeping the boundary you've established up until she demonstrates some more concrete change. It feels to me that when she says she is willing to tolerate it, she's saying she will love you, but only on her conditional terms. You and your soon to be little family deserve more than just tolerance. You absolutely don't owe HER any tolerance for her awful behaviour.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I know a fair bit about dissociative disorders and they are not easily medicated, there is no medication that specifically treats dissociation itself. Usually medications treat comorbidities like anxiety or depression but not the actual dissociation. I don't think there is anything wrong with expecting him to pitch in and obviously he is capable but these sorts of comments do make you seem like an AH. You should really research a little more about it before you make comments like this. I hope your husband considers therapy, CBT can be really effective for dissociative disorders.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] it’s starting to amaze me how many ppl think my mom is absolutely nuts. i honestly just thought everyone’s mom was this controlling. i’m starting to rethink that###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It sounds like you are a really respectful and loving parent, and you should take pride in the relationship you have with your kids.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I don’t think it’s invalid to bring up the past. She’s had an affair, this isn’t unfounded insecurity, she’s shown that cheating is a line that can be crossed. There’s no reason to tip toe around it and she of all people should be more understanding###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] being borderline sexist isn't just a "different opinion" you horrible spud.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] It’s not your fault at all. You had great intentions to help him advance. The fact that he didn’t wasn’t because of you. Cheer up. You are a very thoughtful person. Continue to be you 👍###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Ah yes, let us hang this young adult for the most sacreligious crime, kissing! But in all honesty incest is only morally wrong if you consider the kids. 2 consenting adults can do whatever as long as they're not harming anyone. Don't care if I find it gross or not.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] No because if this was flipped it would still be a child getting groomed, and the fact that your condoning a grown man want to fuck a girl he's know since she was little who he watched grow up is sick and you need help###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] My Good Sir, I would like to offer my utmost sincere apologies. It appears as though I have come across as quite aggressive, rather then assertive. My language also measures up to that of a busty bar wench, and quite frankly I am appalled by my very own response. I must say, I do rather appreciate you bringing this to my attention, my good man. I hope this response finds you well. Cheers xx###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Taking the central point of both sides is only reasonable if both sides have equal merit.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Don’t stay with someone out of fear of not being good enough man. You sound very nice, hardworking, sharing, and empathetic. Lots of people would love to have a partner with those traits.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] My nephew had cerebral palsy, pretty bad. But if anyone said that shit to me at his funeral, I would have given them a Glasgow kiss. I’m sorry people were like that to you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA because it seems like (based on your replies) she hasn't given you any reason not to trust her. Don't punish her because of your ex. Can you imagine how hurt you would be if she treated you this way? Can you imagine how horrible you'll feel if you make her do this alone and then find out it was your baby and you missed it all? I would be absolutely livid if my husband treated me this way.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Evil, evil, evil policy. I think the mental picture of it being done to toys hurts the most. Just vile. Fuck the capitalist-pig overlords. You go, OP!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Because men ogling are greasy perverts. And women ogling are empowered and independent.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] This, more or less. Speaking as a disabled person, the right thing to do is find out where she can rent one affordably, what the dimensions of the rental are, and make sure the setup will be accessible to the rental (aisles wide enough, etc). If she doesn't like that compromise, then you are NTA. If you are unwilling to do this much, then YTA.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You’re a fucking piece of shit. What, poor people just shouldn’t be allowed to have kids? Go fuck yourself, wealth has nothing to do with how civilized a person is###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Your claim was that infidelity is mutually exclusive to the capacity to care for children, that's not the same as parental separation and the associated effect on child mental health. Why are you attacking this redditor with derogatory insults for contradicting comments? It's not necessary and you are also contradicting yourself###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I hate saying this, because in general I'm a big proponent of *voluntary* psychiatric treatment, but... Psych wards don't release healthy people. Psych wards release obedient people.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] There isn't as much aid available to people with wealthy parents (determined via FAFSA). The terms will also be worse. The assumption is that their parents can assist due to their wealth.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Outing yourself for one or two dates that might not even turn into a relationship might not seem threatening to a cis-gendered person, but for trans individuals it could literally destroy their lives if the person isn't trustworthy.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NTA. It's the truth. I love my country but there are parts of our culture I will never be okay with. The idea of not challenging our elders and their often outdated views is kind of ingrained in us. We're taught not to do or say anything that makes people uncomfortable. It's hard to stand your ground in that kind of situation and I applaud you for it.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA- not your body. period. You’re allowed to feel upset about this and you’re allowed to voice your concern, but that’s the extent. You are trying to control your girlfriends decisions and that’s not cool.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Things like therapy have limited spots and spaces. They don’t suggest people do them if they don’t believe they will benefit. They don’t just send everyone because then those that need it can’t do it. Korean or not, physical harm is physical harm. You may have your reasons for justifying it, but your daughter obviously doesn’t follow those reasons and it has impacted her. Just because you say “cultural reasons” doesn’t magically protect her from the harm that it’s caused. She deems it abusive, and your cultural reasons aren’t enough to remove that.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] It sounds like your only qualm with this activity is the legalities of it. This is why people think you need therapy. If there were no laws against it, it sounds like you would continue your actions. Please get help before you harm someone, or someone harms you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think the most important thing in this topic is that we cannot forget or excuse ANYONE of this type of behaviour. However, it is getting harder to talk about women doing inappropriate things because many women will just flip in back to “Men do it far more than women” ... Thanks for the added feedback and your post!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Don't let anyone judge you my dude. There's no more practical way to defend your virginity!###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] honestly this post signifies why the patriarchy and sexism is so prevalent today. if we don't call out other people's sh***** thinking, they're def gonna teach it to their kids and the cycle only continues.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Very true. IMO, emotional cheating is worse than purely physical. And to reiterate: SHE TRIED TO KICK YOU OUT. Wtf.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Both my step dad and my bio dad are older than her husband (my dad is nearing 70 and my step dad is 70+) and they would never think anything like her husband has. Granted my mother and step mother would slap the crap out of each of them and yeet them to the andromeda galaxy if they were turkey enough to even breathe such a suggestion. But my point still stands. He’s not old fashioned, he’s not a relic from a previous era. He is an abusive controlling man.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Press charges and be sure police inform the FBI so he can be added to the list they keep of animal abusers. Stay safe!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] As a child golden corral was one of my favorite places to go. Last time i went was more than 10 years ago and it was so disgusting that i have not and will not ever return. Aside from the gluttony everywhere in there just crap food, unbussed tables, and too many hands touching everything. Im happy to forget that experiemce and keep the nosgalgic memories from childhood.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] God, this shit is boring as fuck. You know why women tend towards conformity? Because when they don’t, they are brutalized (verbally, emotionally, socially, professionally, physically). Historically, when women sought out competition and challenge, or subverted norms, the consequences ranged from ostracism to corrective rape and/or death. Or they were institutionalized, or forced into miserable marriages.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Man, this shook me reading it. This is such a traumatic thing to have had happen to you. I am so sorry. That person doesn’t deserve any of your guilt or feelings toward anything. You deserve restitution, which is what those laws are for. Then, if you get it or not, try to move on and heal, and never speak to this person again.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I was bullied every day of my entire school life, I promise you if you message her and genuinely apologise it’ll give you both such a sense of relief, I had a few girls apologise to me and I not only feel better, but I respect them for being mature :)###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] NAH. Rocky is a living thing and I'm honestly appalled at the responses here not taking into account any feelings of his comfort/happiness. The only assholes here are the people telling you that you're one for continuing to own a dog who has been cared for by you for years.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I suspect that your husband draws power from your mental health suffering, which would not be surprising given that abuse revolves around maintaining control over someone else. Your husband's behaviors sound verbally and emotionally abusive and it also is concerning that he will physically grab and shake your stomach. That is cruel and unacceptable behavior. This Relationship Spectrum is a good tool for describing the spectrum of relationships from healthy to unhealthy to abusive. It might help bring you some clarity. https://www.thehotline.org/healthy-relationships/relationship-spectrum/ Same with the Power and Control Wheel. https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Gender%20Neutral%20Power%20Control%20Wheel.pdf###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I hope if employees get trouble/fired not in this room otherwise might cause trauma lol###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] There really isn’t anything else you can do. Definitely try research appropriate ways to discipline her that don’t involve hurting her. Just remember, if he’s ready and willing to hit something as fragile as a bunny there’s a moderate chance he’d do the same to you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] That broke my heart. I can’t imagine doing any of this stuff to my son. Just the thought makes me want to cry.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I would... He sexually harasses his own sister. Forget him, do you know the psychological damage that could do to someone?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Your sister cared, she felt embarrassed and probably ashamed if your parents blamed her. She definitely cared. I’ve had similar things happen to me in young teen years and brushed them off because it was so embarrassing and I didn’t want to seem “crazy.” Ditch this friend and try to talk to your sister, tell her you’re sorry this happened to her and it wasn’t her fault, it was his and he should not have done that.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Is there any type of therapy for Pica? It sounds like a horrible affliction that is seriously affecting your happiness and potentially your health.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] ... and premidates doing it again and again. Committing a misrepresentation which causes someone to act to his own actual OR POTENTIAL material detriment is the text book definition of fraud. In fact, there does not have to be an actual monetary loss, the potential monetary loss completes the crime. So, misleading a bank by undertaking to repay a loan while not having such intention completes the offence, even when no actual credit is extended###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your mum sounds like addicted to shopping and she is spending more than she has, you could suggest to he/ your father therapy but you need to stop enabling her addiction###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Sounds exactly like a friend of mine who thinks he's a brilliant leader and everyone looks up to him, but in reality he really isn't that special.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah I don’t I wow what to vote on this one. This makes me uncomfortable. I understand being particular over temperament, but pointy ears vs floppy ears? Extremely shallow and kind of gross. Dogs are not replaceable and they are not furniture.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] NTA. His attitude change and him saying "at least you're not being knocked about" is a big old red flag that he's about 4 months out from becoming physically abusive as well, because he is already negligent and emotionally abusive. Like telling you to "get over" your boundary of not wanting to have sex with him when he's under the influence?? Hello? Time to get out of there. File for divorce. Ring up his parents and let them know what he's doing. He's checked out, he doesn't care at all, and he's going to keep getting worse.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Being racist is not an opinion. It’s just wrong. It’s not even political.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] I can't even wrap my head around how fucked up and cruel this comment is.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] If he had been allergic to hornet venom he might have had serious medical issues.....even death. Glad he wasn't for both of you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] What guarantees adoptive parents would have been loving? That the child wouldn’t suffer###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You realize that if you actively discriminate/boycott against gay weddings simply because they’re gay, that makes you homophobic and no amount of saying you aren’t will change that.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Don't feel bad about this. You protect yourself. What you should start thinking about is why you feel this way. I have done this in the past, and I feel upon reflection of my own experience that I felt that way because I didn't like myself and couldn't imagine anyone else liking me. I still am insecure and find myself self-loathing, but letting people in is important. Be careful and cautious, but when you find special people, they are the ones who lift you up out of self hate.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Have a poor lady’s upvote. Calling someone by their preferred name is the most basic form of respect towards them and their personhood. My name gets shortened sometimes and I correct it. They are doing this on purpose. It’s childish and disrespectful###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Damn these illustrators dont get paid enough for thos amazing work###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Because you supposedly didn't worry about her leaving you for a man these past fifteen years but when she says she likes women that apparently means she's gonna leave you for one. Bruh.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] You have quite literally the rest of your life, including the BEST years of your life (20s,30s,40s) to find someone else. Don’t stick around for someone who disrespects and disregards your boundaries and feelings.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Yes I forgot to mention that, because the baby was involved, the police have to contact the dept of children services. Even if for some reason I wanted to stay with my wife while continuing to exhibit this behavior, they would take our daughter from both of us###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I vote for an attorney too. Her lack of respect for your boundaries so early on in the marriage is a bad sign. Reading OP’s post makes me so angry for him. It’s extremely disrespectful what she did. Your wife is definitely an TA for not respecting your feelings , your boundaries and for not teaching her daughter to respect others as well.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] You have hundreds of comments saying it actually hurts people, it's objectifying and disrespectful. Just stop making excuses. No doubt you two are dating.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I would like to know who this person is. I would not want to unknowingly meet this person and get involved in any way. All of society should know who this person is so she could be exiled and never harm anyone again###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] But she is the one living the consequences currently. There is no option where she wasn't. Having an abortion is not fun, it isn't a morning after pill, but inducing a miscarriage. Giving a child away for adoption is a consequence and raising it is a consequence. There is no situation where women who get pregnant don't have to deal physical, financial and emotional consequences. Least we can do is hold men responsible as well.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Masturbation is not a crime, revenge porn, blackmailing and illegal recording is. You doing nothing will just let him think he can do anything. You want another sexual predator go free? Call cops on him. If parents are outraged, let them be outraged. They are not gonna kick you out over this. Call now. Let that creep know the consequences.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] YTA. Artists/writers/musicians/photographers etc. get this crap all the time from “friends” and it’s demeaning. Work is WORK. It’s insulting and entitled of you to think their labor should automatically be yours for free.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You were 12. You were a child. It wasn’t your call to notify CPS. Your mother never should have put this burden on you. If anyone other than S’s mom and stepdad are to blame, it’s the other adults who saw what was going on and did nothing (your mother and the school). Let go of the guilt. It’s not yours to carry.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA. Always having your siblings back against a bully - appropriate. Not being allowed to share an opinion differing from your sibling - inappropriate. Teach your children to be kind to one another while disagreeing, don’t teach them to silence their opinions.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Yes, exactly. It’s not the fact that she is poly that is hurting you, it’s how she’s basically ditching you for somebody brand new.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] This is...a very specific fetish/kink to be consuming so extensively at 9 years old. This could be a sign something else is going on. OP pls reach out to your parents for next steps, this is way above your, and our, paygrade###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Sounds like you want petty revenge. You don't know if he took advantage of her and you really don't care, you just want her to suffer like you did. That's not okay behavior. YTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I don’t think you should feel guilty about this one. Corporations make these policies, some of which are stupid. They require rank and file workers like you to enforce them in order to not get in trouble. Then you end up feeling like the bad guy for enforcing a stupid rule.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What the fuck?! How could there possibly be no assholes here. That’s so gross, and OP should NOT have to hide their disgust.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Hope you get caught you racist pos. People like you always get what's coming to them one way or another. Talking about rights and privileges like you aren't scum more than the people you chastise for being here.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] What they did is called Medical Neglect and it is a form of child abuse.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You should have definitely led with that. You're definitely not the asshole if you're already paying his tuition. Jackson totally deserves the car.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What an utterly disgusting way to treat someone. From your description he was in prison for drug charges, not harming children. And by your own admission he has been rehabilitated. And you're treating him as though he's dangerous to be around your 3yo? The poor man must be feeling absolutely crushed that you see him that way. Grow up, educate yourself, get over yourself because you're not better than him, then apologise sincerely and introduce him to his niece. Lets hope your daughter grows up less of a bigot than you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] Yikes. Passive aggressively linking a bad comic featuring fringe talking points won’t make double standard sexism any more justifiable.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] That's gross. Taking advantage of young women's traumas to get laid isn't very admirable.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] "Poor" people are not workaholic. Worhaholic is a term reserved for businesspeople, doctors... so people making tons of money. If a poor person works 16 hours a day is because they need the money to buy food and have a roof over their heads. That´s called "survival", not workalcoholism.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA. This is what I've never understood about Christians. Why are yall sooooo judgemental? Doesn't God give us free will? If you wholeheartedly ask for forgiveness and mean what you say won't you be forgiven for your sins? It's her body to do what she pleases with. You are controlling over something that has nothing to do with you and it is creepy.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Quarantine means NONE of that socialising is supposed to be happening so nice work there making that control measure less effective. It's really fucking simple to understand that you need to stay isolated to not be a carrier of the infection to others and ensure it dies out where it currently lies. Act like everyone has it and fucking stay distant and sensible. That's the only way we can stop this thing spreading - not fucking spreading it.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Not sure why there are comments calling people immature for “not forgiving” or whatever. I’m glad that you have grown as a person but part of growing is acknowledging the hurt caused. If I knew you irl I (as a target of nazism) would probably hate u but as a stranger glad u have learned the error and hope as a part of atonement that you do what you can to support communities who would be nazi targets maybe in the form of mutual aid +bail funds things like that###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Please remove yourself from this thread before we have to do it for you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You can be held back for discipline reasons and not academic?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This. He clearly has some sort of severe anxiety or ppd. He needs to get help. I don't see him as an ah, he's more just scared, and the need to get away is understandable. But the timing is horrible. Op needs to have a conversation with him where she acknowledges his fears and ask him to see someone about them if he really can't get past them. The trip is just a bandaid, but the issues will still be there when he gets back. Nta gently###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] No i think you’re confusing ‘dark humour’ with ‘saying bigoted things just to be edgy.’ They’re not the same :/###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Threatening a foster kid with being sent away makes you /r/iamatotalpieceofshit material###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I wish more people would focus on this part too. His friends making creepy comments about her body made me feel uncomfortable, so I can't imagine how she'd feel.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] NTA Yelling at kids is NOT modeling healthy or positive behaviour. It’s flat out bullying. Kids absolutely respond better to exactly what you said: show them how to do it and he needs to model the same behaviour himself. Don’t excuse the fact that he yells at your kids as nothing. It’s psychologically damaging.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I honestly dont’ think that stealing from bigass corporations like mcdo is a crime. These assholes have all that money and they won’t help anybody with that shit they will just build more mcdos. I don’t condone stealing tho, shits wack. But don’t feel bad about and honest mistake. You’ve shown that you’re more mature than most by confessing###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] It does sound like you are in an abusive relationship. It’s not your fault!! The confusion you’re feeling is a hallmark of verbal/ emotional abuse. Do you have family nearby? Friends who can help you leave?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] *Is broke asf* *Still has a kid* I don't feel sorry for you at all. That poor child.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. And “Happy wife happy life” is bs. Marriages and relationships are about compromise and mutual respect.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] NTA - only a few diapers for 3-4 days? Dropping off her baby without agreeing to a timeframe and then going to get high with friends?? I don’t think your bf’s sister is ready to be a mom. This is either a great wake up call for her or a sign that the baby should be elsewhere. Your intention was to ensure the baby was safe, that automatically makes you NTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Dude, you need to listen to a song 🎵 by pink floyd....Run like Hell. It is only going to get worse. Don't waste anymore of your time with someone who does not respect you. I know it is tough but trust me.....have some self respect for yourself.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You do not deserve to know. You may want to for some odd reason but you do not deserve to know what someone did with their life before you. This is comical.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Yea I don’t trust it! Be careful! Good luck OP###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Wow. That’s how you talk about your 13 year old child? Fucking disgusting.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Please do lot move in with this sociopathic man. Someone who thinks it’s funny to harm animals is seriously messed up in the head.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA- that's discrimination if she's only enforcing the rules for one sex.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] They very well could be sociopaths, **and that’s okay**. Stigmatizing people for their conditions is pretty awful. Sociopath doesn’t mean “violent”, it doesn’t mean that they are bad people, it doesn’t mean they do bad things. OP is TA for utilizing that harmful stereotype of mental conditions without any other consideration. And also for trying to police others emotional expression.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I always say that my parents treated us all equally. Equally badly, but still: equally.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] People come in here and confess anonymously to being criminals expecting some sympathy 🙄 What you need to do is report the case to authorities or social services###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] 1) People are not machines, nor is their job to be one, wtf?? 2) “One would think they shouldn’t have to be careful when handing cash...” is an incredibly entitled mentality. I’m not condoning what OP did, but your logic is questionable. Take some responsibility for your shit, you don’t throw money at people and say “fucking figure it out” and then get upset if you get screwed.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] They don't seem to understand that their daughter signed away her rights so she's not Juju's Mom and hasn't been her entire life. Sounds like she never wanted kids in the first place. Juju is free to make the decision who she wants as her Mom. They need to understand that OP adopting her doesn't kick them out of her life.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] The idea that men should earn more money than their partner and be a breadwinner is a traditional gender role###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] The child is living with someone thats knowingly mislead their parent, a parent that didn't trust them over a theoretically trusted adult and presumably punished them in some way. Thats not particularly pleasant for them - you should absolutely tell them both, and give the daughter a contrite apology, even before you have the money.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] You should take it as your husband is a disgusting pedophile###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] You need to stop driving until you get professional help. You are a risk to yourself and others.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I'm happy to hear you've gotten it under control. "Fuck it," is one of the worst places to be.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah if they had suspicions he was committing fraud they can trace his IP address to his location, and compare that to where his passport was last scanned in. Someone below has already reported him, and cops do exist on Reddit. My friend received a parking fine from his 2 days in France while living in Canada. They traced him via his passport and last associated address. And this hot shot thinks he can't be traced after taking out 30 grand in credit in multiple different countries, including ones he's not even a citizen of? Ooft.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your mental illness is also not your partner's responsibility. If you can't take care of yourself, don't date. I've dated people who refused to get help for their issues. Relationships are not about dumping your problems on your partner and expecting them to pick up the pieces. Edit: Mental illness IS permanent. That's the fucking point of seeing therapists, taking meds and handling your illness. There is no cure for depression, anxiety, personality disorders etc. Only management.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] It’s long past time for you to end this relationship. She doesn’t know what she wants, but want you to standby on the off-chance it might be you Break up! You are 28 years old, not 15!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] From OP has said and how she took it, the bf was putting her down while bringing him up. The way I took it to mean, is he said that she’s lucky because no guy would put up with her (specifically, her clinginess) and that is a really cruel thing to say.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] ESH You shouldn't be slagging off your niece. Also "ditzy" is a rather gendered word; you certainly wouldn't use it to describe a boy/man, and it smacks of sexism. She shouldn't have told her daughter what you said, because all that would do is hurt her. Also she could be more tactful when you're talking about your son.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] All of this. OP's stepmom won't let them grieve their *dead mom* because she feels romantic jealousy toward a ghost. What an insecure asshole. Also, OP's dad majorly sucks here. He's sacrificing his long-term relationship with his only child for a crumb of short-term marital peace. I am certain he will come to regret that decision when OP becomes an adult and has equal say with him over the terms of their relationship.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Absolutely facts OP look she is thinking she is above you that she can’t change her child’s diaper? I think she does think you’re beneath her###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How are you doing these days? Life better to you?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You did not kill the man. He had an accideny while skiing in dangerous weather. Accidents happens every day, this was and is not on you. Superstition is just that - superstition. If it was true my dad and fiance would both be dead a long time ago.. He probably didnt even touch it tbh. He sounds like a man who refuse to accept periods is a thing. Hope you're in a better situation now.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sure, but I think *he* should be more concerned. That behavior could get him in a lot of trouble. If he’s got a compulsion, better to start addressing it now, rather than later.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’m old school. Just “being married” in an online game borders on emotional cheating, since it has bled over into real life.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] She can actually get fined for impeding an emergency vehicle..###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don’t see how this is disrespectful bc it’s her grieving process. I know you don’t like it in defence of your father but she needs to move on or she’s going to continue being as unhealthy as you said. Also please talk to her bc you’ve now crossed her boundaries by seeing that and you can’t keep that from her nor should she be sneaking around.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Sound like a case of postpartum depression. I HIGHLY advise you seek help from a professional for her ASAP these situations can get extremely bad and terrifying. Seriously find help for her i cannot stress enough.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I'm not sure if I should or not. It might ruin my childhood memory. I might just find it sickly sweet.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Are you seriously blaming your wife for getting cancer? God, it doesn’t sound like you care about this woman or your children much at all. YTA. Edit: to include that you also seem to resent your children because your wife “spends money on them” and “chooses them” over you. Edit #2: looking at your post history....just wow. You are a selfish human being.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] foster children are complicated and often have mental issues and trauma which cause them to act out like this. it isn’t “being a terrible person.” you can’t just abandon a child for poor behavior###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Then OP should dump him and quit bitching\~ Side note the whole "wants a man" thing is some serious toxic mentality. Being family orientated and wanting to spend time with them doesn't make you less of a "man". Imo, dumping your lifelong support and family when it's obviously something important to you just because an insecure woman can't bear the thought of not dominating your time does though.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] you aint a man of god lmao you just condemned a girl to death. and you took drugs. what an idiot###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA- this cop is something else to imply they somehow have an obligation to let people trespass on their property. There are serious liability issues here as well.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] If a man or in this case boy makes you feel bad about yourself, girl get up and leave! He does not respect you and at the end of the day you gotta love yourself because he clearly isn’t going to do it for you. Run!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] you’re just as bad as the jackasses you look down on, especially if you’re knowingly letting this affect innocent students. these are people’s futures you’re playing with; some of those innocent kids might not be able to get into higher education or scholarships or certain jobs, etc because of your fucked up, misplaced sense of vigilante justice. wow. so incredibly selfish.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Lol get out of here with this clownery. Please be nicer daughter; im too scared to lose you. If you love your kid, you'll do whats best for her (not letting her get away with entitled and childish behavior). It is her choice to destory their relationship not his. Your solution is a non solution dressed up in feel good psychology (am a psychology undergrad so I'm not clueless in human interaction)###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I think he is indicating that the controlling friend had an interest beyond friendship in the girl he was trying to date###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] You do realize that it’s painfully obvious that your husband doesn’t view you as an equal partner, right? He thinks you’re less than him. Is this what you want? Is this what you want to teach your children?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Ignore him. If he’s going to be a bitchy little men baby, don’t feed into his ego and validate his actions by doing all that bullshit you’re doing. Watch some tv, call your friends and go hang out with them, really anything except make him realize that it’s an effective way to control you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He's a fucking scumbag. You need to dump his disgusting, sex criminal ass.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] This is perfect because then OP’s husband can’t retroactively deny the flirting - not if you’re confronting it the second it happens. It also prevents him from manipulating you because it’s in front of a group of people who can also see what’s happening with their own eyes, so you have witnesses.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Do not take him back!!! **This is not your responsibility**. He is a grown man he figure this out on his own. You need to put yourself first for once.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] have you given ANY thought to your son's grief? maybe he doesn't celebrate holidays because his mother is dead and he is having trouble moving past it? Get over yourself and work with your son to get him through his grief and to a place where he can be happy again.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] The nice thing about guilt and shame is it’s a prime indicator that you’ve grown as a person. Was it disgusting and terrible? Yes, definitely. Have you done it again or ever thought about doing it again? I’m gonna guess and say probably not. You don’t need to kill yourself, and if you’re genuinely thinking about it you need help. But ultimately just grow from your mistakes and move on.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Did he say that he’d stop saying things like that? It’s normal for men to be attracted to other women while in a committed relationship but if he was seriously wanting to do these sexual things with other women it’s a red flag. Even saying that he could have cheated doesn’t sit well with me###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] #She changed the password of every device and social media so she could keep cheating. OP wake up and smell the roses, You deserve better###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] No, his wife is not an asshole for literally not wanting her father to die. You self-righteous Redditors never have any self-awareness or compassion. OP is not an asshole, he’s looking out for his son, but neither is his wife. I wonder how rational you would be if your loved one was dying - and I still would never wish that onto you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] You tried to initiate sex the *next day*? After she thought she murdered you? Wow. Okay, OP. I get that you have sexual needs, but she's traumatized right now. She needs way more time than the two days you gave her to get over it. You assuring her that everything's okay doesn't help, because it's not. You're dismissing her real feelings.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] What kind of friend doesn't even tell you he's going to be a father for 7 months?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Ghosting people means you get to choose when it ends. It also means the other person has nfi what they've "done". It's cruel to yourself and to the other person.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Yeah, she clearly doesn’t have some philosophical objection to societies over dependence on phones if she herself can use it and OP Cant. It doesn’t matter if you (op) don’t mind if she does or not, it’s problematic anytime someone sets double standards in a relationship. She is being controlling and most likely wants to severely restrict your communication with anyone besides her and attention to anything besides her. Unhealthy and unsustainable###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] This. The adults should be able to sort this out, and put the blame on the idiots that put a vulnerable small animal in harms way and caused its death.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Liberals on the whole tend to have more empathy for victims of sexual assault and trafficking. Bill Clinton deserves to be taken down as well if he was involved, that has nothing to do with party lines. Everyone involved should be in jail.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] its not an " endeavor" you steal something you dont own or deserve so dont call it that... what you do deserve is to get caught. seek professional help if you cant stop it on your own.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] “My cousin made a comment”. So that was enough reason for you to try to assert control over her? Some irrelevant moronic third party’s comment? How weak can you be? You are pathetic and I hope your Ex-girlfriend ghosts you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Someone raping you while being blackout drunk is not the same thing as regretting sex you disgusting rape apologist.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] He’s a big boy. He can say no. Similarly there is 0 evidence OP is ‘coercing’ him at all. Your misogyny is showing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Jesus fucking christ you sick fuck I've seen bad confessions, but...###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I think you're proving my point about Reddit hating cheaters way more than most normal people###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] That is an incredibly selfish viewpoint. Whatever issues you may have, that does not come before the commitment and promises you made to your family. The *choice* to cheat instead of confronting those issues is a purely selfish choice, a choice that is well known to result in an incredibly hurtful betrayal and subsequent broken family. Making that choice currently makes him a bad person and it’s up to him whether he chooses to redeem himself or not.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA - it is nasty that you are making this sexual. It is sunscreen...on someone’s back.. you have some issues.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Respect. You don't respect him. Not your fault, but it's not going to change and you're going to end up emotionally abusing him.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] What part of the catholic doctrine allows the cover up of widespread molestation of children?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I don’t see why OP should need to state that in order to make persecution by their parents ok. Religion does not give someone the right to do that. We could debate the insanity that is religion but judging by your name that is going to be a tiresome conversation. I’ll agree to disagree and move on.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Look I’m sorry if you couldn’t afford the $1 more ketchup, but don’t make people feel bad for experiencing shit. I’m sorry your life was hard.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] If I voted for that person and they enacted policies that hurt my friends? I’d deserve it.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Assuming you’re a man... you are the reason I don’t want to be with a man. You and your words are disgusting.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Please take steps to protect your child from this abuse.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You won’t be the asshole but is it worth the guilt if something bad happens or in the future? You’re completely justified in feeling all of these emotions. I find it hard to believe he’d give you something to be intentionally hurt you if this is a gift in case he doesn’t make it. Sorry to be morbid. I really hope everything goes well for your dad.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Too true. For the few people to be on the top many people have to be at the bottom.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yikes this so reminds me of my parents. There’s definitely something someone isn’t telling you and possibly also something your dad hasn’t told anyone. Do what I did: get yourself therapist you can trust, that way you’re prepared for whatever else comes your way###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I've seen girls who are useless as babysitters and boys who do stellar jobs. Fuck that sort of sexism.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Well it would probably mean the world to him that you understand the pain you caused and you want to make up to him. Maybe his family is on Facebook but that's probably really hard to find as well. Honestly as someone who got bullied for being "a faggot' in school I would be quite amused and grateful if an old bully came forward with an honest apology.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Just because you regret having kids does not mean you don't love them.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] NAH It’s not your job to protect that lady , it is your job to be self aware and congrats you were! Respect for you! But it’s not your job to protect another woman, but be cautious of yourself and that’s all that matters.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. Your feelings are completely valid. You don't need to forgive her right away, nor do you need to forgive her at the pace she wants to be forgiven. This is your journey and you can take as long as you want to get where you need to be.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Nah fam helping each other challenge parents rules and having each others back against them builds trust among siblings more than anything else###confession###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] The hairdressers flat wallet isn't an excuse for her to take advantage of OP's discomfort and gouge her for extra money. The hairdressers flat wallet isn't an excuse for her sneak in extra service without OP's consent then demand payment. The hairdressers flat wallet isn't an excuse for her render services beyond the requested agreement and demand compensation for unwanted services.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Gently: YTA. He isn't starving you or keeping you from eating; your eating disorder is doing that and he is not responsible for handling everything relating to your eating disorder. You need to seek therapeutic help and take responsibility for your own care. I understand you cannot handle this alone, but you cannot force your care onto the shoulders of other people who do not want to be solely responsible for monitoring your eating disorder.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You're disgusting. Maybe we shouldn't leave our houses at all because there are men everywhere, right? Stop blaming the victims!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] And he's not married to her anymore, and he is not required to intervene every time she's in a bad place. This time is notably worth than previous times and merits an intervention. His kids don't have the option to not be her children, so he should make some small attempt for them.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] In case you were wondering if it's socially acceptable for boys or girls to play with this toy, good news, both can enjoy it.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I'm glad you understand that this in no way your decision to make. I'm sorry you are feeling heartbroken, my suggestion would be to tell her how you feel but first explaining how you know that your thoughts and feelings shouldn't change her mind.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Apologies for hijack, but if you think that your family (or the other family) might harm you in any way please please please let the police and trusted friends know and take precautions.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I was going to say the same. Cherish this place as your most sacred treasure! Defend it with your life! Never let it go!###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] I hope you get caught some day and have to pay for all of the damage. I don't know why you would possibly find this entertaining###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This exactly! Kids forget that their parents are people and that people change. NAH but YWBTA if you don't apologize- not for what you said necessarily but for what was communicated, even though it's no one's "fault." Just let her know you've relaxed over the years and why. Emphasise that you love her just as much as you love her siblings, that that will never change, and that you'll always be watching out for her to protect her###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Drive straight to the police station and file a police report. Or if you're unsafe to drive, take a taxi or rideshare there.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Well, it shows were your morals are. You don’t mind your friend hurting his girlfriend like that, you’re an accomplice in ruining a relationship, and you value your friendship over the fact that someone’s trust is being broken. So, yeah. If you cover for someone else cheating and don’t think about how he’s hurting his girlfriend, you wouldn’t see anything bad in cheating yourself. You’re a shitty friend.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] You mentioned that these people are merely your acquaintances and that you want to continue interacting with them because you don’t have many contacts. Do they know this is how you see them, or do they think you have a mutual friendship? If they think you guys are friends while you only consider them acquaintances and if you only value them for the contacts they represent, then perhaps you should part ways; no one wants to be used by someone they consider a friend.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Well, in that case: Itemize the items you paid and deduct from his overpayment. If there's anything left, return it with the receipts. Sounds like there are more receipts than this money would pay for, so send him enough receipts to add up to the amount he gave you with a note: "Already spent - your children thank you." (NTA)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I do respect women, I’m one myself! :) I really do appreciate your comment. It means a lot to me.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You’re disgusting for mocking someone who’s being abused just because he’s a man. No one would even question the OP if it were a woman in this situation. People on this site who go around squealing “ReDdiT hAtEs WoMeN” need to glance at this sub to see where the sexism really exists.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] Your husband is not nice at all. Personally I hate my nose, I'm 33 and should be over it but it is what it is. I've often contemplated getting a nose job but my husband always tells me not to. He says he fell in love with me and changing my nose will be changing something he loves. You might say that is equally controlling but he would support me if I were to do it, the point is, he tries to make me feel secure, like a partner should.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Literally none of that matters. He is working THIRD shift. Meaning he needs MORE sleep than she does at night because sleep will be at it’s lowest quality. Until you work third you have no clue. She will have to suck it up until he can get a better schedule. He needs a noise machine, completely blacked out room, ice cold A/C and a silent house to even hope to survive.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I couldn’t have gotten through my graphic design degree without pirating shit. It’s even worse now, because these Adobe products are subscription-based, so instead of paying a one time fee you’ve got a bill every month. Graphic design shouldn’t be classist like that. It should be accessible. Yeah, there are alternatives to Illustrator and Photoshop but you aren’t going to get a job using GIMP. Legit workplaces also use Macs, which are ridiculously expensive for students.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Break up with your girlfriend asap. You already broke her heart when you cheated and kept your friendship going with the one you cheated with. She just doesn't know her heart is broken yet.