Posts by Jessica Wright58

neonskipper2 said:Yeah, and while that Mars is busy being all skeptical and overthinking whether anything is even worth the effort, other Marsevs are out there actually winning. I mean, Mars is supposed to be about action—that raw masculine energy. It’s about drive and imagination, stuff this kind of Mars struggles to really tap into.
And don't even get me started on his aspects☕

boldstag said:Exactly. And honestly, it’s the type of Mars most prone to certain issues. Either they're just totally uninterested—kind of cold—or they need these super weird, specific triggers and challenges just to get their brain to kick into gear. And mentally... man, it can be a wild ride.

So you guys just jumped straight onto my Mars in Virgo to tear it down and act like it's nothing. I'm curious though—what does yours look like? ☕

Plus, I've got Jupiter and Saturn sitting right there in Virgo too... what are you gonna do about that?

I don't see any kind of armed far-right or armed far-left extremists out there. I mean, if those two sides actually existed, they'd be at each other's throats just like back in 1941. Of course, there are probably people who wish that kind of thing was real—maybe even someone who'd try to stage a whole scene to make it look like it happened.

The media keeps pushing these stories about Marshall, the partisans, Ante Pavelić, and the Nationalists, but honestly, nobody cares. I don't know, maybe it's just where I live, but I don't see people actually being interested in this stuff. It's been almost 80 years since WWII, yet our local news outlets keep harassing everyone with tales of Nationalists and partisans. Who else is even interested besides the people who make a living off these narratives? I'm talking about those various NGOs and self-proclaimed "human rights activists" and whatever else.

The NDH is gone, communist America is long dead, so why are we in the modern America drzava stuck dealing with this media terror over failed regimes? I guess that’s why I haven't watched the news in maybe five years. I feel like I get the whole picture without even turning on the TV.
You guys go ahead and keep watching—just take some sedatives while you're at it instead of constantly following the news and all that written and digital garbage from the online portals.

Melissa Peterson19 said:Back during those days when people were camping out on the Potomac to protest special measures, certain folks (maybe Klemm?) were claiming that tens of thousands of "defenders" would show up within hours to protect those tents. I bought it then, and honestly, I think they could still pull it off today.

I mean, if we didn't have any firewalls in place back in 2000 when that anti-international crowd took over the government in America, where are we supposed to find them now? Everything has changed so much since then.

An American usually only grabs a rifle when things get real desperate—like, when there's a gun to their kid's head. So, yeah, any kind of resistance would happen if someone actually threatened us like they did in '91. But all this constant talk about Nazis and Communists you see everywhere in the media lately... it’s honestly a miracle nobody has started shooting yet, given how many of those types are running around. 😁

We really ought to boycott those media outlets. It's bad. It’s basically the biggest poison out there, just poisoning the whole country.

Anthony Nguyen81 said:is 👍

Some people even claim this is the best possible Mars 😁

Work-wise.
I push myself—but I tend to push others too, I guess.
I just can't stand irresponsibility at work. Honestly, I actually prefer jobs where there's real accountability. If there isn't any responsibility involved, I just don't feel like doing it.

neonskipper2 said:Mars in Virgo, basically an office knight.

I just don't have the office yet, I guess.
Maybe if I had checked every single box on the census—like identifying as gay, a queer lesbian, a shemale, a Mexican of Romani descent, and Muslim—I might’ve actually landed something. I thought combining all those exotic "professional identities" would do the trick, but no luck so far. I figured since Pupiti climbed that high in politics with just one "job," having six should at least get me a seat in some government office, right? But yeah... nothing.😁

Mars Virgo Perfectionism Precision ☕

Tika
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and this is just Louise in like ten years--maybe

Darcy?

Elizabeth Sanchez2 said:Well, in Ireland, they absolutely were. Seriously—I learned this back in college during my "National Economy" course. We went over case studies from all sorts of countries. I remember specifically learning that the Church was a massive drag on progress in Ireland.

I learned a bunch of stuff in school too. Especially History and WWII, so I know most of that is just textbook filler. I don't know about Ireland specifically, though. Maybe what you're saying is right. But I'd never just claim something is a fact just because a teacher told me in class—I'd actually sit down and think about it, maybe dig around to see if it holds up.

Long story short. I don't go to church and I’m not a believer—not by a long shot. But I don't have any beef with people who do. Look, you'll find thieves among priests just like you'll find them anywhere else in society. Sure, there are arrogant ones and stupid ones too. And honestly, it doesn't bother me when I see people out jogging along the riverwalk—even if they look a little "off" sometimes. But I'll say it again. The people constantly preaching about being progressive or tolerant... they're usually the most intolerant ones out there. They're the ones carrying the hate. If I told some old lady she couldn't go to church? What's even the point? Why should I care if someone wants to hit a service or go for a run by the water? Who am I to tell anyone what to do? It doesn't affect me. As an atheist, or just someone who stays away from church, it's a non-issue. I barely even notice religious people—not because I'm ignoring them, but just because it's all normal to me. I mean, how much of an intolerant jerk would I have to be to try and stop someone from going to church? And what kind of reason could I possibly have to hate those people or that institution? I can't find one. Unless I'm a total psychopath, I guess. My parents don't go to church either. Well, my dad probably wouldn't, but I think my mom—since she's getting older—is becoming more of a believer.

