Sorry, I can't vote twice

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They've left behind massive amounts of garbage

first time I ever heard about a gender reveal party I thought it was some sort of coming out party for trans people

We paid less than 200$ including rings. We had McDonald's that day, we spent our money on a home and new vehicle. I ended up getting the ring I loved 2 years later from a pawnshop for a fraction of the price. Weddings are so expensive and pointless.

The ugly aspect of those donations made in stores etc. is that those stores get to claim the deductions for YOUR donations made there. Absolutely despicable.

OP means social media content creators?

Drama. In easily digestible snippets.

I'm with George Carlin on the opposite. I'm tired of people who voted for what they wanted, got what they wanted and whine when they see they were duped. Those who didn't vote are not to blame. It's just a scapegoating projection tactic.

a lot of people in that industry are VERY misogynistic

I think there's a delicate balance to find..treating your kids caringly while strictly disciplining them.

I enjoy sports, but this is spot on.

Please don't breed or buy while pets in shelters die. 6 million euthanized a year in the US.

I tried going vegan for a couple months. I found it to be SO expensive to try to keep up with the demands for extra supplements and finding foods filling enough to feel full and satisfied. I got tired of beans and nuts real quick.

And it's an insult to people that truly suffer with the condition.

Agree, does not make you a hero. There are plenty of military personnel that are terrible people. Disagree that it's entirely a choice. I'd be interested to learn what percentage of US military were from low socio-economic status and/or extremely dysfunctional homes and felt enlisting was their only hope for stability, safety, healthcare, community, education - a future.

After how the military has been used and abused and lied to and lied into useless Wars like Vietnam and Iraq and Afghanistan, I don't know why anybody in their right mind would join the military unless they have no other choice to make a living.

US Veteran here: When you join the military, you give up a TON of liberties that civilians have that they don't even think about.

If the government would take care of the "wounded warriors" as they should, these charities wouldn't be needed. The military may be your choice, but if you're crippled for life, your bosses need to cover your new costs of living.

DISAGREE. Not about the 'hero' part, but even voluntary service in peace time takes a toll on your life. For me it was nine years of my life. But also, I've never received assistance from vet related charities. I'm guessing most of that stuff is for people who got physically / mentally injured in real combat doing things for our country. You could use the same mentality for any fireman, paramedic / first responder. "They were not conscripted so why should we help them if they got injured helping the public? It was their personal choice." Yeah, but they are doing jobs to help others that are often dangerous.

When I was in during the 1970s and 80s the majority joined to get college paid for.

My unpopular opinion is: All it takes to be a veteran is a hat that says 'veteran' on it. They can be easily bought and pay for themselves in stolen valor.

I've never met a veteran that considers themselves a hero. If they do they are probably a pos. And veterans don't like to be called heroes either. Sure nobody is conscripted but the choice to potentially give up your life for the freedoms ours (and other) countries is admirable. Deep down I think most veterans think that anyone that could but diddn't serve, the ones that say they "almost joined. Are just a bunch of p+$$13s.

When I was growing up we (teens in the US) were in a weird post Vietnam, pre Afghanistan/Iraq war period where most people interested in joining the armed forces were the masochistic a-holes who just like guns and hurting others.

Yes, reverence for the military is historically a sign of encroaching fascism. I mean don't get me wrong, when I'm in a conversation with someone who turns out to be a veteran, I thank them for their service, but I don't put them on a pedestal.

Um... it's funny to me that no one has mentioned that no, in fact, many of those men did not choose the military like any other job. Have you forgotten that many were told they had to go fight and given no other choice. And many of them never returned. So have some respect please.

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It takes a hero to protect the spineless civilian population that can't function in ANY crisis not just wars

For me it's folks who post happy birthday wishes to a celebrity who is never, ever going to see it. Especially if the celebrity is dead. I just don't see the point.

I'd much prefer this option than corporations seeking donations. Not only do you NOT get the benefit of the tax deduction but the multimillion corporation does. They dont set up charity schemes out of the goodness of their hearts - they are just minimizing their tax obligations. DONT donate to corporate charity schemes! Donate directly to the charity.

I'm not British, so maybe that's why I can't fully understand the hype behind the family. Especially Diana. She's been gone since 1997 and people are still writing books and making films about her. I have nothing against her at all, but why?

I rather like vacation pics

Big fat judgey pants lol 😆

What one does to themselves, is probably for themselves, and not you. Some people get procedures because of a disfigurement, disorder, to fix another procedure. Like, imagine getting a masectomy because of breast cancer, and feeling so self-conscious it's all you can think about. So you go to the plastic surgeon to get breast enhancements. Then after people ripping you apart because they don't like seeing how unnatural your new figure looks.

I'm in support of equity. Not equality.

This whole post, basically.

My family first generation American grandparents engrained in my parents and us that work ethic and craftsmanship define you and make you a respectable contributor to society. Now it feels like most people are working for billionaires that are doing their best to bleed us all dry.

I feel the same way about people including myself.

I agree. They are not talking about dogs - they are talking about irresponsible dog owners who leave dog poo all over the street, on the sidewalk and in the parks. I love dogs and I was a dog owner until she passed away. I also have children who play and wrestle and fall over and pick things up and put them in their pockets. Public spaces are exactly that - for the enjoyment of the public and I can't let my kids play in the local park because there is dog shite everywhere. Our neighbors let their dog s**t on the sidewalk every day and we have to smell it and dodge it on the walk to school. You wouldn't appreciate me letting my kid p**s in park or poo on the grass and then just leaving it there. Your dog = your s**t. Clean it up.

Ah, my pet peeve! "That's just who she/he/it is" is often claimed to justify s****y behaviour. Maybe it is who you are, but not everything that goes on in your head should come out through your mouth.

Nothing wrong with a staycation.