Also, my UO stems from the randoms thread this week: I really strongly react to the idea of co-sleeping where your baby is in the bed with you. At the toddler stage where they can roll over, push to show discomfort, etc, is one thing, but to me putting an infant into your bed then falling asleep is negligent and dangerous. I'm sorry if you do this and are offended, but I have heard horror stories and I can't imagine myself ever finding the risk to be worth the convenience of sleep. This might be my FTM status showing, but there it is.
Yea, I just can't even with the Trump support. You may not be a fan of political correctness, but the reality is there are crazy people out there running other countries and if you just go shooting off whatever you feel like saying there could be serious repercussions. There's a reason it's called political correctness and it does have a place in politics.
@Jabreen I was never comfortable putting my daughter in the bed with me during infancy either. Very occasionally I will allow her in bed with me if she wakes up super early or is sick and I know she needs more sleep. And when that happens, I STILL cannot sleep well. My husband and I have also always been of the "our bed is OUR bed" mindset.
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@Jabreen I am right with you. I think if you're adamant about having your baby in bed, get one of those co sleeper beds that sit right next to your bed. So you don't have to worry about rolling over on the baby
@Jabreen As a STM yea, that comment comes off super judgy. This is not meant to be condescending, but really until you are in the thick of things and have a baby that will literally ONLY sleep being held, which means it's the ONLY way you get to sleep, you do what you have to do. There are safety guidelines for how to most safely cosleep. I fear I'd be far more dangerous to my child being supremely sleep deprived than having him tucked safely in to bed with me.
I co-slept with my last two and I will again. I was adamantly against it with my first (mainly because I like to sleep prone, sprawled out, and noodle-limbed), but the entire family slept better. Easy nursing, close comfort, and safe when you practice sound co-sleeping techniques. @diagonalley put it so much better than I will, but sleep deprivation doesn't lend itself towards being a good, functioning mom during the day or at night.
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I feel like so many things posted the last few weeks aren't UO.. @SamiiWaters I don't think anyone would disagree that airport food is expensive. Ha, and I'm sure I've been guilty too. Just bugs me. Or even like the people that don't like LulaRoe.. You're still in the majority because only a tiny percentage buys it. Even if like 5 of your friends do, I bet there's double that don't.
On the trump issue- my parents are supporters, and my dad posted this article today about why people want him. It almost made me sick, but I don't have time to write a whole rebuttal against it to send back. I usually stay out politics anyway, especially with family. It's just hard to sit back and watch all of this unfold, and I'm republican.
And finally my UO..*TW..?* I don't like when friends pass away and everyone just comments on their Facebook "RIP, fly high." It just seems generic and impersonal.
@SamiiWaters- Ever consider that perhaps some of the other candidates aren't so concerned with political correctness and instead are just decent human beings? I'm not overly politically correct but it doesn't mean I need to be outwardly offensive. The two don't equal each other for me.
I feel like so many things posted the last few weeks aren't UO.. @SamiiWaters I don't think anyone would disagree that airport food is expensive. Ha, and I'm just I've been guilty too. Just bugs me. Or even like the people that don't like LulaRoe.. You're still in the majority because only a tiny percentage buys it. Even if like 5 of your friends do, I bet there's double that don't.
On the trump issue- my parents are supporters, and my dad posted this article today about why people want him. It almost made me sick, but I don't have time to write a whole rebuttal against it to send back. I usually stay out politics anyway, especially with family. It's just hard to sit back and watch all of this unfold, and I'm republican.
And finally my UO..*TW..?* I don't like when friends pass away and everyone just comments on their Facebook "RIP, fly high." It just seems generic and impersonal.
Re: your UO, I agree. I also am bothered when someone posts about something tragic, or sad, or trying and people respond with "Praying" or "Prayers going up." I am bias because I am an atheist. But also, saying "praying" on Facebook then going about your day is the least one can do when someone is faced with hardships.
