Bennettiquette @ Bennettiquette @lemmy.world

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all the “[person] slammed by [person]” headlines.

Did you misread end a political career for murder? AIPAC absolutely holds political sway in this country. It is no theory or secret.

yeah, definitely not the right time for that. 100%, two parties is insufficient and in an ideal world we would have 5-6 parties who actually discuss and compete over policy. but it would have to be accomplished strategically, not when totalitarianism is holding a full house.

regrettably, i think it’s wise for the international community to assume that the US will not get its act together any time soon.

you are right. this is predictable shitty trump stuff. outlets keep pumping out trumpian headlines because the articles constantly get clicked on. ultimately, posts like these are only serving his interests by promoting him.

i want you to know, i specifically looked for your update post. so glad you have found resolution.

this brought so much joy, lol. thanks for sharing.

yesss. i figured the Scandi’s had to have this covered, lol. seafood has been an enduring journey of acquired taste for me, and the idea of gnawing into a whole fish feels straightup primal… but i’d give it a go out of respect for its regional delicacy status.

def planned. but is this a thing somewhere? do people just eat fish whole with some diced onion?

i wonder about other behaviors as well. like, are tigers also into making biscuits before a nap? would lions also bow for a bongo solo on the base of their tail? how excited would a leopard be to stumble onto a giant heated blanket?

oh, there is definitely a tape.

an agreement between Germany and Israel to allow… use of an air force base within reach of The Hague.

absolutely wild timeline.

“…but they’re God’s chosen people! surely they would never…”

“passable level of technique, entirely uninspired work without any semblance of originality”

they saw right through him.

oh man, someone should let IDF know. i’m sure it’s just a big misunderstanding.

/s

1. fuck hamas
2. fuck khamenei
3. fuck netanyahu

also fuck assad, for good measure.

with that out of the way, ynet and jpost consistently drop these alarmist takes and rarely back up their claims with sources. now, i don’t doubt the shipment itself, nor israel’s awareness of it. but i can’t find a single other source reporting on this specific alleged escalation into a wider conflict, just ynet. if i had to wager a guess? because iran is continuously investing in their satellite groups. primarily hezbollah, hamas and the houthies, but certainly others, too. arms, funding, training, likely logistics support as well. especially now.

idk, the whole article just reads like padding to diminish that small part about bombing the fuck out of a neighboring country, on one of the last functional airports in the country, causing more devastation to lives and spreading their vengeance-fueled rampage out as far as they possibly can.

the one thing i wish i had more control over was my interests and fixations. oh how i wish it was fluid enough to direct at-will. alas. i am fortunate in that my primary focus developed into a profitable avenue which makes talking about it part of my job. but growing up i had to learn to be selective and strategic when it comes to discussing some of my other fascinations. along with that, i aim for a 50/50 conversation dynamic while socializing, using active listening and asking any direct and peripheral questions on the subject. while my methods, which i had developed long before i finally received my diagnosis, make for an effective “neurotypical interaction“, they can be quite draining to maintain and do not actually help me forge genuine connections. masking, or knowing how to behave to blend in/pass as neurotypical, is a tool i’m glad i have - but it is not without its disadvantages and long term impacts on my own health and wellbeing.

for some contrast, my younger brother (23) who is also ASD, has been been going continuously hard in the paint for pokémon since his preteens. it makes up 90% of the topics he chooses to discuss, and he has an incredible talent for turning any other topic back into something about pokémon. lol. most of the time the people in his life will humor him, at least for as long as they can. but it’s clear he never picked up on the 50/50 dynamic obligation that binds me in social interactions, nor does he often try to engage anyone on their own level and ask questions about topics he’s not necessarily interested in. in order for him to actually connect, the other person either has to commit to getting all the way on his level or better, have a genuine interest in pokémon themselves.

so pulling from both examples, i would recommend a multip-prong approach. as others have rightfully suggested, try to help your son improve his own interest in learning new things from others by engaging his classmates on topics they enjoy talking about as that can be beneficial for his confidence and comfort around others. but keep in mind that a successful “self-monitored” interaction as observed from the outside may not necessarily equate to a connection between your son and these peers. so at the same time, i would recommend you look for social outlets for your son that would give him the opportunity to talk about his passion with someone else who wants to listen and share with him over it. be it a club or organization or online forum or a single friend, and support his engagement in that and his relationships at school with equal enthusiasm.

hope that helps. cheers!

love this, thank you for sharing. after 33 years of life hiding and compensating for my perceived differences, earlier this year a healthcare professional finally diagnosed me with AuDHD. i have always had several surprising standout skillsets with which, as an adult, i have been able to monetize in order to support myself. but i have also always struggled severely in a number of unexpected areas that have a noticeable impact on my daily life. the context my diagnosis provides has been full of healing and understanding. i can be proud of my unique abilities and also accepting of my unique limitations.

it is super exciting to hear how another neurodivergent mind has learned to harness their gifts even amongst the obstacles. cheers!

which in no way nullifies the overwhelming figures seen in the us.

wow, that one in russia was just a few weeks ago. it’s crazy to me how that event could be inspiring enough to motivate someone in a different country. no target of vengeance or grandiose idealism necessary.