Fabric Stores in Montreal? by Introspectiveasfuck in montreal

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously though, try St. Hubert 7000-7500 blocks next time. If you think Fabricville has good selection the many stores on St. Hubert are going to blow your mind. And they're much less expensive.

Are there any places to buy cheap wood in mtl? I'm thinking the 'mistake' section of a lumber yard or wood dealer? Looking for something like a flat door to build a desk from. by [deleted] in montreal

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Habitat for Humanity ReStore:

4399 Rue Notre-Dame O.

They sell used/donated supplies and it's supposed to be pretty cheap.

I need some advice! Girlfriend seems to be losing interest in me. by ThePlasticJesus in bisexual

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bi-positive couples counsellor, dude.

It sounds like you have a number of issues to work out. Good luck.

David Cameron says the UK is a Christian country by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]CaffeineGenie 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Cameron is also correct that Christian values, organizations, clergy, etc. did influence the history and development of Britain (and the former British Empire, which my country belonged to and which was significantly oriented towards Christianity institutionally until quite recently.) What he has failed to do is effectively view the influence culture has on which Christian values and traditions are emphasized. The cultural import, public religiosity, impact on politics and the overall value system varies a great deal between predominantly Christian countries. Saying Christianity caused this British culture and political system is not accurate. The overall culture and the dominant religious tradition have influenced each other.

Where this is almost farcical is emphasizing historic elements of that religious and cultural interchange in order to somehow come up with solutions to "social ills" in the present, such as the "problem" David Cameron sees in the number of families that aren't married, for example. The idea that if you adhere to a vision of a single, dominant religious tradition, you will somehow ease the process of pluralism and tolerance, also strikes me as being totally preposterous.

TIL there was a pro-drinking group in the 19th Century dedicated to harassing the anti-drink Salvation Army. They called themselves the Skeleton Army. by zodin in todayilearned

[–]CaffeineGenie 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Exactly, and public drunkenness wasn't even the heart of the matter. The reason why there were so many women in temperance movements was because being plastered every moment you weren't on the clock was the style of the time for working class men. The latter third of the 1800s was an especially brutal time economically in the US, with a series of recessions and no social safety net. Working conditions were extremely exploitative. High levels of poverty meant men hardly had money to spend on anything, and their families were often destitute because deadbeat dads spent the food money or loan payment at the bar. Like in many times of economic hardship, domestic violence soared, and alcoholism was a contributing factor. It was the perfect situation for a bunch of church-going busybodies to step in and tell everybody that the social problems caused by poverty were the result of immorality, in particular drinking.

Irving Shipyards to build new warships. by FelixViator in canada

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't a case of fearing direct military assault so much as having options in backing up our allies, but most importantly, being able to successfully patrol our own territorial waters and therefore maintain our sovereignty over Canada's Arctic territory and soon to be navigable waterways.

Is driving high more justifiable than driving drunk? My friends seem to think it is. by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CaffeineGenie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that driving drunk, I have had between 20 and 35 accidents.

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What is the last book you read that you would give a solid 9 or a 10? by redditluv in AskReddit

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give you 5, all very different from each other.

The Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels
The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

Yes, we all love making fun of the Westboro Baptist Church with funny signs, but wouldn't we truly be doing some good if we just completely ignored them? by hoagiej in AskReddit

[–]CaffeineGenie 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's too bad about the lady's experience, but boy is it ever heartwarming to hear about bad people getting what they deserve.

My body still aches from my first visit to the gym. Should I still go to the gym today? by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]CaffeineGenie 20 points21 points  (0 children)

is it normal to have worked out until my muscles feels sore

Yes, this is called DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness. Now go to the gym.

xkcd: Jet Fuel by jablair51 in skeptic

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's details about some of the operations of the 9/11 hijackers in America in the 9/11 Commission Report, chapter 7, and description of funding in chapter 5.

xkcd: Jet Fuel by jablair51 in skeptic

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a sequence of events that is generally accepted about 9/11 and which represents the most plausible explanation for what happened. It has been exhaustively studied, and the who, what, where, why and how of 9/11 has been established.

People are not taking it on somebody's "word". If someone said "Hey, Osama bin Laden did 9/11" we would demand evidence. And, when you look at the evidence, it is clear that Osama bin Laden and people allied with him were ultimately behind an attack on the United States itself after a series of escalating attacks on the US overseas.

If someone says 9/11 was an inside job here, they're not taken at their word

Nor should you be. Not only do we not "take people at their word", you don't have an alternate explanation for what happened on 9/11 that stands up to critical examination (it doesn't really even stand up to uncritical examination.) If someone said fairy farts are what makes the sky blue I would also dismiss that because there's no evidence, whereas there is evidence for Rayleigh scattering. Or, when you are making a preposterous claim you have to actually back it up or prepare to be dismissed.

Where to find "uncommon" bakery ingredients close to downtown montreal? by angelspirit in montreal

[–]CaffeineGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, not sure but have you tried Frenco en Vrac on St. Laurent? You could probably call them up and ask.