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One may think a dystopia is just a trope of science fiction writing. Outlandish possibilities of human or not-so-human realities, where all that we fear becomes an inescapable fact of daily life. Again, it’s just fiction, right? Well, sometimes the present is a lot more disturbing than meets the eye. 

The “Boring Dystopia” subreddit has been sharing posts that show just how broken the matrix is, or, mayhaps, the fact that one of those is just a matter of imagination, as a completely controlled environment would not allow for this much chaos. How did we end up here? Your guess is as good as mine. How do we get out is the question we need to start asking. 

As you scroll through this list, make sure to upvote the worst of the worst that reality has to offer, and leave some comments below, and if you’re craving some more bitterness to further ruin your day, here is another article for you. Now let’s get into it.

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Had I Also Given A Donation?

Had I Also Given A Donation?

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If we are to consider all of the things in life that are looming over us—global warming, the housing crisis, rising inflation, wars, famine, natural disasters, overpopulation, etc.—we’ll very quickly get overwhelmed by the increasingly blank picture that the future paints for us. So we run. We look the other way. 

But maybe our avoidance of the burning issues at hand is what’s caused it to get this bad in the first place. So today, let’s touch on just the tip of the iceberg of the dystopian present day we are living in. It may not seem that bad! But the more you read the posts shared by the subreddit r/boringdystopia, the more you may realize how bad we’ve let things get. And yet, it’s not even that interesting, all things considered. 

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    In many cases in life, dealing with problems head-on is the only way to get things to change, be it for the better or worse. After all, change is inevitable regardless of how much we want things to stay stable and undisturbed. However, there is only so much that each of us has control over, especially when it comes to problems that are far-reaching and globally concerning. 

    To protect ourselves from the unrelenting pressure and the constant gnawing feeling of doom, we escape. We look the other way. There are two things that coexist in the matter of escaping reality, and Michael Patanella identifies them as avoidance and dissociation. Both offer temporary relief when taken in moderation, but of course, this can get out of hand easily. 

    #4

    When A Dystopia With Hungry Children Is Painted As A Feel Good Story

    When A Dystopia With Hungry Children Is Painted As A Feel Good Story

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    secretly a kitten wallflower 2
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SO TRUE!! We no longer have free lunches at our school, and it’s not cheap! (Although the lunches at our school are good)

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    The coping mechanisms that come with escapism can be destructive and unhealthy, even in the short term. Cheap alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, overeating, endless mind-numbing activities, and easily available credit cards that lead to holidays, mindless purchases, and debt are just a few of the ways people choose to avoid the problems they face. 

    As stated by Amanda Dacquel, when we avoid, we live on a repeat loop, until we hit a wall at full speed, with a poster on it that says “the real world.” Responsibilities will catch up to us in one way or another, so it’s best to use the tool of escapism in small increments to help restore our batteries rather than numbing us away from existing in the chaos that is life. 

    #7

    Must We Apply Whatever We've Learned?

    Must We Apply Whatever We've Learned?

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    Paul Neff
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dial that back JUST a bit. What we LEARNED?? No, we experienced it, and we are whitewashing the whole affair so we don't need to learn anything. Just because you can demonstrate and prove something, has no connection to us necessarily learning it.

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    For those of us who are a bit too comfortable with escapism, there are ways of getting out of the continuous cycle of mindless pleasure and avoidance of responsibility. According to Patrick Allan, enforcing the “real life-right now” rule may be a good place to start. The more fun you make real life seem, the less you may feel the need to escape it. 

    Meeting up with your friends instead of blowing them off to play a video game, for example, is essentially substituting one positive experience for another. Just make sure the real-life thing is something you at least think you will enjoy, otherwise it could send you crawling back to escapism. Furthermore, realizing what you’re trying to escape from and why is key to grounding yourself. 

    #10

    Stealing Might Be The Word For It

    Stealing Might Be The Word For It

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    A Big Sham

    A Big Sham

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    Demosthenes
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A rent payment is not a credit transaction. Try to understand the difference. The real kicker is that you might think paying off a debt would improve a persons credit worthiness ie. I borrowed money and then paid it back before I said I would. Nope, closing a credit line by paying it off lowers your credit rating. Now that is bass ackwards.

