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Comment on Luigi Mangione prosecutors have a jury problem: 'So much sympathy' in ~society
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Comment on US Joe Biden administration grants California waiver to ban gas car sales in 2035 in ~transport
pesus Link ParentJust wanted to add that I greatly appreciate your comments, and they're a breath of fresh air. If I remember correctly, you're a minister, or something similar? I've had a lot of bad experiences...Just wanted to add that I greatly appreciate your comments, and they're a breath of fresh air. If I remember correctly, you're a minister, or something similar? I've had a lot of bad experiences with religion growing up, but I've met some people that seemed similarly "educated" about it (for lack of a better word), and I've always respected them and their viewpoints, especially when they actually get out there and try to help people and generally act in a Christ-like manner.
I think what you said about the white professional class demographic is spot on, though. Despite being one myself now, I've found myself unable to articulate just what it is beyond being generally unempathetic, so thank you. Tildes can get a little homogenous and frustrating because of the dominance of the white professional worldview, and it's been making me less likely to use the site in general. It's great to have someone with a different perspective, but who can also talk on that level.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentAgain, the condescending, completely unempathetic response ignoring everything I said is not helpful, and at this point is just coming off as intentionally rude. Unfortunately, after dealing with...Again, the condescending, completely unempathetic response ignoring everything I said is not helpful, and at this point is just coming off as intentionally rude. Unfortunately, after dealing with wealthy people, it seems that's what happens when you're completely insulated from the consequences of this election.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentExcellent point. We have to be pragmatic and do whatever it takes. Ideological and moral purity means nothing when we're in line for the gas chamber. It doesn't matter if someone accidentally uses...Excellent point. We have to be pragmatic and do whatever it takes. Ideological and moral purity means nothing when we're in line for the gas chamber. It doesn't matter if someone accidentally uses the wrong phrase to refer to something, or is slightly uncouth - the intention is what matters.
Interestingly enough, my friends who grew up in more conservative areas tend to hold viewpoints more like this than the ones who grew up in more liberal areas, despite being further left wing. I think seeing how effectively republicans band together and how much damage they do together can really serve to wake people up.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentAnd this exact attitude is why the fascists are winning. And I'm sorry, but this comment is extremely privileged and out of touch. My wife and other women dying of being thrown into concentration...And this exact attitude is why the fascists are winning. And I'm sorry, but this comment is extremely privileged and out of touch. My wife and other women dying of being thrown into concentration camps isn't "people just not doing what you want". LGBT people being hunted down or thrown in concentration camps isn't just "dealing with the cards you have". You're treating this like it's an inconsequential game. If it doesn't affect you, count your blessings, but as it is, this is just contributing to giving the republicans more power, and real, living and breathing people will suffer and die as a direct result. This exact attitude is why the democrats lost, and why myself and so many others have been so upset with them for the past 10 years.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentIt seems to me like you're saying there's nothing we could do and a fascist takeover was inevitable. If we just can't win while the others cheat, we should just give up? This is what I mean,...It seems to me like you're saying there's nothing we could do and a fascist takeover was inevitable. If we just can't win while the others cheat, we should just give up?
This is what I mean, though. You're talking about reelection and votes. Republicans are talking about forcibly doing things and imprisoning and executing their political opponents. They are not in the same league at all.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentExactly. Frankly, it comes off like they don't care at all, which just confirms what a lot of people think of the Democratic Party anyway.Exactly. Frankly, it comes off like they don't care at all, which just confirms what a lot of people think of the Democratic Party anyway.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentLike I said, take a page out of the Republican playbook. Become obstinate. Become publicly opposed, at the very least. Don't just roll over and pose for a photo op with the person who just said...Like I said, take a page out of the Republican playbook. Become obstinate. Become publicly opposed, at the very least. Don't just roll over and pose for a photo op with the person who just said he's going to overthrow the government and have you executed. This "oh but what can we do" attitude is pathetic and going to get people killed. Trump is a convicted felon and a traitor, and they should've been treating him and his government buddies appropriately, not like their friends who disagree on what to eat for dinner.
