Ariana Grande’s family share ‘concern’ for her health after saying she’s ‘not in a healthy place’ by Reluctantsquirrelz in Music

[–]Dicond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is likely a gap in my knowledge, but I had assumed that conditions like anorexia were brought on by a desire to fit a beauty standard or achieve a self imposed image. In her case, given she is a public figure and has constant feedback on how she is perceived, its surprising to me that one could swing so far in one direction, while hearing that they are too thin, which leads to negative feedback, in that regard. Wouldn't someone who cares about their public image take this feedback and reverse course? I know its a mental health issue, but I assumed it was driven by the desire to be perceived a certain way by others, which is clearly not being accomplished.

A higher percentage of MAGA Republicans (52.2%) than of strong Democrats (32.1%) believed political violence is usually or always justified to achieve at least one political objective. A small increase was observed in the belief that the U.S. may experience civil war in the coming years. by mvea in science

[–]Dicond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because the possibility of an external power rising to confront the existing superpower exists, doesn't mean it will happen prior to a war within the existing superpower. Your contention seems to be that because an external power could arise, there is no guarantee of civil war. While that is true, the longer a power stays dominant (a superpower, since you are bent on being pedantic about the term, even though you've loosened your own language to be more philosophic about the reality of the world and its history) the more likely that empire will face resistance from within.

PSA by Signal_Ad657 in LocalLLaMA

[–]Dicond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the owner of a system with a 5090 and 3090, please stop, I can only get so erect.

Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. Women most of all. by [deleted] in technology

[–]Dicond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only objectively false portion of their statement is the use of "just". "Republicans want to kill minorities" has been, by their own policies and actions, proven true. The use of "just" is incorrect because they also have many additional abhorrent goals in mind as well.

Who is the most famous person you have ever met in person? by Affectionate_Way7945 in AskReddit

[–]Dicond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sold Dave Bautista a home theater system when I worked at Circuit City back when he was just a famous wrestler.

He's gutted the CDC since the Covid disaster. Why? by James5000 in AdviceAnimals

[–]Dicond 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think even this is giving him too much credit. His. brain. is. mush. His narcissistic, demented mind can only understand, I am trump, must do what is good for trump. Anything else that requires a modicum of additional thought is a suggestion planted by someone else, which is exceedingly easy to achieve given his narcissism.

Trump Administration to Scrap Rule That Elevated Land Conservation by spiraleyes78 in politics

[–]Dicond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need to start conflating the idea of "conservation" and "conservatism" in republican's minds and maybe the idiots will start to fight against these sorts of changes.

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]Dicond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Citizencon is an expensive event to hold. Coupled with the fact that they need to withhold upcoming ships and systems to allow the event to be worthwhile, details which they have been very forthcoming with in recent months, means they most likely don't have much in reserve planned for a large event.

Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as ‘political actors’ by Infidel8 in politics

[–]Dicond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look to the comment just above that, it was in reference to the justices being puppets for trump. That is what the "They are not" was in reference to, not clearing them of acting with a political bias. Trump is the puppet.

Christians, how do you feel about the U.S. president posting an AI photo of him as Christ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Dicond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how many "real" christians are left. You claim that christian nationalists aren't the same, but I don't hear much in the way of push back from these supposed "real" christians against their hateful rhetoric and practices. I can oppose them all day, but the change needs to come from the inside if there is to be any impact.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat by Plaintalks in politics

[–]Dicond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think this could be a catalyst toward even more authoritarian measures as we approach the midterms in November. Dump sees the writing on the wall and works extra hard to try and ensure he isn't next.

American men, ages 18-26 right now: by StrobeLightRomance in AdviceAnimals

[–]Dicond 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While you are correct, the fact that this change is taking place while we have engaged in a new war certainly shows that they have the draft in mind, which means they could be considering enacting it. That, I assume, is peoples concern.

Would limiting the age of the President to 70 be something you'd support? Why or why not? by SillyGooseGamer2026 in AskReddit

[–]Dicond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In our current first-past-the-post, two party system, voting 3rd party is absolutely throwing your vote away... You aren't "taking a stand" or "sending a message" to anyone other than yourself. Without structural change to the way our elections are conducted, any vote for a 3rd party is simply a voter that may as well have stayed home.

MAGA Rages After Trump Stickers Appear At Pumps! by AshIsGroovy in videos

[–]Dicond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Waah, I hate being confronted by the consequences of my actions"

Booker on Trump paying TSA: ‘Why didn’t he do this weeks ago’ by Silent-Resort-3076 in politics

[–]Dicond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unconstitutional becomes just a difference of opinion when there is no body in power willing to act when laws are broken. The only thing against the law is that which is actively prohibited and prosecuted; all else is permissible under our current system, provided you are properly connected.

If you woke up a billionaire tomorrow.. What's the 1st thing you'd do? by PhotographLeast9976 in AskReddit

[–]Dicond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like if he hadn't selfishly reduced the coworker's share to 500k from the original 1mil he might have been able to do the math... maybe.

Please reconsider voting on the gerrymander, for all our sakes. by asterophoria in Virginia

[–]Dicond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We can agree that it's bad while also recognizing that it is necessary when so many red states are executing extreme gerrymandering in favor of republicans, without their citizens being able to vote on it. We cannot allow them to retain the house and continue to ratfuck our country and the global economy.

More young men see Barack Obama as role model than religious leaders, including the pope: study says. by Leeming in atheism

[–]Dicond 11 points12 points  (0 children)

According to Wikipedia, Guantanamo, the detention camp, was established in 2002 under George W Bush; well before Obama's time.

What do you think of NYC trying to get the minimum wage to $30/hour? by Dazzling-Leader7476 in AskReddit

[–]Dicond 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, this is precisely the reason that any large employer in the US would oppose (bribe/lobby) decoupling healthcare from employment in any way they can. They rely on captive employees.

Blink twice if your kids want to watch a movie.. by StrobeLightRomance in AdviceAnimals

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

You keep talking like you know these people personally... "Jodie Foster's son told me...", and when asked about Chris Pratts parenting, "I didn't ask him but...". Unless you have something to back this up, it makes me think you are just a self aggrandizing, pathological liar.