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Comment on US judge to baby: file an asylum application in ~society
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Comment on Why Germany's favorite soda comes in a beer bottle in ~food
CptBluebear Link ParentIt's annoying for the customer, but it means the staff doesn't have to stack a bunch of bottles after closing hours. Sometimes deals with suppliers start from a specific date specified in a...It's annoying for the customer, but it means the staff doesn't have to stack a bunch of bottles after closing hours. Sometimes deals with suppliers start from a specific date specified in a contract.
Though my Dutch brain also thinks it should've just been priced before putting it out. So I understand the reasoning but I don't agree with the practice either.
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Comment on Why Germany's favorite soda comes in a beer bottle in ~food
CptBluebear Link ParentThere is one place in the Netherlands that sells Club Mate and I'm so happy. It's such a good summer alternative to coffee. The only German drink that crossed the border in any significant...There is one place in the Netherlands that sells Club Mate and I'm so happy. It's such a good summer alternative to coffee.
The only German drink that crossed the border in any significant quantity is Fritz Cola (though my favourite rabarberschörle is still somewhat rare).
Point being is that most German drinks are unable to even penetrate the Dutch market. Spezi doesn't exist.
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Comment on What's something that's more challenging for you than it is for others? in ~talk
CptBluebear Link ParentThe job. If it was the mindset it would mean I "solved" the problem of spending so much of my time to work for someone else. At the time I was lucky that I had that job and colleagues that fit my...The job. If it was the mindset it would mean I "solved" the problem of spending so much of my time to work for someone else.
At the time I was lucky that I had that job and colleagues that fit my personality. Though I did purposefully choose this specific job and it worked out. I had three offers pending at the time and I was able to take a step back and choose which one felt more fitting. I chose right.
Now unfortunately, this company restructured about six times in three years so eventually I was part of that cut and I've been looking for something that allows me a similar level of.. acceptance (?) that I'm not always going to be a prime worker bee. My current place of employment is not so I've been looking elsewhere.Though.. all of that is neither here nor there. I'm really good at interviews, but every day I'm getting closer to the starting date is another day of increasing dread. I don't want to do this. I don't want to work for someone else's pocketbook. I have been trying to get into the public sector, because it has more meaning than working for a place that sells random crap, in the hopes that it fills me with some sort of motivation that allows me to work like other people do. Who knows if that'll change things, at this point it's probably habitually ingrained that I refuse to give it my all.
I wish I could give it my all, for the sake of my family more than myself, but it'd be nice to have some sort of stability. -
Comment on US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentA direct result of the US throwing their softpower in the bin. The US already had this. If they asked nicely for more sanctions on Iran or Cuba you'd probably see most of the EU follow along...A direct result of the US throwing their softpower in the bin. The US already had this. If they asked nicely for more sanctions on Iran or Cuba you'd probably see most of the EU follow along without question. That, and more, is now binned and no longer on the table. As per usual with this administration, trying to get the same through force when honey sufficed in the decades prior just has adverse results.
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Comment on US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentI'm also not Canadian nor keep up with most of his national policies, but from what I understand is that Carney with his finance background is doing really well on that front while also being a...I'm also not Canadian nor keep up with most of his national policies, but from what I understand is that Carney with his finance background is doing really well on that front while also being a geopolitical powerhouse. My personal hope is that his speech about middle powers transcends his time in office and lingers long beyond.
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Comment on What's something that's more challenging for you than it is for others? in ~talk
CptBluebear Link ParentBecause sometimes just knowing someone out there feels similar can help, I felt it appropriate to respond and say that I'm like this too. I've had some luck with employment and hit a couple of...I feel like a defective alien because most people seem to be able to cope with employment and I can’t, which brings a lot of uncertainty and instability in my life
Because sometimes just knowing someone out there feels similar can help, I felt it appropriate to respond and say that I'm like this too. I've had some luck with employment and hit a couple of good streaks in a row where I've been able to at least enjoy the presence of colleagues. Ultimately it always feels pointless.
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Comment on US Federal Communications Commission abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies in ~tech
CptBluebear LinkUnfair to slower technologies is farcical. If your business is not viable you should fail. This is just picking winners where there are none. If there is a time and place for "slower" technologies...Unfair to slower technologies is farcical. If your business is not viable you should fail. This is just picking winners where there are none. If there is a time and place for "slower" technologies (and there is) it'll find its place in the market but purposefully handicapping one clearly superior technology is just regressive.
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Comment on What's something that's more challenging for you than it is for others? in ~talk
CptBluebear Link ParentWould an analog to rotation help? 12 is straight and North, 9 is left and West, 3 is right and East. In that case it's not about the direction of the clock but somewhat akin to Cardinal directions...Would an analog to rotation help?
12 is straight and North, 9 is left and West, 3 is right and East. In that case it's not about the direction of the clock but somewhat akin to Cardinal directions instead.
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Comment on US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentIsrael can be manhandled by a NATO sans the US. I'd probably bet on Turkey blapping Israel without any help too. They're the second largest NATO army, trailing just behind the US. There's a risk...Israel can be manhandled by a NATO sans the US. I'd probably bet on Turkey blapping Israel without any help too. They're the second largest NATO army, trailing just behind the US.
