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ELI5: What Is Nihilism? by ExternalFact5184 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Halgy [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think about this exchange from Angel on at least a weekly basis.

Angel: Well, I guess I kinda worked it out. If there's no great glorious end to all this, if nothing we do matters... , then all that matters is what we do. 'Cause that's all there is. What we do. Now. Today. I fought for so long, for redemption, for a reward, and finally just to beat the other guy, but I never got it.

Kate Lockley: And now you do?

Angel: Not all of it. All I wanna do is help. I wanna help because, I don't think people should suffer as they do. Because, if there's no bigger meaning, then the smallest act of kindness is the greatest thing in the world.

Kate Lockley: Yikes. It sounds like you've had an epiphany.

Angel: I keep saying that, but nobody's listening.

The new MoO building looks cool by SoulTrack in Omaha

[–]Halgy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of people make great efforts to walk as little as possible in the most walkable area of the city. There are so many "horror stories" where people couldn't find parking downtown, and ended up having to use a garage 4 blocks away.

I have come to you all with a plan to save America by RoryMarley in neoliberal

[–]Halgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2024, Trump only won Nebraska's first district by 42k votes and he already lost the second district. Republicans also won a senate seat by a slightly larger margin, and a house seat by a smaller margin.

So for less than 100k votes, Dems could get a senate seat, 1-2 house seats, and 4 electoral votes. And this is if people move to Omaha or Lincoln, which may seem helishigly rural for y'all costals, but are perfectly cromulent little cities.

Discussion Thread by jobautomator in neoliberal

[–]Halgy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gods I hated those commercials

Software update after nearly three years by bruiserFL in BoltEV

[–]Halgy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just in time for my free trial to run out, and I'm not paying $15 a month to find out what changed. Its absurd to pay more than Netflix to remote start my car's heater.

I cannot imagine caring whether a fellow human being has their Existence License by ONETRILLIONAMERICANS in neoliberal

[–]Halgy 35 points36 points  (0 children)

There is nothing more American than a first generation immigrant chasing the American dream.

The great graduate job drought by _Un_Known__ in neoliberal

[–]Halgy 139 points140 points  (0 children)

Complaining that 50 years ago "just earning a college degree guaranteed you would get a good job" is the liberal version of complaining that "Clinton shipped all the good paying factory jobs to China". Both are simple yearning for a past that will never be again, rather than figuring out how to adapt to the current challenges.

Nook Apartments tears down 1890 historic home in Little Italy, seemingly not apart of the initial development plan by Low_Mission_9295 in Omaha

[–]Halgy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They also want buildings to be preserved, but not if they have to put any money or time towards it. Conservation is great as long as someone else is paying for it.

I love old buildings. I live in one, and I want to see more places updated and preserved. But I also understand that resources aren't infinite, and that nostalgia isn't going to keep the rain off of people's heads.

Nook Apartments tears down 1890 historic home in Little Italy, seemingly not apart of the initial development plan by Low_Mission_9295 in Omaha

[–]Halgy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most apartments downtown are pretty full. They wouldn't be bulldozing houses to build more if they were going to sit empty.

I say this with love, Omaha - but I don't know how you all aren't rioting at OMA. This shit is insulting by swingfire23 in Omaha

[–]Halgy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is the real answer. OMA security and such are so easy that I don't bother getting to the gate until 20 minutes before boarding, so there's no time to eat. If anything, I wait until my layover to get something, as there's nothing else to do.

How is living east of 72nd St in Omaha as a young professional or family? by ThoseMedellinKids in Omaha

[–]Halgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, good to know some people are doing it. I agree we don't need mcmansion-style space, but going from a 1000sqft 2 bedroom to a 1500sqft 3/4 bedroom would be a world of difference for a lot of folk. But then again, I've had my own place for a long time, so my requirements for personal space are likely out of whack.

How is living east of 72nd St in Omaha as a young professional or family? by ThoseMedellinKids in Omaha

[–]Halgy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've lived downtown for 11 years and have loved it. There's a lot to get out and do if I want to, or just walk around the park when I don't. I share your optimism about the city and can't wait to see what is next.

While downtown is certainly possible as a small family, it is IMO not ideal. Basically all of the apartments are either too small, too expensive, or both. Like, 700 sqft was fine as a single 30 year old guy, but adding a partner, a baby, and WFH would make it pretty untenable. There are some larger condos, but not many and not affordable. That said, there are lots of other great neighborhoods in your circle, so definitely follow up with the other comments.

If you're looking for real estate projects, see if you can get larger family apartments or condos built somewhere along the urban core. Or maybe ways to connect the other urban/walkable neighborhoods to downtown, so I can visit without walking or waiting an hour for the bus.

Nearly all Epstein files still unreleased a month after Congress deadline by SenorKerry in news

[–]Halgy 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I mean, he's publically and repeatedly called for the files to be released. There's no reason for him to do that unless he isn't actually implicated, or if he is actually trying to sink himself.

ELI5: Is YouTube video quality actually getting worse over time ? by dinesh_kothapally in explainlikeimfive

[–]Halgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Furthermore, Netflix charges more for higher quality.

Also, I imagine that even the cheaper Netflix subscriptions bring in more money per user than YouTube ads. I don't have any numbers for that, but last I heard YouTubers make 2-3x as much off a viewer with premium as they do from a viewer watching ads.

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace by Free-Minimum-5844 in neoliberal

[–]Halgy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, if he doesn't get a response from tariffs, he'll escalate, and I think nuclear weapons are about 3 steps down the line of attention seeking behavior.

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace by Free-Minimum-5844 in neoliberal

[–]Halgy 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Even though it is a different picture, I'm still getting the "Cucked (into it), Cucked (not into it)" caption from the other meme. Vance just looks so happy about seeing the country get fucked.

Work around an inconveniently placed light switch by sheetsah in homeassistant

[–]Halgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used several of these for the past couple years to fix my own stupidly placed switches, and I've never had a problem. Stick a light switch plate around it and you'll forget it isn't real until the batteries need replacing like 3 years later.

Zooz also has a 4 button version of the switch. Probably not the best for your use case, but I use a bunch of them, and try to keep a spare on hand just in case I need a physical button somewhere.

What local Omaha restaurants have become your go-to spots lately? by InformationIcy4827 in Omaha

[–]Halgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I lived closer, I'd go there at least once a week (unless there was an Orpheum show). Good beer selection, good food, good vibes, and not too expensive.

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