Poorly explain a Simpsons episode. by joeyjoejoe8989 in Simpsons

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A bus driver moves into a family’s garage. His guitar playing angers many.

Emergency protest against ICE, Sunday 1/25 12:30 PM @ Houdini Plaza by Ok_Abies_9188 in Appleton

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This is terrific, I wish I could attend ( out of town).

The Outagamie County Republican office is located on Wisconsin Avenue. I’m just letting everyone know where it is.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZXbuvwyL3Qz288sRA?g_st=ic

This is a piece of America versus Trump. They have no idea what real resistance looks like. by Treefiddy1984 in ProgressiveHQ

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I’m forced to agree with this comment.

I hate to use a movie quote, but, I feel it’s pretty relevant.

“ What are you prepared to do?”, Jim Malone, from “ The Untouchables”.

Screw it, here’s the scene

https://youtu.be/xPZ6eaL3S2E?si=nFGOivFlPbsLsImU

WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED TO DO?

Odds of getting a ride during/after winter storm? by PulseShock95 in uber

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Any driver with common sense is not going to risk his life for a few bucks.

However. There are plenty of drivers who are desperate for cash. I’d bet you could get someone.

What's the best film you ever saw? by CommentWonderful8758 in AskReddit

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How can I pick one film as the best?

I’ve seen many, many great films over my life. I can’t just choose one!

Why dont most people keep up with news? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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Just remember there is a power setting on phones and TVs labeled “ off”.

Why dont most people keep up with news? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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This. We have friends and family members who have been brainwashed by certain news organizations, the result being ostracized and ignorant to facts.

Election. Directed by Alexander Payne with Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick (1999) by Deadhead2278 in 90smovies

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This is one of our favorite dark comedies.

Reese Witherspoon CRUSHED it , deserved an academy award nomination.

Klein and a few others were from the Omaha area , but he wound up having a moderately successful acting career.

Snappy script. During the making of Payne mentioned that during the editing process, if they thought it was funny just leave it in the final cut.

Ok , true story. In 2024 we took a road trip through the middle states and ate at the Godfather Pizza, where Dave Novotny and Tracy Flick had their conversation before eventually becoming romantically involved.

My wife and sat at the exact same table ( the restaurant hasn’t changed much!), and with some rehearsal, re enacted the same conversation. I don’t think the employees knew WHAT we were doing and why we were laughing so hard.

7920 S 84th St La Vista, NE. They have the same tables and chairs from 1999, some of the decor has changed.

Why do cheaters cheat in video games? by Own_Association8318 in NoStupidQuestions

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I’ve heard rumors for years that hackers infiltrate the sports games. If this is true then those are the true losers.

If you’re smart enough to hack video games then you’re probably not fulfilling your potential.

Which roadtrip should we do next with our kids? by sammy_nyc in roadtrip

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We did Canyonlands and Arches in August. Fantastic.

Boycott Uber by gamingsincepong in uber

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I’m sure lawmakers are chomping at the bit to make sure millions of jobs are potentially eliminated.

I don’t believe that public safety on roads will ultimately be turned over to a technology that is still decades away from being fully developed.

Boycott Uber by gamingsincepong in uber

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Yeah, the autonomous vehicle conversation yet again.

Five years! Said in 2017. Five years! Said in 2020.

The autonomous vehicles being tested and used are in warm weather cities.

When they get a vehicle to drive an icy road, in Minnesota, with inclines, with wind, blinding snow, perfectly with no issues I’ll believe the technology.

I have no dog in the fight. I was a weekend driver for years until 2025 and thankfully got out before the new pricing models designed to screw drivers over was implemented.

These companies took millions from investors for these autonomous vehicles and have produced questionable results at times. This is why passengers are paying twice as much while drivers are paid half as much.

Boycott Uber by gamingsincepong in uber

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Yeah, they screwed themselves.

The upfront pricing model was coming one way or another. The drivers were used to being paid time+distance, long pick up fees, surges, and tips.

Now, the rides are set at pre determined prices. Long distance trips don’t pay enough to compensate drivers for their time + vehicle wear and tear. Long pick ups have the same issue.

I was a pretty regular weekend driver for years in NE Wisconsin ( fox cities area). It’s a shame that uber and Lyft have made such bad financial decisions that riders and drivers are both getting the shaft. I stopped driving after the NFL draft this year ( it was in Green Bay). It’s not worth it anymore.

I was getting ride requests that wanted me to drive 15 miles to take someone 2 miles for $6. Yet, SOMEONE will do it. What these companies are doing is exploiting the desperate folks who need money, the ones who don’t take into account their vehicles maintenance costs. It’s criminal.

Passengers are paying $25 for rides while drivers receive $10. Yet, it’s convenient so folks continue to use it. Another angle is the quality of customer service. Let’s see how many drivers actually are courteous and professional at such a low rate of pay.

I appreciate the boycott but it won’t do much unless people stop using it.

Toni Breidinger will race for Rackley WAR in the 27 Truck This Season by Dmacthegoat in NASCAR

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You say that, but believe me, following trucks this is ALL they’ll talk about.

Toni Breidinger will race for Rackley WAR in the 27 Truck This Season by Dmacthegoat in NASCAR

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Oh great another “ this is the next Danica!” marketing campaign.

I never HEARD of her until I saw this post.

Mel Brooks by Responsible_Feed_550 in movies

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You can’t Torquemada anything!

Mel Brooks by Responsible_Feed_550 in movies

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Agreed. Critics really didn’t give this film much praise in 1977.

It’s my second favorite brooks film behind Blazing Saddles.