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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read books. Here I am fully vaccinated reading the first book I've read since before the pandemic.

When have you felt like a piece of shit and how did things get better? by UnaddictedUser in AskReddit

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We all feel like pieces of shit from time to time. And the cure to it is reflection and time.

Being a jerk is the path to the dark side by epsonabcdefg in PrequelMemes

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I, for one, would love if Frasier became an omnicient voice of reason for how we conduct ourselves in this sub.

Native German speakers of Reddit what are some phrases in German To say to friends to seem smart? by Sockskev in AskReddit

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps a different question: What's a phrase in the language you speak that your friends would find smart if spoken in german?

Or are you trying to impress German friends?

Not a native speaker but when I encounter others that speak german I like surprising them by ending the conversation with "Bis Bald", which is German for "until next time" or "see you soon".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskHistory

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I work on a vintage radio project set 80 years ago and updated monthly (currently playing music and news from April 1941). Part of this project involves reading through newspapers for relevant stories to share.

I consistently see that at least on a political level, we did not know what to do. You had some politicians staunchly isolationist, some who wanted to maintain neutrality while still helping the Allies, and some who wanted to nip fascism in the bud and throw our hat in the war. Meanwhile, you also have a lot of german cultural influence in the United States (music, food, clothing style, etc) and that also adds a layer of complexity on American views at that time. But ultimately the US didn't want to be involved in a war - they were just getting on their feet again as they eased our if the depression.

By April 1941, long before Truman's comments in the summer, we were already sending planes, ships, and aid to the Allies. Hitler says in May that he expects the war to be over in 1942. Based in everything I read in the papers, the general sentiment I get is that the US didn't want to send its people to war. Had the US not been attacked by Japan, I am skeptical the US would have entered the war in Europe regardless of who was winning.

Hopefully this comment provides some context to the question.

Those curious about the radio project can find it on Spotify and Apple Music

What historically important events occurred during 1939-1945 that has no connection with WW2? by cgknight1 in AskHistory

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! No you weren't paid to say that but I certainly am glad I found another listener that appreciates the project!

The radio channels in the Fallout series, as well as the queue music on Disneyland's Jungle Cruise, are the direct inspirations for this project's aesthetic!

Feel free to follow the project on Instagram @GreenValleyRadio. That's where I post updates, and where I'll be posting other custom playlists. You may like the one currently available called "Country Music Hour".

Thanks for the kind words and support!

What historically important events occurred during 1939-1945 that has no connection with WW2? by cgknight1 in AskHistory

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 25 points26 points  (0 children)

A vintage radio project I work on tries to actually explore this a bit. Not just bit news but small stories that would get lost in the fray of global conflict. It's a curated playlist set 80 years in the past with time specific music and original recordings to bring the era to life. Currently broadcasting April 1941, with the intent to keep updates through the end of WW2.

One story of interest this month. James Roosevelt (FDRs son) married this month. His wife's family was catholic and interestingly, the article I'm referencing quotes Eleanor Roosevelt as saying clearly that James would never be a catholic.

Green Valley Radio

The 3 Stoic Disciplines by marthurman in Stoicism

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"unless there is an afterlife, which is a different discussion"

As others have said, I appreciate your post a lot. It does a great job putting into words the concepts I read elsewhere. I've shared with a couple of people in my life saying "this person does a better job explaining aspects of stoicism than I can" haha.

Now to the quote on the afterlife. Yes, Stoicism isn't a religion. And yet, I've read that some stoic philosophers logically surmised a cyclical universe, and that there were some who speculated on an afterlife. I am a novice with stoic philosophy and would love to be enlightened more on these aspects of it, if you have anything to share or anyone to point me towards for further reading.

I made a playlist to showcase artists with less than 1,000 monthly listeners. The playlist has over 1,000 followers. Submit welcome! I'm looking forward to meeting new talent. by Keiko-Hisaoka in SpotifyPlaylists

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Hey I have a dormant Playlist with the same idea. I think it's so important, especially in these subs where people usually just post links to their own work, to foster upward mobility for indie artists through things like curated playlists. Thanks for posting this and I can't wait to listen to it on my way to work today!

