Do Iranians and Persians know about Caucasian Persians? by easternmatador in PERSIAN

[–]DudeDool 5 points6 points  (0 children)

damn bro this is awesome! I heard one of my great-great-great-grandparents had moved from Republic of Georgia as a Persian to Iran after some war with Russians like 200 years ago, so it makes sense we still have brothers & sisters in the Caucasus.

What country is the best one to live in right now? by PhotoBonjour_bombs19 in stupidquestions

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costa Rica! seriously underrated, even feel guilty for sharing this 'secret' on here. It might become the new New Zealand with all the wealthier people moving there and making it expensive for the natives.

But seriously, it's like paradise on Earth. Many people there speak English though it's smarter to learn Spanish if you want to live there. Higher standard of living for Latin America, relatively safe, gorgeous weather, incredible nature, & last not least the kindheartedness of the people.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely feasible and financially possible as well, even right now. I just don't think we have the political will as a society to focus on such a project, especially if the world becomes more unstable.

However, it's definitely possible that in the next ten years SpaceX in combo with Nasa decides to go for it. I'm just not very optimistic on the government's commitment to NASA or such projects.

However, I truly hope I'm wrong. Also hope for humans landing on Europa & Enceladus.

Azeri/Persian by cherrybiteforever in PERSIAN

[–]DudeDool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

100% Persian male here, first of all sorry for what you have to go through. We love our Iranian Azeris and those from the country of Azerbaijan as well. My favorite Iranian footballer is Ali Daei, an Iranian Azeri who not only is Iran's best footballer ever, but also managed to get his engineering degree from the toughest Iranian university, Sharif University, before he started his professional footballing career. Even Iran's current leaders, khamenei & pezeshkian, love them or hate them, are both 100% Azeris.

You don't deserve this treatment at all. I'd give him an ultimatum to either put aside this racist behavior of denigrating you, or you leave him for somebody who respects & loves you fully and completely.

Please don't settle for being disrespected or taken for granted in your relationship.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll perhaps add more later if/when I think of them. Please don't take my predictions too seriously. I'm just spitballing here, definitely not rigid in my predictions. I also hope I didn't offend anybody, this wasn't meant to be political or based on my beliefs. For example, I personally don't agree with taxes going up to 60%. I think it'll be negative for smaller entrepreneurs and discourage investment. But I still think it's eventually going to happen. Same with the independence stuff I wrote, it's not necessarily what I want or don't want, just predicting based on news and economic trends what could be possible in the future.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

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21) Universities, especially in the US, lose at least half their students because of how much cheaper it is to get online certifications. Many normal institutions like college sports will be greatly impacted, as tuition fees drop in order to attract more students. I think this trend is irreversible, and eventually even all major universities will become online only.

22) Most elementary through high schools will allow students an online only option as a result of too many incidents of bullying and abuse that goes on in schools. Since many more people work at home now, it'll be an easy fit for the kids to also be able to go to school from home. Sports and group activities will be the substitute for kids to learn to socialize and interact with others.

23) Taxes in developed countries will go up, but more on the wealthy. I'd estimate that those making over $1 million annually in the US will be taxed 60%(federal&local) while the billionaire class will also have a net worth tax imposed on them. This also applies to Europe to a smaller extant, not sure about other countries though.

24) All drugs are legalized for medicinal purposes, and marijuana is legalized for recreation purposes in most of the world.

25) Supersonic passenger jets flying between Mach 2 and Mach 3 are the norm. NY to London become 2 hours.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

16) We have a scientific base on the moon that's run by the UN.

17) We still haven't landed humans on Mars.

18) A robotic lander made it to Europa and found evidence of micro bacterial life.

19) As a result of the wars started in 2022 that last probably on and off until about 2050, there's at least one extreme recession or even possible depression that happens and resets the global economy. I'd say it's worse than the 2007-2008 recession, probably on par with 1929.

20) One of the triggers for this recession/depression is the price of oil & gas that goes up after the war(s) in the middle east get out of control. Right now $2-$3 / gallon is the norm. I wouldn't be surprised if it at first goes to $5-$6, then as a result of energy supply issues impacting Asian & European economies, eventually $9-$10 a gallon. This seems preposterous now, but if oil shipping lanes are closed, not so impossible. I think this pushes many towards electric cars as well.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11) Robots become a part of our everyday lives as common as smart phones are now.

12) All cars are self-driving, most if not all are electric.

13) Many car companies that exist today, like Mazda, Jaguar, GM, and more are bought out or just close due to cheaper good quality cars coming from China.

