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  • Where to make local friends?

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  • They really are! I've brushed against these climbing communities before and long been drawn to go (for many reasons haven't). Why is this? Why does it seem like this attracts chill people?

    Lately I've realized I need to get back into some sport again, whether that's pick-up soccer, racquetball, climbing or something... Good for the soul. Too old for hockey now, I think lol.

  • Where to make local friends?

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  • US army veteran who received Purple Heart deported by ICE to Mexico

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  • They aren't the first, and won't be the last. It's so fucking sad.

  • Ocasio-Cortez notes Schumer’s role in Democratic failure that got ‘nothing’ in shutdown fight

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  • I haven't look into it with any depth, but I kind of feel recall elections should be possible especially for US Senators.

  • Locker room talk that

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  • Went back to a rural area near where I grew up in the north east having since moved out west for many years and, wow, the locker room talk is strong.

    Growing up, my dad always said, "the south is 10 years behind us, culturally, and west is 10 years ahead."

    I very much get it.

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  • I thought she was running for her mom's seat but I'm glad she's not. If she wants to run for local to prove herself then go for it. Lots of people follow in parents footsteps and it makes sense.

    That said, I fully support progressive Saikat Chakrabarti running for Pelosi's House seat (against Wiener who is an AIPAC candidate...)

  • Senate Republicans reject Democrat deal to reopen government

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  • Yep. My tepid optimism and defense of Schumer lasted like a whole 24 hours...

  • Senator Who Caved on Shutdown Says “Standing Up to Trump Didn’t Work”

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  • Uhh, more Americans blamed Republicans and Trump's approval tanked.

    This guy is full of fucking shit. There was no reason relent and it would've set Dems up for success next year.

    Primary them all.

  • Air traffic controllers start resigning as shutdown bites

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  • Closest thing Donnie can relate with is being told he wasn't allowed to golf during the campaign. Rough, buddy, I know.

  • Ideas for computer challenges for a 7yo

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  • What was the curriculum you used for them to learn to read?

  • Looks like their attacks on SNAP isn't winning any fans

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  • On that note I'm glad millions could protest during No Kings with not even a single incident to note.

    What somewhat shocks me and I'm grateful for is that there were no false flags.

  • Senate Republicans reject Democrat deal to reopen government

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  • Exactly! I'll repeat what I wrote elsewhere that this is actually a good strategic move as much as I want Jeffries and Schumer gone.

    Follow me:

    • The GOP are forking Democrats to choose a loss of SNAP benefits, or a loss of healthcare tax subsidies that will see premiums skyrocket to unaffordable levels for millions.
    • Democrats DO have the negotiating leverage right now considering Trump's approval is plummeting and more Americans blame Republicans than Democrats.
    • However, this move has a slightly veiled one: It punts the issue to become a talking-point on healthcare right around midterms next year, which will be hugely beneficial to Democratic talking points.
    • As a result, Democrats seize a win for the American people in both restoring SNAP benefits and ACA tax subsidies for a year more, while at the same time loading up political leverage for midterms next year.
    • NOT TO MENTION: It solidifies the side who is trying to viably come to the table and to HELP the American people. Makes them look like the adults in the room.

    Dare I say, great move.

  • Mike Johnson: 'My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor"

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  • That tracks after I got caught with a stash of sears catalog rip-outs and my catholic mom guilt-tripped me lol.

    Neither of us are religious now so it's kind of funny on hindsight at least.

  • Senate Democrats propose 1-year Obamacare subsidies punt in new shutdown offer

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  • A lot of people here are interpreting this incorrectly. Guys, this is actually a good strategic move as much as I want Jeffries and Schumer gone.

    Follow me:

    • The GOP are forking Democrats to choose a loss of SNAP benefits, or a loss of healthcare tax subsidies that will see premiums skyrocket to unaffordable levels for millions.
    • Democrats DO have the negotiating leverage right now considering Trump's approval is plummeting and more Americans blame Republicans than Democrats.
    • However, this move has a slightly veiled one: It punts the issue to become a talking-point on healthcare right around midterms next year, which will be hugely beneficial to Democratic talking points.
    • As a result, Democrats seize a win for the American people in both restoring SNAP benefits and ACA tax subsidies for a year more, while at the same time loading up political leverage for midterms next year.
    • NOT TO MENTION: It solidifies the side who is trying to viably come to the table and to HELP the American people. Makes them look like the adults in the room.

    Dare I say, great move.

  • Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

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  • Naww we can't do that, man! Clearly they need their 10th house, 3rd yacht, and 2nd private jet! Homeless kids be damned!

  • Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

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  • Good! Republicans are putting the lives of Americans in danger with their bullshit.

    Wish we could freeze their assets and stocks, and start selling them off to pay off debt the actual workers.

  • Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages

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  • Well said. So tired of these boisterous bullshitters always running their mouths off conveniently from somewhere else. If they're so concerned and would do the right thing, they can simply buy a plane ticket.

  • Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages

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  • Ah, nothing like stochastic edging from someone conveniently from the other side of the pond, huh.

    Alas, who are you but yet another neighbor, bystander, witness to this tragedy? Why don't you buy youself a plane ticket, good samaritan? Simply so you can clearly show us how it's done, whatever it is that you're referring to of course!

  • Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team

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  • Ocasio-Cortez says Trump shut down Greene’s Senate ambitions, spurring ‘revenge tour’

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  • Heather Cox Richardson echoed this. That infighting with this much power is bound to occur. Hopefully it slows and distracts sufficiently while opposition unites.

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    Why is blocking so common nowadays?

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    What P2P intranet(?) mesh services are there?

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    For younger generations, what was it like growing up with the internet?

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    'I am absolutely voting for Donald Trump': Undecided voters react to Biden's debate performance

    www.reuters.com /world/us/us-presidential-debate-some-undecided-voters-see-disastrous-biden-night-2024-06-28/
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    Undecided voter focus group leans toward Trump after debate

    www.axios.com /2024/06/28/joe-biden-replace-us-elections-2024
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    UK ban on selling arms to Israel would strengthen Hamas, says Cameron

    www.bbc.com /news/uk-politics-68999212
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    US public support for Israel drops; majority backs a ceasefire, Reuters/Ipsos shows | Reuters

    www.reuters.com /world/us-public-support-israel-drops-majority-backs-ceasefire-reutersipsos-2023-11-15/
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