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@BuildingMyLEGOs @Target @AskTarget Imagine posting this for internet points instead of just doing a return through customer service. But you're a grown man building lego sets so it makes sense.

Hey @Target @AskTarget this is unacceptable

@McJuggerNuggets It should feel shameful. You deserve to be judged. This is demonic.

This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21. The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided. I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley. She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained. Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000. When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed. Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism): 50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective. I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life. The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk. We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21. This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast. You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change. To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward. As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice. It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome. Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️

Gret to be back from another day of Teams calls at the office.

So, how are deportations going? Have we all just accepted that wasn't ever really going to be a thing?

@Keir_Starmer How much prison time did the knife get?

This an awful, shocking case. Henry’s loved ones have gone through the trauma of a long trial and endured Henry's killer making up appalling claims about their son who was thoughtful, kind and deeply loved. It is right that the IOPC is investigating the police’s response to his senseless murder. And we must end the cycle of tragedy by tackling the horror of knife crime. Henry’s family, friends, his university and the city of Southampton will continue to feel his loss, and our thoughts will always be with them.

Manager: I received your resignation letter this morning. Employee: Yes. Manager: You've only been here a week. What happened? Employee: It's my son. Manager: Your son? Employee: The doctors say he only has a few months to live. Manager: I'm so sorry. Employee: He's been battling a terminal illness for four years. Manager: That must be incredibly difficult. Employee: I took this job to help with the bills. Manager: Then why resign now? Employee: Because if he only has a few months left, I want to spend every minute I can with him. Manager: I understand. Employee: I can't focus on work right now. Manager: What if we let you work from home? Employee: Thank you, but I don't want to divide my attention between work and my son. Manager: So you want to step away completely? Employee: Yes. Manager: Then your position will be here when you're ready to come back. Employee: Really? Manager: Absolutely. And we'd like to help with some of the expenses as well. Employee: Thank you. I don't know what to say. Four months later...

I haven’t moved on from the Karmelo Anthony fundraiser. They donated half a million as a reward for killing a white kid. Zero evidence or reason to think it was “self defense,” and they didn’t care. It was a reward for killing a white kid. I’ll never forget it. Neither should you

@MeatSauce1 Burnsville would like a word.

The maple grove Costco is the 7th circle of Hell

You can crash your yard's mosquito population without spraying a single chemical with a Mosquito Bucket of Doom. Fill a 5-gallon bucket about two-thirds with water. Drop in a handful of grass clippings, leaves, or hay. Let it sit for a day, then drop in a Bti dunk (also called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, sold at any hardware store as "mosquito dunks," about $10 for six). Mosquitoes are powerfully attracted to fermenting water and will lay their eggs in your bucket. Bti is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that produces a toxin that kills mosquito, blackfly, and fungus gnat larvae only. This method doesn't harm bees, butterflies, fireflies, fish, frogs, birds, pets, or people. BTI dunks are EPA-approved for organic use and safe in animal water troughs and birdbaths. One dunk lasts about 30 days. Top off the water as it evaporates. Cover with 1/2-in Mesh Hardware Cloth to prevent animals from getting trapped and put the bucket somewhere shady where pets and kids won't get into it. The bucket becomes a mosquito magnet and a dead end. Compare that to fogging the entire yard with pyrethroids, which kills every insect in it, including the predators that eat mosquitoes. Doug Tallamy's Homegrown National Park has been running the "Mosquito Bucket Challenge" since 2021. The more buckets in a neighborhood, the bigger the dent. One bucket per yard is a great start.

@Hazeludw I've seen what it's like outside of my house. No thanks.

YOU GUYS WOULD BE SURPRISED AT HOW MANY PEOPLE JUST SIT IN THEIR HOUSE. THAT’S IT. THAT’S THEIR LIFE.

@jamestalarico By "radicalized white men" you mean the ones who wear dresses and call themselves women, right?

Black Americans in a church. Mexican Americans in a store. Asian Americans in a spa. Radicalized white men are the greatest domestic terrorist threat in our country.

@Mr_Husky1 You understand you have to actually take care of a vegetable garden, right?

Ok hear me out. What if everyone secretly planted fruit and vegetable seeds in our local parks. That way we’d all have free fruit and vegetables, especially the homeless. Just a thought.

@MattWalshBlog People used to fawn over children the way they now fawn over dogs. Cultural decay.

It's insane that we're constantly having this conversation about whether kids should be allowed in restaurants etc, meanwhile people bring their dogs everywhere. We now live in a society where dogs are more welcome in public than human children. It's psychotic.

@TheDemocrats LOL. That piece of meat is bigger than his forearm.

November, here we come.

As an unrepentant Romney voter, I’ll say this: the time has come to join the side you’re on. If you’re a staid, upper-middle class, educated man who values civic virtue, your place (and mine) is with the Democrats.

@Wigglezngigglez I'll never stop yearning

Do you ever just crave something that doesn’t exist anymore?

@Cantrushit Employers have all the leverage in this economy. It's less about remote vs office - for the right talent they'll let you do whatever you want. For the rest of us, they force compliance with stupid shit and if we don't - fired for cause (and they save money on severance).

Why are boomers hellbent on getting rid of remote work?

@ma1ybe People willing to murder their babies in the womb are still willing to murder them after they are born, too.

Hot take but we literally tried to warn you that this is what happens when abortion access isn’t accessible.

@sama Unemployment

what problem do you most hope AI will solve in the future? maybe we can help!

@gov_fails It's not that they don't believe you, it's that they believe "deserve" to eat out regardless of how poor they are because they thi k their lives are so much harder than anyone else who has ever lived.

I love how X in the last couple of days has turned into older generations showing younger generations how they can make good food at home for way less than eating or ordering out... ... and how the younger generations are like, "No, I don't believe you." And then you show them, and they still don't believe you. Good times.