There's a risk indeed but NATO is pretty beefy without the US. Especially with the latest rearmament budgets hitting we see a much stronger European NATO branch.
But who knows?
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Comment on US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentI suppose they have little choice? Reuters titles this as "Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation". Marginally better but not by much. Turkish deployment to that...I suppose they have little choice? Reuters titles this as "Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation". Marginally better but not by much.
Turkish deployment to that airbase is unconfirmed and Israel claims they flung missiles because of a violation in a security agreement. Not much to go on other than what the US and Turkey are saying. If Israel does indeed strike NATO allies it'll be a geopolitical suicide by cop moment.
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Comment on Guyana’s oil-driven economy has seen the world’s fastest growth in GDP per capita in recent years in ~finance
CptBluebear Link ParentUnlike all the other South American countries that oil boom until they bust, Guyana does seem to be handling it well by reinvesting the proceeds. Honestly, this is a "time will tell" kind of...Unlike all the other South American countries that oil boom until they bust, Guyana does seem to be handling it well by reinvesting the proceeds.
Honestly, this is a "time will tell" kind of situation.
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Comment on What game are you terrible at? in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentIt was. That's a mid to late area. Those ghosts require special items for you to even have hit them. The intended path is up, to the bell tower.if anyone could enlighten me on whether that was a bad idea I'd appreciate it
It was. That's a mid to late area. Those ghosts require special items for you to even have hit them.
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Comment on Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones - one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentNo worries, seems like a miscommunication both ways.No worries, seems like a miscommunication both ways.
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Comment on Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones - one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentI don't mean the fiber optic webbing, although those areas covered in it are looking mightily eerie they do not function as anti drone netting. I mean anti drone netting placed over roads. Those...I don't mean the fiber optic webbing, although those areas covered in it are looking mightily eerie they do not function as anti drone netting.
I mean anti drone netting placed over roads. Those nets do a fine job keeping drones out but it requires constant upkeep and it's simply not feasible to drone net all vulnerable targets. Ukraine uses it mostly for supply lines as a flat open road is easy to cover and doesn't interfere with anything else.
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Comment on Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones - one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentNetting. There is little else. Entire highways have been covered in anti-drone nets in Ukraine in an attempt to defend their supply lines. Of course, you can plant some PAC-3 interceptors...Netting. There is little else. Entire highways have been covered in anti-drone nets in Ukraine in an attempt to defend their supply lines. Of course, you can plant some PAC-3 interceptors everywhere but shot for shot those make little economic sense.
If there's anything that we learnt from this war is that drones are currently impossible to defend against. Both Ukraine and Russia are actively developing interceptor drones but those are imperfect solutions too.
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Comment on American Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis, urges immediate blood donations in ~health
CptBluebear Link ParentUnrelated to the topic at hand but well wishes to you and your partner.Unrelated to the topic at hand but well wishes to you and your partner.
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Comment on Less than a year on, Microsoft tells Mico to pipe down in ~tech
CptBluebear Link ParentYou have to see just one of his videos to see he's a weirdo. A very privacy focused weirdo, but a weirdo nonetheless. I don't particularly mean that as derision. Some folks are just odd ducks....You have to see just one of his videos to see he's a weirdo. A very privacy focused weirdo, but a weirdo nonetheless.
I don't particularly mean that as derision. Some folks are just odd ducks. Some odd ducks have strange bedfellows.I have no image of the man beyond YouTube. What he does for the right to repair, ownership and privacy on an individual level is undoubtedly positive.
Nevertheless, for some people this knowledge can be a make or break so thanks for the addition. I wouldn't have known otherwise.
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Comment on Less than a year on, Microsoft tells Mico to pipe down in ~tech
CptBluebear Link ParentIf anyone is actually curious, this happened when Louis Rossman (a privacy focused youtuber) made the "Clippy did nothing wrong" slogan a trending thing. With the implementation of so called...If anyone is actually curious, this happened when Louis Rossman (a privacy focused youtuber) made the "Clippy did nothing wrong" slogan a trending thing. With the implementation of so called "helpful" AI assistants that also harvest your data, his idea was to put his banner behind Clippy. Clippy tried to help you without needing anything in return, even if the results weren't all there.
This took traction as a form of soft resistance (though slacktivism probably isn't too far off the mark either) where people would replace their profile pictures with Clippy.
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Comment on Elon Musk on tomatoes in ~food
CptBluebear Link ParentWith a small loan of a million dollars you can do it too!With a small loan of a million dollars you can do it too!
This is a principle law in the Netherlands: the law of reasonability and fairness/equity.
It states that there is an expectation that people and companies treat each other with honesty and fairness, and for the sake of being reasonable it is possible to set aside rules and laws. This example would've been thrown out based on that principle alone. You cannot reasonably expect a baby to file for asylum.
This principle prevents the "law is just because justice is the law" type of rulings.
Does the US not have an equivalent? I'm aware of the political capture of the supreme court so I suppose even if you would challenge this ruling there's no guarantee it would go the other way. But still, nothing of the sort that's able to throw out clearly unreasonable rulings?