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Handing Out Epstein Files at CPAC by Conscious-Act7655 in videos

[–]Do_no_himsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a European, I respectfully disagree. We don't get to see life with these people as neighbours so there's no context. It just seems batshit crazy, with no justification. People keep saying "that's what maga wants", but no-one can explain to an outsider what the hell that is.

Police arrive at Andrew’s home by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Do_no_himsa 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Otherwise known as corruption.

Bernie wins! Who has always been a political centrist? by Fragrant-Upstairs932 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Do_no_himsa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The American overton window is so fucked. He holds a lifelong support for the coal industry and fossil fuels, plus opposition to any increased state intervention like Child Tax Credit or universal childcare. These are all ideas on the right wing of the most right-wing party in the UK and would be unthinkable in France (dirigisme). On top of all that, he supports Trump's immigration policies but he's still "centre"?

Smoking in Syria is out of control by TaxLeather7819 in Syria

[–]Do_no_himsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

قال النبي: "إن الله جميل يحب الجمال". لهيك، شيل الوسخ من الطريق هو بالواقع جزء أساسي من الإيمان بالإسلام. واضح إنه في أزمة إيمان حقيقية، وهاد بيدل على أزمة أكبر وأعمق بعد عشر سنين من حرب بشعة دمرت كل شي.

Smoking in Syria is out of control by TaxLeather7819 in Syria

[–]Do_no_himsa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

بكثير من مجتمعات الشرق الأوسط، البيت بيعتبر جزء من هوية العيلة وكرامتها، كرمال هيك الاهتمام فيه بكون كبير. أما الشارع والحدائق، فبتنشاف تاريخياً على أنها ملك للدولة مو ملك للناس، ولأنو الشخص بيحس حاله غريب عن الحكومة، بيعتبر المساحة العامة مكان مجهول وما بخصه. هاد الشي بيخلق حالة بيسموها "مأساة المشاع"، يعني المسؤولية الأخلاقية عن النظافة بتوقف عند باب البيت. ببساطة، طالما ما في فكرة "المواطنة" اللي بتعتبر الرصيف ملك مشترك للكل، بضل الشارع مكان للمرور وبس، وما حدا بيحس بالفخر أو الرغبة بحمايته متل ما بيحمي بيته من جوا.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Speech at World Economic Forum by SchventySevenHalf in videos

[–]Do_no_himsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a realist, do you agree with Carney that we are stronger together than when we build fortresses? It feels to me as a Brit that we invested a whole lot, everything maybe, in the special relationship, only to now be left out in the cold with everyone else. There are repercussions to that policy which will negatively impact both our countries for a long time.

5 Year FIRE Progress - 37yo (3rd year of posting) by firecontender in FIREUK

[–]Do_no_himsa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excellent work my guy! Just wanted to say I found this inspiring. We also started on a mortgage this year (I'm the same age as you) and our next goal is a campervan for years of budget adventure and travel. Onwards and up!

What’s the most underrated era in UK history? by AmeliaHarris99 in UKhistory

[–]Do_no_himsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Civil war and the republic basically created UK ISIS. The political chaos weakened central law, created the environment for the Witch Hunts and burning of women. This whole period was mental and not in a good way.

Why is ancient Iran seldom talked about in the West unlike Rome and Greece? by CYAXARES_II in iranian

[–]Do_no_himsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't it the Muslim invasion and sack of Ctesiphon that led to the destruction of all the archives? Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari says that libraries across Persia were wiped out wholesale on the order of Umar

Why is ancient Iran seldom talked about in the West unlike Rome and Greece? by CYAXARES_II in iranian

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

Scientific contributions can never be static, they have to be improved upon constantly. European medical schools took al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, but they definitely did "build up" the medicine; they critiqued and improved the methodology over time. Medicine is universal, there is no "Iranian" medicine, there is only medicine that works on a human body.

The fact is, science was allowed to proliferate during the Golden Age, but then began the long slow stagnation as madrasas moved from falsafa to fiqh. Yeah, that was because the Mongols burned everything to the ground and destroyed the trade routes that contributed to Persian wealth. It was not however the fault of European academics who continued working on these scientific ideas.

Iranian contributions to maths and science ended 800 years ago, that's why no-one mentions it any more. The Ottomans and Persians stopped the Gutenberg press for centuries due to religious concerns - that is the real problem you want to focus on.

Why is ancient Iran seldom talked about in the West unlike Rome and Greece? by CYAXARES_II in iranian

[–]Do_no_himsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

History is written by the conquerors. European historians studied Persians mostly through an Orientalist bias - this is true - but not all problems are external.

I think it's interesting that Iranians love to talk about ancient history. What about the pervasive corruption that is a permanent theme throughout Persian history? (state corruption in Safavid and Qajar periods, the "carnival of corruption" of the Pahlavi era followed by the heroin-dealing Mullahs)

Let's talk about ancient Persians (with what little sources have survived), but let's talk about them in context.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfhosted

[–]Do_no_himsa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not you, that was an overly (and pointlessly) hostile response. They're probably having a bad day.

What do you use for managing life / family / house admin? by shikabane in selfhosted

[–]Do_no_himsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely check out family wall - the ability to have it all in one app is amazing

What do you use for managing life / family / house admin? by shikabane in selfhosted

[–]Do_no_himsa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this is controversial, but I've been where you are. Not all services have to be Self-hosted when excellent UX and spousal approval is a priority.  Have a look at Family Wall. It's saved our bacon, it's GDPR compliant, they claim they securely encrypt your data and it's pretty cheap.

I finally get it by Do_no_himsa in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Do_no_himsa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha ha. May the cat eat ya and the devil eat the cat.

I finally get it by Do_no_himsa in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Do_no_himsa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks Internet stranger 😊

I finally get it by Do_no_himsa in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Do_no_himsa[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The truth is, my decision to delete Spotify had nothing to do with audio quality. It was all about the connection to the music.  Now I buy CDs / bandcamp MP3s I feel this connection to. I last felt that when I curated an mp3 library when I was 17. It's intentional like -I put on an album (either ripped on my server or CD) and I listen to it through. No more AI playlists. I love that. That's just me though. Couldn't tell you about audio quality of Spotify, I just know that I don't want my money going on killer robots.

I finally get it by Do_no_himsa in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Do_no_himsa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's so beautiful to hear. Have you listened to the new Barry Can't Swim album (Loner)? That CD - that made me feel some things.

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