My mom was friends with a lesbian couple in Oregon who decided to move to Florida because they liked golf and one of them was deathly afraid of earthquakes.  

They moved back this Spring reasoning that their chances of being hurt in a hate crime were far greater than the chances of being hurt in an earthquake.

who ever thought working in Target would become dangerous duty?

Target removes Pride merchandise after violent threats to staff

We now have a genuine woke candidate for President:

Jaytee said:

I’m actually seeing more and more cars with Florida license plates up here in New Jersey. I was down there last week and construction sites are dead. I-75 was a breeze to drive on in rush hour traffic, something I never seen.

Undocumented construction workers are fleeing Florida after its crackdown on immigration status. Construction sites are abandoned. Developers and builders are freaking out. Ha ha ha ha ha.

ml1 said:

who ever thought working in Target would become dangerous duty?

Target removes Pride merchandise after violent threats to staff

H-E-B, the biggest and most beloved grocery store chain in Texas, is standing strong against anti-LGBT protests. They have a full line of pride merch and they sponsor pride events throughout the state.

https://www.tiktok.com/@lawsonmaee/video/7236418726919163179

Right-wingers are threatening to boycott (as usual), but H-E-B is the only game in town in many Texas cities. Since they're already boycotting Target, that just leaves Walmart. We'll see how long that boycott lasts.

Caution, maybe damaging to your biased belief system…

https://link.nationalreview.com/

and/or this.

https://catholicvote.org/megyn-kelly-to-stop-using-fake-pronouns/

or, even this…

WITH JUDSON BERGERJune 10 2023 Building a Better Definition of ‘Woke’ At the turn of the century, Simon Winchester wrote a splendid book about the making of the Oxford English Dictionary titled The Professor and the Madman (actually, it had a much loftier-sounding title when first published in England, but, as with the American Office, U.S. sensibilities made a British product better). The book documents the involvement of William Chester Minor — the “madman” — a Civil War vet who, while in a psychiatric hospital for shooting someone, contributed profusely to the dictionary. The word “woke” could use a William Chester Minor. From both the left and now the right (from Trump, to be specific), the term is getting disparaged as an empty slur with no true meaning. “Half the people can’t even define it,” Trump recently griped. This was a slap at woke-warrior and 2024 rival Ron DeSantis more than anything, considering Trump himself is so liberal with the word he’d show no compunction about applying it to tacos that aren’t in bowl form. Regardless, Trump was only repackaging progressives’ complaints. A CNN opinion piece in April declared, “The fight against ‘woke’ is really conservative gaslighting.” Back in 2021, an MSNBC piece warned, as many have since, that the term was being “weaponized” by the Right. Rich Lowry, in the course of knocking down Trump’s argument, writes: As we saw in the debate over critical race theory, as soon as the Right adopts a term that has purchase, the Left denies that the underlying phenomenon exists. There have been numerous reports in the press about how no one can define “woke,” while left-wing commentators and academics have been saying that the use of the term is, of course, itself racist. “Official” definitions of the word, of course, exist. Merriam-Webster says it describes being “aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” while having negative connotations suggesting said beliefs aren’t genuine or reasonable. Dictionary.com refers to “an active awareness of systemic injustices and prejudices, especially those involving the treatment of ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities,” while noting the word’s “disparaging” usage referring to liberal orthodoxy, “especially promoting inclusive policies or ideologies that welcome or embrace ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities.” But that’s not quite it. The term, in the modern context, describes a set of beliefs that depart from general support for equal rights and diversity promotion. A reliable definition is needed — yet is far from impossible to articulate. Rich notes the word has replaced “political correctness” but refers to something deeper than “hypersensitivity.” It’s a critique, he writes, “of American life as fundamentally racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic.” Wilfred Reilly boiled it down in an NRO piece back in March: A “woke” person, or “social-justice warrior,” is someone who believes that (1) the institutions of American society are currently and intentionally set up to oppress (minorities, women, the poor, fat people, etc.), (2) virtually all gaps in performance between large groups prove that this oppression exists, and (3) the solution to this is equity — which means proportional representation regardless of performance or qualifications. Princeton’s Robert P. George offered his own definition — too tendentious for the dictionary, perhaps, but concise: The attitude of a person who regards his or her opinions as so obviously correct and so profoundly enlightened that they may not legitimately be doubted or challenged, and that only hate or bigotry can explain others’ holding different beliefs. Jay Nordlinger posed the question “What’s ‘Woke’?” in a Corner post last weekend. He sought to answer it not with a definition but with examples: At an American university, a conductor rehearsing a chorus said, “Now, ladies and gentlemen, please turn to Section B,” or whatever. A student reported him to administration. Administration gave him a warning. . . . My colleague David Mastio worked at USA Today for a long while. At some point, a group of activists at the paper decided that “pregnant women” would no longer do. It had to be “pregnant people.” Mastio observed that the “people” in “pregnant people” are also known as “women.” The activists demanded that he be fired. Instead, he was demoted.