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@Jabreen I also agree you might feel differently after baby gets here. I hard core judged co-sleepers, but when DD's molars were coming in and she'd wake up multiple times a night, she came to our bed for several hours most nights. She was fine with being rocked, but I'd fall asleep either way, and I didn't want her falling off my lap. We followed the rules for co-sleeping. She's thankfully back to her crib, and it was never all night, but I don't judge co-sleepers anymore. You just never know what you'll do until you're in that situation.
@TNgoldengirl I fell like so many people make social faux pas regarding death on Facebook. It's like they forget common decency. A woman I went to school with died recently and people were tagging her grieving widower in thier posts. On the day of her death. His father had to make a post asking people to stop. I just don't understand how people forget to be human on social media.
@camichael84I think it's because people are posting on social media a lot of the time to look good to other people. Like "I am going to have the most profound, kind words to say". Maybe not even trying to comfort the person they're aimed at, but for others to see. I hate that social media encourages us all to create facades that we hide behind... but I will admit, I only post happy pictures of my son on there. 1/2 because I don't want him to read my posts someday and say "hey.. my mom complained about me a lot as a baby" and 1/2 because it's the norm to post the good times and hide the bad.
There are a LOT of things I don't like that come out of his mouth. But I appreciate his stance on more things than the other candidates. First and foremost, as petty as it is, I hate HATE political correctness. As a nation, we're a punch of pussies. We get offended over the most ridiculous things. It aggravates me. That alone makes me love him. Because even though he's a racist, misogynistic puritan, he's not hiding behind a facade. He is who he is.
Second, he's a huge supporter of our veterans. As a granddaughter of a Vietnam vet who is suffering from lack of medical care and fighting for benefits he's owed, I find Trumps support of our veterans to be one of his best aspects. These men and women put their lives on the line for us. Some of them in Vietnam went through something called agent orange exposure that is affecting not only them but their kids and grandkids. I believe trump is the only candidate that will put a stop to the injustice these men and women are going through with the VA.
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I just can't even with this. Yes, he says what he thinks, but even you acknowledge that what he thinks is racist, misogynistic, etc...so I don't understand how that could possibly count as a positive. Hitler said what he thought too and look how that turned out. So yeah, this is just plain stupid reasoning.
Also, Trump says he supports veterans, but he has said absolutely nothing about what he actually plans to do. Not to mention, he openly mocked John McCain for being a POW, so not sure how that counts as 'support'. If you actually look into the government's voting record, you'll find that a majority of the proposed VA benefits bills are shot down by REPUBLICANS. They claim to be all high and mighty about veterans, but they aren't. They are pro-war and anti-veteran.
I know you said you won't change your mind, which is unfortunate, but at the very least, look into the actual policies candidates are proposing. I think you'll find that you aren't as pro-Trump as you think you are because he hasn't proposed jack shit about anything.
From a letter to mayor Bloomburg in 2004 regarding disabled veteran street vendors on fifth avenue:
“Whether they are veterans or not, they [the vendors] should not be allowed to sell on this most important and prestigious shopping street,” Trump declared.
He warned, “The image of New York City will suffer… I hope you can stop this very deplorable situation before it is too late.”
@AnnaS930 like I said, I don't like a lot of things that come out of his mouth. But I also think if I don't like you or what you believe in, I have a right to state that opinion without automatically being labeled something because of it. Just like you have a right to have an opinion on me. An example that shouldn't ruffle too many feathers. I'm a swinger (more politically correct term I duppose). But if you want to call me a whore because I'm not monogamous, that's your opinion. I'm not going to get upset over that.
Maybe it comes down to I like trump because he seems more human. He has his faults, he changes his mind, he speaks his piece without worrying who he's going to upset because that's who he is. That's why I prefer him.
I loved Bill Clinton because he was personable. He was a man whore. He was relatable. Idk.
@runningisrad I run into the "prayers" issue too. I try not to twitch when I read it – because in essence, I think it means good thoughts are being sent my way – but still, I think for many people it's a throw-away "safe" phrase to throw around when tragedy hits and condolences need to be offered. I don't want to turn those thoughts away because it's more trouble than it's worth, but it feels so empty especially when you're a non-religious recipient.
