On that very same day, there was a train that carried tons of chemicals (mostly PVC) riding through Ohio. It exploded in East Palestine, unleashing the dangerous chemicals in the atmosphere. While The US was overreacting over the balloon, the chemicals were contaminating the air and waters. The chemicals were killing people's chickens, dogs, cats, and other animals. The crows were circling and flying about in a strange motion as if they were drugged. The fish that flourished now lifelessly float along the river. If the chemicals are getting to the animals, it's getting to the people too. People who lived there experienced lung issues, breathing difficulties, and more. The PVC chemicals are causing higher risks of cancer. People are still not able to live in their homes due to the nauseating air. Those who come back are faced with dangerous conditions. Officials however, (including the FDA) have told everyone that the air is **completely safe** and the water is **drinkable.** People who drank the water described it as "smelling and tasting like chlorine." So basically the officials were lying and trying to sweep it under the rug. All while this was happening, you see the media overreacting over the balloon. And they pulled another stunt with Canada again this week. Meanwhile, Norfolk Southern lobbied to ease federal regulations and cut costs on the train. Which makes me question... What are we living for? With the capitalist powers having it's grip on the world, we are living to be slaves and to fill the wealthy man's pockets while our lives are constantly in danger. We are just pawns in their game of wealth, power and fame. Tragedies are swept under the rug until one day there's a large tragedy, and then there's a compromise from those wealthy pigs that just isn't enough. Then the cycle starts all over again. In America, we are going backwards. At this point, we are entering back to the Gilded Age. Or maybe we're already in it? Or never got out of it?
Examples I have so far (Prefer to find music like the first and second, however please recommend music that sounds like the rest.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg_dFaq1iSo (Marechia - Nu Guena https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETBl1rjcYFM (Lumaby - Hrlum) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_tPdO7FZxs (Marcel - Her's) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppYgrdJ0pWk (Tide is High - Blondie)
Sunshiner 2y ago • 100%
Then he would bring up the meritocracy argument in terms of grading :((
I'm so tired of my US History class. We're approaching WW1, and my teacher is talking about communism. Firstly, he's a hardcore liberal, but oh my goodness for him to teach AP, he doesn't even SOUND like he knows what he's talking about. His articulation and the way he talks, along with his word choice just shows he doesn't know shit about communism. Today he was talking about communism and I told him "communism is a moneyless, stateless, classless society." Then he said "no, communism is where EVERYTHING is equal." Then I proceeded to tell him that there's different types of communist ideologies apart from the one he's talking about, such as Anarcho-communism who believe that "true" communism is accomplished by dictatorship of the proletariat, however without a class and state. He ignored that then went back to his flawed point where communism is where "everything is equal" and that the "government controls everything, not a market." Then he proceeded to ask the class "What if I graded you all like a communist? Everyone in here would have a B." And everyone was like "OH NO NO NO!!" It's just so ugh... He sounds so dumb it pisses me off, and the students just gobble that bullshit up, which pisses me off even more.
I'm 17F, one year away from being kicked out of my parent's house. As soon as I'm 18 they're forcing me to go to a 4 year college. As of now I'm regretting my life decisions. My backup plan is to purse electrical engineering, but I don't have any experience behind me. All the classes I've taken in high school don't even count towards it. Also, there is no engineering STEM programs at my school either. My parents ridicule me on how I'm not doing anything in life. I don't participate in academic stuff. I have no extra curriculars, no sports, no nothing. Yeah, I guess there's something wrong with that. I mean all I do is go home, school work, watch anime, or practice making music. From 3 to 9 P.M is all the free time I have. And at this point, I don't really focus on school anyone. I'm running behind on assignments and haven't done much of them since second semester started. Firstly, I don't really wanna go to college. It's a big scam in the US, and I don't have any money to move to another country and try to get an education there. It's like hell in the US. If you're poor, you're most likely stuck there for a very long time. I don't wanna pursue a skill or a trade, I don't want a white collar job nor desire to be wealthy. I actually plan on becoming a digital nomad that travels to many places. I don't want to settle in one place. The thought of being in an office sitting on my ass all day is dreadful, and the thought of working in the same building until retirement is dreadful. I don't wanna work the usual 9 to 5 in the same boring office building, and I don't wanna wait until I get those two weeks off a year or less. I *also* don't want to make traveling a career, because I hate making a "job" out of something fun. All I wanna do is have fun. I hate the word "work." I like to focus on something worthwhile, not help produce something I don't even have control over so my boss can fill their pockets. Yeah I'll be doing that with remote work, but the only reason I want to do remote work is to have more free time. Oh well! Why don't I suck it up? Why don't I accept this life? Well I don't want to. I don't want to be someone I'm not. I don't want to live a lie. I don't ask for much, I just want to be free, that's all. This world is so fucking large, why not explore it? It's an open world!
