@highwayinwinter.bsky.social
Love to fly down the highway, driving as fast as I can. Also love reading, discussing current events and politics. My dog is my best friend, but my kids are pretty cool too. My musical tastes are very eclectic. I like everything from punk to country.
For someone who wants to be left alone you sure like to send me posts. Asking you questions was not harassing you. I am sorry you think everyone who disagrees with you is trying de-legitimize your values and lived experience. I don't feel like you have much respect for my lived experience.
June 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
For someone who wants to be left alone you sure like to send me posts. Asking you questions was not harassing you. I am sorry you think everyone who disagrees with you is trying de-legitimize your values and lived experience. I don't feel like you have much respect for my lived experience.
I did step into your thread. And you began to engage with me. If you didn't want to talk you simply could have told me so. I will leave you alone now.
June 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I did step into your thread. And you began to engage with me. If you didn't want to talk you simply could have told me so. I will leave you alone now.
I harassed no one. I stated my position. I am sorry you are such a hot house flower that you can't handle anyone disagreeing with you. Stating a view point that is different from your own is not harassment and does not make anyone unsafe.
June 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I harassed no one. I stated my position. I am sorry you are such a hot house flower that you can't handle anyone disagreeing with you. Stating a view point that is different from your own is not harassment and does not make anyone unsafe.
You stepped into my notifications, you leave if you don't like it here.
June 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
You stepped into my notifications, you leave if you don't like it here.
Yes you keep saying I am a bigot. What you don't do is propose a solution for groups who face persecution. You merely keep repeating it is not going to happen again it is not going to happen again it is not going to happen again. History shows your contention is unreliable.
June 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Yes you keep saying I am a bigot. What you don't do is propose a solution for groups who face persecution. You merely keep repeating it is not going to happen again it is not going to happen again it is not going to happen again. History shows your contention is unreliable.
I also think Israel must change. I am against apartheid and I don't think persecution justifies that behavior. The difference is the serial killer is an adult and will face no more abuse. Serial killing makes no sense in that context. Groups of people don't know when the next abuse is coming.
June 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I also think Israel must change. I am against apartheid and I don't think persecution justifies that behavior. The difference is the serial killer is an adult and will face no more abuse. Serial killing makes no sense in that context. Groups of people don't know when the next abuse is coming.
And the reality is that Jewish people are not safe amongst non-Jewish people. I am not sure what is to be done. I could understand if Black people felt unsafe around white people. I wouldn't tell them they are looking for persecution when they say they are unsafe.
June 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
And the reality is that Jewish people are not safe amongst non-Jewish people. I am not sure what is to be done. I could understand if Black people felt unsafe around white people. I wouldn't tell them they are looking for persecution when they say they are unsafe.
When you look at the history of Jewish people it is unreasonable NOT to expect another wave of persecution. My father had no inkling that he deserved persecution until the Nazis moved in on his village in Poland.
June 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
When you look at the history of Jewish people it is unreasonable NOT to expect another wave of persecution. My father had no inkling that he deserved persecution until the Nazis moved in on his village in Poland.
I don't know if the world will ever evolve to the point where Jewish people don't need a safety state. I hope it does and we call all live together. But that is not the world we live in now.
June 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I don't know if the world will ever evolve to the point where Jewish people don't need a safety state. I hope it does and we call all live together. But that is not the world we live in now.
I am sorry. I am not being difficult, I honestly don't understand the point you are making. Are you saying that if I accept that currently Jewish people face persecution at the hands of the non-Jewish population I am saying that I think it is okay to dehumanize other people?
June 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I am sorry. I am not being difficult, I honestly don't understand the point you are making. Are you saying that if I accept that currently Jewish people face persecution at the hands of the non-Jewish population I am saying that I think it is okay to dehumanize other people?
By "internalized antisemitism" do you mean internalized by Jewish people themselves or internalized by non-Jewish people or do you mean both?
June 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
By "internalized antisemitism" do you mean internalized by Jewish people themselves or internalized by non-Jewish people or do you mean both?
And before anyone gets strange ideas I am not in favor of genocide and I disagree with with Israel's actions right now.
June 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
And before anyone gets strange ideas I am not in favor of genocide and I disagree with with Israel's actions right now.
Let me put this another way. It has nothing to do w/ me. If I never lived Jewish people would still be persecuted. It has nothing to do with my attitude. Do you tell Black people it is internalized racism not to trust cops?
June 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Let me put this another way. It has nothing to do w/ me. If I never lived Jewish people would still be persecuted. It has nothing to do with my attitude. Do you tell Black people it is internalized racism not to trust cops?
But the fact remains that the status quo IS persecution of Jewish people. And they show no signs of reconsidering their attitudes.
June 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
But the fact remains that the status quo IS persecution of Jewish people. And they show no signs of reconsidering their attitudes.
This smoothie cafe does sound like a better fit for you and I bet the tip jar will help even things out. Best of luck to you, I have my fingers crossed!
June 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This smoothie cafe does sound like a better fit for you and I bet the tip jar will help even things out. Best of luck to you, I have my fingers crossed!
I would be happy if we all lived together in peace but in the current world that is not happening. Jewish people have been persecuted in non-Jewish countries. Gentiles don't know how to deal with us so they demonize us. I don't want to be in a position of having no where to flee too.
June 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I would be happy if we all lived together in peace but in the current world that is not happening. Jewish people have been persecuted in non-Jewish countries. Gentiles don't know how to deal with us so they demonize us. I don't want to be in a position of having no where to flee too.
That is understandable. Some people are day people and some are night people. You never know a tip jar might pay off nicely. Also you get nicer people coming in for a smoothie during the day. You won't get those rude late night drunks.
June 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
That is understandable. Some people are day people and some are night people. You never know a tip jar might pay off nicely. Also you get nicer people coming in for a smoothie during the day. You won't get those rude late night drunks.
I understand now. Thank you for explaining it to me.
June 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I understand now. Thank you for explaining it to me.
I do not like this decision. I want trans people to have full rights. But I don't understand where this decision discusses conversion therapy. Talk therapy is not conversion therapy. Can you please show me what I am missing?
June 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I do not like this decision. I want trans people to have full rights. But I don't understand where this decision discusses conversion therapy. Talk therapy is not conversion therapy. Can you please show me what I am missing?
Well I guess there is a case to be made for saying that the difference between liberals and conservatives is one of degree rather than kind.
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Well I guess there is a case to be made for saying that the difference between liberals and conservatives is one of degree rather than kind.
Why do you think the west wants to live through Israel?
June 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Why do you think the west wants to live through Israel?
Wow! Tucker Carlson is a liberal? I guess it just goes to show you.
June 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wow! Tucker Carlson is a liberal? I guess it just goes to show you.
Really? That must be SOME drink! I hope nobody is rude to you tonight and you enjoy your shift.
June 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Really? That must be SOME drink! I hope nobody is rude to you tonight and you enjoy your shift.
Oh dear! It sounds like you are having a rough day. I hope it gets better.
June 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Oh dear! It sounds like you are having a rough day. I hope it gets better.