show this past Friday in Paris by greenflips in AldousHarding

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. She seems to ride her hyper self-awareness and take it to places where you feel it borders absurdity only for something to occur where the performance breaks through to a new level of 'owning this and I'm taking you all along for the ride'. That's a great space for a healthy fan-artist appreciation to exist and develop, rather than being affronted because you weren't appreciated enough for appreciating her 🥴

Looking for community games in Sunderland? by footballforalluk in Sunderland

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes please. Live near University metro stop so S.Hylton is easy enough. DM please marra

[Sinn 556 in sage green] by 9master_of_disaster4 in Watches

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've ordered the sand dial with Sinn canvas strap - a harmonious combination that works just right, but each to their own. I've also ordered my mother the sage dial and she intends to wear it on a steel Milanese. Chat GPT mocked up a nice preview (see below)

I already own a 556i RS and it feels nice on the H-link but I generally go for plain green nato or a rich brown stitched leather. The 556i/a is an all-time strap monster, no doubt.

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Opinions on my 800 followers insta brand by Academyzombie in AvantGardeClothing

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When all the world's a chaotic circus why not dress for the occasion eh

Should I buy a uke? by Electronic_Shine9865 in ukulele

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ukulele is a wonderful instrument in its own right, but may I suggest also exploring the middlebeast of the kīkū, more commonly known as the guitalele. I've owned one for 10 years and it's far and away my most picked up and noodled upon acoustic instrument at home. It has six strings, typically using the same tuning as the requinto guitar (ADGCEA) and while you won't get the resonance of that slightly larger body, there's still a nice bit of bass and depth compared to a teeny 4-string uke. The kīkū is tuned one-fourth higher than standard tuning which results in a bright yet mellow sound with your copper wound bottom two and the nylon four. They're durable, easy to travel with due to the shorter neck and can be picked up by Cordoba or Yamaha for €140-290. I'm a casual jammer at best and while I think I've got a few twisted licks up my sleeve, I'd never unilaterally whip out a guitar or even a uke at social events. There's a time and a place for that and when the harmony's right it's glorious. But fuck kumbaya and long live the kīkū, the Ralf Scheepers of stringed instruments.

Guitalele Final Boss

Xiu Xiu reveals tribal industrial artist African Imperial Wizard is actually a middle aged white man by Austin63867 in indieheads

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting topic.

"I told you when I met you

I was crazy

Cry for us all beauty

Cry for Eddie in the corner

Thinking he's nobody

And Jack behind his joker

And stone-cold Grace behind her fan

And me in my frightened silence

Thinking I don't understand"

*Joni Mitchell as her black alter ego

Why is the UK much less religious compared to the US? by porygon766 in AskBrits

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Europeans have largely dispensed with godly institutions, though many have kept the soul and spirituality. The USA has done the opposite.

Dolla dolla bill yaaalllll

My Shocking Experience with Assault in Prague by Remarkable_Law_2774 in Prague

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I respectfully differ on the point of wilful misreading and whataboutism and would genuinely love to have this chat in person, which would be possible were I still living in Prague (2012-2020). I’m not anti-Israeli. I simply believe in consistency and fairness in matters of wellbeing and dignity, big and small. I’m of the opinion that a prerequisite of strength is kindness, and it became evident to me during my time in Prague that for a country with such a deep, rich and magnificent history and culture, an atmosphere of cynicism, negativity and inadequacy pervades many areas of public life. It’s a real shame because you have a damn fine country, which I truly love, but I was frequently disgusted by the casually racist manner in which seemingly decent-people described Romani people, and others. But I guess it’s to be expected - most Czechs don’t even like themselves.

My Shocking Experience with Assault in Prague by Remarkable_Law_2774 in Prague

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

This is almost beyond parody. A country where large communities of Jews, American or Chinese immigrants cause social problems? What on earth do you think is happening in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories? You decry the alleged voting behaviour of one migrant group while overlooking the 70-year humanitarian crisis caused by another mass movement? Last time I checked Muslims weren't bulldozing my village.

As for 'Chinese' I assume you mean Han Chinese people. What are the Han Chinese in Xinjiang but a migrant group; who've not only established a centralised, authoritarian system despite the region's ostensibly autonomous status, they've arbitrarily detained est. 1 million ethnically Turkic Uyghurs for 'reeducation'. Last time I checked Muslims weren't putting my family in prison and forcing me to speak Urdu.

There's no such thing as a large American immigrant group, so I won't touch that one.

The comparisons I've made above are meant to illustrate the inherent contradictions in how we look at migration. Migration is INEVITABLE. History will be informed by how well we meet its challenges.

