Taco2112

joined 2 years ago
[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

While there might be an interesting philosophical and psychological debate to be had over the topic of being transracial, the problem with the debate is that most people who propose it are doing so in bad faith, as a gotcha, and that doesn’t lead to any meaningful discussion. I think that’s why it gets dismissed so quickly. I’m not sure if you’re one of those people.

The way I start to think about it is, we often conflate race with cultural identity, just as people conflate gender identity and sexual preference, so separating those might be a starting point. Racially, my family is Northern European white (Scottish and German with a smattering of French and Scandinavian) but culturally, my family was poor Scottish people who where kicked out and sent to Ireland before becoming immigrants who moved to America and settled in Appalachia 250+ years ago where they lived as farmers until my grandparents generation. So culturally I’d identify as Scots-Irish historically with modern Appalachian US heritage.

I’m not really sure where this thought experiment goes next and how that ties to gender, someone much smarter than me might be able to make sense of my ramblings. Either way, I don’t want to just dismiss what you have to say but since you have no history other than this post I can’t be sure you are not a bad actor looking for a gotcha.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I thought you were getting better at the insults and you went back to your tired old playbook. Must be my fault for thinking you might have had an original thought. Oh well, you’re boring now so I’m done for the evening. Good night and I hope you’re able to fix whatever is broken inside of you.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Good insult! It’s like you really tried this time. Maybe your dad would still love you if tried a little harder to not be so worthless.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (6 children)

And I’m not sure how you’re able to use a computer with your head shoved so far up your own ass. Seems we both have questions this evening.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (8 children)

You came here to troll on an anonymous Internet forum and you’re not even brave enough to type your hate speech uncensored. Pathetic.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Gotcha. Yeah, credit card helped me and then I was fortunate enough that a family member was able to loan me money for the class, I used that money to do the secured loan and further build my credit. I paid said family member back when I got the collateral back from my credit union.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Not always or maybe not a high enough limit depending on what you want to buy. I had the same problem as OP about 6 years ago, I tried to borrow $3000 from my Credit Union to take a class and advance my career. They wouldn’t give me the loan so the options I was presented with were: a secured loan where I paid the full amount I wanted to borrow up front as collateral and then when I paid off the loan I got the collateral back (I didn’t have $3,000, hence the loan); or, I could sign up for a credit card with a $1000 limit.

 

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[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I personally prefer RDR1 to RDR2. $30 is a little high for game that old, I think $20 is the sweet spot. RDR2 has too much filler for me, which seems to be Rockstars MO in recent years. RDR1 is more straightforward with just the right amount of side quests thrown in.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago

What if they are trying to have a baby through in vitro fertilization? Your mind is what’s immediately going to sex. If someone is being more graphic in their description and talking about raw dogging and how often, then I think you have a case.

I don’t want to hear about people trying for kids either but I personally don’t care and just don’t engage in the conversation.

[–] Taco2112@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago

Eh, my 78 year old aunt who uses two canes to get around because she refuses to use a walker has been to a few different protests this year in the deep red state of West Virginia. I get what you’re saying about limitations and maybe we’ll reach that point sooner or later but I don’t think we’re at the run away to save yourself part yet unless you’re an immigrant or trans.

I also understand wanting to get out before shit goes sideways but again, I don’t think we’re there yet. Maybe I’m wrong but I hope not.

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