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My Corner of The Internet @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 21:02 UTC

Don’t Be Derisive

I'm watching Persuasion, yet again. The version with Ciarán Hinds, it's my ultimate comfort (the book is also a comfort). However, it reminds me that earlier this week I was a bit snooty and it rebounded. I bought a ticket to see Deirdre O'Kane next year in September. I knew I'd bought a ticket for 2027. This week an email arrived in my inbox in relation to the gig - I thought it was to say it was cancelled or something, but no it was to say they'd had several enquiries about the gig […]

https://deirdrew.com/2026/09/12/dont-be-derisive/

#ciaranhinds #comedy #deirdreokane #life #persuasion #soloadventures

Techdirt [Unofficial] @[email protected] · 2025-09-23 · 17:47 UTC

Trump Supporters Are Lying About Biden ‘Censorship’ To Justify Brendan Carr’s Unconstitutional Kimmel Threats

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2025/09/23/trump-supporters-are-lying-about-biden-censorship-to-justify-brendan-carrs-unconstitutional-kimmel-threats/

#disney #1stamendment #abigailjackson #brendancarr #coercion #craigshirley

Proto Himbo European @[email protected] · 2025-03-12 · 14:32 UTC

I have a friend who is pretty much a #Republican by default (i.e., he claims to be apolitical but only consistently avoids political topics when the Republican position is the status quo; he will comment on other issues). He might be trying out a new "open mindedness" thing, though, and he once even claimed to be "more or less an #Anarchist" at heart.

I'm making a list of #questions to ask him about #anarchy. They were significantly more provocative until my partner (who is very good at this kind of thing) offered some rewordings:

Anarchy questions

How do you feel about the unrestricted movement of people? (i.e., #OpenBorders)
What are your thoughts on loving relationships (romantic/sexual) with multiple partners (i.e., more than 2), where everyone consents, up to and including marriage? (i.e., #polyamory, #RelationshipAnarchy, etc.)
How would you feel about your children having an equal voice in their education, along with all other individuals that are a part of their school around decisions like hours of operation, topics taught, hiring, etc.? (i.e., #AlternativeSchools, #AlternativeEducation)
What are your thoughts about individual police accountability when officers break laws?
What is your cost/benefit analysis of the existence of #police?
What is your cost/benefit analysis of the existence and/or current implementation of #prisons?
What are your thoughts on people inhabiting abandoned houses they don't own? (i.e., #squatting)
What do you think about #RightToRoam (i.e., even private land should allow people to freely pass through, temporarily camp, etc.)?

Notes:

I'm purposefully staying away from questions about capitalism, socialism, or other economic systems; I think his brain would just shut down.
Same with LGBTQIA+ issues; he's LDS (and devout), so that will run directly into current doctrine/practice/programming and end the discussion.
I'm just sharing this to share; I don't need feedback or suggestions but am open to them.
I do not believe I can call myself an anarchist. I resonate strongly with many anarchist principles but I don't walk the walk and there are some issues I'm not totally comfortable with.

#persuasion #ProbablyWontWork

#republican #anarchist #questions #anarchy #openborders #polyamory