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Hey just a side note. I’m proud that you’re reacting this way and I hope you stay strong. Don’t let him back in your life since he finds it humorous to violate you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I struggle to see this whole thing in a light where this isn't anxiety related. It's not like you were doing it as a joke or social experiment. I wouldn't discount seeking help for this. Sometimes, it's hard to accept these things. Good luck!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Well those people are “welcomed” because their “culture” is also misogynistic.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] If they agree to an open relationship, it's not cheating. If they break up because they asked for an open relationship, that's not cheating. I didn't see anything about OP being guilt tripped into non monogamy. Maybe I missed it. I don't really care about your subjective opinions on non monogamy, but it objectively is not cheating.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I agree with this. As someone who has been sexually assaulted, if everything you are saying is the truth then you need to forgive yourself and recognize that you are not a mistake you made 10 years ago. Taking actions that give you a feeling of atonement can help the process (I’m talking charity work or just general goodwill), but don’t punish yourself forever for one drunk action.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I laughed out loud at this. But in all seriousness I'm getting potent closeted homosexual vibes here. Or he was sexually abused as a child and is now afraid of his own penis.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I agree! also girl eveyone needs a nothing day. It helps reset you. I totally understand it. Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Take care of you boo. NTA Edit: I've seemed to confused people. Girl is like dude in this sentence. A friendly gender neutral way to support OP. :)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] No, healthcare professionals should only break confidentiality when when they believe there is a tangible imminent or future risk of harm to the patient themselves (self harm, suicide), or to someone else (domestic abuse, homicide, unsafe driving). This is the guidance in the UK anyway, and obviously is simplified as it’s slightly different for minors.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Please don’t force your wife to endure three people who show their distaste toward her no matter how hard she tries. Your sister has actively alienated your wife and by extension you from your parents. I’m not saying to go against your culture and abandon anyone. But think of the life you AND your wife want to have in the future. Would you want to bring kids into a toxic environment like that?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] If anything it is unethical that jobs don't reward this behavior property###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Honestly? Nobody can really be both this sexist and unable to understand why the GF would make this hilarious joke...###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You're not required to be nursemaid to his addiction. He's killing himself with food. He clearly doesn't care about his health. That's not your responsibility. If he was a drunk or a crackhead would you feel compelled to stay?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] To be honest, I’d be questionable of ANYONE who doesn’t step up for their friends when someone disses them. Here there is the added element of race, which gives you an added element of hurt. But bottom line- this person let their partner shit talk you. That’s not cool.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Stadiums charge ridiculous prices because you have no option of getting things anywhere else, they ensure a monopoly over liquor (and food usually). It has nothing to do with expecting beer hawkers to be stealing the profits, and there’s no way this dude’s individual actions have had any effect on the prices that stadiums EVERYWHERE charge.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Wtf how is that supposed to destroy the roof of your mouth to punish you for your hasty gluttony?###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] This sounds like she is testing the waters to find out how much she can get away with. She knew you meant stop the first couple times you said it. Personally, I wouldn't take the risk If I were you. Stay safe! Take care of yourself!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Even if I genuinely believed my sister to be perfectly fine, after something traumatic like this I’d still make myself as accessible as realistically possible just in case she were ... oh I don’t know HIDING IT/not ready to deal with like so many *not fine* people do/are. Sheesh they suck.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Listen, 1) believe me when I say this, leave him. I know love is blind but you’re staring to see the red flags. You aren’t insecure, that’s your personal space and business 2) take pics. After you leave if he posts more it’s revenge porn and you can take him to court. 3) you didn’t have a say in the matter then he emotionally abused you by saying it’s your fault... please leave.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Let us know how it goes. I hope it all works out ok for you both. Good luck###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Because it's an honor system. Clearly you have no honor. You are trying to justify your illegal activity. Christ, YTA.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] equality isn’t radical, burning down buildings, mass looting, and murder kinda is tho.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] It sounds like you disrespected something important to her, and she's probably hurt both because of the way you phrased your message and because she feels this is a cause everyone should care about, regardless of location.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Pretty much. I don't think many school districts even condone this anymore.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What do you wanna chat about? You need to stop seeing your sister for a bit and remind yourself that it's not appropriate. Please don't think about saying or doing anything and don't even consider watching any porn with step sister/incest stuff. It could really damage your relationship and hour family.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Luckily he doesn’t need to support it. Normal people don’t threaten to LEAVE their spouse over some lip filler.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Yes this is really important and maybe explains a lots. I’m so sorry you’re all going through this. Your husbands outlook and behaviour is very bizarre and worrying.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] wtf, this deserves WAYYYY more attention!! 615 likes??? you deserve a lot more and this is a masterpiece, great job, would love to see more from you! :)###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Well, with Catholic sins, they're fine as long as you tell an old man in a small wooden box, so, more stringent.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] just because your gf bruises easily doesn't make it better?? that just means her blood cells literally damage more easily therefore you should be MORE careful good god###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] So you're united in your desire to nourish your son. What about your daughter?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Not gonna lie, I'd be pissed too, but I'd also be concerned af.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You absolutely will, you’re only 14 and you seem like a respectful and honest dude. Keep being you and I promise you’ll find someone who loves you for you###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. This is malpractice, full stop. It is not acceptable for a doctor to do anything they are unqualified for, and surgery is probably highest on that list. His poor treatment has done a disservice to the entire medical profession by breaking the trust people should be able to have in medical professionals. The law has statutes of limitations to tell you whether you waited too long to begin a lawsuit (ask a lawyer if you can still proceed). If you are within the limitations, then you are fine.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] No one gets through life without making mistakes. They don’t define you. Forgive yourself###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] actually, this was also racist behaviour karen is a stereotype for self entitled white females who think of themselfes higher than everyone else, the stereotype also involves threatening authorities no karen-y behaviour was visible, so the usage of the stereotype was SOLELY based on the moms skin color, which is very much racist###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Depends on what you mean by lusting. If you really mean a strong sexual desire to be with someone else and those thoughts are constant then yes I'd say that's a problem. If you're talking about still finding other women attractive and thinking " I'd hit that", then I'd consider that normal. Your use of the word lusting makes me think you constantly have a desire to cheat on her.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I find it hilarious that you make it so easy to lose respect for yourself. Bowing to another human and you think that is automatically disrespectful to one’s self? That’s pathetic. But I understand your position. You’re probably the only person respecting yourself considering with that entitled and obnoxious attitude, no one would’ve respected you as a person.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Here’s an article with some techniques on how to talk to racist family and friends (full disclosure- I wrote it): https://medium.com/@ly.pr11/how-to-debate-racism-with-the-ones-you-love-f3548f16cc08 . It includes useful statistics and talking points. Good luck, you’re gonna need it.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] "It" jesus christ. YTA and honestly a horrible, sociopathic person. I hope your parents DO kick you out; you don't deserve their generosity.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You didn't know. She didn't know. You apologized. Good. She wasn't affected. Live the rest of your life decently and I think you'll be a great human.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] >Ah, reverse sexism. I agree with everything you wrote, except this. It's not "reverse sexism." There's no such thing as "reverse sexism." It's just "sexism." No matter which gender is being discriminated against, it's just sexism.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] ESH, sounds like you don't treat your SIL well and don't really give a good reason for that, and the assumption that she should be closer to your child because she is closer to you is gross. They're both her grand kids and she sounds awful for picking favorites because she doesn't like her other DIL. Your husband has no right to yell at her for being upset, and if i were in her shoes i would be upset too.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] But the things that last foreverrrrrr are our dearrr friendships###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] But they don’t care about upsetting you with this weird and frankly nasty tradition? Except for the mom of course.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] That’s not how relationships work. He’s not her guest, he’s her partner. Their contributions are combined, and the rent money is coming from both of them even if it’s not directly from her###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I don’t think this is fair at all. A person could work very hard to buy a nice car that they take care off and still not have a lot of money and vice versa. My father has saved for years just to LEASE a brand new BMW. He is by no means well off but worked very hard and put away little by little just to lease the car.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Because black people claimed the word? Like, move. You’re clearly racist, black people can use the n word, but not other races. And you seem 12. You’re privileged white self needs to get out of this sub reddit.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] It's interesting how controlling and possessive you describe you MIL, whilst behaving in such a controlling and possessive way. Sounds like a personality clash as you as so alike. Also, your bragging about deceiving your family member, who lets you use her paid for service for free cos you don't want to pay for it.... really not cool.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] YTA - you are 100% being controlling and abusive with this shit. Wanna lose you bf? Cause this is how you lose your bf.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Came here to say this. OP is sexist as hell besides. The pregnancy hormones thing is just a way to discount a woman's feelings. And I doubt OP would feel the same way if his wife got drunk and fondled a strange man.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Youre allowed to seek attention. Maybe something was bothering you and you didnt know what it was. Maybe it doesnt help... but, im a survivor of assault and my case never went to trial. I forgive you. I am not mad at you - at. All. You are not the reason people dont always believe others. YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INJUSTICES. Maybe your young lie has given you the opportunity to be more compassionate and sympathetic towards survivors. The world needs that, too###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] There absolutely was voter fraud. There's voter fraud in every election. However, they are generally isolated incidents and I don't think there has been any credible evidence presented that indicates any wide-scale systemic voter fraud happened in 2020. I would like a federal commission started that investigates and looks for systemic voter and election fraud. Especially one that would be empowered to look into cases of disenfranchisement and voter suppression as well. Everyone that is legally allowed to vote should be able to easily and securely register and cast their vote.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Resign, pardon and then straight to Maralago while claiming he didn't lose and the Democrats staged a coup. Next step call for armed militias to protect him from the government terrorists###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Because every person does good and bad things. Jefferson did far more good than bad. His ideas underpin the civil rights movement. Repeat after me. Slavery it not original sin. Slavery is not original sin. Whitewashing history because you feel guilty is a shit way to deal with these issues.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] Encouraging others to commit crime/violence is against the law. He probably thinks it is okay, because he sees his dad doing it all the time...,###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Donald Trump's son obstructed justice and violated federal law by revealing the name of a whistleblower and is an accessory to violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution. Want me to do Ivanka and Eric too? They're both actually criminals as well.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They fought to preserve slavery. Stop it with this hand-wavy bullshit. Confederates were traitors.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] This honestly sounds like a complete violation of the ADA. These managers are the ones committing the SIN.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Exactly, if they tried to enforce that rule on me, they can eat shit###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You still don’t get it, the school should never tell anyone that they cant use the American flag to honor someone. Especially on 9-11 to honor the police and firefighters that give their lives. It shows a total lack of self awareness and cowardice to say otherwise###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] God I hate thieves. All of them. Especially these ones who aren’t even stealing to benefit them, they’re literally just stealing to hurt someone else. That’s sadistic, especially because this was a kid.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] No matter your political following **everyone** should object to murder and criminality. What Derek Chauvin did was disgusting and I hope justice is served, what is happening now to innocent cops is just as disgusting.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Yeah why are so many conservatives on here naive as fuck? The Dems aren’t stupid, they are doing this on purpose. None of it is an accident from withholding the footage to overcharging the officers. The video was leaked, we were never supposed to see it. These people want the country destroyed and under their control. Wake the fuck up, this will never stop, rolling over and making “it’s just them” excuses will get us all fucked. They control what is being taught to our kids and they control the media and continue spoon feeding them as adults.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The thing that makes no sense to me is the fact that this is a partisan issue. We should all want clear and accurate vote counts. Even if one vote is cast illegally for a republican candidate it silences someone on the left. How the fuck could anyone be ok with that. I don’t agree with them on like 80% of the shit they spew but I also don’t want their voice to be shut out by something illegal.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I expect the liberal media to attack him of racism and islamophobia!!###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Lol I just got into an argument yesterday about why can’t I own nuclear arms if the constitution says “the right to bear arms, shall not be infringed”. Everyone universally agreed I shouldn’t have a nuclear arm, even when I said it violated my right to arms, but still upheld the belief that they should be able to have any gun they want.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Visa abuse is so fucking rampant. They’ll hire on immigrant workers and treat them like shit and deport them if they get uppity.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] States do not get to decline to protect the rights of their citizens. The civil war set an incredibly clear precedent on this.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I cannot wait for this honestly. There is no reason humans should still be working jobs no one wants to do.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Maybe Obama just Maybe, being a racist bitch and a traitor to America, tends to put a bad taste in normal peoples mouths.###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty,Equality]###[Not Confident] I'm underpaid and overworked, while those making 5 times more than me basically chill, and don't have to fear the chopping block.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >“He couldn’t have because a special counsel must come from outside the government,” she noted, before citing the language from the letter to congressional leadership. “Barr appointed Durham ‘with the powers and authority of a Special Counsel.’ That’s not a thing.”###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Isnt 'call to action' punishable legally? Yep, looks like it is (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imminent_lawless_action) ----------- The two legal prongs that constitute incitement of imminent lawless action are as follows: Advocacy of force or criminal activity does not receive First Amendment protections if (1) the advocacy is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action, and (2) is likely to incite or produce such action###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yes, it does. It always is. A square is always a rectangle. Child labor is always exploitation. Glad they found something positive about it, but that doesn’t change its nature.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] What the actual fuck is this generation? I cannot think of anything more horrific or personal being paraded around for emotional currency. Can you even IMAGINE 'Posing' for a series of choreographed greyscale photoshoots to upload for millions to gawk at and fawn sympathy in a situation like that? Sociopaths. I've got a very strong tollerance for upsetting things but that has actually made me feel physically Ill, and it's not the context, the context is tragic for that poor baby regardless of its parents but their motive is what's sickening. Is absolutely nothing sacred anymore?###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] Let’s just remember that even if Obama were president, the death toll would almost certainly still be in the thousands. It’s the pathetic response of the Trump admin that could, tragically, result in the death toll reaching six digits.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] "The president can do whatever he wants to win an election, even if that means enlisting foreign powers. What's good for the president is good for the American people." The fact that we're waiting to see whether even 51 Senators will not accept this claim outright (not even reject it, just to listen to more evidence before they make up their minds) makes me nauseous.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They don’t care. They are cheering him violating that oath.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] If that is true, they are all guilty of treason and should be fired immediately###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Laziness isn’t real! People love doing stuff. Literally everyone does. People hate being exploited, however.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Anyone pro China is pro communist government that imprisons and kills people who speak against the government. Simple. I'll give my $1,200 to anyone who can prove me wrong.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Precisely! It will stop all suffering. Species don't matter, individuals do, those feel. Communism is just a solution. limited I may admit, to existential problems derived from our existence!! Anti-natalism is the ultimate solution.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] A good definition of stupidity i heard is to do something to hurt others that doesn’t benefit yourself. All he’s doing is killing people and he’s not even getting anything out of it###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The rich can't survive without our sweat so they would try to protect us to a certain extent but without any significant change in the status quo.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The ambiguous language in the text will allow for America's already tyrannical anti-Christ government to force churches to support abortions and birth control and possibly ordain women.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] "If we give people UBI, they will not do any work!" Translation: If we give them enough money to live on, they won't do *our* work!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Well he can be impeached next. Impeach her, and let it serve as a warning that government officials shall not violate the Constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Who cares, the cop murdered him. Prosecute him and the rioters for committing crimes.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What exactly is confusing about a visa? That’s a bullshit excuse and you know it. The only solution is sending the overstays back to their point of entry (with their kids because separating families is wrong no matter how you slice it). We can be nice and give them an ankle monitor and a week to get their domestic affairs in order and then buh-bye, thanks for visiting, you’re welcome back once you get your visa renewed (which probably won’t happen).###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] He agreed with facts and the law. Crazy concept I know###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Lots of people are employed and still can barely make ends meet. It’s almost painful to have to answer questions like yours with all the blatant suffering that is all around us this year. What good is a government if they can’t truly help their people out when the shit really hits the fan? Anyways you’re probably trolling so /rant.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Love the whole "volunteer, be a leader and take initiative" bull shit line. You must be psychic to be worthy of our $13,000 a year pay! It's not enough to just do your job anymore. Nope. You have to be able to read minds!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] They all appear to be outstanding citizens and supporters of freedom and democracy. Particularly suspect #3 with the, “I just ripped a fat bowl of meth” look. Actual lunatics attempting to destroy history and dismantle western tradition as we know it. Defund Marxism. Fuck BLM.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] These Fox hosts, and I’ll call out Hannity in particular, are despicable and the antithesis of patriots. They care nothing of the U.S. citizenry and only for establishing and maintaining the power of like-minded fools.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I can't imagine being so gullible as to believe we live in a meritocracy...###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Imagine trolling the internet just to make rude comments about a 74 year old's physical appearance. So sad###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] "why would fans boo a moment of unity?" Because that's what the national anthem is suppose to be, you Marxist asshole!###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Becoming a class traitor isn’t the move, bud. Landlords are part of the problem.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] [When law is immoral, to break it becomes the most moral course of action](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegalism) We live in a society where "put people on the street if they can't make rent, let them starve to death, then call them lazy" is considered a legitimate career path. I ain't personally robbing banks, but if someone hurt by capitalism wants to go take their mortgage out of one at gunpoint, I'm not going to pretend that individual's use of force is less legitimate than the bank's use of force.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] We all have to die, but not before our bodies do... Let's break the cycle y'all. Presence, generosity of spirit, kindness, refusal (to the greatest extent possible) not to let our lives be stolen from us in this way... There is beauty to be found here, even in the midst of this broken system.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] You do realize quotas and affirmative action make it so that less experienced minorities can get into the same position as white people with less work.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Real answer: No, you won't push it, because said billionaires and multi-millionaires won't allow it and will use any means necessary to stop you. You might try, but you won't survive the attempt.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Government will always choose self preservation/aggrandizement over its citizens and duties. It is why over 200 years ago, people sought to limit the power of the government they were making###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I am not sure people from outside NY even understand the issue. We are not talking about small displays in a park somewhere. Some of these things have become huge events with fireworks blasting off in tight areas. Kids have taken to shooting Roman candles at each other. I am sure it’s happened already but fires and serious injuries to bystanders is inevitable.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The world is truly globalized and this nationalistic, America first attitude has got to fucking go. Or they could at least actually believe it and try to help Americans but what the fuck do I know.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] It’s incredible to me that this wasn’t more obvious from the beginning. This sub is full of people that I’m sure are very smart in their personal and professional lives who eagerly ate up trumps lies and manipulation because he used a few words they liked. If you, reading this, are one of those people feeling betrayed- you were betrayed. Learn your lesson for the future!###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] > The movement is anti-racist lol bullshit. It's explicitly racist, it's just racist against people that you also hate so it's a-ok.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yes, we can agree that actual bigotry and racism is most certainly not in any way morally correct. It is, however, the right of a person to be that kind of a PoS so long as they dont call to violence, etc. "Hate" speech remains free speech.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I had to delete my Facebook. So many people I’ve known for years Saying “if you voted for Trump, you are awful, the worst, etc etc” Damn man, whatever happened to loving people even if you have differences?###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yep. The nerve to take the hour in the middle of the day that you need to take a breather and eat and not count that toward my hours. Bitch, I am out here tired and hungry because you are making me do things. You should be paying me to be out of my house AND paying for my food.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Heaven forbid I do anything but be society's productive little minion, even now. Fuck off, capitalism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Given how irrational these people have shown to be, just hope you take precautions against retaliation.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Sorry buddy no can do 8th amendment says torture isn’t allowed###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Paying money to work a job... a job is supposed to be a source of income right? This is definitely Uber mega ultra illegal. This can’t be like... not violating some kind of law right?###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] But buying meat means they will keep breeding more animals to die in the same conditions. You can't do much for the animals currently alive but you can prevent future pain and suffering.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Me, I don’t want to bring children to a world that will make them wage slaves their entire lives, what kind of father that will make me, I know how the global corrupted system works and I’m not naive enough to cause them suffering.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I can hear Mc Turtle now. "Only the supreme court can decide constitutional matters"###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] To be fair, Islam was a religion of peace and growing closer to Allah. At least it was until Mohammed had a significant following. Then it became "Hey, that guy won't pray like I want him to! Invade his land, conquer through warfare and tax him until he submits or kill him! Also, I can have as many wives as I want and can do with them as I want." Not all Muslims are terrorists, it's only the ones that actually follow what their prophet commanded who are willing to be.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’m not a Bezos fan, but at least he created his business. The Walton siblings did fuck all but donate their inheritance to Republicans who would cut their taxes.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Except the Sioux consider the mountain sacred and are very upset about the fact is already been descrated. Adding another racist POS to the mountain won't fix that problem, regardless of which side you put him on.###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Having kids in this day and age is cruel. I really cannot congratulate anyone on forcing someone else into this fucked up and broken society. I can’t help but immediately seeing them as careless and/or cruel people.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I don't know why they bother with the pledge anyway, Democrats have nothing but contempt for this nation.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Glad to hear you're doing better! Anything in particular change to help with the existential dread that comes from the realization that your continued existence is entirely contingent on your employer and that they have unlimited power to revoke your access to food, medical services, and protection from random beatings on the street by a gang of uniformed thugs with a literal licence to kill?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Can definitely relate to the confidence thing...after experiencing nothing but rejection in spite of all my schooling all I've managed to get are shitty abusive jobs that further damage my self worth. The job I'm in right now "rewards" my hard work with more work and one of the lowest wages in the office. Fuck work.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This. The libertarians in r/capitalismvsocialism literally believe one's worth on this planet is defined as their transactional value. Their concept of cartesian existence is strictly financial.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] White supremacists is the new alt right, which was the old racist. Same baseless insult.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] That is ridiculous that that’s the world we live in, where keeping a store open is more important than protecting human lives.. The same human lives that keep the store running. Sounds perfectly accurate for Walmart.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We let the people in control of us do what they want unchecked. Society only progresses with a fight.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] that is why capitalism has the aim of producing and maintaining poverty amongst it s main objectives. The other big one is producing and maintaining artificial scarcity, and hen these two are achieved, funneling wealth from the many to the few is easy. War is one easy way to achieve both of the above goals at once###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >Now, I'm just hypothesizing but I believe values wherein virtue is based primarily around ones loyalty to his ethnicity/nation will always prevail. Fucking pardon? You must be joking? You just made that up. It popped into your head so it must be true. Remarkable.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I would say the opposite and you have it backwards. The Dems have taught people to hate fellow citizens and told them that the only solution is more government. We should absolutely distrust the government.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’m so sad that people didn’t learn from history like the plague or other deadly diseases that a god had 0 involvement in healing anyone. But then again there are still people who believe the earth is flat so... RIP humanity.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Financial and material wealth in the modern age has never been an accurate measurement of an individual’s labor skills and work ethic. Personal connections almost always far outweigh all other determining factors in the directions and outcomes of one’s life.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Don’t feel bad, we wasted a trillion dollars on Afghanistan and you are just trying to take care of yourself and family. This society BS of glamorizing the extreme privileged who steal, lie, cheat and kill over taking care of citizens is garbage.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] All he's gotta' do is promise a pardon for anyone who stands against the rioters and there won't even be a need to spend money deploying troops.###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] I mean isn't that implied, if you own the fruits of your labour - you have the freedom to do whatever you want with them?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah, my dysfunctional family of origin used [Emotional Blackmail](https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Blackmail-People-Obligation-Manipulate/dp/0060928972) as a means of control and power-over me as well. Emotional Blackmail is using Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to emotionally manipulate, emotionally abuse, and emotionally neglect other humans. When we are denied our very human [needs](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cnvc.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/CNVC-needs-inventory.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjC9YG7wpbsAhUZgnIEHTGjADUQFjAAegQIBBAC&usg=AOvVaw11CxHAQfHF6IhTMH5RVWp-) and [feelings](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cnvc.org/sites/default/files/feelings_inventory_0.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiBuo7OwpbsAhXohXIEHUoiBOkQFjAAegQIBBAC&usg=AOvVaw2vVUJV05BxdGtQffrLxK1X) it opens the door wide for the slippery slope of [dehumization](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminism-objectification/). Fight back against dehumanizing and [untrustworthy](https://brenebrown.com/videos/anatomy-trust-video/) ^( [2](https://youtu.be/pVeq-0dIqpk) ) behaviors in our midst.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] CNN is committing suicide here - they wont exist when this is all over. These leftists arent even hiding their Hatred for Free Speech and the Constitution. Enemies of Truth ...###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] My point is that labor should be voluntary and not coerced. Liberated in other sense. If a person wants to cook either for himself or others he should be able to do that without any external pressure.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think it's because they hate the moral code by which Christians are supposed to abide. They want to free-for-all where any behavior is accepted. In other words, anarchy.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I agree that it does affect other people. But, you didn't have any say in being created and you do not owe anything to anyone. Having children and then killing yourself is a different story, but assuming you do not, you do not have any obligation not to kill yourself. Not everyone is going to enjoy life, a significant amount of people don't, and nobody should ever be forced to keep on living when they want to die.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I’ve never before had this thought about my own real life, but I’m just now thinking “Having a CHAOTIC EVIL president might actually be less painful than a LAWFUL EVIL president.” Imagine how much worse things would be if Trump were self-disciplined, well-spoken, and, well, a reader.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's the point of all this. The US is supposed to have freedom of all religions and what better way to show the Christian right that any rules or laws go for all religions, including Satan. Having Hindus it Muslims doesn't get the blood boiling like Satan.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] you’re right. let’s erase hundreds of years of moral superiority, respect for the rule of law and our self respect and act exactly like the terrorists.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He’s essentially saying Jews are white and don’t experience racism... because they don’t, there is literally word for that. This is such racist trash.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] When republicans stop trying to actively take away the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Reagan said “government is not the solution, it is the problem”. These people want to return to the Days of kings and princes , the feudal age. It’s us serfs that love government- if we can keep it from being controlled by those who weaken it for enhancing their wealth and power. They should not have any better healthcare or protections than the citizens who elected them. And if our water or our air or our soil is polluted under their rule they should be prosecuted and incarcerated.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How do you feel about BLM chanting stuff like how Black Felons should be free... I mean they are criminals they want to be freed for no reason other than they are black. Does that really matter if you can handle the personal accountability to doing crime leads to consequences?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Working with food while sick is a violation of most state food handling laws, yes. Being fired for refusing to do so under the guise of being fired for another, non-related reason (thanks to at-will employment laws)? Not in violation of anything, and now you're without an income.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Ideas ain't worth shit if you don't fight for your cut of the pay. And yes, capitalists would prefer you commit violent crimes in the process. Corporations are just gangs with legal departments.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It’s also disrespectful for your dying wish if true to undermine the constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Everyone always knew the gop are ratfuckers and would never honor thier own bullshit rules.. Rip Ruth.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Capitalism requires unethical actions to become successful under its setup/design. - You must exploit people as workers. - You must request & receive initial financial capital from another exploiter. - You must always charge the most profit possible that people are willing to pay.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] You should contact some local activist groups or even indigenous groups and see how they could use your help. We're all in this together.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Same here. Everyone freaking out about how she’s going to destroy everyone and overturn everything is wrong. I disagree with her views, but she’s there to uphold the law. Not drastically change anything###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The name of this sub confuses a differentiation I find useful to make, between work and toil. *Work* is fulfilling, healthy, engaging, self-actualizing, sustaining, purposeful, honorable, desirable. *Toil* is miserable, stressful, meaningless, exploitative, cruel, unnecessary, flaggellative, harmful. *Work* is an inseparable and in many cases defining part of what it means to be human and is a means by which we grow as individuals and as a society. *Toil* is an abuse and corruption of those values that is required to extract value from a person or population.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] actually capitalism is the cancer, the GOP are just people enriching themselves at the expense of our democracy, bending the rules to make them cater more towards capital and less toward the working man. that's all it's ever been. That and racism. the fact that they have so many poor followers is a shame###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Because capitalism is doing a fine job of preventing abuse of political power.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] So, illegal to stand on the sidewalk? They obviously didn't arrest him so you can't say he was disobeying cops, they used violence to exert their will.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Lots of Dems don't really want the status quo to change, and progressives are fucking pissed, the centrists then call incivility (which they're somewhat correct on, but tbh civility is worthless to the suffering)###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] How about get laws that regulate entities like this? Deleting Facebook doesn't do anything.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] EXACTLY. Fucking over with this lunacy. No I’m not a racist. No I’m not a fascist. No I’m not a misogynist. Yes I am white and unapologetic about it. If your ancestors have only been in America for 2-3 generations, do you still have to carry “white guilt” and apologize for the sins of your forefathers?###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] we always think the grass is greener on the other side. its all fucked up. we need to try fix things where we plant our feet. then the green grass grows....###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Look, here's the plan - we can disband the police department and then get some citizens together and they can be in charge of protecting us. They will patrol the streets and make sure criminals are charged with crimes! I've got it all figured out!###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Almost like laws are made to benefit those that make them rather than enforce justice and morality.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The inability or reluctance of the sanctioned governmental authorities to protect its citizens should highlight the critical need to preserve our 2nd amendment rights and our clear right to protect ourselves.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Remember Christianity is not a democracy it is more akin to an authoritarian dictatorship. Not saying that to be disrespectful just pointing out something that could explain why many Christians seem to be ok right now and accepting of that form of government.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Capitalism's commandments "Thou shalt not help others if it hurts profits." "Hurt those who hurt profits." "Thou shalt steal anything the poor can't protect."###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Having their hands tied by superiors, who know full well that VIOLENT anti-police counter protesters would show up and start shit. And the cops couldn’t even defend the people that came to defend them? That’s fucking disgusting. Fuck whoever gave the order###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] As with most things, increased government control made college tuition incredibly worse.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] BuT hE eArNeD iT! WhY dO yOu HaTe RiCh PeOpLe?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] guys! come together for America to heal! oh yeah, btw you guys are on a list because you are bigots, racists, and terrorists because you don't agree with our views of making inequality and removing constitutional rights \-Some Democrat###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Are you SERIOUS?? Criticize the man on a lot of shit sure but he had to bury his son FUCK. Imagine having empathy for PARENTS THAT HAVE TO BURY THEIR CHILDREN.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] This is racism. No ifs and or buts about it.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Shocking and abhorrent. And it feels like it's our duty to watch it.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Propaganda is good when it's for our cause. In this case, the culture in the US tends (maybe tended, now) to revere police similarly to how it worships the military. Cops are framed as putting their lives on the line to protect the peace and serve us, and they're literally called "heroes" very commonly. This meme isn't comprehensive but it targets that specific delusion effectively.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Those indoctrinated into the wealth worship mindset don't realize that the top 5% should be covering 95% of raised tax revenue. That's how staggeringly unequal the income/assets gap is.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Companies want loyalty and predictability. Showing that you are willing and able to edit your self-image to fit their preconceptions exhibits loyalty and makes you predictable to them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I’ll never understand this mentality. Why would you want less for someone else?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] If you need to stop people voting to get into power, you should not be in power.###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] >The dictionary is not attacking conservative views. **It's just doing its job.** Ignoring / distorting the science and biology is not one of them. Then again, those constructs are an inconvenience to the left. They don't want to act in good faith or maintain integrity -- they want to rule. ______ Oh, shocking. Resist the [leftist] and he shall flee.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Ordinarily I’d agree with him. But this guy isn’t ordinary. He’s actively, openly, and contumaciously engaging in conduct meant to both undermine democracy and overthrow our government. You don’t sanction that behavior by not prosecuting it. Consequences are important now.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Isn't this line of reasoning essentially saying that no one would choose to be a firefighter unless it was necessary for them to make the money they need to survive, and therefore we must enslave them by paying them too little for them to buy their way out of servitude?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The politicians supporting this, including Pelosi, should go to jail or at least be impeached. They cannot possibly be considered legitimate representatives in government if they are not advocating for the upholding of federal law, and are in fact encouraging lawlessness. They are tacit insurrectionists at best.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Passionate/driven—we need this person to pretend that mundane corporate tasks are their own reward.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The government has no authority to do this specifically, but the government as a whole (not just Donald Trump) does have the right to revoke legal protections as a platform due to its censorship, rendering it a publisher with discretionary power, making it legally liable for content posted on it, which likely would lead to an eventual shutdown of it given the numerous defamatory and libelous claims on it###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Feels really weird reading the original thread with basically every top post jumping to defend landlords or say this accomplishes nothing. Why do people feel like it's alright that housing is something not everyone will get? Why do they feel like it's alright to accept that there are enough houses for everyone but someone owns those houses so homeless people should just suck it? Sheeesh, it's like they're unable to see the world through any view that isn't capitalism and its fake, harmful meritocracy.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] You don't get to rob people who had nothing to do with slavery to satisfy people who were never enslaved. Your sick revenge fantasies should not be indulged.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Mr. Johnson, please be aware that few of those involved in this anarchy care about black people at all. They care about power and control.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Biden needs to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, and then Democrats need to make it a law, perhaps beefed up a little. The constant conspiracy theory peddling is going to cause more violence.###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Just be careful saying that, please. Saying that it was started in prisons to hide racism within religion is incredibly diminutive. It’s a religion that’s unfortunately being co-opted by a bunch of racist fuck-bags, but it’s still a religion, and an ancient religion at that, whose belief-system condemns everything this guy believes. Not trying to start anything here, just want the douchebag in the picture above to be called what he is: a racist fuck. He doesn’t represent odinism/paganism/Norse or what it really stands for. He stands for the opposite: close-mindedness, ignorance, immaturity and irresponsibility.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Ah yes, I sure do love conserving rampant sexual degeneracy and deviancy, human trafficking rings, and the subversion and destruction of traditional family and societal structures. Fuck off neocon lolbert shill.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Nuuu, civil unrest is anti-human, brutal, anarchic!!!1!! You'd better starve with a minium wage, that's totally normal!###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Nothing lazy about wanting more from life than being shackled by human-made social constructs. Fuck the system, indeed.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > They don’t even understand white privilege. "I can do what I want" sums it up pretty nicely.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Oh, this is treason alright. Not deliberate bioterrorism but it's close. IMO, anyone who continues voting for these monsters is either profiting off this or a moron. There's no in between.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] As a Canadian, I really don’t see how free healthcare counts as socialist. It’s really more of a requirement of survival.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Exactly...the Democrats are dealing with an internal hostile force that is endangering Americans. "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] To reward loyalty to the GOP and help the rich get richer at our expense. The owner of the company is a longtime GOP donor. Similar to the tiny companies or friends of trump who got millions upon millions of free handouts at taxpayers' expense for PPE or contracts they'd never be able to fulfill.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I agree with the sentiment, but it was bad for Biden to say that he’s going to for sure nominate a black woman for Vice President and the Supreme Court. Most independents i hav talked to usually say something along the lines of “pick whoever is most qualified no matter their race or gender”, and even to me as a progressive, those lines felt kind of forced and cringeworthy, like he made them up on the spot, but is now stuck to it.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Democrats are experts at bureaucratic mismanagement. Politicians don’t listen to the people but to those with money financing their campaigns. Above all, these Democratic bureaucrats all follow marching orders from their top Democrat overlords in DC. Marching orders seem to be to shut the economy down so trump gets the blame. Sorry mayor, pelosi is not here to rescue you. Time to be his own man. NYC is a disaster. Own it, mayor.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Just make sure that the bill does not exclude domestic slave labor. It's legal to use slaves as labor, but any business that benefits from it can be held responsible for using slaves. This would include for profit prisons.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The amount of bootlicking and protection of the status quo in the original thread is nauseating###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > Anyways, maybe some miracle will happen That would be nice. If I was a cosmogonic architect I would interject the reality with miracles to uplift and surprise the sentient beings with profound benefaction. Why not, ya know?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] This is not sticking it to the man... this is how most people try to live their lives? I don't understand the act of rebellion here, this seems extremely normal.