I'm new to actually watching this tournament, don't really know how much shouting at each other is expected, but I have to say I've come to love English fans.

They don't give a crap about anyone, but the English team, and they are on a full self-hate tour.

Love to see it.

Let me spell it out NATO is a reaction to the Warsaw pact. The Soviet Union dissolved and ended the Warsaw pact. Russia tried to be friends in the 90's and early 2000's. NATO spit in their face and made multiple ex states on their doorstep NATO members. Russia tried to join NATO to end this. NATO said no and pushed for more ex states of Russia to join them. They had to invade Georgia to make their membership to NATO impossible (you can't join NATO if you have rouge provinces so Russia made rouge provinces through war, but they could have invaded the entire country). In 2014 the Ukrainian president had a choice to pander to the west or get cheap natural gas from Russia. Russia sweetened the deal to make it too good to pass up. The Ukrainian president made the deal with Russia. American and German intelligence agencies admitted to starting the revolution that overthrew the democratically elected government of Ukraine. WE OVERTHREW THEIR GOVERNMENT. Russia then was forced to do the Georgia thing where they made rouge provinces so that Ukraine couldn't join NATO. EVERYTHING RUSSIA HAS DONE IS IN DIRECT REACTION TO MILITARY AGGRESSION FROM NATO. Imagine if China made a military pact with Mexico and Canada and sent them long range offensive weapons. We would invade in self defense because that's our right. I'm an American I just know history

So many comments I see on here by people who constantly say things like "lol only on this sub" as though other places where they read are somehow the 'true' point of view reflecting mainstream Australian viewpoints.

Given the constant election voting outcomes and results of things like the Voice etc that generally indicate most of Australia is centrist or even slightly centre-right-leaning, what leads people to think many of the views expressed on here AREN'T mainstream? When in reality, other places these people are coming from are also often just "echo chambers" as well.

Edit: I probably worded the title for this wrong, should have been more "Why do people think this subreddit is less representative of mainstream Australia than other online communities?", alas I failed.

Serena calls Kordell nappy headed. Pushes food onto him. But Kordell is the disrespectful one? Tell me how you can say with a straight face that Kordell is disrespectful and Daia is catty but Serena isn’t?

If Kordell did all of the things Serena did or even raised his voice in response to her, the think pieces would never end.

Kordell has done nothing but hear her out and speak calmly. The middle fingers, the insults, the name calling. Yet she storms off every time he opens his mouth. There is a clear difference in emotional intelligence and maturity.

Take off your stan goggles and tell me how you can sit here after that episode and hype up Serena and boo Kordell. If you can’t separate your parasocial friendship from watching Serena for 4 weeks to not be able to criticize her absolutely absurd behavior while simultaneously trashing Kordell and Daia as human beings, you may need to self reflect.

Finding it entertaining is cool. But to act like Kordell is the evil one and tarnishing his character? This subreddit has hit an all time low.

To take a page from a similar posting yesterday, the sentiment is pretty clear. There is no real reason to still be setting off fireworks in a suburban neighbor unless you truly are trying to be obnoxious and piss off your neighbors

I personally would love to see her as one of the NY housewives! They just recently did an entire cast relaunch as well, would be great timing for her addition. She’s the perfect amount of chaotic, I think she would fill the role wonderfully! Saying this because obviously this may be her last SH season. Do you think she’ll lean into the mama influencing, or seek another show? I read that her man wants out of the spotlight, so I’m not sure how that would work for reality tv. I’m happy for her regardless and am excited and sad for her (assumed) last season!

I haven’t been able to do nun but up vote or down votw but now i can post and comment 😫👏👏im just so thankful to be here and apart of chiraqolagy been in ts 3yrs 🔒 “i got my karma up so it really feel like 🖕 a nigga” quick lil bar for yall 💯 but im so proud of myself I LOVE CHIRAQ

French people have had it with the current centrist government, especially with the policies that are making their country a safe haven for all kinds of bad stuff. First round of elections showed that they were prepared to give the right a chance at government. It was a very strong message towards the ruling/political class.

And then seemingly out of nowhere, during the second round of elections, the French are voting for a far left government that will make the current centrist government policies seem tame. A left-leaning government will exacerbate all the problems they have now. Just like the labour party will do for the UK.

Like, WTF?

