Wyldfire2112
Wyldfire2112 t1_ivkx7r4 wrote
Reply to comment by AttorneyTime4601 in CRT and Amendment 3 by AttorneyTime4601
I'm not arguing in favor of these idiots trying to 1984 the history books. I'm just saying there are already people who think whites are evil for being white, which is as much an overreaction as this is.
In 2020, during the height of the protests, black rights advocates pushed hard to redefine racism, with their new definition essentially making it so only white people could be racist because it defines systemic racism as the only possible form of racism.
The pressure was great enough it was officially added as an additional definition, but I constantly meet people who think it's the only definition.
We absolutely need to teach kids about racism... but we need more effort to teach that anyone can be racist, not just that it's a thing white people do to black people.
Wyldfire2112 t1_ivj4lox wrote
Reply to comment by pexelto in CRT and Amendment 3 by AttorneyTime4601
>But, listen to any political commercial on TV in Missouri. "Democrats want to teach your kids that white people are all evil and racist, just by being born white."
Let me start off by saying I'm very much voting Democrat, and writing in where the only option is a Republican... but this isn't 100% out of thin air.
There are extremist factions within any movement that always push things past the point of sensibility, which the opposition will then hold up as representative of the entire movement in order to demonize and discredit them.
Just like you have radfems that go beyond gender equality into active misandry, you have black supremacists that are using racial equality as a smokescreen for their own racism.
Wyldfire2112 t1_iviwtk2 wrote
Reply to comment by 417SKCFAN in University Heights “Save our homes” signs: what is going on? by Jimithyashford
>1755 S National Ave
Yep, it's power only and not enough to match up with actual habitation.
Combined with zero gas or water usage, that tells me those bills are basically for having things connected.
Wyldfire2112 t1_ive4ny2 wrote
Reply to comment by Fresca_667 in Springfield renters and landlords, what are your thoughts/opinions on how so many landlords/rental companies want potential tenants to have income that is equivalent to 3x monthly rent? by Snoo_84090
It means they should do it for a wash or a loss every month.
Wyldfire2112 t1_iuva5l5 wrote
Reply to comment by bobone77 in Midterm elections by MonoChaos
Exactly.
Me, I'm planning on pre-voting over the weekend so I can vote and don't have to disrupt my workday.
Wyldfire2112 t1_iujl4su wrote
Reply to comment by ilikesoggyfry in tattoo shop by ilikesoggyfry
Hey, you're the one that described the idea as dumb. I don't care what you're getting, I just wanted to warn you about regrets.
Wyldfire2112 t1_iuh5js4 wrote
Reply to tattoo shop by ilikesoggyfry
I'd recommend against getting a dumb tattoo.
Silly? Sure. Goofy? Why not? Zainy? Go for it. Weird? What is weird anyway?
But not dumb.
Never get a tattoo you know you're going to regret later.
As to your actual request... I haven't gotten any ink in town, myself, but I've seen several pieces of good work that came from Ink Ink and Bearded Lady.
Wyldfire2112 t1_iug1wxi wrote
Reply to comment by Xefjord in If living in Springfield was a video game what tips would you get on the loading screen? by Xefjord
Authenticity? What authenticity?
Badmouthing the quality on the other hand... that's fightin' words.
Wyldfire2112 t1_iucs9m8 wrote
Reply to comment by bobloblah42 in Butcher Shop Recommendations by dontthinkthatway
That explains a couple things. I'll have to check out Eastgate.
Wyldfire2112 t1_itp0liy wrote
Reply to comment by GSPilot in Weekend getaway <6 hours away from SGF? Looking for pretty leaves, cute small towns, good bed and breakfast. by petlove499
You are objectively correct. Best spot for a B&B with pretty foliage.
Wyldfire2112 t1_itfruew wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Chinese/Japanese restaurants to avoid? by Ticklism
Bao Bao does some traditional dishes as well, but it's more just a little corner of the menu on top of the Americanized stuff.
Gonna have to give Corner 21 a try, though.
Wyldfire2112 t1_itaao5b wrote
Reply to comment by shavedcow in Who has the best Omelettes in town? by Cloud_Disconnected
Can second Alli's.
