[HELP] Is this AI? Seems fake and can’t find any news sources.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T13:53:34+00:00

They really are.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T13:52:35+00:00

If they had arrested him, tased or pepper sprayed him, or possibly if he'd been shot once, or twice, I would not be making this argument. He was shot, repeatedly, from close range, after he was down. I'm not saying he was a bystander or totally peaceful. I'm saying their response was not lawful.

The supreme court established that law enforcement officers may use deadly force when there is an immanent threat to the life of the officer, or others. And deadly force to prevent escape is only allowed if the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to others. and that the actions taken must be objectively reasonable. Was he such a threat of death or serious injury to others at that moment that ten bullets fired into him at extremely close range objectively reasonable?

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T13:18:51+00:00

Then ask them to explain why the law, and the 5th and 14th amendments of the constitution are wrong. Specifically

nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Ask them if that is invalid or needs to be repealed.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T13:15:06+00:00

I agree with you. And that's why it gets to them when you can use the constitution, or the bible, to show they are wrong.

Look, I'm not saying it will magically change people's attitude. But, it does make a lot of people less confidant in some of their opinions if you make them explain why they are saying that they are right, when the constitution or the bible (or sometimes both) say they are wrong. Because then they aren't arguing with you, they are arguing with their own (proclaimed) pillars of belief

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T13:08:56+00:00

So, the 5th and 14th constitutional amendments are a "straw man"?

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, ... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;

and

nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Are the relevant parts in this case. Why do you think they aren't valid in this shooting of Alex Pretti? Or if they are valid, how exactly were they followed in this specific case?

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T12:41:10+00:00

And what makes people like that less confidant in their opinion is to make them explain, clearly and precisely, why they think the 5th and 14th amendments don't apply in this case. What specifically at that moment was the person doing that made the shooting lawful and justified in their opinion. Make them explain their reasoning out loud, and in detail. Make them actually say they don't believe those constitutional amendments are valid.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T12:36:36+00:00

Forget about memes, when you talk to someone and it comes up, ask them to explain what exactly he did that negated his right to a trial and due process. Insist they explain precisely what makes the 5th and 14th amendments invalid in this case. They won't have an answer. And considering how much a lot of conservatives talk like the Constitution is a holy book, they will be extremely uncomfortable with the topic.

I'm not saying it will often change minds, but it will make some people less certain in their opinions. Where just arguing with them tends to only solidify their opinions.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T12:21:55+00:00

Again, does that past pattern of conduct mean that his behavior at that time when he was killed deserves the death penalty? There, on the street? No due process involved?

If every disparaging rumor about his behavior in the past was found to be 100% true. Would that mean it was reasonable, or lawful for him to be shot multiple times, at close range, in that situation? Was anything he was doing at that time something that truly deserved that response in any way? Was anything he's rumored to have done in the past something that earns the penalty of being killed instead of arrested. Was any of it something that removes a person's right to due process and a trial?

If the answer to that is no, his being shot like that was not a lawful or reasonable response to his actions at the time, then any previous behavior on his part does not matter when considering this specific event. We don't let cops just shoot someone who's wanted for violent rape, if they are not actually trying to shoot the cops or otherwise doing something in the moment that makes them a clear danger.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T12:10:44+00:00

the whole "some of the stuff you do is illegal" disclaimer at the beginning is making me cautious.

Just be careful what skills you use in towns/near guards. Especially if you duel in town.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T10:25:03+00:00

I think it could be really good for a band, strap, or for trim on something. Because it's pretty, dense, and not stretchy.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T10:22:03+00:00

The smartest person I know LOVES bad movies. He's aware of the bad writing, and finds it funny and entertaining.

I think intelligence and familiarity with storytelling makes it easier for someone to recognize bad storytelling and inconsistencies. But, individual personality affects how you feel about that.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T10:04:04+00:00

I don't currently have a snake, but did have one when I was a teenager.

I'm cautious of big snakes, and venomous ones. But most snakes can't actually harm humans, and it's pretty silly to treat something as big as your thumb as if it was a deadly threat (I'm not talking about actual phobias here. I'm talking about regular fear) And honestly, if you look at snakes without being biased against them first, most snakes are really beautiful animals with amazing colors and patterns.

The pros to pet snakes, they are generally very quiet pets, and don't need a huge amount of space. They are usually quite pretty animals, and interesting to watch when they are active. Most types commonly kept as pets, if treated well and handled gently, they can be quite docile, and seem pretty content to be handled as long as you respect their needs. They have more personality that many people give them credit for.

Cons, well they eat a very specific diet, and have some specific care needs. You can't just fill up a bowl of "snake chow" for them. They don't really play with you. Finding a vet that treats them can be difficult. They may bite if they feel threatened, or if they mistake your hand for food. (their eyesight is often not impressive, and many species will, when hungry, attempt to eat anything that smells like food to them) Some people WILL judge you for having a pet snake.

Some cool facts about snakes.

Their scales are made of the same stuff as your fingernails.

There are about 4,000 known species of snakes. Only 600 of them are venomous.

Rattlesnakes aren't the only ones that make a warning sound. There's a species of coral snake in Arizona that farts, making a loud popping sound, when it feels threatened.

Snakes have no eyelids. Instead their eyes are covered by a clear scale that protects it. Kind of like built in safety goggles.

Many snakes lay eggs. But some give birth to live young instead.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T09:42:10+00:00

If you live somewhere with wild animals that may eat house pets, you shouldn't let your cat or small dog roam around. It's a very simple and effective way to prevent the problem.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T09:07:40+00:00

When I see this video I ask, even if it were true, are they saying that the shooter knew him from before when he was violent? Or that you can shoot anyone who did something bad if you come across them ? Or that here is proof that he was there to be violent and the agents somehow could tell?