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    #12

    The Root Of Our Dysfunction

    The Root Of Our Dysfunction

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    General Anaesthesia
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's all thank the Supreme Court and Citizens United. I'll believe "corporations are people, too" [Mitt Romney] when a corporation gets sentenced to death in Texas.

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    But now we enter the phase where we’ve stopped running away from the problems and come to realize what a mess life is. Can we really prevent the current-day dystopia from spreading further, ruining lives and potentially making us go extinct? According to Duncan Jefferies, the one way to stop sleepwalking towards it all is through an informed citizenry. A what? 

    He continues to argue that teaching critical thinking in schools and having researchers work across different disciplines so that they’re better prepared to tackle the ethical questions that will shape the 21st century, are ways to achieve this. We need more dialogue between the people working on new technologies and the policymakers who create the laws around them, as well as greater openness about the risks. 

    Essentially, stay informed and trust the lawmakers to do the right thing. Grand. Guess it’s time to unionize and protest against the system. Just a thought. 

    #13

    America Is A Joke At This Point

    America Is A Joke At This Point

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    Mabelbabel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone posted a photo of their itemised maternity bill from a US hospital on another forum a while back-it included a $50 charge for "skin to skin care." Skin to skin is literally putting the naked baby onto the mother or father's bare chest. It's meant to help with temperature regulation, and is alleged to help soothe the baby immediately after birth, but its not a medical procedure. Mum picks up the baby, puts it on her chest, and the hospital charges $50 for a midwife to watch? It's utterly ludicrous. The American healthcare system is beyond a joke.

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    #15

    Pro-Life? Nah, I Think The Right Term Is Pro-Birth

    Pro-Life? Nah, I Think The Right Term Is Pro-Birth

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    JoMeBee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But they give "thoughts and prayers" every time something happens! Isn't that enough!?!

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    As a dystopic future looms over us and lawmakers become complacent, forgetting to look at the bigger picture, we must remain vigilant and remember that the shape of the world is in our hands. What we do matters and, truthfully, the sheer number of us doing a little every day can lead to something very substantial in a little bit of time. If there is a livable planet in the next 50 years or so that is… 

    As you continue scrolling through this depressing list, make sure you upvote the ones that are the most important, most shocking, and most… well, the most. Leave some comments, especially those that could restore some faith in humanity, and I shall see you in another, hopefully, happier article! 

    #16

    1y Ago.. And What Has Changed? Shouldn’t Happen In A Developed Country

    1y Ago.. And What Has Changed? Shouldn’t Happen In A Developed Country

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    Charlie the Cat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get my diabetes medication free. After reading all this stuff, I'm so glad I was born in the UK. It's certainly not perfect, but 1000x better than living in the 'Land of the free'.

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    #18

    The Minimum Wage Workers Called "Heroes" But

    The Minimum Wage Workers Called "Heroes" But

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    N Miller
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because clapping and banging pots and pans is the new rental currency, obviously/s

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    #19

    Please Be Careful

    Please Be Careful

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    #20

    What Do You Do?

    What Do You Do?

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    Emma Kilcup
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, it's very American nowadays. At least our government thinks so... and the people who try to stop it are shut down or too scared to be able to make a difference.

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    The Part At The Bottom Does Make Me Angry

    The Part At The Bottom Does Make Me Angry

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My taxi driver today was asking about healthcare in the US and I told him about people not having money for insulin just dying. He is a dialysis patient and wondered if the cost was covered. i honestly don't know but I am not super hopeful. But imagine the poor kid and thinking you could have killed your parent via a simple mistake cause health insurance sucks

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    #22

    I'm A Buffalo Fan And I Hate This

    I'm A Buffalo Fan And I Hate This

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    Emma Kilcup
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    :'( The wrong people are in charge because we believe that an object has incredible value.e

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    #23

    Saw This On Another Sub And Thought You Guys Would Like It

    Saw This On Another Sub And Thought You Guys Would Like It

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    #25

    This Is What We Are Here For?

    This Is What We Are Here For?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, if we lost the cold war the cockroaches would be in charge. Maybe it's time to give them a shot...

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    #26

    Word Of The Day Is Respect

    Word Of The Day Is Respect

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    Erla Zwingle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I may be wrong here, but women choose to be nuns. If you don't want to wear a nun's habit, don't become a nun. It's the woman's decision, based not only on her faith but on her life choice (as in "work uniform"). Simple. There are countries where a woman merely going outside without hijab is punished and occasionally killed. I don't see the two as being comparable. Unless the bigotry is against women, rather than religion. Plenty of places where that's the case.

