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What do they think is gonna happen when they're wearing a sundress and no bra, and they lean forward slightly? You're gonna be completely exposed. This applies if you're only wearing a t shirt as well, no one wants to see the entire imprint of your breast. I know it's hot outside rn but you're in public, and there's kids around.

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Hear me out! When we think of and judge the "best" leader, we need to look at more than the most "peaceful" or likable. We have to look at the challenges, the time and system they were in, and the impact they had.

1. He achieved the political impossible - most leaders inherit a stable functioning state and struggle to pass BASIC life saving healthcare reform. Lenin took a collapsing, illiterate feudal empire deeply played with tsarist autocracy and completely overturned it. He engineered a foundational shift in how society, economics, and government function.

2. Unmatched geopolitical pragmatism - many people like to make Lenin look rigid with blind ideology but his record shows a high level of crisis management. When "war communism" devastated the economy during the brutal Civil War he introduced the NEP temporarily bringing back elements of capitalism to stabilize the economy and showing his flexibility and realism that many leaders are too proud to do.

3. "Peace, land, and bread" - by signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which was highly unpopular and cost Russia territory but ended a war that was essentially a death sentence for the Russian people. He put the survival of his people over the pride of the elites.

4. The catalyst for decolonization - Lenin's impact wasn't contained to just Russia. His writings and ideas on imperialism had an impact globally providing theoretical and material support for anti-colonial movements. Lenin directly fueled the decolonization of Asia, Africa, AND Central America.

When it comes to intellect, geopolitical impact, crisis management, and successfully reshaping the world. No other modern leader even comes close. Change my mind.

I'm thinking

Young men - anti Israel, anti woke
Young women - anti Israel, pro woke
Boomers (both genders) - CNN/MSNBC/late night style Trump derangement slop

However I don't have a feel for the the middle aged Gen X range that have stayed pro Democrat instead of turning conservative. They probably have good memories of Bill Clinton and Obama years.

People watch videos while eating or even scrolling while talking to friends.

What things still bothers you? How do you manage that?

It could be anything physical, mental issues, people's behaviour, your nature...anything!

PS: I really want to have a conversation. I am all ears just speak your heart out :)

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Person A "he is blind"

Person B "no he isn't blind"

Person A "yes he is"

Person B "what is a blind person then?"

Person A "A blind person is someone who has a blind sight-identity"

Person B "what is a blind sight identity?"

Person A "It is the deep, persistent, innate sense of being blind that might or might not match the biological ability of seeing"

There’s a pattern I keep seeing in how people react to cheating situations.

From an outside perspective, a person who stays with a partner after being cheated on is often labeled as stupid, weak, a doormat, overly forgiving or too much of a martyr etc. The common response they get is usually just leave them, let them go, dont be with someone so.toxic, they are not worth it, or there are plenty of fish in the sea, just freakin move on.

But that reaction assumes relationships are purely logical decisions.

When people are emotionally attached, especially in romantic situations, behavior doesn’t always follow logic. Even in fictional stories where a character cheats, many readers still want the relationship to work or hope for reconciliation even when they know it’s unhealthy.

So there’s a contradiction

People often expect real individuals to detach immediately and rationally, while also engaging with fictional scenarios where emotional attachment overrides logic.

It raises a question about how much of our judgment is based on genuine understanding of emotional attachment versus detached reasoning.

This Netflix documentary really pissed me off. I can't believe some people are truly defending her on social media. Whoever defends her is disgusting. She has absolutely zero remorse for what she did. Even IF people were to defend her and say she didn't mean to do it or doesn't remember (which obviously this is bullshit) she still needs to face the consequences of her choices that night. Her parents enabling her ridiculous behavior is mind blowing.

You don't drive a 100 mph not removing your foot off the gas pedal into a building and expect nothing bad to happen. Everyone with the smallest amount of common sense knows driving that fast on a street like that would end BAD. Also, she drove that same street prior, she knew what was at the end of that block. She knew there was a stop sign. She knew there was a building. She's a disgusting human being and her mother is just as stupid as she is. I get parents will always support their children but wrong is wrong and right is right. She didn't just slightly injure someone, she took the lives of two young men. As a parent there's no defending a ridiculously selfish act as taking someone's life.

If I EVER harmed someone in a car accident let alone my bf and his friend I wouldn't be able to leave my house bc of how devastated and depressed I'd be.
This selfish girl was out partying months after. No remorse, that Netflix documentary was a joke and it's genuinely a shame she didn't pass and two innocent souls did. She got a slap on the wrist and those boys will never be able to live a life they deserved. They had their entire lives ahead of them. Really terrible what happened to them. I feel so bad for the families who lost those boys.

Toxic relationships are very real and no one is worth losing your life over smh

We all already know that no Democratic President allowed Iran to have nuclear grade weapons.

Mike acts like the magical fairies shut down the straight of Hormuz NOT the Orange Turd sitting in the Whitehouse!

First of all, Trump makes a 14,000 round trip to China, and when he arrives, he is greeting by the Vice President of China, not by Xi. That was Slap in the face #1.

Secondly, in the big speech by Xi when the summit wrapped, he referred to the Thucydides Trap. Essentially saying he hoped we would avoid that. The Thucydides Trap is a reference to the situation when a nation in decline attacks a rising nation. The Implication is that the US is the declining nation and China is the rising nation. That was Slap in face #2.

