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Everyone is entitled to having their own beliefs. Some people keep them to themselves. Some like to blare them out every chance they get. And others have views so unconventional, they completely go against the status quo.

When not every opinion is greeted with open arms, we’re lucky to have the internet where we can spark a discussion with complete strangers. There’s an Instagram account dedicated to sharing some of the best posts from the popular subreddit called Unpopular opinion. From electric vehicles to stuffed animals, members of this community have something to say about virtually any aspect of life.

So get ready to dive into some of the best posts this account had to offer. Upvote the ones you agree with, and, if you want to stir some emotions, share your own disputable views in the comments below. Psst! After you’re done, be sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here.

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What Are Your Thoughts On This Situation?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, too many times people feel entitled due to their age. You don't owe anyone anything. Congrats on the souvenir and the story you will be able to tell your friends and family.

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Sometimes, we're discouraged from expressing our unpopular opinions because of the adverse reactions we might get from the people around us. Whether we’re talking about politics, religion, or popular culture, sharing our deepest beliefs can make someone feel pretty irritated. 

However, while some end up scratching their heads from confusion, others see a like-minded person and gladly show their support in heated discussions. After all, a controversial point of view does not instantly mean that it’s uncommon. When you push your fears of being the odd one to the side, it’s much likely you'll encounter others sharing the same thoughts as you. 

Brandwatch, a digital consumer intelligence company, was on a mission to investigate the most popular unpopular opinions on social media. They looked at consumers’ mentions from January 1 to June 30, 2020, excluding news, retweets, and shares. Results showed that 1.6M people shared their controversial beliefs in this period. Also, there were 34% more mentions during the lockdown compared to the four months prior. 

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Do You Agree ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greed and narcissism... it's sad, but it's human nature. The majority of the people out there are fake as heck, and will do things like posting videos of themselves crying on the internet as PR moves, to help promote and enhance their brands, to help them gain those clicks, likes, follows, and subscribes. Even more sad is that there ARE the odd few out there who honestly have no one and no where else to turn to, and are using the internet to reach out. But those odd genuine few are usually buried and overshadowed by all the loud popular influencers out there, with their TikToks and viral videos and their memes.

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Thoughts? 🤔
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harassment is the right word. What happened to Diana and other famous people with the paparazzi actually haunting them, spying and giving no Fu*ks. But here's a thought: Who the hell buys those rag mag's is an accomplice bc if they stop buying that filth then the paparazzi will (nearly) go away or at least be way less.

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Do Your Parents Use This Argument ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking as someone who was out on their ass at 18... basic parenting, including food, clothing, and sleeping indoors.... isn't nothing. Not when you consider what it's like to do without any of those.

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When it comes to the topics people touch on, the top ones were about characters in pop culture, TV shows, dislike of fandoms, and books. People shared their complaints about some of the bestsellers of the century and aired their grievances about how some shows have become outdated. For example, 34K mentions called out Friends "for being hugely popular, despite some aspects not being acceptable today." 

The researchers also looked into Reddit, where 958K users shared their gripes. "It seems like lockdown got to Reddit users, too. Posts to r/UnpopularOpinions increased 105%." They found that many of these mentions touched on things that happened on the platform itself. Most of them were focused on sports players, subreddits, and seeing change as not being good. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why censor the word murder, not like we all can't figure out what it says, strange BP.

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What Are Your Thoughts On Male Birth Control ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a quote before, wouldn't it be safer to fire blanks at someone than fire bullets at someone with a bullet proof vest

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So while it can be fun to share your controversial views online, they also let others say opposing views, have heated discussions, and see things from different perspectives. Anna Akbari, P.hD., is a sociologist, writer, and speaker who shared her thoughts on why unpopularity isn’t necessarily a bad thing in a piece on The Psychology Today

She explained that if we want to be happy, successful, and feel of service, we don’t actually need to appeal to the masses. "See, we’re complicated beings, each with our own unique experiences, full of biases and contradictions and, hopefully, a point of view," she wrote. "Having a point of view is a good thing, even when that view isn’t universally embraced."

