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Comment on How Nick Fuentes’s coordinated US raids and foreign fake-speech networks inflate his influence in ~society
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How Nick Fuentes’s coordinated US raids and foreign fake-speech networks inflate his influence
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Comment on Candice Owens and the death of the decay of the American brain in ~society
thearctic LinkThe most suspect element of the case is that he was said to have been shot by a .30-06 caliber rifle, which seems hard to believe after seeing ballistic tests online. Though, I know very little...The most suspect element of the case is that he was said to have been shot by a .30-06 caliber rifle, which seems hard to believe after seeing ballistic tests online. Though, I know very little about guns and it all might be readily explainable. Here's an article that aims to explain it, if anyone's willing to comment on it.
Notwithstanding Candace Owens's very questionable epistemic standards, that alone would send a lot of people of normal people down the rabbit hole in terms of theorizing. Unfortunately, total breakdown of trust in our institutions, often for very good reason (ex. the assassination of JFK and the refusal to declassify the documents decades later even after executive order), has radically expanded the set of theories people will entertain in understanding any given event. Some more critical thinking would certainly help, but even a rational mind applying valid rules of inference can come to accept crazy ideas from a sufficiently weak epistemic perspective. The only real solution is radical transparency, starting from the issues that made people so cynical in the first place.
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Comment on I fixed my lactose intolerance -- by chugging all the lactose in ~health
thearctic Link ParentI've almost never had a cook banana, so I can't say. I'd say that my tongue would get slightly irritated after eating a banana.I've almost never had a cook banana, so I can't say. I'd say that my tongue would get slightly irritated after eating a banana.
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Comment on I fixed my lactose intolerance -- by chugging all the lactose in ~health
thearctic LinkI also had a mild lactose intolerance that I fixed through drinking more milk, and a mild banana allergy I fixed through eating more bananas.I also had a mild lactose intolerance that I fixed through drinking more milk, and a mild banana allergy I fixed through eating more bananas.
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Comment on A rare “Polar Express” winter pattern is forecast over the United States and Canada, following a Polar Vortex split in ~enviro
thearctic LinkAs far as I understand, the general principle that ties this to global warming is that, when the temperature difference between cold air and warm air is sufficiently large, they have trouble...As far as I understand, the general principle that ties this to global warming is that, when the temperature difference between cold air and warm air is sufficiently large, they have trouble mixing because of the difference in density. As very cold air warms a bit, it can better mix with warm air, which can cause these cold snaps.
With all the mild winters we've been getting recently, the snow's been nice though.
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Comment on Iran's president says capital must move from Tehran over ecological concerns in ~enviro
thearctic Link ParentSanctions are a major factor here. Iran has limited ability to outsource water-intensive production to other countries, and they can't attract or retain talent because they can't access the...Sanctions are a major factor here. Iran has limited ability to outsource water-intensive production to other countries, and they can't attract or retain talent because they can't access the international market. It's toxic for sympathetic nations to work with Iranian companies, lest they face sanctions. Without sanctions, they would be able to retain much more of their top talent and would likely attract bright minds from South Asia and the Middle East.
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Comment on McDonald’s is losing its low-income customers in ~food
thearctic Link ParentI'm all for McDonalds (and Starbucks while we're at it) shooting themselves in the foot and letting local fast casual spots spring in their place.I'm all for McDonalds (and Starbucks while we're at it) shooting themselves in the foot and letting local fast casual spots spring in their place.
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Comment on Shrinking number of free news outlets in ~talk
thearctic Link ParentReuters costs like a dollar I think per month in Canada, but is free in the US.Reuters costs like a dollar I think per month in Canada, but is free in the US.
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Comment on The death of punctuation in ~humanities.languages
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Comment on The death of punctuation in ~humanities.languages
thearctic Link ParentI don't mind omitting some punctuation in casual text. What I'm referring to is unironically writing like @hungariantoast's comment, which has become more common for whatever reason.I don't mind omitting some punctuation in casual text. What I'm referring to is unironically writing like @hungariantoast's comment, which has become more common for whatever reason.
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Comment on The death of punctuation in ~humanities.languages
thearctic Link ParentI suppose commas or capitalization aren't a big deal in casual texting situations. But periods are a must if the goal is not to have a stroke.I suppose commas or capitalization aren't a big deal in casual texting situations. But periods are a must if the goal is not to have a stroke.
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The death of punctuation
I've noticed a trend where people, young and old, are just not punctuating their sentences anymore. Is it intentional? Do people not know how to punctuate their sentences? Surely, this is not good.
