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Even-tempered oddball, collector of knowledge, devourer of snacks, proficient in the art of cynicism

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In defense of defense mechanisms

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Over the course of this year, there have been many occasions where I've returned to this site looking to take an analytical approach to my newfound love life. Some days I came here grateful and optimistic. Many others I came here skeptical that I... See More »

What does an illegal immigrant look like? How do they differ in appearance from a legal immigrant or even a US citizen?

Tom Homan, current White House Border Czar, just confirmed that ICE agents can detain people without warrants or probable cause, based on their "physical appearance"

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In anticipation of protests happening this weekend, and the potential for rioting, I'd like to share a quote by Martin Luther King Jr

Let me say as I've always said, and I will always continue to say, that riots are socially destructive and self-defeating. I'm still convinced that nonviolence is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for freedom and... See More »

I can't think of anything that makes me cringe harder than political memes

It's just people hijacking a template used for cheap laughs to virtue signal for even cheaper laughs from their in-group. It's basically a shitpost masquerading as dialogue, except that you can't really stoop any lower than that in a conversation so... See More »

I'm not ready to spread my dog's ashes

It's been about 5 months since she lost her battle to an aggressive tumor. Up until the night she passed, I kept thinking she would hold on a little longer so I could take her to her favorite dog park one last time. But her health took a sharp... See More »

Had an interesting exchange yesterday that reminded me of this clip. With the sharp political divides here, what do you guys of think of this theory?

Andrew's Radicalization Theory Context behind the clip

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Is the guy that paid $44 billion for Twitter really the best candidate to solve wasteful spending?

When you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags

In a nation with fast food, same-day delivery, high-speed internet, weight-loss pills, personalized algorithms, and a limitless supply of entertainment options within arm's reach, there will invariably be an attitude of indulgence and psychological... See More »

So Linkin Park has a new singer

Drummer too. Nobody could ever replace Chester, but the band has entered a new era and I'm all for it

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Whenever I feel like skipping work, I'll just say that I have a concept of a valid excuse

If that's a good enough platform for Trump to fleece his supporters with, I figure it'll get me some much needed time off As a child of immigrants, believe me when I say that it takes a lot of time to round up other people's pets in time for dinner

Out of all things I have accomplished, there is no higher honor than when a Republican lets you borrow his truck

Happened a few days ago with my girlfriend's dad. I'm still riding that high. I don't know if I'll ever live up to anything so aggrandizing

What would you do with a billion dollars?

I'll tell you what I'd do, man: two chicks at the same time, man

People resent being shown that they don't approach the complexities of the problem—they don't know what exists beyond the surface ripples

For an old friend

Sometimes relationships end unexpectedly and we have to learn to make our peace with that as best we can. Other times you can see the writing on the wall and realize the best thing to do is just break it off and go our separate ways. Both are bound... See More »

Trump's cabinet scares me more than a Trump presidency

Given that 40 out of 44 of his previous cabinet members have refused to endorse him for president, and given his history of firing people that criticize him and replacing them with sycophants, looking out at the landscape of potential candidates is... See More »

Good leadership vs. bad leadership

I remember an open debate we had in one of my management classes in college about what makes a good leader and a lot of traits that were brought up, like confidence, decisiveness, being a visionary, hands-on management, communication skills, etc. all... See More »

A transgender thought experiment

Both of my dogs are mutts, and as anyone with any interest in dogs can attest to, you learn to look at them and categorize different features and body parts under their respective breeds. It's basically like looking at a Frankenstein experiment. My... See More »

How come it's okay to call your brother 'bro', but you can't call your mother 'mo'?

Be careful who you entrust your pets to

My downstairs neighbor took off on vacation for the holidays, presumably to spend time with family, and had to leave his dog in the care of a sitter. I've pet this dog plenty of times and it always comes up to greet me whenever we're both out. He's a... See More »

I hope they have sweaters in hell

Because as of last night, I have a girlfriend It kinda doesn't feel real yet, but that's probably because we're still pretty early in the process Still, it feels good having someone to look forward to. I'm excited to continue learning about her and... See More »

I have a date tomorrow

It'll be my first since 2019. Oh, what a vastly different person I am from the one I was back then. Uncertain, insecure, lost and searching for meaning in a meaningless world. I did what I was supposed to. I said what people wanted to hear. I... See More »

I've long suspected that I was cursed with bad luck, but nothing quite drives the point home like stepping in dog doo for the third time today

I'm just done with everything right now. I'll try to find the humor in this tomorrow, but for now I'm feeling quite defeated. Good night, SW. Captain Pooshoes is off to play Legends: Arceus for the rest of the night

Not all likes are alike

It bugs me a little bit how the hearting system here can mean so many things, often not even translating to someone actually liking your content. For example, some likes are given to everybody who made the effort to post a reply. It's basically a... See More »

American currency is dumb

So the penny comes directly from our ties to the British, which used to have a coin of the same name. Their coin actually got its name from a Germanic coin called the 'pfennig', which roughly translates to meaning just 'money'. The nickel was named... See More »

Inspirational quote dump

Yeah, I know they're simplistic and overgeneralized, but that's kinda the point. They contain nuggets of wisdom that could be applied to a variety of scenarios. Posting them here because I could use a reminder sometimes that not everything is... See More »

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