I cannot have more respect for a person than I have for Billie.

I mean, this unit is Belgian. Here in the Netherlands our southern neighbors are (lovingly) said to be… uh, well… how do I say it? Slightly less wrinklybrained. :p

Jokes aside: This assessment is probably realistic at this very moment; we still very much rely on the USAians for many cloud and AI services. EU is making quite an effort to localize though. Fairly certain the reliance will much decrease. At the same time, it is not realistic to assume we will be able to match the level of technological advancement overseas. Honestly, one might wonder if this is required.

Fairly certain we will be just fine in the long run.

Cheers. I do think it is very important to be far more respectful than he is, what with the stupid autopen BS. It is so tempting to put up a picture of a rotting turd… That is just not the example one should set for the people. :x

Sure, a museum to remember the corruption would be good. Just leave out all identifying information, his name, his visage, nothing about the person and his regime. Only the story.

These people should be forgotten by time. We only need to remember their actions.

Huzzah!

An odd question. Why would being a (single) parent be a defining factor?

I would say it is more about whether you get along with them and if they have their life in order. The rest will follow / become clear in time. Do not think too far ahead.

Interesting and incorrect analysis. Would you like to add some substance, or did you just need to vent?

Okay,. I hope you have all enjoyed venting your emotions on the matter. Empathy is absolutely appreciated. Now going forward, may I set an example here and ask you all to do similar in the future: Include how it could have been handled better.

There are many ways to go at a situation like this. Teach the kids some social skills. Just a few off the top:

• Parenting, social control – kids can speak up and say “yo this is not okay”.
• Own it: We were born naked. We are naked in our clothes, it is all the same. If you have the confidence, say: “Psh, the real thing is MUCH better”.
• Turn it around: “What do you need a fake nude for, can you not get a girl to be naked with you? Pathetic…”
• condescending tone “Aw thanks, you’re thinking about me that much? Cute.” etc.

I understand, not always easy, more so at that age and dependent on personality. This style can be expanded, make it a thing. Nix the bullshx.

Yeah, you are correct. There are several reasons. :)

Co2

Common Sense.

Ask them over for dinner, get to know the guy.

Can we please not name these people all the time and everywhere? I get it, you need to vent, which is fine. Time and place.

Turns out the USA never left the Wild Wild West age.