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[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Maybe, but you notice how you used the word 'frames' there instead of 'sunglasses'? I bet if they were wearing empty frames they'd have said that, what with those two words meaning different things and all. :P

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 5 points 10 months ago

This is a clear violation of posse constitution, yes? Not that I expect that to stop them, they've been ignoring courts left and right, dunno why the constitution would be any different.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 15 points 10 months ago (4 children)

I dunno if you know this but everyone has see- through sunglasses... otherwise they'd be called sunwalls. ;)

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 22 points 10 months ago

Depends how long I'm gonna be in there and how well I can see with them on. Well lit? In and out? They stay.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

Well that sentence definitely got weirder the longer it went on.

No. You would be shocked at what a sleep-deprived person can fall asleep through. I once fell asleep in the middle of a rock concert, while the headline band (Kiss) was playing at maximum volume. Voluntarily staying awake is different than someone else trying to keep you awake, especially with such a fucking bizarre method. Also the record for staying awake is something like 11 days (I did 7 days once just to see if I could, fuck every bit of that), and no amount of cocaine is going to keep you awake and focused on such a weird fucking thing. Also also muscles get tired after use because their use consumes energy, so unless he's mainlining cocaine in one arm and nutrients in the other this is just wholly implausible every way you slice it.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 5 points 10 months ago

Good ol' Great Deal Donnie, stickin' it to the man.. oh wait, he is the man, and also is sticking it to himself (or at least his supporters.)

Both: 'Look, we both have guns, but we also both recognize that we each benefit more from mutually-beneficial trade'. Both: Much mutually-beneficial trade commences Donnie: 'Holy shit guys, look at my gun! It's SO fucking big! You can't cope with that, my gun is WAY bigger than yours, so you better start toeing the line!' China: 'Oh we're doing this now? k.' sets equally-huge gun on table and walks away.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Iono, seems like the US is spiraling out of control while China seems to just be like 'Ok, we'll do all this shit ourselves then' and getting on with life. Both governments are authoritarian (just look at the response to the LA protests if you think the US is not) and there are places I'd rather live, but between the two? Iono, I'm not saying I'd move to Beijing tomorrow, but I'd definitely look at China if it was an option.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Is USA actively genociding the Uyghurs right now?

Is China? The answer seems to also be no. If you're interested in evidence for this claim here are two pieces that I found convincing.

  1. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, a 57-member organization made up of mostly majority-Islamic nations, released this report in 2019 on Muslim communities and Muslim minorities in the non-OIC Member States. It states that the OIC:

Welcomes the outcomes of the visit conducted by the General Secretariat's delegation upon invitation from the People's Republic of China; commends the efforts of the People's Republic of China in providing care to its Muslim citizens; and looks forward to further cooperation between the OIC and the People's Republic of China.

  1. That same year over 50 nations, again most of which are majority-Islamic, signed a letter to the UN Human Rights Commission approving of the de-radicalization efforts in Xinjiang:

We take note that terrorism, separatism and religious extremism has caused enormous damage to people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, which has seriously infringed upon human rights, including right to life, health and development. Faced with the grave challenge of terrorism and extremism, China has undertaken a series of counter-terrorism and deradicalization measures in Xinjiang, including setting up vocational education and training centers. Now safety and security has returned to Xinjiang and the fundamental human rights of people of all ethnic groups there are safeguarded. The past three consecutive years has seen not a single terrorist attack in Xinjiang and people there enjoy a stronger sense of happiness, fulfillment and security. We note with appreciation that human rights are respected and protected in China in the process of counter-terrorism and deradicalization.

We appreciate China’s commitment to openness and transparency. China has invited a number of diplomats, international organizations officials and journalist to Xinjiang to witness the progress of the human rights cause and the outcomes of counter-terrorism and deradicalization there. What they saw and heard in Xinjiang completely contradicted what was reported in the media. We call on relevant countries to refrain from employing unfounded charges against China based on unconfirmed information before they visit Xinjiang.

These are mostly majority-Islamic nations who I think we can safely say have a vested interest in caring more about Muslim minorities than most, they have investigated and been satisfied that there is no Uyghur genocide in China. Personally I'm going to take their word over that of western media.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

That's crazy. Though I mean as a guy I have a lot more experience with lower back pain than menstrual pain so I couldn't speak to what's normal for the latter. But near-blacking-out from any kind of pain seems extremely no bueno.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

But renting is not buying, and OP was talking about buying.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 6 points 10 months ago

Someone linked this to me last night, seems like a bunch of people all livestreaming the protest at the same time.

[–] Libra@lemmy.ml 7 points 10 months ago (3 children)

The lower class tends not to own much property, especially not extra houses they can rent out or whatever.

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