WorkingTogether

Working Together

• vegan / pro-life
• anti-gun / anti-car
• religious freedom / lgbtq freedom

Presidential Libraries

• https://old.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/16ceng5/13_presidential_libraries_issue_rare_joint/

Concern for U.S. democracy amid deep national polarization has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting a diversity of beliefs.

The statement released Thursday, the first time the libraries have joined to make such a public declaration, said Americans have a strong interest in supporting democratic movements and human rights around the world because “free societies elsewhere contribute to our own security and prosperity here at home.”

“But that interest,” it said, “is undermined when others see our own house in disarray.”

The joint message from presidential centers, foundations and institutes emphasized the need for compassion, tolerance and pluralism while urging Americans to respect democratic institutions and uphold secure and accessible elections.

Vegan v. Pro-Life

• Pigs
  • Pig Puzzle: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/8f1r62/pig_puzzle/
  • Pig Friend: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/ciazd7/so_my_dad_surprised_my_sister_with_a_baby_pig_and/
  • Pig Lassie: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/cot0oi/my_pet_pig_used_to_explore_the_backyard_as_i/
  • Pig Family: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/q5gvg7/a_whole_family_of_pigs_going_on_an_adventure/
  • Pig Cat Play: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/13dn2b2/pig_playing_with_the_cats/
  • Pig Search: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/search?q=pig&restrict_sr=on
  • Pig Splash: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/pgvspr/ridiculously_happy_pigs_running_in_and_out_of_the/
  • Pig Vacuum: https://old.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/nn7bu1/pig_annoyed_by_vacuum_keeps_unplugging_it/

Anti-Gun v. Anti-Car

• Truck Size: https://old.reddit.com/r/CreationNtheUniverse/comments/16ceact/one_word_mmmerica/

Self Care v. Other Blame

The topic for this section isn't great, but I'm leaving it like that for now.

• https://iterativechaos.com/summary/16iwcpn.html

Note: OP = Poster = the person describing the problem.

Some key points:

1. Any person has a right to exit a romance at any time for any reason or no reason.
2. If the situation is exactly as the OP described in the Reddit post, then there is little to disagree with.
3. Even if the situation is not objectively as described; if the relationship is not working and the path to making it work is unclear, blocked, or too costly - leaving is entirely valid.
4. Critical Analysis
   1. People tend to see things 30% in their own favor.
   2. The post could have been written from a place of hurt and that could color the narrative.
   3. The poster may need support and affirmation to do what needs to be done, and that might lead them to color the narrative to ensure that they get the support they need.
   4. The poster talks about telling their partner about their needs, but does not talk about asking about the partner's needs.
5. Possible Causes
   1. The situation is exactly as described. The partner is a narcissist. Exit post haste.
   2. The situation is mostly as described. The partner has problems, but so does the poster. The relationship is toxic, even if the partner is less completely to blame than presented. Exit because the relationship doesn't work, but vilifying the partner may be unwarranted.
   3. The partner has a reason for using those lights that is important to them. The partner is wounded and aggrieved, perhaps as much or more so than the poster. It still may be best to exit the relationship, but the poster may have problems finding a healthy relationship.
6. About the TwoX Response
   1. It could be helpful. If TwoX is meant to be a safe space where you don't get kicked when you're down and you get support when you need it to get through hard things, it did that admirably.
   2. It could be harmful. If TwoX is meant to help people grow and develop, being challenged is a necessary part of the process.
   3. It could be an echo chamber. If a collection of people coalesce around a set of ideas, they may be inclined to see the world in a particular way. This can lead to monoculture problems, such as being an enabler even while thinking you are being appropriately challenging.