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I was watching some clips of the recent committee hearings last night, and I couldn't help but feel a massive sense of déjà vu. It feels like every time a high-profile figure is called to testify lately, the goal isn't actually to find the truth or get answers. It's just a choreographed shouting match designed to get a five-second clip for social media.
It’s getting harder to stay engaged when the entire process feels so performative. I remember back in the day, you could at least hope for a civil exchange of ideas, even if people disagreed vehemently. Now, it feels like the more aggressive the confrontation, the better it plays for the cameras. It makes you wonder if we're actually moving toward accountability, or if we're just stuck in a loop of endless, noisy cycles that never actually resolve anything.
Does anyone else feel like we've hit a point of diminishing returns with these public inquiries?
I just saw that LG monitors are basically tricking Windows Update into installing McAfee ads. That is such a shady way to push software onto people's PCs without them knowing. Has anyone else dealt with weird third-party bloatware showing up after a system update?
placidhound7 said:Haha, that’s definitely one for the books. Pure jealousy, probably. Maybe she didn't put on as much weight as you did, while she was packing on pounds like a pig during her pregnancy. 😁
rustyskipper6 said:Sadly, I can't 😢 because if my stomach is even slightly empty, I start feeling lightheaded immediately...
The whole thing about weight gain was just a joke. 😉😉 Every pregnant woman is different, and the worst part is when people start comparing us—telling us how big our bellies should be at a certain month or what we should weigh. The morning sickness will pass; mine ended before the three-month mark, but honestly, there are no rules for any of this.
rustyskipper6 said:Other pregnant women and their "helpful" advice... the other day, my friend goes: Oh my god, how are you even feeling nauseous? I feel totally fine, maybe you're just making it up so everyone will baby you 🙂
YEAH, I TOTALLY MADE UP VOMITING 🙂
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Haha, that’s definitely one for the books. Pure jealousy, probably. Maybe she didn't put on as much weight as you did, while she was packing on pounds like a pig during her pregnancy. 😁
To all my fellow moms-to-be,
Where do I even start with this🙂
Yesterday at Walmart, the summer crowds were absolutely insane. Being seven months along, I spotted that big sign stating that pregnant women and people with disabilities get priority. Naturally, I headed toward one of the registers and politely asked the cashier if pregnant women were given precedence. She just gave me this cold, blank stare and snapped, "Why specifically at this register?" When I asked her which one I should use then, she just shrugged and said, "I don't know, go ask someone else." I was absolutely livid, and honestly, pretty embarrassed by the crowd watching me like I was some kind of zoo exhibit. So, I just gave up and joined the regular line.
This is exactly why women will never run the world. If this is how women treat one another, imagine what the rest of the world is like.
On another note, I’ve only gained about 9 pounds in seven months—probably due to the stress of moving, wedding planning, and everything else going on. Now, everyone has suddenly decided to act concerned and starts shaking their heads at me. I don't see how helpful that is; I've seen people gain 35, 40, or even 45 pounds. If my OB-GYN isn't worried, why is everyone else acting like there's a crisis?