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dolly Parton’s fans range from Baptist church lady to Drag queen and you can see them singing together at her concerts. She’s always been outspoken about equality, for women, people of different races and especially a champion for LGBT people. This won’t stop anyone from loving her she’s tge great unifier###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I'm not gonna hurt these women! Why would I ever hurt these women? I feel like you're not getting this at all!###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] What the fuck? Are they serious? >What did you learn during the pandemic of 2020? That a lot of people are actually incompetent when it comes to ensuring the short and long term safety of themselves and others. >What skills did you add during the pandemic of 2020?'" How to synthesize my own cheap Lysol and barter for sanitizing wipes. I dare somebody to ask me these dumb ass insensitive questions at an interview.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Less taxes for the rich and corporations that is. Republication are so hate driven they will continue to vote against their self interests.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] That's exactly the point. We hate making other people rich and being forced to work in order to survive or live comfortably###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Please don’t use “post-ethics” as a euphemism for corrupt as fuck. Changing the language makes a difference and makes it seem less terrible and damaging to society.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] please explain how cops prevent lynchings when 4 black people have been hanged in the past 2 weeks (2 weeks that have been defined by chaos provoked by cops). how is that justice?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Americans keep saying this more freedom than anywhere else thing, but like that’s not true at all. You’d enjoy that same freedom in a place like France or UK or Canada, plenty of people move to these countries too. Like do you think every country outside of the US lives under some oppressive regime? And before you shout about the 2nd amendment, French people don’t have guns and look what happens when their government tries to force things on them. Also, you’re asking people to give you facts when all you have is opinion.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Didn't the mayor of Chicago tell a dissident "watch your mouth, karen" Blatant entitlement/racism.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] It's a shame they don't call out the state police to deal with the terrorist covidiots. Why are they allowing terrorists to dictate their actions? They should just make it illegal to be armed on the Capitol campus and disarm the terrorists when they show up with their guns. These fucks have demonstrated they lack the good judgement and restraint required to possess guns. Take their guns away until they prove they're fit to possess those guns. Never grant thugs this much power. It always ends badly.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Especially cruel for autistic people who struggle heavily with things like eye contact and other social cues. Or just for more anxious people who may be perfectly capable once in the job but a bit socially awkward in interviews. Basically if you're not a confident outgoing extrovert you're just worthless scum and you don't deserve any kind of living. Why do people just accept all this shit as normal?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] He’s goofing off while the anthem is playing. Obama didn’t salute a marine outside Marine One because he had shit in his hands and got bashed. Trump dances around like an undisciplined 4 year old and nothing is wrong? No disrespect?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This just in: Calling a group of people racist for merely existing and actively discriminating against them has unintended consequences###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] We should impose martial/military law on illegals and give them a separate, much harsher legal system. They aren’t citizens, not even legal residents. They have no rights and are at the mercy of our government.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They CAN'T, that's why we need an Unconditional Basic Income as a first step to true civilization and freedom or risk societal collapse!###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] This is not about who is entitled to vote, it is about including them in the census count that is used to decide seats in Congress by district.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] This would create a world that no one would want. A society of lawlessness controlled where each community is ruled by the strongest warlord.... if this is what they want they should try moving to Somalia. Their paradise already exists.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No, fuck that. Stoop to their level, punch them in the throat and then rub their faces in the mud. Being the “bigger man” and “taking the high road” has gotten us bent over and forced to take it. We need to fight for our beliefs and fight for our country before we wake up one day and it’s gone.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Of course the DPRK is democratic, it has “democratic” in its name, which means that they’re a state that has a democratic system. And because the people in there are starving, it means that democracy leads to starvation. Democratic countries are known to practice capitalism, so it’s natural that places with democracy turn into shitholes. Except, of course, for capitalists, such as Kim Jong-Un and Trump, they worked hard to get where they are and deserve their wealth.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Same for the US. Creating a hostile work environment, showing favoritism, different inequitable treatment etc., in the hopes the employee resigns is an absolute claim that an employment attorney can file for.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] of course its brainwashing. cultural hegemony. ideology works to help sustain a particular social structure. this is really depressing###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’m ready. As soon as a workers riot happens i’ll be there.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Honestly. Nowadays bosses are so shit they exploit workplace loyalty by deliberately paying long term employees less. The only way to really play the game is to always be looking.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Wow sorry to hear that. Is there any law preventing layoffs like that?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I can't even go to a PC hardware sub and not see political stuff. Hell even dog subs have politics now. There was a thread with a female BLM supporter subtitling her dog's barks to saying that it hates racists and bigots and supports equality. Bloody ridiculous.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] This isn't about a virus. This is indoctrination. We will gain your compliance through fear. You will do what we tell you because we spread FEAR, UNCERTAINTY & DOUBT. And you will comply or ... You're not being a good brainwashed citizen.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They don't think they're being disgusting. Thanks to the Republican party and Fox News, they actually believe white supremacy, religious intolerance, and fascism are ...*patriotic*.###politics###US Politics###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] We can disagree on policy but not basic human rights, Pence.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] They should be terrified of DAs handing out legitimate sentences for rioting. 🤡🌎###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No he hasn't. He's too stupid to manipulate even a fraction of the flaws in our culture. Thank god he's stupid because just the flaws he's manipulated has brought us to the precipice of what our country can handle.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Government: Also tries to make abortion illegal and remove birth control from being covered by health insurance to force the matter###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Thats not universal, you have to give it to everyone to prevent discrimination and bureaucracy screwing over the poor and uneducated, and get it back from those making good money through taxes###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] She's calling out like ten people out of an entire Walmart. Is it really that hard to believe that ten people working at Walmart are racist or sexist and sexually harass people.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > I mean, what is stopping Trump from declaring an emergency and suspending elections? That’s not really how this works. Elections are handled at the state level. Trump can try to cancel the elections, but he has no mechanism for enforcing this. Short of deploying the military, to bar people from the polls, there is no mechanism by which the POTUS can just stop elections from happening.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] They also say the Proud Boys have some black friends. Okay "members". I guess that solves it. Can't possibly be racists. Pack it in boys, nothing to see here. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max\_Naumann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Naumann)###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] >There is a BIG difference between >children's dance/beauty culture and the >disgusting smut that was in that movie. Agreed. Child pageants are creepy and gross. But they don't actively set out to sexualize kids the way Cuties did###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Here come the anti welfare chuds who demonise us all 24/7 no matter what Annoyingly enough I can’t even get on welfare thanks to the bureaucratic fucks in charge###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] First responders were never going to comply with this rule. These are amazing people who do the job for a reason and this directive goes against their very nature. This was the stupidest order ever issued.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] fuck those assholes. If I care about what the terrorists will do if I apply the rule of law then they win. fuck those assholes.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What they really mean is they want us to lockdown until we accept Marx into our hearts as our lord and savior.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's not a democratic hoax. It is a GOP coup to retain power by any means necessary. We're sliding quickly toward fascism.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It makes small change, band aid fixes for gaping wounds made by systemic issues. Nonprofits can not and will not change the broken institutions and power structures of capitalism###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The cost of sanity in our culture is alienation. - Terrence McKenna It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - Jiddu Krishnamurti And yes I completely resonate with you.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] It’s pretty despicable that this sub is shitting all over a generally emotional moment. Did any of you actually watch that moment? Biden was near tears the entire time. It was very touching and you could see that his heart was in it. A positive story about Biden is not some sort of attack against Sanders.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Capitalism, unfortunately being easy to replace doesn’t make you less important. We don’t pay people what they deserve just the lowest they possibly can.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] And you're at a low salary (not houlry), so you will NOT be compensated extra for any OT worked!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] That doesn't matter. Violation of standing senate rules makes any senate business unconstitutional. This is a long standing precedent going back to the beginning of the 19th century.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dude, your mindset of "degenerates who want to be lazy" is the exact same mindset that fuels capitalism in the first place. They are human beings, not degenerates, just because they don't want to be productive to capitalist society. C'mon.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] "Alright, no prob boss. Since the province I work in legally requires you to pay for OT, I guess I'll just take the free pizza and go cry myself to sleep at home."###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Good for him. He shouldn't have to apologize. I hope his business continues to thrive.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] That’s because minorities can’t afford free IDs and can’t find the library nor the DMV to get one if they could afford it. Does that sound racist? Well you’re the racist! It honestly sickens me to type that out but here we are and that’s what the left wants us to believe###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Are donations legally taxable? Nope. They are following the law. How does that make them traitors, you ignorant, racist traitor?###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I try not to discriminate. I accept ALL "Fuck Ajit Pais" in the noble spirit in which they are intended.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] who would win: the people you care about enough to go do job to be able to provide for them vs Job###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] lmao edit: don't troll the antiwork sub with your bootlicker nonsense. You are actively degrading society by believing that some people don't deserve to have their basic needs met and therefore, by your logic, deserve less than nothing in return.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Revisionist history, destruction of symbolic statues are part and parcel of socialist/communist experiments. If that doesnt do it for ya, the BLM leaders are avowed Marxists, and if that doesnt do it for ya, there are revolts carrying the hammer and sickel flag.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don’t think Biden himself is much more competent than trump. The thing is that the presidency isn’t just one person, it’s a whole administration. I believe that Biden will nominate competent people and listen to them. I honestly don’t think being president would be a hard job. All you do in nominate qualified experts and listen to them. Trump doesn’t do any of that though###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] To be clear, Are you saying that Senator Mitch McConnell is actively engaged in the murder of American citizens through direct action, inaction, negligence, and dereliction of duty?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] it's absolutely disgusting. i loathe and despise how the workingclass is treated in this country. NOBODY should HAVE TO work.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Plus it’s not like shut-ins and addicts are being healed by the current system.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] yea, I believe that .. such a shame that people don't care for one another with any real conviction.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You hate working because of how labour and production is organized in this society. The name of the mode of organization of labour and production in this society is Capitalism. How is it that you hate work, yet see no problem whatsoever regarding the way in which work is organized?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] they want you productive because it means more $$ in their pockets. your happiness is unimportant to them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I don't know about others but i'm anti-work(more like anti-overwork) because I'm an anti-capitalist. The current form of capitalism is just ridiculous and exploitative. Most companies want you to work your ass off and want to pay you less. If you raise your voice you are simply fired. It's almost the same everywhere. If that doesn't give you depression i dont know what else will. oh..and dont forget all the bias of the top management and all that office politics.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I love it . Use their "holy weapons" against them.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] LMAO is this real? From management? Always remember minimum wage minimum effort and when your bosses are concerned its always minimum###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Funny how when you ask the reasons for something being racist, progressives often say ridiculously racist things as their own assumptions for why something else is racist. https://youtu.be/Ev373c7wSRg###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not a fan of trump, but election security should always be at the forefront, and that includes enforcing public and freely available Voter ID and the destruction of Gerrymandering###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Holy shit people worship Chadwick as if he was some sort of civil rights leader or some shit in there. [https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/iz2873/chadwick\_boseman\_mural\_by\_nikkolas\_smith\_unveiled/](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/iz2873/chadwick_boseman_mural_by_nikkolas_smith_unveiled/)###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] “bandits” aka, people trying to survive under capitalism who have been give very limited options for survival but FUCK THEM, AMIRIGHT?! tHeY sHoUldNt StEAL###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Most walmarts would rather teach their employees how to apply for food stamps than pay a living wage dude. They also illegally suppress unionization.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Preposterous notion. Were prisoners human, than our current for-profit prison system would amount to little more than neo-surfdom or even slavery! Good god, even our militarized law enforcement, captive judicial, or dark-money based political systems would be culpable in such a sweeping and widespread crime against humanity, one that would be perpetuated in order to foster racial divisions, ensure that incarcerating individuals could be made to be more profitable than educating them and then, ultimately, to maintain a permanent underclass of disposable people. I mean, can you even imagine!###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Fuck being promoted in minimum wage jobs. It literally means more work and less pay. Shift managers end up making less than their coworkers below them once they are put on salary.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Is fucking ANYONE going to hold them accountable? Arrest these fucks tomorrow or laws mean absolutely nothing in this country and republicans have finally ratfucked America into submission.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Its even worse because Taylor herself literally didn’t do anything. No criminal connection and literally murdered in her sleep. Anything the boyfriend does shouldn’t inpact the fact that Breonna was unjustly killed and deserves justice.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Chicago police have their own black site where they take people they've taken and do god knows what to them. These are police acting upon American citizens. God only knows the horrors our government does to non citizens it wants to use to send a message to others.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The past three days here modding have been brutal. We have people in modmail saying they hope we and our families all get coronavirus and die. There are people making multiple comments here telling others to kill themselves. It's absolutely nuts.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We're so fucked! God I fucking hate Republicans. Can we vote to change their name to what they really are? Traitors?###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Economists call this [rent-seeking behavior.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent-seeking). If you can quantify it, paying lobbyists and financing campaigns is probably much cheaper than paying taxes or higher salaries/benefits to workers.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Trump accuses China of the very plagiarism and copyright and trademark infringement that trump commits on a daily basis.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They dont wonder, of course capitalism will hurt people that are net less profitable.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Which is why capitalism is curtailed in Europe. The positive about capitalism is innovation and economic growth. But capitalism needs curtailing, to prevent monopolies, to protect democracies, to safeguard human rights, to ensure that the largest group benefits. Edit: social democracy in Europe means social security nets, social mobility through cheap/free education, Universal healthcare. But It doesn’t mean that innovation is not rewarded. Edit: just realised you’re from the UK. Thank your lucky stars you’re not American. And I hope you did not vote for Brexit.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Being taxed is bad, but being grossly underpaid and unrepresented is good. But union dues (that are a fraction of what unions would increase your salary by) are also bad.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's so crazy how people are allowing themselves to become pawns of the DNC. They're the ones orchestrating these protests, using violence and intimidation to beat Americans into submission. Their insatiable lust for power caused their party to abandon all semblance of morality and ethics.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Sure but Biden has the coveted looters and rioters endorsement.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Now this is the kind of vigilante action I can get behind.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > The same thing with young muslim men. it's not the same thing with islam since their the actions of their prophet and their holy book actively encourage conquest, slaughter and slavery of non muslims.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm not sure why anyone thinks you can't incentivize labor without threatening people with eviction or cutting off their insulin supply.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Nobody is perfect. No politician is perfect. People learn and grow and change. Don't start with the purity test bullshit. Vote for Biden.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I guess the US doesnt have laws about this? Where I work that would be illegal.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] imagine being so fucking dumb you think hard work = money###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Payments, division of labor, taxation without representation, stock markets, economic theories, misery, slave wages###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Literally the first [human right](https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html) disputes this idea that dignity is earned. > All human beings are born free and **equal in dignity** and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] That's exactly what the shift from "equality" to "equity" is all about. Inputs don't matter, outputs must all be the same.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Which is exactly why trump must be made an example of and regulations put in place to remove any doubt that even a president is liable if he commits crimes.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yep my mom telling me I could be working instead of playing video games. When I was 18 I would have worked a 36 hour work week and on my free day I’d play video games only to have my mom tell me I should be working to save up money. Like Jesus Christ, if I don’t even get one day a week to do my thing then I’m just going to kill myself. I’m not gonna be a fucking slave to Target of all places.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Exactly. How the fuck is it fair that a handful of assholes get to fuck around all day with no worries about rent or food while the majority works every day? And no, they did not work for it. If all one has to do to get there is work, wouldn't we all be there by now? Or by 30-40? Pensions doesn't count either. I don't want to waste all my best years to get to be "free" when I can barely move.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Wow I feel your pain mate. I ask myself sometimes how can I cops love themselves. It’s a shitty job to just hammer people all day. I got a $100 fine the other day and felt more sorry for the cop who gave it to me than I did for myself. He will never know the beauty and integrity of honest value producing work###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Why would 8 years be on the table? That doesn’t make any sense and would be completely illegal according to the 22nd amendment. I don’t think an EO can override the Constitution itself.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I understand all of that. But I could never imagine leaving someplace I didn't want to be anymore, just to try and recreate my misery somewhere else so others must endure it too. I guess misery loves company.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] It's interesting how he presents the options in so bifurcated a manner, like there's no middle ground or other ways to spend time. Like you can't possibly get together with friends and swap lasagna recipes, talk about politics, watch a sunrise, volunteer for a neighborhood cleanup, crochet a scarf, visit a museum, or play a board game. Why are the only options joyless acquisitive exploitative greed....or drinking/sex?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I thought AmeriCorps is only for reaching. I heard they don’t pay a lot and most teachers live in poverty. However, if Pete expand the program to do other things like the WPA—and give student loans relief or forgiveness, that would be great. We need more young people to fix our infrastructure—from fixing potholes to planning for green renewable energy.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] As long as media is something to monetize, it's priority will never be the betterment of mankind###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The only thing that makes sense, is that nothing makes sense. Good luck in the days and years ahead.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I completely agree with you. The party of Sedition and Insurrection has no interest in democracy. "Fascism? What else do you call rejecting democracy, scapegoating immigrants, and being consumed by grievance? " https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/fascism-what-else-do-you-call-rejecting-democracy-scapegoating-immigrants-and-being-consumed-by-grievance/Content?oid=25352265 "Fascists shared a seething hatred for socialism, liberalism, and bourgeois individualism. They believed in authoritarian leadership and the right of the strong to subjugate the weak. They believed in the primacy of the state over the rights of the individual. **They believed their collective grievance justified violence**."###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Why are our most vulnerable citizens being paid less than minimum wage? How is that even legal?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] And how is it they keep trying to convince us that antifa is still an "idea" instead if a group of racist, anarchist thugs?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] You’re entirely justified: you’re merely reciprocating the treatment they gave you. Except you’re not stealing from them (I assume they engage in wage theft). Maybe you ought to send them a bill for phone time.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You never know, maybe they’ll gain courage and decide to actually hear a fucking case. We didn’t put em there to be afraid of the media, we put em there to rule on the law###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > I put a good amount of faith in a judges definition of justice; you don’t have to, but they’re educated professionals who dedicated a not-insignificant portion of their life to learn, study and practice it. Also, assuming said user has exhibited the majority of the defined characteristics of breaking the law, it wouldn’t be an accusation at all; it would be a judgement. Wanna leave the legal system alone too? Know what? Leave everything where it is. I am fucking *loving* life. #TOUCH NOTHING Deconstructing the validity of mental health diagnostics is a philosophical goldmine, Fuck off.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Much love comrade, fuck the system, you’re not alone ❤️###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Canada. Also, on a different note, if governance cannot grow to govern a larger population, then that governance is flawed in its own nature.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Things like this make me wonder if maybe the conspiracy theories of the global elite being secret luciferians that practice ritual sacrifice are actually true. I mean it’s more likely they’re just completely subservient to capital accumulation, but whatever.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your boss steals much more from you than taxes ever have.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] They believe Proud Boys are perfect heroes and not at all racist or intolerant in any way, so... somehow the gays are the bigots and hate freedom..###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Nah, under fuedalism the elites actually ensured a minimum quality of life for the serfs. Our overlords have no such compunction, or drive to do so We look like the slave states of ancient times###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yet more evidence that we are not, in fact, a United States. Inconsiderate people like this are going to kill so many more people than the virus by prolonging the time our nation‘s economy will need to be shut down before this is all said and done. It takes everyone to work together in order for a lockdown to be effective.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] They believe they deserve all of your time for your whole life, but you are not allowed basic human necessities like shelter and food in exchange. You must always be in debt to them, no matter how much you work.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] We spend our entire childhood being indoctrinated into believing in the system. Even rebellion is only considered within the confines of a narrow range of acceptable opinions.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I have taken to calling him their "golden idol" because the biblical connotation and truth of their blind faith makes them squirm. Ultimately, they'll abandon Christianity to stay faithful to Trump, but it is funny to call them out for it.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] So how exactly can Biden, Pelosi, Schumer, Coumo and all those claiming to be Catholics deny the very fundamental positions of the church, when the *essence* of their religion is to surrender to the dogma of the Magisterium? If they claim that somehow this is their personal belief but not what they want to enact into law then that is pure hypocrisy: doing one thing and believing another, precisely what Jesus time and time again called out as sinful in others. They need to stop lying. You cannot be a Cultural Marxist and a Christian, they are fundamentally opposing positions.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Indifferent or left leaning but rarely ever far far left I agree. Having responsibility, and the expectation to produce results like you said really makes you into a stronger different person who sees the world for what it is. These professors and people protesting/rioting are ignorant children in their playpen throwing a tantrum because the world isn't 100% perfect.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Who cares what they think?? It’s about the law and integrity of our election. You think these fools don’t know Biden cheated???###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] We're storming the capitol, it's a revolution! - Elizabeth from Knoxville, Onion Lady.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Debatable. Cancelling and hiding Russia's actions to interfere with our elections while we are in a proxy war with them is possibly treason.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] se·di·tion /səˈdiSH(ə)n/ noun conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's exactly what it is. The hardcore conservatives/alt-right are submissive beyond belief. All you have to do is appear to have wealth/power (POTUS for example) and they are yours to enslave###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] lol that was good. You know what he meant but the technical “gotcha” always gets my upvote. But yeah, virtue signaling liberal whites are happy to discriminate against other whites because it makes them feel better.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Can't be racist against a group that has never been oppressed. That's not how racism works!###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Sorry, just relaying the “military bearing” kinda thing. I’m saddened because (in my opinion and mine only) they are violating the tenth amendment when they are not staying strictly to the federal property protection. And their appearance does not do anything to downplay the threat perceived by the public. Also if protestors could avoid federal property that would be in their best interest. The federal government would lose a lot of their leverage if the property was not affected.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Contrary to whatever divisive rhetoric you obviously subscribe to, nobody is cheering for violence. The only difference between you and I is that you are outraged at the violence, and I am outraged by the attitudes and events that made it inevitable.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Not having children is the biggest fuck you to the establishment. You're cutting off the supply of wage slaves. Not to mention when you have children you can be obligated to stay at jobs you despise, because they cost so much money.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Start with California as a whole. Work your way West to east. Punish those who flout Federal Law by *gasp* withholding federal funds. As suspicious as a person should be of the federal government you cannot expect your federal budget stipend if you arrogantly disregard the supremacy clause.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Making the minimum wage a living wage wouldn't make the jobs untenable, it would make £1 hamburgers and £5 dresses untenable. Good! We can decrease consumption, increase quality and eliminate some suffering. That's just a sticking plaster though, the real end goal (as you touched upon) is a strong incentive towards developing technology and process for full automation of those jobs. As it stands it's cheaper to exploit than innovate.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Duh we all know you can’t have black friends and be racist###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] And you forgot how he tests everyone around him twice a day for coronavirus. Frets over a WH valet being sick by Covid (not for that person's health but because that person was close to him). He is coward who would protect his ass by thousands of tests everyday but tell everyone else to go ahead and ignore guidelines. Disgusting mo*&#-fu+-####politics###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] A lot of his supporters can't achieve sexual arousal without hearing about tons of suffering/death, even if those things are ravaging their own demographic and political allies. They're completely debauched.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] What function does your wall of text serve, other than to make yourself feel superior? Stop trivialising other people's suffering and try to empathise a little. Yes, other people probably have it much worse, but you don't fucking tell someone who lost his arm that [Nick Vujicic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Vujicic) is doing well so maybe he shouldn't feel bad. Fuck this mindset.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] > it's just that we are winning the public perception right now Because they can't DENY that they have been the violent, rioting ones. Only now... because of the #polling They have literally started to deny that they are the violent rioters and they are saying that the dude that's been calling for law and order for months is the one that WANTS the violence. And I'm seeing idiot sheep rebleat it all across reddit.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] 25th. remove him from office and then try him for high crimes against our nation. no pardons, no rich white privilege influenza defense. the man betrayed our nation to the benefit of our enemies. no more excusing criminal Republican behavior for the sake of “healing the nation”.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] People believe pedophiles should get help so that we as a society can PREVENT the abuse of children, not because they support pedophilia in any way. Giving psychological help to young teenagers who are just starting to realize they have those urges really is the only way we can try to prevent children from being harmed. Other things like longer prison sentences and chemical castration (which I support) are after the harm has already been done, we need to do better than that. As far as lessening the sigma goes, that’s really not a popular opinion.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I don’t know what’s with the trump administration. A war veteran would be much more deserving of a medal of freedom than a biased political commentator who has no real notable achievements.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Im not jealous of rich people. Im mad at rich people because their pursuit of wealth pollutes my planet, corrupts my democracy, and threatens my future. They gotta go before we all do###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Holy crap, I thought that was a genuine shitpost. I hope she rests in peace.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Good. But please stop saying “undocumented” - that’s leftist propaganda. They’re illegal aliens.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Nobody deserves this pile of crap. Not even His wife and kids.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I would love to see the National Guard confront these wannabe Gestapo agents, but couldn’t Trump just federalize the NG if they deploy and force them to stand down?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] this is revolutionary history i want to learn about in school. but of course the government won’t teach its people how to overthrow it. they don’t even teach current injustices...###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] God damn it Vegas. Get your shit together for once and stop being a degenerate heaven.###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] This is a serious big deal and there have been notable victories in the fight against this horrible business. It's a sad part of the MSM's journalistic malpractice that something every human being should be applauding can not get any mention at all. Between smears and innuendo, Democrat talking points and grandstanding, they have no intention of covering anything that would look like an accomplishment for the current administration. It' pathetic and inherently dangerous because they have chosen propaganda over facts and insanity over reason.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Man, housing is a human right. I don't believe it should cost more the 20% of minimum wage after taxes.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Capitalism is cruel and only cares about profits, not human life.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Hierarchy absolutely has not always existed in human society, and when it has, it has taken vastly different forms and vastly different proportions of power. Tribal groups basically lacked hierarchy except for gendered differences based on area. The hierarchies of feudalism, empire, the city state, colonial power, absolutism, capitalism, and socialism are basically incomparable.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The same group that openly discriminates against straight white makes want to teach about anti bias. Comical.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] So what you're saying, Tucky Tucks, is that we should take some of the money from the rich assholes that got us into this mess, and use it to get the poor suckers that got roped into it out of the mess? Cause...yeah. That's what we should do. I definitely think the federal government should manage how that happens, because they have the large scale infrastructure to do so, but otherwise...yes. Welcome to the left, Carlson!###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There were a some black slave owners too, doesn't mean American slavery wasn't a racist institution. The proud boys are a white supremacist organization and exploiting gullible people to parade around like tokens certainly doesn't change that fact.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] If they’re doing the same work as someone older they should be paid accordingly.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I recognize that many people -- myself included -- don't have the option to *not* live with roommates, but I'd also love to see it more normalized to invest in those relationships and to treat our rented homes as places to build community.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Imagine having the vision to see that "sake of our children" isn't a universal constant or necessity of the universe, that life does not inherently have to go on, and that the nonexistent don't have to face any problems. I mean, you're too stupid to, but just imagine.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] She’s an empathetic person who has always loved how down to earth her husband is, which no doubt has kept him in check their whole marriage. She’s a kind, good, loving person who believes in education and exposure to all walks of life. What’s not to *adore* about a woman like that?###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] For being such a racist country that “oppresses” minorities kaepernick has sure profited pretty well in this country.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] My job is like that, too. Must represent the company well at all times. I have chest and arm tattoos but covered them up in my interviews. It was funny seeing the look on my boss’ face when he noticed them. It’s probably why I haven’t been promoted even though I’ve been vastly overqualified than other coworkers. Oh well###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I point you to the FBI’s official police shooting stats where whites are murdered more by cops than blacks are.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah do whatever you want, but please inside the frame of ethics. Do not steal from the poor, do nit restrict others freedom etc.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] So America is a dictatorship? Why can't you criticize the person in charge without criticizing the country. That makes no sense.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Is that an indication of white privilege... Not knowing any black folks? Hell that could be a black privilege in this case...###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I'm genuinely terrified of what he'll try to do if you Americans let him in for another term. The US isn't perfect but you used to defend democratic institutions (you at least pretended to). A lot of people don't realise this but disregard for justice and accountability is echoing around the world and it's not pretty.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Be motivated! Hustle! Put your whole life into something that will replace you within a blink of an eye! Work your ass off for people who see you as a number! You only need 5 hours of sleep a night! Ugh.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I fell for that shit in 2016 and didn't vote, I thought Trump would expose all the weaknesses of the constitution and Republicans would vote to convict. Republicans and their lack of any human decency (seriously frenworld was a Holocaust denial sub that was mourned by conservatives) proved that assertion very very wrong. I'm registered to early vote in every election in Arizona now and will be voting Democrat for a long time and it's all thanks to Trump. So thanks for helping flip AZ blue Republicans!###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah I agree. I think it shows a lack of trust in probably one of the more important government agencies right now.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This should automatically disqualify him. Basically democrats are admitting that they need to run a white candidate to get a non-white woman elected###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Why don't they address faithless electors in this article? Would seem relevant.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Protecting freedom of speech should always be a priority over which party gets to rule the US.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They see the capitalist overlords and suddendly they want them to tread on them so hard lol fucking assholes###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Calling the thin blue line flag a "white lives matter" flag is moronic. Demanding someone take down a flag that has been popular for many years is not "drawing attention", it is silencing people who support police. If BLM is about saving lives, why do they get so uncomfortable when you ask them where the many millions of dollars in donations go? Their own "protests" led to the deaths of black men like David Dorn. BLM didn't give a damn about his death, even though they played a part in it.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] This is another reason our country needs a federal job guarantee. I don't know why more citizens aren't supporting the initiatives and DEMANDING their representatives vote in favor of it. :(###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The unrelenting positivity thing makes me sick Its a great method of brainwashing yourself into being okay with the many absurdities we face on a daily basis, its also a result of investing deeply in the false ideals of meritocracy Id rather listen to some doomer talk about how hes going to lay down and die than some equally disillusioned douchebag who thinks he can smile his way out of the pitfalls of capitalism###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] My dad is the same way. All so he can pay less taxes and not have the government “tell him what to do.” Would rather let 1,000,000 people who desperately need help die than unintentionally help a single “lazy grifter.” Given that taxes paid for his education, salary, and pension (he’s retired military)...you think he’d see the irony.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah that’s bullshit. Socialism is a perfectly fine solution too. Removing or taxing passive income and redistributing income to cover basic needs and reduce inequality works better than primitivism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] There’s protests in all 50 states and the country is run by a Republican###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] What empire hasn’t? People get complicit and think like buyden does, “China’s our friend.” What starts as a trickle of anti-nationalism, turns into a deluge without majority resistance. Right now patriotism is in the minority and what it means to be American is being destroyed. The left only highlights our differences. There can be no nation without borders and without an agreed upon identity.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Either shut-up about politics and be tax-exempt or have freedom of speech and pay taxes like all citizens.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Also not conservative so I hope I’m cool posting! I think the argument against your second point is that the murder of George Floyd isn’t the system failing but is a symptom of a failing system. Overly aggressive policing is more common than some think (maybe less common than others think), and that’s the system that’s broken. It’s been broken for a long time, and words & nonviolent protests haven’t done the trick.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Escalating any encounter with the cops even if you think you’re right is not a form of recourse that should be encouraged. Swap cops out for any authority figure including teachers. You don’t get to throw a tantrum when you’ve done something you’ve been called out for. Cops killing people is much rarer an occurrence than people killing and harming each other without a cop present. We can reform cops, reforming society to be a shit stain of aggression at every form of authority we institute is a very bad idea for a peaceful society.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Oh, now that's going to bother me. They're not in chronological order. Though, practically, does it matter? I feel like that is worse, for a news story to come out about LGBTQ to be persecuted in Palestine, AND THEN they decide "We need to fight the system! Boycott Israel!"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Even though I don't agree with his views I find this picture really honorable. He's standing up for what he believes in, and fighting for the rights of others. Regardless of politics I hope everyone can agree that everyone deserves equal rights.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] i refuse to nonconsentually bring another human being into this world to subjugate them to the cycle of struggle and poverty as my parents did to me. mind you that while my parents are solidly middle class, i am not.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I mean I'm doing the exact same work with less pay, how is that a step up.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] If America is racist, then we all are racist. The media just called themselves racists.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Calling conservatives "fascists" is the most ignorant thing you could say. Fascists love govt control, gun control, speech limits, racial identification as a status symbol.......sounds like a bunch of SJWs to me.....###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Wait which part makes you sad? That some kids are given shit? OR That some have to work for shit? Honestly being given shit can fuck kids up for real.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Try not to beat yourself up or equate your worth with external markers (so freaking hard to do, I know) remember you are not your job or your employability, you’re a real human person with worth outside of the rat race. You will figure shit out, we are all in this boat together. Just keep applying and keep trying, you can do this! The times it hasn’t/doesn‘t happen the way we were taught it should is a failing on the system, not you.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The Hive demands change, you must change. Any disobedience and you're racist###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Kudos to you for listening to that! Your mental fortitude is admirable.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] you’re right, but i’m meaning if they complete tasks with the same excellence & skill as a neurotypical person regardless of if it took more effort to understand, they shouldn’t still recieve less pay for being disabled (i thought that’s what the article suggested). i still think its immoral to dock pay due to disability bc $ is essential for survival in our society.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What would Mississippi do without the US Government funding their military contracts? Does the State think they can actually compete? They are nothing without the Government funding their needless contracts.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's racist against white people duh we aren't even allowed to kill minorities anymore###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Lol socialism is "despicable" because it wants people to.... keep the profit their labor makes? You really should read up on what socialism actually is.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What the elites really need is a desperate working class one paycheck away from abject poverty conditioned to think that "jobs" are blessings from the "job creators" that should be cherished and revered no matter how demeaning, low paying, and meaningless. The yachts and mansions are just a bonus.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Of course you have no empathy, you’re a vile leftist who wants their political opponents to die. You’re utterly disgusting.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Dallas County Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole appears to be a very talented and loyal government employee, the kind, like Bill Barr, who prove to be loyal White House employees.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Well, they probably will rise faster to be fair. But we could go back to slavery if we wanted to really keep the prices down, but no one is suggesting that. Making someone work for $8 an hour when they really need $15 is really just slavery-mild. In my opinion, if you work full time, you should earn enough for a basic, but comfortable life, regardless of the job.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Nah, reform, not retribution: this is as true for kids who get caught up in gang violence as for those who get radicalized by fascist propaganda. The fact that our society obsesses over punishment and not safe reintegration into society is what got us into this mess in the first place. Not that the justice system is going to go especially hard on this guy anyway, but we should stay ideologically consistent.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] It's not really though. Getting bribed implies you're in a position of power. You're being coerced into working, and your salary is your abuser saying "see, when you do what I tell you I don't have to hurt you".###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Under promise under deliver. You have no incentive to deliver if your being paid hourly. Give them the bare minimum that is required and not an ounce more.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Most police officers you know personally and talk to out of uniform just want to quit or retire. Why risk your life to keep people safe making shit pay if you are going to be hated for it. The left in this country have lost their minds. Left is supposed to mean you are a socialist, not that you want violent anarchy. Even socialist tyranny's have badly abused law and order, but generally if you wake up and kill your neighbor you still go to prison.