heraplem's recent activity
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Comment on Joe Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US long-range missiles in ~society
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Comment on Churchil Solitaire - The game that turned me off from buying mobile games in ~games
heraplem LinkIs this the same Churchill Solitaire that was developed with the involvement of Donald Rumsfeld?Is this the same Churchill Solitaire that was developed with the involvement of Donald Rumsfeld?
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Comment on The resistance is not coming to save you. It’s tuning out. in ~society
heraplem Link ParentSorry, but I see no reason to believe that there's even this much rational thought behind it. The big advantage of the trans issue is that the Republican base eats it up, and their motivation...this solves both the problem of there being trans people in public AND decreases costs
Sorry, but I see no reason to believe that there's even this much rational thought behind it. The big advantage of the trans issue is that the Republican base eats it up, and their motivation certainly has nothing to do with healthcare costs.
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Comment on James Webb Space Telescope finds stunning evidence for alternate theory of gravity in ~space
heraplem Link ParentAny alternative theory of gravity needs to explain slam-dunk observations like the Bullet Cluster.Any alternative theory of gravity needs to explain slam-dunk observations like the Bullet Cluster.
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Comment on I was brusque with my family today in ~society
heraplem LinkNothing you've said sounds wrong to me. I can at least see why Trump is appealing to a low-information American voter. I have no idea how "America First" can sound good to anyone who doesn't live...Nothing you've said sounds wrong to me. I can at least see why Trump is appealing to a low-information American voter. I have no idea how "America First" can sound good to anyone who doesn't live in America.
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Comment on Who is allowed to practice identity politics? in ~society
heraplem Link ParentPeople by and large vote on vibes, not policy. And the vibes are: I had more money back when Donald Trump was president (probably before COVID).vote a billionaire who ran on the exact same plan as something he did in 2018. To the effect of costing America hundreds of billions in an unnecessary trade war.
People by and large vote on vibes, not policy. And the vibes are: I had more money back when Donald Trump was president (probably before COVID).
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Comment on Sorry for the mess (post mortem for a Topic that went sideways?) in ~tildes
heraplem Link ParentIt might have something to do with the election. Political videos are probably getting a lot of watches right now (I know they've been getting a lot from me, though not the ones you're talking about).It might have something to do with the election. Political videos are probably getting a lot of watches right now (I know they've been getting a lot from me, though not the ones you're talking about).
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Comment on How California has been ‘Donald Trump-proofing’ itself against federal reprisal in ~society
heraplem Link ParentIt's not likely (especially considering how old he'll be by then), but it's not in principle impossible. Backsliding democracies don't usually completely get rid of elections.It's not likely (especially considering how old he'll be by then), but it's not in principle impossible. Backsliding democracies don't usually completely get rid of elections.
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Comment on Thoughts on Donald Trump, America and what this all means in ~society
heraplem Link ParentThis is the really sad thing. In the face of a wave of nationalism in the Twentieth century, the Left was still a force to be reckoned with. There's nothing like that anymore.This is the really sad thing. In the face of a wave of nationalism in the Twentieth century, the Left was still a force to be reckoned with. There's nothing like that anymore.
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Comment on How California has been ‘Donald Trump-proofing’ itself against federal reprisal in ~society
heraplem Link ParentUnless we're in the darkest timeline, of course.Unless we're in the darkest timeline, of course.
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
heraplem Link ParentIt honestly feels so much worse than 2016. Is it just me, or is there a sense that the Left just doesn't have any fight left in it? I remember a lot of anger in 2016, but there doesn't seem to be...It honestly feels so much worse than 2016.
Is it just me, or is there a sense that the Left just doesn't have any fight left in it? I remember a lot of anger in 2016, but there doesn't seem to be anything like that this time.
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Comment on Elections: ultimately, it’s going to be okay in ~society
heraplem Link ParentI think even the people on the other side know that rough times are ahead. Trump and Musk have both said something to the effect that things are going to get dark for a while. And while they...I hate how everyone just assumes rough times are ahead.
I think even the people on the other side know that rough times are ahead. Trump and Musk have both said something to the effect that things are going to get dark for a while. And while they didn't mention specifics, the fact that they've both said it makes me think that specifics have been discussed in private. Maybe it refers to economic chaos caused by tariffs, or maybe social (and economic) chaos caused by mass deportations, or maybe general chaos caused by violent crackdowns on political opposition. Or maybe some combination of the above. Or maybe something else entirely. Whatever it is, I believe them when they say it, because why would a politician lie about that?