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Bigot, racist, sexist...these don't really fall into random labels that can be interpreted in different ways such as swinger/whore. Do you understand what they mean?
Seriously, how old are you? (This is not a rhetorical question, I'm genuinely curious)
@SamiiWatersThe only point I'm making is that some people speak without upsetting people without having to try, not because they're so concerned with being politically correct but because that's just where their beliefs and thoughts align. Trump comes off as someone who tries to offend others, and I just don't like that in a person - political candidate or not.
I have no opinion on you, I know very little about you other than this fact on swinging that you've brought up a few times... in which case - that's a choice you've made. If people want to tear you down for it, then like you said - you're not offended. When someone (such as Trump) tears down people for what they are (versus decisions of actions/behaviors that they believe in) then I label them a jerk. Because he is one.
*raises hand* I guess I'll be the brave soul that publicly is Pro Trump. Also, as much as I know y'all are dead set on pummeling me with anti trump propaganda, just know, it's in vain lol. I have no problem listening to others opinions but bashing mine isn't gonna get you to change my opinion.
I was a registered Democrat before he announced his bid to run. The day he announced, I submitted my change of party.
There are a LOT of things I don't like that come out of his mouth. But I appreciate his stance on more things than the other candidates. First and foremost, as petty as it is, I hate HATE political correctness. As a nation, we're a punch of pussies. We get offended over the most ridiculous things. It aggravates me. That alone makes me love him. Because even though he's a racist, misogynistic puritan, he's not hiding behind a facade. He is who he is.
Second, he's a huge supporter of our veterans. As a granddaughter of a Vietnam vet who is suffering from lack of medical care and fighting for benefits he's owed, I find Trumps support of our veterans to be one of his best aspects. These men and women put their lives on the line for us. Some of them in Vietnam went through something called agent orange exposure that is affecting not only them but their kids and grandkids. I believe trump is the only candidate that will put a stop to the injustice these men and women are going through with the VA.
Third, my favorite past president was Kennedy. He didn't take shit from anyone. Someone threatened us, there was no hesitation behind his come back. He got things done. Fast. Yes, it got him murdered (also a huge conspiracy theorist here) but that's another story. I feel like trump has that same fire under his ass to make other nations realize we have ridiculously big balls and aren't afraid to show em.
There are other reasons, but my kid is dying to go outside so I'll save them. I feel like it should be said I'm not the typical trump supporter. At least, not in my area. I'm a swinging, agnostic bisexual woman who is pro choice, pro guns, and pro public nudity.
Trump has publicly mocked people with disabilities. He has said that Muslims should wear badges. He has made innuendos about sleeping with his daughter (if she weren't his daughter). He has referred to women as "hot pieces of ass." You are blinded by what you THINK he is. But you are wrong. He does not support veterans (remember when he blasted John McCain for being a Vietnam POW?). He doesn't know how to run a country. He is made of lies.
You are a woman. You are bisexual. You are pro-choice. NONE of these things go hand-in-hand with voting for Donald Trump. Donald Trump has the interests of one demographic at heart, and that's rich white men. Period. Nobody else. That's not you. Don't vote for someone who isn't in your corner, sweetheart. If you're a woman who voted for Trump (or any conservative, really) you are shooting yourself in the foot.
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@AnnaS930 like I said, I don't like a lot of things that come out of his mouth. But I also think if I don't like you or what you believe in, I have a right to state that opinion without automatically being labeled something because of it. Just like you have a right to have an opinion on me. An example that shouldn't ruffle too many feathers. I'm a swinger (more politically correct term I duppose). But if you want to call me a whore because I'm not monogamous, that's your opinion. I'm not going to get upset over that.
Maybe it comes down to I like trump because he seems more human. He has his faults, he changes his mind, he speaks his piece without worrying who he's going to upset because that's who he is. That's why I prefer him.
I loved Bill Clinton because he was personable. He was a man whore. He was relatable. Idk.
