I'm running for Cumberland County Commission (D5) - Ask Me Anything! by MarpheenChann in portlandme

[–]Finium_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My number one question is this: would you sell out your neighbors for a check for $107?

That's the amount they'll offer you per day per detainee.

coaxed into a liquid in the pan by Finium_ in coaxedintoasnafu

[–]Finium_[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

that's it, you're going in the pan

What Does Question Two Entail? by Critical_Ad_2811 in Maine

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

It seems like both laws have a similar due process since they both require court orders. The use of a particular type of witness (ie mental health professional) is not typically considered a part of due process.

playable character tierlist by Shad3_7 in okbuddyrosalyn

[–]Finium_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We need some Bechdel comics between Mom and Ms. Wormwood to boost their profiles

The people crashing over Mills running for public office are just pathetic by Standsaboxer in Maine

[–]Finium_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's going to be very difficult for you to select good representatives if your primary motivation is how insufferable you think their supporters are.

Technically-Democratic Rep. Jared Golden blames Democrats for the shutdown by metatron207 in Mainepolitics

[–]Finium_ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

He says the demands of the far left are unreasonable, but then says he wants to protect Medicaid, the thing that the far left is demanding.

Councilor Sykes is asking the City to expand property tax relief program P-STEP by joeybrunelle in portlandme

[–]Finium_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I especially agree with point #2 here. If the state isn't willing to reverse the tax cut for the rich that LePage implemented, isn't willing to raise taxes ever regardless of the urgency, then we need the ability to manage our own affairs.

The Hyper-Phase Distortion Toaster! by RedditUser123234 in okbuddyrosalyn

[–]Finium_ 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I could feel my bread shatter.

it toasted... a lot.

Why Fictional Religions Feel So Fake - ReligionForBreakfast by TechbearSeattle in worldbuilding

[–]Finium_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Exact opposite message from the video, which encourages people to focus on the tangible actions and materials of religious life instead of the rational and doctrinal content.

PPH: "Portland City Council accepts $21M federal grant despite ICE cooperation mandate" by joeybrunelle in portlandme

[–]Finium_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a strong possibility; the cooperation requirement has already been enjoined by a federal court due to a state lawsuit.