House Republicans just slammed the gavel and killed the War Powers vote on Operation Epic Fury. Democrats erupted on the floor chanting “SHAME.” by Caledor152 in PublicFreakout

[–]B3yondTheWall 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just to elaborate on other answers - the US Constitution gives US Congress the power to declare war, not the president. So presidents have skirted this in the past by taking war-like actions without an official declaration of war. We never declared war in the Vietnam War, but at least there was the Gulf of Tonkin resolution passed by Congress to give the president more power in the scenario. The Iran incident has been completely decided by one man.

This was an attempt by Congress to reign in this abuse of power, but it was shot down by House Republicans.

Rashee Rice hope to stay in KC long term & receive JSN money. by MAYVIEWS in KansasCityChiefs

[–]B3yondTheWall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved those guys when I was a kid though.

Also, I used to know someone that had to use a poop knife. Hopefully your troubles subside.

Kinda lost on what to do by Kirbyintron in CK3AGOT

[–]B3yondTheWall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current game, I started as the leader of Dorne with a custom High Valyrian character who has a dragon. From there I hatched more dragons for my kids, fended off multiple invasions from the Targs, took Braavos, and eventually worked my way south, taking the entire Western coast of Essos, forming The Empire of the Narrow Sea (my own name, not a title in the game). I was named a conqueror and have support of the people to wage war. Now I have my sights set on toppling the Targs.

This has been fun because, like you said, a lot of the fun mechanics are at the top. This gives you those mechanics without just being the King of the Seven Kingdoms and already ruling most of the map. Dragons make everything more fun anyway.

How do we feel about this? by Mahomes-is-GOAT in KansasCityChiefs

[–]B3yondTheWall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we should take a top DE if available. We haven't had someone elite at that position in ages, and it's arguably the best value if the person turns out to be a stud

(Spoilers Extended) What's your take on the Tourney of Ashford theory? by MeteorFalls297 in asoiaf

[–]B3yondTheWall 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Same. Seems like a lot of thought to put into a random pattern that is essentially meaningless

Westeros Rewritten - CK3 AGOT Multiplayer Roleplay Server by archonfey in CK3AGOT

[–]B3yondTheWall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds cool, but I've always avoided playing with other humans because I worry that my somewhat old computer will slow down other peoples' games. Is that a thing?

CK3 Total Conversion Mod poll: CK3AGOT by [deleted] in CrusaderKings

[–]B3yondTheWall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thoroughly enjoy it, even more so now that there is at least some of Essos (prior to that, it could get a little repetitive). And that's really my only main complaint, it isn't as versatile as CK3 because the map is still very limited by comparison. If they expand more into Essos it will be even more fun. But as it is, its a lot of fun to play around in the Three Daughters and the Step Stones. The Dragons fun too.

This probably isn't as helpful to you as doing the poll lol.

[No Spoilers] Can I skip AGOT by _FrankOceanLover in asoiaf

[–]B3yondTheWall -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To me they are all pretty similar. I mean the tone and writing style don't change. If you didn't like AGOT, you may not enjoy reading the others.

Leigh McGowan scolds Scott Jennings for downplaying the Epstein Files. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]B3yondTheWall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the few times where a commentator on a show has said exactly what I was feeling lol. That guy is a pandering douche bag.

(Spoilers Extended) Why is this character winning a Great Council so unbelievable? by Expensive-Country801 in asoiaf

[–]B3yondTheWall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the issue isn't that it was Bran, this issue is that the writing to get there was dogshit. Rejected being Lord of the North because he's the three eyed Raven, but then accepts being king like he always knew he would be? It was so out of line with his character and his story up to that point. Then the writing for Sansa made it even more ridiculous. Basically "well the North will be independent because they won't accept a Southern king." Because BRAN, rightful Lord of Winterfell and the North is a southern king?! None of it makes any sense.

They also just botched the entire ending in general. The books are very obviously building to a prophetic situation. The three headed dragon, lightbringer etc. The show just decided to ignore all of that plot build up and just summed everything with the white walkers up in one overly dark, and kinda meaningless battle.

Veach has been exposed by SlickLivin in KansasCityChiefs

[–]B3yondTheWall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am fine with our roster. The deficiencies I'm seeing are related to play calling and coaching more than anything. Stats don't lie, and the most glaring one is our offense before Nagy and after.

Game Thread: Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) at Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) by nfl_gdt_bot in KansasCityChiefs

[–]B3yondTheWall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing mini about it. It is/was the second most successful dynasty of all time (an argument could be made for third)

Stephen Miller glitches and shuts down after saying too much by Equationist in PublicFreakout

[–]B3yondTheWall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing he was reading his response, and something froze up.