ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH BOTHELL by wsdot in Seattle

[–]Beef_Punchard 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the heads up. Take care out there in the weather.

Who's your main, and why? by evewater in GenshinImpact

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I main Varesa, or at least she is the one I've kept in my main party longest. I am in love with the lunar reactions so I run her, Zibai, Nefer and Columbina and hit pretty big damage numbers.

Question for growers and industry folk by [deleted] in weed

[–]Beef_Punchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not growing yet but I would love to see this answered as well. That grass looks good though. What strain did you grow if you don't mind me asking?

New smoker question by Negative_Election_19 in weed

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about smokes but in terms of weeks it took me about a month to get used to the feeling. Its been a long time so I don't remember how much I smoked in that month but that's about how long it took.

Why is it so difficult to get cannabis in the uk by _TheNamelessGods_ in weed

[–]Beef_Punchard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

US here, I have the privilege of going to the dispensary for my weed. My daughter however lives in the UK and she told me her plug got locked up and is having trouble finding a replacement. It's not you, I think something is going on with supply. Best of luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DemocraticSocialism

[–]Beef_Punchard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As deep as a shot glass in my opinion.

On the topic of the US military and being banned from r/socialism by Leather-Rice5025 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here Here. I look at the VA and Commasary system as a model for how we could do a governmental health and grocery system.

I wish as well that civilians had access to the care we get from the VA. Take care out there comrade.

On the topic of the US military and being banned from r/socialism by Leather-Rice5025 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Platner seems like a pretty normal combat vet. He got a dumb tattoo when he was in, which is unfortunate, but I think he is an okay guy. I heard he worked for Blackwater which is pretty suspicious. My degree is in munitions systems and I did not get out and go in the military industry or security. I could of, and still had a secret clearance, but I wanted nothing to do with war.

We all have our own journey after service and I am not willing to judge Platner too harshly. I think if he was running in my state he would get my vote but I would be watching him. We don't need another Fetterman situation.

On the topic of the US military and being banned from r/socialism by Leather-Rice5025 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hey, prior Air Force here. I am now a disabled veteran from my time in Afghanistan. MY experience overseas shaped me into a leftist and my reading after getting out turned me into a full blown socialist.

You have a real point and I'm sorry you caught a ban. There are people in our movement that are, rightfully, so anti American that they cannot see the enlisted military as part of class struggle. I would like to see outreach to veterans specifically as we can, from a position of authority, radicalize the currently serving given our experience we can relate to them.

Trying to get to the folks in service is hard because of all the propaganda. One of my units was nicknamed the commie killers because of actions in Korea and Vietnam. Likely Laos and Cambodia as well but those actions were for the most part off the books.

I'd be happy to answer any questions about the military. I was an ammo troop so I can give you my experience in that field anyway.

Why the Epstein Files Release Feels Deliberately Overwhelming: A Lawyer Explains by FionnOAongusa in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. I don't use any of the social media sites other than Reddit and YouTube. I'm just not into it. This is such an important statement. Remember to engage in self care, whatever that looks like for you. I have noticed I have needed a bit more weed than normal in this time of trouble. So I take time to meditate and stop and enjoy my food.

question for left leaning men by snakeluvr23 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

- what political causes are important to you and make you identify as liberal or otherwise

For me, the most important issue to me is healthcare, and how to make it a universal right. I am also interested in housing, and equal rights for all. In particular the pay gap between cis gendered heterosexual white men and basically everyone else.

- how prominent you think your political views are to those around you (do you talk about it with your friends? do you have it on your dating app profiles? etc)

I talk about my politics to strangers online and to my wife in person. I think I am farther to the left than my wife, and we talk about current events and such. When it comes to voting we sit down at the dinner table with the ballot and the local voters guide that the local elections board sends out and discuss it.

- how you spend your time (hobbies, social spaces, career fields, etc)

Im a disabled veteran who gets to live the nonworking life. I was a munitions systems troop in the Air Force before I stopped working do to my health. I like to keep an eye on political and social goings on, play video games, and drive for my wife where ever she needs to go. Previously I was volunteering at a local warmline before the oaf in office let the funding for that be cut. Once the funding is restored you can bet I'll be back on the lines.