Thirdly, Xi also warned Trump that the US needs to mind their own business regarding the China/Taiwan conflict.

Trump didn’t get either of the two insults and was embarrassingly differential. He even appears willing to throw Taiwan under the bus, holding back the arms sale to Taiwan that has already been approved by Congress.

Trump ——- disrespecting our allies, and at the same time kissing the asses of Putin and Xi while they laugh behind his back.

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Hi, I'm a simple 20 y.o. student who feels that he needs to change his life to be more productive. I'm keen on game developing, learn ue and trying to create a game. My purpose is to get to game industry and I clearly understand that it's very difficult and I need to make a lot of effort to get it. So I feel that I need to be more effective for this, but I have a lot of factors to stop me. Like playing with my friends for example or some other procrastination stuff. So I think that I need to change my life entirely. I know that it's a difficult slow process but I'm ready for all. It's just that, you know, I'm afraid to loose my friends. And, yeah, I think I just need to get out of my comfort zone to break it. I just want to listen your stories about. And I'm so sorry for my English, I'm just learning it and trying to type without translator. Thanks.

A few mega billionaires make a performative play at philanthropic efforts but 99.99% always seem to grow their obscene wealth! You can count on one hand those that actually gave it away for a humanitarian cause!

Ukraine is emerging as the next military superpower and Russia continues to sacrifice their young men of nothing! Which is a more politically popular message?

Hi guys! In English right now we are doing a controversial slideshow and my groups topic is about Transgender Athletes in Sports. We just need your guys overall opinion on if they should be able to participate and how you think they should participate. There's not a right or wrong opinion we just want peoples inputs! Or just your overall thoughts on transgender athletes. Thank you in advance!

I understand that everyone relationship work differently according to the individual wants and needs. But every time I come across a dating podcast, it usually align with the podcast personal biases. Especially red pill contents, oh my god. I came here to seek what a healthy relationship look like, not what it specifically looks like in your own way. I noticed that people who are relationship consultant, therapists, and other people who work in the mental health field. Their advices are different from the ones I heard from podcasters.

I remember when I was talking to my therapist, she acknowledged that I have set boundaries and standards which is good to have bcuz it shows I know what I want. But she said I putting them too high and tend to pull away the second it doesn't match any of my values. (She was right, I think these dating podcast really got in my head). It really wasn't bad to have someone to align with most of my values and it is really exciting to have someone who is very different from my values.

I actually so sick and tired of the dating norms we are held to in terms of gender. It no wonder why the gender gap is so big nowadays. Most women are already actively rejecting their gender-based dating norms. But men? I'm not so sure about that. I still see a lot of pressure of traditional male role to be a provider and protecter. I do agree that traditional gender roles are outdated and traditional relationships are not exactly ideal due to power imbalance and unequal labor etc.

For notes: I am an aroace so I don't typically follow dating norms and pursue a more unique way of relationship. I hate the pressure society put on me to be more "desirable" for a "high-value man". What do you mean by "desirable"? Are you advocating me to become a pick me girl? Doesn't that make sense? Cause pick me girl tend seek male validation and put other women down to show that they're more "desirable". I also hate how romantic love is considered above platonic love rather than equally valuable.

In general, I just want a relationship that blurs the line platonic and romantic affection. Like in the relationship, we're like friends go out having fun and spending time together. I'm not sure how to explain it but it like more than friends but less than lovers. And I do believe that what a generally healthy relationship look like, it not always romantic and kissing and cuddling. No, it be two people happy in each other company and seeking to have fun together.

IMO, the emotional connection matters more than the relationship status. "Men and women can't be friends" Partner or not, if we are emotionally connected and it is mutual. People nowadays are little too possessive nowadays. You don't need to be with your partner 24/7 and your partner doesn't just have connections with you and they are allowed to have connections with others and that could actually be beneficial to their well-being. We humans are social creatures and social interactions are a fundamental need.

Edit:I am sorry that this is so long and you can clearly tell my frustration in this writing. I also took a lot of time which community is best to post since I don't use reddit too often. Also I appreciate your guys advices since I do not consume any pill content and tend to avoid them. I only have a general idea of certain pill content.

My neighbour's daughter studies in a premium fee school and is of age 6. Recently her parents got summon from the school and were asked to meet urgently.

The parents went and listened how disobedient and indisciplined their child is.

She went to washroom without even asking the teacher. The class was on and she just stood-up and walked out --Teacher explained the reason.

The parents apologised, felt guilty, scolded the child and returned back.

They came to me and explained the situation. I asked the daughter the reason of doing so.

"The last time I asked to go to pee, the teacher said no. This time I was in bad need of going and was afraid teacher would deny and I may make the class wet. So I didn't ask and just went on." The child presented her case.

I informed my stand to the parents "You should actually appreciate your child for her bravery and understanding". She has done nothing wrong.

Now my neighbours are not happy with me and not talking because I justified their daughter's behaviour.

Community, I would like to invite you to discuss this topic futher.

Did I do right? You have a different advise? How should have I handled this case better?

What would be in teacher's mind when denying for a toilet break? What are her perspectives?

Thanks