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Transcontinental Fourway That is all
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18, 2025, directing the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Key Changes Marijuana previously sat in Schedule I alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, indicating no accepted medical use and high abuse potential. Schedule III includes substances like ketamine and anabolic steroids, recognizing moderate abuse potential with accepted medical applications.[aljazeera]
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Anyway thats my observation
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Sex cults have historically clashed with governments when their practices involve coercion, exploitation, or illegal activities like forced labor or child abuse, leading to raids, prosecutions, and standoffs. Notable cases include the Branch Davidians at Waco in 1993, where leader David Koresh’s group faced federal intervention over weapons and child abuse allegations, ending in a deadly siege, and more recent trials like OneTaste, where leaders were convicted of forced labor tied to ritualized sex acts branded as meditation. Key Historical Cases The 1993 Waco siege pitted the Branch Davidians against ATF and FBI agents after reports of illegal firearms and underage marriages; 76 cult members died in a fire during the standoff, fueling debates on government overreach versus protecting vulnerable individuals. OneTaste’s 2025 Brooklyn trial saw founders Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz convicted on forced labor charges, with prosecutors arguing the group’s “orgasmic meditation” coerced employees into unpaid sex work, while defendants claimed First Amendment protections for their beliefs.[courthousenews +3] Legal Tensions Governments intervene when sex cults cross into criminality, such as human trafficking or labor violations, often framing actions as public safety measures rather than religious persecution. Defendants frequently invoke free exercise of religion, as in OneTaste’s appeal alleging jurors were swayed by moral outrage over spiritual practices. Outcomes vary: Waco highlighted negotiation failures and escalation, while modern cases like “Greggy’s Cult” in 2025 involve federal charges for online child exploitation.[justice +1] Broader Patterns These confrontations reflect recurring themes of cult leaders exploiting followers sexually under spiritual guises, prompting raids when evidence of abuse emerges. Public perception often splits, with some viewing government action as tyrannical and others as essential to dismantle coercive structures. Recent examples underscore evolving tactics, from physical compounds to online operations, challenging law enforcement across jurisdictions.[reddit]
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HMX surpasses RDX in explosive power due to its higher detonation velocity (about 9110 m/s vs. 8750 m/s for RDX) and detonation pressure (39 GPa vs. 34 GPa), though their detonation heats remain similar around 5.4 MJ/kg.[tandfonline +1] Stability Comparison HMX exhibits greater thermal stability and density, contributing to lower shock sensitivity in plastic bonded explosives (PBXs), while RDX is slightly more sensitive but still highly stable under normal conditions, unaffected by small arms fire.[pubs.rsc +2] Practical Differences RDX is cheaper and easier to produce, often containing trace HMX as a byproduct, making it preferable for general military uses like C-4; HMX suits high-performance applications requiring maximum energy.[transparencymarketresearch +1]
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Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, known as RDX or cyclonite, has the molecular formula C₃H₆N₆O₆.[webbook.nist +2] Structure Description It forms a symmetric six-membered heterocyclic ring (1,3,5-triazine) with three -CH₂- groups, each bearing a nitro group (-NO₂) attached to the nitrogen atoms, creating a chair-like cyclohexane conformation stabilized by the nitro substituents. The IUPAC name is 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane or hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine.[pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih +2] Visual Representation The structure can be depicted as a cyclohexane ring where alternating carbons and nitrogens each carry a nitro group: N(NO₂)CH₂N(NO₂)CH₂N(NO₂)CH₂ in cyclic form.[sciencemadness +1]
