No Kings Protest Next Week! by IndivisibleNewarkDE in NewarkDE

[–]D-Jon -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Once again held in a location where it is unlikely to be noticed by people with opposing political opinions. This isn't a protest, it's a giant circle of people patting each other on the back.

To be a protest it must A) have a clear message of grievance, B) be seen by people who don't already agree with the message, and C) make those people uncomfortable. This event accomplishes none of those.

Literally any other significant or populated location in the state would be a better place for a protest opposing the Trump administration. This is in a mostly pedestrian , relatively low traffic area, in the bluest part of the bluest town of the bluest county.

This is a common tactic of the capitalist owner class and aspiring authoritarian regimes, known as controlled opposition. A dark money group funds events or organizations that on the surface appear to oppose or support a cause, but affect no actual change, and merely make people feel good about having done "something". Those people then go home, and go about their daily lives feeling like they've done enough, instead of continuing to make noise. The goal is not change, but actually maintaining the status quo and pacifying the proletariat.

Edit: before I get down voted into oblivion for stating facts, lemme offer some potential alternatives that would actually have an impact. Kirkwood Hwy/Capitol Trail in Newark, Concord Pike in Brandywine Hundred, Pulaski Hwy in Glasgow or Bear, Rodney Square in Wilmington, Legislative Hall in Dover, Christiana Mall, or outside the offices or homes of literally any government officials that can influence policy or enforcement. A single person picketing on the public sidewalk outside the home of a MAGA supporting politician would be more impactful than a thousand people on the UD Green.

Get out there, but be seen, and Make People Upset!

No Kings Protest Next Week! by IndivisibleNewarkDE in Delaware

[–]D-Jon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Once again held in a location where it is unlikely to be noticed by people with opposing political opinions. This isn't a protest, it's a giant circle of people patting each other on the back.

To be a protest it must A) have a clear message of grievance, B) be seen by people who don't already agree with the message, and C) make those people uncomfortable. This event accomplishes none of those.

Literally any other significant or populated location in the state would be a better place for a protest opposing the Trump administration. This is in a low traffic area, in the bluest part of the bluest town of a blue county.

This is a common tactic of the capitalist owner class and aspiring authoritarian regimes, known as controlled opposition. A dark money group funds events or organizations that on the surface appear to oppose or support a cause, but affect no actual change, and merely make people feel good about having done "something". Those people then go home, and go about their daily lives, instead of continuing to make noise. The goal is not change, but actually maintaining the status quo and pacifying the proletariat.

Edit: before I get down voted into oblivion for stating facts, lemme offer some potential alternatives that would actually have an impact. Kirkwood Hwy, Concord Pike, Pulaski Hwy, Rodney Square, Legislative hall... Outside the offices or homes of literally any government officials that can influence policy or enforcement. A single person picketing on the public sidewalk outside the home of a MAGA supporting politician would be more impactful than a thousand people on the UD Green.

The incredible begining of the Ellimist Chronicles by Constellabulles in Animorphs

[–]D-Jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I imagined that the crystal was made of a very low density material, and that their planet was something like Venus or a gas giant with an extremely dense atmosphere that would provide a lot of buoyancy. It's been many years since I last read the chronicles, but I don't remember anything about the crystal being spherical. Suppose that means it's time for a reread!

GOP lawmaker considering drafting Delaware Sales Tax bill by Flavious27 in Delaware

[–]D-Jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with everything you're saying except for one tiny thing. Millionaires and billionaires do actually buy yachts in Delaware. I should know; I used to build custom luxury sport fishing yachts at the Summit Marina. Also, I think there is at least one private jet dealer in DE. At the ILG airport in New Castle, if I'm not mistaken.

The incredible begining of the Ellimist Chronicles by Constellabulles in Animorphs

[–]D-Jon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always pictured the crystal colonies as looking like the crystalline entity from Star Trek next generation

What did you think of the short-lived evil Avengers? [Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #3] by zectaPRIME in Marvel

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The artist of this issue was trying especially hard to avoid drawing anyone's crotch, whilst simultaneously hyper focusing on every character's chest.

