I smugly replied that these are not comparable situations. We are the world's superpower. I imagine that's how a cocky coked up American executive would respond if these negotiations actually took place. Surprisingly I was not reprimanded for that.
One of the opposing reps to his credit, while clearly not knowing a thing about Malaysian politics quickly recovered and said I was in no position to argue given how turbulent the Trump administration has been with regards to tariffs. Touche. But watching the panic set in was fun.
Had mock negotiations in class today and I was the only one to bring up qualitative factors. Opponents represented a Malaysian company so I asked them about their PM's corruption scandals and their ties to governent projects. (googled less than an hour ago). Professor was happy.
Cats outside my window are currently engaged in wild west standoff and my ears are bleeding.
Discovered this Album and it unlocked something in me.
I've been blocked by people who I am aligned with 90% politically. Just had to accept that I probably sent out a bad tweet one day and that colored their beliefs. It is what it is.
That's the longest these spells usually last. So, if history is any indicator, I should be feeling fine in a couple days. Considering keeping a journal to document but I'm am unsure. It might backfire and end up solidifying the cycle.
In a state of constant depression these last 2 weeks. Stuck in bed and can't bring myself to do anything other than have YouTube on in the background.
My quality of life has significantly declined since "mogged" entered my vocabulary.
"Someone tried to strangle Sneako", "Clavicular just had a drug overdose", I refuse to believe that understanding any of these headlines is better for me than chain-smoking
Got hold of the new Avatar movie. Suck it Dave Ellison. You're not seeing a penny from me.
Whatever. I only have 3 classes left after this semester.
Attendance should not be a thing in college. I'm already paying thousands of dollars per semester. Sorry I don't have a typical transportation situation. I can't pay 25-40 bucks every week for an uber. Now my grade has taken a near 10% hit.
Holy shit I clicked on the man’s profile and he has diaper fetish stuff on there.
When people are that far gone I feel more pity than disgust.
Finished the Sopranos which resulted in my going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole about the line of Popes which led to me to Pope Pius the IX which led me to the Mortada case.
You were great in the Boys. Emmy worthy stuff.
First Aronofsky, now Soderbergh. How much betrayal can I handle?
I think it's bad for the President to threaten to annihilate an entire culture and i do not think you are being alarmist if you take his threats seriously and literally.
Recorded this on my phone. I've done my part in preserving history.
Time to cross this off the list.
Did I slip and fall on my head? I could have sworn he was killed ages ago.
halfway through studying nursing only to realize I cannot stand being around the sick and dying. Thank God I'm a double major.
Ben Gvir has no say over Israeli politics he's just a member of parliament, a member of the cabinet, the minister in charge of the national police, and is able to pass discriminatory laws that impose the death penalty onto one group of people on the basis of race. He's basically just the fringe.
Filled with deep shame today. I am the weak link in my group project this time around.
هذه الرسالة ليس لها هدف. ترجمتها مضيعة للوقت
Did not know JDL was still active like that.
What was McMorrow thinking? Not that I'm complaining. I'm rooting ro El-Sayed.
Outdoor staircase designed as a stack of oversized book spines at the University of Balamand in Lebanon, each step painted to resemble classic literary works including The Republic by Plato, The Divine Comedy by Dante, The Prince by Machiavelli, Faust by Goethe, and Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant. The colorful stairway is set in a landscaped garden with greenery and flowers on both sides, creating the illusion of walking up a tower of world literature.
Stairs of Knowledge at the University of Balamand, Lebanon.
Walking up these stairs is literally a step toward higher education.
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