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Comment on The effects of the EU’s Cohesion Policy in ~finance
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Comment on The effects of the EU’s Cohesion Policy in ~finance
CptBluebear Link ParentThey in this case refers to the Brexit/Polexit/and-other-exit-crowds. Admittedly that heist thing was more of a joke, the paragraph after was not. I don't see it happening in the short term...They in this case refers to the Brexit/Polexit/and-other-exit-crowds. Admittedly that heist thing was more of a joke, the paragraph after was not.
I don't see it happening in the short term either, and it'd be ruinous for anyone attempting an EU exit. Britain is in the FO stage of FA and it's not good.
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Comment on The effects of the EU’s Cohesion Policy in ~finance
CptBluebear LinkFrustratingly, some of those that have benefitted from the Cohesion Policy are now murmuring about leaving. Poland has a rather significant anti-EU movement. I always thought they were the dummies...Frustratingly, some of those that have benefitted from the Cohesion Policy are now murmuring about leaving. Poland has a rather significant anti-EU movement. I always thought they were the dummies but that's a pretty nifty heist they're pulling.
I'd be livid if they did decide to leave. Livid. Profit for more than a decade and a half through my country's contribution and then after reaching the point you're no longer eligible for the funding just tell everyone to go fuck themselves.
It's fuck you got mine on a continental scale.
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Comment on New Zealand has a new official language — English in ~society
CptBluebear Link Parent🤦 I just knew it. Such a simple, harmless quote out of context. I just knew, in my bones or something, it was said by someone reprehensible.🤦 I just knew it. Such a simple, harmless quote out of context. I just knew, in my bones or something, it was said by someone reprehensible.
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Comment on New Zealand has a new official language — English in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentI agree. There's no real harm in making it official and the rhetoric that it's a waste of time make it seem like this will cost hundreds of work hours when I don't think that's true. This quote,...I agree. There's no real harm in making it official and the rhetoric that it's a waste of time make it seem like this will cost hundreds of work hours when I don't think that's true.
the purpose of the “short, straightforward bill” is to “recognize in legislation what has long been assumed in New Zealand. Namely, that English is an official language of our country.”
This quote, while I'm sure someone will tell me that politician is a racist hack, is fairly mundane when taken at face value.
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Comment on Is there a way to filter out everything posted by a user? in ~tildes
CptBluebear Link Parent~LGBT and to an extent ~women too. Occasionally I peruse those groups because I can only learn from different experiences but then catch myself right before hitting post remembering where I am and...~LGBT and to an extent ~women too. Occasionally I peruse those groups because I can only learn from different experiences but then catch myself right before hitting post remembering where I am and see that maybe as a cis male I don't need to weigh in with my opinion as it likely doesn't reflect what the intended demographic experiences.
That's not to say my opinions couldn't hold value in those discussions, but perhaps I'm not the one that should speak first or from a place of authority.
This isn't meant as a shoulder pat to myself but to illustrate I often see the opposite in those two groups, which can be invalidating or sometimes outright hostile towards the folks in those groups that benefit from having their space. Aggressively marking as malicious is the best we have and I know bans aren't infrequent (relatively speaking) but there is still a rough edge I don't see being solved.
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Comment on US general warns he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel amid Iran war in ~society
CptBluebear (edited )Link ParentPAC1 and a smattering of PAC2 most likely. The current iteration of the Patriot is the PAC3-MSE which is an upgraded PAC3. PAC1 launched (heh) in 1991 and was the same year Israel received them....PAC1 and a smattering of PAC2 most likely. The current iteration of the Patriot is the PAC3-MSE which is an upgraded PAC3.
PAC1 launched (heh) in 1991 and was the same year Israel received them. It's probably not a bet I'll lose the house on if I say Israel upgraded along the way. Their first use was in 2014. That's a long time to keep PAC1s in storage.
For reference, Ukraine received PAC2s.
@Kerry56: As far as I know, Israel receives a... Let's call it a stipend, from the US that Israel can use to buy materiel from the US arsenal. Basically it's an American subsidy for its own defense industry. While it probably happens too, the main deal isn't that Israel just gets some arms for free, though really that's a distinction with no difference.
