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Imagine fucking the demon ocs in their vehicles...

The demons are definitely down for some frisky business.

ZEE

He drives you somewhere nice at the end of a date night. It's secluded, quiet. Not likely to be disturbed or stumbled upon by anyone else. The car is luxurious with comfortable seats and the back is spacious with lots of leg room - enough so he can kneel between your legs and peel away the pesky layers of clothes. Dinner was nice and dessert was sweet, but neither compare to the way you taste on his tongue, accompanied by the sharp twinges of pain when you tug on his hair or scrape your nails lightly against his scalp, grounding yourself while holding him there, pulling him closer even though his hands grip your thighs and spread them further apart and his fingers dig into your hips to hold you steady. At some point, you realize he's touching himself too, pacing his strokes in time with his mouth and tongue moving between your legs. If he can hold on until you finish first - and that's a big if - then maybe he'll let you touch him. But he might come when you do instead, spilling across his fingers and resting his cheek against your thigh while he catches his breath. If he made a mess of you all over the pristine buttery-soft leather, it was well worth it.

AZRA

He wants to be a gentleman, he really does. He doesn't want to be careless and rush things, he doesn't want you to get the wrong idea about all the things he likes about you that's more than just your body or the way your lips taste or how nice it feels when you press against him. It's tempting to tug you onto his lap in the car, or pull you with him into the back seat. Laying you flat against the hood of the car doesn't sound like a bad idea either. Maybe on the next date, but for now he settles for heated kisses in the front seat, licking into your mouth with the softest groans and sighs, nipping at your spit-slicked lips and trailing feather-light fingers across your cheek and jaw. His tail finds its way across your lap, teasing the seam between your legs and curling over your knee and up your thigh. As much as he might want to, he doesn't fuck you in his car - not yet, anyway. But he looks forward to revisiting the option with you later, once he's taken you to bed properly first.

KARASU

He doesn't own a car. He's never needed one, and he enjoys the quiet intimacy of holding your hand and walking you home through the quiet Devildom streets after your dinner dates. Maybe you want to drive instead and borrow a car for the occasion - a rental car that Lucifer arranged for you to use, or perhaps you convinced Mammon to let you borrow his precious car with a thousand guarantees you'd return it in pristine condition. It might not occur to him that cars have their own unique charm and benefits - holding hands as soft music plays, the lights of the city whirring past as you drive him somewhere quiet with a bit of privacy. It only takes your fingers gently squeezing his thigh to inspire him with all sorts of new ideas to explore. He'd be crawling into your lap in an instant if that pesky steering wheel wasn't in the way, but for now he's content to pull you over to him instead. The seat lurches back when you fumble with the lever underneath, and you giggle against his mouth when he gasps in surprise. It's silly and sweet and cramped and awkward but he can't seem to mind at all, not when it leads to feisty kisses and desperate grinding, sweaty hair sticking to his forehead and the back of his neck while your nails flick teasingly against the buttons of his shirt each time you smooth your hands up and down his chest. It's a first for him, and he hopes it won't be the last. Perhaps getting his own vehicle has some merit after all, so long as you're the one driving.

BELIAL

He's very proud of his car collection and the thought of fucking in one of them never crossed his mind. It wasn't worth the awkward fumbling, or the potential stains on the leather seats, or the indents of nails or teeth if things got particularly intense. Of course, he's always willing to make an exception, but only after he teases the hell out of you first. "Don't get any ideas," he warns you in a sing-song voice with a wink. He has a fascinating way of planting all these dirty, delicious ideas into your head while reminding you often - as if you could forget - that as much as he would like to pin you against the back seat and fuck you, or pull you onto his lap and have you ride him, you deserve better. "It's awfully cramped in here," he reminds you for the dozenth time when you chase his mouth for another kiss over the gear shift. But his lips curl into a wicked grin when you huff in frustration and squirm in your seat, and he knows all the teasing will pay off later once he finally gets you home.

#jes.replies #jes.oc asks

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strwbnnie · 1 year

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Y’all I know I said I wasn’t posting anything else until I revised some older fics buttttt I just couldn’t get this series out of my head 🥲 let’s call it the Tokyo Rev. Occupation Series where I’ll be writing a series of nsfw blurbs about these sleazy professionals & their favorite clients 🫶🏾

First up we have :

Dentist!Smiley

Lmaoooo this one is so obvious but Smiley is one of the best dentists there is. His office is a serene environment, even with the rap music playing, mainly Youngboy cus that’s who he claims he resonates with and it reminds him of his adolescence 😭 Souya thinks it’s unprofessional but regardless, it’s what he likes and his clients never complain, except you.