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I have a job. It doesn't make capitalism any less exploitive to the common man.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Laziness is a very flawed concept. Humans are not lazy by their nature. We are just told that we are. In capitalistic terms, "productivity" just means generating profit for those in power. It has nothing to do with willingness to work, but your willingness to make money for rich douchebags.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Imagine exploiting the disabled as a virtue signal that work=freedom.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This is civic obligation #1. If you can't do that then you don't deserve to be anywhere near public service.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] but didn't you hear, riots are the voice of the unheard?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think it's mostly to piss of snowflake Conservatives who don't realize the bias is against their bullshit UnAmerican contempt for diversity and the Constitution.###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I’m Hispanic as well. And I also despise affirmative action. These policies goes against what my deepest conviction is, that you achieve success through hard work and perseverance. I also believe that government interference makes success far harder to achieve. As such, I vote for me and my family’s success.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Life does, but that doesnt mean we should let people use that fact to profit from our labor.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] A whole banana, for all my hard work and toil! How will I ever repay my selfless and benevolent employer?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I FUCKING SWEAR. Another great analogy is video game streaming. If a person plays video games in their home, they are lazy. If they stream their gameplay but fail at making money, they are lazy people who refuse to try and get a real job. If they happen to be a successful streamer that makes money, then suddenly they are “master entrepreneurs” and everyone should be “hustling” just like them. Like what the actual fuck? Are peoples’ brains made of lead?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Whites and Jews need to form together and stand against BLM's racism. We need our own advocacy group. I'm Jewish and disregard/am disgusted with the ADL, which panders to the actual anti-semites while condemning friends of the Jewish community like Trump. Also, let anyone else join who has been the victim of BLM/mob terror###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] Remember when Turkey demanded protesters be removed, and Trump acquiesced to Turkish security beating the shit out of American residents on American soil?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Bet they won’t get punished the same way that couple who painted over the BLM “mural” is being punished###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Preach. Life is beautiful and you are valuable and important regardless of wealth, income or education level. Fuck meritocracy.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Sounds more apathetic than smart but yeah it just shows how we don’t really want to work we just want to survive doing the minimum and suffering less.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] the teachers are way more in danger than the damn kids. I would quit. Fuck that state.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] It's been over four years now (not since he's been in office, but since the claims of racism started); let's face it: Trump cannot keep his opinions to himself to save his life. If he were racist, he wouldn't have been able to keep it secret this long. At this point, claims of Trump being a racist are about as believable as claims he's a lizard person.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] The crazy part is a huge percentage of these chode pushers become the most devout company men, always the first to step on the necks of those beneath them. More so than the upper management types. It's disgusting. Something about homo sapiens, they just have this weird thing where the guy ONE STEP UP from the absolute bottom of the hierarchy works the hardest to preserve the hierarchy. In summary bootlickers gon' lick. It's just the way of the world.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] The point is to attempt to shame and silence any opposition, it's all they've got really. Anything they don't like or disagree with is either going to be sexist or racist (or both).###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I don’t understand Americans. Fetishizing a failed rebellion and calling it patriotic ... wtf###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I second that. The last piece "To claim that we need to continue to exploit these broken people beyond that is just selfish and cruel...". Very good point, people are bred like cattle to provide income for the state. Disgusting!###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Purity,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This is a tough one. Because the ruling is that state funding can go to private schools regardless or religious affiliation. The idea being that the variable between two private schools, one with religious affiliation, one without, is the religious affiliation, and to deny money to the religious affiliation school would be discrimination based on religious affiliation. States do not have to fund private schools, but if they do, they can't discriminate based on religion.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Trump's profound incompetence is going to get people killed. A true leader would defer to the advice of experts in a national crisis. A true leader never lie to the public, understanding that to do so would undermine their confidence in him. A true leader would concentrate on how to help people, rather than trying to blame anyone for the crisis. Trump is no leader.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] It was also Abe's call. He chose not to fill the seat, had he elected to do so he'd be fine for doing it. But I thought he was a tyrant who needed to control the country###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] We all need to stop paying landlords by any means. It's not a legitimate form of labor to society, it's just rich people benefiting from their status.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This truly displays leftists' level of maturity (or lack thereof). It really makes them feel powerful to capitalize "black" while not doing the same for "white". Fucking pathetic. I hate leftists with a passion.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] No shit, but glad the judge had some common sense and respect for our Constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah so charities are racist because only white folks want to volunteer.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] "maria. stop." lmfao like he can just blurt commands like that and she'll listen like she cares now. god i hate employment culture and manager entitlement. bunch of god damn zombies.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Our entire planet is being boiled alive by unbridled greed. We'll be happy to work when all our efforts aren't entirely invested in mechanisms to keep us from escaping this cycle. Landlords take your home equity, bosses take your labor value, the food monopoly feeds you poison while the healthcare industry profits from your resulting ill health. The entertainment monopoly won't even let you own the media you purchase, while Besos "earns" 4mil each hour. This is a rigged fucking game and we won't be domesticated and worked like mules. We have human dignity.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yes, against whites and asians when applying to college or for government jobs.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] True. You hear it all the time from people benefitting from the system--the justifications for homelessness, joblessness, the full-time employed who STILL can't afford housing, the lack of worker protections... So long as they're doing OK, they don't care what's happening to others. :/###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What I don’t understand is the segment of the wealthy that also supports republicans and Trump. Many of these folks have kids and grandkids. I understand the draw of lower taxes but this is a very short term benefit. What about the longer term consequences of a society being ripped apart and hollowed out?###politics###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >This doesn’t feel like a step in the direction of personal liberty. [...] Why not just outright regulate it with legislation? Because it's not an encroachment on personal liberty. It's just not requiring others to fund racist teachings. You can still spout any racist views you want, you just won't get government funding.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Think of how the very first person was motivated to innovate? Necessity is the mother of invention. Not being systematically forced to work FOR MERE FOOD.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Trump didn’t condemn white supremacy. He didn’t provide a plan for anything. He didn’t commit to respecting the results of the election. Absolutely pathetic.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] So Republicans really are for liberal policies just also with a lot of racism.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Totally makes sense. That way, their entire stimulus check goes directly back to the government and they potentially starve for practicing their constitutional rights. How compassionate of you.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Agree that I don't wish anyone to die. The disease is nasty and I don't wish anyone to endure it. I've been strictly following guidelines and being careful throughout the pandemic. But what annoys me is when people who didn't have enough compassion about 200k americans dying, downplaying the virus, not wearing masks, etc. are now all of a sudden is asking for compassion.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Y'all wanted states rights. Well, this is what that looks like.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Biden says racist thing. Black conservatives call foul. Therefore, conservatives are trying to divide black people. ***Logic***###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I don't think there's any merit at all, no. It's not creative, it's not productive, and it's not nourishing or meaningful in any way. It's vapid consumerism personified. Just because people derive entertainment from it doesn't mean it's good. There's a plethora of well made, passionately created content on YouTube that doesn't make its creators into multi-millionaires. The fact that someone like PewDiePie screaming slurs and acting like a petulant man child is entertaining to more people is not evidence of his merit, it's evidence of our societal rot. And jealousy, really? I'm quite happy with what I have, thanks.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I even saw people once saying that any protesters who were unemployed should have their benefits removed because "they should be looking for work", I think it was to do with the extinction rebellion protests in London a while back. Imagine being that much of a spiteful cunt at someone being politically active for a cause they support.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] "They view poverty as a personal failing rather than a systemic one." This is so true such a good way of explaining it###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That would only destroy capitalism if enough people coordinated themselves to do it as a result of realizing that capitalism sucks and ought to be destroyed. But if enough people coordinated themselves as a result of realizing that capitalism sucks and ought to be destroyed, it would be possible to destroy capitalism by other means.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] So why is this rule only "enforced" on poor people and not rich leeches?###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] You legally cannot speak as mayor without it. It shows authority.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I have to say that there are no "aliens" on this planet, let alone illegal! Fascism is a disgusting thing that led to WW2 and tens of millions dead soldiers and civilians. Yes, there are borders. Yes, there are different cultures. But none of it matteres if individual decides to immigrate and he does it properly. Following basic laws and adoption to new environment. No one is stealing houses lol I am partially migrant but because I wanted, not necessarily needed. Serbia to Slovenia (Both ex Yugoslavia).###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] I make more than that literally just putting boxes onto a conveyor belt at a fedex warehouse. What a dystopian society we live in###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] For those who dont know capitalism is just an extension of colonial ideologies and white supremacy. The ideas that white pigs like him carried in their rotten heads created the dystopia we currently live in. And imo the only reason why patriarchy and toxic masculinity are so prevalent is because men (especially white) are some of the most fragile and insecure people in the world so they feel the need to subjugate others so that they feel validated (patriarchy, capitalism, colonialism, fascism etc).###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] If we abolished wage slavery the joke would be on them, because the money they made would be worthless.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah. It's like the old phrase, "god fearing man". They've been fetishizing ruling through power and fear for longer than the US has even been here.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] remember, to rubes, these elitists are the enti-establishment. they are draining the swamp!###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is why working is bullshit because no matter what kind of promotion or new job you think will fix your problem, the end result is that you are still having to work for your money! You are a slave! The rich don’t work for their money, they make their money work for them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] So basically, as long as I don't get fired, whatever I spend my day doing is obviously worth how much I got paid or I would have gotten fired. This is great news since I've been doing like 20-40 minutes of work per day on average since work from home started and part of me was starting to feel a tiny bit bad about it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] American: The soviet work process was unfair, repetitive, and used duplicate positions that didn’t contribute much. Also America: this.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] They don't want people to have enough free time to start competing businesses, or engage in activism that could weaken corporations... Like how Louis XIV compelled the nobles to inhabit Versailles, keeping them busy with pointless etiquette and ladder-climbing so they wouldn't rebel.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Preach friend. Big respect I share many of your thoughts and feelings it really is lunacy how many crazy things we consider normal. Stay strong wish you best of luck, thanks for sharing###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I really hate defending these stupid boomer mindsets but some of you people are so aggressive to the ones that mean literally no harm. Ignorance isnt fixed with hostility.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] No one should accept his excuse that he needed to avert panic. It presents a false dichotomy. He could have averted panic while simultaneously encouraging reasonable precautions by making statements on how the US would be fine if people took the right precautions, and emphasizing what precautions ordinary Americans should take to avert catastrophe. Instead, he pretended like there was nothing serious to take precautions against.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yeah but see, killing babies empowers women. It is basically the greatest thing you can do as a woman. /s I don’t even think abortion should be completely outlawed but calling it a “clump of cells” and saying it’s “empowering” and canceling anyone who has a religious viewpoint on it is all super fucking disturbed###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Please stop insulting poor innocent turtles. They deserve better than this comparison.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Lol, you think we want to eat the rich cuz we're jealous of their wealth? Gtfo. I don't need or want wealth. I just want to live well and want everyone else to be able to live well, too. I don't need to be a millionaire for that to happen and neither does anyone else.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] It's not useless and the free market has *not* proven better. Also, it's one of the extremely few federal agencies explicitly authorized by the constitution. We should be doing all that we can to save it. Unless.....you hate the constitution?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your fault for not loving, praising, and obeying your president. /s###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This sounds great in a world where the justice department isn't run by a partisan hack and Trump lapdog who can't be trusted to not drum up charges against Trump's rivals.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] It's why they aided trump in the election. They want the magnitsky act gone. Strengthen it. Encourage our allies to adopt it###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I agree and used to support Yang, but I feel now that he is a part of the elite who want to give us all a small UBI check so they can continue to exponentially increase their wealth through automation while we sit around depressed with no way to advance in society.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Personally, I'll call you what you want to be called. If you decide you're actually a cute little bunny rabbit for the very limited time I'm around you I'll do my best to cause as little conflict as possible because I am not your therapist and it's not my job to convince you you're nuts. If however someone thinks differently, that's not a hate crime. That's just an opinion. It's not your place to regulate what other people say and do, because they are just as protected by freedom of speech as you are.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] remember when Romney was the best the GOP had to offer? when they wanted him to be president? but he didn't follow the rules one time and now he's a disgrace###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] My hope is that no federal tax dollars are spent to rebuild anything that these protesters have destroyed. If they choose to burn their own neighborhoods, then their own tax dollars should fund the rebuild. If they are not able to pay for it with the tax revenue generated within the city, then they will live within the squalor they created.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] True, and hate is not really the right feeling. I will never stop being angry at the enablers from apathetic voters to the highest politicians. Even if they all personally apologized, they should all live with shame for the pain fear anguish and economic uncertainty they have caused a generation. Not to mention the 200000 (and soon to be thousands more) dead and permanently encumbered and their families.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I would much rather watch companies virtue signal about sex than endorse a criminal organization hell bent on the destruction of our country. This is a direct challenge to our sovereignty and to law and order itself.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hes also occupying the office illegally. He has no legal authority at all. Anyone who follows his orders betrays their oaths.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Well just as worse is that if you DID require your employees to come in...I don’t think you can legally be held accountable based on the upcoming stimulus package (if it ever goes through). It’s disgusting.###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] That’s like saying making money should be easy so robbing banks should be legal because others who earned it shouldn’t tell me i can’t break the law. If you don’t like the law change it or deal with consequences of breaking it, that’s reality###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The defense I have hear for this and also retail stores that destroy clothes when they chuck them, is that they don't want the brand associated with homeless people. Which clearly misses the Millennial market who in most cases would much rather shop at a store that was compassionate to homeless people. But fuck us right?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Sure, but you didn't address my claim that breeding in wage slavery is cruel and thoughtless.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Extremely easy? You haven’t been out of the house to ... well, *anywhere* in the last month I take it? We can’t even get half of Americans to follow the most basic of distancing requests standing in line for a burrito without aggressive defiance...###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] As someone who served, military service members should be judged independently outside of service and don’t deserve special treatment. You can respect McCain and Mattis for their service and criticize their work after that.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Good. Burn down the establishment, including Democrats and Republicans. Sacrifices must be made###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] If they have the discipline to become firefighters, and willingness to help their fellow man whilst in the fire, then damn right, they deserve it.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] When the "experts" don't even believe what they're saying, no one else should listen to them.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I am not that different. I value personal freedoms and expect the government to protect those freedoms for the people, not corporations. I want smaller government but it still needs to be efficient and focused on its citizens wellbeing, that means to me to protect, and set the conditions for all to succeed in their pursuit of happiness.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Frankly, you're blind. When I look at people of our generation I overwhelmingly see kindness and generosity.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] He's running to buy the party, not win the general election. He wants to get concessions in exchange for him throwing his money and campaign organization at Democrat downballot elections. Making himself king maker/power behind the thrown of the party.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Ahh, I love the smell of capitalist propaganda in the morning that pretends eviction and starvation aren't a thing. You're really naive.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We really do need to have a sit down with Biden and congress if he wins and discuss presidential limitations, because this president here has basically destroyed any idea that we can trust them to behave rationally.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] God forbid they do that and disappoint thier corporate overlords###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dude the constitution says we can overthrow the government if it isn’t right and is against the people.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How little imagination. We have more than enough to ensure everyone's basic needs are met. It's a world where 30,000 to 40,000 children die of malnutrition daily while grain ships are designed to dump food into the sea if the price dips too low. Why would you want to support that world?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] >"If people really exist that would have said that, they're lowlives and they're liars. And I would be willing to swear on anything that I never said that about our fallen heroes. There is nobody that respects them more," Trump told reporters. Testify under oath in front of congress under penalty of perjury then.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] AtTAcK hUMan RigHtS. You mean kill tiny humans who can't do anything to defend themselves? Gotcha.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The only sound bite from the debate that matters is Trumps. When asked if he would condemn white supremacists he instead called on them to stand by for his orders. If that won't convince you not to vote for him then you support a white supremacists and nothing else will convince you to drop support for him.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I'm thinking the governor needs to sue Atlas for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Whatever state issued his license needs to take it away.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Commission doesn't mean you earn anything even close to the value you provide.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] empathy in leadership has also been shown to improve employee loyalty and job satisfaction. empathy doesn’t equate to giving people whatever they ask for, it equates to leveling with people and speaking to them like a human being###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I sincerely thank you for your service to our country, particularly in what must be excruciatingly difficult conditions. I don't know that I could handle what you did. I like to think that I could, but, in any case, I am very grateful to those like you who can and are willing to do so.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] landlords complaining about being called bourgeois 😂 why don’t you cry into the money you leech from people who need it###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Ah, so they’re exploiting children now... just like terrorists do...###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] People need to realize all these institutions are corrupt AF The DNC is blatantly abusing it's privilege and will not represent the will of the people. Pull their feet to the fire.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] WHAT THE FUCK? The cops injected this guy with KETAMINE???? They punctured his arm with a hypodermic needle and injected a controlled substance into his blood stream without his fucking consent???? Choke holds are bad enough, but there's no fucking way that a police department has a fucking PROCEDURE for injecting KETAMINE into people's bodies without consent! I'm usually pretty reserved about things but this is even more inhuman than I ever thought policing in this country could be, even after watching these repugnant street gangs murder and brutalize so many people over and over again.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Media would be labeling them as brave fighters and celebrating how they stormed a symbol of oppression (the Capitol building). There would be mass outrage and probably more riots over the protestor who was shot to death. Politicians would call for bailing out anyone arrested and people would donate to the funds. What a joke. It’s disappointing that even many conservatives don’t seem to realize this.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Just do what the fascists want and the secret police won’t get you. Republicans hate the constitution all of a sudden.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You're giving these people too much credit. It's not that they don't care who they hurt, it is that they specifically are trying to hurt certain people. &#x200B; It's purposeful, focused punishment based on bigotry. His supporters eat this up because they don't know they are also on the punishment list.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] "Your reputation is worth more than your dignity and life"###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Is calling someone a donut against the rules? Asking for a friend###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Shouldn’t reformers be thrilled they have someone who used to work in law enforcement on their side in explaining and arguing on the merits of defunding? Not saying you have to praise her endlessly or overlook everything else she’s done but in this fight she’s gonna be a key ally. There needs to be some solidarity you know? The active duty cops aren’t likely to break ranks and the toxic police unions are going to fight like hell.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Right so it wasn't earned by the people collecting it, so its not earned money. Your argument says something about the giving. The receiving is most certainly not earned.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I’m so sorry you’re going through this demand. It’s incredibly unfair what the holidays do to warehouse and retail workers. What sucks even more is that we look at Christmas like it should be the stopping point of the consumer madness but it’s not. Everyone returns, exchanges, and buys even more with their gift cards after Christmas. The workers can’t win.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] As a gay man, the last thing I want to see is a gay man/woman forced into a role for the sake of meeting a quota. It takes away from the story and it’s demeaning.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] You’re right. And I fear that the Trump admin’s history of hiding and/or ignoring facts that look bad is us following in that vein. Although we don’t have a centralized all controlling government so states and other agencies are able to report what’s going on in spite of that attitude.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Everyone learns a trade, wages plummet. Square one. You are dumb as shit. Capitalism is a pyramid scheme. It is only sustainable with literal slavery. Ask yourself honestly if white people could afford to live if 100% of their purchases were of products exclusively and solely produced in their own countries.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] As a gay guy trying to reach out in good faith, what will I slowly 'wake up' about? I've not had any choice in my sexuality and I'm entirely comfortable with myself at this point in time. I love a beautiful guy & we're happy together. What's so wrong and abhorrent about me that christians feel the need to cast judgment, tell me I'm going to hell or that I should seek some higher calling. I'm not religious in the slightest and would never tell someone they need to change like that.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] LOL, when I started my previous job I immediately set boundaries regarding progression: I told them I'm feeling great at the lowest level having 0 responsibility for anything. I would repeat at least once every week that I hate responsibility and would turn down any attempt for promotion. My bosses hated that attitude, of course, but also respected me for having it. They are used to manipulative people that would do everything to reach the Next Level(tm) where they have to do shitloads more work for almost no extra compensation.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The old adage: “praise your employees publicly; discipline them privately”###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She’s much more than just a BLM activist. A strong progressive pushing for economic justice too!###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Idk, I’m more disgusted at his executive order that killed thousands of elderly people in nursing homes###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The reason Trump can do this is because he doesn’t give a fuck. You really think the existence of that law has any effect at all on his actions? Laws don’t matter to Trump. Haven’t you figured that out yet? You’re CLEARLY deflecting.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] There are a lot of arguments being made here for home self defense - but that was never the intent of the second amendment. That right is innate in all humans to prevent overstep of government power, like what we're seeing in Hong Kong. The right to bear arms is there to protect us when protests stop working.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They don't want you to protest the status quo. It's really not that hard to understand###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] President isn’t a king, there’s supposed to be checks and balances. Why did you make the definition terse? na·tion·al·ism /ˈnaSH(ə)nəˌlizəm/ “identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.” Historical definition: “advocacy of or support for the political independence of a particular nation or people.” I expect a neo-confederate like yourself to be a revisionist to make up shit. The only bastardized version here is your version of patriotism.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Specifically against the people that, rightly, fear the police: people of color.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No. Apartheid is segregation and a caste system based on race. Slavery is slavery.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I'm lucky enough to be able to choose my situation. I live in a large city with lots of job opportunities and I have no-one depending on me so if I make a mistake, it'll only be me that suffers. However, I'm also intelligent enough to know that not everyone has the same situation. Especially now during the worst crisis in our lifetimes. Also, saying that it's a communist problem is completely misunderstanding the problem (as well as misunderstanding communism).###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The shooting can be spun more justified now with the Grand Theft situation WITH the kids. At that point there is a strong potential of harming people.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Be grateful for that. Some states' governors are willing to sacrifice innocent children just to prove a narcissist right, no matter the human cost.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] There is no reason for me to be jealous of an internet stranger. I am just pitying your atrocious comments here. But if you have worked hard for where you are today, I am happy for you. Afterall, one soul lesser not working as a wageslave.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Nobody wants to see a bunch of lawless Marxists try to lie and hide what they truly want to do to America. Americans are smart. The Dems think if they tell the same lie over and over again, people will believe it. They think we’re stupid. They take the black vote for granted. They split us up and foment strife with their identity politics. They’ve moved all the way left to Karl Marx. Unbelievable.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Don't know-my career is all about helping people,but right now I don't know how many more tragic stories I can listen to. I see all the worst bits of humanity and it sucks. I think the phrase is something like 'empathy burnout'. So I'm hoping to go back to study,too. I'm actually really excited about getting the chance to learn again as an adult who will actually appreciate my education.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We need individual states to do a lot more than 230 reform. We need to have the states step up and call for amendments to halt federal government overreach at this point. Term limits is one that comes to mind.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Canvassing ballots is long and strenuous work. These people need and deserve breaks. Especially given the enormous pressure and stress they’re under###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yes, for the most part. You are just a cog in a machine. The majority of managers are only concerned with getting the work done as efficiently as possible. Your personal fulfillment or career growth is not a concern.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] My US friend who's trying to register in Texas told me how the agency who was trying to help him register messed up his documents while sending them in... like MULTIPLE TIMES. He's still waiting for his Texas registration confirmation but hearing from him made me so stressed since the deadline for Texas is Oct 5. He told me that there's going to be a LOT of voter suppression happening in Texas and is making him mad. This is really upsetting.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm sorry to hear that. People shouldn't treat each other that way over trivial little things—especially janitors, always be respectful of the janitors. I don't think most people in a university environment realize how much you guys actually do.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] >Can someone explain the thought process for the knee jerk disgust at this saying? Anger is the natural human response to inequality and injustice. You recognize that the saying is bullshit, that it's just someone who gets to abuse and exploit their workers talking about themself instead of anyone else (they know you don't enjoy your job, and they simply don't care). You're having the correct response to someone who's basically gloating about what they get to do to you.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Any work environment is soft tyranny. It is beyond ridiculous that an employee should fear an adult threatening to write a 'disciplinary report' which is essentially a stern lecture from a pseudo parent. Fear by way of authority...seems to be in direct contrast to the pursuit of happiness.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] This really isn't a fair argument imo. Plenty of people either don't have the education or ability to achieve high skill jobs - and that's okay. They still deserve to live a comfortable life without fear of poverty/eviction. Robotics and automation is meant to liberate people, not condemn them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] We are not to make that judgement, that is between them and God, we all live in sin. Someday we all must answer to him and submit to his judgement.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] They've always been pro cop when when those cops are taking away American's rights.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I still can't believe that dude is in jail awaiting charges* with bail set at $1.2M. * Has he been charged yet? His life is ruined because a few spoiled brats stood in the middle of the freeway, at night!###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm aiming for FIRE, but also don't promote it because I realize it's a privileged position. Like, achieving FIRE would make my life exponentially better, and give me more time to build communities and help others. I don't fault anyone for going for FIRE. But I do fault people who treat it as a cure-all and act like it's something anyone can achieve under this awful system.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] **What we are currently watching unfold is un-England and traitorous. I am disappointed. - King of England, 1776**###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] We have to hope enough people in the US wake up to what's actually happening, even though the propaganda from the media is running at 100%. Ask them if they would like to see violence/destruction in the suburbs where they live, because we know many on the Left want to take the protests into the suburbs. If Biden is elected would he have the guts to stand up to rioters and protect the citizenry? My guess is that he wouldn't.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] imagine being so far gone that you compare an unborn child to a plant. you make me sick###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] It blows my mind how many people’s identity, sense of self worth and usefulness is tied to their employment###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] They think "dressing professionally" will make you behave more "professionally" and take your work more seriously (obviously not true at the SVP level; I've witnessed firsthand), and they try to guilt you and shame you into doing what they want. How stupid do they think we are? 'Make fun of them. Maybe you'll hurt their feelings enough to get them to do what you say.' Work invading my home life absolutely disgusts me.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Some nice words of wisdom from my mother. You don't have to work anywhere you don't want to work and you TELL your boss you're not coming in you don't ask. If you want to quit, fucking quit. Medical emergency, mental health day, don't feel like working? Sorry I won't be coming in today and that's it. I actually just called off of work today because my mother is having a bad mental day and I would like to spend it with her. They can figure out their shit on their own###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Does any one remember when Beetlejuice got her haircut during lock downs? Beetlejuice: "Getting your roots done is not essential.." -persecuting people wanting to get their hair did. Also Beetlejuice: "I'm on national media, and I'm out in the public eye." -in defense of her getting her hair did. Both these woman are disgusting. Fuck em both.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] I'm suggesting a system where companies are not more important than lives of real people. Because they aren't. I think we've lost our way as a society. Companies, money, profit.... don't really exist, it's just things we made up to simplify our lives. But somewhere along the way those thing became more important that the lives of people.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Always use your days off. I don't respect anyone who comes to work sick. It shows you care more about your boss's view of you than your coworkers health or your own wellbeing.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] *I--a CEO--paid 4 extra dollars on an employee and complimented them like a middle schooler with a crush, thus boosting her morale and productivity.* - Daniel Ablehams JUST GIVE HIM THE HUGO, ALREADY!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What will it take to take down a domestic group like this? Just genuinely curious. It’s disgusting behavior, it’s anti American, it’s against our way of life.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Honest, yeah, but it's racist. You're talking about votes that are being won literally because of the race and sex of the running mate. What if a white person had said, "I'm not thrilled about Obama's policies but I guess I'll vote for him because his VP is an old white man."? Nobody would make an excuse for that kind of sentiment. We can make all the justifications we want based on lingering effects of historic injustices, but racism in the present will not change that and should not be tolerated.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] >Trump is by no means a Saint but he fights for the rights of the unborn, while Biden has changed all of his views and conformed to the radical left, and with that supports the mass genocide of babies, specifically African American ones. Does he? There are allegations that he has had abortions of his own. You also forget that Trump was pro-choice for his entire life until he needed to not be. You sound like a cafeteria Catholic because you are not at all focusing on Trump's other sins: \- Lying \- Cheating \- Stealing \- Raping \- Killing###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Alternatively: 1. Seize the means of production 2. Guillotine the rich.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The whole idea of paying your “fair share” is a sham. Why should someone who makes more have to pay proportionally more than anyone else? The whole idea presumes that others are more entitled to your earnings than you are if you make more than some arbitrary number. If you really want a “fair share” model, everyone should pay a flat tax.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Ancaps, conservatives, liberals in general are so pathetic and cowardly they'd be out licking boots instead of fighting for their rights and what's daily stolen from them. You see it here in this sub all the time. There's always some troll who defends billionaires.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Just because you're working doesn't mean you're contributing. Look at hedge fund managers###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Proud to be an American sellout. This commie doesn’t care about human rights abuse & organ stealing. She’ll sell the kids out for 50 cent###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Openly admitting they want more from you than you are paid for, and admitting the workplace is unfair, yet admonishing you to keep your mouth shut and do it anyway. Typical.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] $15/hr minimum ain't shit if they don't even treat you with the bare minimum of dignity and human decency.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Now this just makes me think that Abrahamic law as OSHA regulations. “We keep telling you that if you have foreskin, you’re at risk for your penis getting infected, dying, and having to be amputated. We’ve lost like 30 penises this quarter alone! You know what, let’s just make it mandatory and blame it on the higher ups. We’ll just tell them god requires it.”###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Exactly. The right views life as a zero-sum game. Everything must be a win for whites and only whites, because any policy that benefits minorities is inherently a loss for whites. Even if it is a policy that is good for everyone.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] More like slavery to me. I legit feel sorry for you. Lets not shame people for having to work long hours. Alot of the time its not their choice. The market coerces them to do it to survive. Only shame the stupidity of those who normalize it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] You also shouldnt shame them for taking care of themselves.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] >people who want to be exploited have the right to do so without affecting those that don't want to be. the problem with those people is that they are typically authoritarian personalities and feel driven to intervene in the choices of others who would rather not live as they do. they won't let us simply coexist, more often than not.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Never trust a sentence that starts with "Just". Just learn to code. Just go back to school. Just get a better job. "Just" people oversimplify other people's problems to dismiss them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] “White people complaining about reverse discrimination is not valid. It is White Fragility, which is a symptom of White Supremacy. Therefore Uber Eats must only favor black businesses”. I predict that will be to the word the defending argument.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You’re not weak for valuing and taking care of yourself###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] A lot of these minor laws are suggestions for any employer, really. "I didn't fire you for questioning whether it's legal for me to take away your paid break, I fired you for...something else, unspecified".###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Under apartheid in South Africa, whites were the minority. Does that mean there was no white supremacy? Why didn’t anyone ever tell Nelson Mandela?###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > unless something changes, our consent to be governed is being revoked. US government and liberals everywhere: "iS tHaT a ThReAt?"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I couldn't live in those places in any good conscience. Great, I live in my utopia, but the planet is still being killed, billions are still being exploited, billions will still die of hunger, thirst, and preventable diseases. Socialism is an *international* movement, fucking off into the bush to sing kumbaya won't change anything.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Not enough people answer the boss's ask for favors with demands for cash. It's something all of us should do, automatically without thinking###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Abolish capitalism, smash the state, burn the patriarchy, eat the rich.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] My heart goes out to you, we all have this air that work sucks but this sub kinda showed me how bad it really is.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Seriously, 3 things that really get my blood boiling is hearing about child, animal and/or elder abuse. There aint much worse than worthless fucks who prey on those in our society who cannot defend themselves. Worthless people deserve nothing more than a rope around the neck or life in prison at the very least.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Are we talking about illegally cast ballots or illegally counted ballots? I’m not suggesting what anyone should do with it. That’s up to courts to look at the laws, precedent, etc on the matter. Suggesting otherwise would be projecting your desire for the specific outcome onto how you think they should interpret the law. It’s fine being results-oriented, but being so cavalier about “follow the law” is frankly disingenuous by either side of the argument.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] what amazes me is most people have no empathy for drug addicts, just straight up hatred. They think they should die because they are a "drain on the system", everything is about money to those fuckers###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yes within the logic of capitalism, killing people to make money makes complete sense.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] He'll survive but not without some ugly and permanent damage. Both physical and psychological.###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] It’s not stealing if you’re taking back what’s yours from thieves.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I always hated how support our troops somehow meant support the war.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No matter what happens we have something they never will. We love this President. What a special thing we have. Its historic and no matter what they say or do they can never take that away.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's childish to not want to be under constant coercion and threat of starvation###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Anytime I recall someone saying "life's not fair," they were in the process of committing an unfair act for their personal benefit. It's like saying "everyone dies sometime" as an excuse for murder.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] If BLM wants to further their cause they need to be more discriminatory about which causes they champion, there should more criteria than black victim. It severely weakens their cause###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] when making a mistake means you suffer for the rest of your life. seriously though, this poor guy. he’s actually convinced himself he deserves this when he doesnt.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] People just love to abuse and ignore those that they deem below them.. its sickening###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I....don't have a problem with this? I think the social security thing is a bit stupid but obviously there needs to be an oversight committee and f* stock buybacks. f* Boeing specifically. It's insane they took out so much debt just to facilitate stock buybacks to get themselves richer. I'd never support giving them more money so that they can just pay themselves.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Shouldn’t anyone saying that be arrested for inciting a riot or treason against the US?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Nah don’t let the system drag you down mentally. It’s all too ridiculous. There’s nothing wrong with using social support until you can get things under control. There’s no comparison between families having to fib a little to survive in this system compared to the gluttony and greed that the poor shaming elitist criminals are doing to this world. I hope things get better for you and your family.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] The only agenda Barrett has is upholding the values of the Constitution. It's almost as if that's what Supreme Court judges are supposed to do.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] >The order also reads, “Our Uniformed Services should not teach our heroic men and women in uniform the lie that the country for which they are willing to die is fundamentally racist. Such teachings could directly threaten the cohesion and effectiveness of our Uniformed Services.” Wasn't it just yesterday he and his supporters were chanting white power and talking about good genes?###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] i love being on the tolerant, empathetic side of these issues, and i agree that it’s important for us not to lose sight of that, but we cannot conflate our empathy for weakness. an unwillingness to let fascists die is a weakness, we need them gone by any means necessary.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Bodily autonomy is an important thing, and the government shouldn't be able to violate it as would be necessary to prevent adults from transitioning. People need to be free to make bad decisions for themselves.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They’re not against racism. The just rebranded it. The Democratic Party hasn’t changed much.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] McConnell hasn't decided to 'respect democracy'. McConnell is just not stupid enough to blatantly break the law for a disloyal imbecile who lost an election. He is in it for himself and literally no one else.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Do you consider Property Damage to be violence like the rest of the media? If so.. Might have you look at the boston tea party -- A bit of property damage to the ones in power goes a long way.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. This law is the first law.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This sub you're in is criticizing your boss' choice of exploiting you.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Aside from being the literal definition of racism, seems perfectly fine###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] American culture is so stupid. All because a group of assholes from Europe interpreted the Bible in a weird way and figured relaxing was a sin.