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Comment on The US Democrats need to start acting like an opposition party in ~society
pesus Link ParentThat's the thing, isn't it? They're only concerned with what "can be done" - aka what the rules that no longer apply say they can do. The rules have not applied for a while, and we are no longer...could have been done?
That's the thing, isn't it? They're only concerned with what "can be done" - aka what the rules that no longer apply say they can do. The rules have not applied for a while, and we are no longer playing that game. They need to start fighting dirty, like republicans did 15+ years ago. Do literally anything that will work to stop republicans, regardless of the "rules".
But even within the rules, there are lots of examples of things they didn't do. They had ample time to prosecute and stop Trump, but they chose not to. Biden intentionally chose Garland, knowing he's a Republican who would never do anything. Biden intentionally chose not to replace him during his entire term.
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Comment on School smartphone ban results in better sleep and improved mood in ~health.mental
pesus Link ParentI never asked for a prescription, but I was definitely the same as you! Lying awake for hours just to be forcefully woken up for school when you finally get into a good, deep sleep - then being...I never asked for a prescription, but I was definitely the same as you! Lying awake for hours just to be forcefully woken up for school when you finally get into a good, deep sleep - then being exhausted throughout the day, just to have the cycle somehow repeat and not be able to fall asleep that night. Even now I'm pretty sure I have a delayed sleep phase - getting up early just doesn't work for me.
I feel bad for the kids dealing with that today. 90% of their life seems to be online, and it's not easy to just ignore that, especially when social media is designed to addict them. If you throw ADHD or even just not caring about school in the mix (which is becoming increasingly easy to do), there's no chance they'll ever get sufficient sleep.
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Comment on School smartphone ban results in better sleep and improved mood in ~health.mental
pesus Link ParentIn the case of teenagers, their circadian rhythm is also just naturally shifted later. It shouldn't be surprising they don't get enough sleep when they don't start getting tired until 12 or later...In the case of teenagers, their circadian rhythm is also just naturally shifted later. It shouldn't be surprising they don't get enough sleep when they don't start getting tired until 12 or later and have to be at school at 7 or 8.
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Comment on Astro Bot wins Game of the Year 2024 in ~games
pesus Link ParentI have fond memories of Spyro and Crash Bandicoot, but Crash especially really has unfortunately not held up well. Even then, I don't think any of these have really come close to the quality of...I have fond memories of Spyro and Crash Bandicoot, but Crash especially really has unfortunately not held up well. Even then, I don't think any of these have really come close to the quality of Nintendo platformers or Astro Bot/Astro's Playroom. Still some good games, though, and recommendations are always appreciated!
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Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news
pesus Link ParentI agree with you in general, but I'd add that only certain types of murder are against the law. Health insurance CEOs denying claims for thousands are certainly murderers, but go about in a legal...Murder is always against the law
I agree with you in general, but I'd add that only certain types of murder are against the law. Health insurance CEOs denying claims for thousands are certainly murderers, but go about in a legal manor.
I'd also add the American revolution to your list. Our whole country was founded on violent revolution!
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Comment on US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day in ~society
pesus Link ParentMaybe not, but it still feeds into that perception. Optics matter. This is one of the worst times to show that abusing your position in the legal system and ruining the lives of hundreds or...Maybe not, but it still feeds into that perception. Optics matter. This is one of the worst times to show that abusing your position in the legal system and ruining the lives of hundreds or thousands doesn't result in real consequences, and even if you do face consequences, you might just get pardoned by the president anyway. I would also disagree with this being non-violent - just because he didn't do the dirty work of physically trapping people himself doesn't mean he's not responsible for violence towards his numerous victims.
I get it's part of an overall set of pardons, but it still is contributing to the death of the justice system and any semblance of the law being impartial. I guess we're already past that point, though, so maybe it doesn't actually matter. If we're at that point, fuck it, pardon everyone.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day in ~society
pesus Link ParentSure, we certainly over-jail on average, but this just comes off as another rich/politically connected elite getting off much easier than they should. The man is responsible for the equivalent of...Sure, we certainly over-jail on average, but this just comes off as another rich/politically connected elite getting off much easier than they should. The man is responsible for the equivalent of human trafficking and slavery of thousands. We've already got an incoming president and his rich buddies getting away with crimes that would get a normal person the death penalty. The wealthy and powerful already increasingly face no consequences for their absolutely awful actions, and it's getting worse every day, hence the recent support for vigilantism. This just feeds into that.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day in ~society
pesus Link ParentIf the government is at all concerned about the population having any faith in the justice system, this is completely counterproductive and only serves to further weaken the justice system's...If the government is at all concerned about the population having any faith in the justice system, this is completely counterproductive and only serves to further weaken the justice system's reputation.
