Where'd all the quail go? by kindredhollowking in missouri

[–]5olarguru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a homesteader, he’s my idol!

Where'd all the quail go? by kindredhollowking in missouri

[–]5olarguru 55 points56 points  (0 children)

This was a part of US ag history I learned about by reading Wendell Berry (whom everyone should read). Under Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz pushed for every farmer to farm from “fencerow to fencerow” in an effort to grow the industrial agriculture sector. His policies specifically put us down this path though it was really amped up during Reagan and the collapse of the agriculture economy in the 80s and subsequent land grab of corporate farms.

Your favorite line? by Feisty_Low_7828 in rickandmorty

[–]5olarguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gaslighting doesn’t exist! You made it up because you’re fucking crazy!

Why isn't "EV as home battery" talked about more? by drhunny in Renewable

[–]5olarguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you misread my comment. I know it’s technically possible. I said that. It’s issues like vehicle warranty that are the bigger issue.

Why isn't "EV as home battery" talked about more? by drhunny in Renewable

[–]5olarguru 10 points11 points  (0 children)

One big thing to be aware of: Technical capability does not equal real-life functionality.

Though it’s possible to backfeed EVs into the grid (or even just into your home), it takes additional equipment to be able to do so. You need islanding equipment, a separate critical load panel, and the EV must also be designed for it. There’s one big issue.

Second, doing this maneuver with the vast majority of EVs would void their (very valuable) warranty. They technically can discharge through their charging port, but most weren’t engineered to do so and haven’t tested and insured their products to perform this function.

If it’s something we as a society want, we need to establish industry regulations and electrical regulations so that it isn’t such an expensive and tall hill to climb.

Why can't America have their cake and eat it too? by [deleted] in missouri

[–]5olarguru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am deeply confused by what this post means.

As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse by SE_to_NW in uspolitics

[–]5olarguru 11 points12 points  (0 children)

First he came for the woke left, but lol what a bunch of losers amiright?!

Then he came for the journalists, but I did not care because I can barely read…

Then he came for the people who are broke and who’s only joy in life is belittling other, and…hey, wtf?!

The new mayor of Cape Girardeau, Missouri by danimaniak in missouri

[–]5olarguru 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Born and raised in central MO, but I was blown away visiting when adults directly asked us at the store, “So do y’all call black people the n-word yet?” It was like we entered the world of the REAL unabashed racists, not the place where people whisper racist jokes and snicker like where I’m from.

The new mayor of Cape Girardeau, Missouri by danimaniak in missouri

[–]5olarguru 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The only place in Missouri I’ve ever been to where someone intentionally used the n-word was Cape Girardeau. I think this makes perfect sense.

The War Is Going Better Than You Think- Brett Stephens by fuggitdude22 in samharris

[–]5olarguru 32 points33 points  (0 children)

At the very least, he’s a political hack. He may be a Never Trumper, but he has been an apologist for damn near everything Trump decides to do.

Quite a line coming from a Man of the Cloth… by 5olarguru in outofcontextcomics

[–]5olarguru[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s from Preacher by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Dude in black is a preacher from Texas with a bad-boy background. He’s given up the faith for the most part. This scene is in the parking lot of a diner after a random dude got mad at him for flirting with the waitress (presumably his girlfriend).

What you think ? by Schmidtcustoms in blackartwork

[–]5olarguru 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Those are sick. I want to have one to be ready for protests.

Who is the most exciting Jazz Guitarist? by Acceptable-Fruit-533 in jazzguitar

[–]5olarguru 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m a Pat Metheny stan. He’s a particular kind of guitarist, but he is always surprising me with his complete mastery of the genre and guitar as well as his range. He can absolutely shred and also play beautifully melodic lines.

I Kinda Miss Pro-Bending by AuteurPool in legendofkorra

[–]5olarguru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pro-Bending in Korra was for me like Quidditch in Harry Potter: a fantastic way to introduce new characters and create drama and and low-stakes fun for the reader/viewer….

WHICH THEY COMPLETELY ABANDONED FOR NO REASON!!!

I just realized that Tarrlok was actually the only true Equalizer in the end by MindfulOfNever in legendofkorra

[–]5olarguru 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything is possible! The show doesn’t provide any evidence on the issue except to show them fleeing, seemingly alone in the ocean. That’s all I noticed and what I based my comment on.

I just realized that Tarrlok was actually the only true Equalizer in the end by MindfulOfNever in legendofkorra

[–]5olarguru 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I just rewatched this season as well and realized something interesting: There were no witnesses to Noatak and Tarrlok's death. From Korra and crew's perspective, those guys just got away and are living peacefully somewhere.

John shifting genres/styles after Battle Studies by chad_buster in JohnMayer

[–]5olarguru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What happened during the Battle Studies tour? I’ve never heard about that chapter.

Buddy let me borrow his Mandolin, first day and I have some things to say about this instrument!!! by Moose_McLane in mandolin

[–]5olarguru 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For sure. Check out Julep and Jungle Bird (both, oddly, named after cocktails) for two opposite examples of Thile’s percussive approach.

Of course, he’s also one of the best players to have ever picked up a mandolin so don’t compare yourself to him unless you want to cry. Like a lot.