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] The capitalists(1%, whatever you want to call them) got us all alienated and divided up. Some folks are never going to detox. Im really sad for them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] $600 does not buy allegiance. Rather it buys frustration. USA is an oligarchy controlled by billionaires and administered by millionaire politicos.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What is the alternative? A private school that you pay tuition at? Should school be optional for Americans then since they shouldn’t be forced to buy anything they don’t want?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] A system that seeks to minimize the "burden of humanity", as Lafargue refered to work, contrary to a system that you have to perpetually work in order to reproduce capital and profits. Yeah that is socialism vs capitalism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I gotta friend who's always preaching about how if you work hard you will be rewarded. His proof was the one time his boss gave him a $10 gift card to subway###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I'm 26. I know you don't fix those things by hating anybody. You have to kill the rich, and use their wealth as a means of providing for those who cannot provide for themselves###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Allah isn’t fragile. The power structure of the religion devoted to him is.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] 51-49 for no witnesses. What a farce, to think I respected it's democratic system when I lived there during my high school years. Good job Republicans, now bow to God Emperor Trump! \*edited numbers###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Authority attracts power hungry clowns more than it attracts actual leaders. It's also why all cops are cruel, ignorant bastards.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Liberals use this excuse as a way to justify their judicial activism in which it is partially or completely disregarded to suit their political and ideological agendas, essentially treating this document that the country was founded on like toilet paper. Not happening this time. You don’t get to shit on the Constitution this time.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Fuck yeah comrade, stay strong and safe solidarity from Greece###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Any police officers ordered to enforce this hypocritical nonsense should immediately resign in protest. If social distancing is important, let Antifa and BLM enforce it. They're your police now, Cuomo.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I feel really bad for those in Seattle who don't support this nonsense, but all those who support defunding the police deserve the consequences.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] What does even “blindly listening to him” even supposed mean, who else are you supposed to listen to in a pandemic situation besides an expert? Do you have any other authority you’d recommend listening to?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > All because evangelical pandering men don't believe women should have bodily autonomy. Republicans despise women's sexual and reproductive agency. This is yet another reason we must reduce the Republican party to a permanent, ineffectual minority. Misogynists and other bigots should never, ever be allowed to have any power over other people.###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Christianity and muslim are 2 completely different faiths with different ideologies. Extremists and regular Muslims are also very different. Omar is an extremist, and Im very uncomfortable with her being in a position of power, but not because she's a Muslim. The Supreme Court is supposed to interpret and protect the constitution. Its not supposed to create rights, or make decisions based on ideology. This potential nominee is known for being someone who believes the constitution should be interpreted as written. Letting her personal faith influence her decisions is not something she is known for.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Interpreting the law is their job. Empathy and sympathetic warmth should not factor into their decisions. If you want to change law you use the legislature, not the judiciary.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What resonates with me about what you just said was “I’m the problem” in the current mental framework for low level paying jobs is, no matter what, you’re wrong, you’re the problem, it’s your fault. It can NEVER be the companies fault, managements problem. You’re expendable therefore we can treat you how ever we want. Like abusive parents, we provide you with shelter and food so you HAVE to do what we say and we are perfect in every way. Utterly disgusting. deep rooted manipulation that betrays the humanity that makes our species great.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] White supremacist ideology is embedded everywhere. Not just the military. Law enforcement. Schools. Religious institutions. Conservative radio. The hate is everywhere. Let's us not forget that the greatest act of domestic terrorism (the OK City bombing) was done by such an anti-government white supremacist. And not just in the US. It also exists in many countries in Europe. It is a disease that has to be constantly managed because when we dismiss it then it grows.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Anti-work does not mean anti-effort. I have accomplished a fucking ton of stuff in my life. What it means is not centring your entire life and existence around grinding to make someone else rich. Not throwing your life away in pursuit of wealth for someone else, or even yourself. People have more value than just what they can produce monetarily.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There won’t be any consequences for the majority. Why wear an irritating mask? How many previous rioters in other cities have been arrested? Almost zero. Damages the public perception of law enforcement, ffs. Arrest them all, looting that is, put them in a tent city if necessary. Call Arpiro if you need instructions. Protest is valid and warranted in this case, looting is criminal and must be treated as such every time. There is NO excuse.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She didn’t even say this. She was actually trying to talk to someone on the panel. The minders INTERRUPTED them and said “I think we’re all set”. It’s very strange to watch. Like... shouldn’t she be the one dictating? I mean if she doesn’t want to take any questions ok, but who is really in charge that they have the authority to interrupt her and cut her off?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Evidently since 2016 LMPD have been required to record all police activities. From louisville-police.org: >LMPD command staff determined they would require to turn their cameras on during all law-enforcement related activities. The policy requires officers to record any calls-for-service and any involvement where law enforcement action is taken. The policy does not require officers to have the camera on during their entire shift.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't quite agree. Realizing what makes individuals (who combine to make the system) accept their domination is key to dismantling it. The solution imo isnt a traditional revolutionary socialist state, but a weakened and modified capitalism where nobody is forced into wage slavery to live. Think along the lines of a society with a hefty UBI and laws heavily restricting corporations. Capitalism when unchecked is a terrible beast, but with socialist mods it can become the truest freedom. (Might get hate for this lol)###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I blame the system of capitalism. I merely hate managers because they are class traitors.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I can only imagine! I had a snoop once to compare house prices to make myself feel better and some of the 'cheap' places to rent and live down South...wow. One 2BR flat, in particular, was dire, and it's awful that people have to live in places like that.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Hell yeah comrade im proud of you. Contrary to popular belief promotions are not a blessing rather a curse. More entangled and controlled in a rotten life leeching environment. No promotion means more time to organize, talk, socialize and agitate low level workers, the TRUE powerful class and majority of individuals. You literally deny promotion to maintain your humanity and connections to your community, family and coworkers. Remember bosses dont have friends or comrades only competitors. Stay strong and safe, wish you best of luck remember to eat well and rest well. Solidarity from Greece###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We have the most technology in the world and enough housing for every person and all of the resources needed to end hunger globally but actually we need to work more hours than people did 70 years ago in order to survive and have less security in our retirement or any ability to save money###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] That's their goal. We need to stop even entertaining the idea these people care about equality - they don't, "equality" is the lie they present in order to make you unwilling to resist them. They are racists, pure and simple.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Well it’d be racist or xenophobic if we held Muslims to the same standards as everyone else.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Think of all the Haitians that could've been saved with that money###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] This is why he needs to be impeached and convicted quickly. If he doesn't then it makes it to where any pretty much anything isnt impeachable, because if inciting insurrection at the Capitol isn't impeachable then nothing is. They attempted to change our election result and were going to take hostages and possibly kill people, this cannot stand and needs to be stopped.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’ll bet this guy was one of the people ranting about “consistency” when it came to the capital riots. So for the sake of consistency, if they impeach for inciting violence, we should too, right?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Damn trump making peace he should be making health care free for illegal immigrants and making collage free because collage education isn't a privilege it's a human necessity and right###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wouldn’t plans to kill senators and then congratulating those people and telling them to “liberate Michigan”and telling certain supporters to “stand back and stand by” count as inciting violence. Or that ad that asked if people were willing to die for Trump?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Worse. People’s children. Literally the most innocent party imaginable. This vile chick literally wanted an innocent children to be raped and murdered, simply because it would hurt the person they disagree with.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] Once, a recruiter told me the offered salary will be low because then I have more room for growth. I asked her, "Why? If you give me a higher salary, I will still do my work, and I'd probably be more motivated too." She was surprised. She said they offer yearly increment, so every year they need to add to my salary, so they have to start low. Lol what the fuck?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You can collect on furlough, it sounds like she closed temporarily in order to follow the guidelines and allow her employees to collect unemployment. In other words she did exactly what we’re supposed to do. Her employees are finding out that they make more under the CARES act than they did working for her. Now she’s sweating about having to pay a fair wage when they come back.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Congress has proven time and time again that they do not understand the inner workings of most of the things they legislate, and yet they do it anyway. This has never been a barrier. e.g. Women's reproductive systems.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Oh well I'M SORRY, I'M JUST A LITTLE ANXIOUS ABOUT THE INCREASINGLY RAPID DEATH SPIRAL OF MY COUNTRY'S FRAGILE DEMOCRACY THAT IS AFFECTING MY SOCIAL LIFE AND FINANCIAL WELL BEING###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] As a nurse working with covid patients it’s already been difficult enough to get people to follow isolation measures. Trumps careless disregard for any rules will just make that worse.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Nancy Pelosi and all 50 states would rightfully tell Donald to go piss up a rope. He doesn't have the authority to cancel the election.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > 0% chance that white liberal woman reconsidered any of her positions after that speech how could she? It's her religion. but a religion like a cult. Read some stories about desperate families trying to deprogram their moron kids from being used as cult members.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I can't imagine lawyers being dumb enough to do something over "loyalty". I'd think they are getting paid up front somehow knowing that he doesn't pay his bills###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] "Trump is going to do the thing we've been doing for 3 1/2 years now, I just know it! It's the most un-American thing he could possibly do!"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They'd rather have a dictatorship they agree with than democracy with compromise.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What's important to note here is that these weren't radical extremists trained in camps to perpetrate acts of terrorism....they were local villagers expressing their everyday hatred of non-Muslims. India is a multi-confessional country with a large Muslim minority. It is a glimpse into Europe's future.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I turned down promotions at my last job three times because it was always an extra dollar to clean up the mess of 5 more people. Absolutely fucking not gonna do that. But then I got laid off so who got the last laugh###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] But why hasn’t any change occurred if that’s the case? Logically we can say that because police reform is generally associated with liberalism, they have the political capital to make the necessary changes. Why haven’t we seen these cities enact any change then, if there’s truly a trend of racism against black people on behalf of the police? I think that’s OPs point.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] 103 Congresspeople are really close to calling for, and hence being charged with, sedition.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think Beetlejuice is a clown for letting her own people die due to her incompetence###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Perhaps, but it's due to people being scared. It's not going to last. Remember that Bush basically failed to prevent 9/11 in any form and yet his rating topped out at 80% during that crisis. Then he leveraged that to go to war and his rating fell from there. It's his people that should be thanked, not him.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] eh its true - these are unprecedented times. I didnt mean to be aggressive or harsh but rather truthful and upfront. apologies, never intend to offend anybody###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Many people seem to be under the impression that ballots cannot be counted unless there are poll watchers present, legally. The law actually only says poll watchers are *allowed* to be there, not *required*. That said, tricking them into leaving is fraud.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You see, that sort of behavior is what we call "peaceful protest," and anyone who disagrees is a racist and a bigot. Therefore, your honor, I plead not guilty by way of insanity.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not to mention a police force that increasingly views U.S. citizens as the enemy...###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] The GOP needs to expel the insurrectionists stet. Until they do, they have no place in the democratic process.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I hardly see how this is a non sequitur. The statement that communism can't work because power corrupts clearly implies that our current situation doesn't suffer from that issue, which it obviously does. >There’s no such thing as a government or culture unaffected by corruption. So we should just give up and accept the capitalist hellscape that's hurtling towards unbridled fascism due to the greed of the few?###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Notice how they’re all gloating, and none of them are questioning the process? They’re only copping out by saying “there’s no proof.” They don’t care what’s going on in America right now. Our Democracy is being disrupted. Our rights are being infringed. The elites and leaders of this country are lying and rigging one of the best things that makes America America. They only care that Trump loses. They don’t realize that if the Dems don’t care about what we think about them, or our rights; then they don’t care about their supporters either.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Did you not read the linked article? Some so called bioethicist talking about putting drugs in the water to make people more compliant.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] If this happens we better fucking riot or I will HAVE to leave this country.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Also note, "You do not make any excuses", in other words "Do not question this system at all".###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] There's a group of people here, who are supporting of today's toxic and inefficient work culture, for they are well positioned (and promoting actors of the before mentioned culture) but like to hang around and mock their less fortunate counterparts.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Odd that you seem to support symbols of racism while being a continuous poster on /r/raceplay.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] These monsters are driven by lust and sin. Whenever they get caught breaking they law, they fall on their mission to turn the entire world into a worthless caliphate. Their rhetoric is dehumanizing as well. They want to "conquer" women's wombs, regardless of their background or religious affiliation. It's no wonder people despise their religion. And who wouldn't blame them? They treat minority Christians like subhumans.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Remember when Jeffrey Epstein went to prison that first time? It was a white collar low sec prison with tennis and rec time and good meals. Epstein was even able to get out on work and just had to sleep there. People with money or power never go to real prison unfortunately.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] He is not responding as a matter of Congressional duty. The lawsuit threat is against him personally for public (factual) remarks.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Our system is an incredibly inefficient method of resource-distribution. Yes, you've got it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Every job I’ve had ha had some kind of co tract in place. But the contract is very slanted in favor of the employer, but varies by state according to local laws. So they are still obligated to pay you an amount agreed upon in that work agreement. But it all basically comes down to “Do your work as we see fit, or you’re fired. Also, we can fire you for any other reason.”###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Is 600 dollars all it takes to keep the population from revolt? My God are Americans loyalty cheap to purchase###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] You don't even need to change the EC, just have every state change the way they award electors based on the porportional vote instead of what it is now with "winner take all." The states themselves are the problem. They created an arms race in order to feel important, and now nobody wants to deescalate because doing so would tip the scales too much in one direction.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > All lives matter Is a false equivalency argument meant to deflect from the **centuries** of harm done willfully against lives *specifically* because they were black. Not all lives are treated the same. Black Lives Matter.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Laziness doesn’t exist. Lazy is a term rooted in racism and is weaponized through capitalist imperialist rhetoric. There’s all kinds of reasons why you may not have the energy/motivation to do something (mental/ physical health, neurodiversity, oppressive systems, unreasonable expectations) but none of them are a character flaw.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] I don’t know how wanting them locked up is controversial. They committed a federal crime. It shouldn’t be political, they should get charged.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Good luck keeping the court with a bunch of fuckin blue in power. I wish that was a what-if but they literally want to add another 4 justices to the SCOTUS because they’re whiny bitches who can’t accept not having their way.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Neither. Just voicing my opinion while i still can. Anyone of any color who treats another person or animal like this doesn't deserve any rights.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] You joke but there are more and more people who decide to not become children because they don't want them to suffer this exactly###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] GWB absolutely was a terrible president. But he didn't undermine the legitimacy of our political system, or make me think he was seeking to benefit personally first and foremost. He just had terrible policies.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I worked for a small business that cultivated such a work environment that most people didn't get breaks but he'd manually edit the payroll and clock people out for unpaid lunch breaks that they weren't taking. I deeply regret not saving my punch card receipts because it would have been *so* easy to cross reference them with my paystubs and prove he was committing textbook wage theft.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I’m way more likely to get rich by winning the lottery than I am working hard at my job###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] “The Continental Army suffered a bitter winter of Valley Forge, found glory across the waters of the Delaware, and seized victory from Cornwallis of Yorktown. Our army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports, it did everything it had to do. And at Fort McHenry, under the rockets’ red glare, it had nothing but victory. And when dawn came, their Star Spangled Banner waved defiant.” https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-revolutionary-war-airports/###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't think most Americans have a problem with people getting rich, but I do think they have a problem with the insane wealth of some of these people. I don't know anyone who thinks people shouldn't be worth $5 million dollars, but $60 billion is unimaginable. That's 12,000 times as much money as someone worth $5 million which is already a lot. These kinds of people could lose half their wealth and still have enough money to support their future families for hundreds of years as long as they aren't complete idiots.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] How about, no tax exempt foundation gets tax money it didnt put in.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] People tried to have civil discussions about it for decades, but all that did was make them easier for lawmakers to ignore. That's why MLK Jr. said riots are the language of the unheard.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Antifa uses anonymity to hide from a corrupt government and militaristic law enforcement. White supremacists use anonymity to hide from disenfranchised minorities and their own community. They’re terrified of organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and the NAACP. So... I mean. You tell us, who’s the pussy?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I would say that Biden publicly volunteering may not have been the most efficient for this particular day. However, his actions likely inspire others to volunteer and will bring more attention to this particular charity. That is one of the major reasons why celebrities and politicians volunteering can be so impactful###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] New diseases are just something that happens. There's no reason to specifically hate or blame the Chinese because this one began in their territory. It's a huge place and a significant fraction of humanity lives there. We didn't need to reevaluate our perspective on Africans because Ebola came from there. What we need to do is unite and help each other when nature gets crazy.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sadly most young people don't care about those things. They want to disarm themselves, abort their own children, import hostile populations, get rid of free speech and then implement communism.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Become dispossessed. No, but seriously, the answer is to organize for solidarity and demand concessions from your employers.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Trump imposed a travel ban on 7 Islamic countries....and he was pilloried by Muslims and leftists as a "racist" and a "xenophobe". Where are the Islamo-leftist protests against China's genocidal Orwellian machinery? It's like everything else in this day and age.....it's not the crime that matters, it's the identity of the perp.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] No no no, you got it all wrong. *They're* not going to die, they want to force other (lesser) people to maybe die. Because "compassion" and "a functional society" are things that only filthy communists like us think are important. And we're "libtards" and/or "snowflakes" for thinking that.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Political appointees serve at the pleasure of the President and can be fired at any time. This is one of those situations where you simply have to be fair and realize the same rules apply to everyone. Political appointees typically hand in "resignations" when they start working; they understand they'll likely be fired under a new administration. Ideology is not relevant. If Warren or anyone else was elected she'd bring in her own appointments as would anyone.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] It's not entitlement, it is just a piece of information that makes it easier to conceptualize how bloated and full of useless money the upper class is. I mean, I personally don't believe that it's ethical for people to be still worrying about survival in a world where there are certainly resources enough to allow people to live comfortably but I recognize that that is bias. This world does not care about ethics and that means neither should you right?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] A C-Span caller is calling the Electoral College "a safeguard against tyranny", and is genuinely advocating for the electors to vote against their state's results to keep Trump in power. They really, *really* want Trump in, no matter what. Election integrity never mattered, all that did was winning.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Reminder: Break the cycle y'all. Don't let your biological urges trick y'all into adding someone else into this meat grinder. If you really wanna have children someday, then please consider adoption. Just because they're not your DNA doesn't make them any less deserving of a nice home and love.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Come back to me when a judge gives any of this any serious merit.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] And Bill Barr apparently holds the belief that the president should have autocratic powers, much like an oligarch..... bruh.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You seriously think DeSantis, Trump's boot-licking crony, has no hand in this scheme?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How about we start with this, spreading covid and ignoring state mandate to minimize spread of covid is a crime against humanity and should be dealth with very firmly. Inciting rebellion against the govt is illegal and seditious. Will that work for you?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Because the majority of those guns belong to people that are begging to submit to the authoritarian already in office. The “Don’t tread on me” bullshit they used to ascribe to is more like “oh yeah tread harder Cheeto man” Edit: [visual](https://images.app.goo.gl/KEnDiwzCWxM9zu1S7)###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She didn't get fired for supporting BLM. She got dumped because she displayed incredible lack of good judgement by making public a violent, racist, hateful, cruel, and sadistic tirade. She worked for a first tier consulting firm. They have to maintain a very high level of professionalism and come across as trustworthy smart advisers for their clients. What she did conveyed the absolute opposite and proved she was too dumb to anticipate the consequences of what she did. Incredible hubris seems to be the most common reason for the downfall of such people.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah, the stupid notion that everything must be "earned" because if anyone got something for free, the universe would implode.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] So much integrity out here with these rich assholes exploiting our labor.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] But you can’t hold man accountable. It’s either systematic racism, systematic poverty, the gun etc /s###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Imagine convincing millions the president has king powers and we do not live in a democracy. Oh wait foxnews already does this.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The one person that I felt the most badly for is her assistant later on today. 😬###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] All my fucks are given out to people who took the virus seriously and are unwitting victims of the stupidity of the death cult party.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wow. They actually did something Constitutional. Be great if they could repeat this behavior for the very fraudulent 2020 election.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Ohio is neutral on the merits, but is very dismissive of the relief Texas is requesting. From the Ohio brief: “What is more, the relief that Texas seeks would un- dermine a foundational premise of our federalist sys- tem: the idea that the States are sovereigns, free to govern themselves. The federal government has only those powers that the Constitution gives to it. And nothing in the Constitution empowers courts to issue orders affirmatively directing the States how to exer- cise their constitutional authority.”###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Please don't ignore this behavior, for the sake of our country, for the sake of us, the people.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Dude, this is why service industry workers need a union. We shouldn't have to relegate ourselves to these bullshit conditions. We deserve better. We chose this industry for a reason and we're good at it. Fuck acting like we're expendable. It takes real willpower and skill to work these jobs. We put up with too much bullshit to justify these conditions. You want good employees? Don't treat them like shit.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Not happy to see authoritarian communist purity testing on this sub. There's plenty of other leftist subs you can do your recruiting in. This is a place about being anti-work, it's not about organising for whatever problematic hierarchy you have in mind for your communist revolution.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It’s an affront to the universe that I want no part of. I am for life. Not for death. For love. Not for hate. My country’s obsession with death and hate darkens my soul and squelches my hope for the future. All I can do is love my own and love you all and fight for that goodness. I don’t know how to stop the Great Nothing.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] You’re 100% correct which is why it shouldn’t be a political process. The President should be subject to the same laws as everyone else.###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I think the biggest problem with mainstream media/culture is the whole everybody who disagrees with me is racist/bigot. Its ironic because both of those things are awful, but if you call everyone who doesn’t fit your narrative that, it actually shields the real racists from being exposed.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not "almost everyone hates their job." That is fucking bullshit miserable slaves tell other miserable slaves. Some people have created a life and/or job for themselves they actually enjoy. Don't believe the lies.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] How dare you? We are protesting the damn government and the party that signed and implemented the Patriot Act... wait###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] America bad shame anyone who is white black people are poor because slavery etc etc.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Peta says that people are animals, don’t call people by animal names as it insults the animals. Can’t have it both ways: better stop naming animals after people, otherwise you might offend people, which are animals too.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Only if governors didn't put infected patients in nursing homes, think of how many lives would have been saved.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] So basically you want to procreate but want me to chip in? Sorry but i have kids of my own and i get up every morning to provide for them, not yours. You are not entitled to children and if you can't provide for them then you should go back to school and or work a second job as many of us have until you can. The world doesn't need more debeat parents and your lack of success is no one's fault but your own.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There's no dignity in work. But life is about bettering yourself and those around you. Working towards that goal is dignified. But slaving away for another man's selfish dream isn't dignified in any sense.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This! We claim to love our democracy in America, while the majority of our day is spent in what is effectively a totalitarian dictatorship! Only through Syndicalism can we bring democracy to the workforce.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah being racist is disgusting. Destroying peoples shit is also disgusting and illegal###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] What else is he supposed to do. If he had done all the things people wanted him to do he'd be regarded as a tyrant. Instead every state got to choose their response, the more constitutionally responsible thing to do. Granted some states ignored the constitution for reasons of "the greater good."###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] well yes but remember to be mindful of adding to the stigma against medication###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] CA election laws/regulations heavily favor the Dems. The lax security and legal ballot harvesting not only opens a dam for widespread fraud, it encourages it- quietly. Due to such policies, many Republicans, conservatives, and third party voters are egregiously suppressed, as well as disenfranchised.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Think about it this way... Federal election results may have been impacted by swing states not adhering to their state constitutions and refusing to investigate irregularities and documented fraud, thereby disenfranchising the vote of tens of millions of citizens across at least 18 states.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah. Also, it's so sad we barely have time for our friends and family. It's hard to get together because people often just want to rest after being done work or the work schedules don't line up. We work and then we die.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Trump needs to invoke the Insurrection Act on Nov. 4 and end all the BLM riots once and for all. No more of this bullshit.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I currently work for these shit bags and let me tell you, I'm not surprised. Just got cheated out of a promotion today, for example!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yes, it's understandable for the victims' loved ones to be in immense pain, and it's a genuine irreparable tragedy. But that's also why we don't let the families of victims decide what happens to the offenders if we want to have a nation of impartial justice and law.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I agree 100%. I just think by expressing what I feel is justifiable demonization of the founders, it makes reform more possible. Too many people think of the Founders and the Constitution as semi sacred. That attitude is an impediment to progress. So by demonizing them (fairly IMHO) it normalises dissenting opinions and makes reform more palatable.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How can a court interfere in a mutually agreed-upon dismissal of a criminal charge?? I haven't even followed the Flynn case but this seems like a basic violation of the judicial role.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] And anyone that can’t see this is racist AF is a scary human being indeed###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] So true i allways ask them "do you value your job more than your health?" some people get burnout accidently and for them i feel sorry, but some think is somekinda medal its sick###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Powerful people determine that they are important, and giving themselves money is logical. But poor people are poor because they are stupid and lazy, so giving them money is a stupid waste.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I’m a massage therapist and had to massage this loser at the Ritz Carlton. He’s gross. He had sores all over his body.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] Absolutely they looked at the numbers, even now minorities such as blacks and Hispanics are disproportionately dying, and they saw covid as a objective good.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Amazing agitprop comrade thanks for sharing, gonna signalboost it myself as well! Take care stay safe and eat well, solidarity from Greece###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] This is awful I am so angry for that poor man. Thieving roaches.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Great image. What is said here though makes self-determination sound like an individual property or capacity, when it is also an institutionally secured and realized relation to structures of power, one that capitalism totally undermines.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What I don't understand is if America is *so racist*, why do these people need to make up racist incidences? Wouldn't they be exposed to them on a weekly basis? Maybe it's because America isn't inheritantly racist...naw that can't be it, that goes against the narrative!###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah, the Democrats are formally giving Pence an opportunity to cut ties with Trump and save himself. If he doesn't, then once Trump is accused of sedition Pence will be in the firing line for aiding and abetting.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Brazilian idiot president is still plugging this snake oil daily as his moronic followers continue to decry the virus as a “communist hoax”. It’s saddening and infuriating. Specially as videos of mass graves being dug in Amazonas are emerging online.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] What’s stopping me is primitive accumulation, centuries of genocide and oppression, and decades of neoliberal anti-labor anti-union policy. Oh, and the fact that no one can do everything alone, and I would never ever employ anyone bc this mode of production is exploitative as fuck and I’m not a sociopath.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Faith in God is more important than the tax exemption status. If a church is to afraid of losing its exemption to teach the word of God than God is no longer with them. BUT with that being said the church should avoid politics for fear of drifting to far away from God's word. I do agree that this isn't a good idea but for a different motivation. BUT a time that it is important for God's church to get political is do denounce the immorality of the world, like homosexuality.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] and no one is saying you can’t profit, but damn it, we can’t have 3 people owning the same amount of wealth as 150,000,000 of their countrymen.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's never unpatriotic to criticize the POTUS. They work *for us.*###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] No one said anything like that. This guy is a Trump sycophant and can therefore not be trusted. That's unacceptable. We need to be able to have faith that our leaders are being objective about this situation. We can't do that when they're all bending over and sucking Trump's ass.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your anecdote makes me feel a little better. Thank you for that, and for your service. The American people want to feel like they are safer around our military than we feel around our leaders and police right now.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] And it's not acceptable. If we didn't have cowards and traitors enjoying the benefits of high corruption and interference from an enemy state, it would be a fact of history. Something our enemies would never again dare to do out of fear what a strong America would retaliate with.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] It's not about equality. It's about revenge against some perceived injustice. It's ideological corruption to the core. I worry that there might not be a solution other than force.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Taxation=representation No-taxation=no-representation I can get behind that. We originally had a tea-party because we had taxation without representation. Today we have representation without taxation. I think the latter may be far worse than what the country originally revolted against because people can vote to take away what you worked for, all while collecting their UBI, and not contributing to society at all.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Does God deny access to Heaven if someone repents their sins and truly accepts His teachings if that said person is old?###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] > Bro conservatives don't support socioeconomic inequality I'm sorry but I am finding that hard to believe considering Conservative keep voting to cut taxes for the corporate elite and have been controlling economic policies since Regan / Thatcher / 1980s; the result of which has resulted in massive increase in socioeconomic inequality and the decline in quality of life.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Girls could like sports and boys could dislike sports, and it was their person preference and fine. And now everyone needs to strictly conform to exaggerated Gender stereotypes. This doesn't feel like 'Progress'.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I completely agree with you. It is because of that and they should do that. I get frustrated when they don't. Have a good day.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Thats their gameplan. Its always "Oh my god i cant believe you looked at my phone!!!" When you confront them with proof of infidelity.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Reading feminist essays. I thought cruel and inhuman punishment was against the Constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Woman of questionable virtue makes outlandish allegations against honorable former Vice President.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] My workplace tells me to use my holidays and to go somewhere. With what money? You don't pay me enough to.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Pay the full time professions more, let the rest of us work like idk, 25 hours a week or something.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] "Loyalty" to these people simply means "fealty." Respect is a one-way street to capitalists. Which is why a phrase like "I treat you with respect as an equal" can get you chewed out for "disrespect."###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty,Equality]###[Not Confident] Please don't use r*pe to be inflammatory. It's something horrific that people experience and you can advocate for anti-natalism without using the word for those experiences.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] My mother, grandmothers, and great grandmothers all worked and had professions. It's really a myth that women didn't start working until the 1970s. In the 1900 census, 20% of women were the financial breadwinners of their households. What changed in the 70s was that women demanded equal rights in the workplace. Before those laws were passed, women were subjected to all kinds of abuse. Take the case of Ruby Bates, a 13 year old factory worker in the 1930s who was forced into prostitution by the factory owner.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Nobody supports terrorist that happen to be right wing. Nobody supports any terrorism or violence, regardless of political affiliation. That's a retarded take dude.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I mean most people on both sides treat the others like shit###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Combining caste privileges, british class hierarchies and neoliberal meritocracy bs makes for a perfect storm of hating workers and feeling justified to do so###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Welfare state, a jobs guarantee, UBI, socialized housing programs, any combination of the above...there's *always* money to give the richest people tax breaks and keep the military industrial complex profitable, so the issue is not resources, the issue is that resources are being poorly allocated to benefit a small number of people at the expense of everyone else.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Well when one of these accusations hold up in the court of law, I'll agree, but so far, every case has been thrown out by judges. Even judges that were appointed by Trump are denying his cases. Also, There's voter fraud in every election. Both parties are guilty of it, but they are usually isolated and confined to individuals who are just dumbasses. No amount of these kinds of fraud would overturn a state election...###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] These protestors are fuking fools for trying to boycott the police. We need POLICE REFORM. The only thing that happens after police gets defunded is Army stepping in and thus Martial Law.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The article is defining Congress accepting the Electors’ votes, which is normally very routine, as a “coup”. And it’s defining Trump’s attempt to persuade Congress not to accept the Electors’ votes, which is unprecedented, as normal. Twisting language in this way is what dishonest people do.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It’s exactly how Hitler operated. It’s how all criminal kingpins operate. It’s specifically designed to 1) escape blame 2) determine who the loyalists (sycophant) are###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Couldn’t you just get this in writing and bring it to court? Seems like an egregious violation of public safety###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Nah. BLM is not interested in lives, it is just a racist and anti law movement###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] This is why we can't make systemic change while holding onto wage labor. The idea that someone ever needs to "make ends meet" or needs working hours is criminal. It's saying that society should kill the poor unless they do grueling work and things must never improve. We know we could do better, we know we could end the torture, but we argue about efficiency and wages and profits instead of ending our misery.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I get the same amount of work done in half the time as some of my older coworkers simply by being proficient in excel. They still get paid significantly more than me due to years with the company. I have no shame taking reddit breaks throughout the day as long as my work gets done on time.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] His plan is clear: Do whatever is necessary to deflect blame and responsibility and silence all dissenters.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The other argument is that this was always legislated this way. Whoever enforces the law misapplied it. Isn't that what Gorsuch wrote?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You know CEO's work 10x24 so they deserve billions /s###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] And then they give you unpaid overtime,becouse it's for the company and you goata help the company at the cost of your life and mental health.Fuking shit life we even work more than pesants,and i wish i was joking.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Absolutely. An example from several years ago is this: https://imgur.com/FOclNWn and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWqMYqFI2tg She says *“you are kept down by your race even if you won’t accept it! It is a fact of life! You’re a black man! You will never reach the same pinnacle as a white man in this system because you are black.”* She's a white supremacist, just in a different, "educated" form.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Really? We are siding with Iran here guys?? After all the crazy horrible shit they have done???? Did you forget the 50 people who were JUST trampled in a fucking human stampede at this guy's funeral? The passenger plane that they shot down?? But no, no, that's all Trump's fault right? /s Look if you hate Trump then hate him but don't fucking victimize a leader of a country that commits atrocities every day, and had a hand in committing many of them.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] workers are replaceable and aren't treated like human beings? who knew.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Excellent. He's a lying, warmongering, moron. I get it. What I dont get? Why I keep hearing of all these instances of sense, oath and lawbreaking, and never hear of any consequence. It's an insult to the intelligence of every one of us.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Our protests are about some sort of systemic racism that is hanging out in the ether that is not supported by facts. Their protests are about wanting freedom and not wanting to be controlled by a communist dictatorship. Pretty big difference. Also I don't think anyone should give two shits what those horrible people in the CCP think.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] If it's mandatory overtime that results in disciplinary action when not done, then that is simply your contractual hours of work. You should be paid accordingly for that!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Immature and archaic is a system that divides the humanity in rulers versus exploited, oppressors versus oppressed, creates imaginary lines of separation on a random basis for hegemony purposes and creates luxury for the few and scarcity for the many.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I think it's something companies exploit to get more work out of people than they're willing to pay for.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] We can’t really bring up 9/11 after all the war and unneeded killing we’ve done all over the Middle East and South America.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Would be nice if the economically illiterate realized that everyone having their needs taken care of by default is far better for the economy than the intellectually dishonest drivel they spew in the name of concepts they don't understand (free market, capitalism, etc).###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] That isn't legal, just so people know. An employer can't levy a debt without proving it in court or having a legally granted authority to do so. It's also defamation because they're making an accusation of having committed a crime and employee misconduct without following proper procedure.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Jeff Bezos had 300k from his family as a "startup loan." Wealth stays in families, it is practically impossible to rise up, and to do even have a chance of doing so you have to mercilessly exploit ppl. >thinking you deserve 100% of the value of your labor Damn right i do as does every human being on this planet. Even better would be just a guarantee of always having your needs met regardless of whether you work or not though.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah disrespect the country that has given you the opportunity to become millionaires and live more comfortably than most people in the entire history of mankind. They’re such hypocrites.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yes, there’d better be lawsuits over this. This as clear a violation of people’s civil rights as it gets.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your coworkers most likely can’t stand you. We have someone like you in our office. Always late, always has excuses for why work isn’t done. Blames it on depression and a multitude of self diagnosed problems. Managers have their hands tied because firing her would be an HR nightmare. Yet she still collects a full paycheck just like the rest of us. Total bullshit.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It’s my constitutional right to own a firearm but I still have to provide identification to purchase one. I don’t understand your logic.