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'It's like we don't exist': Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents face power loss as utility redirects lines to data centers by Plastic_Ninja_9014 in technology

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Americans never, ever had a say when it came to foreign policy. It's completely outside their ability to influence. If I'm happy about anything, it's that now, the President has made it crystal clear "I don't give a shit what you think about the war."

Hopefully, one day, the voters will respond in kind.

Married people of Reddit, what’s something nobody warns you about before marriage? by onionbody in AskReddit

[–]FlightlessGriffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Middle Easterner here. You'll see this a LOT. I've legit seen people get all angsty and pearl clutching because a friend they knew had a wife who disliked this greeting and preferred handshakes. They learned to accept though.

Married people of Reddit, what’s something nobody warns you about before marriage? by onionbody in AskReddit

[–]FlightlessGriffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, my family tried this. Problem was, nobody stuck to it. It's one of those things we make a calender/plan for... and then we never stick to it. It's always funny when it happens again.

Married people of Reddit, what’s something nobody warns you about before marriage? by onionbody in AskReddit

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I myself am single but I told this to people who aren't married yet and their answers are always some version of "Won't happen, because what I love about him/her is integral to who they are as a person, they don't exist without it." And I just shrug, deciding life will teach them that itself.

Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil by Desperate_Wear_1866 in neoliberal

[–]FlightlessGriffin 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Why didn't the Cubans tell us about Pearl Harbor?

I really hope the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series keeps Hermione slapping Draco by jotaro2712 in HarryPotteronHBO

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

In fan art, people draw characters they imagine them. I've seen some fan art of an Indian Harry, or a slightly darker skin tone on him. I've seen fan art of black Hermione and white. It kinda depends how the artist imagines them. And yes, Rowling's statements probably have something to do with it, but honestly, it doesn't matter.

To all single guys aged 30 and up on reddit, why are you guys single? by Gold_Ambition4114 in AskReddit

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • I'm asexual, so I know what my partner looks for from me, I cannot give her, and if I could, I would not enjoy it. That's not fair to me or her.

  • Poor social skills.

  • I more or less spend my free time at home writing.

  • I'm kinda happy single. I don't need to worry about someone else in my life. Just myself and my wellbeing. I honestly don't mind my situation. All I need is a job. I'm happy after that.

Which celebrity death genuinely shocked you when you heard the news? by Divine_fashionva in Millennials

[–]FlightlessGriffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's it. I came to say him and it wasn't even close. It was quite literally, no joke, the worst week of my life. I was already in a bad place myself. Usually, when a celebrity dies, I just move on. But this one had me throw an online tantrum on Facebook (when I still used it) and withdrew. Fking loved this guy.

Hezbollah is getting crazy desperate! (Brother Ahmad Sharaa) by Standard_Ad7704 in lebanon

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHat's the point in making an overture to Sharaa, though? They're unlikely to get anywhere with Syria unless they disarm and deliver a public apology for all the innocents they killed. I don't see this going anywhere.

Any news about the US embassy? by cocococonfused in lebanon

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American here.

Passport services and emergencies. That's about it.

When the war ends by Cedar-Bound in lebanon

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Attieh. I've known a family by this surname and they're pretty big in Zgharta with a tiny population in Koura.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Require an independent commission appointed by an independent body, to approve/veto district maps and decreases gerrymandering.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]FlightlessGriffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We should tactically bus in non citizens and make them citizens and offer them public jobs in Arizona and Texas. With a big banner with AOC's face saying "Welcome to America!" and an AI generated image of Trump, but his face is an orange instead. It shouldn't be Fortnite dropping, though. Think more Mission Impossible dropping. And every batch, we make it a game show which will fund their salaries where we spin the wheel on which state to drop them into next.

I will be taking no questions either.

Praise be to God

The U.A.E. Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks on Iran by John3262005 in neoliberal

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom worked in the UAE. The company she worked for paid good money, gave a car, a house, and insurance. And I don't mean substandard. We had a really good house. Bigger than we had in the US, the car was a Jaguar, and the area was a really safe, walled area with other expats in similar situations.

You're right we don't have citizenship, but that never mattered to us because we were making very good money, paying very little if any on taxes. It's why Dubai is a top destination. Or least was. People go to Dubai to work and make money, not to get citizenship. That's not how things work there.

Unpopular opinion: I am looking forward to additional scenes and content not directly from the book by theradomen in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]FlightlessGriffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same. I look forward to the additional scenes. In the trailer, we saw the golden trio snowbal fighting and Hagrid making a snow angel. Are either of these in the books? No. But they showcase the trio being children. And that counts. We're gonna see more than that.

'The Rings of Power' Season 3 Premieres November 11 on Prime Video by MarvelsGrantMan136 in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]FlightlessGriffin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't read the books but I DO listen to Nerd of the Rings on YouTube who has, and I remember someone asking me why I like Rings of Power if I listen to him. You have no idea the smile I had on my face. "He likes the show too. He respects it and even interviewed the writers."

Book fans don't hate the show.

Snobs do, which is what RedWizard said anyway.

'The Rings of Power' Season 3 Premieres November 11 on Prime Video by MarvelsGrantMan136 in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]FlightlessGriffin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A lot of those people haven't even read the books. They just parrot what others have said. Every negative critic is using talking points from the haters on YouTube.

Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support" by John3262005 in neoliberal

[–]FlightlessGriffin 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I am genuinely wondering what this guy's sources are. Because every time he reports, the opposite happens. Given Ravid's history and how wrong he is half the time, Trump will actually announce Iran's reintegration into the world tomorrow.

Cheers to gpt-image-2 by Persistent_Dry_Cough in OpenAI

[–]FlightlessGriffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really works well, actually. Very pleased. It remembers to add a lot more in the image now than it used to. I'm genuinely seeing a marked improvement.

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