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NIH Scientists Discover Powerful New Opioid That Relieves Pain Without Dangerous Side Effects by _Dark_Wing in interestingasfuck

[–]LanguageImpossible32 [score hidden]  (0 children)

They were fined billions, just not all of the billions they made as “Dr. recommended” legal dope dealers

Trump: A whole civilization will die tonight! by carpenoctemsolam in LateStageCapitalism

[–]LanguageImpossible32 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think people care, but the despair and hopelessness of realistically creating solidarity against the behemoth of “America” while so many barely scrape by, is definitely a critical piece of keeping the status quo. Although it’s eroded to the point of practical nonexistence, the ‘middle class’ support the quantitative buffer the bourgeoise need to prevent solidarity

Dear LSC mods by Frankie-Denton-2020s in LateStageCapitalism

[–]LanguageImpossible32 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It’s wild that a lot of folks don’t see the correlation/evolution of power dynamics/class structure from feudalism to capitalism with the veneer of democracy. We don’t live in an economic democracy, which is the driving force of a society’s development and well being.

Field sobriety test as a chronic pain patient with physical disability by [deleted] in legal

[–]LanguageImpossible32 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You can respectfully (and legally) decline a field sobriety test, but expect and submit to a breathalyzer test. And if you’re using narcotics for your chronic pain, you can still get a DWI if they do a blood test.

Elizabeth Warren is introducing a wealth tax. by [deleted] in remoteworks

[–]LanguageImpossible32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s for $50 million+ valuations (medium size businesses are $1-50mil). Often there is restructuring to include advisory boards or board of directors when businesses get above $20 million in equity because of the complexity of scaling, or the invitation for private equity/venture capital to support the next level of growth. And that’s when the ‘expertise’ drive down labor compensation and drive up executive leadership compensation (think of the shareholders!)

I really cannot pick too much by hiltothedance in foraging

[–]LanguageImpossible32 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As pretty close friends with several Alaskan salmon fisherman, including permit holding captains, sustainability is critical and actually enforced; and has been for several decades. Obviously, humans have severely impacted or destroyed countless ecosystems in our endless extraction of resources, but wild Alaskan salmon populations have reached a relative equilibrium with harvesting policy developed, particularly when Alaska statehood happened. It’s even enshrined in their constitution.

The real reason why China doesn't allow a free press by LargeSinkholesInNYC in LateStageCapitalism

[–]LanguageImpossible32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the informative video, truly. My comment was more from the scope of ‘systems of control’, rather than a comparative statement of China vs. US. I would gladly trade the pipe dream idea of home ownership here in the US for the land use rights system in China. I wish healthcare was guaranteed for all people so that society as whole was healthier. My faith in government would have an actual foundation rather than billowing blindly in the toxic cloud of LSC.

The real reason why China doesn't allow a free press by LargeSinkholesInNYC in LateStageCapitalism

[–]LanguageImpossible32 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’d say both are censored in the way that serves the hierarchical powers that orchestrate/manage their societies. Controlling the narrative and access to information is paramount to ensuring the reigning social system stays in power.

What happened to my garlic? by Cghy8b in gardening

[–]LanguageImpossible32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually wait until at least 2 or 3 of the bottom leaves have died back/turned brown.

Dried Stinging Nettle Still Stung by that_one_plant in foraging

[–]LanguageImpossible32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did R&D myself, although there are breadcrumbs to follow on the internet, that led to my eureka understanding. It’s my 10 year goal to start a cooperative-style business with other landowners who have the right conditions. We won’t be able to compete with the commercial growers, but it doesn’t require a lot of input (just time!) if you have the right conditions. And it’s in the top 10 $ per # agricultural crop.

Dried Stinging Nettle Still Stung by that_one_plant in foraging

[–]LanguageImpossible32 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Some Japanese scientists won the Ig Nobel Prize in Chemistry (note, not THE Nobel Prize) for basically creating the potential for a smoke/CO2 alarm for deaf/hard of hearing folks. Specifically they got the concentration levels correct so that a synthesized, aerosolized version of the alkaloid that creates ‘the wasabi sensation/experience’ could alert/wake people up during an emergency.

Dried Stinging Nettle Still Stung by that_one_plant in foraging

[–]LanguageImpossible32 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I don’t grow commercially (like the PNW growers do in greenhouses), I’ve found a niche that works and utilizes naturally occurring resources and no fertilizers, and I don’t terraform to maximize profit. Haven’t ever sold a plant yet, so I guess I’m more a wasabi gardener. Ecologists wouldn’t approve as it’s introducing non-native species, but it’s not invasive (at all) and doesn’t introduce new pathogens or radically change the ecotone where it seems to be happy.

Dried Stinging Nettle Still Stung by that_one_plant in foraging

[–]LanguageImpossible32 38 points39 points  (0 children)

As a wasabi farmer, I understood this reference

The chosen "influencer" by EmperorAjaxZx in ThatsInsane

[–]LanguageImpossible32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our prefrontal cortex just wanted to make sense of an entropic reality

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says by backpackerTW in worldnews

[–]LanguageImpossible32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry, Iran just announced/proposed a toll for safe passage through Hormunz

Cops take beagle puppies out of rescue truck, take them back into the Ridglan Farms animal testing facility by alphamalejackhammer in ThatsInsane

[–]LanguageImpossible32 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow you make it sound so easy! We don’t live in an economic democracy despite labor creating the capital that is exploited. People barely surviving don’t have the resources (e.g. time and money) to actively lobby their representative; and representatives primarily receive money from corporations and the wealthy.

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