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Check the increases in net worth of just the ten wealthiest people in the country over the last few months. This shit is working just fine for the people who really run it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I can't understand how these tests aren't considered discriminatory. They are clearly discriminating against certain personally types in their hiring practices.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You're right, we can't let pesky things like equality for women and LBGTQ people get in the way of reading a thing that acknowledges slavery and treated some people as 3/5ths the worth of others.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] >The point is impeachment is what you are supposed to do when a President commits treason. Give the bear a prize. This is what impeachment is for. Doesn't matter how late into the term it is, if the President is acting unethically, you stand up and say so. Passively allowing this to pass is tacitly admitting that it's okay to behave this way. It'll also help make the case to any criminal proceedings if they move to impeach. If the house doesn't find it serious enough to do something about it, why should law enforcement or the courts?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Because building a community who wants the change is more beneficial than one person going one on one with his boss. The boss will just poo poo you out of the office, but if everyone demands change, then it leaves the boss with fewer options.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Me too. Judicial review is necessary, but has way too much discretion in our system. Legislators should make laws, not justices.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's exactly what they are. Modern day Pharisees who would crucify Jesus at the first opportunity. Correction: they would urge the secular government to crucify him.###politics###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Yes. You're supposed to bend over, lube self, and accept it without a peep of protest.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Like others I saw this coming, it always starts with giving up a little civil liberties and quickly ends with a police state. Articles like this or explaining it to the useful idiots is a waste of time. They'll clap their hands and cheer as they're locked in their cage and eventually off to a facility to disappear. 1984 is coming fast and we're all just standing around watching it happen.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hear that, Republicans? Where's your excuses now? Your President is a dictator.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Doesn’t matter what Trump says. His stupid-ass SEDITIOUS supporters are going to see that video and explain it as “of course he has to say that but he doesn’t believe it, we know what he really meant.”###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Similar to my stance on Islam. I obviously don't agree with the Islamic message. However, if you want to be a decent human being and not attack me for my personal religious beliefs or scrutinize my culture, you're absolutely fine to stand along beside me and love my country. Hand in hand even.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I would point out that the article is by a CEO who is obviously looking at the issue as an employer. I would love to be paid for results, but somehow I doubt I'll be paid fairly in relation to the value I bring to any company. Find a bug in a piece of software that saves the company millions? All you get is a thanks and not a bigger paycheck.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Can we label these guys as terrorists so that they lose their rights? We need to take these violent traitors, interrogate them, and dismantle the entire thing before it gets worse. This is insane###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I don't get that. When companies are signing contracts they make sure to follow it to the letter. Each little detail, sort of. But they would usually never give more for free. Why should i? My companies follows my employment contract to the letter and gives me the exact salary that we have negotiated. So i work the exact hours i've "negotiated" with them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Also an unwillingness to follow causation through to logical ends. Then if they ever *do*, all things are justified in the name of God (or capitalism, or whatever other motivating force they believe to be unquestionably "good"). This is how you get people to do any and all manner of evil things -- by telling them it's in the service of the "greater good". (and don't get me wrong, I'm a very "ends justifies the means" type of guy myself, but the *ends* must be justified themselves, too)###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] > My campaign submitted nearly three times the amount of signatures needed, virtually ensuring I would be on the ballot in Ohio. Nevertheless, because of a bureaucratic paperwork issue caused by an awkwardly-worded law, nearly 3,000 Ohioans’ First Amendment rights have been denied," Yang said in a written statement. "As a non-politician, it’s unfathomable that this could happen, but we’re not going to let democracy be thwarted and we are thrilled that we’ve made every other ballot with ease > >Delaney also had problems with his petitions and will not be on the ballot. Marianne Williamson didn’t file paperwork.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] There’s a book that Chomsky wrote the foreword to titled Sociopathic Society that’s all about how Capitalism has made our society cruel, selfish and blind to the suffering of others.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] hope those african american patriots in the back dont get doxxed and labeled race traitors by the insane left.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] People being willing to work to avoid death doesn't make the deal fair or equitable###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Man I feel you on this one... I just don't get why I should be mean or profite off of otherd in order to prove that I am an adult. I have no solution. I just feel so tired of all this shit.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] We're not like the right. We can't just do it with a shit-eating grin on our faces. We have morals based on empathy and compassion rather than self-righteous, self centred ones.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Just a tip - if there is a flour mill anywhere near you, try them for work. They employ bakers for test baking their product as part of quality control. Novice is OK as it's fairly standard recipes they want you to test. Sorry you are going through this shit and I hope you find another good employer soon.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wishing violence non another person is something we should all be against. I would not attribute her statements to her being a liberal but rather her hatred for Trump.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] How about we support the principles of limited government and personal responsibility and ban neither? I can’t believe so many “conservatives” want the government to tell them what to do. Edit: I’d also like to clarify that I am no supporter of China. I think it has the absolute worst form of government, out of control authoritarianism mixed with fraudulent capitalism.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Not good enough. What specifically do you expect him to do? We have separation of powers, and direct action on this sort of thing is expressly forbidden to Congress.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Imagine the cognitive dissonance it will cause. They will have an absolute meltdown.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I often wonder if Mueller regrets his decision to answer only what his report said when questioned under oath. He could have single handedly saved our democracy, but played it safe. I mean, did he not take an oath to uphold and defend the constitution? There’s been no bigger threat to it than the orange enemy we have in the oval today. I secretly hope he is wracked with regret and guilt every day.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] It’s not just the fee for the ID, it’s that you have to take time off work and travel somewhere to get the ID. These are huge costs for poor people who can’t afford to miss work, maybe don’t have transportation, and tend to work in jobs where you can’t adjust your schedule easily.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Violating the constitution and SAYING you are doing it? Impeach this mother fucker right now!###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Blair_Mountain https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludlow_Massacre https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbine_Mine_massacre Not to mention the fascist coups that the rich support to keep their exploiting the global poor. Yes they do.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Texas is arguing that the States did not follow their own laws. That act harmed voters in states that did follow their own laws.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I can relate. There needs to be a new method to interview people. The standard procedure is personality discriminant, outdated and ineffective. I'm surprised computers don't just do all the hiring now based on algorithms. Take the flawed, biased human element completely out of it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] So much this. If we had healthcare and some financial security, maybe we'd work a crummy job for $3/hour. Or maybe none of us would sink that low, and they'd be force to pay decent wages. Best of all, this culture of customers shitting truth and salvation down upon employees would disappear. Workers don't need to take shit no more, so if employers want to keep they good ones they will take care of them.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] how can they say they built their own bridge? the rich always use other people's money (loans, investors) and other people's resources (labor/ideas/knowledge) to build a profit and not share it. Trump wouldn't even pay his bills or loans###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Those who do respond will equate "citizens" with "shareholders". They fail to realize that even though they hold a share in Starbucks, they have no say in its corporate decisions, no matter how many proxy vote forms they submit###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Imagine being a conservative in America and calling someone else an authoritarian. We just saw a mob, incited by the authoritarian in chief, try to overturn an election, and you are here whining about respecting the constitution. Ted Cruz, is that you?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It's nothing more than a power game. "I can be honest about my intentions, and I can force you to be dishonest about yours."###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That doesn't change the fact that we gave someone worth 400 million 7 million in excusable loans in government money while the people who actually need that money got fuck all.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] So he deserved to be choked to death and killed. That was right? Man, what is wrong with you? We're all humans.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] CEOs don’t contribute to society, janitors do. There is literally zero reason for a CEO to exist if the company is owned by its workers/the community###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >The rules lay out percentages or numbers of actors, production staff, marketing staff and internships on a movie that must be filled by people of color, women, people with disabilities or people from the LGBTQ community. Hmm, sounds fair!###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Anti-natalism isn't about wanting to die or wanting others to die, it's about believing life is immoral to create. Saying 'People cannot consent to exist and so we should not make them' is not at all condoning or encouraging suicide. Anti-natalism seeks to minimize suffering, which suicide does not do on a communal scale.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Fuck his benefits; he should be imprisoned for the rest of his life. He went to the capitol to take our elected representatives hostage, quite possibly murder them, and overthrow our democracy.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This tweet is about an Australian bank. Of course the CEO is doing better than most of us but that baseline you’re referring to is offered to the rest of us too. Healthcare is through the government, not an employer. Everyone in full time work gets minimum 1 month paid leave each year that rolls over into the next year if you don’t take it, and employers have to pay 10% on top of your wage into your retirement fund. It’s not perfect but it’s pretty good. Really does make for a better quality of life for more people###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I had someone start multiple fights with me and call me all sorts of names because i pointed that out. If the government isnt going to take care of its citizens then there isnt really a point to government. Its an arbitrary human construct as it is. When it becomes one sided it no longer serves a purpose.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Bingo if he wins the USA is gone replaced by fascist conservative dictatorship, I can guarantee you their platform will involve: no rights for women No rights, slavery or death for non-whites Companies will be immune from all oversight and punishment Workers will earn 0 dollars a year and have zero benefits###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] God we really need to fix the constitution. So much of the way it’s supposed to function is based on good faith. Threatening to overthrow the will of the people is not something that should be taken lightly, but nothing will be done about it because the Republican senators don’t have any goddamned respect for norms of our institutions. We need a general strike. This shit is not ok.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] And openly admitted he has no intention of abiding by the constitution he swore to protect.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] Because self pity does not absolve us of responsibility for perpetuating white privilege.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Instead of just sharing the wealth they've inherited or stolen, they will share it in exchange for your servitude. Clean their toilets to be worthy of their paper money###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Lawyer here - yeah depending on the jurisdiction that's super illegal.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Burn a trash can over extrajudicial executions the MSM calls you a rioter Raid the capitol building because your avatar god lost an election MSM calls you a protester###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Inducing or promoting voter fraud is a felony. He already broke the law. Arrest him.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. I truly am sickened to my core###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] A better question then is why do you not think Trump has done serious harm to our democracy? Polls have shown well over half of Republicans don't believe the election was free or fair despite zero evidence and conservative outlets are still touting mass voter fraud (again, without evidence). With so many who believe an election was stolen despite it clearly not being stolen, and so many calling for what is effectively a legal coup, how do you argue Trump hasn't done unspeakable harm to our democracy? He undermined faith in the vote itself, in the highest election turnout ever.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I am a firm believer that cities should have a set area and should not be allowed to expand. Instead giving way to allowing nature to thrive. But no, our governments and capitalist overlords would rather our country be covered in concrete and tarmac. I'm sick of it###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] All so that their taxes don't get raised when they magically start making 400k next year. Dumbest fucking people on earth, I guarantee it.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Those are ways to cope individually but to actually abolish the institution of capitalist employment relationships there has to be collective action. You can call it however you want, socialism/communism happens to be a banner that people who held these ideas have been fighting under for many many years.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Viewpoint discrimination. That's a wonderful case for a lawyer looking to get rich.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] No, no bootlicking capitalism mentality. Instead expect services in exchange for the taxes you pay to help others in need. Not individual charity.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] People clutching their pearls about rioting are obviously oblivious to America’s history Nearly every major event to change America for the better involved riots America was literally born out of a riot.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I hate both parties too, but I hate each of them for very different reasons. I hate the Republicans for constantly fucking over the majority to benefit the extreme minority, attempting to destroy democracy, and controlling their supporters with disinformation campaigns (buttery males, Benghazi, Birther, Pizzagate) and I hate the Democrats for being so incredibly incompetent that they seem to let it happen.###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Any culture that puts the acquisition of wealth over human life tends to breed sociopaths.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I love how animal rights people, environmentalists, and other such groups never speak up when the subjects of their advocacy are harmed by the actions of people who are otherwise ideologically similar to them. It just proves they don’t actually care about the thing they claim to care about. Like environmentalists are mum on the issue of homeless encampments totally and completely ruining my town’s massive park with trash, needles, and human waste. Hypocrisy.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Because transparency is a prerequisite for fairness and equality. Also indispensable in evaluating the market worth of your labor.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Funny how recognizing talent (or lack thereof) is somehow racist/sexist now.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] They need immigrants, yeah... But they don't accept anyone too poor, too uneducated or afflicted with any kind of chronic health condition. And that's for starters. Basically, they don't accept anyone who's life would be improved by emigrating to their country.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Always has been poor vs rich. They managed to pit the poor against each other so successfully, while the rich get wayyyyy richer.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Radlibs: "I'm against capitalism but sex work is 100% voluntarily and not mediated by the coercive force of needing to eat and having a place to sleep. Anyone one who says otherwise is a SWERF!"###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The hypocrisy here is astonishing. When people peacefully protest the lock downs, they get vilified. When people capitalize on police brutality by conducting arson and looting (whilst violating social distancing) they’re applauded.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He needs to get a twitter bot that denounces racism/supremacy every few hours. "And by the way, I denounce Racism and supremacy" 3 hours later. "Yes, racism is a horrible thing, supremacy too. Horrible horrible things" "I 100% denounce hate of all types"###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I legitimately think they hate the country and want to destroy it. They hate patriotism They hate traditional family values They hate everything this country was founded on. They are fucking evil.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I legitimately think they hate the country and want to destroy it. They hate patriotism They hate traditional family values They hate everything this country was founded on. They are fucking evil.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] “Racism is Alive” no shit, it’s never going to stop existing as long as humans are alive. But are you seriously telling me that we’re not living in the least racist country and time period known to man? Because if so we may as well revert to tribalism because apparently this experiment isn’t working out###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] The problem is convincing the powers that be that we all deserve to live and prosper regardless of how much we are directly contributing to society.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Whoever wins we must insist ballot harvesting deemed illegal by federal law! Trump would do it; not sure about Biden###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Since when do laws apply to anyone in the Trump administration?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That's completely ignoring the complexity of the human brain and the complexity of human relations and reducing the the brain to a battery and the human body to a machine because that's how capitalists dehumanize individuals to justify wage slavery.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] You mean he ordered his workers to do that, he probably did none of the actual work in programming that.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Because it's what we need most. That sounds flippant, but consider things from the capitalist perspective. You want to keep society under control for the sake of profit, which means you don't want people organizing against you. How do you accomplish that, on a macro level? Isolate and alienate people as much as possible so that it becomes far more difficult if not impossible for anyone to organize enough to force a change to the status quo.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I sure feel privileged to help someone else get rich.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Are you suggesting that if I went up to a cop and called them a violent thug it would be okay for them to shove me? Because I’m pretty sure that’s not what our legal system says.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Thank you to every Wisconsin voter who stood in line to vote. I am sorry you had to put your lives on the line to defend your right to vote. You are true Patriots. See you in November you rotten and soulless GOP.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Not all legitimately because he's sucking up workers surplus value###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Additionally, Israel is working to dismantle any regime in the ME that can mount an effective resistance to their rogue state belligerence. Israel will not rest until Iran regime is overthrown and it is using its puppet state (The US) to accomplish this. &#x200B; Much easier with a narcissistic, button pressing, President.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Congress should have no work perk that isn’t national law for every worker to have.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Making you quit by making your life miserable in the UK is called constructive dismissal and an employee can raise an unfair dismissal claim###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Wow, the delusion on show here is incredible. Funny you complain about being called a nazi, while advocating purges of your own party for those not loyal enough, how very fascist and authoritarian, and you think your the good guy? Ha!###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] It will backfire. The majority of Americans aren't supportive of mob rule. Also ordinary people are getting sick of violence and destruction.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Interesting read, thank you! But still, fuck anyone who wants to keep me from my life and not pay me for it, lol.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It doesn’t matter what their status was, she is a natural born US citizen. The “birther” angle is because Republicans are once again questioning the birth citizenship of a person of color, no coincidence they only have issues with black people’s citizenship, it’s because they are racists being racist.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I understand the sentiment comrade, I am guilty myself sometimes of divisive talk. We can all improve and we shoukd improve together###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I think you’re lost. This sub isn’t for bashing the working class, it’s for bashing the horrible system that treats them like machines and subjugated them. You can feel free to take your sociopathic bootlicking elsewhere###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Absolutely depends on your state- so if you own a firearm you gotta research your local laws. For me, I'm lucky enough to be in a pro-CCW, castle doctrine (with vehicle extension), stand your ground, and pro-defensive display state. If you decide that my possessions are worth more than YOUR life or my / my families life, everything is on the table and I'm not giving up an inch.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Preach comrade. Dont despair or feel hopeless. Life is good and beautiful and you are important and valuable. Quit if you can and reach out to friends family and comrades for emotional and material support. Fuck jobs. Fuck bosses. Fuck landlords. Fuck cops. Fuck their rotten world, remove the garbage from your shoulders and live fully and freely. I wish you best of luck friend stay strong###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] yeah i’m a suicidal fuck so i don’t care what happens to me but i don’t want to infect my family and i’m pretty sure a great deal of my coworkers are infected and are in denial###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I would submit that being "anti-abortion" has absolutely nothing to do with being "pro-life." It's pro-control. If it was pro-life in any way, they wouldn't hem and haw when the baby is actually born.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That is the ultimate sign of utter defeat... And it’s not even “just life,” it’s social construct that we ourselves enforce purely for the sake-of.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] OJ was found innocent of the murders by a court of a law is he innocent? Burdick V United States clearly says that a pardon carries an imputation of guilt and is basically a confession. so yes if they accept a pardon they are saying "I did it"###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I genuinely believe neoliberalism is beat back and wages rise and the welfare state is expanded or we find ourselves under full blown fascism. Communities of color already live under military occupation (it's how they're policed). The surveillance state is omnipresent already. Protests are already largely met with militarized police suppression. Maybe I'm just saying the masked will be lifted and the middle class will get to experience fascism too? But we're definitely in a spot where something will change. Whatever that looks like. The status quo cannot continue.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Holy shit it was like that before I left my job to finish my career. Truly depressing. That's no way to live, it's just tolerating misery and not being able to really enjoy anything anymore. Maybe most ideas of depression are tied to things like exhaustion and wanting to take a breath, pause.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yes, she’s not a Republican. She actually cares about ‘law and order’ instead of merely giving it lip service###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Laws are recourse for damage done to persons or property. Not to assuage your feelings about words.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Don't blame Joe his mind is gone. Blame his family for doing this to him. And just think of how fucked up the DNC is for using this moron knowing full well that his mind is shot.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] What sounds sexist is that you want women to accept men being in their restrooms. Why cant women have safe spaces?###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I have some [words of wisdom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9kRXh2wHCs) for you. &#x200B; Every time I go to shop I steal from enemies who steal from me, and from you if only you knew, then you would steal too###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Please skip the AMP and directly link to the article next time. There is no reason to support your Google advertising overlords if you can avoid it. https://washingtontimes.com/news/2020/dec/6/china-agents-us-government-helped-influence-policy/?__twitter_impression=true###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This makes me incredibly sad. I hate spending the majority of my time at work just to live comfortably. I really wish the vast majority would wake up so we could change things. It's absolutely no way to live.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Why not teach the boys to be respectful to everyone regardless of who they are? What happened to Boy Scouts? First, they allow girls. Now, this? Seems like they are creating a generation of SJWs.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I think that housing is a basic human right that society has an obligation to supply everyone with. Money is fraudulent and the uber rich are complicit in crimes against humanity 🤷‍♂️###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The whole thing really went to shit real quick whenever the whole "nerd" thing went mainstream, and just became yet another avenue for upper class douchebags to make a fuckton of money while getting to keep bullying lower class "nerds" that they employ See: mark zuckerberg, bill gates, steve jobs, etc###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Let's be fair. Nobody could have guessed that sending workers exposed to the virus back to work in close quarters would result in even more of them getting sick and dying. That's not obvious. You need to be some sort of swami to see tye future like that. /s###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Don't think of it as stiffing your landlord of something they are entitled to. Their "entitlement" is based on them "owning" your apartment. Landlords are a holdover from feudalism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What do you mean? You don’t *like* being a type of natural resource that rich people can extract money from? Like water, we are the little natural springs of capital flow, trickling money uphill towards the giant financial oceans of the corporate rich. Nature is so beautiful!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Protesting is a civic duty and part of a healthy society, anyone who would abridge your right to do so are reasons to protest###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hell at this point I'm rooting for these rioting assholes. The mayors of these cities that allow this crap need to get a taste of their own medicine.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Regardless of your political beliefs, you don’t advocate beheading others with different beliefs. That exactly what this sick lady did.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Purity]###[Not Confident] thats how work SHOULD be honestly, but our system is per-hour so you bet your ass selfish CEOs are gonna milk as much out of their minimum wage employees as possible.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Corporatism and capitalism are the same thing. You are describing younger years of capitalism. Not so easy to just revert back to that as it required the exploitation of black people and still requires imperialism to some degree.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Recounts just add to the embarrassment of Trump and solidifies the integrity of the process###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm losing alot of respect for chris Wallace with his feigned stupidity. Critical race theory is a radical extremist racist hateful thing###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] We always make the joke about how they shuffle the deck and pull out a new card to declare something racist. At some point you'd think they run out of cards, but they never do.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] It’s not a “revolution” tho. They have the media, and a large amount of people on their side. If anything WE’RE the revolution###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Can you elaborate a bit more on this? I remember when I was in highschool, there was the obvious sexism/racism jokes that many young males make just to act all "cool". Is it possible that it's just more of that or is it truly genuine rightward movement of the white male Gen Z demographic?###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Wait, let me get this straight: your nation is collapsing into fascism, and your problem is with the rioters and instigators who are fighting fascism? This is why liberalism is a suicidal ideology - you can lead someone to the realization that their nation is in full collapse and they will _still_ insist that only nonviolent resistance can possibly be justified... It would be breathtakingly hilarious if people weren't already dying because of it.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] None of that means that he deserves to be murdered or imprisoned without trial or representation on bullshit charges. I don't understand how you could possibly defend that.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Is that not what motivated conservatives? “Burn down” Globalism, Big Government, Immigration? A palpable sense of lacking political representation isn’t unique to any political ideology.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] 'I think capitalists are loathsome parasites that exploit working class people.' 'Why don't you just become that thing you hate?' Great idea, dipshit.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah they all want hyper social normies that they find likeable. If you are ugly, socially awkward, have non normie interests or whatever they won't even consider hiring you. I swear many times I could tell they didn't hire me because they didn't like me or my face and I wouldn't fit in their clique of coworkers.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Bernie is truly living the American dream. In what other country can a talentless, lazy piece of shit like Bernie own 3 houses, be a senator and write a book? Certainly not in Cuba or Venezuela###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah, the sad part is, these same democrats that are leaving will move to the burbs (where I am) and push for the same policies and types of leaders that encouraged and allowed these riots to happen.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Glorification of a culture that rejects education, encourages violence and fathering kids out of wedlock, rejecting the idea that working at McDonalds is good enough you've gotta slang dope and die young, and a complete disrespect for people of other races, and even their own. It would probably help if they were respectful to police, but I can see the argument that it's a two way street. I feel like when you're polite with a cop, most of the time they're polite back, but even as a white guy I've met some asshole cops.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] “A just strike back at executive overreach.” Governor/mayor/President does something they dislike? Executive overreach. Regulator enforces rules they don't like? Regulatory overreach. Legislation/legislature does something they dislike? Legislative overreach. Lose a court case they *really* wanted to win to support a warped view of the law? This is where they mix it up: Activist Judges.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Just because it’s normal in other areas to have kids to take care of you in old age doesn’t mean it still isn’t selfish. Those kids grow up and may want to travel or are very busy but the point is, these kids are also people. They may want to pursue their own adventures, whatever that is, but because they have to take care of their elders, they can’t. Having to give that up to take care of parents is a selfish act placed on the child, even when it is tradition.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I worked no overtime, 55-60 hours a week at Little Caesars for years, working 6 days a week. The most I was ever paid was 28k a year pre tax. Simon Bageus was a slave driver to us. I wish I had sued him for unpsid overtime, but I haven't worked there in over five years. He owns 5 stores in Jscksonville Florida. And is rich off exploited labour###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Yes, poor people are often jealous that they have to starve while the rich hoard resources for no reason. Sometimes they do get so hungry they cry. What the fuck is your point?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What?! Are you telling me that the military will now allow transgender people to willingly enlist, protect the Constitution, and possibly even die for their country?! What's next? A woman Vice Pres....oops. Never mind.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] It's cause they're full of shit. People who surround themselves with guns do it because they're cowards and desperately want to feel safe. They're not guarding against "government tyranny", they're trying to protect their bubble from a changing world. I would never count on those cowards to do anything except when there's no possible way they could experience any consequences from it.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] All his guests are minorities. He must be the worst "racist" ever.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Not to mention Title IX protections, since it’s such a bigoted and outdated law as to acknowledge the biological sexual binary. That Supreme Court decision this week was an absolute miscarriage of justice, we just can’t see the effects yet###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Aaaaannd that's what brainwashing looks like. 1. Tell people the information you'd like to indoctrinate them with. 2. Tell them how they are going to feel about this new information. 3. Tell them there will be initial resistance to accepting it. Normalize it. 4. Create the illusion of moral and ethical failure for continuing to resist. 5. Tell them how their behavior must change in light of it. 6. Recruit them to propagate the lies. 7. Enjoy your new cult.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] If it's racist against white people, then they'll consider it brave and standing up against the majority.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Knowing that human stupidity has existed throughout history (human sacrifices, witch-hunt, feudalism, slavery, hating each other because of minor biological differences (racism)), I’m not one to expect the best out our species, unfortunately. Maybe we’ll be lucky and bear witness to an alien society (that might kidnap us) that actually knows how to treat their own properly.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] LOFL. ‘A fifth of the black population voted for trump, that’s because those people are racist.’ Sounds retarded, but ok.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Jfc, it's nice to just hear a measured response about constitutional power and science! But I'm feeling generous and I'll give the traitorous, racist, compulsive lying, malignant narcissist, rapist, existential threat to American democracy the benefit of the doubt, and wonder if his quote refers to the Democratic house passing a law - "they." For the record I'd bet there's constitutional authority for a national mask law from Congree or executive order.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] they arent Secret police they are fucking federal agents. This isnt the fucking gestapo###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I can’t imagine being a single issue voter to such an extent that it threatens to upend an entire functioning democracy.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I have done sex work as a survival strategy. I’m not talking OF or cam work. There is nothing liberating in that industry. It is the self-imposed re-enactment of trauma and abuse, full stop. I’m all for decriminalizing sex work (sex workers) for the purpose of protecting individuals but to pretend that there is something noble or empowering about engaging in it is unequivocally a lie. Woke culture and people with no personal stake in the game are gaslighting women into giving up their agency. It’s truly astonishing.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] That's correct. After a sufficiently high basic income is in place, work becomes pretty much voluntary. Wages for undesirable work increase; wages for desirable work decrease. And a minimum wage law, at that point, would just be removing from the economy any job that people happened to want to do, for not very much money.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Why take government assistance as a church? What biblical justification can be provided for doing such a thing? I ask as a pastor. There’s no way I’d ever accept government funding for our church. None. Zip. Zero.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Rather sounds like you're trying to glorify suffering there friend. That's very Christian of you.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm *personally* antinatalist for myself because I have bad genes for colorectal cancer and depression and heart disease. I also have pretty severe ADHD. So between my fear of being a bad father, and the fear of passing on lots of bad genes to inflict on my child, I feel it's better to let healthier people have kids. I guess it's sort of a eugenecist approach. But the thing is I'm not judging or making decisions for anyone else. Just me.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Someone who plays pretend all day for work shouldn't make this much money anyway.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Now this is truly stupid. What attorney in their right mind would say something so completely contrary to the judicial process? You don’t get to tell the other person to make your argument for you. That’s your responsibility. This is seriously turning into an utter shit show. It was humorous at first and now it’s just really sad.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Well you're welcome to have your opinion, but I never said I didn't want to work, I simply said I didn't want to spend the majority of my time at work. That's a big difference. I'm not saying what you keep thinking I'm saying. However, we definitely do deserve much more. I'm a teacher and most of my colleagues have second jobs. We all went to school to get this job and in no way should we be working this hard just to be struggling.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Ok. But who decides who has to keep working to support everyone else while they just take? What form of compensation could the workers be given if money is useless? I am 100% for tearing down and starting over but like how would this work beyond a pie in the sky concept?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] They’ve read the documents but they don’t care. Racist sympathizers know that the confederacy=slavery but they want to appear progressive. Rewriting history is the epitome of Gaslighting and complete insults to those who suffered from it and fought against it. I always thought them to be treasonous and the original anti-American and terrorist group.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Loyalty,Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] They do no work and have convinced everyone that they are the ones who most deserve its rewards!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] It’s pretty maddening and disgusting to see, more so than sad. Pathetic and unpresidential for sure, in spades no less.###politics###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] I left my first job because no matter how productive we were we were paid the same. Our department hit all of our goals so they just raised the goals to avoid giving us bonuses/raises. Our reward for hard work was just more work, screw that!###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Confident] Story of my life. Btw isnt it great that we teach teenagers and young adults to tolerate negative work environments and normalize bullshit that most rational adults would never put up with? Cant imagine any negative mental health effects from that###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Except people get all kids of shit free, aka all inherited wealth, ownership of assets, etc. Its non sense talk to justify keeping people poor.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] That’s the only way out of all this bullshit. Non compliance and impeachment for the dictators.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Kind of pisses on the Republican ~~motto~~ brainwashing that we're "*hated for our freedom*," huh? We incarcerate more of our population than any other country in the world, and let corporations pay them pennies on the dollar to enrich their shareholders (*or solitary; what a choice!*) and take away these "employees'" rights to vote for the rest of their lives. Sounds like freedom to me! /s###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Holy shit this girl is so sweet, I'm so sad that she was treated badly. What's wrong with humanity? How did we get to this stage of violence, hatred? Hope her next job is better, of course, but never forget capitalism is the root problem.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Fuck everything about this. Instead of internalizing this shitty system we should be planning a revolution.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I can't imagine how hard it's to see, breathe a d move I this monstrosity. Not to mention humiliating. That poor woman.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Idk how this works so I might be talking out of my ass, but shouldn’t we be enforcing laws/criminalizing such blatant misinformation? At best, it perpetuates deluded beliefs that fuel anger, hatred and violence. At worst, it indoctrinates people into another alternate dimension and we get people like Trump elected into positions of power. If the incoming Biden admin could somehow fashion that into an actual law, I feel it could nullify the R propaganda that has gotten, let’s face it, downright dangerous and unethical. But it’s probably much more complex than this so we’ll see.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] She said "all lives matter racist trump supporters". So if you say all lives matter you're a racist? It really is turning into black lives better###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I mean they *need* it if their goal is to completely disrupt democracy and act as their own state with no repercussions or accountability.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] The Supreme Court won’t touch this bet. And if they are conservative, they are really going to go against Trump because they really adhere to the strict interpretation of the Constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hmmmm. Which do racists hate more: when Black Americans exercise their First Amendment or Second Amendment rights?###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Political parties and electoralism doesn’t do shit. ONLY violent uprising can change things.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Republicans can be as tearful as they want, but they are 100% responsible for Trump. The years they spent demonising anything and anyone to their left, the propaganda they push in conservative media and the hatred they have cultivated for their perceived enemies, all of that could only have one outcome, the rise of populist authoritarian. And the Republicans who actually have power have stayed complicit and silent with every new outrage. After this election, assuming we oust Trump, you can bet they will want to continue business as usual pretending they didn’t just bring our democracy to the precipice.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Or any Democrat really. They reveal their contempt for women in so many ways, from backing Jacob Blake to calling for more Muslim immigration.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Apparently paying your employees a decent salary is literal slavery now. Fuck outta here, neolib.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Been like that and worse. Exposure is the only thing that limits tyrants. Exposure to mass disapproval. A millionaire and billionaire doesn't feel tweets or shares. They feel tomatoes thrown by locals at the nice things they have or have on.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Talking with HR always feels dealing with the police They're both class traitors who serve capital.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Not being discriminated against Being protected from hate crimes Having equal opportunity in college admissions and the job market And overall cracking down on anti white racismm everything I listed are things that the left would oppose doin###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] *Jaime [Lannister] reached for the flagon to refill his cup. "So many vows...they make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Keep his secrets. Do his bidding. Your life for his. But obey your father. Love your sister. Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the gods. Obey the laws. It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or the other.”* ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings His full monologue from the TV show about [the Mad King's plan to burn all of King's Landing](https://www.reddit.com/r/gameofthrones/comments/1dbi8h/s3e5_spoilers_jaimes_monologue/) is also relevant.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] In some ways this is good - they can’t pay a 30k annual salary and then have someone working 60 hour weeks, Buut I suppose there are downsides to not being a salaried employee as far as how they are ranked in a company structure (P1, P2, etc.. if they do that sort of thing).###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] >Well, that's going to be really inconvenient for us. What he really means here, of course, is "inconvenient for me personally." Honestly, it just reads like that boss is trying to play a game of how much control he can keep despite you no longer technically working for him. I'd just ghost him and move on.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Typical "rules are for thee and not for me. Means justify the ends" bullshit.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This reminds me very strongly of the shitty kind of (that is abusive) parents who demand that their children worship them like gods for things like food or clothing and put them through hell for shit that they have no power to improve on.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] We can't work more, but we can work less. If my boss gets paid 380 times more than me, and let's say he works 24/7, then for a fair distribution of income, I would have to work 4 minutes every day while keeping my normal pay. I'd be OK with that.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] That was me. The thing is, in our culture it is the first question people ask when they meet you. They judge you based on your job and treat you accordingly. I know people with respected careers on paper but they're fucking sociopaths.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Hi you might remember me from "I'm gonna pay the absolute lowest salary the law will allow because fuck you"###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Some of these politicians and commentators taking offense to Biden calling out white supremacy should be given I <3 racism shirts.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] authoritarian rule by a far-right demagogue whose support is built on the fear and hatred of specific groups of people, no? sounds like Le Pen to me. oh and don't forget the Vichy apologism###neoliberal###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Dismissing and marginalising points of view as irrational doesnt solve the issue. You cannot, as you have argued, dismiss these opinions as sexism and prejudice when the issue itself was brought up through macrons actions. There needs to be absolute explanations, and reasoning, for their appointment. It could very well be that exactly 50% of the people considered the best for their job were women, but mentioning gender parity only muddies the water with regards to this. People are demanding transparency, not men in these positions. Again, its not sexism, or irrational. ###worldnews###French politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Le Parti Socialiste is the Hollande's party. Hollande was a very unpopular President, so that explains in part why the Party is unpopular. Besides, Hamon, the Socialist candidate who won the Primary elections, was not endorsed by a lot of old Socialist representatives, who preferred endorsing Macron. In my opinion, this treason is responsible for Hamon's very weak score.###worldnews###French politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Really insane? LIke "not my president" insane? Starting riots and contesting democracy while writing "protect democracy" on transparent? Lets see how Le Pen supporters react to the loss and draw conclusions then yourself. ###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] No no no. The whole family has been sent back to Kosovo, and she did not want to leave her family. Controversy was about: 1) The way she has been 'caught': she was at school while her parents were arrested, so police waited for her at school exit, 2) She was fully integrated, French speaking and good at school. That was such a shock for French people that Francois Hollande, our President at that time, made a public announcement: 'Leonarda Dibrani can come back, alone.' Ok, too late, but don't say she has been deported alone. ###europe###French politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] It's the year 20XX in France. Melenchon is President, and the highest marginal tax rate is 100%. Economists and Arthur Laffer say to Melenchon, "lowering taxes will raise revenues!" But the commies respond "haha dumb conservatives, tax cuts don't pay for themselves." Commies start sharing Goolsbee memes making fun of people who'd lower taxes. Melenchon passes a bill increasing the marginal tax rate to 110%.