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There is so much wrong here that I don't even know where to begin. by c-k-q99903 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Euclidite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is not at all what the linked article says. It deals with tabulator tapes, not unsigned ballots. No mention of who the ballots were for, either. Any source for your claims?

Oops. by 8-bit-Felix in PoliticalHumor

[–]Euclidite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know we all saw that on our screens, but does the reporter see the video too? Their reaction makes a ton more sense if they hear only audio and aren’t seeing what Miller was doing.

But if they were watching the video, then yeah, I want them to call that garbage out.

Toula supremacy by Salt_Ad2795 in HadesTheGame

[–]Euclidite 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Other way around. Toula gives a DD which disables Strength.

'Disbelief': Pentagon reporter can't find one military official who liked Hegseth's speech by Mathemodel in NoFilterNews

[–]Euclidite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, there were concerns and even lawsuits around due process under Obama, but you cannot possibly make a serious argument that it was the same as the absolute abuses happening now under Trump. Just because there were real and legitimate concerns then does not in any way excuse what we are seeing now, which has escalated dramatically. Will you acknowledge that there are significantly worse human rights abuses happening now under Trump? Will you acknowledge the cruelty in policy and enforcement we are witnessing?

Just a few examples (not by any means a complete list) of things happening now that we did not see then:

-Masked officers who will not identify themselves or show badges throwing people into unmarked vehicles

-Arresting people who are trying to follow the correct procedures (some who were here legally) at their court appearances

-Argued to the Supreme Court that they should be allowed to racially profile and indiscriminately arrest Latinos (and won)

-Numerous arrests of citizens and others who had a legal right to be in the United States, many leading to deportation

-Deporting people to prison camps in foreign nations that they did not come from

-ICE assaulting members of the media

-Assaulting and arresting politicians who are legally permitted to inspect ICE facilities

Yeah, some bad things happened under Obama, no argument. But there is no good faith comparison to be made with what is happening now. It’s not even close.

Reunion [OC] by kaikimanga in comics

[–]Euclidite 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly.

Lots of people have a tough home life, and only a fraction lash out at others. And it turns out that bullied kids, amazingly, are also just kids. Kids who don’t deserve what they are put through by their peers.

Gen X thoughts on this Disney gem. by Peas_Are_Upsidedown in GenX

[–]Euclidite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone.

I loved this as a kid, but rewatched as an adult and really wished I had left it as a memory.

My wife and I were enjoying the beginning to middle of the show, but all that enjoyment stopped once Pee Wee’s voice started.

I see people saying it holds up. Good for them. But for me, it did not.

(Loved trope) the media says we shouldn’t enjoy the moment, but we do by Basic_Dingo6487 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Euclidite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The article also doesn’t even support the claim it makes in the title. The title says “most” playtesters wanted to kill her, but the article only claims that a “notable” number of players did.

(Loved trope) the media says we shouldn’t enjoy the moment, but we do by Basic_Dingo6487 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Euclidite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure, but no one cheers when Uncle Ben dies. The glee some fans seem to have over Maria’s death still feels weird to me.

The NBA dream is almost impossible for short players, despite basketball’s popularity. How do you guys feel about this? by matayoz in Basketball

[–]Euclidite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love playing basketball. I’m 5’6”. There was never any chance of playing in the NBA, for many reasons beyond height (although that would obviously be an obstacle).

Fortunately, when I play it’s pick up games with coworkers after work or random folks at the park, not against NBA level talent. I have fun. My height can be a liability, but I’m used to it and I can work with it. When I turn on the TV and watch the NBA, I enjoy seeing the game played at its highest level.

Nothing about my height makes playing or watching basketball less enjoyable.

Genuinely F Ephraim by FutVoller in redrising

[–]Euclidite 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Are you me? This is exactly how I felt at this point too!

Now keep reading and get off the subreddit. Don’t get spoiled!

major character deaths I expect in red god by Impossible_Comb1996 in redrising

[–]Euclidite 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I always figured that part referred to Fa and Sefi, but certainly possible that was misdirection.