    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah but it's hard not to note the author of the tweet would likely be advocating for islamic dress? doesn't that seem likely that he'd defend his culture?

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    gilliansl aka Gillian Silverlight
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If lesbians can control themselves around scantly clad females, that says a great deal about men's claim that they can't control themselves.

    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    exactly my point. The whole thing of "what she was wearing" implies that women have to cover up to stop men raping them... be they nuns or muslimas. It's pathetic.

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    N Miller
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (took me far too long to work out that Christian Nun wasn't a person's name...)

    Raptor
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Difference is that Muslim women don't always have a choice, that's why people in Iran for example protest against it while no one ever had a problem with nuns making the choice to do it.

    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A nun's habit does bother me. It represents the concealment of a person in celebration of "chastity" because christianity decided that sex was problematic. "Cut out thine eye" , "cut off thy hand", and all that. "Better to be a eunuch" as Paul says. It's really problematic. Christiantity is the reason america is OK with gross violence and not ok with sex and is so prudish. The word "puritan" just means a kind of christian but we know what it really means: sex is bad. Both hijab and a nun's habit serve to cover a woman so she can't be objectified. The meaning implicit in this is that a woman is a sex object and men have no self-control. Both interpretations are disturbing. If you disagree, engage in argument rather than downvote. Thanks.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A nun's habit is about much more important things than chastity. It's about unworldiness and sacrifice and devotion. And - although the Catholic Church tends not to mention it - there are orders of Catholic nuns where the members do marry and have children. One of my student's mother belonged to one. At her funeral, she was in full habit, surrounded by her four children. So no chastity there.

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    Bo'owowo'uh
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a difference. Not all Christians are nuns, whereas if you are Muslim woman it is completely mandatory to wear a hijab.

    Jaiden
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, it's totally (for the most part) your choice. There are a lot of Muslim women who don't wear hijab, some even to the mosques. There are some instances where families have their daughters wear them without giving her an option, but once you're on your own, you have full choice over what you do. It's only recommended that you wear hijab (unless you're in a country that has you wear it no matter what). Also, Muslim men need to wear hijab as well, but it's a different kind of "hijab".

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since too many people seem to be missing the point this person is trying to make, I have this to day. This individual seems to be referring to how in the areas that you will see both, it is much less likely to be forced in either case. The point this writer is trying to make is that the same individuals in multicultural nations whom are getting mad at hijabs, are also completely ignoring the headdresses of the other religious group which the individual follows. The point being expressed is that an individual should not be ridiculed, insulted, etc for their choice of faith and/or apparel, but that all should be accepted. They aren't arguing about history, or that the areas which use religion as a tool to force upon others a way of life, but to say that an individual should be free to follow their chosen religion without fear of being verbally assaulted for wearing an article of clothing their chosen sect involves them wearing.

    Ivana Bašić
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, just because they live elsewhere, doesn't mean there's no pressure, there's still their family and community.

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    Panda Kicki
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to Mahsa Amini... And we have very few toddlers forced to be nuns, but a lot of little girl not being able to play normally due to hijabs.

    Yali-girl with weird name
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of people who missed the point of this and are just being plain islamophobic is sad

    oddly_informed_raven
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people on this site learn that things can be nuanced challenge? yes, sometimes the hijab is forced, and of course that's bad. but don't make assumptions that a random hijabi woman on the street is being forced to wear it. plenty of people wear it because they want to, and it is not required in Islam.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never suffered from memories of having my knuckles rapped by anyone wearing a hijab.

    ButFirstCoffee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are not offended by the virgin Mary's veil either, but they are islamophobes and antisemitic. Time to remind Christians that Jesus was Jewish.

    Narwhal Blast
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read Christian Nun as a name... and I was wondering who is this Christian and what is his habit that it is so bad??? *facepalm*

    Sofia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Italy you can dress (more or less) how you want, but you cannot hide your face. So theorically if is cold and you wear a scarf any cop can ask you to un-hide your face.

    Sofia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in italy you can dress how you want (mostly) but you cannot cover your face.

    Nolgoth
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A nun chooses to be a nun and the habit is her uniform for her occupation. It is not a requirement for all women in the country, no matter their personal faith, to wear a habit like it is in some muslim countries to require all women to wear a hijab regardless of faith or residency.