###neoliberal###French politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] actually it is helping a lot. if you leave your crystal forecast chamber you probably realize that there is no way le pen gets elected, france is still france. it's all about disguise and deception to make people worry and find ways to implement rules and laws, that at least hold the status quo for some people. europeans are slowly realizing what the union is providing and start to appreciate it.###europe###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The Rothschild conspiracy has no basis in reality, working for a bank doesn't make you evil. Globalism is a buzzword, also not being a hardcore nationalist doesn't mean you aren't patriotic. Patriotism is love for one's country and nationalism is an ideology. There is no proof that Macron has committed treason.###europe###French politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] >Investigators are looking into possible misuse of public funds after a French newspaper alleged that Fillon’s Welsh-born wife, Penelope, was paid €500,000 (£430,000) over eight years as his parliamentary assistant for work she did not perform. It is not illegal for French politicians to employ spouses or members of their family, but there is an obligation for them to carry out the job.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Absolutely hilarious that right wing populists hate Macron for "being shady" when their only evidence is that he started at the bottom and worked his way up to success. Ironic that "the establishment" is their friend when it suits them.###worldnews###French politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Anyone who thinks that Trump or Le Pen are going to round up gays and minorities in concentration camps is delusional. Yes, it's completely delusional to think that a man who wants to end all muslim immigration and to set up a muslim registry might have xenophobic views (or, at least, might want to implement xenophobic policies).###europe###French politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. You don’t have a partner, you have a dependent. If she doesn’t want to pay rent to you and contribute to household expenses, perhaps it’s time she move out and pay rent to someone else.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] it's called gender affirmation, not a sex change. also, what was the underlying theme of the movie? THINGS ARE DIFFERENT NOW THAT YOU'RE BACK FROM SPACE. and hey, guess what, one of those different things is that LGBT people are no longer forced to hide who they are for fear of retribution. the bigheads are married. why does a straight couple get to be represented in a cartoon but a trans person doesn't? by your logic, why have visual storytelling medium at all if no one needs to see themself on a screen?###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] He loved her and if she cheated on him she took that love and threw it in the toilet and flushed it. Everything WAS great until she was unfaithful. To try and deflect to the guy that was cheated on is pretty disgusting. That is, if it turns out she did in fact cheat.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I always had this feeling that moronic bullies with no sense of empathy are a huge catalyst for these shootings. I am glad you got the help you needed, and we need more awareness for these kinds of things.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wow, That’s pretty heartless. That child didn’t ask to be conceived. Why should he/she be punished for your carelessness? Is it because she has a 3 year old child?###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA, it’s not even your money! You’re gonna need to be a lot more reasonable if your situation of him paying for you is gonna work, surely?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] > have female friends who have had similar encounters like this one and they felt so uncomfortable and unsafe that they dropped the class it happened in. That is so awful, I was shocked at how brazen and shameless he was. It seemed beyond simply a "doesn't think before speaking" problem. Is this really that common for young adults to do in front of an entire class? (I'm not that much older than the undergrad age group myself and I don't think I ever saw anything nearly this bad in a public setting.)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] But now it will cost your child a fortune to get an education. Student debt can rack up so fast. You said yourself that they’ve kicked students out for their sexuality before (which alone, is fucking unacceptable). Which means there’s a chance she COULDN’T have even gone there. If i was in your shoes i’d take whatever steps i had to in order to pay for the school SHE chooses. And if she chooses to cut contact with you after this i wouldn’t blame her. You don’t deserve to have a child.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Instead of making room at the table for people who are typically excluded, it's like some of us try to force them to dance on top of the table. (- sincerely, someone who has had to get over having the best of intentions)###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] she wasnt giving you your basic needs, mental and emotional health are basic needs too###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Actually I wouldn't be surprised if husband and his parents thought that was something you seriously shouldn't ever do. Racism against Asians isn't taken nearly as seriously and is much more casually joked about. I don't really get how a lot of people don't get that just because one race is more outspoken about racism that being racist to other races still isn't okay.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] As a customer, I disagree. I'd rather eat floor food than wait. But I'm also gross in general so I certainly don't speak for everyone###confession###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] NTA this sounds like some low level manipulation. Don’t allow others to dictate what you do.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That’s a bit shitty. I had a similar number to the local cinema for years so I used to print out the timings each week and keep them by the phone because I quite enjoyed helping and sometimes it was quicker than a confused conversation about what number they called vs what they should have called. It’s not nice to be mean to people. It’s not like they didn’t it on purpose.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] She is putting what she sees as a real child ahead of the (please excuse me, OP) defective one, and not even "real" family. In truth, the one that needs help comes first over an unborn, who will neither know nor care if the nursery is up to Home Beautiful standards.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Nta- seriously need to re-evaluate this relationship. He’s abusive and out of touch. You deserve much better.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] This! I'm so sorry you are going through this. Regardless of your decision (and it is YOUR decision) please seek counseling for your own mental wellbeing.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Dude, love based on situation is not love. I'm sorry you had to go through your life with your family never truly loving you. I don't believe they truly do now. I hope the partner you speak of marrying loves you properly. I know it may be hard to escape them, but you need to find away to seperate yourself from all of them. That toxic mentality will only continue to suck the happiness away from you.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'd phrase that as potential abuse/neglect rather than as being spoiled. I would consider bringing CPS in if parents won't correct this.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] I know a fair bit about dissociative disorders and they are not easily medicated, there is no medication that specifically treats dissociation itself. Usually medications treat comorbidities like anxiety or depression but not the actual dissociation. I don't think there is anything wrong with expecting him to pitch in and obviously he is capable but these sorts of comments do make you seem like an AH. You should really research a little more about it before you make comments like this. I hope your husband considers therapy, CBT can be really effective for dissociative disorders.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] it’s starting to amaze me how many ppl think my mom is absolutely nuts. i honestly just thought everyone’s mom was this controlling. i’m starting to rethink that###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Its seems scary now but just imagine she will see her mom as a bad ass who doesnt take shit from anyone, man or woman, and she will embody those traits if you instill them in her. You can make sure she grows up and sees what a healthy example of adult relationships look like and wont settle for anything less :) You got this, i believe in you girl!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] If you think about it, having empathy and compassion as well as the ability to reason is what separates us from animals. For people with no empathy or compassion, they are one step closer to being an animal.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] All of this is called good parenting, which teenagers don’t always appreciate. Limits and boundaries set with reason and love are healthy and important. Absolutely NTA###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] INFO: I'm assuming these surprise pocket checks are being carried out by your immediate managers. Are they being compelled to do this by higher up staff? Or is it largely of their own election to enforce this rule?###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] To the people who forgot what this subreddit is about: No one asked you who you think did what and why. The OP is trying to figure out how to keep having a relationship with her family and grandkids after an intense situation, that might lead to one of her family members going to jail. Forget your lust for drama and honestly try to help. How would you feel if you were in a similar situation and instead of people helping you, they argue about facts that they don't possess.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA. Pets need to be mutually agreed upon. Like respect needs to be a mutual thing. If you get another cat you are showing both a lack of respect and an increase in selfishness.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] No because if this was flipped it would still be a child getting groomed, and the fact that your condoning a grown man want to fuck a girl he's know since she was little who he watched grow up is sick and you need help###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Taking the central point of both sides is only reasonable if both sides have equal merit.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Don’t stay with someone out of fear of not being good enough man. You sound very nice, hardworking, sharing, and empathetic. Lots of people would love to have a partner with those traits.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] My nephew had cerebral palsy, pretty bad. But if anyone said that shit to me at his funeral, I would have given them a Glasgow kiss. I’m sorry people were like that to you.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Because men ogling are greasy perverts. And women ogling are empowered and independent.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] OP DMed me with this: “If you’re not gonna actually help and be positive the fuck off hard from my posts.” So that’s the type of person we’re dealing with here, FYI. Good luck to you, OP. You seem hateful and miserable. Please don’t drag other people down with you.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Your claim was that infidelity is mutually exclusive to the capacity to care for children, that's not the same as parental separation and the associated effect on child mental health. Why are you attacking this redditor with derogatory insults for contradicting comments? It's not necessary and you are also contradicting yourself###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] There isn't as much aid available to people with wealthy parents (determined via FAFSA). The terms will also be worse. The assumption is that their parents can assist due to their wealth.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Things like therapy have limited spots and spaces. They don’t suggest people do them if they don’t believe they will benefit. They don’t just send everyone because then those that need it can’t do it. Korean or not, physical harm is physical harm. You may have your reasons for justifying it, but your daughter obviously doesn’t follow those reasons and it has impacted her. Just because you say “cultural reasons” doesn’t magically protect her from the harm that it’s caused. She deems it abusive, and your cultural reasons aren’t enough to remove that.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I think the most important thing in this topic is that we cannot forget or excuse ANYONE of this type of behaviour. However, it is getting harder to talk about women doing inappropriate things because many women will just flip in back to “Men do it far more than women” ... Thanks for the added feedback and your post!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You need to get your mental health checked man, go see a therapist or a professional so you won't have to abuse/hurt her again, or do something like this to another girl. Good luck on your future endeavours OP.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Don't let anyone judge you my dude. There's no more practical way to defend your virginity!###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] honestly this post signifies why the patriarchy and sexism is so prevalent today. if we don't call out other people's sh***** thinking, they're def gonna teach it to their kids and the cycle only continues.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Very true. IMO, emotional cheating is worse than purely physical. And to reiterate: SHE TRIED TO KICK YOU OUT. Wtf.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Your friend is disgusting. Tell her bf the truth. He deserves it. What happened was rape!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Press charges and be sure police inform the FBI so he can be added to the list they keep of animal abusers. Stay safe!###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Man, this shook me reading it. This is such a traumatic thing to have had happen to you. I am so sorry. That person doesn’t deserve any of your guilt or feelings toward anything. You deserve restitution, which is what those laws are for. Then, if you get it or not, try to move on and heal, and never speak to this person again.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] NTA. It’s a tough one though, because you don’t want your daughter to miss out on her dad, but you also want her to have someone consistent in her life. Since he hasn’t proven himself to be able to accept this responsibility, you need to protect her. Only other option would be to let him come around as a friend, but he needs to earn that privilege.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] YTA. You brought your son into the world to nurture him and help him grow, not to judge him. If he asks you not to tell your husband, then don't. He's nearly an adult, anyway. You can be Christian and still accept and love your son. Try it.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] I hope if employees get trouble/fired not in this room otherwise might cause trauma lol###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] I think an apology to your old roommates is in order. What you did merits a confession and apology. Everyone deserves forgiveness including you, and I hope they give that you you. You need to tell them what you did. They deserve that. I understand you were depressed, but that does not excuse ejaculating on someone’s food or urinating on and destroying personal property. A confession is an absolute must.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] That broke my heart. I can’t imagine doing any of this stuff to my son. Just the thought makes me want to cry.###nostalgia###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Your mum sounds like addicted to shopping and she is spending more than she has, you could suggest to he/ your father therapy but you need to stop enabling her addiction###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] Sounds exactly like a friend of mine who thinks he's a brilliant leader and everyone looks up to him, but in reality he really isn't that special.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I can't even wrap my head around how fucked up and cruel this comment is.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] What guarantees adoptive parents would have been loving? That the child wouldn’t suffer###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Not Confident] You realize that if you actively discriminate/boycott against gay weddings simply because they’re gay, that makes you homophobic and no amount of saying you aren’t will change that.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] As a woman I could never excuse this girls disgusting behavior. You don't do this to someone you love. Its manipulative.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Tipping for takeout is stupid unless you’re giving it to the cooks. Why should we pay 15% more to the person who handed us a bag.###confession###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] How is that hot? Piss is also 95% water but best believe most people won't find it how piss on someone unprompted during a blowjob or sex. It was disgusting to him and he made it clear that he didn't like it. Must he keep that to himself because you equate that to swallowing? (just because they're both body fluids doesn't make them the same). What's wrong with you?###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity]###[Not Confident] He supports extreme right wing views and openly advocates violence against LGBT+ people, POC, and women and posts his views on facebook all the time###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] "their wives tend to become more reserved in bed..." This is sampling bias to support a sweeping generalization which is furthering sexism. Scan this sub for women complaining about men's lack of sex drive to realize that.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Equality]###[Not Confident] This. It was totally uncalled for. Butch lesbians aren't gross. They're human beings and don't deserve to be disrespected just because OPs ex has a disgusting porn addiction.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] I went through that 6 weeks ago today. Good luck, and im here if you need a blind ear. Hugs!###confession###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Idk why but you seem like a super put together person who is having a bad day right now and I want you to know you're not alone. I'm just an internet stranger but I'm sending you a bunch of good vibes.###relationship_advice###Everyday Morality###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] But the whole reason tipping is a social custom is because wait staff aren't paid minimum wage. Thats why advocates have been trying to get restaurants to pay them a livable wage, which it looks like they do in OPs area. So if they are being paid a minimum wage then there is no need to tip.###AmItheAsshole###Everyday Morality###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The rich can't survive without our sweat so they would try to protect us to a certain extent but without any significant change in the status quo.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The ambiguous language in the text will allow for America's already tyrannical anti-Christ government to force churches to support abortions and birth control and possibly ordain women.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Who cares, the cop murdered him. Prosecute him and the rioters for committing crimes.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They all appear to be outstanding citizens and supporters of freedom and democracy. Particularly suspect #3 with the, “I just ripped a fat bowl of meth” look. Actual lunatics attempting to destroy history and dismantle western tradition as we know it. Defund Marxism. Fuck BLM.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] "why would fans boo a moment of unity?" Because that's what the national anthem is suppose to be, you Marxist asshole!###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] [When law is immoral, to break it becomes the most moral course of action](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegalism) We live in a society where "put people on the street if they can't make rent, let them starve to death, then call them lazy" is considered a legitimate career path. I ain't personally robbing banks, but if someone hurt by capitalism wants to go take their mortgage out of one at gunpoint, I'm not going to pretend that individual's use of force is less legitimate than the bank's use of force.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] You do realize quotas and affirmative action make it so that less experienced minorities can get into the same position as white people with less work.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Government will always choose self preservation/aggrandizement over its citizens and duties. It is why over 200 years ago, people sought to limit the power of the government they were making###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The world is truly globalized and this nationalistic, America first attitude has got to fucking go. Or they could at least actually believe it and try to help Americans but what the fuck do I know.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] I had to delete my Facebook. So many people I’ve known for years Saying “if you voted for Trump, you are awful, the worst, etc etc” Damn man, whatever happened to loving people even if you have differences?###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yep. The nerve to take the hour in the middle of the day that you need to take a breather and eat and not count that toward my hours. Bitch, I am out here tired and hungry because you are making me do things. You should be paying me to be out of my house AND paying for my food.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Heaven forbid I do anything but be society's productive little minion, even now. Fuck off, capitalism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I can hear Mc Turtle now. "Only the supreme court can decide constitutional matters"###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’m not a Bezos fan, but at least he created his business. The Walton siblings did fuck all but donate their inheritance to Republicans who would cut their taxes.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I don't know why they bother with the pledge anyway, Democrats have nothing but contempt for this nation.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This. The libertarians in r/capitalismvsocialism literally believe one's worth on this planet is defined as their transactional value. Their concept of cartesian existence is strictly financial.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] White supremacists is the new alt right, which was the old racist. Same baseless insult.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] I would say the opposite and you have it backwards. The Dems have taught people to hate fellow citizens and told them that the only solution is more government. We should absolutely distrust the government.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Financial and material wealth in the modern age has never been an accurate measurement of an individual’s labor skills and work ethic. Personal connections almost always far outweigh all other determining factors in the directions and outcomes of one’s life.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Everyone learns a trade, wages plummet. Square one. You are dumb as shit. Capitalism is a pyramid scheme. It is only sustainable with literal slavery. Ask yourself honestly if white people could afford to live if 100% of their purchases were of products exclusively and solely produced in their own countries.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I mean isn't that implied, if you own the fruits of your labour - you have the freedom to do whatever you want with them?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] The old adage: “praise your employees publicly; discipline them privately”###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She’s much more than just a BLM activist. A strong progressive pushing for economic justice too!###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] My point is that labor should be voluntary and not coerced. Liberated in other sense. If a person wants to cook either for himself or others he should be able to do that without any external pressure.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think it's because they hate the moral code by which Christians are supposed to abide. They want to free-for-all where any behavior is accepted. In other words, anarchy.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I agree that it does affect other people. But, you didn't have any say in being created and you do not owe anything to anyone. Having children and then killing yourself is a different story, but assuming you do not, you do not have any obligation not to kill yourself. Not everyone is going to enjoy life, a significant amount of people don't, and nobody should ever be forced to keep on living when they want to die.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Idk, I’m more disgusted at his executive order that killed thousands of elderly people in nursing homes###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] you’re right. let’s erase hundreds of years of moral superiority, respect for the rule of law and our self respect and act exactly like the terrorists.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] He’s essentially saying Jews are white and don’t experience racism... because they don’t, there is literally word for that. This is such racist trash.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] When republicans stop trying to actively take away the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Ideas ain't worth shit if you don't fight for your cut of the pay. And yes, capitalists would prefer you commit violent crimes in the process. Corporations are just gangs with legal departments.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It’s also disrespectful for your dying wish if true to undermine the constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] actually capitalism is the cancer, the GOP are just people enriching themselves at the expense of our democracy, bending the rules to make them cater more towards capital and less toward the working man. that's all it's ever been. That and racism. the fact that they have so many poor followers is a shame###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] Be grateful for that. Some states' governors are willing to sacrifice innocent children just to prove a narcissist right, no matter the human cost.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] we always think the grass is greener on the other side. its all fucked up. we need to try fix things where we plant our feet. then the green grass grows....###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yes, for the most part. You are just a cog in a machine. The majority of managers are only concerned with getting the work done as efficiently as possible. Your personal fulfillment or career growth is not a concern.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I'm sorry to hear that. People shouldn't treat each other that way over trivial little things—especially janitors, always be respectful of the janitors. I don't think most people in a university environment realize how much you guys actually do.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Remember Christianity is not a democracy it is more akin to an authoritarian dictatorship. Not saying that to be disrespectful just pointing out something that could explain why many Christians seem to be ok right now and accepting of that form of government.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Having their hands tied by superiors, who know full well that VIOLENT anti-police counter protesters would show up and start shit. And the cops couldn’t even defend the people that came to defend them? That’s fucking disgusting. Fuck whoever gave the order###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Any work environment is soft tyranny. It is beyond ridiculous that an employee should fear an adult threatening to write a 'disciplinary report' which is essentially a stern lecture from a pseudo parent. Fear by way of authority...seems to be in direct contrast to the pursuit of happiness.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] As with most things, increased government control made college tuition incredibly worse.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] BuT hE eArNeD iT! WhY dO yOu HaTe RiCh PeOpLe?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This really isn't a fair argument imo. Plenty of people either don't have the education or ability to achieve high skill jobs - and that's okay. They still deserve to live a comfortable life without fear of poverty/eviction. Robotics and automation is meant to liberate people, not condemn them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] We are not to make that judgement, that is between them and God, we all live in sin. Someday we all must answer to him and submit to his judgement.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] They've always been pro cop when when those cops are taking away American's rights.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is racism. No ifs and or buts about it.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Propaganda is good when it's for our cause. In this case, the culture in the US tends (maybe tended, now) to revere police similarly to how it worships the military. Cops are framed as putting their lives on the line to protect the peace and serve us, and they're literally called "heroes" very commonly. This meme isn't comprehensive but it targets that specific delusion effectively.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] It blows my mind how many people’s identity, sense of self worth and usefulness is tied to their employment###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Those indoctrinated into the wealth worship mindset don't realize that the top 5% should be covering 95% of raised tax revenue. That's how staggeringly unequal the income/assets gap is.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] They think "dressing professionally" will make you behave more "professionally" and take your work more seriously (obviously not true at the SVP level; I've witnessed firsthand), and they try to guilt you and shame you into doing what they want. How stupid do they think we are? 'Make fun of them. Maybe you'll hurt their feelings enough to get them to do what you say.' Work invading my home life absolutely disgusts me.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] >The dictionary is not attacking conservative views. **It's just doing its job.** Ignoring / distorting the science and biology is not one of them. Then again, those constructs are an inconvenience to the left. They don't want to act in good faith or maintain integrity -- they want to rule. ______ Oh, shocking. Resist the [leftist] and he shall flee.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm suggesting a system where companies are not more important than lives of real people. Because they aren't. I think we've lost our way as a society. Companies, money, profit.... don't really exist, it's just things we made up to simplify our lives. But somewhere along the way those thing became more important that the lives of people.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Feels really weird reading the original thread with basically every top post jumping to defend landlords or say this accomplishes nothing. Why do people feel like it's alright that housing is something not everyone will get? Why do they feel like it's alright to accept that there are enough houses for everyone but someone owns those houses so homeless people should just suck it? Sheeesh, it's like they're unable to see the world through any view that isn't capitalism and its fake, harmful meritocracy.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Somewhat Confident] You don't get to rob people who had nothing to do with slavery to satisfy people who were never enslaved. Your sick revenge fantasies should not be indulged.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Alternatively: 1. Seize the means of production 2. Guillotine the rich.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] Ah yes, I sure do love conserving rampant sexual degeneracy and deviancy, human trafficking rings, and the subversion and destruction of traditional family and societal structures. Fuck off neocon lolbert shill.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Nothing lazy about wanting more from life than being shackled by human-made social constructs. Fuck the system, indeed.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > They don’t even understand white privilege. "I can do what I want" sums it up pretty nicely.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] As a Canadian, I really don’t see how free healthcare counts as socialist. It’s really more of a requirement of survival.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Exactly...the Democrats are dealing with an internal hostile force that is endangering Americans. "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Just because you're working doesn't mean you're contributing. Look at hedge fund managers###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] To reward loyalty to the GOP and help the rich get richer at our expense. The owner of the company is a longtime GOP donor. Similar to the tiny companies or friends of trump who got millions upon millions of free handouts at taxpayers' expense for PPE or contracts they'd never be able to fulfill.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Democrats are experts at bureaucratic mismanagement. Politicians don’t listen to the people but to those with money financing their campaigns. Above all, these Democratic bureaucrats all follow marching orders from their top Democrat overlords in DC. Marching orders seem to be to shut the economy down so trump gets the blame. Sorry mayor, pelosi is not here to rescue you. Time to be his own man. NYC is a disaster. Own it, mayor.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] $15/hr minimum ain't shit if they don't even treat you with the bare minimum of dignity and human decency.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Somewhat Confident] > Anyways, maybe some miracle will happen That would be nice. If I was a cosmogonic architect I would interject the reality with miracles to uplift and surprise the sentient beings with profound benefaction. Why not, ya know?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Now this just makes me think that Abrahamic law as OSHA regulations. “We keep telling you that if you have foreskin, you’re at risk for your penis getting infected, dying, and having to be amputated. We’ve lost like 30 penises this quarter alone! You know what, let’s just make it mandatory and blame it on the higher ups. We’ll just tell them god requires it.”###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Dolly Parton’s fans range from Baptist church lady to Drag queen and you can see them singing together at her concerts. She’s always been outspoken about equality, for women, people of different races and especially a champion for LGBT people. This won’t stop anyone from loving her she’s tge great unifier###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Didn't the mayor of Chicago tell a dissident "watch your mouth, karen" Blatant entitlement/racism.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality,Authority]###[Not Confident] People clutching their pearls about rioting are obviously oblivious to America’s history Nearly every major event to change America for the better involved riots America was literally born out of a riot.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Especially cruel for autistic people who struggle heavily with things like eye contact and other social cues. Or just for more anxious people who may be perfectly capable once in the job but a bit socially awkward in interviews. Basically if you're not a confident outgoing extrovert you're just worthless scum and you don't deserve any kind of living. Why do people just accept all this shit as normal?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] > unless something changes, our consent to be governed is being revoked. US government and liberals everywhere: "iS tHaT a ThReAt?"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I couldn't live in those places in any good conscience. Great, I live in my utopia, but the planet is still being killed, billions are still being exploited, billions will still die of hunger, thirst, and preventable diseases. Socialism is an *international* movement, fucking off into the bush to sing kumbaya won't change anything.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We should impose martial/military law on illegals and give them a separate, much harsher legal system. They aren’t citizens, not even legal residents. They have no rights and are at the mercy of our government.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is not about who is entitled to vote, it is about including them in the census count that is used to decide seats in Congress by district.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Abolish capitalism, smash the state, burn the patriarchy, eat the rich.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] No, fuck that. Stoop to their level, punch them in the throat and then rub their faces in the mud. Being the “bigger man” and “taking the high road” has gotten us bent over and forced to take it. We need to fight for our beliefs and fight for our country before we wake up one day and it’s gone.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] of course its brainwashing. cultural hegemony. ideology works to help sustain a particular social structure. this is really depressing###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I’m ready. As soon as a workers riot happens i’ll be there.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Wow sorry to hear that. Is there any law preventing layoffs like that?###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We can disagree on policy but not basic human rights, Pence.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yes within the logic of capitalism, killing people to make money makes complete sense.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] She's calling out like ten people out of an entire Walmart. Is it really that hard to believe that ten people working at Walmart are racist or sexist and sexually harass people.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > I mean, what is stopping Trump from declaring an emergency and suspending elections? That’s not really how this works. Elections are handled at the state level. Trump can try to cancel the elections, but he has no mechanism for enforcing this. Short of deploying the military, to bar people from the polls, there is no mechanism by which the POTUS can just stop elections from happening.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] It's childish to not want to be under constant coercion and threat of starvation###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >There is a BIG difference between >children's dance/beauty culture and the >disgusting smut that was in that movie. Agreed. Child pageants are creepy and gross. But they don't actively set out to sexualize kids the way Cuties did###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Somewhat Confident] Here come the anti welfare chuds who demonise us all 24/7 no matter what Annoyingly enough I can’t even get on welfare thanks to the bureaucratic fucks in charge###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Anytime I recall someone saying "life's not fair," they were in the process of committing an unfair act for their personal benefit. It's like saying "everyone dies sometime" as an excuse for murder.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] It's not a democratic hoax. It is a GOP coup to retain power by any means necessary. We're sliding quickly toward fascism.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The problem is convincing the powers that be that we all deserve to live and prosper regardless of how much we are directly contributing to society.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] It makes small change, band aid fixes for gaping wounds made by systemic issues. Nonprofits can not and will not change the broken institutions and power structures of capitalism###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Capitalism, unfortunately being easy to replace doesn’t make you less important. We don’t pay people what they deserve just the lowest they possibly can.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] People just love to abuse and ignore those that they deem below them.. its sickening###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The only agenda Barrett has is upholding the values of the Constitution. It's almost as if that's what Supreme Court judges are supposed to do.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] That’s because minorities can’t afford free IDs and can’t find the library nor the DMV to get one if they could afford it. Does that sound racist? Well you’re the racist! It honestly sickens me to type that out but here we are and that’s what the left wants us to believe###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Revisionist history, destruction of symbolic statues are part and parcel of socialist/communist experiments. If that doesnt do it for ya, the BLM leaders are avowed Marxists, and if that doesnt do it for ya, there are revolts carrying the hammer and sickel flag.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] i love being on the tolerant, empathetic side of these issues, and i agree that it’s important for us not to lose sight of that, but we cannot conflate our empathy for weakness. an unwillingness to let fascists die is a weakness, we need them gone by any means necessary.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] it's absolutely disgusting. i loathe and despise how the workingclass is treated in this country. NOBODY should HAVE TO work.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] You hate working because of how labour and production is organized in this society. The name of the mode of organization of labour and production in this society is Capitalism. How is it that you hate work, yet see no problem whatsoever regarding the way in which work is organized?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] they want you productive because it means more $$ in their pockets. your happiness is unimportant to them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I don't know about others but i'm anti-work(more like anti-overwork) because I'm an anti-capitalist. The current form of capitalism is just ridiculous and exploitative. Most companies want you to work your ass off and want to pay you less. If you raise your voice you are simply fired. It's almost the same everywhere. If that doesn't give you depression i dont know what else will. oh..and dont forget all the bias of the top management and all that office politics.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] Thank you to every Wisconsin voter who stood in line to vote. I am sorry you had to put your lives on the line to defend your right to vote. You are true Patriots. See you in November you rotten and soulless GOP.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] LMAO is this real? From management? Always remember minimum wage minimum effort and when your bosses are concerned its always minimum###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. This law is the first law.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Preposterous notion. Were prisoners human, than our current for-profit prison system would amount to little more than neo-surfdom or even slavery! Good god, even our militarized law enforcement, captive judicial, or dark-money based political systems would be culpable in such a sweeping and widespread crime against humanity, one that would be perpetuated in order to foster racial divisions, ensure that incarcerating individuals could be made to be more profitable than educating them and then, ultimately, to maintain a permanent underclass of disposable people. I mean, can you even imagine!###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Not Confident] Is fucking ANYONE going to hold them accountable? Arrest these fucks tomorrow or laws mean absolutely nothing in this country and republicans have finally ratfucked America into submission.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Its even worse because Taylor herself literally didn’t do anything. No criminal connection and literally murdered in her sleep. Anything the boyfriend does shouldn’t inpact the fact that Breonna was unjustly killed and deserves justice.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Chicago police have their own black site where they take people they've taken and do god knows what to them. These are police acting upon American citizens. God only knows the horrors our government does to non citizens it wants to use to send a message to others.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The past three days here modding have been brutal. We have people in modmail saying they hope we and our families all get coronavirus and die. There are people making multiple comments here telling others to kill themselves. It's absolutely nuts.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Wow, the delusion on show here is incredible. Funny you complain about being called a nazi, while advocating purges of your own party for those not loyal enough, how very fascist and authoritarian, and you think your the good guy? Ha!###Conservative###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] We're so fucked! God I fucking hate Republicans. Can we vote to change their name to what they really are? Traitors?###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Economists call this [rent-seeking behavior.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent-seeking). If you can quantify it, paying lobbyists and financing campaigns is probably much cheaper than paying taxes or higher salaries/benefits to workers.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's so crazy how people are allowing themselves to become pawns of the DNC. They're the ones orchestrating these protests, using violence and intimidation to beat Americans into submission. Their insatiable lust for power caused their party to abandon all semblance of morality and ethics.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I'm not sure why anyone thinks you can't incentivize labor without threatening people with eviction or cutting off their insulin supply.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] $600 does not buy allegiance. Rather it buys frustration. USA is an oligarchy controlled by billionaires and administered by millionaire politicos.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What is the alternative? A private school that you pay tuition at? Should school be optional for Americans then since they shouldn’t be forced to buy anything they don’t want?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] imagine being so fucking dumb you think hard work = money###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I think you’re lost. This sub isn’t for bashing the working class, it’s for bashing the horrible system that treats them like machines and subjugated them. You can feel free to take your sociopathic bootlicking elsewhere###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] Absolutely depends on your state- so if you own a firearm you gotta research your local laws. For me, I'm lucky enough to be in a pro-CCW, castle doctrine (with vehicle extension), stand your ground, and pro-defensive display state. If you decide that my possessions are worth more than YOUR life or my / my families life, everything is on the table and I'm not giving up an inch.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] A system that seeks to minimize the "burden of humanity", as Lafargue refered to work, contrary to a system that you have to perpetually work in order to reproduce capital and profits. Yeah that is socialism vs capitalism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I'm 26. I know you don't fix those things by hating anybody. You have to kill the rich, and use their wealth as a means of providing for those who cannot provide for themselves###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Payments, division of labor, taxation without representation, stock markets, economic theories, misery, slave wages###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Literally the first [human right](https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html) disputes this idea that dignity is earned. > All human beings are born free and **equal in dignity** and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] >Well, that's going to be really inconvenient for us. What he really means here, of course, is "inconvenient for me personally." Honestly, it just reads like that boss is trying to play a game of how much control he can keep despite you no longer technically working for him. I'd just ghost him and move on.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Typical "rules are for thee and not for me. Means justify the ends" bullshit.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] yeah i’m a suicidal fuck so i don’t care what happens to me but i don’t want to infect my family and i’m pretty sure a great deal of my coworkers are infected and are in denial###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Which is exactly why trump must be made an example of and regulations put in place to remove any doubt that even a president is liable if he commits crimes.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] 51-49 for no witnesses. What a farce, to think I respected it's democratic system when I lived there during my high school years. Good job Republicans, now bow to God Emperor Trump! \*edited numbers###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Exactly. How the fuck is it fair that a handful of assholes get to fuck around all day with no worries about rent or food while the majority works every day? And no, they did not work for it. If all one has to do to get there is work, wouldn't we all be there by now? Or by 30-40? Pensions doesn't count either. I don't want to waste all my best years to get to be "free" when I can barely move.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Wow I feel your pain mate. I ask myself sometimes how can I cops love themselves. It’s a shitty job to just hammer people all day. I got a $100 fine the other day and felt more sorry for the cop who gave it to me than I did for myself. He will never know the beauty and integrity of honest value producing work###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] Why would 8 years be on the table? That doesn’t make any sense and would be completely illegal according to the 22nd amendment. I don’t think an EO can override the Constitution itself.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Authority attracts power hungry clowns more than it attracts actual leaders. It's also why all cops are cruel, ignorant bastards.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] I thought AmeriCorps is only for reaching. I heard they don’t pay a lot and most teachers live in poverty. However, if Pete expand the program to do other things like the WPA—and give student loans relief or forgiveness, that would be great. We need more young people to fix our infrastructure—from fixing potholes to planning for green renewable energy.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] As long as media is something to monetize, it's priority will never be the betterment of mankind###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Liberals use this excuse as a way to justify their judicial activism in which it is partially or completely disregarded to suit their political and ideological agendas, essentially treating this document that the country was founded on like toilet paper. Not happening this time. You don’t get to shit on the Constitution this time.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The only thing that makes sense, is that nothing makes sense. Good luck in the days and years ahead.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Fuck yeah comrade, stay strong and safe solidarity from Greece###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Loyalty]###[Not Confident] I genuinely believe neoliberalism is beat back and wages rise and the welfare state is expanded or we find ourselves under full blown fascism. Communities of color already live under military occupation (it's how they're policed). The surveillance state is omnipresent already. Protests are already largely met with militarized police suppression. Maybe I'm just saying the masked will be lifted and the middle class will get to experience fascism too? But we're definitely in a spot where something will change. Whatever that looks like. The status quo cannot continue.###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality,Authority]###[Not Confident] Why are our most vulnerable citizens being paid less than minimum wage? How is that even legal?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Somewhat Confident] And how is it they keep trying to convince us that antifa is still an "idea" instead if a group of racist, anarchist thugs?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] You’re entirely justified: you’re merely reciprocating the treatment they gave you. Except you’re not stealing from them (I assume they engage in wage theft). Maybe you ought to send them a bill for phone time.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] You never know, maybe they’ll gain courage and decide to actually hear a fucking case. We didn’t put em there to be afraid of the media, we put em there to rule on the law###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What does even “blindly listening to him” even supposed mean, who else are you supposed to listen to in a pandemic situation besides an expert? Do you have any other authority you’d recommend listening to?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] > I put a good amount of faith in a judges definition of justice; you don’t have to, but they’re educated professionals who dedicated a not-insignificant portion of their life to learn, study and practice it. Also, assuming said user has exhibited the majority of the defined characteristics of breaking the law, it wouldn’t be an accusation at all; it would be a judgement. Wanna leave the legal system alone too? Know what? Leave everything where it is. I am fucking *loving* life. #TOUCH NOTHING Deconstructing the validity of mental health diagnostics is a philosophical goldmine, Fuck off.