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SarahAndSamantha · 46-50, F
@NativePortlander1970 time marches on. I vaguely recall him changing his mind on the "unnatural" part, but don't quote me on that. Regardless, either way, so what? My point in that was plenty of people were screaming their heads off about all the 'wokeness' (without using that actual term, of course, in TOS wayyyy back then. Because, y'know, that screaming never actually changes, it's just the group being screamed about. It's currently us.
So, yeah. enough of the scifi stuff. Again, don't you think it might've been easier for you had you not had to 'keep it to yourself'?
So, yeah. enough of the scifi stuff. Again, don't you think it might've been easier for you had you not had to 'keep it to yourself'?
@SarahAndSamantha The thing is that the more it's pushed the worse the violence gets.
SarahAndSamantha · 46-50, F
@NativePortlander1970 Disagree. There is still violence, but it is far less than it was back in the day. You know this.
Just recently, as a way to push my boundaries, stop being such a coward, and work towards my goal of coming out, I started making myself go out in public, fully presenting as a woman. I started out just going through drivethrus, McDonald's and the like. Nothing but people being polite and nice. I progressed to gas stations, actually getting out of the car, going in, having a face to face interaction, and pumping some gas. Everybody has been absolute sweethearts, I even got a compliment on my dress. Granted all this has been a bare minimum of 30 miles from my town, I'm not quite ready for THAT yet, but it's all been completely positive.
Imagine I did that in 1985. I probably wouldn't have made it through the first drive thru with all my vital organs.
Also, when you were suffering from severe dysphoria, was that pushed on you? Did society in some way say "yeah, you should be trans!" Or was the exact opposite the case? Rhetorical question of course, the fact that you had to hide it tells me so, plus, y'klnow I remember those times too.
The "Cis agenda" (cuz I can play too) was pushed on me HARD. both societally and personally. It sure as (REDACTED) didn't make me cis. So why, oh why, do people think trans being seen will do the same in reverse?
Still didn't answer my question, don't you think things would've gone smoother for you if we were just accepted and allowed?
Just recently, as a way to push my boundaries, stop being such a coward, and work towards my goal of coming out, I started making myself go out in public, fully presenting as a woman. I started out just going through drivethrus, McDonald's and the like. Nothing but people being polite and nice. I progressed to gas stations, actually getting out of the car, going in, having a face to face interaction, and pumping some gas. Everybody has been absolute sweethearts, I even got a compliment on my dress. Granted all this has been a bare minimum of 30 miles from my town, I'm not quite ready for THAT yet, but it's all been completely positive.
Imagine I did that in 1985. I probably wouldn't have made it through the first drive thru with all my vital organs.
Also, when you were suffering from severe dysphoria, was that pushed on you? Did society in some way say "yeah, you should be trans!" Or was the exact opposite the case? Rhetorical question of course, the fact that you had to hide it tells me so, plus, y'klnow I remember those times too.
The "Cis agenda" (cuz I can play too) was pushed on me HARD. both societally and personally. It sure as (REDACTED) didn't make me cis. So why, oh why, do people think trans being seen will do the same in reverse?
Still didn't answer my question, don't you think things would've gone smoother for you if we were just accepted and allowed?
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KingofBones1 · 46-50, M
Patriot is one who believes ardently in the founding values and the good of the nation as a whole. They are willing to sacrifice their own lives for the greater good and the greater protection of that cause and security. They put the values of the Constitution far above the values of the sitting government that my friend is a patriot
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
To me, a patriot loves their country and wants it to be the best that it can be. They have pride in their national identity even as they are willing to admit to flaws and points where improvement can be made. Patriotism is internal and it's not about competing with other nations. Except maybe in sporting events.
This is in contrast to Nationalist that believes their country is the best or should be the best country. It's less about being the best you can be and more about being at the top. Knocking rivals down is just as valid a strategy as trying to improve internally. Nationalism is external and relies on comparison with other nations to demonstrate supremacy (even if such comparisons are often fictions).
This is in contrast to Nationalist that believes their country is the best or should be the best country. It's less about being the best you can be and more about being at the top. Knocking rivals down is just as valid a strategy as trying to improve internally. Nationalism is external and relies on comparison with other nations to demonstrate supremacy (even if such comparisons are often fictions).
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darkmere1983 · 46-50, M
one who cares deeply about their own country.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
A douche
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@NativePortlander1970 The Constitution was meant to be a living document, not sacred scripture.
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tenente · 100+, M
"no"
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