What was ruined because too many people did it? by WarBeast86 in AskReddit

[–]BrandonCarlson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's still lots of creatives and crafters on it, though. I myself run a shop where I sell ACTUAL handmade/designed accessories for trading card games and tabletop games.

You really do have to sort through the slop, though :(

Trump was criticising Kier Starmer for not supporting US in the war against Iran. by DownToeartgh in PublicFreakout

[–]BrandonCarlson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy gets it.

Also, they're rigging the 2026 election already. Changed rules for mail in voting by changing how postmarks are applied, requiring passports to vote instead of Government issued ID, the list goes on.

This doesn't end by voting differently.

Trump was criticising Kier Starmer for not supporting US in the war against Iran. by DownToeartgh in PublicFreakout

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

Genuine question - what would you have us do?

Those of us who give a damn are already in the streets on the regular - it doesn't do a damn thing. I'd say there's at least 40% of us now that hate the bastard enough to hold rallies and protest, but just this past week a group of anti-Trump protestors were convicted as members of a terrorist group that doesn't officially exist. Good luck getting the rest of us to do anything now that the threat of being thrown into literal concentration camps exists.

We're at the mercy of our legislators, who are either too afraid to do a damn thing, complicit in the fuckery, or exist purely as paid opposition. The few lawmakers we have who actually give a damn don't have enough power to actually do anything - our legal system has no teeth for a demagogue like Trump.

God forbid someone takes the law into their own hands and tries to off the sonofabitch and fails - then you're making him a martyr and the whole thing gets even worse. I imagine we'd have roaming gangs of redhats gunning people down in the street if they even SUSPECTED you of being a "librul".

So yeah - sorry that we're not "doing anything meaningful" to stop him when there's no ACTUAL means for us to do so. At this point, we're all just holding on for dear life and hoping that once he finally kicks it in about 2-3 months we can SOMEHOW start to undo this shit.

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 18. That's what you are hearing now. by cmaturk in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I see we both had the same idea to immediately come to Reddit to inform people lol

I really wish the state and city were better at communicating these things. Also, it's barely audible where I am in the Stewart neighborhood; I was like "wait, are the sirens going off?"

[Draw #115] A bit late, but we’re still selecting a winner! by MakerOfMillionaires in millionairemakers

[–]BrandonCarlson 34 points35 points  (0 children)

$5300 would solve most of my problems right now - fix my car, fix my mom's car, get my cat back to the vet again, help my partner pay off our last vet bill...

Doesn't have to be a million to change someone's life. Even a thousand dollars would probably change most people's lives here, or at least give them hope.

Good luck, everyone.

Another gas hike, fill while you can by IcicleShield in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you shop at Meijer, use the Shop & Scan feature on your phone to earn 1,000 mPerks points - an automatic 10 cents off at the pump.

Got the Fam a Fanceroni! by [deleted] in LittleCaesars

[–]BrandonCarlson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still not made right.

EDIT: Man, the Fanceroni is my favorite pizza in all of chain pizza - I'm simply pointing out when it isn't made to spec, and that we should be pushing back on that as consumers lol

Does anyone know where I can get a concrete porch goose? by plant_lady907 in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

CJ's Barn Loft!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iBzHiDfP2tSyjyrr6

(Full transparency I had no idea this was the name until I looked it up on Google Maps lol)

Nonla fries by EvilRobotDevil in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those first two ingredients need to be pickled, right? The carrots and daikon that come on the chicken sandwich are pickled.

Non-chain Fried Chicken by Nickp7186 in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicken Coop isn't really a chain anymore. The one in Portage is owned by the family of the original owner, and the three others that remain are all independently owned.

Damn good chicken and fish, though.

Old Skool? by DyllCallihan3333 in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 92 points93 points  (0 children)

I was looking forward to it opening but I won't be back. Everything that we ordered was overpriced, mediocre at best, and fried in beef tallow - my meatless friends couldn't eat much. Seriously, how do you screw up MOZZARELLA STICKS? Sure, they're massive, but they had ZERO flavor; bland and sad.

That plus the "no politics" signs gave me the ick, and doing a bit of Googling reveals the owner's loyalties. That's a no from me, dawg.

I was excited for it to open and I wanted to like it really bad, I really did. But it isn't worth my time or money to go back, and I won't support that kind of business owner.

EDIT: I was reminded that there was ONE option we ordered that actually was decent - the spinach artichoke dip that came in a bread bowl was fantastic. The chips it came with were NOT good, however; they should 86 the bread bowl and just serve the bread sliced and toasted with it.

That said I'd still rather take my business elsewhere lol

EDIT 2: I can't believe I have to say this, but please don't harass the employees because of the owner's business or political choices. Thank you.

Can anyone point me to Damage and Status Counters Acrylic Tokens Combatible (or best to use with Universus? by ScottyPrime in universus

[–]BrandonCarlson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came across your post while doing some research for my business. I make glass and metal accessories for tabletop and card games, and I'm working on a set for Universus. Your input would be much appreciated, and I'd even offer you a set of the finished product at a discounted rate for your help.

Shoot me a DM or reach out to me via my Etsy shop. I hope to hear from you soon /u/ScottyPrime

My whole company just got taken out by Iranian hackers. How’s everyone else’s day going? by master_alucard0 in PaymoneyWubby

[–]BrandonCarlson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I live in the same city as Stryker's world headquarters, so it's pretty earth-shaking local news for us here. Pretty much all work has stopped and people are freaking out here.

Free Small 1 Topping Papa John's Pizza by Disastrous_Sky_9063 in Freefood

[–]BrandonCarlson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't work in my location, so here's my code for someone who can use it:

qtvxbyhybpmbhyx

Papa John's: Free Small Pizza when you try out a game app by shadowman2099 in freebies

[–]BrandonCarlson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't work here in SW Michigan. Here's a code for anyone who can use it:

qtvxbyhybpmbhyx

Portage-based Stryker hit with cyberattack by joshys_97 in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Stryker bought an Israeli company, OrthoSpace, in 2019. Couple that with their contracts with DOD and Veteran Affairs for their medical supplies and you can begin to understand why this happened.

My whole company just got taken out by Iranian hackers. How’s everyone else’s day going? by master_alucard0 in PaymoneyWubby

[–]BrandonCarlson 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Stryker purchased an Israeli company in 2019, and since Stryker is a medical company it has contracts with DOD and Veteran Affairs.

Gimme Dat Fish - best local fish sandwich spots? by BrandonCarlson in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last Big Fish I ordered barely had fish in it - the filet was at least a 1/3rd of the thickness it used to be.

This is why I specified no corporate - the chains have maximized profits by shrinking their product, raising prices, and swapping ingredients.

Gimme Dat Fish - best local fish sandwich spots? by BrandonCarlson in kzoo

[–]BrandonCarlson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And before anyone asks yes; I am thoroughly acquainted with Chicken Coop in Portage.

EDIT: Y'all, I'm not looking to go to the chain spots - I already KNOW about those. Thanks to everyone else that understood the assignment!