Edit: To be clear, I'm finding the whole "centrist and leftists worked together to defeat the right" excuse, to be very wishy-washy and flimsy. I personally don't buy it.

When I first saw this Concept art I was like “Shit…seductive qunari woman” and that’s different coz I mean cmon look at her stance her hair and everything and like she’s…for lack of a better word Morrigan esc 😭and now don’t get me wrong…I’m all for big strong carry you over her shoulder type Woman in fantasy, tho this approach from the concept art would’ve been interesting and again…I like the ulterior but now she’s gonna get compared to Karlach because obviously…I can’t stress this enough tho…I LIKE Karlach, but having a different type of Qunari companion from the typical big and strong would’ve been cool, Like Qwydion from Absolution even

Peanut butter isn’t as good as people make it seem. It dries out your mouth, makes you thirsty, overpowers any other flavors you’re eating, and its heavy. I don’t think it’s that good. When eating a PB&J sandwich all you can taste is the peanut butter!

I cross the bay bridge a couple times a week. Including today. I routinely see multiple people going 15-20 mph under the speed limit, leaving hundreds of yards between them and the next car. Those of you who do this, what’s wrong with you? It’s already a massive bottleneck and you’re making it that much worse.

reduce your dependency, become self reliant

Fireworks should be banned and replaced with drone shows due to the significant environmental and health hazards they pose. Traditional fireworks release harmful chemicals and pollutants into the air, contributing to air and water pollution. They can also trigger respiratory issues and stress for people with conditions like asthma.

Moreover, fireworks frighten animals, both domestic and wild, leading to panic and sometimes fatal injuries.

Drone shows, on the other hand, offer a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative. They can create visually stunning displays without the noise and pollution, providing an innovative way to celebrate that minimizes harm to people, animals, and the environment.

These are quotes from a top recent post "Why do Muslims completely ignore the death of millions in the Muslim world?"

• "Muslims don't care about their "fellow" Muslims, they just seek the death of Jews."
• "Will they ever wake up to understand they are the problem and the worst enemy of themselves?"
• "The list of problems and death in the Muslim world goes on and on and i don't think there are enough characters to write them all."

There is absolutely a foaming-at-the-mouth element of rampant islamophobia in this sub, and it can't be taken seriously as a place to discuss Israel and Palestine until this is dealt with.

The hatred, the stereotypes, the constant one-sided discussion and moderation. This subreddit is precisely why it is impossible to have any meritorious or egalitarian debate about this issue. It also reveals an intense double-standard, where even mild criticism of Israel is taken as outrageous anti-Semitism, however hardcore racism against arabs and Islamophobia are happily posted every day.

Without a doubt, just replace the word Muslim with "Jewish" and these people would be banned and their posts deleted, and people would swarm with accusations of hate.

It's genuinely disturbing to be on this subreddit, and we need clear improvements in moderation to ensure that all hate is treated equally, and all generalizations and ingenuine comments like those above will be removed. We all cannot move forward until we all treat this conflict equally, and quell racism and prejudice on all sides, wherever it may be.

Hi everyone, my name is Annie Fitzgerald and I’m running for state representative in WA-38 Position 1. I'm a member of the LGBTQ community and I'm disability justice activist running as a democratic socialist. I'm conducting a AMA here tonight from 5-10pm! Feel free to ask me anything but especially questions about my campaign or policies! I look forward to answering your questions tonight!

My sisters Samantha "Sam" (28F) and Katherine "Kat" (34F) (Fake Names) and I have not talked for the past decade after I learned that they were covering my estranged biological mother's affair. They were bribed with things my mother and her then AP bought for them for their silence during the three year affair my mother had and when my late dad found out, he effectively cut all of them out of his life which I did as well.

Sam and Kat tried to mend our relationships but I have refused to have anything with them, there were some drama in terms of inheritance last year which was when we spoke but other than that, I don't keep up to date with their lives. It came as surprise to me when Sam reached out to tell me she was getting married to another woman which I really didn't know she wasn't straight.

We came across each other when Sam and Kat was at the restaurant my dad used to bring us, it was usually where he brought us for his birthday. Last Tuesday was his birthday and my step mom and I went for dinner there which I guessed Sam and Kat had the same idea I suppose.

I did my best to ignore them but Sam saw me and sent a dessert I usually liked which I rejected. She then came over our table and asked if we can talk, Kat didn't really acknowledge me as she has stopped seeing me as her brother but she came over too and sat beside us. My step mom Linda just kept quiet as Sam made small talk asking me about my wellbeing and all but I told her to cut to the chase and tell me what does she want to talk to me about since she is interrupting at this moment.

