Maybe reach out to other muscisians who have played there and see if there are any bad experiences as well? Or even customer experiences? I think it would be good to collect info and then release it over time on social media to maximize negative publicity (like once something dies down release a new thing to get interest up again instead of coming out with all of it at once). If you are or know someone who is good with SEO you could even try to make it so that your things show up first

I'm not super sure about rhe fliers stuff unless it is reallllllly well made and the argument is super solid with a lot of evidence because it could backfire if it's just rude but has little evidence

I don't mind used at all so I'll keep that in mind and ask around still.

From my limited understanding/research, inventories are really low so a lot of gently used/new available cars are being sold above MSRP because there's people willing to pay a lot to get the car they want right away and the cars with good mileage are going fast because of gas prices. Luckily, I have family willing to let me borrow a really old car and I'm not in a super hurry to get one so I'm thinking of trying to place an order for a car with min specs at MSRP and waiting it out. I could also try and wait out the shortage but I don't have unlimited time and I'm worried that even with the shortage being over the price gouging/hoarding will remain because that's what's most profitable and there's no hope the government would ever implement price controls.

My budget is around 20-28kish. I would really like to stick to more on the 20ish end if possible but if I can save more down the line then I am willing to pay a bit more. I don't need to carry anyone or anything large, maybe like 1 other person sometimes? I think my preference would be a small car for sure.

I've browsed used cars around me but they all seem to be either the same or more expensive sometimes than newer ones unless it's like 5-10+ years old or has a lot of miles. Is there anything I am missing with this or can the posted prices be negotiated down a huge amount?? I am planning on paying cash as l really want to avoid payments as they give me a lot of anxiety. I know it's probably better to do some sort of financing but this whole purchase is overwhelming already and kind of just want it to be a done deal even if I may not be getting the best possible price.

Thanks the advice on inspection, I will def do that!

Thanks for the heads up, I actually was kind of tempted by some of those but yeaa I'm happy to avoid anything american regardless. I'll def look into Toyota + Honda.

Is there much of a difference between the Prius and Corolla Hybrid?

No worries dont dox yourself. I don't really need anything super specific anyway just a small list of brands worth looking into and maybe some buying advice as this would be my first car.

Here are some short articles that might help:

1. https://jacobinmag.com/2018/08/mental-health-psychiatry-class-struggle. Article on the origins of psychiatry in the US. I found this a really good read! It goes into how capitalist cash is linked to the construction of individualist ideas around mental health and the framing of population-wide rates of despair/dysfunction as purely biological.

2. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/18/teenage-girls-body-image-and-instagrams-perfect-storm. Straightforward piece on Facebook's awareness of Instagram's terrible impacts on teenage girls esteems and mental health.

Great thanks!

I would like to watch this. Does it have jump scares? (something that I don't handle well)

https://crimethinc.com/books/no-wall-they-can-build

I really recommend No Wall They Can Build (there is a free pdf in the link above) to understand the dynamics of the US border. It does have a bit of weird anti-ml sectarianism at the end but overall is very comprehensive, easy and enjoyable to read.

Also includes this badass quote by John Trudell: "When I go around in America and I see the bulk of the white people, they do not feel oppressed; they feel powerless. When I go amongst my own people we do not feel powerless. We feel oppressed. We do not want to make the trade. We see the physical genocide they are trying to inflict upon our lives and we understand the psychological genocide that they have already inflicted upon their own people"

He also does speaking for MLMs like Monat

I don't know, I do agree with you that I wish it included more perspectives but I guess i kind of interpreted the show as demonstrating how individual acts of rebellion are kind of pointless and do not work to improve conditions (eg, Kai couldn't have pulled off the heist by himself but maybe he could have if he had the help of Armond who instead decided to pursue his own revenge). I also wish the show provided some possible viable alternatives but i didn't expect it.

I also interpreted the ending to demonstrate the that people from the imperial core will tend to put their material conditions first even if they are somewhat sympathetic. It kind of raises the question of if you spend all your time hanging out with and eating from the capitalist table, are you really that different from one just because you find them disgusting and sometimes pushback against them via debate?

I'm as right leaning as they come but I really think it's time to do a communist revolution and overthrow the dictatorship of capital

Yeaa you're right on the FEC. Idk why opensecrets doesn't show as much

I think according to the FAQs it's only public record if it's over 200$ in a campaign.