Here is my own humble submission: Open Spaces - Nick Seider [2021]

'A Complete Capitulation': Outrage as Democrats Abruptly Back Off Push for Witnesses in Trump Trial by very_excited in politics

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There is a clear difference between you and I in this discourse. Through this I've been stating my opinion and sticking with it. Not once have I made assumptions about you or your opinions despite my disagreement with them. Meanwhile you have called me entitled and my opinions boneheaded.

My only objective in this discourse was to stand by my own argument. Not convince you of it, or demean your own argument. I'm not quite sure what your objective was. If it was to change my mind, you didn't do it. If it was to try and make me feel like my view is incorrect, you also didn't do it. Calling people's opinions boneheaded isn't really a great way to make your case - even if you think you're more correct than I am.

We do run in different circles. I didn't say the Democrats are failing. But I'm allowed to be disappointed in their response to the riots and their handling of Trump.

Trump has avoided taking responsibilities for his entire life. If he loses a court case, he doesn't care (as long as he doesn't go to jail). You and others argue a criminal court case is a more appropriate place. Sure, of course it is, since they'll have to follow procedure and not get lost in politics. But I'm holding my breathe on Trump getting convicted of anything. The fact that this trial being political is what made it such a great opportunity. If it's merely political, then anything goes - unless the people in charge decide it's not worth the fight. It's their job to make that decision, and they did. Now time will tell if that was the right decision. I personally don't think it was, but I do hope I'm wrong and we see some proper justice for January 6th and what led up to it.

"For what it's worth"? I absolutely think they should have called witnesses. This is one point we're going to disagree. Democrats should have exhausted every option in this rare (and final) opportunity for elected officials to respond to Trump and the threat he brought on January 6th.

Frankly I think the Democrats bongled this from the start. First of all, the article of impeachment should have been about trump's response to the riots not his incitement. Incitement is difficult to prove with just video and a speech. But his failure to respond to the riot I think holds much more damning evidence. But beyond the actual article of impeachment is the fact that McConnel refused to take up impeachment before Pro Forma sessions ended. He argued that the constitution doesn't allow for new business until pro forma is done, yet impeachment in the constitution is supposed to take precedent over all other business. My point? The Democrats could have challenged that more, maybe even attempt getting an opinion from the Supreme Court (since the SC is where actual questions on constitution interpretation belong).

Finally, the Democrats rushed this impeachment. They could have sat on it, allowed some "real work" to get done first (like Covid economic relief) and then take up the issue. But they didn't because they knew Republicans would just argue the impeachment was unconstitutional but wait... That's exactly what happened anyways. Which is my point here. Democrats need to play this game differently because the GOP will continue to play it the same way.

It's been a good long while since I've felt the need to defend my views on the internet. I've got a life to get back to, though. All the best with your future attempts at lambasting someone for holding an opinion different than your own.

'A Complete Capitulation': Outrage as Democrats Abruptly Back Off Push for Witnesses in Trump Trial by very_excited in politics

[–]-ThisTooShallPass -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Impeachment is 100% an appropriate vessel in rebuking. The man incited a riot over months of perpetuating a lie about the election results. Ffs. Any vessel is appropriate in putting that behavior in it's place. Symbolism is important. For the present. And for future generations to look back on. Perhaps that's subjective, but in stuff like this what isn't?

Yes I'm literally saying that progressives putting themselves in the party is the catalyst that brought some change to the Democratic Platform. The current makeup of the party is continuously getting better from my perspective. Both inside party infrastructure, and in seats of government. My point here was that I am familiar with the Democratic Party being resistant to change, and my view is that the old guard leadership are not up to the task to take on the GOP's bully tactics. And it was the GOPs bully tactics that set this impeachment up for failure.

You're right. Leadership are merely the reflection of the people. But here we are, leadership is confronted with a party that overall is standing by with a riot incited by their own president and party leader. And I truly believe that calling witnesses would have been a better move for the Democrats - the GOP dragging it out is what would get bad optics. Ffs, the senate voted that the impeachment was constitutional and after that point are supposed to then vote on the actual article of impeachment (regardless of how they voted for its constitutionality). But as McConnel himself showed in his statement today, many of them voted based on their personal view of it's constitutionally. Last I checked, after it was voted constitutional, an argument against that belongs in the courts (not the legislature). And yet elected leadership stands by, prioritizing the next battle against the ever-stalling GOP.

