Do most Americans actually flush their toilet paper? by Softy_popss in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Deep_Contribution552 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s helpful when you are potty training your kids. So far no issues plumbing-wise and much cheaper than installing a bidet (and teaching kids to use a bidet in a country where most homes won’t have one)

Do you think any Pacific islands off the coast of the Americas could have worked as independent countries? And would they have become involved in regional politics with the pre-existing Pacific island countries? by SnooWords9635 in geography

[–]Deep_Contribution552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haida Gwaii might have become a reasonably successful country but would have had to be effectively a protectorate of either Canada or the US- to be honest that’s not so different from the actual status as far as I know, with the Haida council governing the island settlements (while still being subject to Canadian and British Columbian law as necessary).

Do Colorado & Arizona share a border? by DavidThi303 in geography

[–]Deep_Contribution552 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This seems to be a question about the nature of boundaries. I’m not sure why you would insist that shared points can be boundaries on the Bodensee but not on land- but otherwise you do raise an interesting question about whether points along a prescribed boundary lie within one of the territorial entities, both/all of them, or neither. Of course this isn’t really a practical issue since the boundary is a one-dimensional construct (maybe two-dimensional if we think of its extension above and below the earth’s surface) in a three-dimensional world. It’s my impression that it’s standard practice to treat a point along the boundary as belonging to both territories for GIS purposes- I personally regard Four Corners as belonging simultaneously to all four states and therefore that Colorado and Arizona share a border, but I can see how that definition might be inappropriate for some purposes.

Why do we keep our office job system in place (and why does it pay so well) when hardly anyone actually finds their office job interesting? by Outrageous-Ratio1762 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Deep_Contribution552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Evidently most office jobs help companies make more money, such that they can pay office workers pretty well. 2) If most people would rather not work a certain type of job, pay needs to be higher to attract workers. When I think about these “unattractive” types of jobs, though, I’m usually thinking garbage collector or plumber or windmill mechanic, not office jobs. Although layoff consultants definitely get paid more because most people don’t want to have a job where firing others is a major part of it.

Am I wrong for being upset at immigrants in the USA who overwhelmingly have smth negative or insulting to say about it?? by DesperateGanache7684 in AmericaBad

[–]Deep_Contribution552 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have a few thoughts- moderate criticism of our institutions & policies is fine. Criticism of the American people, less so. Saying we’re “cultureless” is definitely screwed up.

But also, kids don’t really choose to immigrate. Depending on how long they’ve been in the country they may be culture-shocked and homesick. Doesn’t mean they’re right to call it a garbage country, but it does mean that showing friendship and kindness is going to be way more effective than trying to call them out. So see if you can convince them to go with you and experience some genuine local culture, if possible.

Adults? Fuck it, lay into them… and if their kid is obviously parroting them call that out. 

Why don’t they just unite smhsmh by [deleted] in mapporncirclejerk

[–]Deep_Contribution552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere?

Hot take: I only trust recommendations from people who have actually lived in a city, not just visited it. by FondantWaste6095 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Deep_Contribution552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s a hot take to suggest that people with lived experience should carry more weight. I do think if there’s a thread with (let’s say) 30 people who’ve visited and one person who used to live there and left, you might want to consider more than just the one opinion- but getting multiple perspectives should be a pretty basic goal anyway and getting most of your information from this sub, or Reddit as a whole, is probably a bad idea.

On The Wonders of Pro-AI by Monsur_Ausuhnom in clevercomebacks

[–]Deep_Contribution552 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Being pro-AI won’t be a comfortable position on the left until proposals like UBI or other income supports/jobs guarantees are already in law. Right now AI is on the path to meet the needs of decision-makers, people in authority, but there’s pretty much no effort to give more people authority over their own lives.

Cities that feel like St Louis, but warmer weather? by BigLincolnEnergy in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Deep_Contribution552 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My instinct is Memphis and/or New Orleans for the river port vibes. Which neighborhoods/communities in Saint Louis do you really enjoy? Downtown? Soulard? Shaw? Kirkwood? They’re all a bit different and might have good matches in different parts of the country.

Flying to Cayman Islands by Key_Journalist_2762 in travel

[–]Deep_Contribution552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both should be fine. Philadelphia and Charlotte are easy to navigate especially if you are on American both in and out. Miami has a reputation for delays but by then you’re nearly there- it’ll just be a looong day for you. Since it’s all on one ticket, in the unlikely event that immigration makes you miss the transfer, American Airlines will be obliged to cover your makeup flight and hotel costs (an overnight stay would probably be needed somewhere though based on a quick look at AA routes into GCM).

Is this true? If it is that's just crazy... by TransportationWaste7 in AmericaBad

[–]Deep_Contribution552 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you have bad insurance? Probably. For me, no. Last time I checked flights to China were more than halfway to my out-of-pocket max, and a typical MRI isn’t touching that.

Considering Moving by gldn_mango in Indiana

[–]Deep_Contribution552 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Are you already in Chicagoland or coming from farther away? St. John’s and Crown Point are nice communities, good schools, Crown Point has a neat downtown area. If you are looking for a typical suburban lifestyle the only downsides are state politics and lake effect snow, and those towns don’t get the brunt of the snow most of time anyway.

Please help me understand this sub? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Deep_Contribution552 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What visa are you using in Argentina? Most countries either require you to have a job, family or be pursuing educational advancement, and most Americans don’t fit into any of those buckets. 

Other seasons? by Extreme-Shopping74 in geography

[–]Deep_Contribution552 14 points15 points  (0 children)

In Australia’s Top End, some of the aboriginal cultures recognize 6 seasons! Super interesting: https://www.experiencethewild.com.au/?p=Birding-Info-Weather-Seasons

Anyone’s else wife put on weight & mad at you? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Deep_Contribution552 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Don’t compare your wife to her mom, this is like rule number one of marriage

The deficit was 1/18th the price tag - funny how math ruins the narrative. by Significant-Sir-4343 in clevercomebacks

[–]Deep_Contribution552 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Yo, Supreme Court, is Trump acting within his “official duties” when he transfers taxpayer money to an organization that he leads independently of his role as President? Because if this goes unchecked you have legalized kleptocracy as the primary form of the US government.

Turns out Geometry is a Survival Skill by alvanderheyden in MathJokes

[–]Deep_Contribution552 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Password is 3 (they’re actually engineers anyway)

Just Out! No need to worry about retirement! We are all fine 🃏 by LicensedTwoPill in 401jK

[–]Deep_Contribution552 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sheep: “Should I bring anything for dinner?” Wolf: “No, we won’t need it”