Smiley’s known for enhancements. Says a person’s smile is their best asset and has dedicated his life to helping people achieve their perfect smile. Porcelain veneers are his specialty—he focuses on aesthetic and functionality. His prices are a bit steep but his work speaks for itself.

At only 27 years old he owns his own private practice and has made a name for himself in such little time. A lot of people are skeptics, claiming he’s far too young to know what the hell he’s doing, and that he’s overrated. He used to get so many comments about him being a scammer, ripping off clients, and a whole bunch of other bullshit on the daily.

It was infuriating but he’s not the person he used to be. Plus he can’t fight thousands of strangers on the internet. So he addressed it one time and one time only on ig live.

“I don’t do promo like y’all’s favorite dentists, and I don’t fancy putting big white cinderblocks in people’s mouths for a couple thousand dollars like y’all’s favorite dentists.”

“If you don’t wanna work with me, that’s cool, but don’t disrespect me or my craft. My work is immaculate so pay my fucking price, or don’t, but somebody will and you’ll know the difference.”

Of course it went viral, probably cus he said the whole thing with a smile on his face. Had the internet in an uproar—he was cool, calm and a little stern with just the right amount of sassy and of course you ate it up. Booked your consultation at Kawata Dentistry a few weeks later, paid almost 23 bands for your perfect smile, and you couldn’t be happier. He was much cuter in person, and yes, his teeth are just as straight and white in person. What intrigued you the most was the way the smile on his face never wavered, even when he was a bit annoyed at his receptionist for double booking his appointments.

That was nearly a year ago and he’s been your dentist since, and in the span of that year he’s come to like you a lot—enough to say you’re his favorite client. It makes him so fucking happy that you’ve started to smile for him more, no longer self-conscious about your imperfect smile, now you give him real smiles showing damn near all thirty two of your teeth.

He thinks you’re pretty as fuck too, never wearing any makeup, just your mink lashes and that Dior lip stuff you like. Smiley loves the way you keep yourself up—hair and nails always done and you always smell good as fuck, it’s obvious you’re a high maintenance, luxury bitch. But when you walk through his threshold, when you enter his domain, you’re nothing more than a slut for him to play with and he loves it.

He’s sitting on his stool, wheels locked while you’re on your knees between his legs with his fat cock stuffed in your mouth. The stretch makes your jaw ache but neither of you regard that. You swallow around his cock and it sends shivers up his spine. “Oh fuck, you’re so good at that.”

He calls it a ‘stress test’ and how he got you to agree to this the first time, you’ll never know, it must’ve been his way with words, since that’s what drew you to him in the first place.

Brent Faiyaz is playing, cus you hate that ‘rah-rah rap shit’ and you made it your business to tell him every time you enter his office, once you got comfortable enough.

He’s got your hair fisted into a makeshift ponytail, loves the raw Indian tape-ins you have in this time.

Smiley’s yanking at your hair, bobbing your head up and down, occasionally pushing you down far enough for his peachy pubes to tickle your nose. He’s spewing praise after praise as you please him. Going on and on about how you’re so pretty, especially when you’re on your knees letting him use your mouth like this. Thank goodness for the music, the gyuck sounds are so loud, so obscene as his thrusts get faster and sloppier.

The shaft of his cock is jutting against your teeth every single time the tip of him kisses the back of your throat, makes him shudder every time. He lets out a deep sigh, holding your head still and jerking his hips up.

“Holy shit, you’re so perfect.”

This lasts until he cums, which is never long, you are the client with the perfect mouth after all. He pops his cock out of your mouth, pressing kisses to your lips again and again until he’s satisfied.

You’re still on your knees and he’s still gripping your jaw, you already know what he wants so you crack a wide smile for him. You’re sure you look crazy—spit and cum (you’re dentist’s cum) running down your chin, just smiling like an idiot. He turns your head side to side, using his other hand to run his finger over the tips of your teeth.

“No loosies or chipping.” He smiles at his own handiwork. “Lemme clean you up and get a picture.” It’s sweet, the way he wipes your face so gently and helps you up. He walks away for a second, washes his hands and returns with a tiny paper cup full of mouthwash, remembers alcohol free is your preference.

The goal is a minute but he lets you slide with the forty-five second swish. He hugs you tight, and he doesn’t let go. Neither do you, your arms perched against his shoulders as you stare up at him.

“When imma see you again? Every four months ain’t cutting it nomore.”

“You can see me whenever, you know where I be, what time I take lunch. Unless you trying to take me on a date outside of work hours.”

You nod, and when you do he’s pulling out his phone, handing it to you with a light chuckle. “Alright, gimme your number. We’ll set something up.”

Later that day, you see he posted you on his personal page. Your teeth looks amazing but you hope the hearts in your eyes and the way you press yourself against him isn’t too obvious.