They've been around for about 80 years, and look it... and I mean that in the best way. They've that good, old-fashioned diner vibe that you just don't find around much any more. Not fancy or elegant, but very much classic Americana.
The food is also tasty, cheap, and plentiful. I'm a big guy, offensive line sized, and I ended up stuffed.
Wyldfire2112 t1_it8gxxq wrote
Reply to comment by Tough-Ad-9319 in Restaurant ideas by davedirt01
Jimm's isn't too bad on the $$ for a steakhouse, steakhouses as a whole are just pricey. They're actually cheaper than Outback.
Absolutely agreed on the food and the service. Also the atmosphere. They feel expensive because they have a really high-end vibe, even though the prices aren't horrible.
Wyldfire2112 t1_it8g6np wrote
Reply to comment by name-isnt-important in Restaurant ideas by davedirt01
Can personally recommend SBC.
They're a perfect example of a gastropub.
Wyldfire2112 t1_isqkhlr wrote
Reply to comment by Dbol504 in Gotta love the weather around here. by AlternateWorking90
Don't like the weather? Wait five minutes.
Wyldfire2112 t1_is8ye1d wrote
Reply to comment by veryorangely in SRC construction on Sunshine. Can anyone tell me why they have dug up the entire front property and lined the holes with plastic the covered it up? by DrMcdoctory
So, my takeaway from that reading is that they have spare land and are putting in strip-malls and storage units. Just what we need more of.
Wyldfire2112 t1_is8jsmy wrote
Reply to comment by goldencrisp in yet another ISP post. sorry. Q. I finally have quantum available in my neighborhood, and I want to ditch this DSL for the fiber at about the same price. Anybody know the best way to sign up? there seems to be multiple websites and phone numbers. they all seem to offer the same deal. tia by KTfl1
They just did a switchover. The quantum stuff is out of date, and they're only leaving it up until existing customers can switch over.
Wyldfire2112 t1_is8ji7b wrote
Reply to comment by houseofwarwick in yet another ISP post. sorry. Q. I finally have quantum available in my neighborhood, and I want to ditch this DSL for the fiber at about the same price. Anybody know the best way to sign up? there seems to be multiple websites and phone numbers. they all seem to offer the same deal. tia by KTfl1
Just FYI, I was poking around the brightspeed website after seeing the news and the availability lookup site, shop.brightpseed.com is screwy, saying it can't find my address. The "q." version of the service lookup site works like a charm, though.
It's just a shame they won't have my zone until the end of March. We've had the lines run for a couple months now, but I guess the changeover has really put the brakes on everything.
Wyldfire2112 t1_irzumwv wrote
Reply to comment by greenybeanybunny in Is Vanlife safe in Springfield for a 21yoF? by [deleted]
Your biggest problem, as mentioned, is it's illegal and you're going to be constantly hassled by police if you park anywhere you can be found.
That means your biggest danger is going to frequent interaction with the police... which definitely has the possibility of you getting shot, and they're probably gonna be pretty weird as well.
Wyldfire2112 t1_irzotuw wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Craving Mexican. Is there a Mexican restaurant with thin chips? by This-Zookeepergame58
You know, I basically live walking distance from them and never remember they exist. I've gotta hit them up more often.
Wyldfire2112 t1_irv8eyd wrote
Reply to comment by deborah_jai in Vision appointment recommendation by daphsingsalot
Another vote for AB here. I found them a few years ago and I'm not going anywhere else.
Wyldfire2112 t1_irp84sk wrote
Reply to Tesla Drivers in Springfield by NoVaccinesJustOilzzz
They don't act any more like assholes than anyone else driving a car of the same price.
Wyldfire2112 t1_irl7yw5 wrote
Reply to Where can I get good tres leches? by okcarter
Cesar's Old Mexico.
I wouldn't go there for just a slice of cake, but the food is incredible in general and they have Tres Leches on the desert menu.
Wyldfire2112 t1_ivl45cm wrote
Reply to comment by red_baa_ron in CRT and Amendment 3 by AttorneyTime4601
It also doesn't mean individual-scale racism ceases to exist, or that black people are incapable of it, which is a disappointingly common sentiment.