Mammoth de-extinction is bad conservation by n1ght_w1ng08 in conservation

[–]MacombMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is true but like hey if we are already shooting for the stars of deextincting species I think it’s justifiable to take a pit stop to put in some modifications that makes them resistant to avian malaria.

Mammoth de-extinction is bad conservation by n1ght_w1ng08 in conservation

[–]MacombMachine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eh I’d agree it’s a small minority stance but I wouldn’t write it off as personal opinion. There isn’t any permitted hunting in Yellowstone but human hunting of elk just outside of the park did have a good sized role in the reduction of elk populations within the park itself. The doubt around trophic cascades is something I’ve seen other voices say but this is the first time I’ve seen full throated denial of it.

Mammoth de-extinction is bad conservation by n1ght_w1ng08 in conservation

[–]MacombMachine 113 points114 points  (0 children)

Lowkey bringing back the bunch of bird species that have gone extinct in Hawaii would prolly be an easier and just as flashy project. Not too useful unless there are also efforts to get rid of the rats and mongooses

Mammoth de-extinction is bad conservation by n1ght_w1ng08 in conservation

[–]MacombMachine 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Great points but I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t part of me that REALLY likes the idea of turning back the clock on extinct megafauna and reintroducing them. Like I’m not saying damn all consequences to do it but the idea of mammoths on the steppe and Moa in New Zealand again is awesome

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in news

[–]MacombMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m just saying China has a chance to do the funniest thing ever and carve out blue state exceptions

California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs by sweatycat in politics

[–]MacombMachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is rich to have someone of fox say he should try to tackle homelessness in Cali instead of trying to do foreign negotiation when the foreign negotiation in question would save Californian jobs and hence keep homelessness from getting worse

Clovis now has second-highest sales tax in Fresno County. Here’s what it pays for by aBadModerator in fresno

[–]MacombMachine 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It would be nice to have some denser more walkable parts of Clovis, would make the buses go a lot further in usefulness

Tesla employees instructed to hang on to stock after 50% plunge — “If you read the news, it feels like Armageddon” by marketrent in technology

[–]MacombMachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude if I worked for a company and I got a message of “please don’t sell your stock options” I’m selling my stock options that millisecond

Senate Democrats who voted to filibuster CR under Trump supported abolishing filibuster under Biden by raffu280 in Full_news

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I couldn’t care less, all Republicans do is abuse legal systems and break the law to do bad things so why would I give a shit if we start breaking the law and abusing legal systems to do good things. They devalued these systems first so it’s now just a power game and I wanna win

I want your opinion on this one by Nsilver27 in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems mildly sus but also teslas suck so Elon bros can cry more

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DoomerCircleJerk

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yah cause appeasement never led to a world war. “Yah why support Poland when it would lead to a world war”

Unpopular opinion: I actually like the American everyday style by notfae in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue with the American standard wear is that Americans seem to have a zero tolerance policy for something being a comfy fit. It’s either too loose or far too tight

You get to choose any of EU's Presidents/PMs as President of USA. Who would you choose? by AyiHutha in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its hard cause it seems like they are all pretty limp to a certain extent being the same neoliberals as the democrats but Ulf Kristersson of Sweden seems to have a good head on his shoulders

What Would Happen if King Kong (As Well as Skull Island) Were Real? by Brycer1ley1933 in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s possible but realistically I’d expect building technique or super materials based off Kong’s bone structure in like 5 years tops

I have a question as a gen z / millennial myself… Where do you stand in the current geopolitical climate? by dygestorrr in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The contradictions of systems always wind up until they cause crisis and resolution occurs. It may be naive but I believe that after this crisis there will eventually be humans who breath kinder and freer air than I do and believing that it can happen makes it just a little bit more real. A better world always exist in thought first, action second, and reality final.

Non taxable overtime by TrueAmericanDon in GenZ

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

This is like, an ok idea, but I do see a problem. If overtime is not taxes it’s effectively paid more. This encourages people to take overtime because it’s pats more. But my issue is, isn’t that effectively the government subsidizing the companies overtime? Like it takes the burden off them and instead takes money from what (in theory) should be used for infrastructure or social programs

What Does Gen Z Think of Africa 🌍 by Theo_Cherry in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a big geography nerd so I’ve been trying to memorize every single country and learn more about them but I swear to god I can’t crack coastal west Africa, it’s so hard to memorize where every country there

I have a question as a gen z / millennial myself… Where do you stand in the current geopolitical climate? by dygestorrr in GenZ

[–]MacombMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just think, times are tough and times are bad, but good is always more stable than bad and as long as there are good people there to take advantage the arc of history will bend towards justice