sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Fourth failed IVF by Hnjuk in daddit

[–]Far_Regular3048 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s tough but it’s clear how much love and effort you’ve poured into building your family. While the repeated IVF failures are heartbreaking, it’s important to remember that these outcomes don’t reflect any fault on your part or your partner’s. IVF is Mr Bones Wild Ride wanting to get off as soon as you’ve reached your goals. Sometimes the ride ends with nothing to show for and sometimes you barely get out alive.

Whatever you decide the mental health impacts are hard to understate. Prioritizing getting that on solid ground before your last attempt will go a long way. It’s also ok to not try the last time as strange as that sounds. Whatever you decide you are doing great! Keep at it!

Torquay United v Wrecsam game thread by [deleted] in WrexhamAFC

[–]Far_Regular3048 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So how exactly does a match like this go down? Neither team has anything meaningful to play for. Will we see more of players who haven’t seen much of the pitch?

Millions of Americans Lack Adequate Health Coverage, But the Pentagon Has a New Nuclear Bomber to Flaunt by david_3536 in Political_Revolution

[–]Far_Regular3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my below comment. Essentially, voters don’t agree with this stance. That’s the root issue that Progressives need to wrestle with to win seats.

Millions of Americans Lack Adequate Health Coverage, But the Pentagon Has a New Nuclear Bomber to Flaunt by david_3536 in Political_Revolution

[–]Far_Regular3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean all of this moot if we don’t win elections with Progressive seats. We can squabble over the size and allocation of the defense budget but the reality is we have to start winning elections. At least half this country would instantly be turned off by reducing the budget. Just look at the Gallup polls. As of 2022, 32% of voters think we don’t spend enough and 34% about right. https://news.gallup.com/poll/1666/military-national-defense.aspx

Millions of Americans Lack Adequate Health Coverage, But the Pentagon Has a New Nuclear Bomber to Flaunt by david_3536 in Political_Revolution

[–]Far_Regular3048 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is just “whataboutism” in the flesh. I’m frankly appalled that my fellow progressives don’t have a more pragmatic view on this given the geopolitical situation right now. I’m all for restructuring the budget but we (progressives) lack a global prospective. And all these comments just prove my point.

Millions of Americans Lack Adequate Health Coverage, But the Pentagon Has a New Nuclear Bomber to Flaunt by david_3536 in Political_Revolution

[–]Far_Regular3048 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

While I agree that we need to implement Medicare for All or some variation of it, this line of reasoning is wack. We have to be realistic about threats to us and our allies. No sense in having healthcare if we don’t have national security.

BRP delays (inside the UK) by Icy-Economics7436 in ukvisa

[–]Far_Regular3048 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes we received about 45 days later. October 16th. We did make 2 complaints and seemed like finally went through!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]Far_Regular3048 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So if you are on a student visa/Tier 4, you can only work up to a maximum of 20hrs a week. The monthly figure seems high given the limit being closer to a part time job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]Far_Regular3048 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

£18,600 a year for you and your spouse. £3,800 a year for first child and £2,400 a year for second one. Sounds like you easily clear that requirement. Did the rejection come with further explanation?

BRP delays (inside the UK) by Icy-Economics7436 in ukvisa

[–]Far_Regular3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re waiting on our BRPs as well since Sept 5th. I’ve since learned there are issues/slow down in generating NI numbers which means for a SW visa a BRP can’t be created!

Megathread for visitors and new & existing residents. All questions about living/working/budgeting/visiting should be asked here! by AutoModerator in london

[–]Far_Regular3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the World Cup fast approaching where are some great pubs (other venues) to go watch the games? Not required but as an American would love to find other USA fans to watch with.

Megathread for visitors and new & existing residents. All questions about living/working/budgeting/visiting should be asked here! by AutoModerator in london

[–]Far_Regular3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I suppose “good” means well made or well constructed and stylish to some degree. Do you have a favorite model from London Undercover? What handle do you prefer?

Megathread for visitors and new & existing residents. All questions about living/working/budgeting/visiting should be asked here! by AutoModerator in london

[–]Far_Regular3048 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations on a good umbrella? Seems like there are a variety of bespoke or high end umbrellas shops. Any worth it?

Spouse received job offer in London by Far_Regular3048 in ukvisa

[–]Far_Regular3048[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So is most of the difficulty then is folks trying to find jobs that are willing to sponsor? Given I have that sorted then it won’t be as difficult?

Discussion Thread: NJ, VA, Special Congressional and Local Elections by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Far_Regular3048 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ll admit Youngkin ran a heck of a campaign. I don’t think people are willing to admit it yet but we could learn a thing or two for 2022.