Think about how many painters, authors, artists, etc. have only received notoriety after their death and absolutely have contributed to culture.

If it were from the bottom looking up, that’d be some tall risers. So I think we’re looking down.

Have you seen The Zone of Interest?

Where do you live in America? The northeast has cities with things/buildings older than the birth of America (pre-1776) if you want to visit.

They taught us on ink pens in the 1700s. Wait until you hear about how I etched on slate tablets.

Haha okay I love Japanese game shows but I almost can’t call them reality. :P I recommend Silent Library. An older show but great.

Inama went on to argue that messages of inclusion are not political, especially when both state and federal law dictate that public schools must accept all children and cannot discriminate.

“To say that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ in a public school system is not political, it’s the law,” Inama said.

Inclusive sayings aren’t new to public schools, Inama noted. Back when she was a student, signs that read things like “All are Welcome” or “Everyone is Welcome” were a common way to encourage kids to feel safe and welcome and therefore ready to learn.

“It’s all over the place. It’s not a political opinion, it’s a pretty common message,” Inama said

Sounds like the times are trying to change the common message. Laws are already changing to be discriminatory as we speak.

Any and all “reality” TV.

I know this is fake but I am reminded of how many times I’ve heard how “trump lives rent free” in the minds of those bothered by him. I could say the same about how “liberals” seem to live rent free in their minds, so what is the point of that phrase really?

I thought you meant baklava and I thought, yes, good idea. Have baklava in mouth at all times.

Thanks for sharing your story. It’s interesting to hear about the feelings you had and the choices you made. Hope the climbing has been a blast!

Animal crossing.

And back when this was a thing, Candy Crush.

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Man, your punchline really sealed it. I’m hoping for that meteor too. ☄️🤞

Out of sheer curiosity, what city or place was this garage in??

His daughter was in the social-studies department just like her father, and rowed crew, too, but she had chosen to write her thesis on “The Concept of Reification in Western Marxist Thought,” having come to very different conclusions than her father had about how the world should work. Ackman said it felt as though she “had been indoctrinated” into a cult.

It’s only “indoctrination” when the system of preference isn’t capitalism. They’d never admit capitalism breeds its own cult.

Astute distinction.

Also important to note that Religion and Faith itself are not the problem. I’m not saying that you’re saying this with your comment, but I see on Lemmy the casual relationship between religion and bigotry to almost say religion equals bigotry and I don’t think that’s fair. A truly respectful and inclusive society should be able to include everyone.

I think Interfaith Alliance highlighted a good quote here from Rev. Raushenbush (president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance):

"I want my children to be introduced to the families and traditions of Muslims, Jews, and many other faiths and identities. There’s little doubt that Christian nationalist groups will soon seek the right to opt out from any educational content they object to. It’s a dangerous slippery slope that starts with discrimination against the gay community, but doesn’t stop there.”

Also they stated that the decision clears the way for further discrimination against diverse groups and undermines public education. While falsely claiming the mantle of religious freedom, it in fact suppresses diversity and promotes exclusion.

On June 2, New York City Council Member Vickie Paladino, a Republican, wrote: “Let’s just talk about how insane it is to elect someone to any major office who hasn’t even been a US citizen for ten years—much less a radical leftist who actually hates everything about the country and is here specifically to undermine everything we’ve ever been about. Deport.”

Mamdani hit back at Paladino on X, saying: “Like nearly 40% of all New Yorkers, I wasn’t born in this country. I moved here at age 7. It’s my home. And I’m proud to be a citizen, which means standing up for our Constitution. Councilmember Paladino might consider reading it.”

Great clapback.

She’s certainly testing them and shining the light on them for who they are - rotten to the core.