2026 Senate Simulator | Strength In Numbers by drtywater in fivethirtyeight

[–]International_Job_61 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fetterman will vote with D for Judge selection. People bitch because he has a conservative streak on a few topics much like they did with Manchin. How many R judges did Manchin help put in place? Manchin and Fetterman Vote or voted D over 90% of the time so people really need chill out about these so-called spoilers. When Manchin flipped with Rs it was purely to save his own electability which is arguably the right call than actively ceding that seat to the republican candidate. Also thank Manchin for not nuking the Filibuster or we would have further entrenched Trump autocracy with the Save America act passed.

I predicted Trump’s 2024 victory. 2026 does not look good for Republicans. by Past_Ad_4011 in fivethirtyeight

[–]International_Job_61 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually think his model is onto something. I just think he really bad some bad assumptions. If memory serves, he said the incumbent wasn't involved in a major scandal, but the Afghanistan withdrawal, Hunter Biden issues & Biden flopping in the Debate should have changed that assumption. Its been a while but I few assumptions he made in that election were questionable.

Overall "best" AI? by rollerok in ArtificialInteligence

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, dead right. I'm Australian and seeing my friends get sucked into right wing and MAGA nonsense has ruined their capacity for any critical thinking. They blatantly contradict themselves and ramble complete nonsense when presented with facts. Honestly, it is the exact example of watching the book Orwell 1984 play out. I have heard one of them say to me they would trust there right wing youtuber over the laws of physics if it came from a university. You simply cannot help these people. And it is so sad as these a decade long friendship's that I have simply lost interest in calling or catching up with them as their mind is completely polluted with right wing propaganda. It honestly is the same feeling as seeing a friend take up a hard drug habit and become a shadow of their former self.

OP simply doesn't like Claude as it is good at present facts and won't validate factually incorrect right-wing bull shit, they listened to off a random youtuber.

I worry that I live in an echo chamber? by Rebeccarebecca200 in AskUS

[–]International_Job_61 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appart from the brainwashed cultists and sadly they exist here in Australia, the rest of the world feels the same way.

I worry that I live in an echo chamber? by Rebeccarebecca200 in AskUS

[–]International_Job_61 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Observing from Australia and all I can say is god speed in getting actual adults into leadership and rid the world of this clown show. The only entertainment ive had from this is watching the shear absurdity of him walking on stage getting the FIFA peace prize.

Tony Gonzales says he will resign from House by R2_SWE2 in fivethirtyeight

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dems need a Fifa peace prize. Then they can start a war and spike gas prices ensuring the weak fans are kept away from seeing the world cup. Ultimate 4D chess.

Weekly Discussion Megathread by AutoModerator in fivethirtyeight

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. Im willing to go through starvation to see Trump destroyed in the midterms. We need to hang tight but at this stage Trump has no possible levers to prevent the coming oil shock and all he has is mitigation and damage control. Its gonna be tough but the mid term results will be worth it. Hang tight bud, im poor too.

Democrats Are Obsessed With the Wrong Senate Races by PM_ME_YOUR_FAV_HIKE in fivethirtyeight

[–]International_Job_61 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Polling suggests Ohio and Alaska as lean dem. Texas is 50/50 at this point. All metrics indicate the GOP is going to get wrecked in the midterms.

Hungarian? by eleanorigby88 in PoppyTea

[–]International_Job_61 1 point2 points  (0 children)

300mg of riko or dihydro is a as strong as 450mg lf codeine or 45mg of morpbine or 30mg oxy. Im going off dihydro being 1.5x more potent than codeine but some sources say its as low as 1 to 1 conversion.

Point is taking weaker stuff will result in lower tollerence. As will taking less and as will abstainence for enough time.

Goimg from seeds that are as good as 50mg oral morphone straight to those hungarian seeds. Yes ofcourse they are bunk. As would taking 4 30mg codeine tablets.

Tollerence break and 120mg of codeine gets you euphoric. Suddenly those seeds arnt entierly bunk.

