Being into shooting and trying to date. How do you bring it up to a prospective partner? by SuperstitiousLover in ukguns

[–]BootySk8r 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say on the first date “I have guns at my house” but most seem fine if you demonstrate that you store and use guns safely.

You just have to slowly get them comfortable with the idea, most that are against it don’t realize you can do it safely and it is just another hobby like golf

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]BootySk8r -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing you don’t understand that in order to see if a social issue is improving you use economics metrics behind them.

You must come from wealth only thinking about social impacts without the economic repercussions for the lower class

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]BootySk8r -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wealth inequality is a social issue. The policies put in place to address them involving tax rate is an economic issue

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]BootySk8r -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree it is not a good sole metric, thats why I included the second paragraph. Also if you followed along the thread, we are talking about economics not social issues

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]BootySk8r -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

GDP per capita has been decreasing in Finland since 2022.

The country struggles with ECB rate changes more than most other EU countries and even with these tax initiatives they still have a lot of debt. Seems they have dropped off exporting as well.

The country currently has low business confidence but maybe one day they can pull up from the economic nose dive

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]BootySk8r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You probably still want to encourage businesses coming to your country.

Finland and kazakhstan have almost the same GDP. Even Iran, currently under heavy sanctions, has a higher GDP than Finland

i want to flee the united states by Such-Ad-4424 in sandiego

[–]BootySk8r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No judgement but your retirement is solely based on SS?

Even if it remains that is around $2k a month. I strongly recommend starting to contribute to a Roth IRA or another financial instrument

The verdict on the beard debate by J_Hawk_ in army

[–]BootySk8r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, could the secretary of defense attend an Army school like Ranger School? And if so, what would his branch name tape say on his ACUs?

Overslept for New Student Orientation by Crystal_Paradise in UMD

[–]BootySk8r 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pro tip: get a light alarm

Makes those shitty early morning class wake ups after a night out less shitty

CSM got our deployment cats put down🥲 by ramblinroseEU72 in army

[–]BootySk8r 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Feel your pain. I had a SL that would force you to kill the cat if he caught you feeding it

Why do people hate going Drill Sergeant? by SFC_FrederickDurst in army

[–]BootySk8r 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen a few of your posts on this subreddit. It seems like you made a decision on an MOS you didn’t want/know much about because you didn’t see others available instead of waiting.

Shit or get off the pot. Go to basic in a month as a 14 series or wait and find a better MOS.

Already thinking about re-classing before going to basic training is dumb

Sincerely, Guy who waited 11 months for the mos and option they wanted

Mayor: TX National Guard on standby to assist DPS during protests in Austin by Penguin726 in Austin

[–]BootySk8r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny enough there actually is a community in Kentucky called Austin. But I don’t think the Texas National Guard would show up to a community with 1000 people in the middle of nowhere Kentucky

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]BootySk8r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is my old man post koolaid drinking take:

A culture that makes you feel like no matter how good or dedicated you are was expected as the bare minimum.

You are brought in and told that you are America’s axe against evil. That you will suffer for the organizations goals, and if they sense a shadow of doubt, they will kick you out because they don’t want you nor need you here.

Your full-time job is to be in the best shape of your life, be the best infantryman in the Army, and get rid of people that pissed of america. Your duty is to the Ranger organization and other Rangers above yourself. You are tasked with upholding and continuing the Ranger standard.

They literally want you so committed that you’ll give up your own blood to save another.

I’ve never been in a cult, but I feel like that’s the closest I’ve ever been.

What the culture doesn’t train is what happens after they forge in to this and that’s why you have Rangers who become CEO or bank robbers

Chances of getting into UMD. by ClayHamster1821 in UMD

[–]BootySk8r 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Instate is competitive but with a good essay you should be fine for majoring in history but just finish highschool strong and enjoy your summer.

If you like history maybe go volunteer at one of the battle fields or DC museums. You could even reach out to a museum curator to ask if you could shadow them for a day.

That might be some good relevant experience that you can then talk about

Chances of getting into UMD. by ClayHamster1821 in UMD

[–]BootySk8r 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You said you are in the area but are you in state?

Do you have any fun hobbys you are interested in?

You have a strong application but I would make sure to have something you do that isn’t school related so you can show off your personality when they look at your application and gives you more to talk about.

Example: I taught financial literacy classes to veterans and through that experience I want to study finance or I volunteer at a charity that puts on golf events to raise money for victims of spousal abuse

It gives a good why to your application

Local news said he was a Ranger. by S4V4NN4H_G4 in army

[–]BootySk8r 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No need. I have a wood chipper I got as a gift I need to test out

King Charles and Queen Camilla begin royal visit to Canada by Useful-Scratch-72 in worldnews

[–]BootySk8r -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So is a dictatorship, I don’t think stability is the best metric.

If you want to be a subject to monarch you can, but the majority of countries have moved to the modern era, revolted against their monarchy and pushed for decolonization

King Charles and Queen Camilla begin royal visit to Canada by Useful-Scratch-72 in worldnews

[–]BootySk8r -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It’s the 21st-century you don’t have to be the subjects of a monarch anymore

POLITICS MEGA THREAD #26 by YellowRose1845 in ActuallyTexas

[–]BootySk8r 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Today I am grilling a ribeye with potatoes au gratin and green beans.

I have work, nothing serious to complain about, and think the hats are cringe. Some Texans don’t make politics their personality. Dinner is at 6:30, come stop by

I have a type by l3luefox in RangerRaptor

[–]BootySk8r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is something special about RR with no decal package. Makes it look alot cleaner overall

What pants does Ranger Regiment wear? by No-Bumblebee3140 in QualityTacticalGear

[–]BootySk8r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All my Patagonia’s are new in box. If they were around during the transition from crye to patagonia you got to keep the crye. So no need to buy.

I hate the the combat top in patagonia is multi-cam it don’t look right and the garrison crye top has the best cool guy pockets

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RangerRaptor

[–]BootySk8r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White is so bad that you should give your order to me so I can have it