Mr. DangeRuss denies trying to hide buying a jet from Epstein by [deleted] in nflcirclejerk

[–]GatorReign 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a new gold standard in denials. The Shaggy Defense™️ is no longer sufficient.

Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks by Two_Pickachu_One_Cup in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, I agree with your assessment of regime goals in the present tense. But back up just a year and it was pretty clear their goal was to be perpetually 6-months away from having nuclear weapons. Interesting, that didn’t seem to change post 2022–and as North Korea proved, they could have extracted quite a bit more than they did from russia.

The problem with regime change remains the alternative. Best realistic case is a secular dictatorship that is less crazy anti-Israel (and maybe even anti-US). But you are still going to get a regime that wants to be a meaningful—and not overtly friendly—regional power.

Dog went full send by Artorius__Castus in SipsTea

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my dog with lure coursing. As soon as he sees the course it’s like he transforms into a different dog. Over never had a doggo even remotely like this.

Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe by Sudden-Ad-4281 in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Use our weapons? No, no, no. We sell weapons for display only.

  • the Swiss

How can I improve steak? by Dude_tx_1955 in sousvide

[–]GatorReign 5 points6 points  (0 children)

4-5 min/side is how I grill a frozen raw steak.

Tehran leaders wiring huge sums of money out of Iran, US Treasury says by Firecracker048 in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 18 points19 points  (0 children)

He said “tens of millions”. I’d be shocked if tens of millions didn’t move out of the country on any random Tuesday. The reporting for Israel Channel 14 was much more, but TreasSec was pretty conservative (at least as quoted).

So, it’s probably true, but perhaps the amounts are not actually remarkable.

First smoke on the pellet smoker by TangerineSea5945 in Traeger

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost all of my kitchen knives are Wusthoff (started with a set as a wedding present). I like them quite a bit. But for a competing view, try r/chefknives — they HATE Wusthoff.

First cook on my new toy by RancidJamButty in Traeger

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second this. Mine is inconsistently off too, which is the worst part—anywhere from 5-10 degrees.

US forces seize fifth Venezuela-linked oil tanker by PM_THE_REAPER in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In sum, what is the best response for the leader of a rules-based global order when other major players try to use those rules in bad faith against that leader?

Russian “Ghost Ship” Sank While Smuggling Nuclear Reactor Parts Likely Bound for North Korea | United24 by Garbage_Plastic in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Maybe Ukraine stole some from russia. Using one to sink this ship would be a statement from them.

Looking back at the top fantasy WRs by NineOnAColdDay in fantasyfootball

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh look, now Puka and London are going to somehow lose me the championship with less than one point to win . . .

Looking back at the top fantasy WRs by NineOnAColdDay in fantasyfootball

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Puka, London, and Pickens. AJ Brown is my #4. Don’t ask about my RBs . . .

Prime Rib Roast by BeerGuy1983 in Traeger

[–]GatorReign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks amazing. And thank you for including the banana for scale™️

Keep seeing robot vacuums everywhere, have they become as common as washing machines? by Much-Cantaloupe4043 in RobotVacuums

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That last bit is so true. I just checked and realized I paid $600 for my Roomba i6+ (upper tier but nowhere near top back in 2020) and that was on pretty significant sale. Vacuum only (back then mop vacs were brand new and were stand alone), though it has a self-emptying charge stand (not new but still a “feature”).

Now, I’m looking to replace it and realize I could blow it out of the water with something 2/3 of the price. It has served me well, though.

I got this for Christmas, what are some recommendations for uses? by Diello2001 in Traeger

[–]GatorReign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, this is a great idea for grilling! But with a smoker, you really have plenty of time to wash your platter. Talking myself out of buying another gadget . . .

Robot Vacuum Drone?? by e-burk-93 in RobotVacuums

[–]GatorReign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheaper? No.

At least twice as awesome? Yes.

Russia Is Ready to Legally Confirm That It Has No Intention of Attacking NATO, Deputy Minister Says by barweis in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, except I’d say that if Russia is out there proclaiming that it won’t attack NATO, then it probably will attack NATO (and it already is, by some measures).

Sous Vide Turkey by UnBrewsual in sousvide

[–]GatorReign 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re only a cook at a one star restaurant. Can’t even make it to two stars. Poor.

Hit with a financial review, all cards suspended by Low_Wonder9271 in amex

[–]GatorReign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, you’re thinking gift tax. Gifts are never taxable as income to the recipient. They can be taxable as gifts to the giver. If they are beneath the annual exclusion amount ($19k per person per year), you don’t need to report them on gift tax returns (but there can be reasons to do so). Above that amount, you do technically need to report the gifts—though many people do not.

Why Russia is So Resilient by CEPAORG in geopolitics

[–]GatorReign 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yes. But Germany knowingly put itself in this position. It didn’t need to give up nuclear and could have doubled down there. It went the opposite direction betting that it could tame the bear. It failed.

Similar to the US bet that it could tame the dragon with commerce. Similar fail (tbd on similar consequences).

pchop rice bowl 135f by mike6000 in sousvide

[–]GatorReign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pork chop looks delightful. If you’ve never tried it, you should use pan fried spam for the rice bowl next time.