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@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenMake sure it’s hopeful too
“What’s the charge? Posting a quote? A succulent non-political quote?”
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenTime to rename this to /counter-politics?
This isn’t an apolitical community, It’s a pushback against politics as the default lens for everything—so /counter-politics fits perfectly. Counter-politics means: Rejecting partisan narratives Refusing to reduce issues to left/right talking points Prioritizing human, cult
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenWhat phrase do you think people fundamentally misunderstand?
What are some phrases, sayings, or quotes that feel profoundly obvious and clear to you, yet are continually misunderstood ? Here’s mine: “It is what it is” is neither a statement of defeat nor one of complacency—it’s acceptance of reality. You simply can’t change what you ref
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenGuys, my mum just joined so I need y’all to be on your best behavior
That’s it.
@pendulumLife is Short
Make sure you spend as much time as possible on the internet arguing with strangers
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenKids immediately after turning mom’s hot dish into a political warzone instead of simply telling her about their day
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenShould this community be a politics-free haven or a poke at the politically possessed?
On one hand, I want a community free of (U.S.) politics. On the other, I’m tempted to turn this into a place where we can tongue-in-cheek poke fun at the politically possessed: the left, the right, and yes, the centrists too—and share tips and stories on how to deal with (and eve
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenA simple trick to instantly defuse uncomfortable encounters
I remember this weird little trick from Derren Brown (a British mentalist). We’ve all had at least one of these encounters: someone clearly drunk, high, or mentally confused suddenly decides you’re their prime focus for whatever reason. They single you out and start talking to yo
@UsernameIsAlreadyTakenPeople who cut politics from their media diet, how are you feeling now?
About 7 years ago I stopped watching the news cycle, started aggressively ignoring political posts, stopped debating people, resisted every urge to convince anybody of anything. I prioritized dialogue over debate. And let me tell you, the transformation in my psychological wellbe