FlyingSpaceCow

@FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What is the difference between an American liberal and a liberal outside the USA?⁩ ⁨⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago⁩:

  Which parties call themselves liberal, but are actually neoliberal?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What is the difference between an American liberal and a liberal outside the USA?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  I’m started to become convinced that there is a coordinated effort to misdefine the term liberal among the political left in order to divide us.

  I see supposed progressives dedicating significant amounts of time demonizing liberals (when they mean neoliberal), despite the fact that they would mostly agree on policy if that was the topic of conversation.

  Enacting progressive taxation, punishing white collar crime, establishing strong environmental protections, establishing a strong social safety net, ensuring high quality universal healthcare, enforcing anti-trust legislation, and enacting electoral finance reforms are all things that liberals support… but instead they are often shouted down by progressives online for being status quo capitalists?

  We’re fight the rise of literal fascists right now, but instead of joining forces we keep arguing about labels among people we agree with.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Do you ever feel full and hungry simultaneously?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Some possible reasons:

  Nutritional factors:

  • Lack of protein, fiber, or healthy fats, which help promote satiety

  • Highly processed foods that are calorie-dense but nutrient-poor

  • Blood sugar spikes and crashes from refined carbohydrates

  • Insufficient micronutrients, though this is less likely to cause immediate hunger

  Other common causes:

  • Dehydration - thirst is sometimes mistaken for hunger

  • Habit or routine - eating at certain times regardless of actual hunger

  • Emotional eating - stress, boredom, or other emotions triggering food cravings

  • Sleep deprivation - disrupts hormones that regulate hunger (ghrelin and leptin)

  • Eating too quickly - not giving your brain time to register fullness (takes about 20 minutes)

  • Certain medications or medical conditions

  Food composition matters: Foods high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats tend to keep you satisfied longer, while foods high in refined sugars and simple carbs can leave you feeling hungry soon after eating, even if you consumed plenty of calories.

  If this is happening regularly, it might be worth tracking what you eat and how you feel afterward to identify patterns, or consulting with a healthcare provider if you’re concerned about underlying issues.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨glugluglug⁩ ⁨⁨7⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  It’s an older expression I’ve never really understood or liked, but here you go (help from gemini)

  “” The expression “It’s a gas” likely originated from Irish slang, where “gas” meant “a joke” or “something frivolous”. This usage gained traction in the 1920s and 1930s within the African American community during the Jazz Age, and James Baldwin used it in print in 1957. It was further popularized by the hippie movement in the 1960s. 

  Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

  Irish Slang: The earliest documented use of “gas” to mean “joke” or “frivolity” is in Irish slang, appearing in print by James Joyce in 1914. 

  Jazz Age: This usage of “gas” spread within the African American community during the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s. 

  James Baldwin: The phrase “It’s a gas” appeared in print for the first time in 1957 in a short story by James Baldwin. 

  Hippie Movement: The expression was further popularized by the hippie movement of the 1960s.