#politically correct bullshit

[fuckyeahisawthat]

Paul/Chani battle couple falling in love while fighting side by side in a guerrilla war for national liberation felt like a gift to me personally for many reasons but mostly because comrades-to-lovers is SUCH a specific vibe and putting Paul Atreides into that dynamic is so so so so funny

[infiniteorangethethird]

man the realization that I can do literally whatever the fuck I want within my daydreams/paracosm because I'm the only audience who will ever see it has been one of the most freeing thoughts I've had in a long time. ain't nobody can judge a story they don't even know about

[thevillainsfangirl]

I’m so fucking tired of the bullshit “[insert song or work of fiction] has aged badly” narrative. 🙄 Just because a piece of content doesn’t adhere to whatever popular modern social/political standards there are at the time (whether something from the past or something new), which are always changing anyway, does not mean it’s bad or isn’t good just the way it is! And with the way people are nowadays, raging about every little thing, “aged well” (or the variation of that if it’s new content) probably means it’s boring and one-dimensional.

[twpsyn-who]

Talking a little bit about 'boycotting Eurovision' under Keep Reading, feel free to scroll down if is not what you want to see.

The most used argument on the matter of banning Israel from Eurovision is the fact that Russia got banned from Eurovision, which is the worst argument anyone could bring.

Kindly reminder that Russia didn't get banned because of the war with Ukraine. Russia got banned because many countries has threatened to withdraw from the competition. Sadly, that's a big difference.

Yes, the countries has threatened to withdraw because they support Ukraine and see Russia as the party in the wrong. That was their reason. EBU's reason for banning Russian was because those countries threatened to withdraw, not because the war was bad and Russia must be stopped.

This situation isn't the same. Why? Because many countries support Israel in their genocide. Because this time around Palestine is the party in the wrong. Because we're taught to believe that Israel isn't in the wrong here.**

Boycotting Eurovision won't work. There are people out there who don't know the truth and want to watch Eurovision. There are people out there who don't care and will watch Eurovision regardless of the situation. There are people out there who, despite having the facts, still don't see Israel as the bad guy in this situation and will watch Eurovision. Sadly, boycotting won't work unless everyone does it.

The only way Israel will get banned, in my opinion, is by going through the same thing as Russia. If other countries threatened to withdraw- and not any countries, but the ones investing the most in Eurovision, then yes. That will get Israel banned.

Otherwise? The only thing we do is hurt artists that don't deserve it. Artists who use Eurovision as a way to get more exposure and experience. Artists who deserve to be heard.

Don't vote for Israel's entry. Don't stream their song either. Heck, turn off the TV when is their turn to perform.

**This whole situation (the war, not Eurovision) isn't only black and white. Civilians die daily because of this, all of them from both sides. Innocent people who has no fault. Let's not forget that

[sparrowposting]

I will not argue about religion online I will not argue about religion online I will not argue about religion online🤡

[vernadskova]

Basically every time anything happens now a lot of people project their political sentiments on ukraine somehow like I've seen people complain about "ukraine flag usernames not supporting armenia" and it's all online bullshit, a political kaleidoscope (conveniently devoid of real concerns that run contrary to the sentiment like russia extensively arming azerbaijans military) for people deluded that the war is ideologically motivated in some way and wanting to score wins over hypocritical libs it's really asinine

[crypticarchivist]

The largest obstacle to modern leftism in my country is that modern Socialists and Communists actively hate interacting with other people and refuse to compromise on anything to the point that they are not social and refuse to participate in a community.

Like some of y’all will preach radical acceptance and human rights but the second someone is marginally different you start talking like a cop

Hell I am guilty of that shit during my highschool years. But you fuckers need to learn how to talk to people like you don’t have a screen and two states between the two of you

[ereborne]

Song of the Day: May 22

"And So It Goes” Billy Joel cover by Jennifer Warnes

[bunnyhysteria]

if I have to see "afab" and "amab" in place of any organ, organ function, especially vagina or penis, or gender experience one more time, Im gonna mcfuckin lose it

[outlier-roddy]

Hot take here but I'm pretty sure most of the queer trans leftist people starting to pepper the r slur back into their language are only doing it because faggot started to lose its sparkle

[infinitysisters]

A reminder from the good doctor.

[annebrontesrequiem]

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[o-the-mts]

Right wing Americans love to declare their fealty to free market capitalism. They also love to complain about how businesses are "politically correct" and "woke." But most of the time businesses are make financial decisions that are the epitome of free market capitalism.

EXAMPLE 1: Greeters at stores say "Happy Holidays!"

CONSERVATIVES WHINE: "It's a war on Christmas!"

REALITY: Stores can make more profit if they sell products to more customers, even if they're not Christian.

EXAMPLE 2: M&M's change their mascot characters.

CONSERVATIVES WHINE: "We are being denied sexy candy!"

REALITY: M&M's just wants to make shit-tons of money by selling more candy and will do whatever they can to get attention through advertising.

EXAMPLE 3: Phone menu says "Press 1 for English."

CONSERVATIVES WHINE: "I'm Murrican! I only speak English."

REALITY: Companies can make beaucoup bucks if they get more customers even if English isn't their first language.

EXAMPLE 4: Publisher stops printing 6 Dr. Seuss books.

CONSERVATIVES WHINE: "It's woke culture run amok!"

REALITY: There's no profit in printing books that don't sell. Publishers stop printing thousands of different books each year if they're not profitable.

So really, when it comes down to it, maybe right wingers just hate free market capitalism.

[darknerdygonzo]

It's scum vs. scum but in the end, one is progressive while one is barbaric. BARBARIC JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST MIND YOU. The choice should be obvious. Which one would you want to live in? #ISRAELCOMMITTINGGENOCIDE #IS #GREAT

[bilaudad]

I have like two real hours of work left for the final project of the final term of this “leadership” program, that runs all four years alongside the actual medicine curriculum, and I just. I’ve hit a wall like never before. I have never given much of a shit about this bs class but I am having a hell of a time mustering some fucks for the home stretch here

[whimsicallywiddershins]

All this shit about voters not getting a say because Trump was taken off a ballot. People saying it's not democratic, if the people of America don't want him as our President, then they won't vote him in.

Bullshit. We never wanted him. Trump has never won the popular vote. That first election; he only won because he won the electoral college.

THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA NEVER VOTED HIM IN! He won the electoral college vote, which is rigged and also ancient, unnecessary bullshit.

These arguments trying to say it wasn't the right of the Court to remove Trump don't seem to realize that elections aren't fair. The Republicans have been actively engaging in voter suppression for decades, and they tried very very hard the past couple years. Because they know their candidates won't win. So they rig the system.

Don't ever forget that Trump didn't win the popular vote, but he became president anyways. And when, against all odds, we voted him out, he tried to take the office back by force. The people of America made our choice, and he ignored it. He will do it again.