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Has Someone Ever Pushed Your Face Into A Birthday Cake ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've discovered this trend on the Internet and honestly, I absolutely do not understand it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You ruined it with "sure they're cute" because that's the whole point, they're NOT cute, people have just been trained into thinking they are. People need to realise that inbred dogs with serious health problems are the exact opposite of cute.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely. They also never used to look like they do today. Breed out the harmful characteristics if the breed is to continue.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a group of breeders in various countries that is working to restore them to their original appearance by breeding them with other breeds: Screen-Sho...da-png.jpg Screen-Shot-2022-02-25-at-24418-AM-6218b34729cda-png.jpg

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The second one looks cute, the first one looks like it had its snout cut off.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are several breeds of dog that (through human intervention) now live with terrible health issues, reduced life span, physical deformities etc. Why we feel it’s acceptable to adapt another species to suit our whims is beyond me.

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Joanie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a related subject can we please outlaw ear cropping? That is cruel to the animal and is of no benefit. Someone somewhere decided to cut off half the ears to make the dog look "better"? It is straight up abuse. Those who crop ears should have the same thing done to them.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely! And the same thing applies to "teacup" cats (bred to encourage growth retardation), Munchkin cats (bred for extremely short legs), and others. All of these cats suffer because some people think that their deformation is "cute."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100%. I’m glad it’s illegal where I live, at least. So are the worst dog breeds - you can own one but you can’t breed them. That’s something, I guess.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer the breed them out of it option than the slow euthanasia option

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember when you crossed breeds of dogs they were referred to as "muts" and were largely unpopular - I have no problem with cross breed dogs as long as they're healthy and can live decent lives - when it's appearance over health then that's unacceptable. I really don't understand how people find pugs cute to be honest, they're ugly wee things

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Crossbreeding/ mutts generally are healthier because of the diversity of the gene pool.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neighbor has a purebred boxer, I am sure they paid a lot for him... the poor baby, has trouble breathing, cherry eye in both eyes ( several surgeries), has such a bad digestive system, has to be wiped and cleaned after every bowel movement. But is very much a love baby.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard about this group that's breeding pugs to have a longer snout and beneficial traits with other breeds (especially fix the gene pool). I think it's pug 2.0 to stop with the health issues.

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Nat Rich
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% behind this, it's so sad when you're out on a walk and you hear them coming before you see them because of their messed up breathing

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Louloubelle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a boxer mix. He has the good parts of the boxer (lean body, silly personality), but doesn't have the pushed in face. My vet told me mutts are far healthier.

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Ashley Schriber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adopting a dog is different from buying a pup from a breeder; only the latter encourages the production of more dogs. We don't need to "keep them all in one place" if we don't want people to breed Pugs anymore, we just need to stop buying Pug puppies.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop PAYING for Pugs. By all means adopt the crotchety goober who was heartlessly dumped at the pound cos he snores too loudly.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for saying this. I have two senior pugs we got from the shelter and I love them beyond measure. I feel guilty now because I do think they're adorable - but I would not pay for one and they do have in bred health problems.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, several dog breeds have massive health problems and it's cruel to just let them suffer.

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Rob Detmar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn, the people telling people 'you don't think those dogs are cute!' Really do not understand opinion, and really think that one thing they read online was really smart.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been a breeder of shiatsu dogs ( they have a smooshed face) for 8 yrs and I’ve never had any dogs with breathing or nasal issues. All have been been perfectly fit and able.

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not extinct. How about breeding them back to their original appearance? Pugs used to have normal noses. Short, but normal. They could at least breathe. Same goes for bulldogs and Persian cats. All animals who have been bred for extreme and unhealthy—-sometimes life threatening, like dogs who would die having puppies because they’re bred for tiny hips—-appearance and characteristics should be bred back to their original forms. I also include farm animals who are bred for size and amount of meat, plus pumped with hormones to get even bigger. Let’s adopt a more humane way of dealing with our fellow creatures, no matter their species.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree. Dogs, cats, all these breeds that suffer to please us should be banned.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same with Munchkin cats, they have health problems too because of their legs. Have you ever seen an X-ray of a munchkin cat or flat faced dogs (like pugs) and flat faced cats?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have three pugs, two are rescues. They are not suffering. They are three happy and healthy girls. One is what is considered a retro-pug, meaning she is leaner and taller and has a slightly longer snout. She is VERY active, especially with retrieving a ball. She will likely outlive most larger breeds.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. You don't breed dogs with intentional defects that affect their ability to do basic things such as breathe. It's beyond cruel, it's horrible.