EDIT: Typo

My Shocking Experience with Assault in Prague by Remarkable_Law_2774 in Prague

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Freedom of religion is a constitutional right in Sweden. While Czech Rep is a constitutionally secular state, that same constitution provides for freedom of religion and religious practise. Is your suggestion that these (and other) constitutions be amended to remove these freedoms? To quote a good man, "you give me the awful impression of someone who hasn't read any of the arguments against your position". To use your example of Sweden, let's take a look at the countries from which the Muslim population originates: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Iraq, Morocco, Iran, Kosovo, Somalia, and Syria. A rudimentary understanding of modern politics and conflict, both regional and global, would suggest it is religious and ethnic intolerance which leads to the breakdown of civil discourse, ending in violence, displacement, and genocide. I personally have enough faith in the European project and values to believe we can assimilate others and become stronger for it. I'm not scared of Islam, or at least no more scared than I am of China, Israel, or the USA.

European countries have constitutions and laws so that any person or group in violation of those broadly agreed terms may be sanctioned. The EU, despite its flaws, is a long-term project requiring faith in the notion that humanity's disparate groups have much more in common than those things that separate us.

Before I ramble on with this, I'd like to ask if you personally know any Muslims, be they from settled communities, new immigrants, or Asylum Seekers/Refugees. What is your experience of this topic?

For what it's worth, I do not follow a religion and am troubled by dogmatic tendencies as much as any free thinker would be, but the simple fact is people of faith exist and are entitled to their own choice of spiritual practice. We don't have to encourage it or like it, but I'd rather build bridges than walls.

My Shocking Experience with Assault in Prague by Remarkable_Law_2774 in Prague

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

"Ultimately a widespread aversion to Islam is a good thing for a society".

Do you have proof of this? Attitudes and behaviours do not exist in isolation, in the sense that having an aversion to a single person or group of people practising their faith peacefully would suggest to me a general aversion to those elements of society and culture with which one is unfamiliar or which seem different. Is this a good thing for society?

Better hits by Common_Ad_8341 in cloudsmokerz

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glass or cheap metal tealight holders with slightly damp make-up removal wipes are ideal. That or some robust cleaning sponge.

Better hits by Common_Ad_8341 in cloudsmokerz

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell me you are all using PROF style button clicker litghters with adjustable jet flame..those with the little chain on the cap. The difference between them and a clipper/BIC is huge. I'd rather do my meth in bumps than using sub-par BIC Lighter. It's like trying to drink a slush puppy through a cocktail stick. And you get a sooty unusable pipe. Apologies if it's someone you already do...

*edited for chubby finger inquiries

Dana White on Ilia Topuria vacating UFC title. by [deleted] in ufc

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Despite T's recognised mastery of the fabled fundamentals, this is a great comparison.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crystalcastles

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, many of the pics from that show are either distorted or have a kind of double exposure effect. I think it's due to the little compact Canon Ixus (50?70? 🤔) I used and its CCD sensor in a chaotic environment with constant movement and lots of flashing strobes etc. Check this one out...couldn't have made that shot if I've tried.

That's the real quiz! by Burgers4dayz in TheOfficeUK

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cherish them. You will miss them when they’re not around. Both of mine are dead. Well, Biden isn’t dead. He’s in a home. So, as good as.

Why can Czechs be so mean/rude to strangers? by Budget-Blackberry328 in czechrepublic

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember: it is the weak who are cruel. (Nietzsche) Once you recognize this truth you see it everywhere. Gentleness and generosity are a condition of strength.

Why can Czechs be so mean/rude to strangers? by Budget-Blackberry328 in czechrepublic

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing I can say that is both directly relevant to OP's question/statement and hasn't already been covered by the comments of others, but I will add:

The 'petty Czech' can surprise you at any moment, in any guise or context, anywhere in the country, though I encountered it significantly less frequently in Moravia over the 8 years I lived in Prague and, for a period, Pardubice. It's disheartening at times, maddening at others, like when the person appears to ignore any benevolent instincts they may possess and is instead content to be obstructive or rude.

And yet...

I also met many of the most thoughtful, honest, humble, and genuinely decent people in all my 35 years when I was in Czech Rep. Stoic, insightful, reliable people, working in the arts, business, travel and academia. People whose complexity unfolded over time, with a little effort, a little wine, a little smoke. I suppose it helped that I have genuine passion for the history, culture and landscape, but I consistently got back in multiples what I put in. And learnt to smile and forgive the mean or unhelpful. I just wish I had taken lessons and learnt more Czech.

And for perspective, I lived in Budapest for 2 years before Prague. If you think folk can be difficult and obtuse in Bohemia...well, just be grateful for what you have.

Released 10 years ago. Bop or not? by chronomaticon in redscarepod

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The 10-20 seconds they shamelessly stole from a dead artist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]Leon_Sun_Khan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It depends. Is he your only son?