@/smiley_orthodontist : Another satisfied client back for routine maintenance! I love making pretty girls prettier 🥺🫶🏻

I guess it’s safe to say you really like your dentist & he really likes you too!

#tokyo rev x reader #tokyo rev smut #tokyo rev x black reader #tokyo rev x you #nahoya kawata #smiley x reader #x black reader #black coded reader #tokyo revengers #tokyo rev x y/n #Tokyo revengers x black reader #HentyeHottie

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feyrevelry · 2 months

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ℒORD SYLVERIAN SELEMCHANT ; the gaudy-rich &. decadent ㅤson of the MEISARCH with an unyielding thirst for ㅤ｡· ° ʚㅤ 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐑𝐘. ɞ ° ‧｡

⸻⠀⠀𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘 𝐈𝐍⠀/⠀hedonism and luxury ; a sheltered life of privilege ; unintentional Marie Antoinette-ism ; GROWTH ; becoming a hero.

♔ ind. BALDUR'S GATE III and DnD OC. 25+ only, adult and triggering content will be present. Reblogs are appreciated :3

#♔ self promo !#bg3 rp #dnd rp #rp promo #/ wheeee.#/ *leaves this here*

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lafcadiosadventures · 6 months

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Madame Putiphar Groupread. Book Two, Chapter XXXVI

ℑ𝔫𝔰𝔦𝔡𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔖𝔢𝔯𝔞𝔦𝔩 ℜ𝔬𝔶𝔞𝔩𝔢

Jean-Dominique Ingres, le bain turc + study for the bain turc, source, wikipedia

{fellow readers: @sainteverge @counterwiddershins }

Borel puts into practice his theory of parallels between despots of different nations. As I said before, his thesis is not without huge etnocentrism problems, mostly for how he formulated it, but there is something to it imo. It is licit to seek similarities between despotic/oppressive systems, the problem was that Borel made it about a foreign Race corrupting the virile primitive monarchies with its luxurious ways :d

So, here he ellaborates a complex comparison between the serails (his sources, according to my edition are: Six Voyages en Turquie, en Perse et aux Indes, and my editor adds, exceptionally volume VI, Nouvelle Relation de l’interieur du serail (1713), by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier.)and the parc-aux-cerfs. Some parallels, (like the green livery) we are to understand, are made by the King himself who has tried to fashion his brothel after a fantasy harem. Others are parallels (like the selams) cannot be literal, but drawn by the narrator himself.

I don't think the rational explanation for the green annuls the connection I made between the other green wearers of the novel and the guards. However, on an literal level we learn that the green here is taken from the codes of the serails that inflamed the libidos and imaginations of white men all over. Green equals servants of the high born concubines. While the baltagis (literally "man with the axe," the guards of the serail) wore grey. Agiam-oglams were children between the ages of nine and ten, “selected for their physical strength” according to my translator. The Kislar-aga was the chief of the eunuchs, his main role was leading the concubines to the bedchamber, and there also was the Kutzlir-agasi, the chief of the black eunuchs. Then we return to french, to nominate he who was jokingly called monsieur de Cervière, the guardian of the virgins, like a loup-cervier, the wolf that attacks the does in this case. De Cervière (a retired army major) is the boss of the Parc, he rules over everyone else. His task is to punish and thwart any exterior attempts made to rescue the women. He also had to capture any possible “selams”-> in the actual serail, flower arrangements with codes and secret meanings, so, he will frustrate and punish any attempt to hide hidden secret messages by the women to the exterior or vice-versa. He had the authority to summon the sphahis, a regimient of mounted soldiers in post conquest of Algeria France, selected from the arab and bereber population. [This word came to france from ottoman turkish, the original word is sipahi, which is turkish merely means horsemen, but that aquired a super insulting meaning in spanish, still in use (the word cipayo, literally a mercenary, figuratively a person from the periphery who defends the interests of the imperial metropolis against his own nation)(not only they force draft colonial soldiers, they also transform their words into insults)]

We learn that the Madame functions as a female kutzlir-agasi, she has to prevent contact between the odalisks, she is, as it had been hinted, a low born, “vulgar” woman, who thanks to her extreme organized nature has earned the confidence of Pharao, who joking with her sexuality implies she will one day transform into a man and then he will make her his CHASNATARBASSI

Under the Madame operated two chambermaids who educated the wards/pupils in etiquette, manners, music,dance, literature and painting (not very different from the regular femenine education of the day, they had to know these basic things to be agreeable to the king in case they were not highborn) below the two chambermaids were the dueñas, who fulfilled "any task or service", and had to spy on the pupils. The vile and harsh jobs were done by servants + the horrid and old baltagis. They were very well payed but any minor failing they could be sent to the dungeons. (a terror regime, well payed but very high risk for those enforcing order as well)

“There were odalisques of all age, from nine or ten to twenty years old. When they reached their fifteenth year the town they were living in was no longer kept hidden from them; but they were diverted from believing that they were destined to Pharaoh’s bed. When they were suspected of knowing their destination, which they had learned, either by chance or through confiding, they were sent away and put in a cloister or a chapterhouse, or, when they were pregnant, were married off.”

