Nov 3rd was Election Day. There were 28 days left in the month.

Dec 17th is this coming Thursday.

28 days + "17" days = "45" days.

I'm sure it's just another coincidence.

When does it become mathematically impossible?

Who was 28th POTUS?

Why is it relevant?

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The Seven Schools of Feminist Ideology

1. Liberal Feminism: Also known as mainstream feminism. Believes women’s oppression is rooted in legal structures. Strives to attain gender equality through legal and political reforms. Notable figure: Mary Wollstonecraft.

2. Radical Feminism: Believes women's oppression is rooted in patriarchal gender relations. Strives to attain gender equality by destroying patriarchy and revolting against social norms and institutions that ensconce male privilege. Notable figure: Shulamith Firestone.

3. Socialist Feminism: Believes women’s oppression is rooted in class conflicts imposed by capitalism. Disagree with radical feminists about patriarchy as the cause of women’s oppression. They blame wealth disparity and financial dependence on males. Notable figure: Heather Booth

4. Cultural feminism: Believes there are essential differences between men and women in terms of biology, personality and behavior. Women are seen to have different and superior virtues that provide the foundation for a shared identity, solidarity and sisterhood.

Cultural feminists view women as naturally kinder and gentler than men, and argue that if women were in power, the world would be a better place. In the 1960s and 70s, some cultural feminists supported the idea of forming separate women-only cultures. Notable figure: Mary Daly

This is going to be a thread about the annual #footbag Christmas Calendar, the Joulukalenteri. It is annual tradition going back more than a decade.

#footbag players from around the world submit their video to a main organiser. This year there was a lot of focus on different tutorials as it has been quite a different year for everyone. #hackysack

Day 1 we were in Colombia with "Don Gui", awesome countryside and drone shots. #footbag #hackysack

Day 2 we are learning about Barfly from Dante himself -

Day 3 - The first of a series of doubles tutorials from @freestyle_smile and Sergio Garcia in Spain. #footbag #hackysack

I’ve been seeing tweets from women demanding not to be treated as sex objects so I figured an exposition on the subject matter may help us all. First, let’s remind ourselves what a sex object is. In simple terms, a sex object is a person who is regarded primarily...

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in terms of their sexual attractiveness or availability.

When women post pictures that highlight their boobs and ass on social media, (which they do all the time) they primarily want men to see how sexually attractive they are. In other words they want men to see them...

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as sex objects and that external validation in turn, boosts their self esteem.

It's called thirst trap because that's exactly the effect they want to achieve. They want men to thirst for them. On a conscious and subconscious level, they want you to see them as an...

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object of sexual desire.

And contrary to what some would have you believe, it's absolutely normal for heterosexual men to see women they're attracted to as sex objects.

It has nothing to do with misogyny and this is proved by the fact that homosexual men see men they...

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are sexually attracted to as sex objects. If heterosexual men are misogynists in this regard, then homosexual men are man-haters.

Go through the TL and you'll see tweets like "If you can't AFFORD EXPENSIVE women, stop trying to date them" They've made themselves into...

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I am in Washington DC. My glasses are fogged up and the police are blocking me from getting into Black Lives Matter Plaza. Proud Boys are in the area but I can't find them.

Police are out and not letting anyone through

I haven't gotten any word why I can't pass but I know I can't. Meanwhile it seems like someone is playing NWA while someone is giving what sounds like a prayer service.

the only people getting thru are staying at a local hotel within, soit looks like my free passage is obstructed

Just hanging on a downtown DC street

Humanity is good, but, when we let our guard down we allow darkness to infiltrate and destroy.
Like past battles fought, we now face our greatest battle at present, a battle to save our Republic, our way of life, and what we decide (each of us) now will decide our future.

