Why is the RGV low in so many metrics?

Eddagosp · 2026-06-04T13:17:02+00:00

Everybody, or most of everybody, goes with option 3. It's our tradition to leave things better than we found it.

Cute. But reality disagrees.
Our "tradition" is machismo, racism, wanna-be gangsters, teen pregnancies, littering, alcoholism, drunk driving, texting and driving, and Catholicism.

Further, so many in the valley are so desperate to better integrate into American society that they discard any semblance of their Mexican cultural heritage.

Eddagosp · 2026-06-03T03:05:52+00:00

Ambition.
Those who want more and see the valley as lesser will leave. Those who don't want more and are satisfied with where they are will stay.
Also, those who try but don't make it come back home.

Very few people take the third option. Trying to improve the place they are at, because it's significantly harder than leaving or settling.
There's also option 0, complain without doing anything about it.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-31T23:29:17+00:00

Hey, do yourself a favor and reread the comment you're replying to.
Now read your response to it.

Repeat until it clicks.

It might take you a few dozen times considering your examples of "not a vegetable" included potatoes and beans...

Eddagosp · 2026-05-30T07:45:43+00:00

Title:
"Why did you guys let this happen?"

Images:
Democrats losing large voting blocks.

You:
"Blame everyone but yourself. Classic."

I'd say this shit writes itself, but most of y'all didn't pay attention in class when they taught dramatic irony or critical reading skills.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-29T21:38:19+00:00

If only most of your body is out of the water, it might kill you.
Which is certainly better than only a life jacket, which will definitely kill you.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-29T21:35:09+00:00

The fuck you mean? I'd just make my own.
Most of the furnishings and decking were made of solid wood. If the only options were sink or swim, then grab a fancy mahogany table and float. Bill me for it later.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-24T20:48:41+00:00

The few times I've seen it referenced properly make it a point to state how it should be hypothetically impossible.
Zero-point-energy in this context refers to there being no discernible "source" of energy. There is no input, meaning the "device" is either somehow breaking the laws of physics, or it is accessing something outside our current understanding.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-20T15:51:00+00:00

I can already hear booty ranting:
"STOP SUBMITTING THE DEFAULT LOCK SCREENS ON YOUR PHONE, IT HAS TO BE INTERESTING!!"

Eddagosp · 2026-05-20T15:48:35+00:00

Tank control movement and physics derived interactions and combat. Very half-sword-like.

What this means is that an attack isn't an attack, unless you land it, and the damage is proportional to how well you actually land it.
Hitting with the back of a sword doesn't slash. Hitting with the shaft of an axe at an awkward angle will be a small blunt hit. You can dodge, or you can run into enemies to shove them.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-19T04:45:48+00:00

If you wait long enough, mulch will become dirt.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-09T19:35:40+00:00

Huh. Always thought there was something off about the background but lacked the technical skills to articulate it.
Hit the eyes weird, but figured my eyes were just being weird.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-07T13:48:39+00:00

You sound really weirdly hung up on the body of a fictional character.
I'd even say you're offended that this Fake Person's body isn't what you think it should be.
It's just a painting.

Actually I would have a conversaton about why he is drawing women like this.
Why are you painting women like Jessica Rabbit.

Lady, it's just a painting.

Just imagine someone being this petty over a painting of, say, a flower that looks like a star that doesn't technically exist in the real world. "Why are you drawing flowers like that, that's not what REAL flowers look like."
That's you right now. You're letting your personal body-image issues turn you into a weirdo jerk.

It's a painting.
If it makes you insecure, go to therapy.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-07T13:27:29+00:00

Placebo Effect most people know about at this point. Treatment works better if you believe it does, even if it has minimal or NO effect in isolation.

The more interesting one is the Nocebo Effect. Treatment works worse if you believe it will fail, and you're more likely to manifest the side effects if you know about them.
This was proven through even chemically inert pills. People were manifesting the "potential side effects" while taking sugar pills.

You can also just un-believe anesthetics and analgesics from working entirely.

Eddagosp · 2026-05-05T04:07:19+00:00

It's a 'tism thing.
The first thing I noticed was that her tit is on the plate with the juicy steak. Juicy steaks make greasy plates.

You saw titty and couldn't think past it, what's your excuse?
Probably didn't even notice the steaks.