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Jules Marten-Feldmann
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get what they are saying, but I think they are saying it wrong. People should be supporting the breeders who are actively breeding the squished face back out of the breeds. There are quiet a few that have been breeding pugs back to their original looks

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Cindy Schmidt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the same about the munchkin kittens. Poor things, they'll be inbred until they are nothing but misshapen little cripples.

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Janet C
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If people stopped force-breeding English Bulldogs they'd go extinct within a few years. None are bred or born naturally.

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Evelien Stijger Martens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good news from the Netherlands, thise dognreads will be forbidden here, you can keep the one you have, but no more breeding them from now.

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Beachbum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so agree with this! WE literally made this dog breed up, and they are not cute, not at all. They can't even go on long walks because they will not able to breath. Someone please do tis!!

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Caroline Overill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think breeders who deliberately breed dogs knowing they are going to suffer should be jailed

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Wednesday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have one. I am not a fan. Besides inbred breathing problems, a deviated septum, dwarfism in the legs, hip dysplasia, etc... they flippin snore.

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Kim Lorton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the same way about munchkin cats! This is so cruel! No one wants genetically engineered food, then why genetically engineer pets?! That is worse!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they're ugly. I agree stop breeding something that wasn't meant to be

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Amber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally agree, I work at an animal shelter and the amount of dogs coming in with facial /nasal deformities that can't breath or suffer serious health issues is very high, almost every single one of the flat faced dogs need to have surgery (to their nasal opening/ cavity/ soft palate in order to even keep living or have any kind of fitness at all. When they come in they usually can't even walk for 5 minutes without beiing out of breath. It's just so cruel that people purposely breed them this way and they all need life saving surgery after. Not to mention the eyes that could pop out of their socket if they pull the leash (also can happen with Chihuahuas, also can't often give birth naturally because of the size of the pup compared to the mom and because of their big heads, and King Chales Spaniels, and that horrific 'small head crushing their brain' issue)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many breeds that have been destroyed by popularity, fashion, or "show worthiness". Look at any dog show and prove me wrong. Even English Springer Spaniels are prone to "rage syndrome" due to their breeding.

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Sophia Eressea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

also Dachshounds, Bassets, Corgies and whatever sort of weird shaped, elongated dog there is- they are bound to suffer from back problems, joint ache and arthritis/ arthrosis...

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Me Again
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Norway recently made it illegal to breed some of the flat-faced breeds.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My aunt had a pug she was a real sweetheart but she had way to many health problems so my aunt had to put her down

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Same with Bulldogs. And for that matter no more breeding or Pit Bulls or Mastiffs since they are inherently violent breeds.

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Betsy Novack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't we quit screwing around with cross breeding and let Mother Nature do her job. Get over these designer animals to wear as accessories in you purses and go after the abandoned animals who got too big, or hate you ridiculous designer pumps. It's inhuman what we get away with.

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Jane Martin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed! And I do not find them cute. It breaks my heart to see them

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Linda Mermaid
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same thing with kittens with dwarfism or folded ears. Cute? Maybe (but not to me).

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Alex Barnett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I seem to be in a minority but I think pugs are hideous. I have enough vet friends to know to never get a brachycephalic dog.

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Sarah Richardson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Add English Bulldogs too. My sister has one - it has constant rashes in the folds of its skin and between its toes, can’t breathe or even run properly, acne, food allergies and an inherited kidney disease. And due to body shape, it can’t clean itself either, once it’s pooped, she has to wipe its bum…

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Bodey Bigham
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think people should still adopt pugs because they exist already but they should stop breeding them.

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Karina Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to be much higher on the list. Supporting these breeds is supporting animal abuse. Period. This is true about breeding in general, but is especially true about Brachycephalic breeds. The reason they're so expensive is because of how many dogs die just to get one to survive.

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Nadine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about not breeding more but take care of the ones living. These makes it sound like let the living ones die of neglect.