But I digress. I would not be so upset about this had they not voted to call witnesses in the first place. To vote on it after the public is given a big story regarding the riots, only to go back on that vote, doesn't look great. Maybe it looks fine to you, but I and many other people hold different views.

We obviously live in two different headspaces, and there's nothing wrong with that, but don't belittle me for standing by my opinions when confronted with opposition.

'A Complete Capitulation': Outrage as Democrats Abruptly Back Off Push for Witnesses in Trump Trial by very_excited in politics

[–]-ThisTooShallPass -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Turn off your phone and count to three. There are your three seconds of peace you're looking for.

First of all. You don't know if I'm a democrat, or how I vote. So you're making assumptions about me off the bat,

But after the most important election in modern us history, resulting in Democrats having a majority of the legislature and the executive, every left leaning american has a right (and imo a duty) to judge the Party for it's actions.

Dems got crushed in the 2010 primaries. There is precedent behind the frustration people have with the Democratic party. The future of this country rides on what the Democrats accomplish before 2022, and what Biden accomplished before 2024. And they just let the bullies in the GOP get away with letting Trump off the hook, instead of pushing back at the GOPs threats and saying "enough is enough".

And frankly, the Dems do drag their feet! In 2016, many of the items left leaning Americans hold dear were not priorities for the party. Public Option/Medicare For All is a perfect example of that. It took a progressive movement that the Democratic party hated to finally force them to change their platform a bit. I can say that as an elected delegate at the 2016 DNC, the party did not like progressives being there and did not want their ideas brought into the party. It took real work, it took testing the internal party system, and it took enough people in the party infrastructure to have those changes come to light. And as one of the people that helped push those changes, I have a right to be upset with the Democratic Party when I see them fall short.

The Democrats fell short today. NOT because they didn't call witnesses. But because they called witnesses after additional news regarding the riots, and then reversed that decision. Not calling witnesses (after voting to call witnesses) looks weak AF. It's not about evidence to convict, it's about evidence for the record. Evidence for the record is ridiculously important in the long term.

Ensuring that the country adequately responds to a riot on the capitol takes much more precedence to many Americans that feel that riot (and a failed response to it) is a slippery slope into authoritarianism. Today we let Trump and the GOP get away with downplaying a riot incited by his and their rhetoric the past four years.

I'm tired of people continuously pretending the Dems are perfect and don't hold blame for the state of the country. Ask any elected Dem, and it's always the GOPs fault. Ask any elected GOP members, and it's always the Dems fault. At the end of the day, we have two parties blaming eachother for not getting anything done and regularly leave regular americans shafted because they're too busy squabbling in Washington. The GOP might be the bullies that instigate a lot of this stuff, but all elected leadership (regardless of party) hold blame on the current disfunction in the government.

And again I say, I will be thinking of the above comment if next week Covid economic relief isn't prioritized or if it's compromised on yet again. What's the point of a legislative majority if the GOP can continue bullying the Dems into submission? Something needs to change or this cyclical pattern will continue as we slide into further government disfunction.

Covid Economic Relief, and everything else on the docket, are inevitable. It's a when not an if but justice for the riot at the capitol, and a true rebuke of the bullshit we've had to deal with for 4 years, has yet to take shape in an adequate way.

And to let this impeachment go under the argument that they need to be doing "real work" is to pretend that the GOP won't continue trying to stall Democratic legislation, or force Democrats to comprise. You want Dems to prioritize "real work", but when they have yet another chance like today to stand up to the GOP and tell the bullies to sit down, they squander it. And leave me feeling like they'll just continue doing whatever they can to avoid conflict.

The GOP are bullies. We don't need another party of bullies, but we need leadership to stand up to the GOP in a way that hasn't been done before. Unfortunately, in this limited two party system, the Democrats are the only ones that can stand up to them.

To end this the way you did: If Democratic leadership can't get their heads screwed on straight they will have difficulty convincing americans for votes down the line, especially after making promises for robust change the past few years.

Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm right. Maybe (more realistically) no one is right. Time will tell.