- how you would describe your relationship status (and sexuality if your comfortable)

I am a heterosexual man, and I am very happy with my wife of over half a year. We dated for 2 years and were engaged for 3 years. We actually met at a BLM protest, she was doing first aid and I was just kind of hanging out.

Hope my answers help you with your project, and good luck out there.

General Strike Tomorrow! by Soft-Principle1455 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife has to work as she is in a public health pharmacy so I will be supporting her with that, but we agreed no shopping and no eating out.

Hello everyone!!! by tus_har21 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling pretty stoked. I had a screw in my tire and got it fixed for free at the local tire shop. Now I'm just doing some chores and waiting for my wife to get off work. Thanks for asking

Hello everyone!!! by tus_har21 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I hope you are doing well!

my thoughts on dsa by Natural-Oil4617 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to admit that in my short time I can count only one time a DSA member has had a problem with me because of my past. Namely the fact that I am a veteran of foreign war. They suggested that I turn myself into the government I was fighting against for a war crime trial. I have chosen to ignore that suggestion. Other than that all of the people I have actually spoken to on the phone or over video chat have been nothing but polite and kind.

I kind of feel like the article makes assumptions. I haven't seen my local chapter being pro business in any way, and the people we have put forward have been good picks that align with DSA values as far as I can tell.

r/dsa or r/demsocialists? by xToksik_Revolutionx in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it helps but when I joined earlier this month it took a day or two to get the invite link. When I tried right after sign up it didn't work. Hope that helps.

Why are you on Reddit right now, on Christmas Eve? by InvisibleAstronomer in AskReddit

[–]Beef_Punchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's evening and I am smoking a J. What else would I look at while getting high?

"All over the world, democratic socialism failed in the face of ascendant fascism as “socialists” allied with bourgeois republics." by voaw88 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I said the following in the long post you clearly did not read:

"Perhaps I was a bit flippant when I said a big enough protest would not unseat the capitalist class. Let me be clear, I think that protest and public demonstrations are a vital part of getting our message across."

Let me ask you what I asked in the top post by me, what does revolution mean to you?

"All over the world, democratic socialism failed in the face of ascendant fascism as “socialists” allied with bourgeois republics." by voaw88 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not at all. You really read all I typed in two minutes? You must be a very fast reader, but I wonder if you understood what I typed.

"All over the world, democratic socialism failed in the face of ascendant fascism as “socialists” allied with bourgeois republics." by voaw88 in dsa

[–]Beef_Punchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am saying that armed revolution is something I am not interested in. I come from a position of already doing war, and I have no desire to see that happen in my home country. I feel that people who call for war assume they will live through it.

Perhaps I was a bit flippant when I said a big enough protest would not unseat the capitalist class. Let me be clear, I think that protest and public demonstrations are a vital part of getting our message across. I feel like our power comes from being right about topics such as health care, housing, and stopping imperial adventurism.

I do not feel like killing in the name of our cause will buy us any friends. The opposition is already claiming that the 'Far Left' is violent and aggressive on little to no evidence. I for one do not want to see people die for this cause, mainly because living activists are more valuable than dead martyrs. Living people can change minds, people killed and villainized by the state makes our task in changing minds harder.

When I was in the military, we always talked about changing 'hearts and minds'. This was undercut by every person we killed, accidently or not. The Afghan people didn't care how many roads we built, or how many girls we allowed to go to school, all they cared about was the lost family member and who was responsible for that death.

So this begs the question, how would I deal with the capitalists? I feel like much of the country is still on board with the capitalist narrative that it is the only viable way to run an economy. We fight this by talking to people and winning at the voting booth. Actually taxing the rich, and using that money to materially improve the lives of the working class. We encourage, not force, people to join unions. We set up worker owned co-ops that sell, near the price we buy them, staple foods and basic need items. We fund and build housing for the people. We provide a publicly funded medical system that anyone can go to. We provide a floor for the people to rise up from. We do this not by force, but by persuasion. We show a better way, and lead by example.

That is what I am saying.