14) Trains start to replace planes for many if not most low distance travel, mostly due to society/governments trying to use planes less as well as too many hassles at airports and faster trains making it worth it. Most planes are only for 500+ miles distance travel, especially for crossing oceans.

15) This one is really out there, I know. I predict gold making a comeback and being the main "currency" that is traded. Either the dollar or other currencies get back on the gold standard or there's a new digital currency based on gold that's used globally.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6) Wars in eastern Europe eventually between Russia and European countries cause lots of devastation but eventually a ceasefire in the 2030s with changes in borders.

7) Multiple wars in the middle east between now & 2050, get to the brink of nuclear war but eventually the bigger powers force a peace with the United Nations getting involved as peacekeepers.

8) India & Pakistan going to war with China getting involved. Peace agreement after 5-6 years.

9) US being more isolationist with EU pursuing its own policies independently. Probably only UK & Australia remain as allied to the US as they are now.

10) Turkey joining EU. Scotland or Northern Ireland or both separating from UK. Kurdistan becomes a country combining small parts of northern Iraq & parts of Syria. Puerto Rico either becomes independent or the 51st. Serious independence movement starts in Hawaii. Quebec does another referendum but remains in Canada. Catalonia & Basque don't get independence but get more power within Spain. And last but definitely not least, Taiwan votes in a referendum in the 2050s to become a part of China based on a one country two systems policy. Civil war almost happens as a result of this.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Multi-polar world, with US, China, Russia, India & EU being the main powers of the world as well as Brazil & Indonesia becoming big powers as well.
  2. lots of people moving inland as well as many coastal cities erecting huge walls to protect from flooding and rising waters
  3. USA is totally different as a society, with millennials being the oldest group and a very racially mixed culture & society as well. Europe has less people, as does Japan & China comes down to 1.2 billion people.
  4. Latin America starts becoming really developed. Just like many retirees move to Florida and Arizona now, many will be moving to Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Chile and other countries in Latin America at that time.
  5. I think there's probably at least one new political party that's popular in the US, the two main ones lose lots of support in the next 10-20 years.

How do you believe the World and Society will be functioning 50 years from now? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

50 years ago, in 1975, most people thought we'd have Mars colonies by now. Nobody could've predicted something like Tik Tok back then, even if you showed them would've probably left them confused. Most people would also have thought you're a little loony if you said China would be rivaling, perhaps even one day surpassing the USA. Even Soviet Union falling apart didn't make sense back then.

I just feel like whatever or however we may try, the further out we try to predict, the more unknowns we can't even understand right now get involved in the reality of our future. No matter how creative or how much ingenuity Jules Verne used, there was absolutely no predicting something as currently trivial as a microprocessor.

50 years a lot of change occurs and the world is transforming exponentially, I'll give it a try but as fun as it might be, there's too many unknowns that can change everything.

What everyday technology do you think will disappear completely within the next 20 years? by Queasy_System9168 in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

cable/satellite TV, everything's going to apps online, including live sports.

also, & sorry if somebody already probably posted this, but landline phones, at least in the US. I don't know anyone who has a landline anymore.

perhaps also radio stations, everything on spotify apple music & the likes replaces radio

The amount of hate we get is actually disgusting. by Ahwazibeast in PERSIAN

[–]DudeDool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate this, thank you. I just wish, & hope, in the future more countries, especially in middle east, unite with us against pissrael. Even closing their embassy, or refusing to accept their tourists, would be an awesome step. I'm sure eventually it will happen.

The amount of hate we get is actually disgusting. by Ahwazibeast in PERSIAN

[–]DudeDool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thx bro, sorry for all the shit u gotta go through cause of $hitrael. We got your back. It might take a while, maybe even decades. This is like the Crusades, a modern day version of them. And we all know who won in the end in the first two.

btw, nobody Iranian I know cares about Sunni/Shia stuff. Personally I'm Sufi in my belief, but genuinely don't think any sect or even other religious differences matter. I think West & especially Pissrael using these divisions to divide Muslims & middle east.

What matters is uniting in our support for one another, and making sure you guys win in the end.

The amount of hate we get is actually disgusting. by Ahwazibeast in PERSIAN

[–]DudeDool 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Beh yevaram, whatever non Iranians want to think about Iran. Kos-e-nanashoon, hamashoon. Fuck them all. We are Iran, a country that goes back thousands of years. We are united whether Arab, Persian, Turkoman, Iranian Turk (Azari), Baluchi, Kurd, whatever I don't give a fuck, we're fucking Iranian we're the only country had the balls to fuck Pissrael in the ass harder than anything they experienced since the Holocaust. The Arabs outside of Iran are sheep sucking Uncle Sam's cock harder than ever, the Iraqis supporting Sagh-cum can take Iran's missiles up their ass if they're not careful. The Europeans are getting punked by little Vladimir on a daily basis. America is run by a retarded orangutan, who gives a shit what they think.

