TheMadBeagle [he/him]

Völkisch movement

This is absolutely something on my mind as well and we know very well that censorship already happens across the world at the ISP level. I appreciate you bringing up these points.

Some other form of known harm this can bring maybe worth pursuing, but I kind of doubt libel would be a viable option unfortunately. Firstly, I imagine most of these people are in fact making pro Palistine statements, so if that is what the group paying for this truck to drive around is publishing, in that regard, this truck is not really libel. I do notice that the truck specifically references a website called “harvardhatesjews.com”, which, if they are stating that these individuals are antisemitic without any other proof than being pro Palestine, then maybe that could be construed as libel. The another major problem is that libel is just plain tricky to get to stick in a lot of instances from my understanding, so even if this was a candidate for a libel case, it may be difficult and expensive to prove. And to that last point, it is difficult for people with little money to sue as going to court in the US (pf which would be the case in this instance) is incredibly expensive. Since most of these kids are college kids, it may be difficult for them to even find the means to pay for a suit. Before anyone says it, yes I know this is Harvard, of which many attendees are from wealthy backgrounds, but by no means is that true for every student. Even for the ones that is true for that also happen to being willing to make a pro Palestine statement, it might not be that their wealthy family is will to back them in a suit such as this.

And adding an s apparently lol

Not a Minnesotian, but as someone who has lived in the US south their whole life surrounded by extremely religious conservatives, most of the ones I have come across (unfortunately unavoidable interacting with them at times here) hate Jewish people, so it is not a surprise that they don’t support Isreal, even if it is an apartheid state.

The problem with your analogy though is that the doctor does have plans to actually help the problem too. It takes more time and effort to set up all the things needed to properly heal a bone, so in the mean time they try to help alleviate the symptoms in the mean time. The system’ in place has no plans to actually address the real issues, so it’s more like the doctor sent you out the door with painkillers and calls that good enough. Creating laws that attempt to curb cigarette habits might be worth pursuing if paired with actual legislation to handle the causes that drive people to their use.

Also, to me, it is worth looking at some of the other reasons people are draw to smoking. Tobacco companies pour tons of money into methods of encouraging smoking and vaping, with it being well know that some of this is targeted at young people. To be honest, and some may find this a bit of a stretch, I sometimes feel that these laws are a sort of collective societal victim blaming more then a benefit.

As another point, and I don’t know if you know this, but banning something does not necessarily curb it’s use (see alcohol prohibition in the US in the early 20th century). If anything prohibition just deregulates it, making it more dangerous for those who still continue to participate.

I mean, I feel like saying they said the phrase ‘I am sorry’ makes it true that it is an apology in the most literal sense, but it is sort of an asinine point, in my opinion. The comment you replied to was, from what I read into it, is saying the execs at unity didn’t regret their choice, just that they were catching flak. They would absolutely have left the original policy change in place if it wasn’t for the fact that it was going to tank their revenue. If they ever felt they could get away with this again at some point in the future, then they absolutely will try this again. It is a good victory for those who called them out, but they are not sorry that they tried and probably will try similar things in the future.

To me, it helps to think of corporate America as an abuser (because they are). Sure, the abuser can say I’m sorry again and again every time they harm you, but at what point is it not really an apology? If they keep trying (and often succeeding) in doing it, then at, some point, I think I wouldn’t be satisfied with a hollow gesture.

I enjoy that I came in after the fact, and I too was confused like wallmenis, but got to instantly get further context. Don’t know why, just gave me a small chuckle

Hey Leah! Beans are the bomb!

The Buffalo National River has a lot of really cool places to see. A pretty good spot is Kyle’s Landing. It has a trail along the Buffalo River which is quite nice. Can also see triple falls as it is pretty close by. The area is definitely one of the more conservative parts of the states, so do keep that in mind.

There are tons of strange names of towns in Arkansas. Toad Suck, Flippin, Snowball, Bald Knob, Booger Hollow, etc. There is also tons like Havana, London, Paris (which is actually next to the tallest mountain in Arkansas).

It is an understatment to say the state of Arkansas sucks, but have always gotten a good chuckle from some of the town names. Also, to me, Arkansas has some of the prettiest state parks in the US.