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Comment on Who is "John Smith" in your country? in ~talk
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Comment on How to keep teachers from leaving the profession in ~humanities
dont-tread-on-me LinkI briefly considered taking up high school education as my major in college and took a preliminary EDU100 class. The professor was a retired English teacher who taught for 20+ years and loved it,...I briefly considered taking up high school education as my major in college and took a preliminary EDU100 class. The professor was a retired English teacher who taught for 20+ years and loved it, but the longer that class went on, the less I wanted to teach high school. The pipeline is long, the pay is terrible, kids are mean, and the field is being constantly politicized. Seems brutal to me, but big love to those who push through to try and make it better.
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Comment on Tildistas in the US, who do you support in the 2020 Democratic Primary? in ~talk
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentAnytime. Discourse is what leads us to better conversation :)Anytime. Discourse is what leads us to better conversation :)
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Comment on Boris Johnson will be the UK's new prime minister in ~news
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentI'm banking on No Deal Brexit. Nothing I going well for the UK in negotiations and I think they're starting to get desperate. The EU can smell that. I think the EU just has to wade it out and...I'm banking on No Deal Brexit. Nothing I going well for the UK in negotiations and I think they're starting to get desperate. The EU can smell that. I think the EU just has to wade it out and eventually the UK's government is gonna have to start actually grovelling instead of grandstanding for votes. Not a Brit, so British folks: feel free to correct me or disagree with me; I'm open to a British viewpoint.
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Comment on Tildistas in the US, who do you support in the 2020 Democratic Primary? in ~talk
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentI can see where you're coming from and maybe I didn't express myself in the best way, but the reason I don't like the Republican Party is because it's all talk; it's all faith and no works. The...I can see where you're coming from and maybe I didn't express myself in the best way, but the reason I don't like the Republican Party is because it's all talk; it's all faith and no works. The reason I don't like liberalism (as we know it today) is because I don't agree with numerous polices that are cornerstones of the Democratic Party. For instance, I am almost sickeningly pro-2A, but you can't run as a Democrat on that; I want self-determination for the states, namely on abortion, but you can't run as a Democrat on that; and I don't think we should abolish the death penalty, but you can't run as a Democrat on that.
I don't agree with the Democrats, but I respect many of their members. That's the difference and that's the only thing that compels me to vote for them. I don't want them to do half the shit they say they're gonna do, I just want upstanding members of my community who will represent the most sacred office in our country and treat it like the honor it is.
I want a moderate. Period. And Pete Buttigieg is the closest thing I'm gonna get to that.
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Comment on Tildistas in the US, who do you support in the 2020 Democratic Primary? in ~talk
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentThis is really interesting. Ten years ago, marijuana was the enemy and no one, not even Democrats, were pushing for legalization. I mean, Bill Clinton needed to be “tough on crime.” Colorado is...This is really interesting. Ten years ago, marijuana was the enemy and no one, not even Democrats, were pushing for legalization. I mean, Bill Clinton needed to be “tough on crime.” Colorado is really pushing the envelope these days on drug policy and I’m interested to see what this mushrooms situation in Denver becomes.
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Comment on The Witcher | Official teaser in ~tv
dont-tread-on-me (edited )LinkI am all aboard the hype train on this one. Jesus Christ, this looks good. Mirroring what was said in the comments, I hope they keeps Geralt's sense of humor in the show. Lambert, Lambert; what a...I am all aboard the hype train on this one. Jesus Christ, this looks good. Mirroring what was said in the comments, I hope they keeps Geralt's sense of humor in the show.
Lambert, Lambert; what a prick.
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Comment on Tildistas in the US, who do you support in the 2020 Democratic Primary? in ~talk
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentThat's really what it comes down to. I'm a right-leaning voter, like what your father might identify with, and in local elections I tend to vote split ticket, but I'm disgusted with the Republican...That's really what it comes down to. I'm a right-leaning voter, like what your father might identify with, and in local elections I tend to vote split ticket, but I'm disgusted with the Republican Party and what it's become in the last ten(-ish) years and vote almost straight blue in all nationwide and most statewide elections. And when I do vote Republican, it's because I want that Democrat to remember to moderate himself. I am a conservative, but Trump and his goons make me sick.