He absolutely has a right to his opinion. But as the president, his opinion could become policy, which is just not fucking okay no matter what excuses you give. If Trump's opinion was that swingers should be burned at the stake, would you still want to vote for him? After all, it's just his opinion, right? And what about when he tries to make actual laws to that extent? Still support him, because he's just speaking his mind?
You need to remember that his racist, misogynistic, homophobic, islamaphobic, etc opinions are actually impacting people's LIVES.
@Pepper6I saw I was tagged and war reading your comment thinking "OH NO! Why is she coming after me, I FEEL THE BERNNN!" Then I realized you were quoting someone else who had tagged me. Whew! Had me scared!
I can see why some people are drawn to Trump. He talks big. He's loud. He says things that he thinks people want to hear in an unabashed way. But mostly I think he's a billionaire and one that has gained major fame through pop culture and television and mostly I think people are drawn to that side of Trump, even if they don't realize it. American culture values wealth above almost anything else, after all, isn't the American Dream is to to be an incredibly rich entrepreneur? People look at Trump and see a success story because of that.
But the thing is, running a country is not at all like running a business. The goal of a business is to make boatloads of profits, and profits are NOT be the main goal of running a country! There are other very important things to focus on than money within running a country.
And you know what? I don't give a shit if I find the president as personable or overly relatable. I'm not going to be Mr or Ms. Presidents best friend. I need a President with a strong political track record, who gets shit done, who knows what he or she is doing, who has experience navigating political waters. Who has real plans for real issues that we are all working on to resolve. I'm not going to be kicking back beers with this person, so why the fuck does it matter if he or she would be great to hang out with. IMHO, it shouldn't.
@diagonalley@Thurstobertay UO should be a place to share opinions and start discussions, but I certainly would hate if I made another mother feel attacked for her choices. That's what I get for bumping hungry. Looking back at my post now that I've eaten, I can see how my tone didn't come off very well. I apologize if you felt harshly judged, and I should have been more thoughtful of how I was expressing my opinion. I still feel strongly about the issue, but I agree that it is a decision that must be made personally, with input from professionals, and carefully balanced against all the other factors in your and your baby's life.
Also, my UO stems from the randoms thread this week: I really strongly react to the idea of co-sleeping where your baby is in the bed with you. At the toddler stage where they can roll over, push to show discomfort, etc, is one thing, but to me putting an infant into your bed then falling asleep is negligent and dangerous. I'm sorry if you do this and are offended, but I have heard horror stories and I can't imagine myself ever finding the risk to be worth the convenience of sleep. This might be my FTM status showing, but there it is.
I was guilty of this when it came to naps once in a while prior to my daughter being 1. I tried so hard not to but sometimes when you're nursing laying down you just start falling asleep too. After seeing a friend of a friend's post on FB about how she suffocated her newborn son mistakenly, I'll never do it again. It was incredibly brave of her to post just to make other moms and future moms know it can happen to anyone.
My UO: chocolate and mint DO NOT belong together! So gross! Chocolate and caramel...heck yea! Chocolate and mint...downright wrong! There you go @AnnaS930 a food UO
My UO: chocolate and mint DO NOT belong together! So gross! Chocolate and caramel...heck yea! Chocolate and mint...downright wrong! There you go @AnnaS930 a food UO
I am eating a York Peppermint Pattyright now. And thin mints are the best!
My UO: chocolate and mint DO NOT belong together! So gross! Chocolate and caramel...heck yea! Chocolate and mint...downright wrong! There you go @AnnaS930 a food UO
I don't like like it when someone who does not like the taste of something says "these things do not belong together" or that they are "wrong". Or (you personally didn't do that one) call people disgusting for liking what they don't.
Chocolate and mint are delicious. Just not for you. Just say "I don't like this". And it is not even like chocolate and mint is something so unconventional my god.
I don't know if it is because it is girl scout cookies season in the US or whatever but I have seen this mint and chocolate do not belong together and people who like it are crazy shit all over the place lately and I am getting really tired of it.
