I'm talking abut basically immigrating to another country as an American. I think that's dumb.

It's only a good thing that this really is none of your concern then. This was not a decision taken lightly. It was extensively talked about and researched. We weighed the pros and cons and looked at things like finances, aspirations, family situation, education and so on before making a decision. Despite you repeatedly insisting on how much I hate the country, I visited the US several times a year for often months at a time and was genuinely and fully open to the idea of actually moving and living there because, really, I quite enjoyed what I saw of it. As I've tried to explain numerous times at this point, I'm just an openly critical person on here. And since 95% of everything Serious here relates to the US and my own country virtually never comes up on account of me being our only member there, this makes me seem disproportionally critical of the US when I am equally (if not more so because it actually affects me) sceptical of my own government. My criticism of the EU and some of its legislation is being published soon in an international and peer reviewed academic journal, and another recent article discussing the shortcomings of Belgian police information management is pending approval. It just doesn't come up because no one here cares.

You can think whatever you want, but I think that judging someone's choice and dismissing it as dumb while not even knowing half the story or reasons that went into the decision is a lot dumber than someone just moving to a different country when they still can move back at a moment's notice.

Quote from: Ginger on January 20, 2017, 01:25:11 PM

but I do hope for positive change.

Oh look we have a new energy page.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/america-first-energy
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/all-references-to-climate-change-have-been-deleted-from-the-white-house-website

> The Trump Administration is also committed to clean coal technology, and to reviving America’s coal industry, which has been hurting for too long.


>President Trump is committed to eliminating harmful and unnecessary policies such as the Climate Action Plan and the Waters of the U.S. rule.

Also the LGBT rights page was removed as well

And that's not even the start of it. Stuff like this is what really blows my mind. Never held public office, zero experience managing public schools, history of fighting against the separation of church and state in schools, blatantly lied about conflicts of interest and prior investments before the Senate, sought to use taxpayer money to pay for Christian and religious schools, literally admitted that she lacks familiarity with the system and has no experience being responsible for anything near the size and complexity of the program, faces backlash from a ton of teachers and couldn't answer basic questions about what standardized testing and such even mean. And still, she is deemed to be the best pick to lead the future of your country's education.

But then, things become a bit more clear.

> she is a hardcore conservative billionaire involved in Republican deals, sponsorships and programs against gays or separation of church and state
> her family funded 10 out of 12 people on the committee vetting her and deciding on her appointment, having paid them them over $250,000, and has donated 200 million dollars to the Republican party.

When asked about it, her response literally was: "I have decided, however, to stop taking offense at the suggestion that we are buying influence. Now I simply concede the point. They are right. We do expect something in return.”

Literally what. How are people standing for these kind of practices? The very people who are supposed to be providing checks, balance and reviews are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by those who have no gripes publicly saying "yeah, I expect something in return for my money". This is cronyism and corruption. It's filling the swamp with even more trash and murky water than before. And then, the boss of it all, takes the stage in front of thousand of applauding people going "USA USA" and tells them that they are taking the power from the elite to give it back to the people. That "a small group in our nation's capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost" and that this is ending. That while the very people he surrounds himself with, gives power and puts into important positions celebrated because of how well they were doing, normal people suffered, but now no more. That there will be no more people enriching themselves through foreign investments and operations while he himself and many of those around him made their fortune doing exactly that, and will continue to do so.

Part of the reason why I feel strongly about demagogues and populism is because it's never with the people's interest in mind. These people who think they're taking back control are really just being screwed over just the same by those misleading them and manipulating their grievances for their benefits. And stuff like this is legitimately disgusting.

Exactly which part was the bullshit that triggered a disgusted look? I would hope it wasn't the ceremony in general.

Quote from: Flee on January 20, 2017, 11:32:30 AM

Just got to enjoy seeing my girlfriend watch this with a look of disgust and disbelief on her face. The fact that people actually fall for this bullshit is baffling.

Most of it, really. She exclaimed "what" and "how do people even buy this" a few times. It's not that the ceremony disgusts her or me, but she's definitely smart enough to recognize how much of what Trump is saying is vapid, empty and hypocritical.

Just got to enjoy seeing my girlfriend watch this with a look of disgust and disbelief on her face. The fact that people actually fall for this bullshit is baffling.