I recommend Scissor Seven. It's a short/cute animated series with funny moments and the first 2 seasons are dubbed.

I think firstly, its important to remember that a lot of ideas are informed by the world around you and it doesn't necessarily make you a bad person just because you realized or someone has pointed out that your ideas might be associated with bigotry. If someone has, try not to make it about yourself (like even if someone isn't being super nice about it, think about why you're more concerned with how you're being criticized rather than how your words affect others. Focus on WHY you are being critized vs. how . not saying you do this but I see it a lot here

As for next steps its really hard to say because it can be different for everyone. Maybe try and think about how you dismantle capitalist poisoned ideas and apply it to other areas?

For example: Feeling less worthy because of your income. It's very normal to feel this way because in capitalist hellworld everyone around you has either explicitly or subtly reinforced ideas around money based meritocracy. Its OK to have this feeling but also recognize that it comes from a shiity and unfair world and its not some objective sentiment or one that comes from thin air. Its a constant battle and it sucks but it does get easier over time. As I learned more leftist ideas, I got better at catching myself for feeling bad about doing things that "weren't productive".

Another thing is that your sense of normalcy is completely constructed and sometimes things that are out of your control can still be problematic And it's ok to not like things but really think about how you enage with others about it. Like if you dislike a certain style of music its ok to not force yourself to like it but also recognize that maybe one of the reasons you don't is because you haven't been exposed to it (i think studies have found that people tastes in music tend to be mostly formed during their teens). If a style of music has not been supported due to racism during that time, then your tastes are shaped by racism even if it is out of your control or doesn't seem like it at first. Its ok to admit that and work towards supporting and not putting down certain marginalized styles even if its not your cup of tea.

I don't think that's what it seems like. I've read most of the exchange and I don't think you hate women but you probably are unwilling to do a bit of self examination. As you acknowledge we do live in a sexist society and nobody is immune to their surroundings.

Like even I as someone who reads feminist theory/has experienced sexism will have moments where I instinctively find certain womanly traits annoying and I have to stop myself and question if that annoyance comes from a place of sexism or not (and honestly, sometimes it does). I AM A FEMINIST I STILL THINK I HAVE MY SEXIST MOMENTS. No one is immune from doing sexist things and we have to constantly be open to unlearning/rethinking things. Most instances of sexism are very subtle and unintentional. The important thing is willingness to listen/improve.

Also even if you find it annoying from a completely neutral place, you don't have to point it out. There are a million reasons to dislike the pod, there isn't a need to point out their voices especially if someone is telling you that it contributes to sexist dialogue around women. It's not like pointing out the voice thing is some deep or insightful thing, you're not losing anything by deleting or editing the comment.

https://www.allrecipes.com/article/mantou-bread-and-bao-buns/

I mean it does follow the trend of marxists having lib children like Kamala and Pete. The piece was clearly written by a chud tho

Yeah it's quite painful in the moment but I don't think it will last forever. I hope you're able to go somewhere private/make boundaries and not be around her during distressing moments.

One thing to keep in mind of is that being in a relationship will not always fix whatever other issues you have or act as some sort of magic spell that will suddenly make you happy and fulfilled. There is a lot of FOMO that social media/entertainment creates around relationships which are not based in reality. There are many cool people out there so the idea that you can only be happy if you are with her is something that is also not true. Also keep in mind that a human lifetime is like 70-80 years soo if you're under 40 you're not even halfway there and have plenty of time to find other rewarding relationships (or other ways to be happy). Not to mention that there is no real deadline to finding someone, it's an arbitrary pressure you put on yourself.

Idk if this applies to you but there's a lot of toxic and sexist dialogue around being "friend zoned" which implies that that being friends with someone is inferior to dating or sleeping with someone. We live in a society that puts everything in a hierarchy so relationships are no different with marriages/romantic relationships with women being valued above all. However this hierarchy, like many others, is a construct that is harmful and can be dismantled. Having a close friendship with someone is something that can be a life-long source of support and sometimes friends can be the most important people in your life. It's honestly something awesome to be cherished if you can work through your current feelings (a lot of people don't have many close friends, myself included). Please do try your best to not tie your self-worth to this hierarchy. You are just as worthy no matter what type of relationship you have with her.