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  1. Comment on What do you look forward to in your week? in ~talk

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    Amen. I too wished to list coffee, but I thought it would be too trivial. Morning coffee time is my sacred time of day, and in no way can it be bad.

    Amen. I too wished to list coffee, but I thought it would be too trivial. Morning coffee time is my sacred time of day, and in no way can it be bad.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Editorial cartoon: Sept. 29, 2018 - The newest piece from award-winning artist Bruce MacKinnon in ~misc

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    Oh, yes, I understand that. In this case, they are not attempting to seat a totally unsuitable candidate despite the aspersions. But overall, they definitely earn being the hand keeping Justice...

    Oh, yes, I understand that. In this case, they are not attempting to seat a totally unsuitable candidate despite the aspersions. But overall, they definitely earn being the hand keeping Justice from her scales. To the extent that it could be argued as one of the reasons we are here in the first place. I realize it would dilute the direct meaning of the work.

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  3. Comment on Editorial cartoon: Sept. 29, 2018 - The newest piece from award-winning artist Bruce MacKinnon in ~misc

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    Thank you for posting this, it is really succinct and disturbing. Apart from the image giving me a sick feeling in my stomach, I guess I mainly wonder why there isn't a donkey on one cuff, too,...

    Thank you for posting this, it is really succinct and disturbing.
    Apart from the image giving me a sick feeling in my stomach, I guess I mainly wonder why there isn't a donkey on one cuff, too, because the Democratic Party has a lot to answer for, too.
    Despite the fact that I am sure the Dems are really only using this shameful clown and his brutal antics to turn out their vote, it is still a darkly disturbing truth about our culture and civilization that justice, especially justice that concerns women and the poor, is so wholly perverted and shabby at best.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Is anyone interested in doing a Black Mirror rewatch and discussion? in ~tv

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    I am in! Keep me posted. I have been wanting to rewatch it.

    I am in! Keep me posted. I have been wanting to rewatch it.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~misc

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    This is wildly amazing. I admire the level of commitment.

    This is wildly amazing. I admire the level of commitment.

  6. Comment on The Bariba Sound 1970-1976 by Orchestre Super Borgou De Parakou in ~music

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    This is awesome. Thanks!

    This is awesome. Thanks!

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  7. Comment on Peterson’s complaint in ~humanities

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    That was awesome. I forgot how much I love her.

    That was awesome. I forgot how much I love her.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Peterson’s complaint in ~humanities

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    That's funny! I was just complaining to a group of people unfamiliar with why she is so reviled that, even if you agree with her philosophy, her novels are truly painful to get through!

    That's funny! I was just complaining to a group of people unfamiliar with why she is so reviled that, even if you agree with her philosophy, her novels are truly painful to get through!

    3 votes

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  11. Comment on Peterson’s complaint in ~humanities

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    Yes, I find her writing very funny. I came late to the Peterson phenomena, but as I understand it, her analysis is close to the mark. A strange bird, or a cynical opportunist (Anne Coulter?).

    Yes, I find her writing very funny. I came late to the Peterson phenomena, but as I understand it, her analysis is close to the mark. A strange bird, or a cynical opportunist (Anne Coulter?).

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Peterson’s complaint in ~humanities

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    "There’s no use debating a feeling. It’s time to change how we engage with Jordan Peterson."

    "There’s no use debating a feeling. It’s time to change how we engage with Jordan Peterson."

    3 votes

  14. Comment on What tea are yall drinking today? in ~food

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  16. Comment on Tipping in the 21st century? Arguments for. Arguments against. in ~talk

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    Amen. Waiting on tables/foodservice isn't the best way to make a living: essentially, you are someone's temporary servant, but, you also have another boss (the restaurant). It can totally suck....

    Amen.

    Waiting on tables/foodservice isn't the best way to make a living: essentially, you are someone's temporary servant, but, you also have another boss (the restaurant). It can totally suck. And it usually does, for most folk, sadly.

    If you want to make someone's day, over-tip them. Especially if they are working hard and very pleasant. It is very hard work, on the body and on the soul.

    Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of people in difficult workplaces-- the kitchen staff are killing it, too, usually, and underpaid for it. But, at least in the U.S., because of the rules around tipped employees, restaurants pay them less, so a tip is part of a server's wage.

    I try to always overtip, just to make up for the asshats, skinflints, ignorant, and also just to make people feel good. It's a nice thing to feel another human being, especially a stranger, is just plain being kind and appreciative.

    4 votes

  17. Comment on Canadian Geographic's indigenous people's atlas - History of residential schools in ~humanities.history

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    Yes, as I understand it, the outcry from activists and the public brought it about. I am not Canadian, but I love your podcasts and the CBC in general, so I have a bit of accrued knowledge, but...

    Yes, as I understand it, the outcry from activists and the public brought it about. I am not Canadian, but I love your podcasts and the CBC in general, so I have a bit of accrued knowledge, but very incomplete.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on What tea are yall drinking today? in ~food

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    There's a very good rooibos & honeybush tea under Trader Joe's label, not sure what the actual producer's name is. I have one in the afternoon, hot or over ice. You could add to it, but it is a...

    There's a very good rooibos & honeybush tea under Trader Joe's label, not sure what the actual producer's name is. I have one in the afternoon, hot or over ice. You could add to it, but it is a touch sweet on its own. It's very affordable, and very relaxing.

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Canadian Geographic's indigenous people's atlas - History of residential schools in ~humanities.history

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    Thank you for this very informative and comprehensive post. I knew only a little about this terrible issue. I agree, a ~history would be great for this kind of long-form post.

    Thank you for this very informative and comprehensive post. I knew only a little about this terrible issue.
    I agree, a ~history would be great for this kind of long-form post.

    4 votes

  20. Comment on What is your go-to never-failing joke? in ~talk

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    What did the scarf say to the hat? You go on ahead, I'll hang around here. But I only tell jokes to little kids😁

    What did the scarf say to the hat?

    You go on ahead, I'll hang around here.

    But I only tell jokes to little kids😁

    8 votes