Secondhand embarrassment intensifies.

I'll try to watch episode 2 tonight.

1 and 3 seem like borderline trolls or jokes. I don't see the issue with reporting on 2, although I can't be bothered to actually read the study.

jazz with the fight scenes isnt going anywhere lol

Maybe it'll grow on me.

Well, time to give it a go. I'll take notes and give my feedback at the end.

Wish me luck, friends.

watch jojo you colossal faggot

Ew.

Quote from: Flee on January 17, 2017, 08:32:13 AM

stream

le kys

I have to use precious storage space for anime? Damn dude.

Cowboy Bebop it is. Now, sub or dub?

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-38641208

Theresa May has said the UK "cannot possibly" remain within the European single market, as staying in it would mean "not leaving the EU at all".

But the prime minister promised to push for the "greatest possible" access to the single market following Brexit.

In a long-awaited speech, she also announced Parliament would get a vote on the final deal agreed between the UK and the European Union.
And Mrs May promised an end to the UK's "vast contributions" to the EU.

The prime minister used the speech to announce the UK's 12 priorities for Brexit negotiations:

Maintaining the common travel area between the UK and Irish Republic
Tariff-free trade with the EU
A customs agreement with the EU
Continued "practical" sharing of intelligence and policing information
"Control" of immigration rights for EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU

Mrs May said there would not be a "blow-by-blow" account of negotiations, set to get under way after Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is invoked by the end of March. It was not her intention to "undermine" the EU or the single market, she added.

But she warned the EU against a "punitive" reaction to Brexit, as it would mean "calamitous self-harm for the countries of Europe and it would not be the act of a friend".

She said: "This agreement should allow for the freest possible trade in goods and services between Britain and the EU's member states.
"It should give British companies the maximum possible freedom to trade with and operate within European markets and let European businesses do the same in Britain. But I want to be clear: what I am proposing cannot mean membership of the single market."

Mrs May added: "It would, to all intents and purposes mean not leaving the EU at all. That is why both sides in the referendum campaign made it clear that a vote to leave the EU would be a vote to leave the single market."

The single market allows the free movement of goods, services and workers between its members.
The government had previously revealed few details about what it wants to secure from the Brexit talks. Labour has urged Mrs May to push for a "deal that works for trade".

EU leaders have said the UK cannot "cherry pick" access to the single market while restricting the free movement of people.

Addressing an audience including foreign ambassadors in central London, Mrs May said the UK had "voted for a brighter future for our country" and would become "stronger, fairer, more united" after Brexit. She said the UK's history was "profoundly internationalist" and would remain so.

Ahead of the speech, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the business community in her country to back her stance on Brexit, saying: "I'm asking you as representatives of the business world to act together with us, because should it become apparent that you can get full access to the single market even if you can choose certain things then we risk that every country cherry picks. That's why politics and business need to act together."

Conservative MP Dominic Raab, who campaigned for a Leave vote, said it was "highly likely" the UK would leave the formal structures of the single market and the customs union, and it was vital for Mrs May to argue a "positive case" for Brexit.

But Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said: "You can call this Brexit clean, red, white and blue, or whatever you want. But this doesn't disguise the fact that it will be a destructive, hard Brexit and the consequences will be felt by millions of people through higher prices, greater instability and rising fuel costs."

Rupert Harrison, former chief of staff to ex-Chancellor George Osborne and previous chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the UK Treasury, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme it was "inevitable" the prime minister would aim to leave the single market.

 

Welp, interesting times ahead. Not all bad but a few pretty regrettable things. I doubt the EU will just go along with this.

Quote from: SecondClass on January 16, 2017, 06:02:55 PM

That's your own personal experience. While tragic, that's a single life. For your own sanity and comfort, it may be best to leave those memories behind.

But the female gender is more than one experience, it's 3.5 billion ones. And all of those lives have been affected by the patriarchal regime. You can't just drop a grudge that big, you can't just forget that collective memory.

Black people were slaves in United States
Black people got their freedom and then they got their rights - are they still oppressed by white supremacy? Why or why not?

Come on guys, move it to the other thread.

http://sep7agon.net/the-flood/discuss-oppression-in-this-thread/

Ehm.