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Comment on Would you eat "Casu Marzu," Sardinia's famous maggot infested cheese? in ~food
CptBluebear Link ParentYou're right on the money. The mention of aspik wasn't accidental, such substances make me heave and are a crime against humanity. Only one of those is true. Unrelated, for some reason I never...You're right on the money. The mention of aspik wasn't accidental, such substances make me heave and are a crime against humanity. Only one of those is true.
Unrelated, for some reason I never really dry heave.
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Comment on Would you eat "Casu Marzu," Sardinia's famous maggot infested cheese? in ~food
CptBluebear (edited )Link ParentThe colour is definitely a part of it. Yeah again, it's just lizard brain identifying it as spoiled. There's no rational thought in that decision. I already have difficulties with regular eggs...The colour is definitely a part of it. Yeah again, it's just lizard brain identifying it as spoiled. There's no rational thought in that decision. I already have difficulties with regular eggs when they're still runny so it's probably an extension of that dislike.
Salami and prosciutto are fine, though I rarely eat those either but that's more a political conviction than anything else. At any rate, cured meats seem different to me because they retain a somewhat more appetizing look but I have to acknowledge cured meat is much more in line with my European cultural upbringing too. Century eggs are not, so not having been taught they exist until much later in life they simply look unappealing.
As for foods I have had and will never again is anything in aspik. That texture is just revolting.
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Comment on Would you eat "Casu Marzu," Sardinia's famous maggot infested cheese? in ~food
CptBluebear Link ParentThat may very well be and I trust they can't be all that bad considering there's a market for them, but looking at one does something to my lizard brain where it just tells me "no, this is no...That may very well be and I trust they can't be all that bad considering there's a market for them, but looking at one does something to my lizard brain where it just tells me "no, this is no longer food because it has spoiled and might make you sick".
If you'd prepare a dish or a bowl of porridge with a century egg and didn't tell me I'd eat it and may very well like it too. It's really just a mental block based on how they look.
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Comment on Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices in ~finance
CptBluebear Link ParentOf course he'd say that. I'd call it war profiteering but hey comme ci, comme ça. This "attempt to be successful" is nothing more than an accidental price hike, not savvy businessing.In an earnings call on Friday, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods told analysts that windfall taxes are a "misguided policy" that penalizes businesses that attempt to be successful despite the oil industry's volatile booms and busts.
Of course he'd say that. I'd call it war profiteering but hey comme ci, comme ça.
This "attempt to be successful" is nothing more than an accidental price hike, not savvy businessing.
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Comment on Would you eat "Casu Marzu," Sardinia's famous maggot infested cheese? in ~food
CptBluebear Link ParentI wouldn't go out of my way to get some, but if I were offered any I'd eat it. It's just cheese. If there is any food I'd probably politely pass it'd be a century egg. Those genuinely look like...I wouldn't go out of my way to get some, but if I were offered any I'd eat it. It's just cheese.
If there is any food I'd probably politely pass it'd be a century egg. Those genuinely look like they're inedible.
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Comment on Worse on Purpose: a site that tracks which brands are still worth their old reputation and which have been enshittified in ~enviro
CptBluebear Link ParentNext to Makita, Festool is another on the list and I can confirm the high quality (and high price) of the products. Their lime green colour scheme is terrible but the tools are good.Next to Makita, Festool is another on the list and I can confirm the high quality (and high price) of the products. Their lime green colour scheme is terrible but the tools are good.
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Comment on Help selecting a mechanical keyboard in ~comp
CptBluebear Link ParentI wish they had a little more presence but their (relatively) sober design seems to be unpopular compared to your Wootings and Keychrons. Though that's not wholly undeserved by either of those...I wish they had a little more presence but their (relatively) sober design seems to be unpopular compared to your Wootings and Keychrons. Though that's not wholly undeserved by either of those brands, Wooting seems to have stellar service and Keychron is a popular choice for a reason, but Leopold isn't as colourful or personable as either.
That said, Leopold keyboards are for the person that needs an effective and premium made computer peripheral.