    Ace
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, cos it's perfectly valid to compare a few thousand dedicated religious zealots who choose a certain lifestyle to the millions of women who are kept in subjugation by the all-male ruling and religious elite.

    Jefferina
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    id ont get which one here is christianit and which one is islam but either way… no

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    Heather W
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it doesn’t affect you, mind your own business. What another woman chooses to wear is not my business.

    Duane Johnston
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true! Also take into account women who wear a hijab originally did it partly to get out of the sun. Melanoma is not fun.

    Michael Travis Risner
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the h*ll is Christian Nun and what habit does he have that might bother me? Seriously...grammar and spelling, people. This is why we need homework...

    Fernando Álvarez
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand that nuns accept he terms and conditions first, don't they?

    Michael Hill
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nuns wear habits out of choice. Muslim women wear a hijab if they want to stay alive, as in Iran, right now.

    Jefferina
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd edit your sentence to say, "Muslim women in Iran wear a hijab if they want to stay alive." In the wide, wide majority of places, hijab is a choice, even in the actual religion itself.

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    Nichole Harris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My problem with both is they look REALLY hot!!! But hijabs are by far the prettier

    Analyn Lahr
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I'd be more worried about the nun. I have friends who went to Catholic school. They have stories.

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man... I was reading this and thought "Huh.. who is that Christian Nun person and what is that habit that is so bothersome? I havee to google him..." *facepalm*

    Paulette Munro
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing how many Catholics wore scarves to church in the 60's and have forgotten it. It's because of things like this, I am atheist. I was raised Catholic.

    nachtinachtischachti
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me you have no clue of islam, without telling me you have no clue of islam

    sofacushionfort
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most nuns wear simple business attire and some variation of a head scarf. The full penguin drag is only for ceremonies and cloistered orders.

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I taught in Catholic high school for twenty-five years, and our nuns went the full penguin drag route every day (and would have enjoyed your characterization). So it's not just ceremonies and cloistered orders. But some orders do dress as you describe.

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    Bart De Wachter
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there is however a - not very subtle - difference between the two: one is the consequence of a voluntary choice of an individual, the other one in some cases not

    William Owens
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the same. Nuns are respected by Christianity. Women are property in Islam. False equivalency here. Nuns also don't profess to kill all non Muslims like the Koran preaches. Nuns also rarely walk around in public covering their faces - the Habit shows the face. Muslims cover their face. Different.

    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Face covering is only in a Burqa. Other forms of muslim dress for women do not cover the face.

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    Niall Mac Iomera
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women in the general population aren't forced to wear the habit upon fear of death though. Stupid argument.

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    #27

    It Shouldn't Matter

    It Shouldn't Matter

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's still a terrible story regardless of race: girl sees boy, girl falls in love with boy based on appearance, girl gives up EVERYTHING to be with boy... Catchy songs but I absolutely hate the premise.

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    That's How Inflation Comes

    That's How Inflation Comes

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    Adam Zad
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Trickle -down" is, has always been, and will always be, a republican fantasy.

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    This Hurts My Soul

    This Hurts My Soul

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    XenoMurph
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you thought of training to become a parking space? If you really had ambition, you'd be in parking space college.

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    You Will Grow Nothing, And Be Happy About It

    You Will Grow Nothing, And Be Happy About It

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    JoMeBee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that's some kind of Big Brother action going on there. How the he|| did it come to corporate Pepsi's attention the kind of seed potatoes the planted!?!

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    #33

    Leasing People Is Slavery

    Leasing People Is Slavery

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    ginny weasley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 13th amendment allows prisoners to be treated as slaves as punishment. See the exclusion clause right in the middle of the text?Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

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    #35

    Any Narrative Claiming Our Current Inflationary Environment Is Due To Anything Other Than Price Gouging Is Disinformation

    Any Narrative Claiming Our Current Inflationary Environment Is Due To Anything Other Than Price Gouging Is Disinformation

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    #36

    I Think Certain Straight White Men Literally Being Above The Law Counts As Dystopian

    I Think Certain Straight White Men Literally Being Above The Law Counts As Dystopian

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    ginny weasley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross. Should publish his name like they did with the Stanford swimmer who also got a slap on the wrist. Public opinion did punish him as he deserved.

