Those spare instruments on the walls aren’t just for me, you know

A health insurer being permitted to vertically integrate a pharmacy chain to get around profit margin caps.

Seventy secondth

Tbf, drain cleaning Australia’s synth wave music is pretty rockin but yeah the rest sucks

Something I like to do is to take their call scripts and mail them as signed letters. Phone calls can be useful, sure (when they’re answered or the answering machine isn’t full or disabled), but my understanding is that written letters are taken more seriously in those offices. The order of significance, as it was explained to me, goes email -> phone call -> letter.

Kakistocracy, noun - government by the least suitable or competent citizens

I’m much the same way, and constantly trying to consciously be more inclusive in conversations

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(this reply added almost purely for comedic value because of the thread)

When we’re talking about the countable number of something, “fewer” is a more appropriate word to choose; when it’s more conceptual then “less” is a better option. A good way to recognize which to choose is by examining the prompting question. In the parent comment you replied to, the question was “how many guys?” which alludes to a set number. Had they asked “how much of this” then there’s not a way for us to know the count. As an example: I could have used fewer words for this reply but I would have to be less pedantic.

Great explanation! Good job! (💕)

I believe that it’s vanishingly rare for it to be “too late” for anyone to change their behavior, on an individual level. If we can recognize the challenge, we can amend our approach and work to bring others into the fold. I’m still grieving as well, but defeatism will only strengthen their position by weakening ours.

I appreciate the self reflection in this comment, and hope others follow your example

I agree, but if we let this sentiment bleed over and begin infighting with our allies and accomplices we weaken the coalition we need to fix this. Don’t let them blunt your ability to organize. Fascism thrives when we self-isolate and drive ourselves and each other apart

One hundred percent. We weren’t acquainted on reddit but conversations with it here and on the Beehaw discord have truly made a positive impact on me.

Everyone should read Gaywallet’s post from yesterday before commenting. Remember the human on the other screen and be(e) kind

You’re not wrong. But this is Beehaw, where we yeet them with prejudice

First and foremost, thank you all for being a part of this wonderful place. You’re all part of my extended chosen family - family that doesn’t always see eye to eye on everything but knows that we’ll have each other’s backs instead of putting them to the wall.

Secondly, step away from the chats and the doom to do something positive for yourself in your space, or do something to re-orient yourself. Despair and gloom blunt your efficacy communicating and organizing, and mutual care and aid like we have here on Beehaw are going to be more important than ever.

D…Dad?

That is my recollection as well