(tr. Sainteverge)

we know that about the ages to be true, sadly. After reading this we can be hopeful for Maria degli Angeli to have made it alive after all.

Then Borel details the monetary cost of the serail, which is not irrelevant, while the people starved, as corresponds to a monarch, the king spent large fortunes in his idle pleasures. Its also interested to note his dispassionate tone here, no rage, just numbers. It is a well oiled machine after all, a perfect system of sale and purchase of women and a whole system of payed servants and jailkeepers, recruiters and bribers meant to keep the whole thing working. A perfectly rational and dare I say Enlightened enterprise, nothing random or capricious here, not very different from japan's comfort women or the joy divison in nazi germany. Sex is a right of the monarch, but also, these are people being terrified having their lives stolen from them. This creates a rethoric of power and an aura of terror. I would not be surprised if people constructed the parc into a fairy taleesque opportunity for the women (a bit like Maria reconstructs her experience) but historians try to claim a bit of a black legend surrounding it, which implies a general popular rejection of it. 8however we know much of the horrors to be true)

Borel states: the royal brothel with its comerce of nubile flesh lasted 34 years. 34 years and no one ever payed for the various crimes commited within it.

Borel also remarks, drawing one last paralel with the convents: the last superintendent who succeded mme Putiphar had been a canoness

#madame putiphar #long post #text post #catching up #back to putiposting sunglass emoji etc

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lizzisimss · 1 year

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religion-is-a-mental-illness · 1 year

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What is your take on the Supreme Courts decision to to uphold the ban on race as a deciding factor for admission to college?

“I just opened a brown girl who’s an 810 [SAT].”

“If its brown and above a 1300 [SAT] put them in for [the] merit/Excel [scholarship].”

“Still yes, give these brown babies a shot at these merit $$.”

“I am reading an Am. Ind.”

“[W]ith these [URM] kids, I’m trying to at least give them the chance to compete even if the [extracurriculars] and essays are just average.”

“I don’t think I can admit or defer this brown girl.”

“perfect 2400 SAT All 5 on AP one B in 11th” “Brown?!” “Heck no. Asian.” “Of course. Still impressive.”

“I just read a blk girl who is an MC and Park nominee.”....

“Stellar academics for a Native Amer/African Amer kid.”....

“I’m going through this trouble because this is a bi-racial (black/white) male.”

This, as noted by Coleman Hughes in his recent "10 Notes on the End of Affirmative Action" post, is the ugly racist reality of "Affirmative Action." The above logs from Harvard's chat system come directly from the Supreme Court documents. This is how the sausage is made. This is racial discrimination.

If what these institutions are doing is so good, then it's curious that this process is not made transparent. Harvard were even insisting that they don't do it, simply because they changed the name so that, technically, they were telling the truth. Shouldn't they be proud of their "equity" work? If it's something that's good, own it.

A lot of the discourse around this is exactly the same tactics we've seen with CRT and gender stuff: "Literally nobody is doing this, but if they are doing it then it's a good thing and you're a bigot for trying to stop it. But nobody's doing it so that's why we have to stop it from being banned. Because of the fact it's not happening." #KettleLogic

They should also be honest with applicants. After all, Harvard's motto is Veritas (i.e. "truth").

https://colemanhughes.substack.com/p/10-notes-on-the-end-of-affirmative

Imagine if every college rejection letter contained an honest account of why every kid was rejected. Imagine, for example, if the Asian-American kid who would have gotten into Harvard were she not Asian received an honest statement attesting to that fact in her rejection letter: “We regret to inform you that you’ve been rejected in part because you are Asian-American. Had you been black or Hispanic with otherwise identical qualifications, we would have accepted you.”

Coleman didn't go further, but I'd like to suggest the text for an acceptance letter: "We're pleased to inform you that you've been accepted to Harvard. This has occurred in part because of the color of your skin. Had you been white or Asian with otherwise identical qualifications, we would have deemed you as unsuitable."

Welcome to Harvard.

These institutions are neither transparent nor honest. This fact alone suggests they know what they're doing is wrong.

This is the result of what Harvard's system produces.

Sources:

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/20-1199_hgdj.pdf - Case

https://www.aei.org/op-eds/is-it-time-to-replace-race-with-class-in-affirmative-action/ - Chart

That is, an Asian person in the top 90-100 range on the academic index (higher scores are better) has a lower chance of acceptance than a black person in the 30-40 range.

