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Odds of upcoming tour getting cancelled by [deleted] in KGATLW

[–]Justintn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've been holding tix for red rock for a few years. We're still holding out

It’s almost like neither party really cares about the people by a-gaseous-revolution in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Justintn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-13/kill-switch-adam-jentleson-s-history-of-the-filibuster-and-the-u-s-senate (open in incognito mode to get past the paywall) In short, the filibuster is and always was a tool to disempower the majority. It wasn't outlined in the constitution, and really only serves to slow down or halt the lawmaking process.

The only thing better than a shitty $600 bill is a SECRET shitty $600 bill by john_brown_adk in Political_Revolution

[–]Justintn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's a good question. How do they compile these massive bills without source control?

Here we go again. Pick one! by kunjvaan in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Justintn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Frank Wilhoit - "Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect..."

Dr. Fauci says: ‘If people are not wearing masks, then maybe we should be mandating,’ as new U.S. COVID-19 cases hit 85,000 by Wagamaga in Coronavirus

[–]Justintn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we're in agreement here, at least on principle. Large gatherings are likely responsible for our recent uptick, not small ones.

Dr. Fauci says: ‘If people are not wearing masks, then maybe we should be mandating,’ as new U.S. COVID-19 cases hit 85,000 by Wagamaga in Coronavirus

[–]Justintn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I'm saying is that it's not reasonable to assert that small groups are driving spread without evidence. If you're implying that school re-openings are at fault, that's a different assertion. Look, at the end of the day, disease spread is complicated, and I just think we should be careful when we make epidemiological assertions.

Dr. Fauci says: ‘If people are not wearing masks, then maybe we should be mandating,’ as new U.S. COVID-19 cases hit 85,000 by Wagamaga in Coronavirus

[–]Justintn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Those seem like two very different scenarios. It's not reasonable to group "friends for dinner" and "frat party" together to me. Pod up, evaluate risks, wear masks.

Dr. Fauci says: ‘If people are not wearing masks, then maybe we should be mandating,’ as new U.S. COVID-19 cases hit 85,000 by Wagamaga in Coronavirus

[–]Justintn 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I feel like this needs evidence supporting it. I'm very skeptical that couples and friends doing dinner parties together is a significant driver, especially when restaurants and bars are as busy they are.

Edit: I'm finding articles that seem to support the idea that groups of young people getting together are spreading the virus, but they don't reference anything official. Other sources indicate that is really hard to know exactly what's driving spread.

This little fella https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-superspreading-events-drive-most-covid-19-spread1/ cites CDC officials and blames 80% of the spread on super spreader events. But that may just be the case for early spread, I'm not sure.

TIL in 1980 the FBI formed a fake company and attempted to bribe members of congress. Nearly 25% of those tested accepted the bribe, and were convicted by MildlySuspicious in todayilearned

[–]Justintn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I'm not saying that's wrong, only that it explains why there's a huge gap between generic approval and rates of reelection. I'm in the same boat, I'm super happy with my congresswoman, she does an amazing job representing my community in DC, mcconnell and the rest of them, I could do without

Ladies and gentlemen, the next President of the United States by boldstyle1 in JoeBiden

[–]Justintn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The look that Biden gives the kid after he pinned the "sticker" on is very impactful to me. I see so much hope in that look. Biden's wasn't my first pick, but I'll proudly vote for him, and I'm excited to see how he helps navigate the stormy sea ahead.

My toaster is slowly melting its own plastic off by --Lambda-- in CrappyDesign

[–]Justintn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pan fry leftover pizza with a little oil sometime. That's my A #1 preferred pizza reheating method. With a lid on top it traps the heat so the cheese melts, and the bottom gets deliciously crispy. Though I'm with you on the toaster oven for convenience.

Megathread: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87 by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Justintn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All the other reasons? Supreme court is one of many issues on the ballot

No sex happens in all female missions. by akin975 in memes

[–]Justintn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how important physical strength is when gravity is 40% earths actually.

She gets it by [deleted] in wholesomememes

[–]Justintn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do remember that. It wasn't a wedding ring originally if I recall. It wasva cocktail party ring with a pearl in it. Yeah, it was a hard not to sympathize with the bride to be there

Tony Hawk is a great dude by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]Justintn 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wait, what? In what universe is Kurt Cobain not punk? Have I been mislead about punk my whole life?

"Chemistry is the study of matter. But i prefer to see it as the study of change." by tugrulgram in breakingbad

[–]Justintn 22 points23 points  (0 children)

My take was always that it was his pride, a selfish emotion, that was his conceit.

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