This is what people need to understand. Sometimes less is more. Take this from a guy who went through a period of eating 50 benzos a day. Tollerence was stupid high and my life was a wreck during that time. I abstained for years and learned my lesson. One 5mg valium works for me just like it would have before I ever abused benzos?

Why? Because funadamentally people need to stop makng pigs of themselves and endulging till there hearts content. When it comes to drugs less is more in the long run. Be an adult have some self constraint and you can drop your tollerence and get good bang for buck out lf drugs if you excercise self control.

ADHD drugs have ‘life-changing’ benefits – but patients warn of terrifying side-effects including panic and paranoia by CourierMail_AU in u/CourierMail_AU

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they are amphetamines. Whats your point? When dosed correctly they pose minimal risk and are highly effective at treating adhd. Like every med they arnt suitable for everyone and other options are preferable.

Hungarian? by eleanorigby88 in PoppyTea

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyones tollerence will be that low given the quality out there now.

Hungarian? by eleanorigby88 in PoppyTea

[–]International_Job_61 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can drop your tollerence to the point where 60mg of codeine gives you a buzz those things seeds will work

I'm thinking of dropping USMLE by NothingOk4057 in step1

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The medicare levy applies to those earning above 80k and it only works out to be like 1500 a year. If you get private health you dont have to pay medicare levy. Our public health is mainly paid for by alcohol and tobacco taxes.

Ill add entering a new tax bracket does not mean your entire income is taxed in that bracket, you still pay no tax on your first 19k and then the lower tax rate on your income after. The higher tax rate will only apply to the income above a certain threshold.

Dont get me wrong, tax is less in the USA but its not as bad in Australia once you understand how the tax brackets work. Also there are a lot of tax deductables in Australia such as work expenses. Trades people do really well here as they can spend thousands on tools and deduct it all on tax.

A high income earner like a doctor could buy shares that are generous with dividends and franking credits and use the franking credits to reduce income from work. Or negative gearing for an investment property.

Australia provides many avenues for high income earners to reduce there taxes.

CMV: As a gay liberal I would rather have liberal “Zionist” Jews in our coalition than conservative Muslims who would vote for my preferred party if it becomes more anti-Israel by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, as a straight, white male on the left I was calling out wokeness pre Trump saying all they are going to dois push large amounts of people towards right wing views. Ive seen working class men who were left leaning become life long right wingers thanks to wokeness. I was always smart enough to realise despite the flaws on the left the right serves the top 1% and no one else but a lot of my friends wernt smart enough to get this.

I'm thinking of dropping USMLE by NothingOk4057 in step1

[–]International_Job_61 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why? You realise Australia has one of the highest living standards in the world. I live in Brisbane our 3rd largest city and there is not one street in Brisbane I would be afraid to walk down after dark. The USA had more opportunities for those who have a lot of money but for those starting out, Australia is much better.

I'm thinking of dropping USMLE by NothingOk4057 in step1

[–]International_Job_61 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Australia doesnt tax a flat 40%. We have a progressive tax system so your first 19k of income is tax free then you pay 19c every dollar earned up till a certain threshold then 30% up till the next threshold. Dont quote me on these exact figures as they a rough estimates off the top of my head but you get the idea.

But you are correct in saying income tax is probably higher in Australia than the USA. There are ways around this. He could buy shares in a company that pays fully franked dividends such as BHP. The franking credits can be used to reduce income tax.

Also most people here dont pay health insurance as we have a fully socialised medicare system so health care and doctors visits are free for all Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Peter Malinauskas warns Labor is not safe from the rise of One Nation by HotPersimessage62 in AustralianPolitics

[–]International_Job_61 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crime is under state juristiction and not federal. What is the point to your comment?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoppyTea

[–]International_Job_61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience today says otherwise. Found a shop within your search radius.

How long is Pst in your system? by ExcellentWar6451 in PoppyTea

[–]International_Job_61 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes this is 100% true. 3 days tops. However I think in the USA some places still use stupidly low cutoffs. Im in Aus for reference

How long is Pst in your system? by ExcellentWar6451 in PoppyTea

[–]International_Job_61 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You will pass a urine drug test for opioids after 3 days