lousyd

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The Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes (apnews.com)
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Pro-Trump Counties Vote to Secede from Illinois, Form New Red State (www.ibtimes.com)
Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I like your reasoning. I'm a libertarian myself, so I get it.

But I held my nose and voted Democrat the last two Presidential elections because I think Trump is a uniquely dangerous person. I hate the "this time is different" argument, but I actually think it applied this time.

Is it okay to continue to work for a (non-defense) federal government agency under an administration hostile to my own moral and ethical beliefs? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

A plan?

Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 3 days ago

Hmm. Interesting argument.

Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Maybe people believe that it will save a starving child in the future. Like, some future where politicians finally listen to them?

Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org -4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Morality is not subjective. It is not (or at least should not) be based on emotions.

Is it okay to continue to work for a (non-defense) federal government agency under an administration hostile to my own moral and ethical beliefs? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 3 days ago

Of course. But one can hope for insight and help in answering it, no?

Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 3 days ago

But, given that Trump will very likely be as bad or worse, why give him the chance? Just to be able to make the statement?

Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 3 days ago (10 children)

But considering the alternative to Harris, it doesn't seem as clear as day to me.

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Serious statement: I don't understand the argument that not voting for Harris was the morally correct thing to do, because of Gaza. Why does anyone believe this? (lemmy.sdf.org)
 

And I'm being serious. I feel like there might be an argument there, I just don't understand it. Can someone please "steelman" that argument for me?

Is it okay to continue to work for a (non-defense) federal government agency under an administration hostile to my own moral and ethical beliefs? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Thank you. That's a very considered response.

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Is it okay to continue to work for a (non-defense) federal government agency under an administration hostile to my own moral and ethical beliefs? (lemmy.sdf.org)
 

Should I be looking for a different job?

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What kinda rule have you people been up to? (lemmy.sdf.org)
 
Graph Rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
Brains Rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 16 points 4 days ago

The people have ~~spoken~~ grunted.

Graph Rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
[–] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 4 days ago

All valid points.

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Fight on French train involving axe and samurai sword leaves 4 students wounded, including one victim with hand cut off (www.cbsnews.com)
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Autism is spiking in young adults, study finds (www.usatoday.com)
 

"Autism spectrum disorder spiked 175% among people in the U.S. from 2.3 per 1,000 in 2011 to 6.3 per 1,000 in 2022, researchers found. Diagnosis rates climbed at a faster rate among adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s in that period, according to a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open."

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Is it okay to take drugs to make yourself a better person? Does it make a difference if "better" is mental or if it's physical? (lemmy.sdf.org)
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Bros (lemmy.sdf.org)
 

I saw the movie Bros last night. Hilarious! I've been in meetings just like the ones the museum board has.

And apropos this community, the poly moments were so spot on. (In a laughing-with-you-not-at-you kind of way.)

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TIL "This is Spinal Tap" has a 7.9/11 rating on IMDB (m.imdb.com)
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TIL not everyone tells jokes on beggar's night (www.desmoinesregister.com)
 

In America (and elsewhere?) we have a tradition of trick-or-treating where on Halloween or the night before kids go around the neighborhood in a costume, knock on doors, and get candy. It's a lot of fun.

But I was well into adulthood before I learned that not all places have kids tell jokes before they get candy. Apparently it's only the city I grew up in that they do that! Not even neighboring cities do it.

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