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    #37

    Just In Case You Didn't Know

    Just In Case You Didn't Know

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    Old Roadie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wreck in electric car? Firefighters have been electrocuted trying to disconnect because wiring not standardized... so they don't try to disconnect. That means fire: @5000°F and 40,000 gallons of water. Normal car fires? 1500° and 1,000 gallons of water. Lithium batteries can burn for days... under water. Fire departments often not supplied with special equipment to extinguish such hazards.

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    #38

    This Journalist Retweets Every Statement Made In Light Of The Recent Shooting With The Amount Of Money The Person Speaking Has Gotten From The Nra

    This Journalist Retweets Every Statement Made In Light Of The Recent Shooting With The Amount Of Money The Person Speaking Has Gotten From The Nra

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    #39

    Does This Fit? I’m Still Figuring Out This Sub

    Does This Fit? I’m Still Figuring Out This Sub

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    JoMeBee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely fits. Teachers do it because there's also that quiet kid who has a spark that needs to be nurtured. Huzzah for teachers!!

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    #40

    That's Why No One Has Kids?

    That's Why No One Has Kids?

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    #41

    How Long Until They Get Ones For Chickens?

    How Long Until They Get Ones For Chickens?

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    ginny weasley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its because there is a law requiring all dairy herds to remain in barns. I think it is supposed to be disease prevention measures but it seems cruel

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    #42

    Nestle

    Nestle

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    ginny weasley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nestle has done terrible things everywhere it goes from stealing water rights from indigenous peoples to selling tainted baby formula

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    #43

    God Save Us All

    God Save Us All

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    MonsterMum
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The royal families properties could be put to much better use too

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    #44

    Don't Know What To Say

    Don't Know What To Say

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    #45

    Should They Have To Charge?

    Should They Have To Charge?

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    JoMeBee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they can buy the good lawyers; another reason this world is so skewed. And remind me, what's the career path of most politicians?

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    #46

    100%. Not Even A Question

    100%. Not Even A Question

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    #47

    “ … In Case Anyone’s Wondering How Seriously We’re Taking The Climate Crisis”

    “ … In Case Anyone’s Wondering How Seriously We’re Taking The Climate Crisis”

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    #48

    I Always Wondered How And Why "Public" Universities Got So Expensive In The U.s

    I Always Wondered How And Why "Public" Universities Got So Expensive In The U.s

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    ginny weasley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interestingly the Reagan advisor wasn't wrong, only wrong in thinking it was a bad thing (it is bad for the tiny minority in power but not for the rest of us)

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    #49

    Ahhh, No Wonder The End Of Civilization Is So Boring

    Ahhh, No Wonder The End Of Civilization Is So Boring

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    #50

    If You Protest When Cops Kill People... * Checks Notes * They'll Let Children Die?

    If You Protest When Cops Kill People... * Checks Notes * They'll Let Children Die?

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    Chucky Cheezburger
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are demonized because they earn it.How many people get nervous when they see a police car while driving around or when they see one walking around a store when you stop for gas or groceries?

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    #51

    Million Dollar Idea

    Million Dollar Idea

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    Mulberry Juice
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “That won’t do anything” well it’ll get people out of vulnerable situations where they may be pressured into crime

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    #52

    He’s Not Wrong

    He’s Not Wrong

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    SilverIsGold
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that society here is centered by “apologies “ and “saying sorry” is just sad

    #54

    This Is The Pretty Much The Future Waiting For Most Americans Imo

    This Is The Pretty Much The Future Waiting For Most Americans Imo

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    #55

    We're All A Bad Day From Being In The Same Boat, So Why Kick Down For A System That Grinds Us Into Dust?

    We're All A Bad Day From Being In The Same Boat, So Why Kick Down For A System That Grinds Us Into Dust?

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    #57

    Housing Is A One Big Bubble

    Housing Is A One Big Bubble

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    gilliansl aka Gillian Silverlight
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was paying $1500 a month in Huntington Beach for a two bedroom apt where if the termite didn't hold hand, the place would have fallen down. Not close to the beach. 2001. Had to be there tho for school.

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    #58

    They Actually Believe This

    They Actually Believe This

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    AndThenICommented
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These MAGA dill weeds make it into so many Irish family/history/move to Ireland fb groups, I’ve had to silence most of them

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    #59

    But How?

    But How?