Almost everyone in my family lives in the Rust Belt. And almost everyone I know here is a solid conservative, but they are tired of Trump. My racist old uncle who once said "them n------ should be happy: we brought them to America" is tired of Trump. I live in an upside-down world right now. No way in hell any of them will ever vote for a socialist, or hell, even a cop like Kamala (weed is strangely well-liked, by hippies and rednecks alike... I wonder if this is largely the same elsewhere, but I digress), but a religious white vet from the Midwest? They could probably get on board with that (homosexuality not withstanding, though that's also gaining some traction where I am, again: in some areas) and I would love to see it happen.
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Comment on Tildistas in the US, who do you support in the 2020 Democratic Primary? in ~talk
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentNo, I mean like that knowing what it's like, personally, to pack up, leave home, and go to war is a strong deterrent to sending other kids to war. I also don't think that we need someone radically...No, I mean like that knowing what it's like, personally, to pack up, leave home, and go to war is a strong deterrent to sending other kids to war.
I also don't think that we need someone radically minded. Buttigieg talked about this in an interview (I wanna say it was the FOX Town Hall, but I can't remember off the top of my head), where he said he thinks it's unwise to have the pendulum swing as far in the opposite direction. It's important to remain moderate and to get things done the right way, instead of playing the same game as Trump, just with a liberal agenda. I would vote for Bernie in a heartbeat; I think that if he were elected, he would do a phenomenal job, but I'm a moderate, I have moderate views, and I don't agree with everything the Democrats want to see happen in America.
There are some things we should absolutely be unwilling to compromise on (climate change, Russian influence in our elections, etc.), but compromise is what keeps this country in check, from making the mistakes that other nations have made in the past. All of history's great dictators had no opposition, or no opposition they couldn't get rid of quickly, when they decided that they needed to do X, Y, and Z to make their country safe/great again. I'm not saying that our radicals are ANYTHING like that, but it's important to understand what CAN happen if we lose our sense of cooperation and understanding of the other side. I'm sure you'll agree, but I hate that things have gotten so far out of control in our politics, not just in our houses of government, but now pouring onto the streets every day. I have valid concerns when I disagree with you, just as you have valid concerns about what I want to get done; this is not a zero-sum game, we can work together and get things done in a way that A.) protects all of us and our rights and B.) keeps the ideological pendant from swinging every four years. It's detrimental to our society and acts in a way that is damaging to our democracy and the people it's built to serve.
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Comment on Anyone here into conlanging? in ~humanities.languages
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentSix to one, half dozen to the other. This site is so small right now that it almost doesn't matter haha. When it gets bigger it'll be more of an issue. But hopefully by then, we'll have ~conlangs.Six to one, half dozen to the other. This site is so small right now that it almost doesn't matter haha. When it gets bigger it'll be more of an issue. But hopefully by then, we'll have ~conlangs.
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Comment on Anyone here into conlanging? in ~humanities.languages
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentHow do you mean? Like you have a project deadline or just no time to work on it?How do you mean? Like you have a project deadline or just no time to work on it?
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~comp
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentThat is absolutely nuts. Thanks for that.That is absolutely nuts. Thanks for that.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~comp
dont-tread-on-me LinkCan someone ELI5 this for me? I’m a bit confused about the greater context of this.Can someone ELI5 this for me? I’m a bit confused about the greater context of this.
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Comment on Anyone here into conlanging? in ~humanities.languages
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentThat’s actually a really good point. I hadn’t thought of it like that!That’s actually a really good point. I hadn’t thought of it like that!
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Comment on Anyone here into conlanging? in ~humanities.languages
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentI’ve never given it a try since I like to be able to type my work out while I’m doing it, but maybe I will soon; I’ve always found the radical system tremendously interesting. Hangul is a really...I’ve never given it a try since I like to be able to type my work out while I’m doing it, but maybe I will soon; I’ve always found the radical system tremendously interesting.