The reason why Republicans, namely Mitch McConnell @senatemajldr, will not consider the steps other first world countries have taken like monthly stimulus payments to their citizens, is because those are successful socialist based economies. We are a capitalist based society /1

in which our government isn't concerned about the welfare of their fellow citizen but moreover the welfare of their bank accounts. Being a member of congress in The United States is a business. They do not see people that need representing, they see products that need to be /2

utilized for profit. That's what we are is products of profitability to the Republicans. If we suddenly are all happy and getting along and well taken care of, they don't have the means to stir up drama and continue to milk donors for money. You see, it is our money, /3

not theirs, but they are certainly not going to let us have it. That wouldn't serve their profits or their partners. Corporate America is hand in pocket with the Republicans. The richest 1% got over a trillion dollars richer since February, Congress sold off stocks and bought /4

new ones that they knew would either do poorly of they kept them or do great if they bought them, based on the info they got about the pandemic. They know we all need help, they simply don't care. They know the virus has killed 305,000 American Citizens in the USA and /5

The ever-incredible @SWACEO from @scotwomensaid is about to give evidence to the Australian federal government’s inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence on criminalising coercive control. I’m going to try and live-tweet.

Link to watch live: https://t.co/KpszEWL8C2

Chair Andrew Wallace is opening this evening’s proceedings and inviting Dr Scott to give evidence via teleconference.

Very awkward comment that the Chair wants Dr Scott to speak slowly because of her Scottish accent.

The Chair says in 3 months he hasn’t opened a newspaper with an article in it on criminalising coercive control. It’s a “hot button topic”.

While the Commonwealth won’t legislate in this area it could try and help find consistency in the legislation that is developed.

I talk with people I respect and wish to learn from.

I engage in discussion not to prove that I am right, but to test ideas and be open to learning how I may be wrong. Ideas are put through the crucible, refined, clarified, discarded.

Democracy was built on debate.
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I try my best to be collegial, but also to appear to be. Twitter format doesn't always make it easy, and sometimes I fall short.

I sometimes worry that we are losing the art of discussion.

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I think to our predecessors who without technology, would exchange and debate ideas across vast distances with lengthy, meticulously handwritten letters.

The act of forging ideas this way likely forced a thoughtfulness...

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The cost of waiting a month for a reply only to have your idea misunderstood or easily refuted is quite high; this placed a premium on critical thinking - best to make your point well the first time.

It's easy to see how cordialities became so common in those eras.

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Best not affront your pen pal after you spent several days composing your thoughts and weeks waiting to hear back.

Great ideas were forged this way. The enlightenment.

Twitter's format does influence how we communicate, how we think, and how we perceive each other.

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THREAD: Today, @courierjournal published Beyond Breonna, a series on systemic racism and how Louisville can end it.

It was spurred by the death of Breonna Taylor. But these issues have existed for generations. People are tired of the same

As @FBruceWilliams said: "It kills me when people ask, 'Well, what do you want?' ... Why is it so difficult for people to believe (a Black community) wants for its residents the same opportunities, services, convenience and quality in their

The series covers disparities in health, education, housing, employment and criminal justice.

We start with health because Black people are dying younger in Louisville - from homicides, chronic illnesses and now the

Environmental conditions - such as access to healthy food, quality housing and clean air - contribute to higher rates of illness in Black communities.

And disparities in treatment have made Black patients mistrust the

Alisha Beatty had 7 miscarriages before she said doctors took her seriously and looked into the cause.

"I was always told, 'It's an act of God, these things

@ADuvsLife He's ignoring everything, essentially. In the short-term, we're already seeing delays at the ports, which has a very basic impact on getting stuff into distribution centres in the first place. Every DC has a limited number of loading bays for in & outbound ...

Trucks have defined delivery slots for drop-offs and pick-ups - think of it like a doctor's appointment list - they must be there in their 30-60 minute window, or else the haulier gets fined. And DCs operate 24/7. So if 10 trucks miss their slots because of a logjam at the ports

It's not just a case of squeezing them into another window - there *is* no spare slot (or hardly any). So you can't easily catch up. And once a delivery slot at the DC is missed, that has a knock-effect. A missed inbound delivery means outbound trucks leave without their stock

And stores don't receive their orders (which are placed on a just-in-time basis anyway - your average Tesco actually has a very small warehouse space, as almost all of its stock goes straight to shelves)

Now Tesco can mitigate this for tinned/dry food by forward-ordering stockpiles, but this is a squeeze to fit extra delivery trucks in, and there's only so much extra space in their DCs, so they can only forward-buy so much

Last week, a white guy wanted white solidarity to undermine a minoritized group's access to a safe space. I was in the group he approached.