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    ginny weasley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happens when people neglect local elections, the tea party Q Anon people are creeping into power this way. And of course they are horrible

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    #60

    Holy Cr*p

    Holy Cr*p

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    Jill Bussey
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just had a brainwave, but I will need help. Pump some gas or something that causes diabetes into all the political forums. Suddenly insulin will be cheap. Yay!

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    #61

    Do You Feel Like Your Labor Is A "Voluntary Transaction"?

    Do You Feel Like Your Labor Is A "Voluntary Transaction"?

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    gilliansl aka Gillian Silverlight
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Companies are trying to make that so by forcing you to check yourself out. I don't work for them and will not do it.

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    #62

    It Isn't The Economic Reality That Working People Can Be Satisfied With

    It Isn't The Economic Reality That Working People Can Be Satisfied With

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    #64

    ..... We Did

    ..... We Did

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    Paul Mitchell
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Voting makes no difference. US politicians all have their noses in the same trough, any difference in policy is just window dressing. When will people wake up to this? Supporting red over blue or vice versa makes no difference.

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    #65

    3 Months Later

    3 Months Later

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    gilliansl aka Gillian Silverlight
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got the tattoo artist to come to my house to do my under 18 year old daughter's tat around her ankle.

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    #66

    Will We Be Able To Prevent Crime With This?

    Will We Be Able To Prevent Crime With This?

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    Monday
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely. It won't stop all crime, but it will stop crimes of desperation.

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    #67

    The Future Is Lame

    The Future Is Lame

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    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you think that's bad? nowadays we have to pay for those s****y pretzels and coke.

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    #69

    Life Bad Money Good

    Life Bad Money Good

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    Emma Kilcup
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if the companies paid everyone more, nobody would have to worry about this!

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    #70

    3rd Party For 2024?

    3rd Party For 2024?

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    Monday
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The loud few: IN MY DAY WE DIDN'T BEG FOR HELP! WE JUST DIED LIKE REAL MEN!

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    #73

    You Can't Make This Up

    You Can't Make This Up

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    Firstname Lastname
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only things I should be seeing in my night sky are stars, and possibly the Bat signal.

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    #74

    I'm At A Loss For Words

    I'm At A Loss For Words

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    #75

    Solidarity With Ontario Education Workers. Our Government Passed Legislation Blocking Them From Striking. They Went On Strike Anyway Facing Fines Of $4000 Per Day

    Solidarity With Ontario Education Workers. Our Government Passed Legislation Blocking Them From Striking. They Went On Strike Anyway Facing Fines Of $4000 Per Day

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The UK government is currently trying to pass legislation to stop certain strikes. So many public sector workers are striking but rather than work with the unions and improve the lives of those who were considered essential workers during the worst of the pandemic, they want to shove them back into a box and forget about them.

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    #76

    9/11 Nft

    9/11 Nft

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    Jrog
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not GameStop. It was done by someone using GameStop platform. GS took it down as soon as it was reported, banned the user and reimbursed the imbeciles who bought copies of it. BTW, I am pretty sure this is an AI generated image made with a dataset that includes the original image, the color and detail manipulation are consistent with the variations provided by a GAN.

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    #77

    Inflation Or Profits

    Inflation Or Profits

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    #78

    Returning To The Worst Parts Of The 1950s Once Again

    Returning To The Worst Parts Of The 1950s Once Again

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    #79

    Every Accusation Is A Confession

    Every Accusation Is A Confession

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    #80

    Horrific

    Horrific

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    Chucky Cheezburger
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    jeezus fúcking christ, some people should be made to eat thier own genitals. And not in a good way. I mean deep fried and served with runny feces as gravy.

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    #81

    Peanuts, Akin To Gold

    Peanuts, Akin To Gold

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    Emma Kilcup
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, you realize you're standing on another trapdoor". - Marisha Pessl

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    #82

    She Should Be Alive, No One Should Lose Their Lives Over Work

    She Should Be Alive, No One Should Lose Their Lives Over Work

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    Candi Cabaniss
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is not about work. It is about a city/government able to deal with a crisis.