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Dorothy Parker
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't stop adopting. Just neuter and spay. Here's an idea. Rather than showing adorable animals on tv series, show life with congenitally ill dogs or cats. Examples are Frenchies with spinal bifida, which they're prone to, or cats with any of the myriad symptoms greedy breeders have caused.

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marianne eliza
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check the 'net for pictures of various dog breeds from around 1900-1920. Look at what humans have done to so many breeds.

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ButterflyMcQueen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this way about Pandas. They shouldn't exist. They're forced to breed in zoos, they've forgotten that they're meat eaters even though they have the teeth for it, and they can't process most of the bamboo they eat. So much money is spent trying to save them just because they are cute.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not extinct, but they should breed them to be healthy, saw something like this in a BP post a couple months ago

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Jack Girabaldi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

people get in an uproar about GMO food but pets/animals--not so much otherwise pugs would not exist

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Munchkin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pugs actually originated from china, which proves that all the world's problems come from there, poor little doggies, COVID 19

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BigFootToo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So many problems, so many problems. But they just list 2. We get it, you like Pomeranians lol

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Matthew Coughlin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pure breeds in the first place. Like holy crap in breeding. IN BREEDING. WHO MAKES A MOM SLEEP WITH ITS SON!!!!

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Zaza
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my country it's technically illegal to breed pugs, persian cats, king charles spaniels and all those animals that have been bred with deformities. Still happens and nobody bats an eye. Hardly anyone even knows it's illegal. I wish more action was taken and breeding "broken" animals was actively banned. Like all the animals taken away, huge fines and possibly jailtime. Ban them from being imported too. Should take 10 to 15 years and they will all be gone

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they're not cute, we have made them disgusting to look at and their wheezy lungs are painful to listen to.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

next door have FOUR , in the summer they sound like me having an asthma attack . all we hear is her dogs wheezing and coughing

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the flat faced persian cats. Makes me sick those judges in cat shows measure to see how flat a cats face is to determine if it's persian enough to be in the persian club.

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jammer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always check the background education of dog breeders. Too many dO tHEiR rESeArcH on youtube etc. Family member is one, the dogs she breeds with her HS diploma live max 8 years if lucky and that’s unnatural as hell.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think we should just break the noses of asshats that take a wolf and turn it into a respitory cripple

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Carlotta Müller
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should be crossbred with healthy likely breeds. I don't like pugs but I think that is the only way the get rid of those brachycephale breeds. All of them not only pugs.

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Frankenfrog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should adopt and not buy from breeders. All people should be forced to intern at rescues for a week and see what backyard breeding does to dogs.

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TKA
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn’t Norway just ban breeding bulldogs (for similar reasons) & King Charles Spaniel’s (for other health reasons)?

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Anjali Jeter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be all dog breeds humans have ruined with crappy breeding practices. And there's so damned many of them and not just flat-faced breeds.

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deadinside
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THERE ARE PUGS THAT DONT HAVE FLAT FACES. BUY THOSE INSTEAD.

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Oopsydaisy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're not cute. They're ugly af. I've never understood why people like pugs. And yes, it is cruel. It's horrible listening to them trying to breathe. I don't know how their owners can bear it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Norway has just banned their breed because of the reasons that are stated on the post 🙌

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What can be breed in can be breed out. Mostly by not breeding for specific traits.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesyesyesyesyesyes by infinity. And all the other poor animals humans have inbred for years. They're trying to do it to cats now.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They aren't cute. Where do you think the term "pug ugly" came from.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm fairly certain that pugs n bulldogs canna naturally from nature,bc you don't think, which I mean literally, they should be eliminated. it's the biggest mistake humans make, treating animals like humans, they're not, stop it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pugs are ugly as f**k, there, I said it. And there are breeders trying to reverse-breed them to have longer snouts.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This pug parent disagrees. Stop going to Puppy mills and be willing to adopt mutts. There fixed the argument

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My unpopular opinion to this: agreed that breeding of the Pug has gotten out of hand especially with backyard puppy mills; However, there are reputable breeders out there who take due diligence to ensure proper breeding of their pugs and produce lines that are healthy, breathing issues are minor, and deformation is almost nonexistent due to them ensuring they're not cross breeding the same family line. The simple statement of let pugs go extinct because you've only gathered part of the information is just your opinion.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unpopular opinion- not all of us love pugs because of how they look, they have very gentle and unique personalities. Where is grumble o'pugs?