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Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, commonly known as RDX (Research Department Explosive), is a high explosive compound serving as the primary ingredient in C-4 plastic explosive.[wikipedia +1] Chemical Structure RDX features a cyclic structure with three nitro groups attached to a triazine ring, formula C3H6N6O6, appearing as white crystalline solids. It exhibits high brisance and energy output, with detonation velocity around 8,750 m/s at 1.80 g/cm³ density.[info.publicintelligence +1] Properties and Stability Decomposes at 170°C, melts at 204°C, and remains stable at room temperature, burning rather than detonating without a primary explosive initiator; insensitive to small arms fire or shock. About 1.5 times more powerful than TNT by weight.[atsdr.cdc +1] Applications Key component in military munitions, plastic explosives like C-4 (91% RDX), Semtex, and warheads; used in demolition, boosters, and roadside bombs due to its reliability.[taylorandfrancis +2]
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Consists of 91% RDX (cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine) as the main explosive, mixed with 5.3% plasticizer like dioctyl sebacate, 2.1% polyisobutylene binder, and 1.6% mineral oil for malleability resembling modeling clay.[wikipedia +2] Key Properties Extremely insensitive to shocks, gunfire, fire, or microwaves; requires a detonator’s shockwave for initiation, achieving detonation velocity of about 8,092 m/s. Nominal density is 1.73 g/cm³ with high brisance for cutting steel beams using 680-910g in thin sheets.[everything.explained +1] Military Applications Employed in breaching, cratering, mine-clearing line charges, and Claymore mines; molds easily to direct blasts precisely.[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih +1]
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Developed by Barrett Firearms in the 1980s as the first shoulder-fired .50 BMG semi-auto rifle, it uses a short-recoil system where the barrel and bolt recoil together before unlocking. Effective range exceeds 1,800 meters for anti-personnel or materiel targets like vehicles.[youtube +2]
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Key Specifications Weighs 32.7 lbs (14.8 kg) with a 29-inch barrel, 57-inch overall length, and 10-round detachable magazine. Features a 1:15 twist rate, flip-up iron sights, and a large muzzle brake to manage extreme recoil from the powerful .50 BMG round.[sportsmans +2]
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I like women serial killers…. from a distance…
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No, radiation from repeated flying does not cause people to become “stupid,” as frequent air travel exposes passengers to low levels of cosmic ionizing radiation that fall well below thresholds for cognitive impairment. Radiation Exposure Levels Commercial flights expose passengers to about 0.003-0.005 millisieverts (mSv) per hour due to cosmic rays, higher at cruising altitudes above 30,000 feet. Frequent flyers, like business travelers or crew, might accumulate 1-5 mSv annually—comparable to a chest CT scan but far less than the 50 mSv yearly occupational limit for radiation workers. This is orders of magnitude below doses linked to neurological effects (typically >500 mSv acute or cumulative high-LET radiation from space-like particles). Effects on Cognition No human studies show IQ decline, memory loss, or reduced intelligence from aviation radiation; crew members flying thousands of hours show no elevated cognitive deficits beyond age-related changes. Animal models of galactic cosmic rays (relevant to space, not aviation) suggest potential hippocampal impacts at much higher doses (e.g., 0.5+ Gy equivalents), but aviation’s low-dose, low-LET exposure lacks evidence of synaptic plasticity harm or “stupidity.” Risk Comparison Everyday sources like radon or medical imaging pose similar or greater risks without cognitive links. Shielding by the aircraft fuselage and Earth’s magnetic field minimizes exposure, and regulatory bodies like the FAA monitor crew doses without flagging brain function concerns. Lifestyle factors (jet lag, stress) more plausibly explain any perceived “flying stupidity” than radiation.
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Discwimination is when big people awe mean to othew people cuz dey wook diffewent ow have diffewent cowows ow giwls ow boys. It’s bad, wike not sha-wing toys! Diwect Bad Diwect is when dey say “no you cuz you gwirl!” Ow “no bwack kid pway hewe!” Dat’s supew mean and not faiw. Indiwect Bad Indiwect is twicky, wike a wule dat says “evewybody jump high to pway,” but some kids can’t cuz dey smol ow have owwies on wegs. Puts dem out anyway! Why No-No It makes hearts sad and tummy ouchies fwom stwess. We aww pway nice togethew!