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Comment on Idle complaints of indebtedness and isolation in ~talk
thearctic LinkSome bits of advice that may help. The first, try to make friends with other working class people. On top of being able to relate to your struggles, they'll be able to share you tips and tricks,...Some bits of advice that may help. The first, try to make friends with other working class people. On top of being able to relate to your struggles, they'll be able to share you tips and tricks, especially those particular to your area, for saving money (one that I'm aware of: the TooGoodToGo app for heavily discounted food that restaurants are about to throw out). The second, determine, if you haven't already, what the financially optimal strategy is for managing and paying off your debt. Medical debt, for instance, is much easier to negotiate down than other forms of debt. The third, use a debit card for everything except emergencies. Speaking from personal experience, even if you don't spend money on unnecessary things, it'll be much easier to budget when you're not paying for things you bought almost two months ago and you'll find that you'll be more strategic with how you spend. In college, I'd come up short after spending money things that were only necessary, but I didn't put as much effort as I could into getting the same things for cheaper until I started buying things through debit. The fourth, try to find a second part-time job if at all possible. It's definitely not easy time-wise, but it might just make your life less stressful than more to have a little bit more at the end of each month. It also helps a lot of the time in reducing long-term expenses to buy necessary goods and services earlier than later (ex. buying a new pillow before you get a neck problem), which is easier with a little extra cash (I know, easier said than done). Lastly, make very liberal use of charitable organizations and resources, for anything and everything you're eligible for. Where I live, charities have a very large stock of winter coats to give away for free/cheap.
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Comment on In the early 1990s, Sweden faced one of the worst economic crises in its modern history – the lessons for other countries, especially France, deep in its own budget crisis, are simple, if not easy in ~finance
thearctic LinkA major difference for eurozone countries that makes it difficult to directly compare France and Sweden. Faltering economies usually get respite from a weakened currency, but eurozone countries...Gradually those reforms, helped by the fact that a weakened currency was boosting exports, started to work: the economy grew 4.1% in 1994, and debt fell below 50% of GDP within a decade.
A major difference for eurozone countries that makes it difficult to directly compare France and Sweden. Faltering economies usually get respite from a weakened currency, but eurozone countries not only lack that respite but, to some extent, suffer from an incentive to shift production to those nations pushing the value of the currency up. It's harder to turn the ship around through austerity, when doing so causes more pain than normal. Though, France does also enjoy access to cheaper borrowing as a eurozone country.
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Comment on Violent texts from Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general leaked in ~society
thearctic Link ParentThe man wished death on Gilbert's children and, when pressed on it, doubled down and said “Yes, I’ve told you this before. Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.”. I'm all...The man wished death on Gilbert's children and, when pressed on it, doubled down and said “Yes, I’ve told you this before. Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.”. I'm all for sardonic humor, but this reflects a way of thinking that is quite concerning. Not at all trying to equate right's rhetoric as a whole with the left, but this is certainly newsworthy, particularly if it represents a trend among the left as politics becomes increasingly polarized.
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Comment on Violent texts from Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general leaked in ~society
thearctic Link ParentIt's a problem no matter who does it. Definitely more of a problem among Republicans than Democrats. Though if this is potentially becoming more common among the left, it's something that's worth...It's a problem no matter who does it. Definitely more of a problem among Republicans than Democrats. Though if this is potentially becoming more common among the left, it's something that's worth taking note of.
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Comment on Violent texts from Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general leaked in ~society
thearctic Link ParentI think this goes far beyond tasteless. Plenty of context is provided between the two articles I linked.I think this goes far beyond tasteless. Plenty of context is provided between the two articles I linked.
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Comment on Violent texts from Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general leaked in ~society
thearctic LinkDirect link to the texts (archive link).The National Review story revealed an August 2022 exchange between Jones — a former Norfolk delegate and one-time assistant attorney general — and Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chesterfield.
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In a statement Friday evening, Jones admitted sending the messages and said he takes “full responsibility” for his actions. He apologized directly to Todd Gilbert[, former Republican House Speaker,] and his family, and vowed to work to regain Virginians’ trust.
Direct link to the texts (archive link).
Jones: Three people, two bullets \ Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot \ Gilbert gets two bullets to the head \ Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time
Coyner: Jay \ Please stop
Jones: Lol \ Ok, ok
Coyner: It really bothers me when you talk about hurting people or wishing death on them \ It isn’t ok \ No matter who they are
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Rather than deny that he had wished death on the children, Jones responded by saying, “Yes, I’ve told you this before. Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.” -
Violent texts from Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general leaked
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There definitely is a lot of real support behind Fuentes, but the extent of it feels hard to believe. Unfortunately, botting is effective in raising someone's profile and in shifting public opinion. In regards to what party(ies) may be behind this, I'm generally skeptical of sophisticated foreign government interference and am inclined to think it was driven by obsessive private actors.