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  1. Comment on Is there a way for Donald Trump to run for US presidency for a third time? in ~society

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    I’d be more concerned about the constitutional loop hole that could allow Vance to be president for 10 years

    I’d be more concerned about the constitutional loop hole that could allow Vance to be president for 10 years

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  2. Comment on What long standalone book is worth its page count? in ~books

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    This book is an addictive page turner, which I was not expecting from a “old, long book” but I was immediately hooked. I read the Robin Buss translation and really enjoyed every moment of it. I...

    This book is an addictive page turner, which I was not expecting from a “old, long book” but I was immediately hooked. I read the Robin Buss translation and really enjoyed every moment of it. I had long counted it among the classic stories so old and long as to be intimidating but I’m so glad I finally pulled the trigger on it. It’s an intense and gripping tail of revenge that, as the old Klingon on proverb says, is beat served cold.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on What long standalone book is worth its page count? in ~books

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    Oh I love this book. Not many books make a lasting imprint on me, but this is one that I think about often in the context of my life and relationships. The alternate history is, of course,...

    Oh I love this book. Not many books make a lasting imprint on me, but this is one that I think about often in the context of my life and relationships. The alternate history is, of course, fascinating, but the driving force of the novel is the relationships between characters throughout their many lives.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on What does it mean to you to be a human? in ~life

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    The difference, of course, is that we can recognize cruelty for what it is and perpetuate anyway.

    The difference, of course, is that we can recognize cruelty for what it is and perpetuate anyway.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What does it mean to you to be a human? in ~life

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    Often when I ponder subjects like this I think about my favorite Vonnegut book, Galapagos, a book about the consequences of our oversized brains. While our brains allow us to create works of great...

    Often when I ponder subjects like this I think about my favorite Vonnegut book, Galapagos, a book about the consequences of our oversized brains. While our brains allow us to create works of great beauty, they also make us capable of great cruelty, beyond what any animal is capable of. Unfortunately I am at work and cannot dive deeper, but it is a hilarious and thought provoking read, and often overlooked under the shadow of his more well known books

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Disney’s Snow White | Official trailer in ~movies

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    In addition to what others have said it’s probably a bit outdated to be including skin color among the qualities that make someone “the fairest of them all”

    In addition to what others have said it’s probably a bit outdated to be including skin color among the qualities that make someone “the fairest of them all”

    1 vote

  7. Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life

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    The Conceptis Puzzle apps offer no ads, free starter packs that are HUGE (I still haven’t finished all of the free puzzles), weekly free puzzles, and many, many packs of additional puzzles ranging...

    The Conceptis Puzzle apps offer no ads, free starter packs that are HUGE (I still haven’t finished all of the free puzzles), weekly free puzzles, and many, many packs of additional puzzles ranging from $0.99 to $5.99 for when you finally clear all the freebies. I’m partial to Slitherlink and Pic-a-Pix myself, but there are many other options as well.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on How To Train Your Dragon | Official teaser trailer in ~movies

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    I feel like I’m trapped in some kind of Groundhog Day time loop the same movies keep coming out over and over again

    I feel like I’m trapped in some kind of Groundhog Day time loop the same movies keep coming out over and over again

    46 votes

  9. Comment on Donald Trump didn't win on the US economy. He won on the perception of it. in ~society

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    Man, if only there had been a candidate who pledged to take on price gouging!

    Man, if only there had been a candidate who pledged to take on price gouging!

    10 votes

  10. Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society

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    As an American that votes it infuriates me too, because I understand that my state only stays a blue state if I show up and vote.

    As an American that votes it infuriates me too, because I understand that my state only stays a blue state if I show up and vote.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental

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    For what it’s worth, my partner’s autism diagnosis changed her life for the better. She understands herself so much better now, and I feel like I understand her better now too. It’s been a...

    For what it’s worth, my partner’s autism diagnosis changed her life for the better. She understands herself so much better now, and I feel like I understand her better now too. It’s been a difficult journey, but ultimately a rewarding one. Hang in there!

    9 votes

  12. Comment on Looking for a Switch game thats fun but requires little commitment in ~games

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    I think Grapple Dogs is the perfect sweet spot of easy to learn but with a high ceiling. The early levels do a great job of teaching the basic mechanics and the levels that follow build on and...

    I think Grapple Dogs is the perfect sweet spot of easy to learn but with a high ceiling. The early levels do a great job of teaching the basic mechanics and the levels that follow build on and twist what you’ve learned, and it’s also extremely forgiving with plenty of checkpoints and few penalties. The physics are also very satisfying and you can reach a Sonic-like flow state that feels very rewarding. It also has a great sense of humor that made me laugh out loud several times. Grapple Dogs is the sequel to Grapple Dog, but it might be a better place to start because they made a lot of quality of life improvements over the first game, and it might even be a little easier too.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Advice for dealing with racist/pro-Donald Trump family? in ~health.mental

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    There is a film called “The Brainwashing of my Dad” that I found all too relatable. It has a hopeful ending that you may find helpful. The film is free to watch on YouTube; I’d provide a link but...

    There is a film called “The Brainwashing of my Dad” that I found all too relatable. It has a hopeful ending that you may find helpful. The film is free to watch on YouTube; I’d provide a link but I am work with limited time for Tildes :/ but a quick google will bring it right up.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on The Office (Australia) | Official trailer in ~tv

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    I mean, dudes certainly don’t have a monopoly on being terrible bosses.

    I mean, dudes certainly don’t have a monopoly on being terrible bosses.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on How Star Trek: Picard ruins Star Trek in ~tv

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    Don’t sleep on Lower Decks just because it’s a comedy or because it’s animated. It understands the tone of Trek and the sense of optimism and comes closest of the newer shows to “getting it” in my...

    Don’t sleep on Lower Decks just because it’s a comedy or because it’s animated. It understands the tone of Trek and the sense of optimism and comes closest of the newer shows to “getting it” in my opinion. Your mileage may vary with the way it pokes fun at Trek as well, but I think it’s clearly done with nothing but aftection, it’s not looking to roast the classics, it it does recognize the silliness of some of it

    10 votes

  16. Comment on My 12 year old niece is into ABBA. What other bands should I suggest? in ~music

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    This is as good a time as any to introduce her to Eurovision Song Contest

    This is as good a time as any to introduce her to Eurovision Song Contest

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Megalopolis | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Definitely seek out those other Coppola films, he is regarded as a master for a reason.

    Definitely seek out those other Coppola films, he is regarded as a master for a reason.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Miles Davis album all done by 8 bit. Bloop- Bleep-Bloop. in ~music

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    I still have this on my old iPod from 2009 with the original artwork, lol. Collecto’s item, I guess!

    I still have this on my old iPod from 2009 with the original artwork, lol. Collecto’s item, I guess!

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Playdate pizza cover available for a limited time for $29 in ~games

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    I’m gonna push back a little bit on “100% pristine lighting”. The screen is extremely high contrast, and highly reflective. Now, I spend the majority of my life in as dim a light as possible, so...

    I’m gonna push back a little bit on “100% pristine lighting”. The screen is extremely high contrast, and highly reflective. Now, I spend the majority of my life in as dim a light as possible, so perhaps I am more used to these conditions than most, but I find that all I really need to play in lower light is to adjust the angle of my screen. Sure, there comes a point where it’s just too dark to play without a book light (the maker of Art& has a 3D printable grip that includes a place to clip a book light, makes very a very comfy experience) but I’ve played quite a bit in significantly less than 100% pristine lighting.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of August 5 in ~news

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    He was on Pod Save America very recently.

    He was on Pod Save America very recently.

    1 vote