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    What is the pure definition of Fascism?

    Umberto Eco wrote an essay called "Ur-Fascism" that lists 14 traits that are commonly found in fascism. If you have the time, the whole thing is definitely worth the read. 1. The cult of tradition. “One has only to look at the syllabus of every fascist movement to find the major traditionalist...
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    Your plans with global warming?

    Modern day hormones that trans folx take are synthesized from soybeans and yams, so at least in theory we just need a farm, lab tools, and someone with the right chemistry degree.
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    Your plans with global warming?

    Ideally I'd like to settle in a house with a couple good peeps someplace that can grow crops and get really into jarring/preserving foods. I'm a foodie so it feels like a logical step. Realistically I'd probably just keep traveling and focus on picking up skills that would make me useful to...
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    News & Blogs United States citizens will need a visa to visit Europe starting in 2021

    I wonder if this has a chance of getting rescinded if the US stops needing visas from those EU countries, or if Americans will start traveling to non-EU countries more often now.
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    What do you call a train kid that doesn't hitch? A liar!

    Took a Chinatown Bus from Tampa to NYC last week, when I was waiting for what I thought would be a coach bus this unmarked white van pulls up to me and a Chinese dude with a thick accent asks if I'm going to Orlando or New York. I ask if this is the bus and he says yes, so I give him the money...
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    Has anyone tried Teton brand packs/gear?

    I have the 44L Talus, some of the stitching is giving out after carrying 40lbs in it for 2 months but would probably hold up just fine if you don't overpack it. The bottom gear loops are too small to hold most sleeping pads, but you can attach plenty of stuff to the daisy chains.
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    Should have done this years ago

    We're going to meet up with another friend over in Florida, then probably come back to New Orleans and try to find work until spring.
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    Should have done this years ago

    Hey all, I'm Hibiscus, or Riley if you want to be formal about stuff. I'm a trans 27 year old dicking around the country with Ev, who has already gone into detail about our trip so far. I started out in a crappy living situation without enough money to get a new apartment, but I could afford a...