Let's be frank: this is about expensive social signaling. Luxury beliefs.

Expensive, because it throws both black and Asian people under the bus. It's a way for elite progressives to signal how Good™ they are, without doing anything. Because it means they never have to wonder what could be done to actually lift black academic performance upwards, instead of lowering standards.

There's some suspicion that the quoted tweet is a parody account, but the fact it's so hard to tell these days means it kind doesn't even matter.

"You see that over here students are struggling, and instead of helping them more, you say, 'alright, well, we'll accept your failure.'" -- Dr. Amir Whitaker

If you're trying to "solve" academic disparity in the gap between high school graduation and university admission, you're out of your damned mind, you're over a decade too late, and you have no clue what the causes are, and therefore whether your "solution" will even do anything.

For example, it's uncontroversial that SAT scores correlate to study time, and that lower study time also corresponds to lower household income.

[ Source: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/analyzing-the-homework-gap-among-high-school-students/ ]

Why, and how can we address this, are all very interesting and worthwhile questions to pursue; there are few studies of enquiry that would be more noble and worthwhile.

Here's the thing: Roland Fryer did uplift very low performing black students to above the level of white students. But it took hard work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8xWOlk3WIw

• "Aggressive Human Capital Management" - i.e. firing lots of teachers "You ask the teachers what you think you need to educate these kids. We got answers like, 'well, all we need is smarter kids.' I said, 'all you need is a new job.'" • Extra time "If you're behind, you either got to spend more time, or ask the white kids to please take Thursday and Friday off." • Small tutoring groups • Use data to drive instruction • High expectations and no excuses for failure

All of this is doable. It won't even cost all that much. But doing the hard work around student study time, performance expectations, staff management, etc, isn't as glamorous as online screaming to show off your progressive bona fides by calling everyone a racist. #MoreHomework isn't a hashtag that's going to go viral. And there's a certain class of person - usually white progressive elites - who wants to claim that the above common sense, pragmatic list is some kind of cloaked message of racism. "bLaMiNg pOc iNsTeAd oF DiSmAnTLInG SyStEmIc rAcIsM" or whatever. You know the song; it's the same one they always sing.

There are dozens of other problems in the way the US education system works which I've talked about before: teaching reading the wrong way; stupid woke classes in fake-math rather than real math; the lack of a fixed, defined curriculum; the pathological avoidance of teaching content. Many of these issues are magnified at the lower socio-economic classes. The failures in teaching reading, for example, can be offset among those in the middle-class if you're engaged in reading at home with involved parents and access to books. In poorer households with parents - or indeed, single-parents - who are time-poor and where books might not be as plentiful, the deficiencies of the education system aren't as likely to be mitigated at home.

So the problem often isn't an issue of race but of poverty. People pay attention to it as it affects race, but that misses the rest of the forest.

Remember the Harvard academic decile rankings table I posted earlier? It comes from an article by Ian Rowe titled "Is It Time to Replace Race with Class in Affirmative Action?" It makes, obviously, the case that assistance should be applied at the level of socioeconomics, not race. The idea that middle and upper-class black people - and yes, most black Americans are middle-class - need assistance, while poor whites, such as the Appalachian areas, do not and are "privileged," is pretty perverted. It assumes black people are incapable, while also redirecting help from people who would benefit from it, simply because they're white. It makes gross assumptions about everyone, while helping very few. If you help poor people, you'll help poor black people as well. Which is what the left used to be about. Remember those days?

I mean, have you ever actually looked at the Nation's Report Card? It's a portrait of a broken, inadequate education system.

[ Source: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/dashboards/schools_dashboard.aspx ]

My point being that by the time you're talking about admission to university, it's already too late. This should have been addressed right from the beginning as children start school. Then you would have closer parity in terms of academic results, and closer parity in academic admissions.

One other thing that should be mentioned is something I recall John McWhorter discussing which is called "mismatch."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CU3hQfyEKQ

Studies on mismatch show that those lowered academic standards cause black people to attend schools where they're less likely to earn degrees than they otherwise would be.

That is, throwing a student of average academic capability into an elite institution is more likely to have them either fail out or drop out. It would be better to have them attend a university better fitting with their academic ability.

Especially as it relates to ambition. Why everybody needs to aspire to a pretentious, expensive - and let's not forget, woke, as clearly demonstrated - university as Harvard is beyond me.

