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  1. Comment on US election results (other than presidential) thread in ~society

  2. Comment on Thinking out loud: A US service to help you move to where your vote will count the most in ~society

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    This somewhat reminds me of a similar tool developed in the UK this past election with the sole purpose to vote out the tories. You enter where you live and it tells you the best candidate to vote...

    This somewhat reminds me of a similar tool developed in the UK this past election with the sole purpose to vote out the tories. You enter where you live and it tells you the best candidate to vote for to fulfill that purpose.

    In the US, can't you just focus on the swing states as a whole since they are ran like senate races? I know exceptions are in Nebraska and Maine since they split their electoral votes.

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  3. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I just finished How to Interpret the Constitution by Cass R. Sunstein. As dense as it was I cannot imagine it being any more simplified to detriment. It was very informative, and while I...

    I just finished How to Interpret the Constitution by Cass R. Sunstein. As dense as it was I cannot imagine it being any more simplified to detriment. It was very informative, and while I definitely don't have a constitutional interpretation theory I subscribe to, I definitely know what I do not subscribe to. The author makes his biases upfront and does a good job getting diverse opinions in.

    I just started Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott and am very intrigued by his ecological framing so far. It is not what I expected from the summary but I think it is effective for the points he has made early in the book.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Introducing the Light Phone III in ~tech

  5. Comment on Introducing the Light Phone III in ~tech

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    I also looked at the punkt but just wasn't a fan of the numpad typing. Dumbphones in general seem to be at a point of each one having some good features but missing others. The Light Phone 3 has 6...

    I also looked at the punkt but just wasn't a fan of the numpad typing. Dumbphones in general seem to be at a point of each one having some good features but missing others. The Light Phone 3 has 6 gigs of ram and 128gb of storage, if there is a device to have signal this would certainly be it. Fingers crossed

  6. Comment on Introducing the Light Phone III in ~tech

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    Ive been using the Light Phone II full-time for two years now and am pretty excited about this new product. My current phone still works great and I don't plan on switching soon, but seeing the...

    Ive been using the Light Phone II full-time for two years now and am pretty excited about this new product. My current phone still works great and I don't plan on switching soon, but seeing the unique camera and the fact that is can be opened makes me hopeful. Repairability is my only gripe with the current model, although I haven't had any reason to open it up yet. Battery is still going strong!

    Like others on this thread I must mention the price tag.. holy moly. I think they will quickly realize that $800 is an insane asking price. I personally think $400 (even $450) would be a reasonable full retail price for what you're getting. I hope this model supports Signal

    3 votes

  7. Looking for songs that include recordings of commentary

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    Just for a better example of what I'm talking about, Brett Favre by Slow Pulp is an intro song to their ep that has instrumentals playing over commentators from a football game. I'm curious if...

    Just for a better example of what I'm talking about, Brett Favre by Slow Pulp is an intro song to their ep that has instrumentals playing over commentators from a football game. I'm curious if there are other songs out there that are similar.

    10 votes

  8. Comment on Non-fictional books about getting to know emotions? in ~books

  9. Comment on Tell me about your weird religious beliefs in ~humanities

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    Many see it as similar to Naturalism, and some see it as just atheism, but my beliefs generally align with Pantheism. Quite frankly, I haven't taken the time to flesh out what I entirely believe...

    Many see it as similar to Naturalism, and some see it as just atheism, but my beliefs generally align with Pantheism. Quite frankly, I haven't taken the time to flesh out what I entirely believe when it comes to spirituality/religion, but I do know what I feel and what I've experienced.
    I believe balance with the natural world and honoring it in your own way is a form of prayer and brings you closer to God, if you want to call them that. I believe this expands into community, and service to your community is a responsibility we all have to each other. While I do not believe in the magic that some pagans practice, I do believe that the things humans do have a spiritual impact on a place.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 29 in ~news

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    Absolutely. The state had the red trifecta (governor and both legislative chambers) for 17 years before Katie Hobbs became governor this last election, and the legislature remains red. This move...

    Absolutely. The state had the red trifecta (governor and both legislative chambers) for 17 years before Katie Hobbs became governor this last election, and the legislature remains red. This move comes right as the state is turning purple in an effort to keep control.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 29 in ~news

  12. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I just finished A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. A bunch of essays on the outdoors and opinions on conservation. The opinions essays were probably my favorite. I'm glad to have read it...

    I just finished A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. A bunch of essays on the outdoors and opinions on conservation. The opinions essays were probably my favorite. I'm glad to have read it finally after backpacking the Gila and Aldo Leopold wilderness areas years ago.

    3 votes

  13. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~games

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    I've recently looked for games fulfilling a similar need and settled on various simulator games. I know it's not specifically what you may be looking for but I wanted to throw it in the mix....

    I've recently looked for games fulfilling a similar need and settled on various simulator games. I know it's not specifically what you may be looking for but I wanted to throw it in the mix. Farming simulator and trucking simulators are the two I enjoy.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on At least sixteen dead in Maine shooting as police hunt for ‘person of interest’ and residents shelter in ~news

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    The University of Maine is closed today (Thursday) with the suspect still at-large. UMaine is 110+ miles away from Lewiston. This really is felt statewide.

    The University of Maine is closed today (Thursday) with the suspect still at-large. UMaine is 110+ miles away from Lewiston. This really is felt statewide.

    8 votes

  15. Comment on Indigenous tribes saw the 'Ring of Fire' eclipse in a different light in ~humanities

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    Having lived near the Navajo Nation for a long time, being cognizant of Diné beliefs surrounding eclipses is something I am used to. In my local community many include content warnings with...

    Having lived near the Navajo Nation for a long time, being cognizant of Diné beliefs surrounding eclipses is something I am used to. In my local community many include content warnings with eclipse photos. Saw this article out today and thought it may be of interest to others who are not in such close proximity.

    13 votes

  17. Comment on What is your preferred VPN? in ~comp

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    On top of that, if you make the account first then send cash through the mail, you are given a completely separate identifier to include with the cash so your payment cannot be tied to your...

    On top of that, if you make the account first then send cash through the mail, you are given a completely separate identifier to include with the cash so your payment cannot be tied to your account by anyone else. It's a really nice system!

    6 votes

  19. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of October 2 in ~news

  20. Comment on Your favorite band that no one has heard of? in ~music

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    Slim Whitman was a 1950s US country folk singer who was actually more popular in Europe than the US. I love his music and wish this style was still around these days (if anyone knows of modern-day...

    Slim Whitman was a 1950s US country folk singer who was actually more popular in Europe than the US. I love his music and wish this style was still around these days (if anyone knows of modern-day people like him let me know)
    On the indie side of things, here's a couple:
    Couch Dog, a band I randomly found in-person from San Luis Obispo, California. They are awesome
    chokecherry is a new band with two songs. Their first song is pretty great and I look forward to their future stuff!
    Red McAdam is a super fun country artist. Great to dance to