Hangul is a really cool featural system, but I think it’s difficult to create something like that without looking totally derivative or overly complicated. Like one of the great things about alphabets is that their characters aren't complicated. For example, your system looks great, but quick writing will probably make it illegible and that’s really a bummer cause it looks pretty cool.
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Comment on Anglican Church rejects same-sex marriage approvals in vote in ~lgbt
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentNo worries! It happens! :)No worries! It happens! :)
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Comment on Open Mike Eagle - Dark Comedy Morning Show feat. T in ~music
dont-tread-on-me LinkThis is probably OME’s best track in all honesty. Tremendously well produced. Thanks for reminding me about it.This is probably OME’s best track in all honesty. Tremendously well produced. Thanks for reminding me about it.
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Comment on Anglican Church rejects same-sex marriage approvals in vote in ~lgbt
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentI said I DO think that's a valid claim; I think that this is a difficult time for churches as a whole, whether to modernize to the growing irreligious populations of the world or hold steadfast on...There are some who believe that the Communion will inevitable end up splitting over this issue.
I said I DO think that's a valid claim; I think that this is a difficult time for churches as a whole, whether to modernize to the growing irreligious populations of the world or hold steadfast on old beliefs, not that I know which is the right answer. It's all good hombre, it's just an interesting look into Protestantism for me, especially one I have regarded as a moderating voice in Christianity over the past century or so, especially as a Catholic myself.
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Comment on Tildistas in the US, who do you support in the 2020 Democratic Primary? in ~talk
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentTotally agree. Buttigieg has three major characteristics for me that make me want to vote for him: Military Experience: My best friend is in Afghanistan right now and I want a president who has...Totally agree. Buttigieg has three major characteristics for me that make me want to vote for him:
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Military Experience: My best friend is in Afghanistan right now and I want a president who has foresight and the knowledge of what it's like to pack up and leave to go to a warzone. It's something the office has been in dire need of since Bush41.
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Taking back the faith: I'm a Christian and I don't like the kind of stuff that's been coming out of the far right and alt-right these last two decades. Christ's message has been warped and twisted so much that Republicans have forgotten the tenants of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" and "love thy neighbor as thyself." It's a shame, because I tend to be moderately conservative, but I'm sure as fuck not a Republican. I can't believe what I hear sometimes. Buttigieg's calmness and his steadfast faith in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.
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Moderation: This dude is even-keeled. There's not a radical bone in his body and I think that gives him a certain insight into the things that people are tired of arguing about and just want done. There are very few things he's rabidly into, which are still dealt with with an even hand. He's talked about the existential threat climate change is, but he's not screaming to the sky about it; he knows that it's a long road. Also going on FOX was the right call and I hope people see that as a moderating characteristic.
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Comment on Anyone here into conlanging? in ~humanities.languages
dont-tread-on-me Link ParentI'm the total opposite; I tend to go for conlangs (and find interest in conlangs) that are realistic and have a sort of believable history to them (i.e., I made a Frisian language native to France...I'm the total opposite; I tend to go for conlangs (and find interest in conlangs) that are realistic and have a sort of believable history to them (i.e., I made a Frisian language native to France and explained how they got there and how the language was influenced by French). That being said, I've seen some great conlangs that go against this trend and have been fascinated by them.
As for logographies, I would highlight an interesting development from Mandarin Chinese characters (I don't know if this works in the other dialects, so Mandarin is the only one I know this generally works for). Most common characters are split up into two sections, a semantic feature (the determinative) and a phonetic one (the rebus), which together form a phonosemantic compound. So if we look at a character like 淋 lín [lin˧˥] "to pour," we can split it into two parts: the determinative 氵 (full form: 水 shuǐ [ʂweɪ̯˨˩˦]) which means that it's gonna have something to do with water or liquid, and the rebus 林 lín [lin˧˥], which has the pronunciation aspect to it. This pieces together the character and if I were going for a logography, I would aim here.
Sorry if this is something you already know, but I figure, hey, maybe someone else will see it and find it helpful. Good conlanging! :)
Ivan Horvat for Croatian. Literally "John Croat."