Afterthoughts now collected.

It's story time 🧵!

Comment if you'd like with any favorite readings on safe spaces by minoritized writers.

Some quick terminology!

White solidarity - the tacit agreement that we will protect white privilege and not hold each other accountable for our racism.

This is the definition white sociologist Robin DiAngelo uses.

Safe space.

SAFE SPACES FOR BLACK FOLKS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE; THEY ARE NECESSARY AND VITAL TO PROTECT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT THE MULTI-FACETED WELL-BEING OF BLACK PEOPLE. 

This and more on safe space by Black writer Cameron

White Guy (WG) approached a white-majority community I'm part of. They were upset and distressed. Being one of the group insomniacs, I was, y'know, up.

At times it is good to review the Declaration of Independence. When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth

A thread - We are so humbled & proud of the guests who shared a bit of their lives with the world on #Amplifiedvoices in Season 1.

As we gear up for Season 2, Catch up, comment, share & support! The more these voices are heard, the further change can go! #cjreform

was featured in the 1st full episode (3) She shared her thoughts on how her family was affected by both harm & the system, her search for answers, what they thought justice should look like, her spirituality, & journey to healing &

Episode 4 follows Iran Nazario, of @PeaceCenterofCT through his turbulent childhood, subsequent immersion in gang membership & entanglement in the cj system. His inspiring journey to repurpose himself as a proponent of peace & understanding makes an impact

Episode 5 highlights @ksburgess, a mother, wife & outspoken advocate from MI. She bravely shares her family’s story of harm, both within her family & as a result of the criminal legal process that denied them the healing that they earnestly sought.

Episode 6 features @DavidLeegarlock’s meaningful story of forgiveness, rehabilitation, spirituality & redemption. David talks of years of physical, mental, & sexual abuse prior to taking the life of his abuser, going to prison, reentry, advocacy & more.

@realDonaldTrump @kilmeade @foxandfriends There was a failed businessman
Who sported an orange spray-tan
He could only get votes
From some old guys in boats
And the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

@kilmeade @foxandfriends As Donny continued his lootin'
There really could be no disputin'
That year after year
It became ever more clear
He was working for Vladimir Putin

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@kilmeade @foxandfriends Trump had the brains of a llama
And accomplished nothing but drama
But despite the fake pride
He knew deep inside
He could never live up to Obama

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@kilmeade @foxandfriends He needed a wife so he bought her
But he wished she could be even hotter
It was such a concern
That he told Howard Stern
"I'd rather be fucking my daughter"

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@kilmeade @foxandfriends Old Donny was quite prone to fibbin'
And he lost every chance he was given
So when finally at last
We tossed him out on his ass
He had to find a new place to go live in

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After a day of delivering shopping for and hampers with @merylyyc, I was dropping my daughter off at her dads for the week when I first got a call from a single mom that needed help.

Picture below is a truck full of hampers!

I answered the phone and explained the steps this person on the phone needed to do to apply for assistance. She told me she would head to the site right away.....and she did.

So this 🚨Emergency🚨 came in tonight. (See photo of email).

I immediately contacted her and asked her what she immediately needed. She explained that she needed to get out of the room she is sharing with her children & into a basement suite

She then said she wanted a meal or two so she could eat like a family with her kids for Christmas.

She asked if it was not too much trouble if we would give her kids (not her) something for Christmas. She was adamant that she get nothing because she didn’t think she was a good mom considering their circumstances. But if her kids could get something she would be very grateful.

I asked her if she could hold on for a moment while I grab some paper and a pen.

I went & grabbed the items when I heard a child in the background ask for a snack.

The mom started crying because she was trying to stretch the snacks & make them last.

I told her it would be ok.