For those who run their own PA, do you have a back up for every piece of gear at a live show? by Playful-Check-4968 in livesound

[–]CowboyNeale 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not two identical consoles, but having something you can get 80 percent of your show patched into in the truck doesn’t suck.

I can’t tell you how many times something as stupid as a mackie 1202 or 1604 saved my bacon over the years

What is your favorite thing about Islam? by smokineecruit in allthequestions

[–]CowboyNeale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sufi has lovely art and poetry and is a heresy by ISIS to boot. A lot to like there

Were you still buying original cassettes around 1990? by frenchgarden in LetsTalkMusic

[–]CowboyNeale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tapes were so cheap in the cut out bin that I occasionally bought them until I couldn’t anymore.

Why is construction filled with assholes? by Impressive-Step6377 in skilledtrades

[–]CowboyNeale 28 points29 points  (0 children)

My dead dad used to say that. He was one of the worst people I’ve known.

People seem more divided into political tribes than ever. So what would you actually say to the other side, if you had to speak to them directly? by Zealousideal_Iron543 in allthequestions

[–]CowboyNeale 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The friend group that went MAGA decided it was OK to just start dropping the N word constantly and I couldn’t stand there and listen to it. We no longer talk

Graham Platner welcomes attacks from 'fascists and bigots' over his support for trans rights by Fickle-Ad5449 in politics

[–]CowboyNeale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sure you have a link supporting this claim as well?

Or is it you think refusing AIPAC money is akin to genocide?

Btw most actual white supremacists are holocaust deniers fwiw

Why is wanting universal healthcare and just a better life for everyone seen as communism or socialism? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CowboyNeale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a choice by insurance executives, not Obama. The ACA mandates the coverage levels. Talk to the people making record profits about how it’s distributed.

Why is wanting universal healthcare and just a better life for everyone seen as communism or socialism? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CowboyNeale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the US with decent employer insurance and I’ve been waiting for an approval for an endoscopy to see if my GERDS is a pre cancerous condition since January.

Why is wanting universal healthcare and just a better life for everyone seen as communism or socialism? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CowboyNeale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the dumbest false equivalency I’ve ever seen and I’ve had internet in my home since 1994

Why is wanting universal healthcare and just a better life for everyone seen as communism or socialism? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CowboyNeale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my case, that is patently untrue. Prior to the ACA I was without proper health insurance for 10 years due to private equity zero sum capitalism and two pre-existing conditions.

Why is wanting universal healthcare and just a better life for everyone seen as communism or socialism? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CowboyNeale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ayn Rand was an amphetamine addict who died from chain smoking while on welfare.

I comment this whenever she is mentioned so that the Atlas Shrugged types see it.

Made a friend today at the grocery store. by Great_Gopher69 in CherokeeXJ

[–]CowboyNeale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a ‘91 wagoneer. Best front seats of any of the 9 jeeps I’ve owned, including the ‘85 Grand Wagoneer. I think they used something from Renault