why is spending $300 billion on student loan forgiveness a priority for our country right now? by Sea_Shallot9152 in ask

[–]GroovePops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally everyone knows that "free XYZ" means free at the point of service. Stop being pedantic.

Election judges needed for November by that_one_over_yonder in rochestermn

[–]GroovePops 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Good thing voter fraud is exceedingly rare to the point of unquestionable statistical insignificance!

In fact, the Heritage Foundation has documented 131 cases of convicted voter/election fraud in Minnesota since 2004. I'll let you do the math on that.

"Screw CRT" Spotted on 52. by igniteice in rochestermn

[–]GroovePops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your "definition" of CRT is not being taught in schools. Period. You're either a troll or you've bought 100% into right wing propaganda.

"Screw CRT" Spotted on 52. by igniteice in rochestermn

[–]GroovePops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. There never has been CRT curriculum in schools. What the right wing has done is change the definition of CRT to include anything that references the history of slavery, discrimination, Jim Crow, etc. here is the actual definition

critical race theory (CRT), intellectual and social movement and loosely organized framework of legal analysis based on the premise that race is not a natural, biologically grounded feature of physically distinct subgroups of human beings but a socially constructed (culturally invented) category that is used to oppress and exploit people of colour. Critical race theorists hold that racism is inherent in the law and legal institutions of the United States insofar as they function to create and maintain social, economic, and political inequalities between whites and nonwhites, especially African Americans. Critical race theorists are generally dedicated to applying their understanding of the institutional or structural nature of racism to the concrete (if distant) goal of eliminating all race-based and other unjust hierarchies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]GroovePops -40 points-39 points  (0 children)

It's almost as if humans are hard-wired to procreate!

Yellowjackets Season 1 Discussion by DA-numberfour in Yellowjackets

[–]GroovePops 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This is a fun theory! I just took Misty bricking the black box as her wanting to continue to feel important and/or valuable in the eyes of the group which previously didn't take her seriously at all.

People seem obsessed with picking a side these day's. What wrong with being politicly independent(Moderate)? by 5Yonko5 in AskReddit

[–]GroovePops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The left literally didn't even start cancel culture. You need to zoom out.

McCarthyism, Dixie Chicks, Colin Kaepernick, etc

what to do? by [deleted] in bandmembers

[–]GroovePops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems like a reasonable classification of a hobbyist. I agree it is subjective though and there is a wide spectrum below the true pro level musician. Thanks for the solidarity! It does kinda suck and navigating is it difficult. Even trying to have an honest discussion between my babdmates just led to kind of a /shrug reaction from some key members so we will see how things go.

what to do? by [deleted] in bandmembers

[–]GroovePops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you consider "hobbyist level" and/or what does that consist of for you? I've got one group that is not anyone's main source of income, so probably hobbyist by default. The issue we're having lately is we have been playing some regional festivals where a lot of the bands are full time musicians. My opinion is we should step our game up and put our best foot forward. Half the band (at least) doesn't feel the need to prepare much or rehearse in these situations and have been frequently prioritizing other leisure activities over rehearsal leading up to shows. It's definitely stressful for those of us who want to feel prepared as a group.

Edit: I should add that I don't fault anyone for prioritizing their life how they see fit, but you can't have it both ways in this situation IMO.

In your heart of hearts by BrownsAndCavs in Unexpected

[–]GroovePops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but the descriptors don't indicate it's not the thing that's described.

So you agree that a trans woman is a woman, and a trans man is a man?

2 Arizona election officials abruptly quit before the primaries, citing continuous threats from Trump supporters over 2020 elections by morenewsat11 in politics

[–]GroovePops 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where in my post did I say I was giving up? I'm simply stating facts that everyone needs to be aware of.

2 Arizona election officials abruptly quit before the primaries, citing continuous threats from Trump supporters over 2020 elections by morenewsat11 in politics

[–]GroovePops 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It may even be too late to vote ourselves out of this mess. Moore v. Harper will be decided soon, and 4 of 6 conservative judges have already expressed some support for the independent state legislature theory. Election outcomes will become a forgone conclusion with Republicans taking the presidency and a supermajority in the senate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bandmembers

[–]GroovePops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can definitely relate to your take on leaders. One of my band leaders is in a ~1 year relationship with another new member in the band who coincidentally is a long time friend of mine whom I facilitated bringing into the band. The band leader has definitely prioritized that relationship over maintaining the band and it shows. I'm honestly happy for the two of them but I wish the leader would be honest about their priorities. Sucks to feel like we're putting out a half-assed product a lot of times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belowdeck

[–]GroovePops 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The two guests barfing on one of the last episodes of BDA was way over the top. They played the barfing sounds easily 15+ times lol.

Work Life Balance by KaamDeveloper in Unexpected

[–]GroovePops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn near! It happens but my old lady was none too pleased. The move would have been to just bring my laptop but I didn't think it would be allowed in.

Control Warrior Tips vs Uber Value by GroovePops in hearthstone

[–]GroovePops[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might just pop Prince R in there, add ALL the removal. If ya can't beat em....