HappySkullsplitter
@HappySkullsplitter@lemmy.world
- Comment on 34% of the US population doesn't vote. Why do polticalitcians cling to the idea that these voters can't be reached? 21 hours ago:
Because that group likely thinks both options are terrible and think it’s a pointless waste of time
Ultimately proven correct
- Comment on Anon watches Jurassic Park 1 day ago:
Pretty sure that both kids’ characters in that movie were intentionally written to not be average of children that age at the time
- Comment on OK now you know why there will never be a Second Comming 6 days ago:
Jesus is a rebel
- Comment on The Roman Way to Trash a Republic | When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it. 1 week ago:
Everything is just clickbait for established narratives
- Comment on The Roman Way to Trash a Republic | When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it. 1 week ago:
It’s odd the way these articles talk about dictatorship taking hold in the US
It’s as if there is a subtle undercurrent of wanting it to actually happen while simultaneously being outwardly opposed to it.
- Comment on This is why we have a defense budget 1 week ago:
I have seen far worse that is much more deserving of an air strike
- Comment on Stuck 1 week ago:
Directions unclear
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 1 week ago:
Financial sanctions are primarily administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), while export controls are primarily administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 1 week ago:
False. There are 4 categories of sanctions.
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Comprehensively sanctioned jurisdiction
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Targeted sanctions (individuals and entities threatening the peace, stability, and sovereignty, and/or contributing to conflict)
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Arms embargo
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Secondary sanction
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- Comment on The one good thing about all this 2 weeks ago:
The last one is literally the gutting of the task force that was focused on sanctions enforcement, seizing assets of Russian oligarchs
Comprehensive sanctions target not only the country and businesses but individuals as well, especially in Russia where the oligarchs control the majority of the nation’s wealth
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 2 weeks ago:
One by one
Trump administration lifts sanctions on wife of Putin ally Boris Rotenberg
White House directs officials to draft proposal to lift US sanctions on Russia
White House seeks plan for possible Russia sanctions relief, sources say
Trump administration disbands task force targeting Russian oligarchs
- Comment on Make gravity your bitch 2 weeks ago:
Then gravity reminds you who’s boss the next time e you trip over your own feet
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 2 weeks ago:
So is Russia now that Trump continues lifting sanctions and gutting sanctions enforcement against Russia
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 2 weeks ago:
41% increase on tariffs to Syria which is currently also comprehensively sanctioned
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 2 weeks ago:
Trump imposed tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica, but not Russia.
- Comment on The one good thing about all this 2 weeks ago:
And one more to the Mueller stack
Russia received no additional tariffs
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- Comment on Just this! But also more... 2 weeks ago:
Looking forward to seeing the first restaurant called the Döner Party
- Comment on Study Finds Biking to Work HALVES Risk of Early Death | Berm Peak 2 weeks ago:
If I biked to work, I’d be forced to ride on the shoulder of two busy highways and a round trip would be like 3 hours of hard peddling on a bike
If exhaustion from 15 hours a week on a bike didn’t kill me, traffic definitely would
- Comment on [deleted] 2 weeks ago:
Right to go pew pew at nothing of political relevance
- Comment on Hello, ladies! 2 weeks ago:
Classy for that guy would be Stetson
- Comment on Hello, ladies! 2 weeks ago:
Can’t decide if I smell Old Spice or Aqua Velva here
- Comment on Hello, ladies! 2 weeks ago:
To the right of the grill, so much melted siding lol
- Comment on Walmart is considering buying TikTok, sources say 2 weeks ago:
Plot twist: BlackRock swoops in and buys both
- Comment on At least Quark had some integrity. 3 weeks ago:
Though only 10% of the military serves in direct combat roles, those who actually serve in combat can certainly be traumatized by their experience.
The silver lining of serving in the military is that we are obligated not to follow illegal orders and the path to gaining rank in the military more often than not will instill wisdom and integrity after having their courage tested.
I am thankful to have served with so many servicemembers who demonstrated their wisdom, integrity, and courage and stood up for what they knew was right even when the people we elect are unable to do the same.
- Comment on At least Quark had some integrity. 3 weeks ago:
After having been in the military, it’s weird to hear people talk about the military who have never served.
Obeying authority? Sure, until ranking up and becoming the authority.
Pushing down emotions? More like learning to have control over our emotions, where those emotions do not control us.
Never be a soldier, but a fighter if needed?
That’s basically what I did. Most military jobs are non-combat that are trained to fight if needed but if they are needed than we’ve got way bigger problens than just fighting.
It will kill your soul? I for one certainly have regrets, but my soul feels intact.
Not everyone should join the military, it’s certainly not for everyone. Some people who thought it was all they ever wanted to do find out quickly that it’s not for them and leave. Whole other’s who thought they’d just join for 4 years for the college money and bail end up making a career of it and retire after 20 years.
I’m indifferent, I just did my 4 years and got out.
- Comment on pee was stored in the balls 3 weeks ago:
For many, it still does
- Comment on My body is the worst Tamagotchi ever 4 weeks ago:
Remember to be in the moment on the walk
Mindful of the sights, sounds, and smells
- Comment on [deleted] 4 weeks ago:
Yes, they’ve always been here. There has always been more stupid ignorant people than educated and intelligent people.
Previously, the stupid had no platform.
The fire hose of stupid shit we are inundated with nowadays used to only trickle through in person.
Someone would say something insanely stupid to you at the bar, at the grocery store, at the barber shop etc… and all we had to do was ignore them or tell them to shut up
Thanks to social media, now they’ve teamed up and have millions of followers.
The question ought to be, How are the the educated and intelligent going to rise above it?
- Comment on What TV cancellation are you most upset by? 4 weeks ago:
Arliss
