I think the police chose this method by design. Their intent was to terrorize protesters and then gaslight them by saying, “No, you didn’t see what you just saw! She was a criminal and this was a legal arrest!” It is in keeping with their abusive nature and terror tactics.

I think, before passing judgement, that perhaps reading a straight news story on the proceedings is in order:

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Also note, the problems in the YA twitter/social media world I’m referencing have nothing to do with Rowling and her recent statements (which have been amazingly bigoted and disappointing.)

Preface to all of this: “cancel culture” is defined in my mind as people grouping up online or in other media to demand the wholesale shunning of works and media by a specific creator.

I feel both the accusation that cancel culture is widespread and makes it impossible for people to speak freely, and the opposite claim that it doesn’t exist (such as argued in this article) are both not true. I do think social media has given people who are rightfully upset with bigoted language or opinions a way to…

I was 12. My family (mom, dad, and 2 year old brother) are invited on a budget vacation in the Florida Keys with another family, consisting of a mom, dad, teenage daughter, and two younger children. “We can stay for free!” at the vacation home of the grandfather of dad-friend, who is none other than the late county…

All this reminds me that I’m really sick of all those people out there saying that masks are dangerous, or zero effective, and spreading misinformation and encouraging others to do the same.

Hi Feelin! A few handy links, since I dug into the science for you:

I would just like to highlight that wearing a mask is an inconvenience, not a burden for the majority of the people. There are many people who have to wear a mask all day as part of their jobs. Your nose might itch and your lip might get sweaty, but overall you’re being asked to sacrifice a bit of comfort and…

You know that it is perfectly fine to breathe through a mask and it will help people not die.

You are all worrying for nothing. The specific people not covering their noses with their masks are not endangering you in any way. The reason, they’re mouth breathers.

well non-essential oils aren’t required to work right now.

This is a moral issue. If you don’t wear the mask properly, you are killing people with your selfish apathy.

Wearing your mask under your nose is like wearing your underwear under your junk. Defeats the purpose.

Hmmm...I simply must have Heinz on my fries though

Ketchup isn’t disgusting or anything. But for every scenario in which one might use ketchup, BBQ and/or hot sauce is a better choice. I don’t think I’ve eaten ketchup in 10 years at least.

No, no, no. Please stop espousing the narrative that racism is a mental illness. It is not! When you do that, it removes accountability. Racists must always be held accountable.  Period.

Or maybe because many Ruby Tuesdays are located in malls that have declining business, meaning fewer hungry shoppers to wander in for a meal?

I think the protests are also, weirdly enough, a symptom of a group of people who have a desperate desire to feel martyred and oppressed. It’s almost comical how white middle class people (and I say this as a member of said white middle class) are jealous of other groups’ marginalization. I mean, you can see it in how…