@MisterIneffable That is really sad. I live in the UAE which is home to more than 200 nationalities, many of the residents here come from developing countries and even conflict zones. I’ve never seen toothpaste or any grocery item locked behind glass.
@DedWhaleson This is highly disturbing and reminiscent of scenes in a conflict zone or the post-USSR era, I challenge anyone to explain to me what societal benefit we receive from allowing this type of behaviour.
@ionebelarra En serio, la estrategia política de hacer demagogia se les va de las manos. Ucranianos: mujeres y niños que huyen de una guerra real. Turistas: vienen por tiempo limitado y dejan riqueza. Ilegales: no aportan nada, no huyen de nada, cuestan dinero, restan bienestar y seguridad.
@Intelshadowop2 I vaguely remember something about this being a Tamil religious festival. I believe the devotees enter a spiritual induced psychosis / trance.
@aporia9n I’m European and my perfect work / life balance is spending summers back in Europe for holidays and then coming back to 🇦🇪 fully focused on my business.
@Jason0924_@YINJIAOKING@swyxy4484 Failing to pay for a service provided under harsh or stigmatized conditions is a unique low, violating even the most basic rules of transactional fairness.
@agent_schrader@I_Skream This is the moment the “I don’t feel anything” part of the night becomes “I’m feeling it now” brought to you by Future - Kenny Larkin Remix.