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Sex cults typically operate with structured hierarchies disguised as spiritual or self-improvement organizations, featuring charismatic leaders who plan recruitment, indoctrination, and exploitation through “collateral” (e.g., explicit photos or vows) to ensure compliance. They intermingle with the judicial system via legal fronts like LLCs or nonprofits for legitimacy, aggressive lawsuits against defectors (SLAPP suits), and recruitment of influential lawyers or officials who delay investigations or portray activities as consensual.[mcolaw +1] Organizational Plans Leaders like Keith Raniere of NXIVM outlined multi-level schemes: pyramid-like recruitment via seminars, inner circles (e.g., DOS “slaves”) for sexual servitude, and escalation from “ethical” vows to branding/abuse, all documented in playbooks to maintain deniability. Warren Jeffs’ FLDS used religious bylaws for polygamous marriages and child control, with succession plans to perpetuate authority even from prison.[humanrightsresearch +2] Judicial Intermingling Groups file vexatious litigation to bankrupt critics (NXIVM sued journalists), exploit free speech defenses (e.g., First Amendment for “religious” sex rites), and lobby for lax oversight—Raniere’s allies stalled probes for years via claims of voluntary participation. RICO charges eventually pierced veils, treating cults as criminal enterprises, but early delays stem from members’ coerced testimonies and judicial reluctance to label activities non-consensual.[bbc +2] Vulnerabilities Exposed Prosecutions succeed via defectors’ evidence (e.g., NXIVM’s 2019 convictions for trafficking), highlighting how plans crumble under forensic accounting of finances or digital trails, underscoring need for anti-coercion laws beyond consent-based defenses.[wikipedia +1]
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Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably explicitly because of a protected characteristic like race, gender, or disability. Indirect discrimination happens when a neutral policy or practice disproportionately disadvantages a group sharing a protected trait, even without intent.[ojs.lib.uwo +1] Key Differences Direct discrimination targets the protected characteristic openly—for instance, refusing to hire women due to their gender—making it harder to justify legally, as no objective defense applies in most jurisdictions. Indirect discrimination involves facially neutral rules, such as requiring full-time work that burdens caregivers (often women), but allows justification if the policy pursues a legitimate aim proportionately.[arxiv +3] Legal Tests Courts assess direct cases via comparator evidence: would the person have been treated better without the trait? Indirect requires proving disparate impact, then the defender showing necessity and no less discriminatory alternative. EU law exemplifies this, fining indirect even accidental bias if unjustified.[semanticscholar +1]
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Discrimination involves unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics like race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. It manifests as direct bias, indirect policies with unequal impacts, or systemic barriers embedded in institutions.[study] Core Types Racial discrimination treats people unfavorably due to ethnicity or skin color, often seen in hiring or policing disparities. Gender discrimination affects opportunities based on sex or identity, such as wage gaps or harassment. Ageism targets the young or elderly, while disability discrimination excludes those with impairments from access or accommodations.[robertsmith +1] Legal Frameworks U.S. laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit it in employment, housing, and public services, with agencies like the EEOC enforcing protections. Intersectional forms compound biases, as when race and gender overlap, demanding nuanced remedies.[study] Psychological Effects Victims experience stress, reduced self-esteem, and health issues like hypertension, while perpetrators may justify actions via stereotypes. Addressing it requires awareness training and policy reforms.[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih]
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Drug-sex cults, often involving psychoactive substances to induce altered states during sexual rituals, blend elements of high-control groups with addiction-like dynamics. These fringe groups exploit vulnerability through love-bombing, isolation, and chemical disinhibition to foster dependency, mirroring broader cult tactics but amplified by drugs’ neurological impact.[articles2.icsahome +1] Defining Features Such cults typically center on charismatic leaders promising transcendence via entheogens (e.g., MDMA, GHB) paired with group sex, targeting isolated individuals seeking belonging or escape—often those with prior addictions or trauma. Rituals escalate from “honeymoon” euphoria to coercion, with drugs rewiring reward pathways akin to substance use disorders, leading to tolerance, withdrawal, and “addiction switching” where sex replaces other highs.