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Comment on Astro Bot wins Game of the Year 2024 in ~games
pesus LinkDefinitely deserves it! It's an absolute blast to play, and is one of those rare games that's just a joyful experience at every moment. The vibes are immaculate, the music slaps, and the actual...Definitely deserves it! It's an absolute blast to play, and is one of those rare games that's just a joyful experience at every moment. The vibes are immaculate, the music slaps, and the actual gameplay is extremely well done - I can't think of another 3D platformer not made by Nintendo that reaches this level of quality.
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Comment on How to get used to spicy food? in ~food
pesus Link ParentThis is probably it. I love spicy food and usually don't get stomach issues from it unless I eat something way above my spice tolerance level, but there are certain things that just wreck my...anyway, are you eating spicy things that aren’t instant noodles? it might be the noodles itself that are messing with your guts.
This is probably it. I love spicy food and usually don't get stomach issues from it unless I eat something way above my spice tolerance level, but there are certain things that just wreck my stomach every time. I'm pretty sure some kind of artificial spice ingredient is the culprit, because it only happens on heavily processed things - the spicy nuggets at McDonald's, spicy chicken from Popeyes, and things like spicy ramen and takis. They're not even necessarily all that spicy to me, but that doesn't seem to be much of a factor.
OP, for developing a tolerance, I think eating real food from cuisines with high spice levels is the way to go - Indian and Mexican are my go to. (It helps if you have in laws that cook spicy food all the time too, haha). I've also had actual non-instant spicy ramen that doesn't mess up my stomach like the instant stuff. It's really just practice and pushing through the pain a bit to get used to it. Other than that, I do think probiotics help with keeping your stomach calm quite a bit, and most people can benefit from an improved gut biome overall anyway.
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Comment on Policy Window: A surprising lack of discussions regarding healthcare policy reform in ~society
pesus LinkIf it's happening, it's not happening much. I think we haven't seen much talk of policy reform because of the incoming Trump situation. I doubt there are very many people that think it's possible...Am I missing some large scale discussion happening that is actually focusing on regulatory change or is it just not happening?
If it's happening, it's not happening much. I think we haven't seen much talk of policy reform because of the incoming Trump situation. I doubt there are very many people that think it's possible to get positive change to happen at all in the next 4 years (and possibly more) because of the upcoming situation/shitshow. I know I'd consider it a victory if we manage to make it through all of this with the ACA intact.
Even if Biden and every democratic politician suddenly had a change of heart and passed a sweeping health insurance reform on the way out, I'm sure Trump and the magas would instantly reverse it as soon as they could.
Apologies for being such a defeatist. I really do wish I was able to offer suggestions on how to feasibly improve the situation. However, the last time I can remember there being any real hope of this was in 2016 when Bernie was still in the running. We've seen just how much the system does not want us to even have universal healthcare, so I'm not surprised people have given up on even possibly maybe getting some small improvements in policy. Hell, Bernie is still saying the same things he always has been, but positive change, at least through typical political channels, feels even further away than before. I really do hope I'm wrong, though.
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Comment on A mathematician proposes reforms to the US political system in ~society
pesus LinkGood ideas, overall, even if they're not likely to be implemented. In regards to presidential primaries, if we absolutely must keep them, I think it's important that they're all at the same time....Good ideas, overall, even if they're not likely to be implemented. In regards to presidential primaries, if we absolutely must keep them, I think it's important that they're all at the same time. With how staggered they tend to be, a very small portion of the population has a completely outsized say in them - whoever is leading in the first few states, no matter how few people voted, tends to get artificially propped up by the media and the party itself.
Like others have said, he probably wouldn't run as a Republican, but I could see him running as an independent candidate for something.