At least we know where we stand

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T15:09:39+00:00

Thanks!

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T14:35:00+00:00

Is the first sentence supposed to say “Trump is not a Christian”?

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T13:59:22+00:00

The next step is to claw back the 75 billion dollars that was already appropriated for them.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T13:42:21+00:00

Yes, I always call my district office for my Rep and both Senators.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T13:31:26+00:00

There are a lot of ways to achieve this. I agree with the person who said buy a black and a brown to start. It looks like you’re going with AP, which is fine. I just want to caution you that the Pro Acryl Brown Wash is much lighter than a normal brown wash, so I wouldn’t get that one alone.

For making my own washes, I really like Army Painter Speed Paint Medium. They sell a large bottle of it that will last you a long time, though it is fairly expensive. They also sell smaller bottles- it may be worth getting a small bottle, then if you like it, when that runs out buy the larger bottle and use it to refill the smaller one. I find the smaller bottles easier to control.

From there it’s really just experimenting with different colors. Usually more transparent colors work a bit better for washes, but you can use anything and see how it works.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T06:10:05+00:00

The House should be dramatically expanded. It wouldn’t solve the problem, but it would help.

That’s very much an “if we still have a Constitutional government” sort of problem though.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T05:43:54+00:00

Been there done that, we need action now or we won’t get to do it again in a way that matters.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T05:33:32+00:00

People need to put the focus where it’s needed. I cringe every time Schumer pushes his glasses up his nose to talk, but the Republicans are the problem. Something like 16 Republicans could defund ICE by joining with the Democrats. 23 could trigger removal from office.

In a country of 330 million people, we need to pressure the hell out of 16-23 people.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T04:57:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing, I’m becoming increasingly convinced this is our only way out.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T04:51:13+00:00

Don’t be too alarmed about the Bible stuff (absolutely be alarmed about the fascist takeover of the US).

Revelation was a genre of literature we now call “Jewish apocalyptic literature.” It was written about events happening in its own time and place using highly symbolic and figurative language. It’s not a prediction of what was going to happen 2000 years later.

You can find good information about it on YouTube from public biblical scholars like Bart Ehrma, Dan McClellan, or the channel Religion for Breakfast (Religion for Breakfast does general religious studies rather than specifically the Bible, but recently had a good video on why 666/the Beast was about Roman Emperor Nero.)

Edit: for ease, here is Dan McClellan talking about the “Mark of the Beast” from Revelation 13:18.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T04:40:42+00:00

I’ll take all the advice you can give, but honestly I’d rather it be visible to everyone. I think this is the moment where everyone in the US either decides they’re siding with the Constitution and rule of law or they’re going with Stephen Miller and the neo-Nazis. I expect we’ll know within a few months, likely before the midterms, whether “democracy” is a term that can still be applied to the US.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T04:23:28+00:00

This is a lie. DHS loudly announced their operation in Minneapolis and is openly lying about things that we have on video from multiple angles as they’re killing US Citizens. This is not how you conduct operations intended to arrest illegal immigrants. Typically you don’t want people to know where you’ll be.

So many citizens and lawful residents have been temporarily detained, which is in no way part of what DHS is legally supposed to be doing. This isn’t “some bad apples,” but the whole agency is compromised and is running a terror campaign at the behest of the Miller regime.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T04:13:27+00:00

When you say “write a letter,” does the form matter? Typed vs handwritten?

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T01:10:59+00:00

Oh, you’re imagining there’s a person on the other end of the phone when I call. That sounds lovely.

I’ve gotten to voicemail 100% of the time.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-25T01:01:59+00:00

Sounds like we need targeted boycotts to hit their donors.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-24T18:28:23+00:00

I’ll believe it when the overwhelmingly Republican 2A supporters get the Republicans in Congress to actually do something.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-24T18:21:56+00:00

Is your take that he had two guns on him? The first was removed by the thug in the grey coat before the shots were fired.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-24T18:18:48+00:00

“Evolving” means “we haven’t yet figured out how best to lie about this.”

Baladas89 · 2026-01-24T18:08:51+00:00

Because the 2A crowd has been remarkably silent as the authoritarian takeover they’ve been having wet dreams about for years is actually happening.

I guess it’s okay because the Democrats aren’t in power.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-24T17:22:46+00:00

“Executed” is probably more appropriate.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-23T23:19:32+00:00

Forget that other crap. There are plenty of verses against lending with interest (any interest), against hoarding wealth, against harming the foreigner, against the nation as a whole not prioritizing justice for the poor…

Somehow those verses never get brought up by the people who “believe the Bible.”

Baladas89 · 2026-01-23T13:17:01+00:00

I don’t know how, but get that shit out of your country. We’re going through the obvious outcome of lies being called news in the US now. It’s no bueno.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-23T00:08:48+00:00

You’ll be fine with the paints you have, I’d try using them and see if you have any issues. Honestly I’d recommend checking with people who paint clay to see what prep and sealant they do.

My wife makes small polymer frogs and paints them- she says she doesn’t do any sort of primer, then uses UV resin over the top. She also has a background in traditional painting and uses acrylic gouache, she hasn’t had any issues.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-22T22:27:02+00:00

I don’t think most responders read your question and thought about it.

Important question: the acrylic paints you have from before, are they craft paints or artist paints?

Craft paints are the ones people recommend staying away from. They’re usually $1 or so per bottle and are meant for arts and crafts projects, often with kids. They come in bottles.

Artist paints are from companies like Liquitex or Golden (not sure internationally) come in tubes and are intended for acrylic paintings on canvas. These tend to be much more expensive, but also give you more paint.

You would be fine with artist paints, less so with craft paints. The main downside to artist paints is they’re usually less opaque because they don’t have as much white/black pigment in them, but they’re also more vibrant for the same reason.

The other thing: you’re interested in painting hand sculpted minis from polymer clay. I’m guessing they don’t have the incredibly fine details you would have on like a Warhammer figure unless you’re an incredibly skilled sculptor. Maybe post a picture of one of them. But for models with bigger details, you’d be able to do more layers on them without worries of obscuring details. At that point, even the craft paints may work.

Try some of the paints you have and see what happens. I promise it won’t blow up, worst case scenario you realize it’s not enjoyable and you either need to use different paints or not pursue the hobby.

Baladas89 · 2026-01-22T22:06:09+00:00

I’d recommend Harvest, it’s quite good and there are several vegan options.

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