“I wouldn't want to belong to a club that would have me as a member” -- Groucho Marx

Maybe that's just me, though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465029965/

Mismatch: How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It's Intended to Help, and Why Universities Won't Admit It Sander and Taylor have long admired affirmative action's original goals, but after many years of studying racial preferences, they have reached a controversial but undeniable conclusion: that preferences hurt underrepresented minorities far more than they help them. At the heart of affirmative action's failure is a simple phenomenon called mismatch. Using dramatic new data and numerous interviews with affected former students and university officials of color, the authors show how racial preferences often put students in competition with far better-prepared classmates, dooming many to fall so far behind that they can never catch up. Mismatch largely explains why, even though black applicants are more likely to enter college than whites with similar backgrounds, they are far less likely to finish; why there are so few black and Hispanic professionals with science and engineering degrees and doctorates; why black law graduates fail bar exams at four times the rate of whites; and why universities accept relatively affluent minorities over working class and poor people of all races.

And even for black students who legitimately make the admissions standards, their framed Harvard certification will have a cloud permanently cast over it. Did the black Harvard-attending economist you're interviewing for your company get there by merit or by lowered standards? Should you even bother with Harvard graduates any more?

Some of the other discourse is like "you're going to stop affirmative action..." - i.e. racial discrimination - "...but you're not going to stop legacy admissions!?" This is literally WhatAboutism. Both things can be wrong and unfair. "This thing being wrong justifies us doing this other wrong thing."

This case is about race-based selection, filed by Asian students who were being racially discriminated against. The case was not about legacies. You don't rule on a case that nobody has presented. And as far as I know, legacies are not explicitly in violation of the U.S. Constitution. If you think legacies should go away, then make the case. Find something in the Constitution, find a legal precedent, or make a challenge some other way.

But don't make excuses for perpetrating one wrong thing on the basis of another wrong thing.

Coleman's analysis is interesting and goes into depth, so is worth a read.

I won't reproduce the whole thing here, but the headings are worth a read at least:

“Affirmative Action” is a Euphemism for Racial Discrimination

“Affirmative Action” Affects the Elites, Not the Masses

The Benefits of “Affirmative Action” are Dubious

Mismatch is Real

“Affirmative Action” is Not the Product of The Civil Rights Movement

Quotas are a Red herring

We’re Confused About Diversity

Affirmative Action as Reparations?

The Equilibrium Will Change

If Not Affirmative Action, then What?

Finally, what I will say is that it's simultaneously interesting, gratifying and alarming all at the same time to witness the open and proud denunciation of the "colorblind" ideal espoused by MLK Jr, by people purporting to be "progressive."

When you criticize "equity" as discrimination by authoritarians to artificially manufacture their pet outcomes, people sometimes act like you're just making it up. Then a reaction like this happens and people start saying the quiet bit out loud, proving you right. Not that you necessarily want to be.

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```"INDIA IS GREAT"...... Apart from though I was/am ever grateful to my PARENTS(@MOM+DAD),before/after my "GRADUATION" (Bachelor of Architecture)..... Attn!... Ladies&Gentlemen.... Boys&Girls..... Back to my year 96s-97s(in the year 1996-97),while after I just appeared at my Final Semester, SEMESTER NO-10(B.Arch),from my College Campus Address in "AURANGABAD" District, Maharashtra State(IND), Moved to Mumbai, without asking my "MOM" & my Real SISTERS.......it was at that time, quietly interesting/thrilling/expedition to me, first time, while at night boarded in a luxury bus, arrived at peak_very morning hrs at MUMBAI CENTRAL BUS DEPOT/might be "VICTORIA TERMINUS" (VT) Bus Depot.... OK... then came to "CHURCH GATE" LOCAL SUB URBAN WESTERN RLY STATION.... though at that time, both "WESTERN" /"CENTRAL" / "HARBOUR" local lines of "MUMBAI" I visited..... #@@KUCH LAMHE, KUCH YANDEIN..... I am grateful TO Mr "NAIR" UNCLE, Caretaker of Lodge, Mrs KUTTI,landlord of Lodge, who gave me shelter to stay over for maintaining my Architectural JOB/EMPLOYMENT at her Lodge/GUEST HOUSE at that time(1996-97), i am grateful to my Senior fellows, esp GUJARATI GENTLEMAN, Mr "JEETENDER" UNCLE, Mr "FERNANDES" UNCLE(South Indian Gentleman),Mr "Mohan MUDLIYAR" my Senior fellow, Mr MUSTAFA Bhai, Bidyut bhai(Mr BIDYUT SARKAR, a fellow from KOLKATA) & etc.... at that time, complete ADDRESS of that LODGE/GUEST HOUSE, while I used to did correspond to my MOM&SISTERS,as follows: "GREEN COTTAGE" /preferably "RAM VILAS LODGING", AT "CHATTRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ ROAD", VAKOLA BRIDGE, SANTACRUZ(EAST), MUMBAI-55, MAHARASHTRA STATE(IND)..... <<< any kind of feedback/Calling, without any hesitation Please Contact me, M:+91-9089149107/ 9402156929.... or mail me, [email protected] [email protected] <<<FOUNDER, "CEO"(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) & ARCHITECT, on behalf of "ARCH DESIGNING STUDIO" (IND), GSTIN:16AYSPR1667C1Z3........."THANK YOU"....```

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Modern Family Mansion VII

Contemporary luxury family mansion for your Sims. With this one, I tried to blend in a modern buid with lush tropical gardens. This build comes in 2 versions, one including CC and one without. Both have the exact same exterior (aside from a few doors), landscaping and floorplans, but are different when it comes to the interiors. The photos shown are from the CC version, the CC free version does have the same interior style.

