You don't understand that I (as a human being and in control of my finances) would rather take every kind of power I can get when negotiating with other people who are trying to take as much money from me as they can through sometimes deceptive practices?

How? In the scenario of buying a car and/or purchasing some other high expense item? Consumers hold 100% of the power because there are multiple other dealers to buy from. I didn't even buy my car in the city I live in, but instead chose one 30 miles away because I got the deal I set out for and other perks.

He's just curating for his lifestyle blog that will be published in a few years ;).

Not even just HIV... any virus. Anything incurable, anything that will expose another human you have sex with to visit a doctor and get meds.

Fuck this noise.

LIES. Samuel L is the one in power!!

Ok, quick question. Given the balance of power would you rather own it and have it in your favor? Or rely on others to give it to you?

I think the simple answer is for people to not allow themselves to be bullied and coerced into things they do not like. If you think only women are capable of that, I'm confused why you're mocking PeteRR for his attitude.

I don't think it's so much of a gendered thing as it is a perception thing. I don't fuck around. I will not accept and/or be bullied into situations I don't want. I recently bought a new car (went at the end of the month, went towards closing time, etc) and walked away with a 6k dollar discount and extended coverage…

False. That cub is perfecting its stalking skills!

Awful. Awful. Awful.

I agree but as she's Thai, they actually forced her to try and break the law and subject herself to less than ideal medical situations (illegal abortion) or carry the baby (babies) to term. They also took his twin sister who was healthy and left him behind. They are pretty shitty.

Your cat is the best.

I have nothing to say except your story made me want to take a minute to say I'm very happy to hear you're secure this month and that things on the job front appear to be promising :). Best of luck and take those classes!

Much obliged ;).

I didn't read the whole thread yet made the exact same comparison. A pound is a pound. But a pound of lettuce will take up more volume than a pound of steak.

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks-the difference is in the volume it takes up.

You keep that shit to yourself.

She is stunning.

I don't buy into the 'keeping it real' and then being an asshole mentality. Address grievances and voice your opinion but unless someone is being terrible (racist, sexist, homophobic, etc) then there's no need to go above and beyond by 'speaking the truth'.