There’s a reason the ABM Treaty was signed in the early 70s and that was because “missile shield” tech is far more dangerous than more powerful missiles as it means whoever cracks it first can once more use nuclear weapons with no fear of retaliation.

There will never be a world without nuclear weapons as the genie will never go back in the bottle.

Yeah, I think the bride/groom made an informed decision, but I feel bad for the innocent bystanders. Can you imagine, you’re already dreading going to your shitty conservative cousin’s wedding because when her Facebook isn’t MAGA it’s a fucking wedding countdown clock, and all you’re looking forward to is the open…

If you decide on a Trump property for your wedding, you know what to expect right? There is a non-insignificant chance he may come. Is that a selling feature? Not like NJ or Fl are bereft of golf club banquet rooms. Are you hoping he comes? Was this the only one that worked out for your plans and you’re hoping he…

It’s nice to see a man with more marriages than non-bankrupt businesses shine his countenance upon this institution which Christians have worked so hard to protect from being diluted in meaning by the gays.

Yeah, unless he’s actually said the words “I want to be in a committed monogamous relationship with you” he’s just trying to play you into giving him sex without requiring any more from him. He’s hoping you’ll just give in one night cuz you’re horny and he’s there. I recommend that you go on a few dates/get busy with…

Exactly. Reach for your phone the second you see them coming. And just repeat calmly “why are you harassing me?” to goad her into saying the reason on camera. Most likely she will keep running her mouth and admitting to what they’ve been doing.

Christ, she sounds evil. May she step on a lego while going to the bathroom in the middle of the night and then accidentally pee on her own carpet from shock.

Dying to know the neighborhood. I do have my guesses.

PLease don’t think that! It doesn’t sound like you went wrong anywhere. You’re getting qualifications, moving across the country, having the strength to seek treatment, getting dates. You sound awesome.

I am the mom of 3 who are all grown up now. I tortured myself as to how to raise them the way I wanted and my law career. All I can really say to you is don’t torture yourself. Its not easy, but you can do it. BUT you will miss out on things, either work wise or child wise. If you go into it knowing that, but…

so sorry you are going through this. If there are any other encounters, try recording them on your phone - if you are on a public street, there is no expectation of privacy, so you don’t have to get their permission to record

The wedding industrial complex has convinced many otherwise, though your point is a good one. I went through this very cycle in the mid aughts, when FB was still relatively new; it was annoying as hell. Then the babies. Then the divorces. And then the second marriages. Filter them out or tune out. Otherwise, the noise…

I am at a crossroads. I really love my job, and my husband loves his. I absolutely hate where we live right now (west coast, entirely too expensive and no actual security network due to serious family problems).

I wanted to share something that happened to us this week, because I think it shows where we are with entitlement and normalization of behavior that used to be considered shameful.

Oh hi.

Engagements/bachelor and bachelorette parties/weddings are extremely performative events, and we live in an exceedingly performative age. It’s not enough to say you promise to love and be there for someone in front of 200 people, you need to ram that home for everyone you’ve ever met. And hey, everything! is! always!…

Welp. Found out the hard way that my dog’s fancy, biodegradable poop bags are super flimsy when I put my thumb through the bag and into the poop. I’m now debating how much I actually need my left thumb, as I’m right-handed.

Apply for unemployment asap because it takes them a little while to process things (and forgive me for assuming you’re in the U.S. if you’re not). Send you good vibes - I was there a few months ago.

So, I got laid off on Thursday. After 14 years with the same company I’m out on the street. I’ve never been unemployed a day in my life. Like most of the people let go I’m an older worker. I know it’s not the end of the world, but it sucks pretty damn hard. I have no idea what I’m supposed to do know. I don’t…