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Upper level : family/games room, master suite (with a private bathroom, sitting area, walk-in closet and balcony), 4 bedrooms (all with a private bathroom, walk-in closet and balcony, some feature a pantry)

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Ashiana Amarah: 4 BHK Luxury Apartments for Sale

Ashiana Amarah, a prestigious residential project offering 4 BHK luxury apartments, is a leading example of modern living in India. This process is not the only way of having a home that reflects the ideas of luxury and exclusivity, but the process of buying a life together with a residence. The up-to-date facilities together with a location close to everything are just but a part of what makes Ashiana Amarah a perfect living space. These are the reasons for which you should regard this top-notch project as a possible shelter for your near future lifestyle

A Glimpse of Ashiana Amarah

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Location Advantages

One of the most persuasive points for Ashiana Amarah is the location of the project. The site is well known for being in a prime location which is easy to access from different parts of the city. Be it commuting to major highways, travelling to business centers or going to the best leisure spots in the city, the inhabitants of Ashiana Amarah are placed at the best position to access every segment of city life.

Because of the accessibility of schools, hospitals, shopping centers and other recreation outlets, it is positive for the balancing lifestyle of a family. This is the greatest thing since there are a lot of reputed schools and therefore, you will not have to worry about your children’s education as they will not have to be driven to long distances. Other factors such as the distance from a variety of clinics and hospitals of high standards will also be an added advantage.

Spacious 4 BHK Apartments

At Ashiana Amarah, each 4 BHK apartment has been designed to meet the highest standards of luxury and comfort. Spacious and elegantly appointed, the apartments offer a modern living environment with a touch of sophistication. The layouts are functional yet aesthetic, ensuring that every square foot of the home is put to optimal use.

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Premium Amenities for a Luxurious Lifestyle

Ashiana Amarah goes beyond just offering luxury apartments; it provides a complete lifestyle experience. The project boasts an array of world-class amenities that cater to the needs of modern families. Some of the highlights include:

1. Swimming Pool and Fitness Center

Residents can enjoy a resort-like experience with a lavish swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Whether you are an avid fitness enthusiast or someone who enjoys a refreshing dip after a long day, these amenities ensure that you don’t have to step out of the community to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

2. Clubhouse and Recreational Facilities

The spacious clubhouse offers a variety of recreational activities, including indoor games, a reading lounge, and spaces for social gatherings. It’s the perfect place to unwind or catch up with neighbors. The clubhouse also houses a fully equipped banquet hall, making it ideal for hosting events, parties, and family functions.

3. Sports Facilities

We offer a host of sporting facilities, including tennis courts, basketball courts, and jogging tracks, providing ample opportunities for residents to stay fit and active. The availability of multiple sports options ensures that there’s something for everyone, regardless of age or preference.

4. Children’s Play Area and Kid-Centric Amenities

Recognizing the needs of families with young children, Ashiana Amarah has dedicated play areas and kid-friendly zones that allow children to explore, play, and develop their skills in a safe environment. This focus on child-centric amenities is a big draw for families who want to provide their children with both fun and enriching experiences.

5. Landscaped Gardens and Green Spaces

The project’s green spaces and beautifully landscaped gardens offer a tranquil retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. These areas are perfect for leisurely strolls, morning yoga, or simply relaxing with a book.

6. 24/7 Security and Safety

At Ashiana Amarah, security is a top priority. The project is equipped with round-the-clock security, CCTV surveillance, and controlled access to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. With these stringent measures in place, you can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle with complete peace of mind.

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The modern homebuyers are particularly concerned with sustainability. So is Ashiana Amarah, when building a house; construction with the help of energy efficient lights, implements a system to collect rainwater, and waste disposal systems which are all part of the environmentally-friendly way of living. Such green policies help not only cut emissions of greenhouses gasses, but also reduce operating costs to the residents.

Here, the focus on being environmentally responsible in building infrastructure and facilities allows the customers to live comfortably, whilst remaining eco-friendly in their lifestyle choices. The landscaping with well-kept lawns and greens enhances the feeling further of being one with nature.