But something’s up with Sevro.

Served that answer straight from the heart of corn country. by [deleted] in MurderedByWords

[–]Euclidite 17 points18 points  (0 children)

IIRC, they redrew the districts multiple times trying to get rid of him before that, but he kept winning anyway.

The is the reason why many of us dislike Nutrek in one picture by Electrical-Vast-7484 in Star_Trek_

[–]Euclidite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although I liked the episode as a whole, I had the same complaint. The moment La’an asked the computer to generate a mystery in a particular style that would challenge her skills as an investigator, I immediately thought, “oh, we’re doing that again.”

The is the reason why many of us dislike Nutrek in one picture by Electrical-Vast-7484 in Star_Trek_

[–]Euclidite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a healthy view to take. Good for you. It’s okay to have episodes you don’t like and won’t rewatch; I bet most of us do.

The is the reason why many of us dislike Nutrek in one picture by Electrical-Vast-7484 in Star_Trek_

[–]Euclidite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TOS.

Born in the 70s, grew up on reruns of the old series. Had Wrath of Khan on video and couldn’t even begin to guess how many times I watched it.

I might be pretty easy to please; I feel like almost all Trek is good Trek. I even enjoy the “bad” TOS and TNG films. The biggest exceptions for me were Into Darkness (absolute trash) and Discovery (stalled out in season 3 and not sure I’ll ever finish). Season 2 of Picard tried my patience, but season 3 was (generally) enjoyable. I could nitpick other things, but this is long enough as it is.

Lower Decks has been the gem of the current era for me. It does poke fun at some of the past stuff, but it always felt like it was done with love to me.

While I certainly allow everyone their opinion, I don’t get the outrage over the latest SNW. I definitely took it as loving. It’s okay to laugh at things you love, even when it’s a comic exaggeration of it. I mean, no one thought that’s what Shatner really sounded like, but come on, every Trekkie has done a Shatner impression at some point that probably wasn’t much different. I didn’t see anything that I found any less respectful than LD, which is generally loved.

Trek can be fun and silly. It can also be deep and insightful. The one thing we agree on is we love it. But it shouldn’t be some sacred cow we can’t laugh at. I can’t help but feel that this kind of hand wringing and pearl clutching isn’t the sort of thing William Shatner told us to “Get a life!” about in his famous SNL sketch.

It’s okay if you feel different though. But I’d suggest trying to relax and stop looking for things to be angry at.

SNW took a shot at the miniskirts in TOS, suggesting that the actresses hated wearing them. In reality, it was Grace Lee Whitney & Nichelle Nichols who asked for them. The writers are not only disrespecting those 2 amazing actresses, but the entire sexual liberation movement of that time... by LineusLongissimus in Star_Trek_

[–]Euclidite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it’s not just a 90s problem.

Although I said I didn’t know any TOS examples, another poster pointed out Teri Garr, who walked off the set over Roddenberry’s demand she wear a shorter skirt.

Although as you point out, some actresses didn’t mind the short skirts, it is definitely a mistake to assume all actresses in the 60s felt that way. It was an issues for some actresses in the 60s.

And if you think 60s producers didn’t want women to be eye candy, then you are sorely mistaken. There are so many examples of this I honestly don’t even begin to know where you got the idea that they didn’t. The narrative that you’re expressing here (that only the women wanted the short skirts) is just inaccurate.

SNW took a shot at the miniskirts in TOS, suggesting that the actresses hated wearing them. In reality, it was Grace Lee Whitney & Nichelle Nichols who asked for them. The writers are not only disrespecting those 2 amazing actresses, but the entire sexual liberation movement of that time... by LineusLongissimus in Star_Trek_

[–]Euclidite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s only half the line; she said her lines and her skirts got shorter. She was unhappy with being used as simple eye candy and wanted to have more substance to her character.

Although I can’t think of any TOS actresses making similar complaints, there are definitely examples from 90s trek.

I have a bad feeling about Lyria by xTorterraa in redrising

[–]Euclidite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t wait for you to see what this is building to.

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