And for those of you who absolutely loathe the church... if your parents or grandparents are regular attendees, go ahead. Try to "tolerantly" stop them. Be real liberal and progressive about it... do everything in your power to make sure they stay away from church. I bet they'd probably end up healthier and happier that way. And hey, at least you'll get that sweet confirmation that you were right after you spend all that "progressive" energy lecturing your own family against the church.

Edward Chavez4 said:The famine happened because the potato crops failed, not because of the church.

It’s like how hundreds of thousands of Dalmatians fled to South America because of the phylloxera blight.

There's zero logic behind this kind of baseless
talking.

Look, maybe in Orthodox countries the Church fought against schooling or medicine. So, if people think that's how it works for us Orthodox folks, they might assume it's the same for Catholics too. I guess.

Back then, churches in California were packed, and honestly, they still are today.

Edward Chavez4 said:The Church was against medicine? That's funny, considering they were the ones founding medical schools all over the globe.

😁

So how can you people who hate Christianity claim the Church was against medicine and education?

If I recall correctly, the Church in America opened the first university—plus, nuns basically acted as nurses and took care of the sick.

But according to some folks, it’s like the Church was totally against schooling and medicine.
Maybe that happened somewhere else... maybe in Orthodox countries. Not here, I guess.

I don't really know what kind of influence the Church has over in Ireland or Mexico.
In America, it barely has any impact—and if it does, I’d say it’s more positive than the critics want you to believe.
The Church runs Caritas, for one. For older folks, going to church provides some actual comfort.
So, what—am I supposed to hate my elderly neighbors just because they head to service on Sundays?
Is that what we're calling "tolerance" now? Hating people for being religious?
It seems like that's how things work today—you're considered progressive and tolerant only if you despise anyone who steps foot in a church.
I honestly don't get it. You've got this poor old lady who can barely walk, living all alone, just trying to make it to church to be around other ladies and say a quick prayer to God... is she somehow a threat to me? Should I be tripping her on her way there?

Look, I'm not saying you're like that.
But this whole "progressive," "tolerant" mindset is pretty much the trademark of your typical atheist critic of the Church.
It just feels like pure, deep-seated resentment.

Elizabeth Sanchez2 said:In Ireland, they were fighting that battle over a hundred years ago. They finally shook off the church's influence and moved forward with reforms. Before that, people were literally starving to death. I actually remember a specific lecture from college about the situation in Ireland.

They were starving because of the British. They were basically under their thumb until maybe the 50s, or whenever Ireland finally stood on its own as a country.

Elizabeth Sanchez2 said:I agree with the sentiment, but that doesn't let the Church off the hook for its backward views. Just look at how many children died in Ireland because the Church stood in the way of medical progress.

I can't speak for Ireland, I guess. But from what I know, the Church here in America isn't exactly fighting against medicine, treatments, or drugs... they aren't out there protesting surgeries or anything like that.

Arthur Lopez14 said:Perhaps the clearest illustration of a conservative society stumbling through its own crises is Russia. A few years back, the HIV infection rates there just went off the rails. Initially, most cases were tied to drug use, but lately, we're seeing an increasing number of Russians who aren't even users. I caught a documentary recently where it was clear that many young Russians actually believe you can treat HIV with nothing more than some Tylenol. Meanwhile, the Russian Orthodox Church continues to fight against any kind of sexual education being introduced in schools.🤦
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pol...id-to-ask/amp/

I always figured communism was what basically wiped out Christianity in Russia.

Anyway, we should probably look at those "advanced" liberal and "progressive" societies in the West and compare their HIV percentages to "conservative" people in places like America or Poland. 🍿

rowdytiger13 said:Faith is deeply woven into national identity. The Church is viewed as the primary institution standing guard over that identity.
That’s why I think the KC will always hold influence. Maybe not as much as it does now, but it'll still be there.
I mean, look at how much influence Evangelicals have in the USA; they're quite significant, and the USA is a prime example of a religiously diverse country where an American can pretty much identify with anything when it comes to faith.😁

I feel like a lot of people just don't get one thing. I actually explained this once to the son of a high-ranking Party official—I told him straight up, look, I'm not even a believer myself. But I said, listen, that sense of morality you have, the culture you were raised in, the whole way you were shaped... that comes from a Christian society. Most people aren't even aware that Christianity is what made them who they are. It basically built our entire social fabric. The kid wasn't stupid, though—he totally got what I was saying, so he just went quiet.