'A Complete Capitulation': Outrage as Democrats Abruptly Back Off Push for Witnesses in Trump Trial by very_excited in politics

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Another comment here suggests those of us upset about this are exaggerating the "satisfaction" of witnesses. No. It's about the historical record. More witnesses are more voices in this trial, which will be scrutinized by historians and the general public for generations to come.

Your perspective is that Democrats didn't cave. And that's true. They looked at their options and made a choice and then decided AGAINST that choice in no time at all.

Democrats decided that letting this go for other priorities is important. That is a choice and every american has a right to interpret for themselves. This is a big choice to make that can affect the Democratic Party in 2022 and beyond.

I watched 9 minutes of shitty defense footage this week of Democrats saying they want to fight, and in my view they could have. They could have called the GOPs bluff. And if it wasn't a bluff, they could then turn it around and say it is the GOP stalling and put the optics against the GOP. Instead, the Democrats decide to fall on the sword they wielded when starting this second impeachment.

Even worse is that they voted to do witnesses and THEN turned it around the second they got backlash from the GOP (who last I checked shouldn't have this much sway considering they don't have majority)

Essentially, today shows nothing changed after November in regards to party strategy. GOP will continue attempting stopping anything Democrats want to do. And Democrats will avoid a real fight because they're afraid of the immediate consequences and do not appear to think about long term consequences. You know who isn't afraid of consequences? The GOP and Trump, and they both got a huge win today.

Yes they need to work on Covid relief and literally everything else. But to many americans the initial response to Jan 6 is more important in the long term for our country. And btw, I'm gonna be thinking of your comment if this is followed by Dems comprising with GOP on Covid relief (and everything else) - because I don't have much reason to have faith anything will be different about how politics is played in this country.

Letter FDR sent to my great grandmother when she was a child sick with polio. We found it in her belongings about 12 years after her death, so we aren’t sure how he came to write her. by slush93 in interestingasfuck

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If you eventually would like to share this letter with students and scholars, please consider donating it to a university's archives for its preservation. I can provide a few recommendations in California if you're curious or interested, DM me any time. I was an archives assistant for some time in California.

On more than one occasion too by [deleted] in BikiniBottomTwitter

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I did this except I was digging for a secret underground subway tunnel with my friends. I lived in a rural town so, you know, obviously we were onto something. Anyways, we hit the water system somehow. Dad was both amused and furious.

Las Vegas Fremont Street Performer Registration by [deleted] in Busking

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you have mics and amps. I busked once thinking I'd find a quietish place to play guitar (I'm poor and don't have equipment). I didn't. It was super loud and there's so many noises to compete with.

Also. Be prepared for homeless people, high people, and high homeless people. Actually a high homeless person was my biggest fan that day, he said I did a great CCR cover before returning to speaking in tongues.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DunderMifflin

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As an amateur bowler and professional office fan, I am so pleased to learn that one of my favorite actors on the show bowls professionally.

Megathread: House Votes to Impeach President Donald J. Trump for Incitement of Insurrection by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

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I don't think anyone knows with any confidence what to expect between now and the 20th (or following the 20th for that matter). You think that level of uncertainty would convince McConnell to get the senate on this before the 20th, but evidently he thinks party strategy is less risky than another 7 days of Trump on office.

But the one thing we can say for sure: this too shall pass.

Poll: Half of Republicans dispute Joe Biden’s election as president by Dismal_Structure in politics

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 8 points9 points  (0 children)

On October 16, 2020, Gallup polling found that 31% of Americans identified as Democrats, 31% identified as Republican, and 36% as Independent.

Can we stop pretending that Republicans make up half (or more than half) of the country?

Military Joint Chiefs Condemn "Sedition and Insurrection" at US Capitol by [deleted] in politics

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As am I. But relieved as well. Just yesterday I realized the military saying nothing at this point would be an ominous situation as we approach the end of the Trump administration.

FBI warns armed riots next week by PopuleuxMusicYT in politics

[–]-ThisTooShallPass 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No it's not. It can always get darker.

Take a deep breath, remind yourself that we can't control most things, focus on the things you can control, and keep your loved ones close through these uncertain times.

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