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Canada. Also, on a different note, if governance cannot grow to govern a larger population, then that governance is flawed in its own nature.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Things like this make me wonder if maybe the conspiracy theories of the global elite being secret luciferians that practice ritual sacrifice are actually true. I mean it’s more likely they’re just completely subservient to capital accumulation, but whatever.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yes, she’s not a Republican. She actually cares about ‘law and order’ instead of merely giving it lip service###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Your boss steals much more from you than taxes ever have.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] They believe Proud Boys are perfect heroes and not at all racist or intolerant in any way, so... somehow the gays are the bigots and hate freedom..###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > All because evangelical pandering men don't believe women should have bodily autonomy. Republicans despise women's sexual and reproductive agency. This is yet another reason we must reduce the Republican party to a permanent, ineffectual minority. Misogynists and other bigots should never, ever be allowed to have any power over other people.###politics###US Politics###[Equality,Authority]###[Not Confident] Laws are recourse for damage done to persons or property. Not to assuage your feelings about words.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Christianity and muslim are 2 completely different faiths with different ideologies. Extremists and regular Muslims are also very different. Omar is an extremist, and Im very uncomfortable with her being in a position of power, but not because she's a Muslim. The Supreme Court is supposed to interpret and protect the constitution. Its not supposed to create rights, or make decisions based on ideology. This potential nominee is known for being someone who believes the constitution should be interpreted as written. Letting her personal faith influence her decisions is not something she is known for.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Nah, under fuedalism the elites actually ensured a minimum quality of life for the serfs. Our overlords have no such compunction, or drive to do so We look like the slave states of ancient times###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] They believe they deserve all of your time for your whole life, but you are not allowed basic human necessities like shelter and food in exchange. You must always be in debt to them, no matter how much you work.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I have taken to calling him their "golden idol" because the biblical connotation and truth of their blind faith makes them squirm. Ultimately, they'll abandon Christianity to stay faithful to Trump, but it is funny to call them out for it.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Please skip the AMP and directly link to the article next time. There is no reason to support your Google advertising overlords if you can avoid it. https://washingtontimes.com/news/2020/dec/6/china-agents-us-government-helped-influence-policy/?__twitter_impression=true###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What resonates with me about what you just said was “I’m the problem” in the current mental framework for low level paying jobs is, no matter what, you’re wrong, you’re the problem, it’s your fault. It can NEVER be the companies fault, managements problem. You’re expendable therefore we can treat you how ever we want. Like abusive parents, we provide you with shelter and food so you HAVE to do what we say and we are perfect in every way. Utterly disgusting. deep rooted manipulation that betrays the humanity that makes our species great.###antiwork###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] White supremacist ideology is embedded everywhere. Not just the military. Law enforcement. Schools. Religious institutions. Conservative radio. The hate is everywhere. Let's us not forget that the greatest act of domestic terrorism (the OK City bombing) was done by such an anti-government white supremacist. And not just in the US. It also exists in many countries in Europe. It is a disease that has to be constantly managed because when we dismiss it then it grows.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Anti-work does not mean anti-effort. I have accomplished a fucking ton of stuff in my life. What it means is not centring your entire life and existence around grinding to make someone else rich. Not throwing your life away in pursuit of wealth for someone else, or even yourself. People have more value than just what they can produce monetarily.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There won’t be any consequences for the majority. Why wear an irritating mask? How many previous rioters in other cities have been arrested? Almost zero. Damages the public perception of law enforcement, ffs. Arrest them all, looting that is, put them in a tent city if necessary. Call Arpiro if you need instructions. Protest is valid and warranted in this case, looting is criminal and must be treated as such every time. There is NO excuse.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Evidently since 2016 LMPD have been required to record all police activities. From louisville-police.org: >LMPD command staff determined they would require to turn their cameras on during all law-enforcement related activities. The policy requires officers to record any calls-for-service and any involvement where law enforcement action is taken. The policy does not require officers to have the camera on during their entire shift.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This makes me incredibly sad. I hate spending the majority of my time at work just to live comfortably. I really wish the vast majority would wake up so we could change things. It's absolutely no way to live.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] Debatable. Cancelling and hiding Russia's actions to interfere with our elections while we are in a proxy war with them is possibly treason.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] Why not teach the boys to be respectful to everyone regardless of who they are? What happened to Boy Scouts? First, they allow girls. Now, this? Seems like they are creating a generation of SJWs.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Contrary to whatever divisive rhetoric you obviously subscribe to, nobody is cheering for violence. The only difference between you and I is that you are outraged at the violence, and I am outraged by the attitudes and events that made it inevitable.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] The whole thing really went to shit real quick whenever the whole "nerd" thing went mainstream, and just became yet another avenue for upper class douchebags to make a fuckton of money while getting to keep bullying lower class "nerds" that they employ See: mark zuckerberg, bill gates, steve jobs, etc###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I can only imagine! I had a snoop once to compare house prices to make myself feel better and some of the 'cheap' places to rent and live down South...wow. One 2BR flat, in particular, was dire, and it's awful that people have to live in places like that.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] And you forgot how he tests everyone around him twice a day for coronavirus. Frets over a WH valet being sick by Covid (not for that person's health but because that person was close to him). He is coward who would protect his ass by thousands of tests everyday but tell everyone else to go ahead and ignore guidelines. Disgusting mo*&#-fu+-####politics###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] A lot of his supporters can't achieve sexual arousal without hearing about tons of suffering/death, even if those things are ravaging their own demographic and political allies. They're completely debauched.###politics###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] 25th. remove him from office and then try him for high crimes against our nation. no pardons, no rich white privilege influenza defense. the man betrayed our nation to the benefit of our enemies. no more excusing criminal Republican behavior for the sake of “healing the nation”.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Not Confident] People believe pedophiles should get help so that we as a society can PREVENT the abuse of children, not because they support pedophilia in any way. Giving psychological help to young teenagers who are just starting to realize they have those urges really is the only way we can try to prevent children from being harmed. Other things like longer prison sentences and chemical castration (which I support) are after the harm has already been done, we need to do better than that. As far as lessening the sigma goes, that’s really not a popular opinion.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Protesting is a civic duty and part of a healthy society, anyone who would abridge your right to do so are reasons to protest###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Im not jealous of rich people. Im mad at rich people because their pursuit of wealth pollutes my planet, corrupts my democracy, and threatens my future. They gotta go before we all do###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] God damn it Vegas. Get your shit together for once and stop being a degenerate heaven.###politics###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] This is why he needs to be impeached and convicted quickly. If he doesn't then it makes it to where any pretty much anything isnt impeachable, because if inciting insurrection at the Capitol isn't impeachable then nothing is. They attempted to change our election result and were going to take hostages and possibly kill people, this cannot stand and needs to be stopped.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] thats how work SHOULD be honestly, but our system is per-hour so you bet your ass selfish CEOs are gonna milk as much out of their minimum wage employees as possible.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I’ll bet this guy was one of the people ranting about “consistency” when it came to the capital riots. So for the sake of consistency, if they impeach for inciting violence, we should too, right?###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Hierarchy absolutely has not always existed in human society, and when it has, it has taken vastly different forms and vastly different proportions of power. Tribal groups basically lacked hierarchy except for gendered differences based on area. The hierarchies of feudalism, empire, the city state, colonial power, absolutism, capitalism, and socialism are basically incomparable.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Corporatism and capitalism are the same thing. You are describing younger years of capitalism. Not so easy to just revert back to that as it required the exploitation of black people and still requires imperialism to some degree.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] So what you're saying, Tucky Tucks, is that we should take some of the money from the rich assholes that got us into this mess, and use it to get the poor suckers that got roped into it out of the mess? Cause...yeah. That's what we should do. I definitely think the federal government should manage how that happens, because they have the large scale infrastructure to do so, but otherwise...yes. Welcome to the left, Carlson!###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] There were a some black slave owners too, doesn't mean American slavery wasn't a racist institution. The proud boys are a white supremacist organization and exploiting gullible people to parade around like tokens certainly doesn't change that fact.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Once, a recruiter told me the offered salary will be low because then I have more room for growth. I asked her, "Why? If you give me a higher salary, I will still do my work, and I'd probably be more motivated too." She was surprised. She said they offer yearly increment, so every year they need to add to my salary, so they have to start low. Lol what the fuck?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] If they’re doing the same work as someone older they should be paid accordingly.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] You can collect on furlough, it sounds like she closed temporarily in order to follow the guidelines and allow her employees to collect unemployment. In other words she did exactly what we’re supposed to do. Her employees are finding out that they make more under the CARES act than they did working for her. Now she’s sweating about having to pay a fair wage when they come back.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] She’s an empathetic person who has always loved how down to earth her husband is, which no doubt has kept him in check their whole marriage. She’s a kind, good, loving person who believes in education and exposure to all walks of life. What’s not to *adore* about a woman like that?###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] I'm losing alot of respect for chris Wallace with his feigned stupidity. Critical race theory is a radical extremist racist hateful thing###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Not Confident] Oh well I'M SORRY, I'M JUST A LITTLE ANXIOUS ABOUT THE INCREASINGLY RAPID DEATH SPIRAL OF MY COUNTRY'S FRAGILE DEMOCRACY THAT IS AFFECTING MY SOCIAL LIFE AND FINANCIAL WELL BEING###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] For being such a racist country that “oppresses” minorities kaepernick has sure profited pretty well in this country.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] > 0% chance that white liberal woman reconsidered any of her positions after that speech how could she? It's her religion. but a religion like a cult. Read some stories about desperate families trying to deprogram their moron kids from being used as cult members.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It’s not a “revolution” tho. They have the media, and a large amount of people on their side. If anything WE’RE the revolution###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah do whatever you want, but please inside the frame of ethics. Do not steal from the poor, do nit restrict others freedom etc.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Is that an indication of white privilege... Not knowing any black folks? Hell that could be a black privilege in this case...###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] They'd rather have a dictatorship they agree with than democracy with compromise.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I turned down promotions at my last job three times because it was always an extra dollar to clean up the mess of 5 more people. Absolutely fucking not gonna do that. But then I got laid off so who got the last laugh###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Be motivated! Hustle! Put your whole life into something that will replace you within a blink of an eye! Work your ass off for people who see you as a number! You only need 5 hours of sleep a night! Ugh.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Is that not what motivated conservatives? “Burn down” Globalism, Big Government, Immigration? A palpable sense of lacking political representation isn’t unique to any political ideology.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] But why hasn’t any change occurred if that’s the case? Logically we can say that because police reform is generally associated with liberalism, they have the political capital to make the necessary changes. Why haven’t we seen these cities enact any change then, if there’s truly a trend of racism against black people on behalf of the police? I think that’s OPs point.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality,Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah they all want hyper social normies that they find likeable. If you are ugly, socially awkward, have non normie interests or whatever they won't even consider hiring you. I swear many times I could tell they didn't hire me because they didn't like me or my face and I wouldn't fit in their clique of coworkers.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Protecting freedom of speech should always be a priority over which party gets to rule the US.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] They see the capitalist overlords and suddendly they want them to tread on them so hard lol fucking assholes###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is another reason our country needs a federal job guarantee. I don't know why more citizens aren't supporting the initiatives and DEMANDING their representatives vote in favor of it. :(###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] My dad is the same way. All so he can pay less taxes and not have the government “tell him what to do.” Would rather let 1,000,000 people who desperately need help die than unintentionally help a single “lazy grifter.” Given that taxes paid for his education, salary, and pension (he’s retired military)...you think he’d see the irony.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah that’s bullshit. Socialism is a perfectly fine solution too. Removing or taxing passive income and redistributing income to cover basic needs and reduce inequality works better than primitivism.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] There’s protests in all 50 states and the country is run by a Republican###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] What empire hasn’t? People get complicit and think like buyden does, “China’s our friend.” What starts as a trickle of anti-nationalism, turns into a deluge without majority resistance. Right now patriotism is in the minority and what it means to be American is being destroyed. The left only highlights our differences. There can be no nation without borders and without an agreed upon identity.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Glorification of a culture that rejects education, encourages violence and fathering kids out of wedlock, rejecting the idea that working at McDonalds is good enough you've gotta slang dope and die young, and a complete disrespect for people of other races, and even their own. It would probably help if they were respectful to police, but I can see the argument that it's a two way street. I feel like when you're polite with a cop, most of the time they're polite back, but even as a white guy I've met some asshole cops.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Also not conservative so I hope I’m cool posting! I think the argument against your second point is that the murder of George Floyd isn’t the system failing but is a symptom of a failing system. Overly aggressive policing is more common than some think (maybe less common than others think), and that’s the system that’s broken. It’s been broken for a long time, and words & nonviolent protests haven’t done the trick.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Escalating any encounter with the cops even if you think you’re right is not a form of recourse that should be encouraged. Swap cops out for any authority figure including teachers. You don’t get to throw a tantrum when you’ve done something you’ve been called out for. Cops killing people is much rarer an occurrence than people killing and harming each other without a cop present. We can reform cops, reforming society to be a shit stain of aggression at every form of authority we institute is a very bad idea for a peaceful society.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The GOP needs to expel the insurrectionists stet. Until they do, they have no place in the democratic process.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Oh, now that's going to bother me. They're not in chronological order. Though, practically, does it matter? I feel like that is worse, for a news story to come out about LGBTQ to be persecuted in Palestine, AND THEN they decide "We need to fight the system! Boycott Israel!"###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Even though I don't agree with his views I find this picture really honorable. He's standing up for what he believes in, and fighting for the rights of others. Regardless of politics I hope everyone can agree that everyone deserves equal rights.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care,Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Did you not read the linked article? Some so called bioethicist talking about putting drugs in the water to make people more compliant.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Calling conservatives "fascists" is the most ignorant thing you could say. Fascists love govt control, gun control, speech limits, racial identification as a status symbol.......sounds like a bunch of SJWs to me.....###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Wait which part makes you sad? That some kids are given shit? OR That some have to work for shit? Honestly being given shit can fuck kids up for real.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I worked no overtime, 55-60 hours a week at Little Caesars for years, working 6 days a week. The most I was ever paid was 28k a year pre tax. Simon Bageus was a slave driver to us. I wish I had sued him for unpsid overtime, but I haven't worked there in over five years. He owns 5 stores in Jscksonville Florida. And is rich off exploited labour###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] There's a group of people here, who are supporting of today's toxic and inefficient work culture, for they are well positioned (and promoting actors of the before mentioned culture) but like to hang around and mock their less fortunate counterparts.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yes, poor people are often jealous that they have to starve while the rich hoard resources for no reason. Sometimes they do get so hungry they cry. What the fuck is your point?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's cause they're full of shit. People who surround themselves with guns do it because they're cowards and desperately want to feel safe. They're not guarding against "government tyranny", they're trying to protect their bubble from a changing world. I would never count on those cowards to do anything except when there's no possible way they could experience any consequences from it.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Not to mention Title IX protections, since it’s such a bigoted and outdated law as to acknowledge the biological sexual binary. That Supreme Court decision this week was an absolute miscarriage of justice, we just can’t see the effects yet###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] He is not responding as a matter of Congressional duty. The lawsuit threat is against him personally for public (factual) remarks.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] What would Mississippi do without the US Government funding their military contracts? Does the State think they can actually compete? They are nothing without the Government funding their needless contracts.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Our system is an incredibly inefficient method of resource-distribution. Yes, you've got it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] What the elites really need is a desperate working class one paycheck away from abject poverty conditioned to think that "jobs" are blessings from the "job creators" that should be cherished and revered no matter how demeaning, low paying, and meaningless. The yachts and mansions are just a bonus.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Every job I’ve had ha had some kind of co tract in place. But the contract is very slanted in favor of the employer, but varies by state according to local laws. So they are still obligated to pay you an amount agreed upon in that work agreement. But it all basically comes down to “Do your work as we see fit, or you’re fired. Also, we can fire you for any other reason.”###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] Of course you have no empathy, you’re a vile leftist who wants their political opponents to die. You’re utterly disgusting.###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Care]###[Not Confident] Is 600 dollars all it takes to keep the population from revolt? My God are Americans loyalty cheap to purchase###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] You don't even need to change the EC, just have every state change the way they award electors based on the porportional vote instead of what it is now with "winner take all." The states themselves are the problem. They created an arms race in order to feel important, and now nobody wants to deescalate because doing so would tip the scales too much in one direction.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Well, they probably will rise faster to be fair. But we could go back to slavery if we wanted to really keep the prices down, but no one is suggesting that. Making someone work for $8 an hour when they really need $15 is really just slavery-mild. In my opinion, if you work full time, you should earn enough for a basic, but comfortable life, regardless of the job.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] It's not really though. Getting bribed implies you're in a position of power. You're being coerced into working, and your salary is your abuser saying "see, when you do what I tell you I don't have to hurt you".###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don’t know how wanting them locked up is controversial. They committed a federal crime. It shouldn’t be political, they should get charged.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Good luck keeping the court with a bunch of fuckin blue in power. I wish that was a what-if but they literally want to add another 4 justices to the SCOTUS because they’re whiny bitches who can’t accept not having their way.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You joke but there are more and more people who decide to not become children because they don't want them to suffer this exactly###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] GWB absolutely was a terrible president. But he didn't undermine the legitimacy of our political system, or make me think he was seeking to benefit personally first and foremost. He just had terrible policies.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Laziness is a very flawed concept. Humans are not lazy by their nature. We are just told that we are. In capitalistic terms, "productivity" just means generating profit for those in power. It has nothing to do with willingness to work, but your willingness to make money for rich douchebags.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Imagine exploiting the disabled as a virtue signal that work=freedom.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] People tried to have civil discussions about it for decades, but all that did was make them easier for lawmakers to ignore. That's why MLK Jr. said riots are the language of the unheard.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is civic obligation #1. If you can't do that then you don't deserve to be anywhere near public service.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] LOFL. ‘A fifth of the black population voted for trump, that’s because those people are racist.’ Sounds retarded, but ok.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Antifa uses anonymity to hide from a corrupt government and militaristic law enforcement. White supremacists use anonymity to hide from disenfranchised minorities and their own community. They’re terrified of organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and the NAACP. So... I mean. You tell us, who’s the pussy?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] they arent Secret police they are fucking federal agents. This isnt the fucking gestapo###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I think it's mostly to piss of snowflake Conservatives who don't realize the bias is against their bullshit UnAmerican contempt for diversity and the Constitution.###politics###US Politics###[Authority,Equality]###[Not Confident] I’m Hispanic as well. And I also despise affirmative action. These policies goes against what my deepest conviction is, that you achieve success through hard work and perseverance. I also believe that government interference makes success far harder to achieve. As such, I vote for me and my family’s success.###Conservative###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] New diseases are just something that happens. There's no reason to specifically hate or blame the Chinese because this one began in their territory. It's a huge place and a significant fraction of humanity lives there. We didn't need to reevaluate our perspective on Africans because Ebola came from there. What we need to do is unite and help each other when nature gets crazy.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sadly most young people don't care about those things. They want to disarm themselves, abort their own children, import hostile populations, get rid of free speech and then implement communism.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] A whole banana, for all my hard work and toil! How will I ever repay my selfless and benevolent employer?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I FUCKING SWEAR. Another great analogy is video game streaming. If a person plays video games in their home, they are lazy. If they stream their gameplay but fail at making money, they are lazy people who refuse to try and get a real job. If they happen to be a successful streamer that makes money, then suddenly they are “master entrepreneurs” and everyone should be “hustling” just like them. Like what the actual fuck? Are peoples’ brains made of lead?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Whites and Jews need to form together and stand against BLM's racism. We need our own advocacy group. I'm Jewish and disregard/am disgusted with the ADL, which panders to the actual anti-semites while condemning friends of the Jewish community like Trump. Also, let anyone else join who has been the victim of BLM/mob terror###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity,Equality]###[Not Confident] Bet they won’t get punished the same way that couple who painted over the BLM “mural” is being punished###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Preach. Life is beautiful and you are valuable and important regardless of wealth, income or education level. Fuck meritocracy.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Sounds more apathetic than smart but yeah it just shows how we don’t really want to work we just want to survive doing the minimum and suffering less.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] That's correct. After a sufficiently high basic income is in place, work becomes pretty much voluntary. Wages for undesirable work increase; wages for desirable work decrease. And a minimum wage law, at that point, would just be removing from the economy any job that people happened to want to do, for not very much money.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Why take government assistance as a church? What biblical justification can be provided for doing such a thing? I ask as a pastor. There’s no way I’d ever accept government funding for our church. None. Zip. Zero.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] the teachers are way more in danger than the damn kids. I would quit. Fuck that state.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] It's been over four years now (not since he's been in office, but since the claims of racism started); let's face it: Trump cannot keep his opinions to himself to save his life. If he were racist, he wouldn't have been able to keep it secret this long. At this point, claims of Trump being a racist are about as believable as claims he's a lizard person.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Someone who plays pretend all day for work shouldn't make this much money anyway.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] It's not entitlement, it is just a piece of information that makes it easier to conceptualize how bloated and full of useless money the upper class is. I mean, I personally don't believe that it's ethical for people to be still worrying about survival in a world where there are certainly resources enough to allow people to live comfortably but I recognize that that is bias. This world does not care about ethics and that means neither should you right?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] I don’t understand Americans. Fetishizing a failed rebellion and calling it patriotic ... wtf###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is a tough one. Because the ruling is that state funding can go to private schools regardless or religious affiliation. The idea being that the variable between two private schools, one with religious affiliation, one without, is the religious affiliation, and to deny money to the religious affiliation school would be discrimination based on religious affiliation. States do not have to fund private schools, but if they do, they can't discriminate based on religion.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] Well you're welcome to have your opinion, but I never said I didn't want to work, I simply said I didn't want to spend the majority of my time at work. That's a big difference. I'm not saying what you keep thinking I'm saying. However, we definitely do deserve much more. I'm a teacher and most of my colleagues have second jobs. We all went to school to get this job and in no way should we be working this hard just to be struggling.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Trump's profound incompetence is going to get people killed. A true leader would defer to the advice of experts in a national crisis. A true leader never lie to the public, understanding that to do so would undermine their confidence in him. A true leader would concentrate on how to help people, rather than trying to blame anyone for the crisis. Trump is no leader.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] It was also Abe's call. He chose not to fill the seat, had he elected to do so he'd be fine for doing it. But I thought he was a tyrant who needed to control the country###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Ok. But who decides who has to keep working to support everyone else while they just take? What form of compensation could the workers be given if money is useless? I am 100% for tearing down and starting over but like how would this work beyond a pie in the sky concept?###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] We all need to stop paying landlords by any means. It's not a legitimate form of labor to society, it's just rich people benefiting from their status.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] This truly displays leftists' level of maturity (or lack thereof). It really makes them feel powerful to capitalize "black" while not doing the same for "white". Fucking pathetic. I hate leftists with a passion.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Yeah so charities are racist because only white folks want to volunteer.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Come back to me when a judge gives any of this any serious merit.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] It’s pretty maddening and disgusting to see, more so than sad. Pathetic and unpresidential for sure, in spades no less.###politics###US Politics###[Purity,Authority]###[Not Confident] Our entire planet is being boiled alive by unbridled greed. We'll be happy to work when all our efforts aren't entirely invested in mechanisms to keep us from escaping this cycle. Landlords take your home equity, bosses take your labor value, the food monopoly feeds you poison while the healthcare industry profits from your resulting ill health. The entertainment monopoly won't even let you own the media you purchase, while Besos "earns" 4mil each hour. This is a rigged fucking game and we won't be domesticated and worked like mules. We have human dignity.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] And Bill Barr apparently holds the belief that the president should have autocratic powers, much like an oligarch..... bruh.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yes, against whites and asians when applying to college or for government jobs.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] True. You hear it all the time from people benefitting from the system--the justifications for homelessness, joblessness, the full-time employed who STILL can't afford housing, the lack of worker protections... So long as they're doing OK, they don't care what's happening to others. :/###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] What I don’t understand is the segment of the wealthy that also supports republicans and Trump. Many of these folks have kids and grandkids. I understand the draw of lower taxes but this is a very short term benefit. What about the longer term consequences of a society being ripped apart and hollowed out?###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] >This doesn’t feel like a step in the direction of personal liberty. [...] Why not just outright regulate it with legislation? Because it's not an encroachment on personal liberty. It's just not requiring others to fund racist teachings. You can still spout any racist views you want, you just won't get government funding.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Think of how the very first person was motivated to innovate? Necessity is the mother of invention. Not being systematically forced to work FOR MERE FOOD.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Story of my life. Btw isnt it great that we teach teenagers and young adults to tolerate negative work environments and normalize bullshit that most rational adults would never put up with? Cant imagine any negative mental health effects from that###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] So Republicans really are for liberal policies just also with a lot of racism.###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Totally makes sense. That way, their entire stimulus check goes directly back to the government and they potentially starve for practicing their constitutional rights. How compassionate of you.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Except people get all kids of shit free, aka all inherited wealth, ownership of assets, etc. Its non sense talk to justify keeping people poor.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Care]###[Not Confident] Agree that I don't wish anyone to die. The disease is nasty and I don't wish anyone to endure it. I've been strictly following guidelines and being careful throughout the pandemic. But what annoys me is when people who didn't have enough compassion about 200k americans dying, downplaying the virus, not wearing masks, etc. are now all of a sudden is asking for compassion.###Conservative###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Y'all wanted states rights. Well, this is what that looks like.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Biden says racist thing. Black conservatives call foul. Therefore, conservatives are trying to divide black people. ***Logic***###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] You seriously think DeSantis, Trump's boot-licking crony, has no hand in this scheme?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] How about we start with this, spreading covid and ignoring state mandate to minimize spread of covid is a crime against humanity and should be dealth with very firmly. Inciting rebellion against the govt is illegal and seditious. Will that work for you?###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I don't think there's any merit at all, no. It's not creative, it's not productive, and it's not nourishing or meaningful in any way. It's vapid consumerism personified. Just because people derive entertainment from it doesn't mean it's good. There's a plethora of well made, passionately created content on YouTube that doesn't make its creators into multi-millionaires. The fact that someone like PewDiePie screaming slurs and acting like a petulant man child is entertaining to more people is not evidence of his merit, it's evidence of our societal rot. And jealousy, really? I'm quite happy with what I have, thanks.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Because the majority of those guns belong to people that are begging to submit to the authoritarian already in office. The “Don’t tread on me” bullshit they used to ascribe to is more like “oh yeah tread harder Cheeto man” Edit: [visual](https://images.app.goo.gl/KEnDiwzCWxM9zu1S7)###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That’s the only way out of all this bullshit. Non compliance and impeachment for the dictators.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Kind of pisses on the Republican ~~motto~~ brainwashing that we're "*hated for our freedom*," huh? We incarcerate more of our population than any other country in the world, and let corporations pay them pennies on the dollar to enrich their shareholders (*or solitary; what a choice!*) and take away these "employees'" rights to vote for the rest of their lives. Sounds like freedom to me! /s###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] I even saw people once saying that any protesters who were unemployed should have their benefits removed because "they should be looking for work", I think it was to do with the extinction rebellion protests in London a while back. Imagine being that much of a spiteful cunt at someone being politically active for a cause they support.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality,Authority]###[Not Confident] Holy shit this girl is so sweet, I'm so sad that she was treated badly. What's wrong with humanity? How did we get to this stage of violence, hatred? Hope her next job is better, of course, but never forget capitalism is the root problem.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yeah, the stupid notion that everything must be "earned" because if anyone got something for free, the universe would implode.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] Fuck everything about this. Instead of internalizing this shitty system we should be planning a revolution.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] "They view poverty as a personal failing rather than a systemic one." This is so true such a good way of explaining it###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] I can't imagine how hard it's to see, breathe a d move I this monstrosity. Not to mention humiliating. That poor woman.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] This reminds me very strongly of the shitty kind of (that is abusive) parents who demand that their children worship them like gods for things like food or clothing and put them through hell for shit that they have no power to improve on.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] But you can’t hold man accountable. It’s either systematic racism, systematic poverty, the gun etc /s###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Idk how this works so I might be talking out of my ass, but shouldn’t we be enforcing laws/criminalizing such blatant misinformation? At best, it perpetuates deluded beliefs that fuel anger, hatred and violence. At worst, it indoctrinates people into another alternate dimension and we get people like Trump elected into positions of power. If the incoming Biden admin could somehow fashion that into an actual law, I feel it could nullify the R propaganda that has gotten, let’s face it, downright dangerous and unethical. But it’s probably much more complex than this so we’ll see.###politics###US Politics###[Care,Authority]###[Not Confident] Imagine convincing millions the president has king powers and we do not live in a democracy. Oh wait foxnews already does this.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] She said "all lives matter racist trump supporters". So if you say all lives matter you're a racist? It really is turning into black lives better###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] The one person that I felt the most badly for is her assistant later on today. 😬###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] We can't work more, but we can work less. If my boss gets paid 380 times more than me, and let's say he works 24/7, then for a fair distribution of income, I would have to work 4 minutes every day while keeping my normal pay. I'd be OK with that.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] I mean they *need* it if their goal is to completely disrupt democracy and act as their own state with no repercussions or accountability.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] Wow. They actually did something Constitutional. Be great if they could repeat this behavior for the very fraudulent 2020 election.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] The Supreme Court won’t touch this bet. And if they are conservative, they are really going to go against Trump because they really adhere to the strict interpretation of the Constitution.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] That would only destroy capitalism if enough people coordinated themselves to do it as a result of realizing that capitalism sucks and ought to be destroyed. But if enough people coordinated themselves as a result of realizing that capitalism sucks and ought to be destroyed, it would be possible to destroy capitalism by other means.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] You legally cannot speak as mayor without it. It shows authority.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Ohio is neutral on the merits, but is very dismissive of the relief Texas is requesting. From the Ohio brief: “What is more, the relief that Texas seeks would un- dermine a foundational premise of our federalist sys- tem: the idea that the States are sovereigns, free to govern themselves. The federal government has only those powers that the Constitution gives to it. And nothing in the Constitution empowers courts to issue orders affirmatively directing the States how to exer- cise their constitutional authority.”###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Somewhat Confident] I make more than that literally just putting boxes onto a conveyor belt at a fedex warehouse. What a dystopian society we live in###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Hmmmm. Which do racists hate more: when Black Americans exercise their First Amendment or Second Amendment rights?###politics###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] For those who dont know capitalism is just an extension of colonial ideologies and white supremacy. The ideas that white pigs like him carried in their rotten heads created the dystopia we currently live in. And imo the only reason why patriarchy and toxic masculinity are so prevalent is because men (especially white) are some of the most fragile and insecure people in the world so they feel the need to subjugate others so that they feel validated (patriarchy, capitalism, colonialism, fascism etc).###antiwork###US Politics###[Equality,Authority]###[Not Confident] If we abolished wage slavery the joke would be on them, because the money they made would be worthless.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Yeah. It's like the old phrase, "god fearing man". They've been fetishizing ruling through power and fear for longer than the US has even been here.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Political parties and electoralism doesn’t do shit. ONLY violent uprising can change things.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Republicans can be as tearful as they want, but they are 100% responsible for Trump. The years they spent demonising anything and anyone to their left, the propaganda they push in conservative media and the hatred they have cultivated for their perceived enemies, all of that could only have one outcome, the rise of populist authoritarian. And the Republicans who actually have power have stayed complicit and silent with every new outrage. After this election, assuming we oust Trump, you can bet they will want to continue business as usual pretending they didn’t just bring our democracy to the precipice.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] This is why working is bullshit because no matter what kind of promotion or new job you think will fix your problem, the end result is that you are still having to work for your money! You are a slave! The rich don’t work for their money, they make their money work for them.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Somewhat Confident] So basically, as long as I don't get fired, whatever I spend my day doing is obviously worth how much I got paid or I would have gotten fired. This is great news since I've been doing like 20-40 minutes of work per day on average since work from home started and part of me was starting to feel a tiny bit bad about it.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] I think the biggest problem with mainstream media/culture is the whole everybody who disagrees with me is racist/bigot. Its ironic because both of those things are awful, but if you call everyone who doesn’t fit your narrative that, it actually shields the real racists from being exposed.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Or any Democrat really. They reveal their contempt for women in so many ways, from backing Jacob Blake to calling for more Muslim immigration.###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Not Confident] Apparently paying your employees a decent salary is literal slavery now. Fuck outta here, neolib.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] They don't want people to have enough free time to start competing businesses, or engage in activism that could weaken corporations... Like how Louis XIV compelled the nobles to inhabit Versailles, keeping them busy with pointless etiquette and ladder-climbing so they wouldn't rebel.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Been like that and worse. Exposure is the only thing that limits tyrants. Exposure to mass disapproval. A millionaire and billionaire doesn't feel tweets or shares. They feel tomatoes thrown by locals at the nice things they have or have on.###antiwork###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] >Talking with HR always feels dealing with the police They're both class traitors who serve capital.###antiwork###US Politics###[Loyalty]###[Somewhat Confident] Not "almost everyone hates their job." That is fucking bullshit miserable slaves tell other miserable slaves. Some people have created a life and/or job for themselves they actually enjoy. Don't believe the lies.###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] Not being discriminated against Being protected from hate crimes Having equal opportunity in college admissions and the job market And overall cracking down on anti white racismm everything I listed are things that the left would oppose doin###Conservative###US Politics###[Equality]###[Somewhat Confident] I really hate defending these stupid boomer mindsets but some of you people are so aggressive to the ones that mean literally no harm. Ignorance isnt fixed with hostility.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] *Jaime [Lannister] reached for the flagon to refill his cup. "So many vows...they make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Keep his secrets. Do his bidding. Your life for his. But obey your father. Love your sister. Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the gods. Obey the laws. It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or the other.”* ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings His full monologue from the TV show about [the Mad King's plan to burn all of King's Landing](https://www.reddit.com/r/gameofthrones/comments/1dbi8h/s3e5_spoilers_jaimes_monologue/) is also relevant.###politics###US Politics###[Loyalty,Authority]###[Not Confident] So basically you want to procreate but want me to chip in? Sorry but i have kids of my own and i get up every morning to provide for them, not yours. You are not entitled to children and if you can't provide for them then you should go back to school and or work a second job as many of us have until you can. The world doesn't need more debeat parents and your lack of success is no one's fault but your own.###politics###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] In some ways this is good - they can’t pay a 30k annual salary and then have someone working 60 hour weeks, Buut I suppose there are downsides to not being a salaried employee as far as how they are ranked in a company structure (P1, P2, etc.. if they do that sort of thing).###antiwork###US Politics###[Proportionality]###[Not Confident] No one should accept his excuse that he needed to avert panic. It presents a false dichotomy. He could have averted panic while simultaneously encouraging reasonable precautions by making statements on how the US would be fine if people took the right precautions, and emphasizing what precautions ordinary Americans should take to avert catastrophe. Instead, he pretended like there was nothing serious to take precautions against.###politics###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yeah but see, killing babies empowers women. It is basically the greatest thing you can do as a woman. /s I don’t even think abortion should be completely outlawed but calling it a “clump of cells” and saying it’s “empowering” and canceling anyone who has a religious viewpoint on it is all super fucking disturbed###Conservative###US Politics###[Purity]###[Not Confident] well yes but remember to be mindful of adding to the stigma against medication###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Somewhat Confident] Think about it this way... Federal election results may have been impacted by swing states not adhering to their state constitutions and refusing to investigate irregularities and documented fraud, thereby disenfranchising the vote of tens of millions of citizens across at least 18 states.###Conservative###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident] Yeah. Also, it's so sad we barely have time for our friends and family. It's hard to get together because people often just want to rest after being done work or the work schedules don't line up. We work and then we die.###antiwork###US Politics###[Care]###[Not Confident] Yes, it's understandable for the victims' loved ones to be in immense pain, and it's a genuine irreparable tragedy. But that's also why we don't let the families of victims decide what happens to the offenders if we want to have a nation of impartial justice and law.###politics###US Politics###[Authority]###[Not Confident]