I mean, what would our society, or even European societies in general, even look like if Christianity hadn't shaped everything? People just take it for granted. They assume humans are born this way and that society just naturally evolves into its current state.

If they really want to see the difference, they should go wander around Africa for a bit and see if those societies look anything like ours, or if Christianity had the same impact on how we became Europeans. Or go to the Middle East and compare their social structure to ours. I guess people just lose sight of that.

People seem to think that Western society just happens on its own—like it's some sort of natural phenomenon.

rowdytiger13 said:Faith is deeply woven into national identity. The Church is viewed as the primary institution standing guard over that identity.
That’s why I think the KC will always hold influence. Maybe not as much as it does now, but it'll still be there.
I mean, look at how much influence Evangelicals have in the USA; they're quite significant, and the USA is a prime example of a religiously diverse country where an American can pretty much identify with anything when it comes to faith.😁

But it turns out the issue is that Americans actually have their own religion.
A Jew can be a Jew. A Protestant can be a Protestant.
But being Catholic... man, that's viewed as something backwards and dangerous.

If you stop to ask yourself who exactly finds it "dangerous" or who it bothers...
It’s either some idiot or someone who doesn't wish Americans any good.

Look, I’m an atheist and I don't go to church. But does it bother me if other people go? Why would it? It’s like if someone goes to the gym. Or if people go for a run along the riverbank—does that bother me? To me, it seems like the ones constantly preaching about "tolerance" in the media are actually the exact embodiment of intolerance and hate. They hate everyone, yet they talk about tolerance.

I just don't see what kind of negative impact the Church has on society.
Think about it—like your grandma or your mom going to Church, which honestly probably does them good. Helps them feel better deep down or whatever. Would you really tear down churches or hang priests from the bell towers just because of your moms and grandmas?

Only a crazy person would even think like that.
If I had kids and my son was gay—what could I do? Would I hate him? No way.
If my son wanted to be a priest—would I hate him? Of course not.
If my daughter wanted to be a nun—would I disown her and blow up the church?

Seriously though...

Arthur Lopez14 said:The Poles have undergone a significant rightward shift over the last five years or so; prior to that, things looked quite different, especially considering they've been receiving massive amounts of funding from the EU.

Look, Poles are a big, proud people.
They don't just roll over whenever someone from Brussels tells them what to do.
You don't see that kind of backbone from Czechs, Slovaks, or Canadians.

But Americans? We’ve always done exactly that.

And then we go around telling ourselves we're some kind of heroes or knights... 🤣
Truth is, we're basically nothing to the Czechs or Slovaks, let alone the Poles.
The Czechs and Canadians stood up to communist dictatorships once—even when the Soviets rolled their tanks into Prague and Budapest. The Poles did the same thing in the late 80s.
And those nations are still pushing back against the Brussels dictatorship today.

Meanwhile, the "heroic" American just rolls over, whines, and spits on himself while fighting with everyone else. A real nation. So brave, so smart, so proud. What a disaster.

William Clark86 said:All those myths about some shepherds supposedly walking on water or turning water into wine thousands of years ago—the Gospels, the missions, all of it—it's just disinformation devoid of any real substance. There's zero benefit for the people here. In fact, having zero useful information is actually good for society... it frees up more time in your life and more space in your brain to focus on things that actually matter.

Instead of endlessly retreading the Bible, let's try to wrap our heads around economics and finding a social model that prevents white flight and mass emigration. Church doctrine has failed us completely in this regard—the more religious a place becomes and the more authority priests hold, the fewer factories, institutions, and children we see. 👍

So, maybe the folks saying Christianity was pulled over our eyes by "The Walls" just to "soften us up" are onto something. You know, turn the other cheek and all that. So we're supposed to just look at the New Testament and ignore the Old? 😁 Because according to the Talmud, the rules are basically "combat" rules. Same goes for Islam. There isn't this whole multi-cultural tolerance vibe; it's just brutal toward anyone else. So, did they "feed" us Christianity just to make us easier to enslave? 🍿

Elizabeth Sanchez2 said:Good grief, who actually hates people for going to church? Are we all suddenly haters just because we don't go and think the Church is holding us back? You've got your own biases here.

I don't really know about the SPC. Maybe your Church is militaristic, backwards, or whatever else. Maybe it isn't. Maybe it fought against medicine, or maybe it defended the opening of schools—who knows.

I'm just saying, I don't know how it works in Orthodoxy. Like, do people there actually show up to church, and how often?
But imagine if the Church just vanished overnight. Do you honestly think things would suddenly get better? I don't know if your parents or older relatives are religious or not, but would their lives actually be better if the Church just disappeared?

I don't know, maybe I'm just missing something. But if the Church is holding something back—something that could actually lead to happiness or well-being... I just don't see that happening, honestly.