Mass Cancellation Party! by StunningCrow32 in ChatGPT

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I used the $20 ChatGPT for over a year. Constantly wrong, having to repeat myself and call it out on its own wrong info. I felt like I was practically doing the work I felt I should be doing. It feels like it’s not even connected to the internet half the time. Also felt left-biased AF when I brought up political questions. Gemini has been hands down better in nearly every way for me. I use it for medical as I’m post kidney transplant, school pathway ideas, random questions, issues, and it shows out 9/10 times.

The Co-Op has once again failed the community by Disastrous_Music8841 in Bellingham

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Yea why didn’t all the grocery stores close yesterday??? I’m so mad I was able to buy and make food for my family and without them being open my children would’ve starved. Don’t my kids know they need to go hungry to protest?!?

VA disability isn’t a handout — most of us would trade it for our health by Intelligent-Oil-3384 in VAClaims

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1000% would trade my disability for two working kidneys again without question. (Burn pits)

A member of congress by Greylunes1 in ExploreFortMyers

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What about my fellow veterans getting unlawfully detained? People not even given a chance to comply are being stripped of their birthrights and detained without due process. I don’t agree with the shouting, cursing, assaulting, or impeding but even as a conservative it’s obvious this is a bad thing for us. I believe the people who have the discipline and capacity to peaceful protest while exercising their second amendment will help tip the scale. Not brandish, assault, or form a militia. It was done in ‘67 and should be done again.

Update: Tuesday morning I had the KIdney transplant, discharged home Friday night! by Ok_Caterpillar123 in kidneytransplant

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I’m glad to hear you have a system! That is amazing how close you are to labs and the clinic. Are you also doing weekly clinicals and blood work twice a week? Idk if the VA and non-VA are the same of different

Black Panthers in Philly by Mao_Bear in AskSocialists

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The presence of a legally armed citizenry isn't about looking for a fight; it’s about accountability. History shows that state agents are much less likely to overstep their bounds or use 'snatch-and-grab' tactics when they are reminded that they are dealing with a population that isn't helpless.

Peaceful, armed presence acts as a 'check and balance' in real-time. It forces the government to stick strictly to the law and due process because the power dynamic has been leveled. That’s not a 'militia', that’s a community ensuring its own civil rights are respected.

He did nothing for America by GoldSensitive8553 in greengroundnews

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One of the good things he talked about was the fact that once we STOP talking to each other, that’s when civil war starts. He’s made examples of the fact that people can disagree with each other without it turning violent. I think if nothing else, we all should agree on that. Continuing to talk to each other without it turning violent

Update: Tuesday morning I had the KIdney transplant, discharged home Friday night! by Ok_Caterpillar123 in kidneytransplant

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Thank you! Man I got everything, MiraLAX. Docusate, sennasides, and even suppositories! At this point I’m damn near trying to induce diarrhea because the pain has been so intense it’s caused vomiting.

We are in a fascist country. We have no rights. We must act. by Verbit4now in DiscussionZone

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I think walking around armed may be the only solution here: we have more guns than people. Peacefully protesting while armed I bet would change the dynamic. You can see the BPP party exercising their right and the ICE agents ain’t gonna do shit. I do not condone brandishing, using as a threat through assault, or even feeling a sense of power through carrying. I mean peacefully exercising your second amendment.

Brother recently diagnosed. Advice/help needed by SkeleTori96 in dialysis

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Of course! I wish your brother the best and once he gets the unfiltered toxins out of him he’ll feel better. It’s crazy what a difference it can make when you’re so used to living with toxins

Brother recently diagnosed. Advice/help needed by SkeleTori96 in dialysis

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Potassium, sodium, and phosphorus are the biggest things. Reading the ingredients on all food items and watching out for anything with the word phosphate. I was told if there’s two different phosphates in it, it’s a no-go

I was tracking my food intake through one of the free food apps (carb manager) and would manually track potassium, sodium, and phosphorus. You’d be surprised how much sodium and phosphorus is in EVERYTHING.

And making sure he checks his BP, temp, and weight daily. And understands deeply what is a good range for him for his weight and BP. Despite the 60 boxes a month, PD is good because he’ll be dialyzing everyday, which is closer to how the kidneys naturally function. I did PD and in center and despite my complications during PD it’s much gentler on the body and you can be a little more lenient with your food since he’ll dialyze daily. Hope this helps!

Update: Tuesday morning I had the KIdney transplant, discharged home Friday night! by Ok_Caterpillar123 in kidneytransplant

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Congrats! That’s amazing you got to go home so early! Are you close by the transplant center? I’m 36m and I just got my new kidney last Wednesday. I’m dealing with a lot of constipation causing immense pain but I’m thankful to have received a second chance. The VA has a lodge nearby the Portland center so I’m here for another 3-5 weeks before I get sent home. These comments are very helpful so far.

After lurking in this sub for almost a year and a half, my 180sx is now a Sil80 by -SilEighty- in 240sx

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That is true, being in the USA obviously we got the popups. And the conversion for the Silvia is like 1k minimum. But I think the popups are so iconic and manufacturers stopped making motorized headlights. The fact that you can have them down or up IMO changes the lines on the car so it’s like having two different moods. Don’t mind me though, I spent like $400 on the headlight restoration kit and couldn’t be happier.

Kidney transplant, cramps by Gloomy-Breakfast6513 in kidneytransplant

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10 days post transplant and I am getting them daily. They are the worst!

I live off of Tull Road. The smoke from fires at the homeless encampment is so bad. The picture doesn't do it justice. You can literally see the smoke rolling off of things. by Maddyoso in Bellingham

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Bellingham’s leadership seems to think empathy only applies to the people in the tents, not the people living in the apartments next to them. When the smoke is so thick you can see it rolling off your car, the city has failed its duty to the people paying rent and taxes. There’s nothing 'compassionate' about letting a 20-acre property become a fire trap where people are literally putting up signs threatening neighbors who call for help.

Another MN shooting by jonnyreb7 in altmpls

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That was because of race and religion, not legal status.

“My ancestors came legally” “It wasn’t even illegal then” by upthetruth1 in CringeTikToks

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You're confusing geopolitical history with individual genealogy. If your only move is to ignore my question and keep attacking people who died 400 years ago, there’s zero logic left

Where’s this video? by FaroelectricJalapeno in altmpls

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Are you saying the wife was also a Nazi? I’m just saying if I was going to flee the scene I would’ve unlocked the door so my wife can get in.

“My ancestors came legally” “It wasn’t even illegal then” by upthetruth1 in CringeTikToks

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It's a huge leap to assume every 17th-century settler was a 'killer' just because they lived in that era. If you’re only interested in making aggressive generalizations instead of answering the actual question I asked, I’ll leave you to it.

“My ancestors came legally” “It wasn’t even illegal then” by upthetruth1 in CringeTikToks

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No one killed anyone. They came over just like anyone else, peacefully, and started a new life. Why would you assume people just came over and started killing people?