Working It Out

We're supposed to help ourselves - do for ourselves - fend for ourselves - but Republicans have been busy bitching about "moochers", while trying pretty hard to make it so we can't get together with like-minded neighbors to do things that help us.

And, of course, Republicans haven't been shy about helping themselves, amiright? (sorry)

And BTW, in a democracy, the people are the government - at least in this democracy - that's what it says right up front there in the Constitution.

So we're the government, and Republicans have spent years telling us we should hate the government, and not trust the government, and fuck the gubmint - seems like they don't really like us. Why should we keep them around?

Makes a lot more sense once you look at it from slightly metaphoric angle:

Signs of an Abusive Relationship
While every abusive relationship will involve different methods of control, the underlying themes are the same. An abusive relationship will involve one party using their power over the other party to prevent them from doing anything except what the abusive person wants. Here are some of the signs to watch out for:

Communication Monitoring

People who are abusive may try to monitor your communication with other people. They may ask to read your texts and emails, log into your devices without permission, or even install tracking software to keep tabs on your social life. They will frequently use this against you later.

Isolation

Abusive partners also commonly isolate the people they abuse. The abusive person may spread lies about you, or they may try to convince you that your family and friends don’t actually like you. Either way, the goal is to cut off your support systems that could otherwise help you leave the relationship.

Financial Control

In some abusive relationships, the abusive party will work to remove their partner’s control over their own finances. This is intended to make it harder for the abused person to leave the relationship. The abusive person may cut off your access to your accounts, hide information about your financial situation, or try to make you quit your job.

Coercion

Another common tactic of abuse is to force you to do things you don’t want to do, whether through begging, threats, force, or emotional manipulation. This can include sexual activities, but it can also include any other behavior you do not want to do. Abusive people may also use coercion to keep you in the relationship if you try to leave.

Emotional Manipulation

One of the most common types of abuse is emotional abuse. This can include:

• Insulting you
• Humiliating you in front of others
• Making you feel like you’re “crazy”
• Calling you names
• Making you feel guilty for normal activities

Healthy relationships involve both partners building each other up. Abusive relationships involve one party tearing the other down.

Physical Violence

Finally, physical violence is the most well-known sign of an abusive relationship. If your partner ever hits you or hurts you in any way, your relationship is likely abusive.

How To Get Out Of An Abusive Relationship.