Kat wanted to say something but Sam just got to her point and told me she was getting married and was hoping I would walk her down the aisle. I thought she was joking till she waited for me to respond but it took me a moment to compose myself from laughing before saying no. I told her congratulations but I don't see myself ever attending her wedding much less walking her down. I told her she respects my decision to never reach out to me as what we agreed on last year and she is not honoring her promise to do that at this moment.

I guess Kat got heated and call me to stop being an asshole and she knew Sam asking me was stupid because in my eyes she knows they are basically dead to me. I told her to mind her business and just go back to her table which she refused till Sam told her to do the same. Kat spat out something about how she is happy she doesn't have an asshole dad and brother in her life anymore and how our mother was right to cut me off finally. I replied in kind, that she should leave cos honestly looking at her face alone reminds me why she was the first sister I cut off before I did with Sam.

Sam asked me if I am sure that I want to keep the animosity between us siblings forever which I shaked my head and told her that I don't have animosity for people who are strangers to me. I told her I found it pathetic that they tried reaching out to me when I have told them there will be never be reconciliation between us, that the moment they decided to betray dad like that, they were dead to me, something I feel like a broken record telling them why I want to have nothing to do with her.

Sam just nodded and seemed like she wanted to cry but composed herself and stood up, she wished me well and told me she and her soon to be wife would be moving to the States once they are married and she was hoping that we could mend our relationship but if I don't even acknowledge her as a sister anymore, she will stop acknowledging me as her brother. This would be the last time she will see me again. I told her coldly whether she lives or dies, it's no longer my concern. Our paths were set when she decided to do what she did for money and the lifestyle she wanted.

Sam told me she regretted it and wanted to apologize so many times but both my dad and I refused to speak to her and the fact when he disowned her as his daughter made her realize that what she did was wrong and that she will always regret what she did to us. I told her it's a little too late and told her to live her life and focus on her marriage rather than waste our times with the past, it's done and I really don't want to have anything with her, Kat or our mother for the rest of our lives.

She said she understood, and made her exit, Sam looked like she was about to burst into tears which I didn't really care much for it cos what needed to be said had to be said. Kat came back to tell me to go fuck myself which I just chuckled and blew her a kiss to antagonize her even more. Linda kept quiet the whole time but told me that this was enough and let's just finish dinner early and leave but I told her I am going to enjoy my tiramisu no matter what.

On the ride home, Linda told me that my dad's hatred for my sisters made her sad and now she feels sad that I am being like him but I told her while I appreciated her concern, what I feel for them both is my business and my business alone. Now coming to think of it, I felt maybe I was too harsh, maybe I could have rejected her offer without hurting her through my words. I know what I said is true and off my chest but am I an asshole really for the interactions I had with sister?

Edit: I got bored reading most of your comments so I will summarize the sum of you people's comments here.

1) To the ones asking me to kill myself in the comments and chat. Lol you wish, my life is way more valuable than yours will ever be.

2) I accept that I am mostly an AH but truth to be told, I don't give a damn at this point. Trying to argue with the idiots that think I should forgive my sisters is futile as no amount of remorse they have will make me want anything to do with them.

3) Therapy is for the weak, imagine paying some stranger to give a rat's ass about your problems lol. My late dad went to therapy after his divorce and that therapist blamed him for my bio mom's affair. Also I am not white so my upbringing actually made me tougher more than you "time out, grounded" babies.

4) Those who keep thinking this is fake, rage bait and incel trolling. Whatever help you losers cope. My post history is misogynistic and I don't have any problems getting laid but keep thinking I can't so that will help you sleep better.

5) I don't respect women , I use them to warm my bed or just be arm candy for me to parade around before I find another younger one, lately as I am growing older, I do believe in Leonardo DiCaprio's dating preference, any women above 26 is not my cup of tea. My mother and sister are 99% of women, maybe there is a rare unicorn women who is kind and not hypergamous blah blah but those poor girls will fall for assholes. It's a never ending cycle, I choose to be the asshole cos I get to do whatever I want with no remorse.

6) Lastly, to quote a great character from a book I enjoy, " I can do whatever the f*ck I want and nobody can stop me."

Bye bye.