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I go one further! Any "dogs" smaller than a husky should go extinct. I can feel the downvotes coming. Bring the rain! 😆

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I beg to differ. Any breed, regardless of size, that has desired physical characteristics that cause suffering should not be encouraged. This may be tiny “ teacup” breeds, giant breeds with orthopedic problems and shortened life spans, or any size in between. Also, my 20 pound terrier mutt that I lost to old age last year was the sturdiest, sweetest, most devoted girl ever. Her body may not have been “the size of a husky “ but her heart and attitude were giant sized! RIP Gracie ❤️

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% - the cheater is the one at fault - unless the people they cheated with is also someone who you have a relationship with then it's equal blame as they both owe you loyalty. I've never understood the blame being passed to the person they cheat with, and it's usually women who blame the other woman when their guy cheats - I sure there's a patriarchal link to all that that could be deciphered but seriously, they're just a shitty person if they knew he was involved with someone - if they didn't then they're just as much a victim in it all. This idea that men can't help themselves if offered sex has to stop - you don't accidentally have sex - yeah, you may regret it after but you totally know what you're doing while you're doing it.

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While we can wholeheartedly stand by one issue, we can also not see eye to eye on another. "Agreeing to disagree on most things in life is fine—assuming it doesn’t restrict the liberty or human rights of others. It’s when we start to think that we need to agree on everything all the time to merely function together that we get into trouble," Akbari mentioned. 

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Needless to say, popularity isn’t essentially bad. Lots of things that are commonly and generally accepted by our society are considered as "safe". Akbari explained that we don’t have to immediately or categorically reject the popular stuff but rather "selectively embrace it, or at least occasionally challenge it."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, it really should be free. I have been in therapy on and off for years and it has been free (/paid by taxes). It's due to mental health issues so free healthcare = free mental healthcare. I learned a lot and cope much better. I wish it was available to all who needs it. To hear that people live with anxiety, ptsd, depression etc and can't afford therapy to learn how to cope better is really, REALLY sad.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't use those sites anymore. If you want me to subscribe, or permit adverts in my ad blocker, or click a cookie thing every time, I just bounce. Enjoy your bouncerate and zero ad revenue. ALSO. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD stop with the f*****g animated adverts. They drive my poor ADHD ass crazy. I can't stand it.

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However, if your views are not clinging to the mainstream popular or if they tend to stir some unexpected or even rude reactions, "don't despair. You don’t need to bend toward conformity, and you may even be able to cash in—financially and socially—on stepping outside the conventional bounds."

She mentioned two rules that people who tend to lean into unpopularity should remember. The first one is that you should actually believe what you’re saying or doing. "Disagreeing for the sport of it is annoying and, rightfully, no one likes or respects you if you do that. So stop it," the sociologist advised. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In many cases I would agree but in many I would not. For example If an employee of mine turned out to be a KKK member, or they were videoed ridiculing a disabled person I would fire them without hesitation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who breaks up spaghetti before boiling them - I agree. Now give me those judgemental looks :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree completely. The world will always need woodworkers, metal workers, plumbers, electricians etc, not young people with huge financial debt and very little practical skills.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Retired teacher here, so let me weigh in on the realities. For elementary school kids, I'd overwhelmingly vote yes. Younger kids want to please the teacher; they want to be around the teacher, around other kids, in class. HOWEVER, as someone who taught middle and high school for 26 years, this does not work at all. By that time, there are a lot of kids who are looking for any way to leave the classroom. Yes, there are times they need to use the bathroom, but quite often they also want to socialize. There have been groups in certain years (not all by any means) that texted and met up in bathrooms and fought, too. It helps if a teacher has a sign in/out pass, or gives a certain number of tickets per month. Other children who don't have to use the bathroom COULD give a classmate a ticket if they felt generous.

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"The second rule is to embrace your unpopular opinions with the knowledge and grace that not everyone shares your point of view," she continued. This rule can be quite tough since we humans have a general tendency to want others to agree with us. After all, it makes us feel heard and valued. 

