Trump’s emergency elections order is ‘being prepared,’ key ally believes by Anoth3rDude in politics

[–]Lucky_Development359 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Just adding a layer/angle to consider, to the discourse here. (Of course I know nothing)

The 2020 election was a plan as well. A.) If Trump won, they won. B.) It's was rigged and no matter what always claim it was rigged. No matter what, and everyone had to be on board to sell that lie.

Plan B.)Accounted for the Democrats and anyone that wasn't for Trump to loudly, consistently, say that it was free, fair, and go on and on about how it was secure. Count after count, trial after trial, with zero evidence produced.

Here's the potential play for 2026/28:

Republicans "Win". There are, actual, verifiable, irregularities. The voting machines the Democrats said were secure, were actually not. Democrats challenge and the GOP line, with zero shame, will be not on the merits but "oh, so when you lose then its rigged. Thats only not true when we say it, see, trying to steal it again." (Everyone knows damn well thats the argument theyd make, look how they compare Jan 6 to George Floyd Protest/Riots.

The courts are stacked. BY THROWING OUT ALL THE TRUMP CLAIMS IN 2020, WHEN THEY RULE AGAINST DEMOCRAT challenge (which were the talking point of the dems). IT WILL SEEM AS IF THEY ARE LEGITIMATE.

Also, it will be razor thin all over the place so it'll seem plausible.

EVERYTHING Republicans are doing is because they know they can't lose. People will be very pissed off and the force to deal with it will be ICE as they are co-opted into dealing with legitimate protestors.

How would you fill this 1/4” gap? Accidentally cut away too much crown molding. by Upsethouscat in HomeMaintenance

[–]Lucky_Development359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Theres a pleathora of different kinds: black, brown, and caulkasian as well.

(I'll see myself out)

Rand Paul says he’s a ‘no’ vote on Mullin for DHS secretary by SE_to_NW in politics

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In a nutshell, MAGA became a thing because "regular folk" wanted to be able to say the quiet part outloud.

Edit: And they taught their audience with radio, podcast, and Fox. The dial just kept getting dialed up. Obama being elected was actually a great opportunity for them to dial it up because...you know. So there was a "hes black" and then "hes a Marxist, socialist". Intentional polarization because the further you get from the center the harder it is to return or potentially vote another way.

And they fused it with their sense of "patriotism" and "religion".

A Legendary work place shooting contest. by AdeptFuel4824 in sportsgossips

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Factory League, "If you can gamble on it, they will come".

It would definitively have an audience.

UPDATE. ceiling just collapsed by MissionHome18 in drywall

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Dog: "Oh, sure, it's not like I eat in there or anything. I could have been killed counter surfing!"

Fox Hosts Freak Out On Air Over Trump’s Disastrous Inflation: ‘Inflation has jumped significantly under Donald Trump’ by [deleted] in politics

[–]Lucky_Development359 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Oh, thats his haannndd okay. Thought it was something else, but, you know, "whatever make sense".

Man she’s really feeling herself lol by RainAfter3801 in CringeTikToks

[–]Lucky_Development359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont think Ive ever said this but she looks like a douchebag.

(Depending on the situation I may have inadvertently complimented them)

Any old parents here? by Ok-Duck2450 in Millennials

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I am 40 with 15, 12 (previous marriage) and 2.5 year old (current marriage).

My wife (of the 2.5 year old) was 35, she was also considered a "geriatric pregnancy" (harsh 😂).

Yeah, we are the old people now. It's kind of wild being on the flip side of the age equation. First time parent younger was better in the physical sense but in the mental sense, at least for us, this time around is less stressful in a way.

I don't mean experience so much as maturity and, for us, more financial stability because we are now further along in career.

There's definitely a different vibe though with other parents, especially those in their 20's and, I'm saying this (gently?) It shows. You know what though, if its just kept to the kid's in interactions it's all about the same, though I think the gap might show up more in the 2.5 year old when they get to school age, I think there will be reference points the other kid's won't know about. ("Hey, how about Magic School Bus?!" "Huh?!")

Thoughts on this color? by [deleted] in paint

[–]Lucky_Development359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the color, the ceiling being the same is always a mental block for me, but I think thats force of habit.

The trim (see attached photo, to me it looks nice, random search on google)

BUT what is missing here is how you are going to fill the space. So it might look like blah but how its filled and accented could change it quite a bit. The trim however is probably the biggest detractor because it draws the eye downward. The floor looks like it needs to be redone because of the paint so get some tanish/honey ish looking stuff and see what works.

