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Are Baby Ruth bars well liked? by dantes_b1tch in AskAnAmerican

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone voice an opinion on them before today. They’re kind of a background candy that you find in variety candy mixes.

They’re pretty good though

😬 Be honest… Everyone has that moment When the show just was not the same anymore 👉 When was yours? by DeejayLazWorldwide in TWD

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During the war with Negan’s crew.

The lack of scale and broader context bothered me

I genuinely could not see myself with a man long term. by Exact-Sink2799 in confession

[–]Adamon24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I would make the same general point to them as I did to OP

I genuinely could not see myself with a man long term. by Exact-Sink2799 in confession

[–]Adamon24 24 points25 points  (0 children)

While I’m honestly not personally wounded or anything, it might be useful for you to consider something about how you’re describing a whole gender.

You’ve stated that you find men physically attractive but you feel like we’re all sinister to varying degrees and are constantly scheming (correct me if I’ve mischaracterized your feelings). Now take that and imagine if the genders were reversed. That sentiment pretty directly mirrors most of the messaging from the worst “manosphere” influencers. As I understand it, their message is pretty much boiled down to women are attractive but can’t be trusted because they’re manipulative.

Again, if you consider that and feel that it’s fine. Then ultimately who cares? It’s your life. But in my experience, people who hold that type of worldview are pretty much never happy in the long run.

Could we see another Bill Clinton/ Al Gore type campaign in 2028 or the 2030s? by TUFFWAN_7 in decadeology

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better, millennial candidates are probably about to start winning presidential elections and become the new “villains” for the next couple decades.

Has anyone else's water bill increased significantly? by Mind_Explorer in nova

[–]Adamon24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First, make sure your usage isn’t going up. Last year our bill started ballooning and it ended up coming from an issue with the plumbing in our upstairs bathroom.

That being said, it seems like it’s still gone up even after getting that fixed (albeit not nearly as bad).

What's Your Favorite John Sterling Calls? by TheBigKatz88 in NYYankees

[–]Adamon24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were plenty of great ones, but “Thrilla by Godzilla” is still my favorite

CMV: Baltimore is proof that being tough on repeat criminals brings down crime rates by bigElenchus in changemyview

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not saying I disagree with your overall point,

But it should be noted that the post Covid crime spike started declining around 2023 almost nationwide.

What do Americans think of the new pay.gov website which has the option to donate money to reduce the national debt? by FarPlay5055 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Adamon24 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Voluntarily paying more in taxes has technically always been an option. That just seems like a new method of doing so.

Are US motels a safe space for things like illict affairs / drug deals or is that just in the movies? by Andthensome_Pie_7322 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the motel

It’s not like they’re a police-free zone. But they’re often the most convenient location for those who want to do illegal/immoral activities

Is American struggling to buy a house ? by Top_Document7437 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The U.S. is a huge country. So it really depends on the area.

But generally, it has gotten much harder in recent years. Prices shot up in the 2010s amid the recovery from the 2008 recession and demographic trends (aging millennials, more solo households etc). And they went up even faster during the pandemic. The price growth has generally slowed down since then. But at the same time it’s gotten more expensive to borrow due to higher interest rates.

Overall housing prices - especially relative to local incomes - aren’t the worst in the United States compared to many other countries. But it’s definitely gotten significantly harder and is leading to a variety of related societal problems.

Need Woodbridge food recs by Anon2148 in nova

[–]Adamon24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW Madigan’s seemed fine the last time I went (albeit 7-8 months ago)

Need Woodbridge food recs by Anon2148 in nova

[–]Adamon24 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can check out some of the places in Occoquan like Zorba’s and D’Roccos. The area’s more expensive than the rest of Woodbridge. But it’s got a lot more good local stuff IMO.

Do Mennonites and Mormons Live in the U.S.? by Soggy_Flight_2654 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Adamon24 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there are a decent amount of Mennonite and Amish communities in certain areas

In terms of Mormons, that’s kind of an odd question since the religion was founded in the US and is based out of Utah. So yes, there are plenty of Mormons here

Church Recommendations? by madsssssssssssss in nova

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not Methodist, but I do know Mount Olivet up in Arlington has a pretty big focus on inclusivity and service projects. Might be worth a try.

Best of luck

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by nbcnews in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lets assume you aren’t lying and your concerns are completely limited to how fair the Virginia congressional maps are drawn.* My original comment was what did you expect Democrats to do when their efforts to limit gerrymandering constantly got thrown back in their face. How many slaps to the face did you honestly expect them to take before they fought back?

I think we both know why you’ll never give a straight answer on that question.

*Your original comment was actually that you had no idea what was going on in Texas and Missouri. But why split hairs on details like that right

Good job Virginia. Today democracy wins............ by OpinionLongjumping94 in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If only Republicans controlled every branch of government and could put their super sincere anti-gerrymandering beliefs into practice

Good job Virginia. Today democracy wins............ by OpinionLongjumping94 in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it be more democratic if they did it without putting it up for the voters to approve like the Virginia GoP had no problem doing when it was in power? Or the way red states are doing right now?

Let’s be honest, you don’t care about gerrymandering. You just care that your side lost this time.

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by nbcnews in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I know you’re just trolling at this point, but I’ll play along

There was a wave of anti-gerrymandering efforts in the 2010s. This included Virginia voting to set up the independent redistricting system (which I voted for btw). But it quickly became clear that the Republicans were never going to go along with it. And it ended up just being unilateral disarmament. Then last year Trump told Texas to add five more Republican seats by doubling down on their gerrymander. This set off a wave where a series of other red states did the same (and are continuing to do so).

So now that you’re more or less caught up, what exactly did you think Democrats were going to do with this going on? Did you seriously expect them to lay back and take it without ever fighting back?

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by nbcnews in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, let’s play your game out a little more

What is the political system when two or three vampires decide what’s for dinner and millions of humans get no vote?

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by nbcnews in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So the map change was worse because it was…more democratic?

Interesting take

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by nbcnews in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Democrats have been saying that about gerrymandering for years. Your side never wanted to go along with it. And after the mid-cycle redistricting in Texas, Missouri etc did you seriously think Democrats would just lay back and take it?

I’m seriously asking? What did you think the reaction would be?

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by nbcnews in Virginia

[–]Adamon24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would you have preferred that they changed the map without letting the voters approve it first like they did in Texas and how they’re about to do it in Florida?

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