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Comment on JAECOO 7 becomes the UK’s best-selling car in 2026 after hitting number one spot in March in ~transport
CptBluebear Link ParentFrom the article. So yeah you're correct, it's not an EV.Customers can choose front- or all-wheel-drive TGDi 1.6-litre petrol, or the range-topping rapid-charging plug-in Super Hybrid System (SHS-P), offering up to 745 miles of range, including 56 miles of EV-only
From the article. So yeah you're correct, it's not an EV.
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Comment on Italy reimposes border controls on Spain after Ceuta migrant surge in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentOnly under exceptional situations and as short as possible. The problem is that they're stretching the definition of "exceptional". Here's a list of currently imposed border controls and their...Only under exceptional situations and as short as possible. The problem is that they're stretching the definition of "exceptional".
Here's a list of currently imposed border controls and their reasoning: List
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Comment on Help selecting a mechanical keyboard in ~comp
CptBluebear LinkAny Leopold keyboard is a premium board. Not sure if they do backlit stuff, but their stuff is indestructible, not that ostentatious (definitely compared to Gamer™️ brands), and come with a...Any Leopold keyboard is a premium board. Not sure if they do backlit stuff, but their stuff is indestructible, not that ostentatious (definitely compared to Gamer™️ brands), and come with a variety sizes and clickyclack options.
I've had my keyboard drink a cup of coffee or two and it's still going strong after almost a decade of near daily use. A good clean and you can't tell it was ever that thirsty. The double shot keys are still pristine and show no sign of wear either. Leopolds are built to last.
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Comment on Italy reimposes border controls on Spain after Ceuta migrant surge in ~society
CptBluebear (edited )Link ParentThat example is rather apt. They're also not allowed to do this. You can't just unilaterally stop abiding by the rules of the Schengen zone. Edit to add: Some nuance, countries can create an...That example is rather apt. They're also not allowed to do this. You can't just unilaterally stop abiding by the rules of the Schengen zone.
Edit to add: Some nuance, countries can create an emergency response to "unforeseen circumstances" that last a month with possible extension to maximum three months. It must be a valid reason and reported to the European Commission.
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Comment on JAECOO 7 becomes the UK’s best-selling car in 2026 after hitting number one spot in March in ~transport
CptBluebear Link ParentThat's undeniably correct. They lured Elon Musk with the possibility of entering the Chinese market and making a kabillion dollars but, like they always do, on the promise of a 50/50 share with a...On the other hand, I suspect China's economic advisors saw that everyone else was slacking on the non-ICE side as a whole and took a gamble thats paid off;
That's undeniably correct. They lured Elon Musk with the possibility of entering the Chinese market and making a kabillion dollars but, like they always do, on the promise of a 50/50 share with a Chinese company and manufacturing it there. Through this China got a running start and presto, five years later they dominate the EV market world wide.
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Comment on JAECOO 7 becomes the UK’s best-selling car in 2026 after hitting number one spot in March in ~transport
CptBluebear Link ParentDenza is BYD's luxury brand no? It's funny because I'd consider a well kitted BYD Seal 6 fairly luxurious. I'm not sure if that's more damning of European car makers or praise for Chinese...Denza Z9GT
Denza is BYD's luxury brand no? It's funny because I'd consider a well kitted BYD Seal 6 fairly luxurious. I'm not sure if that's more damning of European car makers or praise for Chinese automakers.
Either way, for a while now I've been mentioning to my wife that our next car will be a Chinese EV (even if we're not in the market) to get her to agree when the time comes. Solely because I think it's more bang for your buck as a consumer. I drive a VW from 2015 right now which is prime, but as soon as it kicks the bucket I'll switch because their points at the current 2026 VW lineup sucks.
Well the EU can't. And I think we wouldn't want to. If it were done democratically it'd be their choice and I'd accept that, even if I'd feel robbed.
We're not a collection of states, we're a trading bloc of well integrated sovereign nations. Poles have a right to self determination even if that means the ability to poleaxe their own economy by taking the dumbest possible choice and leaving.
I don't see it happening anytime soon with Poland, Britain is a cautionary tale. But Britain is a cautionary tale both ways, it can happen.