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      20 days ago

      The sad reality is that I’m going to be fine. I’m going to survive the turmoil and probably make money in the process, because I’ve been lucky before now. I worry for people that haven’t been lucky. I worry for people that have been lucky but happen to be the “wrong” race. I worry for my gay friends that are looking at fleeing the country as an easier alternative. I worry for my trans friend that already has fled the country.

      The US has always had problems, sure, but nothing like this.

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            720 days ago

            What the fuck?

            I’m saying that your situation appears to be just like mine.

            What crawled up your ass and died this evening?

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              620 days ago

              I think people are misunderstanding your comment. There’s a saying “look in the mirror” which is used negatively when someone isn’t being self-aware. People are most likely taking your comment as a play of this idiom and it sounds like you are yelling at someone to be self reflective. It’s miscommunication

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                1120 days ago

                I’ve used that phrase many times before, and this is the first time I’ve ever gotten such a bizarre reaction.

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                  118 days ago

                  Honestly, I thought you were using it rudely as well. Like,“Look in the mirror, ya dipshit” Your explanation cleared it up, and then going back and rereading it, I see what you meant, but don’t get too bent about the person taking you the wrong way. I probably would have done the same at first.