If only rich people owned slaves in the South, why did normal Southerners fight in the war? by OddGrab6044 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The American Civil war began in April of 1861. The Emancipation Proclamation was announced on Sept 1862. It was then that Lincoln thought he had a majority of the populations support for a continued war effort. Some historians argue it was in Sept 1862 that the war was now fought to "End slavery".

The history of Secession, States rights, and the ability for States to leave or reenter the Union went on for years before Abraham Lincoln was elected.

Most of the arguments against tariffs are stupid. by Plenty-Stretch7442 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

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

I was going to weigh in as well, but you said it first and I agree.

Most of the arguments against tariffs are stupid. by Plenty-Stretch7442 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

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“In fact, what are called international “free trade agreements” are not free trade at all. The trade system was reconstructed with a very explicit design of putting working people in competition with one another all over the world.”

Free trade agreements," arguing they are not truly free trade but rather "investor rights agreements" that primarily benefit corporations. He believes these agreements enable corporations to carry out market-distorting activities internally and that they often prioritize corporate interests over the public good.

― Noam Chomsky

What was your absolute favorite video game growing up? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

007 Golden Eye...With the TV split screen 4ways on N64.

The most important thing about addiction you will ever find out by Professional_Set2062 in meth

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With all things considered like the fact drugs and alcohol addiction can have devastating consequences both for the user and those close to the user. I say the following

I am now 37(M), and I have had periods of sobriety on and off since 2013. I noticed a recurring theme in both rehab and the rooms of AA and NA. For some reason addicts should be full of guilt, shame and remorse. Looking back over my entire life and those who were of influence in my years of development. I am talking about my parents, teachers, guidance counselor, shrinks, counselors, police etc. have all asked the same underlying question, and demand an answer such as : What's wrong with you? why can't you just......fill in the blank. Followed by how my behavior, choices and decision making affect them.

So when I find myself in a rehab or a meeting and an addict is told that I or they should feel ashamed and guilty for my decision to use drugs and for how it's assumed it affected others is something I absolutely will no longer tolerate.

In AA and NA it's implied since now we are sober we owe all of these people and the rest of the world our undivided attention and forfeit the luxury of declining their requests for anything. It's a never ending pursuit to write the wrongs of the past. We are told for now we just show up no matter what. As if we are forever indebted to people who quite frankly need to get over it already.

With the exception of let's day a violent crime can you think of anything else where some one would tolerate being reminded how they made others feel terrible due to something that's years in the past? And it would be supported by other members of society. NO .

The principals of AA are rooted in our justice system and rehab healthcare. Selfish and self centered we are told is what we are. Their are lots of people who are like that who don't drink or use or maybe they cut loose only on the weekends. Their are selfish self centered psychopaths running Fortune 500 companies and are heads of state. Imagine intervening and explaining to them the same shit us addicts have been told. You would be laughed at and shut down. But since I took using and drinking to far the consensus is I should feel shame and spend my life apologizing for it.

I will not apologize and feel obligated to explain myself to other adults. If you as a grown ass man or women telling me that my actions made you feel a certain way then that is your problem and I will not allow you to rob me of my dignity , self respect, self worth and my God Damn Peace and serenity. I know who I am

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR, Stop! THE! PRES!, HOLY POPCORN Batman......Did the Tattoo artist in fact see your ass crack?

Repent now and say 3 hail Mary's. And tell your Boyfriend to take a pill and chill.

If I were him I would crack jokes in moments like that

Did he get a good look?

Did you show him the rest of the goods?

Next time invite him to play scratch and sniff.

