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In reply to the discussion: Here's Why Weather Forecasts Have Seemed So Inaccurate Lately [View all]littlemissmartypants
(35,711 posts)20. Social Murder:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_murder
Social murder (translated from the German term sozialer Mord) is a concept used to describe unnatural or premature deaths that occurs due to preventable problems in social, political, or economic systems, rather than the direct violence often associated with murder. The term originally specifically described deaths due to problems stemming from working conditions under capitalism, the term has since expanded to include preventable deaths due to systemic issues other than ones believed to be inherent under capitalism.
The origin of the term social murder is credited to German philosopher Friedrich Engels, who coined the term in 1845 to describe premature, preventable deaths among the English working class. Social murder has since been used by left-wing politicians, journalists, and activists to describe deaths attributed to larger social forces. The term has particularly re-emerged as a popular term in the 21st century, having been used by commentators to describe events such as the Grenfell tower fire, the 2024 Spanish floods, and deaths from UnitedHealth Group's insurance policies.
AKA SLS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shit_life_syndrome
Shit life syndrome (SLS) is a phrase used by physicians in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia for the effect that a variety of poverty or abuse-induced disorders can have on patients.
Social murder (translated from the German term sozialer Mord) is a concept used to describe unnatural or premature deaths that occurs due to preventable problems in social, political, or economic systems, rather than the direct violence often associated with murder. The term originally specifically described deaths due to problems stemming from working conditions under capitalism, the term has since expanded to include preventable deaths due to systemic issues other than ones believed to be inherent under capitalism.
The origin of the term social murder is credited to German philosopher Friedrich Engels, who coined the term in 1845 to describe premature, preventable deaths among the English working class. Social murder has since been used by left-wing politicians, journalists, and activists to describe deaths attributed to larger social forces. The term has particularly re-emerged as a popular term in the 21st century, having been used by commentators to describe events such as the Grenfell tower fire, the 2024 Spanish floods, and deaths from UnitedHealth Group's insurance policies.
AKA SLS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shit_life_syndrome
Shit life syndrome (SLS) is a phrase used by physicians in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia for the effect that a variety of poverty or abuse-induced disorders can have on patients.
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Anything more annoying than leaving the house in shorts and flip-flops and getting caught in the rain?
luv2fly
Wednesday
#1
It matters to me a lot. I don't have a car so I walk about an hour to the grocery store, and part-way home
progree
Wednesday
#4
"I'm not able to predict severe weather with the confidence I normally would. That is extremely concerning."
progree
Wednesday
#8
GOP Mantra - Government is broken. Elect me and I''ll break it more to prove my point
AZLD4Candidate
Wednesday
#12
'leaving the house in shorts and flip flops, only to get caught in an unexpected downpour'
Intractable
Wednesday
#18
The republicans want TO PRIVTIZE weather gathering and reporting. It is part of their long-range plans to.....
usaf-vet
Wednesday
#21
While weather events are becoming more extreme due to climate change, which Trump says is a Chinese hoax.
surfered
Wednesday
#23
Well at least I'm not the only one, the forcasts are either at minute or not ar all
Historic NY
Wednesday
#29