kthnry said:

H-E-B, the biggest and most beloved grocery store chain in Texas, is standing strong against anti-LGBT protests. They have a full line of pride merch and they sponsor pride events throughout the state.

https://www.tiktok.com/@lawsonmaee/video/7236418726919163179

Right-wingers are threatening to boycott (as usual), but H-E-B is the only game in town in many Texas cities. Since they're already boycotting Target, that just leaves Walmart. We'll see how long that boycott lasts

The two things I miss most about living in Texas are the BBQ and HEB Central Market. 

mtierney said:

or, even this…

WITH JUDSON BERGERJune 10 2023 Building a Better Definition of ‘Woke’ “Official” definitions of the word, of course, exist. Merriam-Webster says it describes being “aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” while having negative connotations suggesting said beliefs aren’t genuine or reasonable. Dictionary.com refers to “an active awareness of systemic injustices and prejudices, especially those involving the treatment of ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities,” while noting the word’s “disparaging” usage referring to liberal orthodoxy, “especially promoting inclusive policies or ideologies that welcome or embrace ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities.” But that’s not quite it. The term, in the modern context, describes a set of beliefs that depart from general support for equal rights and diversity promotion. A reliable definition is needed — yet is far from impossible to articulate.

Judson Berger may not be satisfied with ”official” definitions, but those in Merriam-Webster and dictionary.com (Random House) provide exactly what he’s looking for: descriptions of words in modern contexts, based on research by panels of experts who want to know how words are actually being used, not how they should be used. 

Berger appears to believe that his own definition is more reliable. The purpose of most dictionaries to the contrary, he’s welcome to.

mtierney said:

Caution, maybe damaging to your biased belief system…

The National (Socialist) Review: A Journal for White Supremacist and Other Neo Fascists

There, fixed that for you.  

mtierney said:

or, even this…

mtierney said:

and/or this.

https://catholicvote.org/megyn-kelly-to-stop-using-fake-pronouns/

Why do we care that Ms. Kelly has announced that she’s going to be a jerk?

mtierney said:

and/or this.

https://catholicvote.org/megyn-kelly-to-stop-using-fake-pronouns/

So Megyn Kelly now regrets that time she was empathetic. 

ml1 said:

So Megyn Kelly now regrets that time she was empathetic. 

There’s no money in empathy. 

If Biden’s brain is not working properly, then how do you explain the people who will vote for trump? I mean, trump has shown top secrets and war plans for Iran and North Korea to a dumba$$ like kid rock fuhcrissakes! Just how stupid are republicans? I mean really!!

Jaytee said:

If Biden’s brain is not working properly, then how do you explain the people who will vote for trump? I mean, trump has shown top secrets and war plans for Iran and North Korea to a dumba$$ like kid rock fuhcrissakes! Just how stupid are republicans? I mean really!!

”If   Biden’s brain is not working properly…” 

If it were, would he had left boxes of classified documents in his garage in Delaware? Hunter, a troubled son, had ready access to that garage. Makes an inquiring mind  wonder,,,,,

mtierney said:

”If   Biden’s brain is not working properly…” 

If it were, would he had left boxes of classified documents in his garage in Delaware? Hunter, a troubled son, had ready access to that garage. Makes an inquiring mind  wonder,,,,,

The name of that inquiring mind is Robert K. Hur.

mtierney said:

Jaytee said:

If Biden’s brain is not working properly, then how do you explain the people who will vote for trump? I mean, trump has shown top secrets and war plans for Iran and North Korea to a dumba$$ like kid rock fuhcrissakes! Just how stupid are republicans? I mean really!!

”If   Biden’s brain is not working properly…” 

If it were, would he had left boxes of classified documents in his garage in Delaware? Hunter, a troubled son, had ready access to that garage. Makes an inquiring mind  wonder,,,,,

it makes my mind wonder why Trump didn't just return all the documents. Because simply having them in one's possession doesn't appear to lead to criminal charges if the person returns them. Ask Mike Pence.