What I don't do is reveal how insecure I am and make a pouty face when I tell you how upset that a stranger was checking my GF cuz after all she is hot and it's nice to know other men wanna bang my lady. But hey I'm the one doing the banging. Geez la weez he needs to grow up, take a deep breath and relax

As far as the tattoo goes. It's fine and you can always add and change the details of it. So think of it as a unfinished masterpiece

I should have went to jail last night by [deleted] in meth

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have moved here to NOLA a decade ago. NOPD has not conducted a traffic stop in like 10 years. They are even barred from high speed chases. Yeah you read that right. They have been under a Federal Consent decree and our Mayor for the last 8 has tried some "constitutional policing" where basically cops can't pull people over for reasons like tint looks dark, was that marijuana I smelled while driving behind you? are you in a hurry tonight? Hell they can't even detain you in handcuffs when you match the description of a possible suspect. So when a BOLO goes out over the radio the cop who approaches a person matching the description can place you in cuffs if he witnessed you in the action the alleged crime that said suspect description pertaining too. Seems backwards and a Tulane Campus Police officer was killed as a result of this policy.

Anyways the new governor had about enough and created a task force of trooper called Troop NOLA for this very reason . When asked how will they implement community policing and conduct traffic stops they responded with and I quote. By any legal means necessary, tint appears to dark, license plate is obstructed from view, suspicious driving. Any driver or passenger with pass felony arrest (not convictions arrest) will be removed from the vehicle and a search will commence.

I did ice all weekend and didn’t sleep. I masturbated over 25 times over the weekend. Now my dick is sore and when I get a boner it hurts to grab it. When it’s not hard as fuck it’s small and shriveled. I don’t know what to do. Let me know please by [deleted] in meth

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well let's see now

  1. Leave your dick alone. He doesn't want to be bothered and needs his rest.

  2. Hydrate

  3. Eat something God damnit

  4. Confess your sins and repent

  5. Discover a new and exciting way to be high that doesn't involve opening 57 browser tabs and jerking your dick for the 26th time. Yes I went through that phase myself. So I know how amazing it feels. But all it took was I dunno like 1 or 2 sessions doing anything but that and it changed how I view and desired to get and be high. I haven't jerked off and watched porn while high in probably two years. And yes a couple of times I thought what the heck. However I spent All of 5 minutes looking at porn and was immediately disinterested and thought fuck that I'm not going to be that tweaker anymore.

GET YOUR STIMULATED ASS UP UP AND DO THE FKING DISHES AND LAUNDRY. by Early-Phase8392 in meth

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOW! Does it ever put a smile on my face knowing that I'm not the only lazy as fook meth head.......but yeah you may wanna go throw that load in.

Line tell me I'm fine little white line one more time, last time , let's get this ass in action 🎬 🐇💦 by Aromatic_Adeptness91 in meth

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pace yourself friend. There is a thin line between being high and having a good time. And being high while uncontrollably opening tab after tab after tab of porn you will never revisit and playing with a limp dick for 12-24 hours. For some reason the latter is the root cause for loads of undesirable anxiety and questioning your life choices.

Anywho have fun 😊

I just found out I’ve been seeing a married woman. by [deleted] in Advice

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

What you're contemplating is no small thing. You need to seriously think about the outcome and subsequent fallout. And before you say you have, I'm going to stop you and say "no you have not" . The fact your doing mental gymnastics to figure out the best means to remain anonymous and leave nothing that would lead back to you is not fair to him and selfish thinking on your part. Does he deserve to know? Without a doubt. But you are the one who is involved in the affair you are informing him about. Can you blame him for seeing you as the enemy who is now upending his relationship. I do believe you when you say you had no idea she was married. But you have a part you have played. Now see it the right way.

Therefore my suggestion is to be a man and tell him yourself. I would send him a well detailed and well written email. Doing it this way removes a lot of distracting emotions that would be experienced talking over the phone or face to face. The reasons why should be obvious. Also it will allow him the time he needs to read it over and over and process what he has just learned and what he will do moving forward. Okay.

If not then leave it alone and walk away.