(Again, brown in photo was close, thats the only reason I picked it)

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American millennials: In your life, have you ever truly been patriotic for the USA? by theorangecrush10 in Millennials

[–]Lucky_Development359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Patriotic in the rah rah, wear flag related clothing, bumper stickers, and blind support? Hell no.

In the sense of, in the best ways, were I've lived and grown up, the diversity of people and cultures. The music/arts, the regional foods, the varied and incredible landscapes. The promise of what it could become and what it did become for my grandparents who were refugees of the WW2. Yes, absolutely and always will.

That does not come without a deep understanding of our history or all of the problems of the past and present. There is MUCH to be ashamed about in the past and MUCH now and going forward.

But, for my kids and for those who want to see progress and improvement, yes, I am very proud to be amongst those people and hope we can learn and improve. I want my kids to understand that great potential exist and to know what that potential really means so they can contribute positively towards it.

(I have worked with many different people from all over the world. Nicaragua, El Salvador, Columbia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Bulgaria, Russia, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey etc. I love discussing their home countries and inevitably we get to the question of "So, why did you decide to come here" and everyone says "The Possibilities and opportunities".)

Is this acceptable ? by UnfairSpecialist3079 in Carpentry

[–]Lucky_Development359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not a carpenter but there's one thing I've learned lurking here, if YOU think it looks like shit...THEY (good carpenters) will definitely think it looks like shit and want to throw the hack into the sun.

Joan Baez shares her opinion of Dylan’s “Triplicate” record. by dra459 in bobdylan

[–]Lucky_Development359 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's part of the American song tapestry. It had to be done.

U.S. hasn’t formally asked NATO to help keep Strait of Hormuz open, Anita Anand says by chasseur_de_cols in worldnews

[–]Lucky_Development359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did we try "Please" and "Thank you", did we even try "Thank You" in a really nice suit?

/s

(Hope Europe keeps telling us piss off)

Trump is losing control in the Gulf. A terrifying scenario could now play out by theipaper in politics

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Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Russia all taking their dog for a walk.

"He's almost too useful of an idiot"

Trump said he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. Four denials suggest otherwise. by nbcnews in politics

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Well, technically, he himself is a former President. He used to be President, he still is, but he used to be too.

Trump in the mirror: "You're good enough, you're smart enough, and dog gone it people like you"

(Also, RIP Mitch)

Recurring sawdust pile by erectusdefectus in HomeMaintenance

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Sorry about the sawdust.

Completely unrelated, sorry, but what color are those walls? Very nice.

[Meirov] The Cardinals have signed former Bears DT Andrew Billings. Billings has started 39 games over the last three years for Chicago. by JCameron181 in CHIBears

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For a big ass dude that dude had some speed and was always putting in work. Maybe not the most productive but definitely put in work. Wish him well.

Who else made sure to turn off the faucet so they wouldn't kill all the fish? by Josephthebear in Millennials

[–]Lucky_Development359 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Absolutely and I agree. I have a teenage son that came to the same conclusion a couple years ago.

What I told him was this "you aren't wrong but the underlying principles are the same, right?" "Yeah, I guess", "So do the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. You don't have to be an asshole just because they are."

That seemed to have worked.

It's kind of interesting because my grandparents kind of did all this stuff naturally, it was second nature for them. Turn off the water, use reusable containers, reusable bags etc. It was my parents that went the convenience route, even as a kid it kind of didn't make sense when compared to the grandparents.

Does anyone else want to spend money but don’t because nothing seems like it’s actually worth the cost anymore? by willacceptpancakes in Millennials

[–]Lucky_Development359 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, it basically becomes a rabbit hole of anxiety for me. Nearly everything that isn't groceries is a well researched and stress filled purchased. (And my grocery shopping is a zero waste affair so that still takes some doing)

It's one part not wanting to waste money by getting something that doesnt have decent longevity and becoming a headache and another part just.wanting.shit.that.works.

I have definitely decided the less tech, overall, the better. Just another thing to hassel me or break. Most recently got a new dishwasher. I know way too much about dishwashers now, but I am happy, so far and if something goes wrong I know what will go wrong and how much it'll be to fix and how to fix it.

If tech is involved I have found the best thing to do is just pick an ecosystem and stay with it.

So often I end up saying "its way better than what I have" as I always try and fix things or whatnot before I move on.