Also, why do people go to war on social media about cookies? I never tasted them, being Canadian, so if anyone can offer an explanation that would be really nice.
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My UO: chocolate and mint DO NOT belong together! So gross! Chocolate and caramel...heck yea! Chocolate and mint...downright wrong! There you go @AnnaS930 a food UO
I agree, kind of. I LOVE Thin Mints and Andes mints, but I HATE York Peppermint Patties. And I'm also not huge on mint chocolate chip ice cream.
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My UO: chocolate and mint DO NOT belong together! So gross! Chocolate and caramel...heck yea! Chocolate and mint...downright wrong! There you go @AnnaS930 a food UO
Oh great. Now I want a whole pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Oh I know I'm definitely in the minority on this and I am ok with it! I also don't like chocolate and peanut butter together...Team chocolate and caramel for life!!
Oh I know I'm definitely in the minority on this and I am ok with it! I also don't like chocolate and peanut butter together...Team chocolate and caramel for life!!
LOL, that's the only way I can stomach chocolate, it's too sweet otherwise.
Ahh okay, here it goes. Please don't burn me at the stake because I'm not a Trump supporter at all, but he scares me the least of the 4 remaining republican candidates! He used to be so liberal that honestly all this crazy talk I think is just to win over the tea party voters. Who knows what his honest opinions are because he flip flops so much (not to mention he never makes any sense or answers any questions)! I'd take him as President over Cruz, Rubio or Kasich any day! I think he's too inept at politics to accomplish anything good or bad. It's almost comedic to me. I find his supporters (wherever they are?) to be scarier than he is.
THAT SAID... I'm voting democrat no matter what in November, but I'm 110% team Bernie.
ETA: I posted this before I realized the thread deviated from politics a while ago. I suppose I should have clicked through all the pages first!
My UO: chocolate and mint DO NOT belong together! So gross! Chocolate and caramel...heck yea! Chocolate and mint...downright wrong! There you go @AnnaS930 a food UO
I don't like like it when someone who does not like the taste of something says "these things do not belong together" or that they are "wrong". Or (you personally didn't do that one) call people disgusting for liking what they don't.
Chocolate and mint are delicious. Just not for you. Just say "I don't like this". And it is not even like chocolate and mint is something so unconventional my god.
I don't know if it is because it is girl scout cookies season in the US or whatever but I have seen this mint and chocolate do not belong together and people who like it are crazy shit all over the place lately and I am getting really tired of it.
Also, why do people go to war on social media about cookies? I never tasted them, being Canadian, so if anyone can offer an explanation that would be really nice.
I think she can state her opinion however she wants? I read a lot of your posts and you seem to be a little over sensitive a lot of the time or feel like you have the right to dictate how people post on a public internet forum. She hates mint and chocolate together. Chill out.
I judge anyone who is a Trump supporter. No offense to you SamiiWaters, you are absolutely entitled to your opinion, but yes - I judge this. I understand that a person is not simply their political beliefs, but this one I cannot forgive.
I will say - it's been a great for cleaning up my Facebook friends. I've deleted many ardent, vocal Trump supporters.
My UO is this - I'm a massive Taco Bell fan. I always LOL when people talk about how much they hate it or how gross it is because ladies - I LOVE it. There was one across the street from my elementary school and they took us there for lunch for perfect attendance (I would love to tell this to Jamie Oliver). That cemented my love for life.
My UO is I'm not a fan of all these political debates through not only the bump, but on other social media sites. People will support who they will, but unfriending someone because you don't agree with who they want to vote for is pretty effed up.
Agree to disagree... it's part of being an adult.
As for Trump being a bully.... they all are. Instead of trying to improve things it's all about slamming the opponent. Actions speak louder than words.
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@diagonalley put it so much better than I will, but sleep deprivation doesn't lend itself towards being a good, functioning mom during the day or at night.
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On the trump issue- my parents are supporters, and my dad posted this article today about why people want him. It almost made me sick, but I don't have time to write a whole rebuttal against it to send back. I usually stay out politics anyway, especially with family. It's just hard to sit back and watch all of this unfold, and I'm republican.
