For example in Germany I was paying 40% income tax, which is a lot sure, but in exchange as a resident I was entitled to free health care, free university, and a society that takes care of its least fortunate. People are healthier, less anxious, and cost of living was substantially better.

People say leftist politics can't work for financial reasons, and it's a challenge for anyone trying to raise the standard for every member of a society, but how do they achieve it in European countries so often?
It starts with the cultural belief that everyone deserves safety, health, and housing.

From Frankenstein Jones over on FB, I think, but I'll update credit if anyone knows.

This actually sums up exactly how I've been feeling, I'm worn out, I'm tired of seeing awful shit everywhere, I need a nap.

One day I'll stop falling in love with my close friends.... But it probably won't be any day soon.

It only took them two weeks to introduce bathroom legislation, which seems to specifically target Sarah McBride

Since we are doing introductions....
I am a trans lesbian from New Zealand, I've been homeless, a drug trafficker, I've travelled extensively and I love all the cliche nerd things. I particularly love movies, retro gaming, Commodore Amiga computers, cats, and quality conversations.

So this is the new decentralised hotness, hopefully it works out enough that we can escape the other ones.