I wouldn’t worry about defending your thoughts. I found that certain people tend to overreact if someone presents a view that is mildly against theirs, even if it’s well thought out.

Yep I read that the combined biomass of ants outweigh the combined biomasss of humans

If you’re using Java you can use eclipsestore. Seems like a good project

I have these thoughts myself and I find what you describe seem to apply to me as well. I’ve been trying to follow the saying of. Speak only when it’s true, kind, and necessary.

It’s not easy. I fail often.

I can understand his position though. When the candidate who won the most votes couldn’t win the election. Then why vote?

What would a nation do if their lands keep getting seized, your people marginalised, your plight ignored by almost all countries?

Could probably say that you’re sober 15 years. People tend to be more understanding of people in recovery

Let them bring back the 1950s tax rate first

I am not black or white. I can offer a perspective of an immigrant who isn’t white. Looking at how blacks were targeted for arrests and the disproportionate amount of arrests while being brought up in economically challenging environments, it is very hard to “move up”.

I immigrated to a western country with qualifications and with a good sum in my bank account and still it was challenging. I cannot imagine how generational oppression will do to a persons psyche and their worldview.

Did the USA invade for altruistic reasons? I highly doubt so

Did they expect the USA to invade in the first place?