Investment Potential and Value Appreciation

Investing in a luxury apartment at Ashiana Amarah is not only about acquiring a dream home but also about making a smart financial decision. With its strategic location, high-end amenities, and the reputation of the Ashiana brand, the project is poised for significant appreciation in value over time. This makes it an attractive option for both end-users and investors looking for long-term gains in the real estate market.

Additionally, the growing demand for luxury homes in India ensures that properties like Ashiana Amarah will continue to see strong interest from homebuyers who are willing to invest in a high-quality living experience.

The Ashiana Legacy

Through the years, Ashiana Housing has become synonymous with trust, quality and innovation in the real estate sector. The brand has a history of many decades and has maintained the satisfaction of the customers with execution of projects well past their expectations. Ashiana Amarah is evidence that the organization indeed strives to construct attractive and quality homes. Investing in any of the Ashiana properties translates to a life time of investing in quality, living up to expectations and being dependable.

Conclusion

We offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Its 4 BHK apartments are designed for modern families who desire a premium living experience in a prime location. With a range of world-class amenities, eco-friendly features, and a focus on community living, this project truly represents the future of luxury living in India.

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Experience Unmatched Hospitality at the Best Hotel in Dwarka, Gujarat

In the serene coastal town of Dwarka, Gujarat, where ancient temples meet pristine beaches, stands a beacon of sustainable luxury—Hawthorn Dwarka. Recognized as the best hotel in Dwarka, Gujarat, this establishment not only offers unparalleled comfort and luxury but also sets a gold standard for eco-friendly hospitality. As travelers become increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, Hawthorn Dwarka is at the forefront, blending opulence with sustainability to create a truly unique experience.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Hawthorn Dwarka’s journey towards sustainability began with a clear vision: to create an environmentally responsible luxury hotel that does not compromise on comfort or elegance. This vision is evident in every aspect of the hotel, from its architecture to its daily operations. The hotel’s design incorporates local materials and traditional building techniques, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and construction.

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of Hawthorn Dwarka’s sustainable practices. The hotel utilizes solar panels to harness renewable energy, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Energy-efficient lighting and appliances are standard throughout the property, and smart systems manage heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to optimize energy use without sacrificing guest comfort.

Water Conservation

In a region where water scarcity can be a challenge, Hawthorn Dwarka has implemented innovative water conservation measures. The hotel features a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system that collects and stores rainwater for various uses. Additionally, greywater recycling systems treat and reuse water from showers and sinks for irrigation and other non-potable applications.

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Effective waste management is another critical component of Hawthorn Dwarka’s sustainability strategy. The hotel has implemented a comprehensive recycling program that includes sorting and processing recyclable materials, composting organic waste, and minimizing single-use plastics. Guests are encouraged to participate in these initiatives, with clearly marked recycling bins and information on how they can help reduce waste during their stay.

Hawthorn Dwarka also partners with local organizations to donate excess food and reusable items, ensuring that nothing goes to waste and that the local community benefits from the hotel’s sustainability efforts.

Sustainable Dining

The culinary experience at Hawthorn Dwarka is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. The hotel’s restaurants prioritize locally sourced, organic ingredients, supporting local farmers and reducing the environmental impact of food transportation. Seasonal menus ensure that guests enjoy the freshest ingredients while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with importing out-of-season produce.

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Hawthorn Dwarka is home to the best spa in Dwarka, Gujarat where relaxation and rejuvenation go hand in hand with sustainability. The spa uses eco-friendly products made from natural ingredients, free from harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Treatments are designed to promote wellness while being kind to the environment.

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Engaging Guests in Sustainability

At Hawthorn Dwarka, sustainability is not just a behind-the-scenes effort; it’s an integral part of the guest experience. The hotel offers educational programs and activities that engage guests in its sustainability initiatives. Guided tours of the property highlight the various eco-friendly practices in place, from solar energy systems to organic gardens.

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A Model for the Future

As the best hotel in Dwarka, Gujarat, Hawthorn Dwarka is not just setting a high standard for luxury but also for sustainability in the hospitality industry. Its comprehensive approach to eco-friendly practices serves as a model for other hotels seeking to balance luxury with environmental responsibility.

By choosing to stay at Hawthorn Dwarka, guests are not only indulging in a world-class experience but also supporting a hotel that values and protects the planet. This commitment to sustainable luxury ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Dwarka.

In conclusion, Hawthorn Dwarka exemplifies how luxury and sustainability can coexist harmoniously. From energy efficiency and water conservation to waste management and sustainable dining, the hotel’s initiatives are paving the way for a greener future. As travelers increasingly seek out eco-friendly accommodations, Hawthorn Dwarka stands out as a shining example of sustainable luxury in Dwarka, Gujarat.

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