[mylittlebird +3] Psychological Risks Members exhibit high psychiatric comorbidity: anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and neuroticism predate involvement, but chemsex intensifies dissociation, psychosis risk, and trauma bonding via dopamine surges and serotonin depletion. Leader manipulation leverages Cluster-B traits (narcissism) for control, eroding autonomy like in mainstream cults but with heightened STI, overdose, and suicidal ideation dangers.[scholarworks.waldenu +3] Real-World Examples Historical cases like NXIVM incorporated sex and coercion without routine drugs, while modern chemsex networks in urban MSM communities function cult-like via apps and parties, lacking formal structure but sharing isolation and escalation. No “benign” variants exist; all prioritize control over consent, demanding exit therapies like those for cults or SUD.[amenclinics +2]
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No clear distinction exists between “good” and “bad” cults in psychological classifications, as the term “cult” typically denotes high-control groups with manipulative traits regardless of intent. Evaluations rely on behavioral criteria like leader authority, member autonomy, and harm potential rather than moral labels.[cultrecovery101 +1] Defining Traits Cults exhibit common red flags: charismatic leaders demanding unquestioning loyalty, suppression of dissent via shunning or thought control, financial exploitation, and us-versus-them isolation from outsiders. “Bad” cults amplify harm through abuse, violence, or illegal acts (e.g., Jonestown mass suicide), while even “good” ones erode independence via love-bombing followed by control.[markvicente +3] Classification Criteria Psychologists use models like BITE (Behavior, Information, Thought, Emotion control) to assess danger: high manipulation scores indicate “bad” dynamics fostering dependency. Leader pathology, often Cluster-B traits (narcissism, psychopathy), predicts toxicity, blurring lines as seemingly benign groups evolve harmfully.[scholarworks.waldenu +2] Implications No cult is inherently “good” long-term; exit risks trauma bonding or stigma. Healthy alternatives prioritize voluntary participation, transparency, and critical thinking.[verywellmind +1]
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Primary Interventions Exit counseling reactivates the neocortex through intellectual discussions of cult practices versus beliefs, distinguishing it from coercive deprogramming by prioritizing free will and family involvement. SIA builds on this by fostering dual-identity awareness—cult self versus authentic self—via critical questioning and empowerment tools, addressing pre-cult vulnerabilities without force.[freedomofmind +1] Trauma-Focused Therapies Self-compassion practices, mindfulness, and affect regulation target PTSD-like symptoms from cult trauma, promoting self-reflection to interrupt triggered dysregulation and rebuild neural integration. Sensorimotor psychotherapy and internal family systems help process dissociated states, reducing amygdala-driven fear responses ingrained by rituals and leader dependency.[icsahome] Long-Term Recovery Follow-up counseling integrates experiences for growth, using curiosity-driven exploration (“What’s interesting here?”) to dismantle self-alienation and enhance resilience against undue influence. These approaches yield stronger post-cult functioning by reinstating prefrontal control over limbic conditioning.[articles1.icsahome +1]
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Cults employ psychological techniques that can rewire neural pathways, fostering dependency and suppressing critical thinking through repeated conditioning.[religiousharmrecovery +1] Core Mechanisms High-control groups use operant and classical conditioning—rooted in Skinner and Pavlov’s work—to reward compliance with praise or inclusion while punishing doubt via isolation, shame, or sleep deprivation, strengthening amygdala-driven fear responses over prefrontal cortex reasoning. Repetitive rituals like chanting or thought-stopping mantras create circular logic, isolating members from external realities and pruning neural connections for independent analysis.[tedxproject.wordpress +3] Neurological Impacts Prolonged exposure disrupts emotional processing, trapping negative feelings and promoting trauma-like states by hindering vertical (emotion-reason) and horizontal (contextual) brain integration. Leader worship mimics attachment bonds, overloading the brain with fear-guilt cycles that favor obedience, akin to meme-like idea viruses altering behavior.[articles2.icsahome +2] Recovery Pathways Deprogramming leverages neuroplasticity via mindfulness, which reduces amygdala hyperactivity and rebuilds prefrontal function, alongside recognizing cognitive dissonance to restore agency. Safe environments enable story-sharing, fostering reintegration without coercion.[columbia +2]