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- My country's descent into fascism. - The rights of my children being legislated away. - The people that could do something about it have chosen not to. - A

by josh_p 4mo ago

- My country's descent into fascism. - The rights of my children being legislated away. - The people that could do something about it have chosen not to. - Any time I talk about the above, I feel like I'm shouting into the void and no one cares, either in-person or on the internet. - I still have to go to work tomorrow.

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RickJWagner 4mo ago
Are you living in the USA? Have a look at the many foreign streamers raving about their visits for the World Cup. It’s refreshing and incredibly uplifting to hear other perspectives.
- rawgabbit 4mo ago
  I have been watching a Japanese YouTuber attending the different matches. https://youtu.be/UwVI852dzE8?si=2lcRSlpb1-zo08jV https://youtu.be/UwVI852dzE8?si=2lcRSlpb1-zo08jV Please let me know which ones you found interesting.
  - RickJWagner 4mo ago
    There’s not much I can gather from that guy, as I don’t speak Japanese. I will say I’ve seen several media bits showing Japanese fans remaining after games to pick up trash. It makes me think we could benefit from some parts of Japanese culture.
    - rawgabbit 4mo ago
      The main takeaway I got is he said Mexico City people were very friendly and welcoming. For the US, he said the cost of living is high compared to Japan and everything was expensive; he buys groceries in the US so he can cook to cut down expenses. The Japanese believe that cleaning up after yourself is a moral obligation; similar to what the Germans believe about punctuality.
      - JKCalhoun 4mo ago
        Interesting. I guess I'm Germanese. (Japerman?)
- josh_p 4mo ago
  I am in the USA. I’m glad that people are having a good time with the World Cup. Truly. I know I’m feeling negative at the moment.. but this feels like the “have you tried yoga?” of your president started 2 wars, continues to undermine public health, got a lot of people killed, Congress has completely failed and is complicit in the wrongdoing. It’s bad..

by josh_p 4mo ago

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RickJWagner 4mo ago

Are you living in the USA? Have a look at the many foreign streamers raving about their visits for the World Cup. It’s refreshing and incredibly uplifting to hear other perspectives.

rawgabbit 4mo ago
I have been watching a Japanese YouTuber attending the different matches. https://youtu.be/UwVI852dzE8?si=2lcRSlpb1-zo08jV https://youtu.be/UwVI852dzE8?si=2lcRSlpb1-zo08jV Please let me know which ones you found interesting.
- RickJWagner 4mo ago
  There’s not much I can gather from that guy, as I don’t speak Japanese. I will say I’ve seen several media bits showing Japanese fans remaining after games to pick up trash. It makes me think we could benefit from some parts of Japanese culture.
  - rawgabbit 4mo ago
    The main takeaway I got is he said Mexico City people were very friendly and welcoming. For the US, he said the cost of living is high compared to Japan and everything was expensive; he buys groceries in the US so he can cook to cut down expenses. The Japanese believe that cleaning up after yourself is a moral obligation; similar to what the Germans believe about punctuality.
    - JKCalhoun 4mo ago
      Interesting. I guess I'm Germanese. (Japerman?)
josh_p 4mo ago
I am in the USA. I’m glad that people are having a good time with the World Cup. Truly. I know I’m feeling negative at the moment.. but this feels like the “have you tried yoga?” of your president started 2 wars, continues to undermine public health, got a lot of people killed, Congress has completely failed and is complicit in the wrongdoing. It’s bad..