Are there actual rules about noise in the hallway? If there are, is she aware of them? Is there anyone who could potentially enforce those rules other than you? If there are no rules, then it could just be a cultural difference, and good luck to you trying to enforce your own rules in public spaces. You think it’s entirely reasonable to have a silent hallway, but maybe the other lady has never lived in a quiet place her whole life. Maybe she can’t see why you would want that at all.

No. Nobody gets overwhelmed by a lack of meaning.

Not this time.

Because we do the same thing when we’re trying to mess with other countries. Create division and infighting by playing both sides. Create fear so people won’t act. Goad the extremists into violence. If the people are susceptible to being manipulated, they’ll do all the work for you. You won’t even hardly need boots on the ground.

Putin’s still mad about the collapse of the Soviet union. He would love to see that happen to the US.

And now people are using it as an excuse for never running another female candidate for president ever again. Women as a whole are suddenly unelectable because we tried it twice with two terrible options, thus “proving” that people won’t vote for a woman president. It’s maddening.

Right, how does Loomer refer to herself? Not she/her, I guess? Definitely not they/them, perhaps ‘it’ would be most appropriate?

Professionals. Academics. Anyone who’s been to college can write like that. Go get an education.

Why are you censoring the word vegan?

Do you understand how voting works? Each person gets one vote. Do you think I, or anyone else, could have somehow forced the 30% who didn’t vote to vote, and not only that but to vote the way we wanted them to? How am I responsible for the choices of people 2,000 miles across the country that I’ve never interacted with? Do I have any control over the propaganda these people are exposed to?

At any given time, only 30-40% of the US is actually represented by the government. At least 30% of us directly voted against all this. Comments like yours make me feel like you’re trying to erase our existence… but I’m sure that’s helpful for somebody.

“other people’s feelings are not my responsibility” can be used to justify treating others badly. As in, I get to say whatever I want, and if you don’t like what I say about you, that’s entirely your problem.

And the employees, too.

I can’t believe we only have one driving test, which can be taken as early as 16, that is good for the rest of your life.

But what if the people don’t ever wake up? You realize that’s a possibility, right?

Those food companies have spent decades doing chemical research on how to make that food as addictive as possible. Then of course there’s all the marketing on top of that. Most people can’t break free of it.

What are you calling the imperial core? No one uses that term in the US. I have no idea what you’re talking about.

From what I remember, Quorn is not actually vegan, the breading contains egg. Unless they’ve changed their recipe…

Plenty of people hate traveling. Especially people who did that as a career for 20 years.

Just fyi I’m pretty sure cervical fusion refers to cervical spinal disks, not the lady bits.

Sudden or rapid weight gain or loss can certainly indictate other health problems. I’m guessing you’re in Europe? Being weighed is standard practice in the US at every appointment. Maybe it’s just for tracking obesity nationwide, or could be for insurance purposes (the provider’s insurance, not the patient’s).

Do bathroom fans even exist outside of the US? I’m mostly joking, but seriously did not see a single one while staying in Japan or Europe.