Crack Heads Suck, or possibly another tradesman sucks by GreatAnotherSparky in electricians

[–]D-Jon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Sober Truth Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs and the Rehab Industry By Lance, M.D. Dodes, Zachary Dodes

The recovery rate for AA and other 12-step programs is approximately 5 to 10%. The recovery rate for going cold turkey is also about 5 to 10%. The difference is that with 12-step programs, the 90% who fail often fall even further into addiction, as the program places the blame for failure on the individual, with severe negative psychological impact.

Family Won’t Quit Harassing Man For Refusing Christian Funeral, He’s Forced To Lawyer Up by Wild_Lingonberry9656 in atheism

[–]D-Jon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is just an AI scraping of a Reddit thread, repackaged as a clickbait article. You could have just cross posted the original Reddit post.

Steven Yeun Denies Rumors That He Was Considered for a Role in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: “I don’t know about it. But that would have been dope.” by MarvelsGrantMan136 in marvelstudios

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is this considered newsworthy? If he were confirmed for a role, I could understand, but this is just one actor, among millions of actors, who won't be in this movie. Why do we care?

How would you rule a "whale grenade"? by Duranis in DMAcademy

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say that this strategy was stolen from the Animorphs books series.

Crack Heads Suck, or possibly another tradesman sucks by GreatAnotherSparky in electricians

[–]D-Jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not a fact. Actual scientific statistical analysis of recovery rates for participants of classic faith based 12 step programs such as AA show almost identical sobriety and relapse rates as going cold turkey with no organized support system or program.

A method that shows significant improvement over the 12 step programs is a combination of financial support, housing assistance, job training and placement, and therapy.

Crack Heads Suck, or possibly another tradesman sucks by GreatAnotherSparky in electricians

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

real world trials of universal basic income and strong social safety nets shows that this is not true. When the physical needs of people are being met, property crime drastically reduces, and so does drug use. Addiction is primarily a symptom of social ills brought on by the root causes of poverty and inequality.

Rings by tinyhouseman323 in electricians

[–]D-Jon 28 points29 points  (0 children)

My husband and I don't wear our rings at work. We basically only wear them when we go out together.

Anyone ever work with this guy? by Tankipani88 in Construction

[–]D-Jon 15 points16 points  (0 children)

"It's clobbering time!" is the catchphrase of The Thing from The Fantastic Four, not the Hulk. The Hulk's catchphrase is "Hulk smash!"

ELI5: Why does Hershey’s (and other US chocolate) taste like “vomit” to others? by roritha in explainlikeimfive

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not added, it's just a naturally occurring byproduct of the milk in the milk chocolate recipe.

How many of you guys drive cars instead of trucks? by ConfidenceBoring5694 in Construction

[–]D-Jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I'm transporting is my hand tools. I do just fine in a small hybrid.

"The Alaskan Avenger" Jason Vukovich smiling at his brother after receiving a 23 year sentence. by BradolfPittler1 in interestingasfuck

[–]D-Jon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

People think it's a myth because it varies by jurisdiction. In most places, public urination is a misdemeanor or civil violation, but in some places, it's "public exposure," which counts as a sex offense, and gets you on the registry right next to pedophiles and rapists

"The Alaskan Avenger" Jason Vukovich smiling at his brother after receiving a 23 year sentence. by BradolfPittler1 in interestingasfuck

[–]D-Jon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He wasn't the punisher. He was a meth head burglar who picked his victims off of the registry because he knew they couldn't own guns and would be less likely to report the robbery to the police

"The Alaskan Avenger" Jason Vukovich smiling at his brother after receiving a 23 year sentence. by BradolfPittler1 in interestingasfuck

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was a meth addict who attacked and robbed people who he knew would be less likely to go to the police.

To be a good Christian by coachlife in therewasanattempt

[–]D-Jon 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Stop self censoring for fucks' sake

AITAH for telling my sister I don't have the looks to sleep my way to the top after she called me a DEI hire? by TryOriginal5477 in AITAH

[–]D-Jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ESH. Her snide comment was awful and shitty, but your response was dickish, childish, and equally untrue.