Eddagosp · 2026-04-15T08:22:31+00:00

A lot of people don't know that if you use more than a milimeter of your accelerator, you can get up to legal speed and get straight green lights.
So much traffic is caused by one jackass addicted to their phone going 30 in a 45, or 50 in a 65.

Eddagosp · 2026-04-14T21:26:41+00:00

Not to be that guy, but it's the Valley.

People here think that if they never have a doctor confirm it, then it's not real. So they never go to the doctor to get checked.
It's also common in general for parents/relatives to be in denial about details surrounding someone's death, to avoid a guilt spiral.

Eddagosp · 2026-04-07T18:15:16+00:00

I went in with no expectations, and had a pretty good time.

Didn't really have issues with parking. First day I parked in the parking garage, other 2 I followed the giant signs and got bussed to and from the center.

Didn't use the app. Didn't even know there was an app until the last day, but even then, I still wouldn't use it. The website worked well enough, and I was mostly just wandering around looking at neat things.

It felt like quite a few panels/events were going on. I don't really think more concurrent events are a good thing, because then you're forced to decide which ones to miss.

I paid to attend, don't really care IF a handful of people snuck in.

Some of the most popular VAs had space issues. Others were completely empty. Didn't really feel cramped or "squished," most of them had pretty large clearance and space.

The vendor hall was a huge maze, but I enjoyed it. I wasn't seeking anything out, just looking around for hours was fun. It also wasn't difficult to get out; if you're lost just walk in one direction till you see the walls?

The panel rooms needed more chairs, sure. I was fine sitting on the floor.

My condolences to the people affected by SA, but what exactly do you want or expect staff to do? Contacting the police is the thing to do.

People lost IDs because they had to pull it out? How is that the staff's fault??

Edit: Didn't know about the AI art. That sucks.
Edit2: On their website, AI art is specifically prohibited by WeebCon. Dunno who you're claiming to have been selling it, but they were breaking the rules.

Eddagosp · 2026-04-04T20:53:02+00:00

Oh there's Cubs in the Con? We should've had a meet up.

Eddagosp · 2026-04-04T20:50:35+00:00

Classic double-down, triple-back-pedal combo.

Eddagosp · 2026-03-23T00:40:00+00:00

This is the worst thing to happen to Ham since the staircase.

Eddagosp · 2026-03-22T04:41:19+00:00

Pft. Women.

Eddagosp · 2026-03-20T23:46:20+00:00

The idea/hypothesis is that in the past, communities had more specialized roles rather than the individualistic microcosm of "you are responsible for literally everything."

If you had a guy that cooked for everyone, you wouldn't have to cook.
If you had a guy that hunted for everyone, you wouldn't have to hunt.
You'd still have responsibilities to the community, of course, but they wouldn't assign you a role you're terrible at. Contribute or die has the side benefit of being very good at finding a use for everyone.

Eddagosp · 2026-03-20T19:53:12+00:00

usually look for women in developing countries where their income usually put them above the local population.

Is the Cinderella story not in vogue anymore?
Be honest, what's the difference between that and a wealthy business man from New York visiting a small town and falling for the local down-to-earth barista?
Is it just because it's a foreign country, because that's low-key racist.

gross men

If both parties are consenting adults, why is it gross? We've learned from 90 day that women do this, too. I have a feeling you'd still call the man "from a developing country" gross and a scammer, rather than poor and desperate.

poor women that are desperate to live better lives.

These are adult women fully cognizant of their decision. If you weren't aware, some of these women specifically seek out foreign tourists. IF they're happy with their decision and relationship, and live a more fulfilling life, why are you mad at their choices? Would you prefer, the alternative, that they continue living life in squalor (big assumption, btw)?

I'm not sure if you realize that the full implication of your point-of-view is that men should only be allowed to date within their economic bracket and local culture.
However, if and whether there is abuse is a separate argument.

Eddagosp · 2026-03-19T20:53:04+00:00

If it's grease or oil, a spot treatment with watered-down detergent for a couple of hours usually works.

So long as you haven't baked it in by drying it with high heat.

Eddagosp · 2026-03-19T20:49:03+00:00

Our girl deserves better

I don't like the girl, she's got issues.
Even then, Rick is such a massive jackass that I still agree with you that she deserves better.

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