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The local Portland chapter of the World Naked Bike Ride group posted, "Emergency World Naked Bike Ride coming up in response to the militarization of our city. Plans are being worked on."

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[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone 182 points 1 week ago (18 children)

Yesss, force the gravy seals to look at peen.

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[–] neuracnu@lemmy.blahaj.zone 167 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 70 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 35 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nobody ever had to say keep Portland weird. We all trust them to keep themselves weird

[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah, Austin started using it because of the immense amount of external pressure to conform to Texas’ otherwise rural conservative mindset, plus the internal pressure from the (again, conservative) state legislature being located there. The motto was a rebellion against that pressure. But Portland hasn’t been historically pressured in the same way.

[–] Triumph@fedia.io 107 points 1 week ago

If ever there has been a time to call for an emergency naked bike ride, this is it.

[–] DioramaOfShit@lemmy.world 49 points 1 week ago

Im not near Portland but will be naked in solidarity

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 49 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Remember male folk you can't be arrested (anyplace I know of anyway) for wearing a speedo and conservatives hate it.

[–] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 44 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (6 children)

depends on the state for women too iirc

[–] BanMe@lemmy.world 39 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I lived in Seattle for a while and got used to the nudity, imagine my sadness moving to Arkansas which bans any public nudity "within view" of the opposite sex (hello gay campgrounds) - but last year I saw a lesbian go topless at Pride and I was SO happy! My straight neighbor made it a point to mention how she didn't care for that, and I'm like, it's our event lady, don't come.

[–] ChihuahuaOfDoom@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Having lived near Seattle most of my life and visiting for any number of festivals, sporting events, visiting family, the zoo, parks, a weekly bocce league, I never once saw a topless woman except for at the solstice parade.

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[–] alt_xa_23@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Red being "ambiguous" and blue being "no" is certainly a choice

[–] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 week ago

one of the decisions of all time

[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Yeah, I had a similar thought. I mean nothing is set in stone with color coding, but there are some pretty clear norms.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Man, I hate these maps. Sure, it's still shaped like the US, but the states are in totally incorrect places. For example, VA is three states in on this map. Functionality is more important than esthetics.

[–] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago

it's better than trying to see what color one of the tiny northeast states are

id argue it is more functional than a normal map lol

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[–] neclimdul@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Check your local laws too. State might be legal, the city might not. For example in Texas it is often illegal or restricted under local ordinances.

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[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 13 points 1 week ago

Remember any folk, the law does not matter to fascists.

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[–] FerretyFever0@fedia.io 32 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Quck question, how uncomfortable is it to ride a bike while naked? Sounds pretty awful. Any accidental castrations?

[–] some_designer_dude@lemmy.world 60 points 1 week ago

If your balls hang low enough to be caught in the chain, you should always tape them up. Otherwise, just keep the seat lubed and it’s not a bad ride.

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How far do your balls hang?

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 week ago

Goddamn Loch Ness monster you ain't gettin no 3'50'' ballsack

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You put underpants on the seat.

[–] MummifiedClient5000@feddit.dk 16 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But how is it a naked bike ride if the bikes aren't naked?

Two words: penny-farthing pettycoats.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 week ago

Just in case ICE comes to kidnap everyone, it would be nice if the bystanders wore extra clothes they could lend the nakies because it's cold in the KKKamps

[–] thatradomguy@lemmy.world 21 points 1 week ago

But we don't have good healthcare here... at least wear sunblock and knee/elbow pads and a helmet.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 19 points 1 week ago

F'Yeah! Portland knows how to weird out, or is that out weird, these weirdos

[–] zarathustra0@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Send arrest photos.

[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (4 children)

This feels good but I don't know that it's a good idea long-term. This may just antagonize the forces the feds send in even further, when they need to be reminded that we're all just Americans. Don't forget the cult deprogramming tactics:

Build rapport and trust. Rebuild your relationship, if it’s broken. If you were the one to break contact, apologize. Reach out and be warm. Remember the good times. Focus on common values and areas you both enjoy (children, pets, music, dancing, fishing, sports). At first, don’t talk about controversial topics. Avoid “hot topics.” Just try to connect with the other person and have positive interactions. Build credibility and sustain positive interaction. Build a long-term relationship based upon respect, compassion, and love.

Do what you can to remove or minimize media that continually indoctrinates to only one point of view. This may only apply to certain types of cult groups. But it may be in the form of social media, videos, or television. You can even agree to make a pact to go on a media fast together. Don’t make this about “them” or “their problem.” Make this a fun thing to do together as a “break.” Be prepared to honor requests on your end.

Ask thought-provoking questions while being warm and curious. Be prepared to listen deeply. You will know if you have listened well if you can repeat back to them what they said. Be humble and open to hearing what they say.

Keep conversations positive, productive, and civil. Never get angry. Stay resourceful. It is better to end the interaction than to say something counter-productive. It is better to return to the conversation at another time, rather than the person cutting off all communication out of anger or fear.

Adopt a general tone of curiosity and interest in their positions. Pretend you’re an impartial counselor. Really try to get inside their beliefs.

Try to connect them with their authentic identity before these extreme beliefs. Remind them of past experiences together. Talk about the connection you once had and how you miss it.

Don’t “tell” them anything. Help them to make discoveries on their own.

Try to get them to look at reality from many different perspectives. This can include many things.

Teach them about indoctrination and mind control. Use examples for which they have no attachment.

Use examples of cult leaders with similar qualities to their group's leader(s) and have conversations about it.

Share feelings and perceptions, not judgments. Use “I feel” statements. Don’t claim to be “right.” Stick to what your perception is when reflecting back to them.

Ask a question and then wait for them to think and respond. Be patient. You do not need to fill silence.

Caution: an abundance of facts won't necessarily help. Do not overwhelm them with information, especially if it attacks the leader or doctrine.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 25 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)
[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago

"My dear, what you are doing is simply idiotic. When you step on the tail of a snake, it will simply bite you. You must cut off its head!" - Woman who lived through Nazi Germany, "The World At War" (1973)

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 8 points 1 week ago (24 children)
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[–] RoidingOldMan@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

This is the sort of protest we needed.

That's it, people! We've reached peak Portland!

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