Apparently to this stooge trump has a functioning brain. He’s holding top military secrets in a bathroom down in the basement at mare lardo where guests can just flip a lid and take a picture. He’s actually being charged with violation of the espionage act. So parroting what you hear on your righteous wing nuts sites is not proof that Biden did the same thing. Your messiah was asked to return the documents, he was subpoenaed after multiple attempts to retrieve the documents. He is a threat to the country. Lock him up!

ml1 said:

So Megyn Kelly now regrets that time she was empathetic. 

Not even 10 seconds in: “Subjected to celebrations.”

Jaytee said:

Apparently to this stooge trump has a functioning brain. He’s holding top military secrets in a bathroom down in the basement at mare lardo where guests can just flip a lid and take a picture. He’s actually being charged with violation of the espionage act. So parroting what you hear on your righteous wing nuts sites is not proof that Biden did the same thing. Your messiah was asked to return the documents, he was subpoenaed after multiple attempts to retrieve the documents. He is a threat to the country. Lock him up!

I am no fan of Trump.  You have asserted the following: " [Trump] is a threat to the country."  Is Trump an ongoing threat? 

Please explain the perceived threat.

Thanks in advance.

RealityForAll said:

I am no fan of Trump.  You have asserted the following: " [Trump] is a threat to the country."  Is Trump an ongoing threat? 

Please explain the perceived threat.

Thanks in advance.

if I have to explain that to you….you’re not worth engaging with. You’re another damn troll 

RealityForAll said:

Please explain the perceived threat

Dude, figure it out for yourself. This is like asking people to explain basic addition. I refuse to believe that anyone is as ill informed as you claim to be. 

Stop trolling us. 

Jaytee said:

RealityForAll said:

I am no fan of Trump.  You have asserted the following: " [Trump] is a threat to the country."  Is Trump an ongoing threat? 

Please explain the perceived threat.

Thanks in advance.

if I have to explain that to you….you’re not worth engaging with. You’re another damn troll 

You are unable to back-up your assrrtion.  This is a public forum where individuals can share ideas.  Please share ypur POV  and ideas.

GoSlugs said:

RealityForAll said:

Please explain the perceived threat

Dude, figure it out for yourself. This is like asking people to explain basic addition. I refuse to believe that anyone is as ill informed as you claim to be. 

Stop trolling us. 

No trolling here.  Please share your POV.  Implicit in your posting is the assertion that your conclusions and ideas require no details, no explanation and no evidence.  Would you accept such a standard for assertions from anyone else (other than your MOL clique)?

PS If your POV is so obvious then documenting/explaining your POV should be extraordinarily easy.

RealityForAll said:

You are unable to back-up your assrrtion. This is a public forum where individuals can share ideas. Please share ypur POV and ideas.

Jaytee already shared a POV and idea. You asked for an explanation. Jaytee declined.

Sure, I accept that from anyone. Why not?

RealityForAll said:

No trolling here.  Please share your POV.  Implicit in your posting is the assertion that your conclusions and ideas require no details, no explanation and no evidence.  Would you accept such a standard for assertions from anyone else (other than your MOL clique)?

PS If your POV is so obvious then documenting/explaining your POV should be extraordinarily easy.

Boring.  

Seriously dude, ask an interesting question and maybe you will get a response. No one wants to waste time explaining the obvious to you only to spend 30 posts on some moronic misunderstanding.

If you can't understand why Trump is a threat from what has been written thus far on these threads and from your own media consumption, there is absolutely no way that any of us would be able to explain it to you, even if we were inclined to do so.

GoSlugs said:

RealityForAll said:

No trolling here.  Please share your POV.  Implicit in your posting is the assertion that your conclusions and ideas require no details, no explanation and no evidence.  Would you accept such a standard for assertions from anyone else (other than your MOL clique)?

PS If your POV is so obvious then documenting/explaining your POV should be extraordinarily easy.

Boring.  

Seriously dude, ask an interesting question and maybe you will get a response. No one wants to waste time explaining the obvious to you only to spend 30 posts on some moronic misunderstanding.

If you can't understand why Trump is a threat from what has been written thus far on these threads and from your own media consumption, there is absolutely no way that any of us would be able to explain it to you, even if we were inclined to do so.

If Trump was a "threat" due to Trump's possession of classified materials then Trump is no longer a "threat" (assuming any, and all classified materials are no longer in Trump's possession). Let me know if my analysis (above) is inaccurate or incomplete.

RealityForAll said:

If Trump was a "threat" due to Trump's possession of classified materials then Trump is no longer a "threat" (assuming any, and all classified materials are no longer in Trump's possession). Let me know if my analysis (above) is inaccurate or incomplete.

Snooze.