holy crap so the UN deleted the article after social media backlash, but basically the article stated that while well-fed people have a greater capacity for physical and intellectual labor, people who are hungry or at risk of going hungry want it more, and accomplish more, seeking to improve their lot or at least stay afloat.
which is a touch of a toss up; can we honestly say that if we had everything we need we would care to work hard? and sure, people who are passionate about their jobs will say “yes, absolutely.” but what about your factory worker? what about your fast food employee? a resounding “fuck no” will be the reply, unless they carry some kind of ambition or goal towards moving up the ladder, so to speak. and damn, i’d agree completely.
but the flip side of this is, well, PEOPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO GO HUNGRY. PERIOD. children should not have to know what it is to skip a meal and parents should not have to go without so their babies can eat. i’ve done that and fuck me it

i think this is about cultural appropriation? and how abused that phrase in its use to demonize anything that borrows or even sometimes celebrates other cultures different from one’s own?

don’t teach hate, absolutely, but don’t… don’t do this. maybe be the adult and use this as a teachable moment instead of causing unneeded turmoil.

i’ve read what she proposes… essentially she suggests the abolishment of the traditional family model in favor of “shared mothering”, which basically aims to take down the traditional role of mother and make the “task” of giving birth voluntary, with no nuclear family to revolve around and everyone just giving everyone the love and support they need, without the constraints of familial roles. the idea here is that all of our needs are met in a free and communally supportive environment.
this is the broad strokes explanation, and it works, in theory, but really only in small groups and communities.
the kind of groups and communities that can be found in, say, a nuclear family…? and whatever emotional needs aren’t met by them, can be met by… friends? aka the “family” we choose?

100% agree but sometimes a shower in the morning just feels so fuckin’ goooooooood

…you can still do this, just watch the markets, budget carefully, choose careers that give you the flexibility and job security to rely on, work the overtime and be willing to make small sacrifices along the way. it’s a lot of work but the payoff is worth it and incredibly rewarding.

i know it’s satire but what lizzo do?

i would either leave or hit him. gonna have to depend if he’s just trying to bother me or other people. can’t ask everyone to leave and can’t let it keep happening.

huh?

wait Avatar what?? they’re remaking it? or is it FINALLY getting it’s lost season?

good lord these ALL suck.

literally two of my brothers.