Ever since I've became a Marxist, I've been seeing the dark sides of liberalism, capitalism, etc. Now, all my passions and the capitalist/liberal desires that fueled them have died. I wanted to be a musician and become rich and famous, now that's an unrealistic kid story. I wanted to become a writer and spread my works to millions, not anymore. I wanted to do game development, but that's gone now. I wanted to become a legislator as a kid and spread good for society, proposing laws that would help the younger generation, but the US government is so fucking corrupt. I wanted to become an MMA fighter, but the industry in that is rigged. I wanted to become a business owner, and even learned the dark things needed to do to become "successful." But the thought of fucking over vulnerable people for personal gain makes me sick to my stomach. I've recently found a major I could study in college for - Electrical engineering. But really I don't feel the slightest interested in that either. I had a quick blip of interest and then it died. Every industry is so rigged, and people like me won't survive in it. I'm not a fake it till you make it type person. I'm never favored by anyone, not popular in any type of circle. I'm cold and concrete, I can't put on masks. And even the thought of manipulating people is tiring as hell. I'd rather be real and truthful, least bit of effort. I have no money to travel to other countries where music might make me successful, and my passions for everything have died. I hate the word "hard work." I like work that's worthwhile and enjoyable, something I would spend hours on. But that doesn't exist in the US. I seriously feel like a wandering soul. The only thing that's keeping me alive is the desire to travel the world. If I didn't have that motive, I probably would have offed myself a long time ago. I feel like my life is nothing, and I am nothing. I honestly don't know anymore. I might become a thief, stalking rich people's social medias then stealing from them. Or becoming a mercenary. Kid's fantasy, I know. I might have to face the disgusting truth and join the military to get the rest of my basic fucking human rights. Housing, money, college, I don't know. I feel like I'm going no where.
Those who are in high school, what careers are you planning to pursue? I'm interested in hearing your choices :))
I 16F am a junior looking into electrical engineering. What should I be prepared for and look forward to? My recent post was on college in general, but now I want to be a bit specific on the degree part. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you! :'))
I (16F) am looking into going to a 4 year college, but have no idea where to start. I'm currently looking on how to choose a college, but what else should I prepared for? Scholarships, tours, etc. BTW I'm in the USA
What is your routine when it comes to surfing on the internet? Do you remain anonymous at all times? Is there only one browser you use or a few? I'm quite new to this stuff and wonder what a pirate's usual routine is. I wonder if I should get the onion browser and use that only, or alternate between opera and the tor browser. Also, what efficient and smart methods do you guys use? (no i'm not fbi lol, im a 16 year old loser)
How is it for you guys? Dating, living, health, etc. Anything you'd like to share :))
Every other person who speaks on philosophy always recommends stoicism, Buddhism, and reference Greek or Roman philosophers. Any ML philosophy or philosophy from social countries? I would love to look into it.
As a leftist, what advice would you give to a teenager that's becoming an adult?
After watching it I realized how useless and harmful cops are, especially when it comes to minorities.
Sunshiner 2y ago • 100%
Benefits? It looks interesting
Thinking of living in my car for a few months when I graduate, and probably will need a gun for safety. What would be a great gun to start with? Preferably affordable please
Hello, baby Marxist here! Personally mine was reading. When I was a liberal I loathed reading and found it hard to even read a short article. I rarely researched everything I heard, and as a teenager, I was like every other liberal, getting my news off social media. Now I make sure to research everything, however, getting into theory is a bit hard. Most of the information I learned about communism was through fellow comrades, because like before, I got my information from other people's comments. Currently I'm restoring my motivation for reading by starting small. Reading long comments from comrades helped a lot. I've now moved on to reading information from leftist sources without effort, and I'm starting on reading the communist manifesto. Enough about me, what were your side effects?
Sunshiner 2y ago • 100%
In fact, 1992 is not really long ago. Unrelated but in addition I'd like to add that the civil right's movement (1960's) happened very recently, they just black and white the photos to make it seem very old, when really it hasn't been a century yet. And it still happens that countries fuck over Natives even right now as I'm typing this. Companies that the average American buy from do it all the time (looking at you Coca-Cola.)
I'm curious to know. For me I'm currently not in any, was thinking of joining tennis but my knees are ass. Currently into MMA though
I've recently downloaded mullvad. I heard it's popular in the piracy community. 5 dollars a month is not bad. Currently saving for a good antivirus. What are your favorites?
What are your plans for the future? I'm curious to know :'))
Never had a job before in my life, what is to be expected, and what advice do you have? Especially as a Marxist in a capitalist environment. How can I survive?
Don't be shy, tell us about yourself! :D I remember my days of middle school. It was really quick, especially because of COVID. 8th grade ended early. First two years did feel a bit slow though. What were your experiences in Middle school?