Day 14,325 started unlike most others. After taking a morning pee, I noticed there was not an unwrapped toilet paper atop the porcelain casing. I don’t use a wall roller as it’s archaic and inefficient. I took off the wrapper and started peeling the first ply and don’t you know, it gets stuck after I go a few rotations around and the entire roll was askew paper wise. My nails aren’t long so I had hard time finding the right spot and next thing I know the toilet paper is fumbling mid air. FUUUUUUUUUCCCCCK. In a split second, it felt like there was zero time to catch it, it splashes direct into my piss water and it goes shooting all over my leg. That’s how I began day 14,325.
What’s the Truth?
This is the hardest question to answer in today’s age. With so much information, it’s easy to get lost in what a political/media bias is trying to impress on you. This is clearly evident in the trans shooter in Nashville. CNN & MSNBC will not say it’s a trans-shooter and gun control is the issue. Fox News and further right outlets will make sure you know that the wo-man was on testosterone supplements and this was a key component. USAToday will make sure you don’t mis-use the killers pronouns.
Move the Goal Posts
The problem is not what gender the human is or how they got a gun, it’s why can’t we harmoniously agree that this has to stop. Rather than hide the facts, which is a #1 issue of a problem (i.e. CNN & MSNBC), we have to agree that both sides need to move their goal posts in. Whether you want to agree or disagree that mental health in trans-gendered humans should be questioned is up to you. Whether you want to agree or disagree that gun control is out of control is also for you to decide. The bottom line though is that these two issues are on the extremes of where they need to be and if you are on that extreme on both of these issues, you’re part of the problem.
One point I’ve taken to heart after finishing Tim Urban’s book is it’s important not to be silenced even if it’s not a popular opinion. The more you are being silenced, the more you need to speak out. I will continue to share my viewpoints in these posts, be open minded, and won’t be bullied into feeling like I can’t put out what I feel.
Who is silencing you Tommy boy? Why do you feel so oppressed? Who is keeping you down? Name names
This is the scene in the Banshees of Inisherin where Colm says, “That’s a shame. That’s the most interesting he’s ever been. I think I like him again now.”
It’s the people who read this and roll their eyes. It’s the people you can’t talk to about any subject because they are too sensitive to discuss a matter they disagree with. It’s silence is violence. It’s making decisions on what people “feel” instead of data driven decisions. It comes from feeling like you’re wrong about topics like boys can be girls, this vaccine is great, and white people are evil. Last time I checked, these aren’t absolutes and shouldn’t be taboo.
Name names? Almost everybody I interact with would rather talk about something else. Except JC, my dad, he’ll talk about it. Once more people start saying how they feel instead of being scared of the ramifications of unpopular opinions, then society can progress again.
No one wants to talk to you and that means you are being silenced? Might be time to look inward Thomas.
Btw I can think of a few others throughout history who would be happy to talk to you about your “diversity is bad” take. A few Germans come to mind.
No one says diversity is bad. It’s like all aspects of life where too much of it destroys what works. When it’s being forced down people’s throat’s and I’M the bigot if I don’t agree with unfounded theories like social justice fundamentalism sold as gospel.
Being silenced is a feeling I’m sure I’m not the only feeling. Look at every teacher who gets expelled when they criticize the social justice & gender dysmorphia transformation in schools. Look at speaking events that get protested because the crazy liberals don’t want to hear any opposing viewpoint.
Answer 1 question, would you hire a diverse candidate with less credentials than a more qualified one for a position?
I really thought the peepee laden toilet paper roll would make a call back later in this post, tying it all together.