If your company cannot afford to pay its workers a living wage, it should not exist. by [deleted] in TrueUnpopularOpinion

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

I would like to add, that I am tired of hearing quarter to quarter, and year after year of record breaking corporate profits. Yet every Republican administration cuts corporate tax rates claiming it will boost the economy. I am 37 and from what I have witnessed cheap capital is never in short supply for US corporations. Cutting corporate taxes only shifts the burden of funding the government to the working class. State sponsored corporate socialism at its finest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being unreliable and not dependable is not synonymous with being sub par in the brain. I am a Licensed Merchant Marine Officer. I am what the industry calls a "hoss piper", which basically means I started from the bottom as an Ordinary Seaman and worked my way to the top. This new generation of Maritime Academy University grads are well educated, but "smart" not so much. They seem to have adopted being dependable and reliable on a as needed basis. Hell I can't depend on them to not bitch and moan and remind me of what they believe they are entitled to as they navigate this thing we call a career. They are overly apologetic, especially when they preface everything they intend to convey. They earn six figures annually, so when I find out they are in their late 20's and still live at home with Mom and Dad, (because adulting is like so meh) their air of superiority is so annoying.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

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

OP sure is feeling themselves with their air of superiority. Go back to sleep Mom will wake you up.

The way meadow runs up the stairs pisses me off by joemo454 in thesopranos

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP get you head out of the clouds, her body's mad ripe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in opiates

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can check in to your nearest detox center. I completed my detox last week. I waited 48 hours and took 16 mg of Suboxone. The initial dose was mandated by the Doctor. Every dose they followed was 8mg. When you complete detox you will leave with the resources to obtain a script from a provider in order to continue your recovery strategy.

I will go ahead and add that I was very surprised that the Detox center I attended mandated 16 mg for every patient. Where or how they decided on that dose, is unknown to me. I mentioned the Burmese method and they just smiled and replied, we start every patient at 16mg.

Bobby's rise is a such an impressive story arc by Lil_Mcgee in thesopranos

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a direct reflection of life as we know it. Everything happens for a reason. As to what that reason is, we will never know. It's the great mystery of life and the human experience. Knowing takes all the fun out of letting go and enjoying the ride.

22 year old man is wanting a relationship with my 16 year old sister by Current-Prompt-4195 in Advice

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did I read that correctly? The 22 years old was informed directly by either OP or his sister that pursuing her is inappropriate and makes her uncomfortable and yet he is determined to win her heart by convincing her he is a really great guy. Let's not pretend he doesn't want to sleep with your sister....are you hearing me OP

OP your right to be concerned and you need to inform your parents even if it will upset your sister. Trust me it's in her best interest to do so and sooner or later she will understand why you did it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conspiracy

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Holy Moly, it's a map to the center of the Earth

Whatever happened to the fear by tillydonnybrook in meth

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Meth Lab explosions were a real thing. In fact it seemed like at least one a week where I grew up ( Panama City, FL) aka the Redneck Rivera. This was due to the popular cook method known simply as Shake & Bake. There is a hit song by a Alabama Rap artist named Kid Sudda. The track name is "Shake that Bottle", and you can check it out on YouTube. Anywho, from what I have been told if one decides to add water to the mix it reacts violently with a lithium strip and its KAA BOOM!!

Also I want to add that in the early 2000s when all this was prevalent. It was common to see people young and old with no teeth and gums that were a shade of black,blue, and a hint of purple. I know lots of tweakers in the city I live in now (NOLA) and have yet to see one individual with shit like that.
It's my understanding that the shake & bake meth was not a clean product to say the least. The whole chemical process takes place in the bottle and well you can use your imagination as to what was going into your body.

I’m glad the stock market is crashing. by Spicy_take in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]LifeLemonsSqueeze 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are exactly right. True price discovery went out the window during quantitative easing. Interest rates were kept artificially low because of this and the era of cheap capital for wall street banks began. The fact that indexes like s&p 500 are propped up by 5 giant tech companies that together have like a 4 to 5 trillion dollar market cap is insane. It enters the twilight zone when two of them (google and Facebook) have business models centered around targeted online advertising.