In my lifetime, I’ve met ONE very religious Christian who wasn’t a hypocrite. ONE. He was a very nice guy, though, and I hope he and his family are doing well.

The remaining 99.9% of the time, I’m absolutely with you.

This is the best and simplest answer.

You know what will make you feel better? Learn about early American history, specifically the Revolutionary War and the period shortly before it. Ordinary citizens conquered one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Ordinary citizens. People like you and me. There was no “perfect savior” to lead them, either - George Washington was in over his head at first, but was smart enough to learn from his mistakes.

What’s going on now is nothing to celebrate, but the ani-establishment heroes of the past certainly are.

It’s an old Simpsons quote, from Dr. Nick, a great side character.

“‘Inflammable’ means ‘flammable’? What a country!”

Cheating is a highly emotional issue, possibly even to the point where people who aren’t empathetic will put themselves in the place of your boyfriend. Or maybe they just want to trash talk women under a seemingly legitimate cover.

Whatever their reason, to hell with ’em. I have a lot of respect for people who are willing to put in the hard work and overcome addiction. I wish you the best with your mental health, as well. All that really matters is what you and your boyfriend think. If the two of you are happy, then great!

My guess is that they’re the remnants of evolved biases that were formerly useful, like being able to spot the differences between Homo sapiens and Homo erectus, that we still possess but just aren’t useful anymore. We still have a coccyx (tailbone), but we sure as hell don’t need it.

This could also be completely wrong. I haven’t studied evolutionary biology.

Great example. He just looks like some generic dude in a suit, not the douchebag we know he is.

Agreed. If I didn’t know anything about what a horrible person Lauren Bobert is, I’d think she was cute.

Woah. A pledge from a CEO. There’s no way this is meaningless PR bullshit. We better take it seriously.

No, you’re not being unreasonable. In my opinion, you’re being the more rational one.

I can see why he’s attracted to the idea of living in rural Wyoming, because it’s an absolutely beautiful place. However, the day-to-day practicalities can’t be ignored. If it’s in your budget, perhaps consider a long-term rental (a short-term rental won’t do. It would probably only reinforce his ideas). Once he really feels the isolation, he might change his mind. MIGHT. I don’t really have any better suggestions.

Death Horizon sounds like a title to a B movie

I like that they still insist on using the name Twitter. It makes me sad when a media outlet gives up and starts calling it X.

Going with something like “X (formerly Twitter)” seems like a reasonable compromise.

I’d be the clueless guy in the room. “I’m not familiar with that unit of measurement.”

A lot of people have low self esteem and/or don’t see themselves as attractive. Their perception of themselves isn’t always obvious, either. Flirting with them can give them that “nudge” they need to act on their feelings.

I didn’t even know this was a thing. I’ll definitely watch out for it.

Can I put them on range and like shake it or something?

Only if you promise to post the video.

Anyone who demands “proof” doesn’t deserve it.

My concern is that if the Fediverse becomes big enough to truly threaten commercial options, corporations will find a way to destroy it - through lawsuits, malware, or using their political leverage to encourage overly restrictive laws.

I love the phrase “blinded by wokeness”. It’s just so self-contradictory, not to mention being a shitty, repulsive attitude.

“You libs want to treat people equitably! You’re such losers!” Yeah, this is someone who definitely deserves my time and attention.