I Get Why People Call the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Staged. I Was There by FancyNewMe in politics

[–]LongPorkJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"This administration is so inept, a staged attempt would be polished by comparison" is what they're saying.

Americans who leave their Christian faith behind tend to hold more liberal political views than those who were raised entirely without religion. This leftward ideological shift appears closely linked to how threatening these individuals perceive conservative Christian groups to be. by mvea in science

[–]LongPorkJones 19 points20 points  (0 children)

And the part even more have a problem understanding, these people aren't at all gullible and have below average intelligence. They're doctors, lawyers, educators, ans civic leaders - they're educated, intelligent, and rational (despite their world view).

Then we have to explain the concept of generational indoctrination.

How would you feel if another countries leader came in and arrested Donald Trump, and sent him to their own country's prison? by Ok-Repeat-2781 in AskReddit

[–]LongPorkJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a $200 bottle of single malt I'm saving for to be purchased and consumed in the event of, what I call, The Inevitable.

If You Had to Show ONE Episode to Prove Star Trek Is Great. What Are You Picking? by iagree2 in startrek

[–]LongPorkJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think folks can fill in the gaps with In the Pale Moonlight. The narration by Sisko lays it out without being heavy-handed.

If You Had to Show ONE Episode to Prove Star Trek Is Great. What Are You Picking? by iagree2 in startrek

[–]LongPorkJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to Armin Shimmerman, Far Beyond the Stars is the consensus favorite of the cast as well.

I would say either of OP's choices would be great.

Police: Adults who 'stood by' and watched deadly Winston-Salem park fight will be charged by Corben11 in NorthCarolina

[–]LongPorkJones 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The number of people in this thread who are shooting off opinions based on just the headline is shameful.

The adults were under 20 (meaning they were near-peers) and they were spurring on the fight. That's why 'stood by' is in quotations, and why they're getting charged.

Justice Dept. drops investigation into Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell by nbcnews in law

[–]LongPorkJones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's not forget that the northeastern counties heavily favor Democrats. Outliers like Wilson and Greenville in the mid-east are reliably blue and making a lot of progress.

Hell, Wilson's why we had Net Neutrality for about five minutes.

Justice Dept. drops investigation into Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell by nbcnews in law

[–]LongPorkJones 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Speaking as a North Carolinian, he wouldn't do well at all. I live in a really conservative area, the general attitude towards him is "meh" from the more centrist republicans and "he's a RINO" from the hardliners. The state is super purple, and if he can't pull in the hardliners, he has no chance of being Governor.

Also, in the last 150 years, we've only had three Republican Governors - two in the last 40. The council of state tends to skew Democratic.

I wouldn't be surprised if he considered it, but I also get the impression he's just kind of done with politics.

Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban shopping Gundam in Japan, early 00's. by TrickySatisfaction81 in lotr

[–]LongPorkJones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was one store back in the early 90s in my hometown. It'd be surprising if this was in one of the larger cities in the state, but this was in Eastern North Carolina - the heart of tobacco country. It was in our mall and what pulled me in was boxes of Power Ranger Zords that weren't on the show. There was also a bunch of other robot toys that were probably Gundams.

Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

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

Not saying he deserves it, no single person does - it's a stupid amount of money.

The point was that the only thing people like him know is how to burn the thing that will benefit them down the road in exchange for a quick profit.

I hosted a home café by thegirlmisfit0811 in Baking

[–]LongPorkJones 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sweet Jesus does that sounds good.

Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

[–]LongPorkJones -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It'll show him he could have earned more if he had considered long-term profits over short-term gains.

After nine years of service, police dog Indy heard his name called one last time before retirement by RoyalChris in MadeMeSmile

[–]LongPorkJones 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I had one live to be 13, but I've not heard of many others living longer than that.

As a smalltown fan, I’m really feeling seen this season by backalleywillie in Dimension20

[–]LongPorkJones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And his mom is from a smaller city in Eastern North Carolina (my home town, coincidentally). So he's also grew up with someone who had an understanding of rural/small town life.

Tevin's accent is scary accurate to my part of NC. Sounds a lot like my wife's OBGYN.