However, following this guideline "starts with a promise to both give up convincing other people to buy into your less popular opinions and to stop shaming them for their own thoughts and actions." 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My previous boss (who was an absolute jerk!) used to say "there's a line of people waiting to take your place, if you quit." I did quite eventually. Seven years later and... my place is still unoccupied. And not just mine - two other people also quit from that office, and replacements could never be found. Or someone would start and then quit a month later due to the conditions. I guess the line of people for my spot turned out to be a bit too short ;)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, stop suing everyone for making mistakes. Yes there are serious negligence cases, but they're a lot less common than the cases where "negligence" is claimed, but it's just an honest mistake. Americans really need to stop that s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have to get rid of the phrase "unskilled labour". A janitor needs practical skills far above average (at least a good one does), and the working conditions of courier drivers or fastfood workers require a great deal of stamina and resilience. In any job you can go from beginner to master, working your job better or faster. Even more important, the economy absolutely depends on the jobs we tend to call "unskilled". Usually, in any company, if a middle manager is absent for some days, work continues more or less as usual. If the cleaning lady is absent, you notice the problems after a day or two the latest.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my cats and would do anything for them, but they ARE little assholes.

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After that, it’s all about trusting yourself. If you believe that some things are just not right, don’t be shy and share your views with others because, chances are, there are people out there just like you. According to Akbari, there is value in dissent. "There’s often truth at the fringes and insight in unpopular perspectives. Greatness comes neither from blindly following nor from knee-jerk rejecting."

"Many of our greatest historical figures held really, really unpopular opinions. They did stuff that made people cringe or even retaliate against them. Going against the grain takes guts. And that courage is admirable, even if we disagree with what they’re saying or doing—but only when executed with integrity from a place of personal honesty," she wrote.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't trust your partner, then you don't trust your own choice of partner.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We switched my kid to a Montessori school because they got to 6th grade and there was no AP option so they were just sitting there bored. It costs a good bit, but I have no reason to think public schools will be better for my kid than they were for me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some establishments also bombarding one with promotional messages after using their service once...like damn, now you giving me a reason not to use your product again...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll probably be downvoted, but this also applies to the African American label. Your distant ancestors were from Africa,you were born in the US therefore you are American. You don't hear people of Asian or African ancestrysaying they are Chinese English or Ghanian Scottish,they are English or Scottish or just plain British.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well this is obvious, it also applies to many of the "50 years of driving and no accidents" type people... Yes Mrs Miggins, but only because everyone has done such a good job of avoiding your ass

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Currently laid on my bed, contorting myself around 3 dogs and wouldn't have it any other way.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear a lot, but it's very very rarely AT someone. I'm not doing it to offend people, it just comes out :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeans and hoodies get washed maybe once a month (or three) unless something has got on them. You don't need to smell like washing powder, and constantly washing everything is bad for you, your clothes, your bank account, and the planet. End of discussion, downvote me all you like I think you know by now I don't give a s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I have slept in separate rooms for over 10 years (due to his loud snoring keeping me awake). We are very happy together and have no real problems in our relationship - we just both like a decent night sleep. People assume that we aren’t intimate and/or that our whole relationship is falling apart, which couldn’t be further from the truth.

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This is probably the reason why Adblockers are a necessity nowadays

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And accessable. Don't forget, these tech companies are potentially alienating swathes of their target market who are missing limbs, have neurological issues that preclude motion detection, etc.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I've been a passenger while the driver just drove around and around waiting for one of the "good" spots to become available. Finally I said, "If we had just parked in one of the far spots right away, we would have been inside the store by now."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Urgh. My ex-husband used to say that all the time especially during arguments. "No one cares" or "no one feel that way". Well, I do. You can't decide on what to care about or feel based on your feelings and use that as the only truth. Blah.

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They say money doesn't buy happiness, but I think this is it...this is the happiness money can buy.

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I feel like the human approach to "what to do with the waste/recycling of electric vehicles" will (and probably is) treated similar to the problem of what to do with nuclear waste, and unfortunately, our approach seems to be to sweep it under the rug and let future generations figure it out.

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