Random Politics & Religion #00

Indeed we did.

Also, I think everyone can agree, that Lordgrim *should* run for President, without any kind of financial backing, and see where that takes him.

Considering he wouldn't get anywhere without presidential ad campaigns, camera crews, etc, press publication, and so forth.

No certifiably insane person would be able to make it into office anyway.

*Looks at a list of current government officials*

Strike that. He has a chance.

I think to make it into politics (as a career instead of being a civil servant to the people) requires one to be at least completely insane.

I like to refer to myself as "highly functional" which sounds way better than bat ***crazy... /shrug

you say potato
dan quayle says DEVIL FRUIT!

I like to refer to myself as "highly functional" which sounds way better than bat ***crazy... /shrug

you say potato
dan quayle says potatoe

What did I tell you about pretending to be stupid.

What did I tell you about pretending to be stupid. If I'm wrong, just say it.

I'm sure most everyone knows what I'm talking about, but whatever.

I'm still butthurt over the term "Canadian whine-rock"

Rush and maple syrup are why I allow Canada to exist

Danielle and Alexander Meitiv say they are being investigated for neglect for the Dec. 20 trek — in a case they say reflects a clash of ideas about how safe the world is and whether parents are free to make their own choices about raising their children.

“We wouldn’t have let them do it if we didn’t think they were ready for it,” Danielle said.

She said her son and daughter have previously paired up for walks around the block, to a nearby 7-Eleven and to a library about three-quarters of a mile away. “They have proven they are responsible,” she said. “They’ve developed these skills.”

The Meitivs say they believe in “free-range” parenting, a movement that has been a counterpoint to the hyper-vigilance of “helicopter” parenting, with the idea that children learn self-reliance by being allowed to progressively test limits, make choices and venture out in the world.

“The world is actually even safer than when I was a child, and I just want to give them the same freedom and independence that I had — basically an old-fashioned childhood,” she said. “I think it’s absolutely critical for their development — to learn responsibility, to experience the world, to gain confidence and competency.”

Police and CPS investigate Maryland couple for not being helicopter parents


I don't know about the rest of you, but I spent my entire childhood from about 6 years old+ walking home at least half a mile from school, depending where I lived (I moved several times), along with about 30 other kids, at minimum, who lived "too close" for the bus systems.

We were taught not to speak to strangers, to never get in a vehicle with a stranger or take gifts or food from them. Etc.

Yet -- somehow -- CPS has a hard time managing to investigate and remove children from actual dangerous, neglectful, abusive situations.

Child services has serious issues in this country where if you aren't being an overbearing parent turning your child into a codependant headcase, you're somehow engaging in neglect.

I spent my entire childhood...

Police and CPS investigate Maryland couple for not being helicopter parents

I spent my entire childhood walking home at least half a mile from school, depending where I lived, along with about 30 other kids, at minimum, who lived "too close" for the bus system.

We were taught not to speak to strangers, to never get in a vehicle with a stranger or take gifts or food from them. Etc.

Yet -- somehow -- CPS has a hard time managing to investigate and remove children from actual dangerous, neglectful, abusive situations.

Child services has serious issues in this country.

missing out!

Strangers have the best candy!

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