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  1. I read about the program, specifically the DEI statements at UT-Austin. The initiatives are not specific, do not have tangible metrics to gauge success and are broad in definitions. [think before following links] https://community.utexas.edu/2023/12/14/all-campus-division-announcement-a-pledge-to-serve/
  2. Can you prove which people were helped by the program? were quantifiable metrics required? I explained to my previous answer how a policy can be written that can directly help that needs it the most
  3. I’m against any DEI program in general that does not specifically target and address the groups who were harmed. This includes tangible resources and punishments. Including words like “minority,” “disproportionately” and “disadvantaged” are the same as doing nothing because it opens the door to diverting power and tangible resources, right back in hands of the majority. The only difference is that it gives the false appearance of equity.
  4. Because many black people now have caught on to the “diversity” and “minority” game. Let’s look at this committee. 1. A white man 2. A white woman 3. A white LGBT person 4. A white disabled person 5. A Latino who identifies as white That’s often what we get from the DEI programs: the illusion of diversity. When in fact, it’s just like affirmative action. Alluding to racism as a reason for a policy, but written to ensure everyone else (especially white and white adjacent or aspiring) people get the benefits. If people want to advocate for their groups, they should do so. But I'm also for transparency. Many of these DEI programs were established with the intent providing the illusion of diversity
  5. Many of the native Americans have been compensated. Least we not forget, Many of them have violated treaties that mandated they share resources with the Freedman, who were in their tribes, while openly sharing resources to people who are not even in Native American, but Jess appeared on the Dawes Rolls.
  6. I, for one, think that’s a good thing
  7. I think it’s unfair to point out the “strength” of Israel’s economy and innovations over its neighbors, while it takes money and aid from the United States.
  8. While I agree with a lot of what you said, I have two dissenting points: 1. The north was not anti-slavery. Many were simply against the expansion of slavery. Many of the presidential candidates during this time ran on this ideology. They didn’t mind the status quo 2. The economics of slavery was the foundation of the South’s argument for succession, thus the reason for the war. And while many poorer farmers may have resented their wealthier slave holding neighbors, they nonetheless fought in the war because they liked the social and psychological benefits of oppressing the black slaves. In the long run, this is a moot point. She never had a chance to win, and only exposed how many “POC” desire to be the hand maidens of WS. Black voters are watching closely.
  9. Are people still voting with Israel as one of their top concerns? Serious question
  10. I love how much you dislike Portland, but almost in a comical way. I feel the same about my city.
  11. I like a good cuddle. But coming to Cumunion to cuddle in the main area to show everyone you’re not fucking?
  12. I recently went to the worst Cumunion Party of all time. In 4 hours, only 2 guys who actually were having sex. The rest of the guys were more interested in talking. It got so bad, a guy who works at the venue came back to the main play area, and proceeded to cuddle with a guy. Then had the nerve to say “if guys want to see a show, they can get only fans.” After the cuddling, he proceeded to have a full conversation with six other men in the play area, all gaggling like a bunch of school girls. This lasted for like an hour. As I drove home angry and bewildered, I wondered why this was the third straight city where Cumunion was a bust. This is why I came up with: 1. C-19 2. Cumunion is now more of Brand than an actual party 3. With modern medicine, more guys are into BB so the novelty of Cumunion has worn off 4. The exclusivity is gone, so now it attracts guys of all types in cities that don’t have a big “piggy” gay culture. I actually thought of setting up my own private parties, though not sure how that would work. Thoughts? Is Cumunion over?
  13. 1. I’m aware of the Inflation Reduction Act. They didn’t have to include increased IRS monitoring in the law. 2. Corporations won’t be audited 3. Your assumption is incorrect. I don’t listen to right wing news sources. I don’t root for any political party. I don’t look at politics like a football game. I vote for interests and an agenda.
  14. [think before following links] https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/congressional-democrats-deliver-promises-complicated/story?id=80691209 Here is one article. Bunch of excuses, which I covered in a previous comment. Of course, when I said “never get anything passed” i was generalizing.
  15. I’m not dedicated to either party. I vote on based on the agenda presented
  16. I don’t disagree with anything you said technically. However, laws are only as good as their enforcement and enforcement requires resources. We have many laws on the books that we don’t enforce because they are not practical, dated/harm people or the resources to enforce them outweighs the benefits to society. That’s like arresting people for sodomy and saying “well the law is the law.” We have a social understanding that those laws should be ignored, and we don’t dedicate resources to enforcing it. The fact that Dems claim they can never get anything passed, except when it come to focusing on IRS/tax enforcement for smaller businesses tells me where their priorities are.
  17. There another term for ignoring your experiences refusing to acknowledge what you’ve seen in the world: delusion.
  18. How are these people “tax cheats” when their was no requirement for them to report? What boggles my mind is people think it’s okay for us to spend resources to suppress hard working citizens and businesses while at the same time use more resources uplift non-citizens. US Tax payers are not obligated to ensure the economic prosperity if unlawful migrants or foreign countries. And in 2024, I think Dems will find out most of us believe the same.
  19. Since I’ve never met a gay man who won’t engage in sex (given the right person and situation), we will just have to agree to disagree.
  20. [think before following links] [think before following links] [think before following links] https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-delay-for-implementation-of-600-reporting-threshold-for-third-party-payment-platforms-forms-1099-k [think before following links] https://www.cnbc.com/amp/select/irs-600-reporting-rule-delayed/ When most people discuss reporting and the IRS, they usually assume the reporting of income is the topic. However, Here is a link for your reference. Is this clear enough for you? Also, that “funding to enforce the law” could be used to secure our borders instead squeezing small businesses.
  21. You should take offense when someone lies to you. We have too many guys now lying about fucking and they need to be called out. Don’t create some new word to use as a buffer or screening for they guys you are too scared to tell you won’t have sex with them
  22. My unpopular advice is do you and follow your instincts. You will thank yourself later. There is no need to throw yourself headwind into the “gay community” if you don’t want to. I agree, being gay doesn’t have to be an entire lifestyle choice if you don’t want it to be. It’s just sex. And ignore the lesbian. She’s not a man nor is she into men, therefore she has not clue on the expectations of masculinity or can make a judgment on it.
  23. Not saying this is the OP, but my two cents on some guys who are overly picky. Sometimes being overly picky is a form of narcissism and attention seeking (which usually go hand and hand) It’s not the act of sex they want, but the act of rejecting or dismissing someone that them gets off. Tuning men down gives them a false sense of superiority.
  24. That’s an awful story, but common. Unfortunately, many gays are on the eternal quest for “something hotter,” so friendship, honesty and loyalty don’t factor in. One thing I’ve learned as a gay, is you have to be emotionally guarded, have tough skin and most of all, be able to fully turn the page quickly. That still doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt like hell sometimes.
  25. That was a great history lesson, but doesn’t negate any of the other remedies. The Dems will always blame “civics” on why they can’t change the status quo. When Biden added hundreds of IRS agents, changed reporting requirements to $600 and added funding to incorporate the use of AI in tax audits, we didn’t hear anything about civics and elections. And alot of their civics excuses are not in the constitution, They are just procedural rules. Dems see themselves as a D.C. social club, with no clue, or intent, to help the citizens of Florida
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