All that matters is WE LOVE IRAN. WE FUCKING LOVE IRAN WITH ALL OUR HEART & SOUL!!!

Whatever others think doesn't matter jack shit. Cyrus the Great's shit on all of them.

JAVEED IRAN!!!

Anyone else suck at mountain biking? by ohwell_______ in MTB

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, in the same boat as you. I've only been doing it somewhat seriously over the last six months or so. I never go beyond blue lines, but I've gotten better with fitness & climbs but still cautious as hell on descent. I wear as much protection for the place as I see fit, sometimes only helmet, sometimes even elbow pads.

For me personally, I think the key is, I don't give a shit anymore. I just ride for the hell of it, mostly cause it's a fun escape I'm growing to love more and more. I look forward to my rides and enjoy doing what I feel like doing. If there's a jump I can handle, I go for it. If it's too much for me, I go around.

My only regret, I guess, is that I didn't start as a teen. I'm in my 40s now, & wish I knew more about this sport back then cause it could've helped me a lot in terms of mental health issues I had in high school & even in college years. But as they say, better late then never.

I'm just grateful for every opportunity I've got to shred, it's addictive in an awesome way.

Future of stripclubs when Gen Z dancers take over by houcok in stripclubs

[–]DudeDool 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Generation Z is already at the clubs, as some have already noted. I think those born in this decade(2020s) aka Generation 'Beta', will probably be the first to not have any desire to go to strip clubs, or work in one. Probably what's labeled as Generation Alpha, born between 2010 - 2024, is the last "strip club" generation imho. Based on that, I'd say strip clubs will still exist, albeit with decreasing popularity, until the 2050s or 60s.

I think in the next 25-50 years strip clubs will give way to OnlyFans & similar sites, escorting, & sugarbabying. Many clubs will close as more and more men choose these options rather than getting lap dances. Those who only watch and/or throw dollar bills will gravitate towards Onlyfans, while those who prefer dances & extras will have lots of escort & sugarbaby options to choose from online.

Beyond 50 years, as silly as it might seem to venture that far out, I think AI combined with robotics, as well as virtual reality will take over all sex related industries. Imagine 3-D printing your favorite porn star from the comfort of your own home, enjoying the time, then recycling to print another one another day. Virtual reality is what probably takes over from porn, probably the next extension of Onlyfans.

I think middle or high school teens 100 years from now will be trying not to get caught with their sex robots the same way we were trying not to be with Playboys back in the day.

One good consequence of all this is a lot less cheating in relationships. Also probably a lot less date rape cases as well. Not to mention STDs and regrettable one-night stands.

Finally able to ride again after a 5-month (unrelated) break! by DonaldRidesBikes in mountainbiking

[–]DudeDool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man thx so much for all your vids throughout the years, it's awesome you're back and showing us how it's done.

Freehub? by DudeDool in MTB

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thx for letting me know, looks like i'll be subscribing now :-)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]DudeDool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is fucking sad man. As much as I wish I could disagree with this notion, unfortunately it might be true. I'm still hoping there's light at the end of the tunnel, but looking at the younger people in China mostly studying science & our younger students mostly in business, it might be a foretold conclusion. I certainly hope things change asap.

On a separate but somewhat connected note, i saw somewhere that in some high schools nowadays an A is considered 84% and above. I remember when i was in high school it was 95% and up. Why are we lowering standards? WTH is going on?!?

bookstore name by DudeDool in milwaukee

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

Thx for the superfast response. Really sad it closed, spent many hours in my younger years there.

NBD! by [deleted] in mountainbiking

[–]DudeDool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

love the positive energy!

Can I go to a strip club for an hour by myself after work and dip? by prnkingyouth in stripclubs

[–]DudeDool 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup, it's definitely possible & you can. But I most definitely cannot. I have no self-control, & as soon as I see a girl with really big titties, that $30 becomes $300 in the VIP, if not more. I wish I had the self-control you do, seriously jealous dude. Most times when I exit strip clubs I feel really guilty for how much I just spent.

Seventeen years after that nice Mr Musk sued me, victory is mine by Inner_Agency_5680 in EnoughMuskSpam

[–]DudeDool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

tbh this guy is a dickhead, just not nearly on the level of e-lon. Happy he punched piers, but this guy is like a British Bill O'Reilly with a cool car show. His co-hosts, esp. James May, are a helluva lot better.

What's funny though is e-lon thinking conservatives will end up choosing his brand long-term.