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wilwheaton:

anarchywoofwoof:

the funny thing is that i don’t think younger people – and i mean those under the age of 40 – really have a grasp on how many of today’s issues can be tied back to a disastrous reagan policy:

1. war on drugs: reagan’s aggressive escalation of the war on drugs was a catastrophic policy, primarily targeting minority communities and fueling mass incarceration. the crusade against drugs was more about controlling the Black, Latino and Native communities than addressing the actual problems of drug abuse, leading to a legacy of broken families and systemic racism within the criminal justice system.
2. deregulation and economic policies: reaganomics was an absolute disaster for the working class. reagan’s policies of aggressive tax cuts for the rich, deregulation, and slashing social programs were nothing less than class warfare, deepening income inequality and entrenching corporate greed. these types of policies were a clear message that reagan’s america was only for the wealthy elite and a loud “fuck you” to working americans.
3. environmental policies: despite his reputation being whitewashed thanks to the recovery of the ozone layer, reagan’s environmental record was an unmitigated disaster. his administration gutted critical environmental protections and institutions like the EPA, turning a blind eye to pollution and corporate exploitation of natural resources. this blatant disregard for the planet was a clear sign of prioritizing short-term corporate profits over the future of the environment.
4. AIDS crisis: reagan’s gross neglect of the aids crisis was nothing short of criminal and this doesn’t even begin to touch on his wife’s involvement. his administration’s indifference to the plight of the lgbtq+ community during this devastating epidemic revealed a deep-seated bigotry and a complete failure of moral leadership.
5. mental health: reagan’s dismantling of mental health institutions under the guise of ‘reform’ led directly to a surge in homelessness and a lack of support for those with mental health issues. his policies were cruel and inhumane and showed a personality-defining callous disregard for the most vulnerable in society.
6. labor and unions: reagan’s attack on labor unions, exemplified by his handling of the patco strike, was a blatant assault on workers’ rights. his actions emboldened corporations to suppress union activities, leading to a significant erosion of workers’ power and rights in the workplace. he was colloquially known as “Ronnie the Union Buster Reagan”
7. foreign policy and military interventions: reagan’s foreign policy, particularly in latin america, was imperialist and ruthless. his administration’s support for dictatorships and right-wing death squads under the guise of fighting “communism” showed a complete disregard for human rights and self-determination of other nations.
8. public health: yes, reagan’s agricultural policies actually facilitated the rise of high fructose corn syrup, once again prioritizing corporate profits over public health. this shift in the food industry has had lasting negative impacts on health, contributing to the obesity epidemic and other health issues.
9. privatization: reagan’s push for privatization was a systematic dismantling of public services, transferring wealth and power to private corporations and further eroding the public’s access to essential services.
10. education policies: his approach to education was more of an attack on public education than anything else, gutting funding and promoting policies that undermined equal access to quality education. this was, again, part of a broader agenda to maintain a status quo where the privileged remain in power.

this is just what i could come up with in a relatively short time and i did not even live under this man’s presidency. the level at which ronald reagan has broken the united states truly can’t be overstated.

I do not believe in Hell, but I will make an exception for Reagan.

sonimage1965:

lesbiansandgayssupporttheminers:

And second homes and air bnb.

caffeinewitchcraft:

mjalti:

radicarian:

it is past time we jettisoned the useless false dichotomy of introversion vs. extroversion and just accepted that everybody has a minimum amount of social interaction, failing which, they get really weird. and everybody has a maximum amount of social interaction, exceeding which, they get really weird. these levels are different for everyone, for a variety of reasons, and have no moral dimension. and that is all.

why would you come to this club and just shoot Myers & Briggs like this

IMO, it’s healthier to conceptualize it this way. So instead of being like “why am I being so weird? I’m an introvert, I like being alone!”
you say, “Ah, I must be supergluing googly eyes to my bathroom faucet because I haven’t met my minimum threshold of social interaction and I’m trying to fill that void with these tiny pieces of plastic. Maybe I should invite someone over for dinner. They sure will be surprised by all these eyes watching them while they poop.”

elliot-amy:

hiveswap:

It IS true that being on here gives you a tumblr accent. This morning my mother asked me something and i replied “i don’t know i’ve never heard these words in that order” and she nearly choked laughing. It wasn’t even that funny

at my old job i had a coworker who was tired and made a coffee with like 6 or 8 shots of espresso and i just casually went up to them like “are you trying to meet god?” and not only was this absolutely hilarious to them but they brought it up in future conversations they thought it was so funny but to me this was just as casual as saying “woah that’s a lot of coffee”

helila:

quillwombat:

beckoningforest:

YOU ARE SO SMALL!!

i thought i was ready when i turned the sound on. i was not. he is indeed. 

so small. 

turns sound on

the sound:

spank-the-villain:

cinna-bunnie:

desiresign:

this is among one of the funniest ask i have ever seen someone get sorry

On a serious note, this is why I hate vague or unexplained medical advice. “Take this before bed” Is it because you think I go to sleep at night? Does the medication causes sun sensitivity? Is it because you think it will make me sleepy and you don’t want me driving on it? Is it because I’m supposed to not eat anything for several hours after taking it? Let me know. My lifestyle may not be what you think it is. “Take this with food” Is it because it’s slightly better absorbed that way? If I don’t, will it give me mild nausea or put a hole in my stomach lining? Be clear. “Take this the same time every day” Very strictly or is it okay in the 20-26 hour range? Trust me, this matters.

ozu-teapot:

The Tingler | William Castle | 1959

Patricia Cutts, Vincent Price

old-manrupee:

geekremix:

captainsblogsupplemental:

Data was an artist on a level organics cannot achieve and I appreciate him.

“you may experience the emptiness with me if you wish” is all at once 1) a very cool thing to say and 2) unbearably romantic