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    #83

    Yeah, That's America

    Yeah, That's America

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    Jason
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just layoff instead of reducing dividends or stopping stock buyback

    #84

    City's Attempt To Cut Texas Man's Grass Leads To A Standoff, A Fire, And His Death, Police Say

    City's Attempt To Cut Texas Man's Grass Leads To A Standoff, A Fire, And His Death, Police Say

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    oktopus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of authoritarian country forces you to cut grass, possibly at gunpoint? Link to actual story: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/city-s-attempt-cut-texas-man-s-grass-leads-standoff-n1282623

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    #85

    Missouri Just Made Existing While Homeless A Crime

    Missouri Just Made Existing While Homeless A Crime

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    Owen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In that situation, crime actually is the better option. That is what Missouri is doing. More free slave labour in a system that they can't escape.

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    #87

    Wow

    Wow

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    R.A. Haley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Testify! I used to work for the Under Paid Slaves and those vans will cook you. That's why the doors are always open.

    #88

    I’m Seriously Considering It. This Is Not A Meme. Eat The Rich

    I’m Seriously Considering It. This Is Not A Meme. Eat The Rich

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    Thomas Bentley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need a queen if you want anything to happen. They will start building a mound, and that will be a problem for the landlord.

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    #89

    I’m So Glad Joe Biden Codified Roe vs. Wade, Imagine How Bad It Could’ve Been If He Hadn’t

    I’m So Glad Joe Biden Codified Roe vs. Wade, Imagine How Bad It Could’ve Been If He Hadn’t

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    JoMeBee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it would be awesome if a president could unilaterally put laws into affect. How could that possibly go wrong??

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    #90

    They're Turning The Night Sky Into A Paywall

    They're Turning The Night Sky Into A Paywall

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    Bea
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A billionaire d**k is sending a space d**k to advertise to who exactly? Aliens?

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    #92

    Richest Man In The World, Manages To Fit Racism, Homophobia And Transphobia.. To A Joke About A Country Currently At War

    Richest Man In The World, Manages To Fit Racism, Homophobia And Transphobia.. To A Joke About A Country Currently At War

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not surprised at all by this, his father benefited from apartheid in South Africa

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    #93

    Anyone Surprised?

    Anyone Surprised?

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    Alewa
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the justice system created a learning opportunity for SpaceX, the learning experience being that they can do whatever they want, it's only gonna cost them the equivalent of a penny. And us peasants thought the purpose of the justice system was to punish crimes...

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    #94

    Inventing Tech That’s More Useless Than A Single Piece Of Metal

    Inventing Tech That’s More Useless Than A Single Piece Of Metal

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    deejak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so they can charge a subscription fee and when you don't pay, wave goodbye to granny in the trailer

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    #95

    New Ghost Bike Just Last Month, And A Pedestrian The Month Before Within A Mile From My House

    New Ghost Bike Just Last Month, And A Pedestrian The Month Before Within A Mile From My House

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    N Miller
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those not aware of what the title means, a Ghost Bike is a memorial (usually a bike painted white) to a cyclist killed on the road.

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    #96

    Deranged Pill Counter Makes Life Altering Decisions For Strangers. Wants Money

    Deranged Pill Counter Makes Life Altering Decisions For Strangers. Wants Money

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your "beliefs" mean that you can't or won't do a job that you are paid to do, choose another career.

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    #97

    "We Would Never Smoke Our Cigarettes, And Neither Should Our Customers."

    "We Would Never Smoke Our Cigarettes, And Neither Should Our Customers."

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    InvincibleRodent
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a bit of a grey area. Boston Dynamics robots do have a multitude of different uses that actually would benefit people greatly, in a healthier social and economic environment. It's a big oversimplification of a nuanced issue to compare them to cigarettes.

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    #98

    Uganda Strikes 12.8 Trillion In Gold,and Mainstream Media Does Not Mention Anything About It

    Uganda Strikes 12.8 Trillion In Gold,and Mainstream Media Does Not Mention Anything About It

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    Joey
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess Uganda is going to be liberated and getting some freedom sooner or later.

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    #99

    Prototype Economy Seats

    Prototype Economy Seats

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These were displayed quite a few years ago now and so far they haven't been bought by any airline. They won't comply with safety legislation, you wouldn't be able to get into the brace position in case of emergency landing.

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    #100

    The Haves (Battery) And The Have Nots

    The Haves (Battery) And The Have Nots

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    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/verify/verify-does-uber-charge-you-more-if-your-battery-is-low/507-3b1c0166-0d82-4f91-9d96-c4aa01921b12#:~:text=THE%20ANSWER%3A,information%20to%20change%20ride%20prices.

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