And finally my UO..*TW..?* I don't like when friends pass away and everyone just comments on their Facebook "RIP, fly high." It just seems generic and impersonal.
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From a letter to mayor Bloomburg in 2004 regarding disabled veteran street vendors on fifth avenue:
“Whether they are veterans or not, they [the vendors] should not be allowed to sell on this most important and prestigious shopping street,” Trump declared.
He warned, “The image of New York City will suffer… I hope you can stop this very deplorable situation before it is too late.”
Maybe it comes down to I like trump because he seems more human. He has his faults, he changes his mind, he speaks his piece without worrying who he's going to upset because that's who he is. That's why I prefer him.
I loved Bill Clinton because he was personable. He was a man whore. He was relatable. Idk.
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Seriously, how old are you? (This is not a rhetorical question, I'm genuinely curious)
I have no opinion on you, I know very little about you other than this fact on swinging that you've brought up a few times... in which case - that's a choice you've made. If people want to tear you down for it, then like you said - you're not offended. When someone (such as Trump) tears down people for what they are (versus decisions of actions/behaviors that they believe in) then I label them a jerk. Because he is one.
You are a woman. You are bisexual. You are pro-choice. NONE of these things go hand-in-hand with voting for Donald Trump. Donald Trump has the interests of one demographic at heart, and that's rich white men. Period. Nobody else. That's not you. Don't vote for someone who isn't in your corner, sweetheart. If you're a woman who voted for Trump (or any conservative, really) you are shooting yourself in the foot.
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You need to remember that his racist, misogynistic, homophobic, islamaphobic, etc opinions are actually impacting people's LIVES.
But the thing is, running a country is not at all like running a business. The goal of a business is to make boatloads of profits, and profits are NOT be the main goal of running a country! There are other very important things to focus on than money within running a country.
And you know what? I don't give a shit if I find the president as personable or overly relatable. I'm not going to be Mr or Ms. Presidents best friend. I need a President with a strong political track record, who gets shit done, who knows what he or she is doing, who has experience navigating political waters. Who has real plans for real issues that we are all working on to resolve. I'm not going to be kicking back beers with this person, so why the fuck does it matter if he or she would be great to hang out with. IMHO, it shouldn't.
Chocolate and mint are delicious. Just not for you. Just say "I don't like this". And it is not even like chocolate and mint is something so unconventional my god.
I don't know if it is because it is girl scout cookies season in the US or whatever but I have seen this mint and chocolate do not belong together and people who like it are crazy shit all over the place lately and I am getting really tired of it.
Also, why do people go to war on social media about cookies? I never tasted them, being Canadian, so if anyone can offer an explanation that would be really nice.
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But, Sam Smith's voice is like butter. And I love butter.
Perhaps he will sing the theme song for Fuller House season 2 and I will just be in heaven
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Oh great. Now I want a whole pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream.
THAT SAID... I'm voting democrat no matter what in November, but I'm 110% team Bernie.
ETA: I posted this before I realized the thread deviated from politics a while ago. I suppose I should have clicked through all the pages first!
omg... Sept 16 please let July 16 play with her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow - we are getting personal today.
I judge anyone who is a Trump supporter. No offense to you SamiiWaters, you are absolutely entitled to your opinion, but yes - I judge this. I understand that a person is not simply their political beliefs, but this one I cannot forgive.
I will say - it's been a great for cleaning up my Facebook friends. I've deleted many ardent, vocal Trump supporters.
My UO is this - I'm a massive Taco Bell fan. I always LOL when people talk about how much they hate it or how gross it is because ladies - I LOVE it. There was one across the street from my elementary school and they took us there for lunch for perfect attendance (I would love to tell this to Jamie Oliver). That cemented my love for life.
Agree to disagree... it's part of being an adult.
As for Trump being a bully.... they all are. Instead of trying to improve things it's all about slamming the opponent. Actions speak louder than words.