explodicle

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[–] explodicle@local106.com 8 points 1 year ago

If inflation is our metric, then Democrats have been in agreement with Republicans ever since the Nixon Shock.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Bbbut we just need to buy time for [insert other thing that hasn't been working]!

[–] explodicle@local106.com 4 points 1 year ago

People disliking your post doesn't mean you're entitled to an explanation each time.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 1 points 1 year ago

1854, with the generous assumption that the threat of party replacement hasn't influenced policy positions whatsoever.

So in today's elections, one might point to Democrats who are increasingly opposed to FPTP.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's implying that capitalism is the source of this problem, not every problem. Consider what they're saying.

[–] explodicle@local106.com -1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Who said it's the source of every problem?

[–] explodicle@local106.com -1 points 1 year ago

It is one or the other because they'll come out of the same budget - it's an "opportunity cost". So if the city has $1000 to spend on either a tree or a tank, then they can't spend the same $1000 on both items. We'd need some balance between the two.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you always rip it at max quality, indefinitely keep the physical copy, or repurchase it years later when you want higher quality?

[–] explodicle@local106.com 0 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Where can you forever-download these movies with no DRM?

[–] explodicle@local106.com 1 points 1 year ago

This sort of shit has been going on in the warez community for decades. It's why I don't pirate software anymore - even Empress has a strong incentive to sell out.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Anecdotally my spouse and I know this; our kids are just extremely energetic. We aren't simply uneducated on how ears work, and getting unsolicited tips from childless people while already busy with our kids is just another stressor.

Call me a dick if you want, but sometimes flying noisily is the only practical option. No we're not going to drive cross country to grandma's funeral.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I don't think hours of noise canceling headphones are a realistic solution for everyone, like people with autism or sensitive ears.

What we should have is a "children's section" in the back of the plane. If your party only contains adults, then you can only book in the adult section until it's filled, and same with parties that have kids. Parents don't want to disrupt everyone, but imagine this on a longer bus or train ride!

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