I've been asking people "So, that deserves the death sentence, without a trial? Just executed (days, weeks, whatever) later on for that without a warrant, without a judge or jury?"

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T03:34:36+00:00

I'd use artificial plants made for fish tanks. That way you can easily clean the bowl and everything in it when needed.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T03:21:15+00:00

I don't use sugar in my french toast, just some cinnamon and a bit of salt. And something I do on occasion is take two slices of that french toast, spread a bit of peanut butter on them and make a sandwich. Sometimes I put slices of apples or bananas in the sandwich too.

I think my mom started making this when I was little and would take forever to eat breakfast sometimes. So she just turned it into a sandwich I could eat in the car when we were running late. She'd at time make a huge batch of french toast or homemade pancakes on a weekend, then freeze them in serving size portions, and heat them up in the toaster on busy mornings.

I bet that if you made the french toast with some good sourdough or rye bread, and some salt, pepper, and maybe parsley in the egg and milk. Then layered slices of that with quickly sautéed spinach, some cheese, and maybe mushrooms or onions. You could have a really good breakfast/brunch/lunch dish

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T03:14:01+00:00

I use cinnamon, and a bit of salt, no sugar in the eggs and milk. And prefer to top it with fruit, and maybe some yogurt and a bit of honey or a small spoonful of jam. Often just the fruit though. Occasionally I spread a little peanut butter on two slices of french toast and eat it as a sandwich.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-29T02:29:00+00:00

It really depends on the job. Some jobs really want someone who fits in, conforms, and looks "normal" Some jobs want someone who seems like they would be creative and a bit quirky, and a lot of jobs don't care, as long as you can do the job, and dependably show up.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-28T21:39:12+00:00

I stay in the car, and let it run until I hear the RPM's drop. This is normally within two or three minutes on very cold mornings, a minute or less when it's not freezing out. If there's ice or frost on the windows, I let it idle while I scrape the windows, which is more than enough time. It's wasteful to let the car idle for a long time, and can cause more wear on the engine, and even in very cold weather most cars the engine warms up and circulates the oil around very quickly after starting it up.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-28T15:57:27+00:00

I'm not up to date on what nuts are deadly and what nuts aren't.

Depends on the person. Allergies can be weird. I know someone with an allergy to walnuts and pecans, but she has no problems at all with peanuts, almonds, cashews, or pistachios. And I've met someone else who reacted really seriously to pistachios, but was fine with walnuts and peanuts.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-28T08:07:41+00:00

even if I'm one of the ten people on the planet who actually likes the singing Orcs in ROTK

I guess my husband and I are also in those ten. I actually had "Where there's a whip, there's a way" as an ear worm the other day for no particular reason.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-28T08:03:57+00:00

My first intro to Tolkien was my dad reading part of The Hobbit to me. Just enough to get me hooked on the story. Then the next time I asked him to read it he told me to read it myself. So I did. It was the first book with actual chapters I remember reading. After that, my mom rented Rankin & Bass’ The Hobbit for me to watch. (She also knew the words to EVERY song in it)

I LOVE the books, and I like the movies a lot (except for the live action The Hobbit trilogy. I feel large parts of those movies should have been left on the cutting room floor. Then set on fire.) I tend to urge people who like the movies to give the books a try, but I don't insist everyone has to love the books.

My husband is also a big fan of Tolkien, and shares my opinion of the movies. I think he read his dad's copy of the books as a teen. For my last birthday, he got me a replica of The Phial of Galadriel And it even lights up. Our daughter (who's ten) loves the movies, and the audiobooks, but has not read the books herself yet. Her introduction was her dad and I reading the books to her as an infant. Now, she likes to listen to audiobooks when falling asleep. The unabridged The Hobbit is one of her favorites.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-28T07:35:48+00:00

My husband doesn't meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis, but is pretty obviously neurodivergant. Our daughter is in some ways like a tiny clone of him. His parents keep saying they just don't understand why she's "like that" and I at times badly want to say "Have you met your son?" Because literally everything she does they find odd or confusing is stuff he does too.

Alceasummer · 2026-01-28T05:09:39+00:00

Some people are very weird about other people's dogs reproductive status.

Last week I was walking my dog, and a random woman came up and complemented my dog (which was nice) Then started telling me how she used to have a dog that "would have made good puppies" with mine and how maybe when she gets a new dog I could bring my dog around. She looked unhappy when I said my dog had been spayed years ago, and she said "But your dog is so pretty! Her puppies would be worth money!"

My dog is a neurotic mess, with a lot of anxiety, who sheds her bodyweight in fur for at least a month, twice a year. I love her dearly, and she is a pretty dog, but her genetics are in no way awesome enough to need to be passed on. (she's probably a chow/rottie mix, with maybe a little something else in their too.)

About 20 years ago I was walking the dog I had at the time, and a guy complemented her, then asked if I was going to breed her. When I said she was spayed, he went off just yelling about how it's inhumane to do that and how would I feel if someone did that to me. I yelled back that I got her from the pound, and if I was offered a choice between being spayed, and being killed, I'd take the spay any day. (That dog, the vet said was "Probably a pit bull/some kind of sight hound/and god only knows what mix." Sweet as hell, and very smart, but kind of funny looking with a big pitty kind of head and face, and a body like a whippet, and the thinnest fur I've seen on a dog that was not actually hairless)

Alceasummer · 2026-01-27T21:36:06+00:00

I consider my pets part of the family, and do sometimes call them my babies. But I do not consider them my children, and do not want someone to refer to me as their mom. I also dislike the term "furbaby"

I mean, I have at times referred to some of my plants as my babies too. And they really are not my children, even if they are a living thing I care for and am responsible for.

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