My thought, as well. It’s the same reason I’m hyper-focused and careful when driving in the DMV parking lot.

I don’t think this is initial approval minus approval 100 days in, I think it’s approval 100 days in minus disapproval 100 days in.

Remember back in 2022 when Russia disconnected from the global Internet? Reddit was great that day. The amount of trolls and devisive posts plummeted and discussions were much more civil. That was when I first started thinking about looking for a different place to hang out (I had been a pretty prolific reddit commenter). Then the stuff in spring 2023 happened and I found my way here, leaving Reddit for good. No regrets for sure.

And how you define nation/country. You could say the Isle of Mann, but it probably doesn’t meet the definition.

The post doesn’t say existing nations, it says there has never been one longer than 250 years.

Dumb people hear something, misunderstand it, and repeat an incorrect version with authority and without any critical thinking. I’m sure this person heard that the US is the oldest existing democracy. The next oldest, depending on the criteria you use, is probably Switzerland at 175+ years. But does this person really think that the US has existed longer than, say, the ancient Egyptians, the Ottomans, the Byzantines, etc.?

I always mix the leftover pasta with the leftover sauce when I store it.

That doesn’t prevent me from scooping out a portion this way, but at least the pasta isn’t a brick.

Won’t surprise me if Trump pardons him then

Was it a state crime, or is Trump going to pardon him?

My earlier reply had nothing to do with “vibes.” I was saying that for many folks (not all), it’s the talent and skill that go into a piece that adds to our appreciation of it. Have you ever seen a statue by a great sculptor, like the Pieta by Michelangelo? Yes, the thing itself is beautiful, but part of what makes it amazing is that it’s carved out of stone. If Michelangelo was able to make it happen just by describing it, it wouldn’t be renown as something truly great.

So sure, cool image, but not a work of art in my mind because there was no artistic talent to make it happen. Doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the image.

How the hell is that disrespectful to Jews? It’s disrespectful to one half Jew: Maher.

Can’t speak for the person you’re asking, but a lot of us who appreciate art appreciate the talent and skill it takes to translate a vision into whatever medium. Lots and lots of people get cool ideas, but artists take those ideas and bring them to life. Just typing the idea into a prompt box and having the result spit out doesn’t seem like the same thing.

Not necessarily. My wife and I broke up (separated) but we didn’t divorce.

I remember a long time ago noticing, while sorting by new, that posts in some communities had downvotes within seconds of being posted, so yes I think there are bots.

And our constitution explicitly says the government can’t favor one religion over another. There are Christians in our country who are trying to undo that - who think we’re a Christian nation - but the US was settled by diverse groups wanting the freedom to practice their own religions, and the ability to do that was built into our constitution. So a religious text isn’t justification for something being legal here.

Your mom having a say in who the other wives are is not the same as you mom being able to have other husbands.

People say that, but it’s much easier said than done. You can’t just decide to move to a country and go. Like the US, you have to apply. Many want proof that you have a useful skill. In some cases the application is expensive.

Also, we have kids and family. If I had to give up seeing them easily to live, I guess I would, but that thought is stressful too.

Right, this is a facet that a lot of people don’t get. I’m also more worried about smacking my toe on a table leg than I am of death, because I’m just not at all worried about death. When the game is over, it’s over.

Not having enough money to live sounds horrible though.

Yes, this is it. I worked at the same aerospace company for 40 years and retired this past January. As an engineer, I had done lots of spreadsheets and analysis to make sure I had some confidence that my wife and I could live the rest of our lives without being a burden on anyone. Now, just a few months later, my 401k and IRA are in the toilet, below the worst case of my worst case analysis, the administration is working to dismantle the social security and medicaid that I haven’t yet applied for, and my anxiety is through the roof.

I’ve never really been anxious about death. I mean, I’m not looking forward to it and I try to live in a way that puts it off, but every life ends eventually and I’m at peace with the fact that mine isn’t an exception. But what happens if I run out of money before then? How do I live? I’ve never been rich, but I’ve been super lucky to have a good enough income to feed myself and my family for 40 years. We had a couple times when unforseen issues made me worried about being able to pay our bills, but we were able to get through those times with some belt tightening. But now? I’ve never been so anxious in my life.

Cybertruck might be an exception. I’m surprised Musk hasn’t made a version of the Cybertruck that can roll coal.