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Comment on Thoughts on a Democratic postmortem in ~society
heraplem Link ParentI've had a similar depressing thought. Now there doesn't have to be any fight that puts the legitimacy of the Electoral system into question. Trump will just walk right in fair and square, and...In some small, sick way; This might actually be better than the alternative. At least this way the violence might be postponed till January.
I've had a similar depressing thought. Now there doesn't have to be any fight that puts the legitimacy of the Electoral system into question. Trump will just walk right in fair and square, and whatever happens next is likely to be perfectly legal.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
heraplem Link ParentIf Dems actually hold the Senate, that will make three elections in a row that Trump and Trump-based candidates were defeated, the last two quite resoundingly and unexpectedly. One can only hope...If Dems actually hold the Senate, that will make three elections in a row that Trump and Trump-based candidates were defeated, the last two quite resoundingly and unexpectedly. One can only hope that Trump will start to develop a reputation as an Electoral liability.
There is very little I want more in the immediate future than for the Republican party to swing closer to normality.
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Comment on We can have a different web in ~tech
heraplem Link ParentIt might be hard to remember at this point, but Google was much more willing to show you "weird" stuff back then. These days, top search results are pretty reliably some combination of: The Web...I can't remember how I found them.
It might be hard to remember at this point, but Google was much more willing to show you "weird" stuff back then. These days, top search results are pretty reliably some combination of:
- The Web sites of the biggest companies selling a product related to your search.
- Reddit/Quora/StackOverflow posts.
- Blogspam and low-quality product lists.
It didn't used to be like that. It used to be a lot less predictable and more, for lack of a better word, "organic". You would find weird stuff without even really trying.
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Comment on Weekly Middle East war megathread - week of October 28 in ~news
heraplem Link ParentEven if a more immigrant-friendly locale allowed people in, any difficulties (and there would inevitably be some difficulties) would represent a propaganda field day for reactionary media all over...Even if a more immigrant-friendly locale allowed people in, any difficulties (and there would inevitably be some difficulties) would represent a propaganda field day for reactionary media all over the world. We saw this during the Syrian refugee crisis, and we're seeing it now during the US border crisis.
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Comment on How to vote rationally + Intrinsic values survey in ~society
heraplem Link ParentLocal politics tends to be somewhat divorced from national politics, too. Depending (I think) on how politically-engaged the local population is, politicians sometimes have no solid affiliation...Local politics tends to be somewhat divorced from national politics, too. Depending (I think) on how politically-engaged the local population is, politicians sometimes have no solid affiliation and will switch parties based on what they think will get them a win. As a consequence, I'm less bothered about voting R for local politicians. I still give a lot of value to a D next to someone's name, since I think the Republican party needs to be punished until it gives up on Trump, but I've voted R before in a case where I happened to know that the D candidate essentially used their office to terrorize people.
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Comment on DEATH NOTE Killer Within | Announcement trailer in ~games
heraplem Link ParentWhat a flashback! That was one of my first programming experiences. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, of course, and in retrospect it was a terrible language. But I have massive nostalgia...BYOND
What a flashback! That was one of my first programming experiences. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, of course, and in retrospect it was a terrible language. But I have massive nostalgia for it. The vibe on the Web was so different back then.
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Comment on DEATH NOTE Killer Within | Announcement trailer in ~games
heraplem (edited )Link ParentDeath Note is a story that gets a lot more fun when you take it less seriously. You just have to accept that Light and L are a thousand times smarter than anyone who has ever lived in the real...Death Note is a story that gets a lot more fun when you take it less seriously. You just have to accept that Light and L are a thousand times smarter than anyone who has ever lived in the real world.
It does kind of run out of steam after L dies, though. And I seem to remember that that was due to executive meddling. Obviously the way to end it is to have L unmask Kira by executing a gambit that he knows will result in his death.
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Comment on Is there an alternative to Nexus Mods? in ~games
heraplem LinkIf you like Morrowind, there's portmod, inspired by Portage. The standard repos don't have everything, but they do have a lot. Used in conjunction with OpenMW, which is an open-source recreation...
Appeasing Putin by freezing the war will do nothing to prevent future conflict. There's nothing to stop Putin from, years down the line, deciding that, actually, he does want all of Ukraine, thanks. From that perspective, giving in increases the risk of nuclear war later on.