That we will continue to exploit other humans for material comfort, and justify it with more or less overt racism - black and brown lives just can’t matter, otherwise we’d have to give up our privilege and things. Make their countries unlivable and let them drown trying to get out.
Starting in 2026, 18-year-old men must declare willingness to serve, while women can volunteer. The plan offers flexible terms from six months and pay of €2,600 to attract recruits, aiming for 270,000 personnel by 2035. If voluntary enlistment falls short, conscription could return. DW Close, and fucked up, but not quite there yet. For precision’s sake.
here’s a paper i think about a lot https://academic.oup.com/fpa/article-abstract/13/3/682/3076107?login=false
Riversong - Tonto’s Expanding Head Band (Universal Paperclip)
Oh and The Shining at the time (11 y/o home alone) really messed me up as well.
Birds… 30+ years later I’m still always a bit creeped out by them, especially sea gulls.
dunno how it is where you live but gardening collectives are a great place to meet a lot of different folks (no class distinctions in the garden, i always say), get some rewarding exercise and fresh air, and often free fruits and veggies that taste so much better than store-bought stuff. i also improved my language skills significantly when i joined one in a foreign country! older ladies (the larger demographic i encountered) are always happy and patient to help you practice.
Probably not weird but an episode or two of MAS*H will always make me feel better