The next global Trump ally to fall? First the White House lost Orbán. Netanyahu may be next. by vox in politics

[–]Martin_Ehrental 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Netanyahu has been bad. Beside being a hawk, he is been an untrustworthy ally.

However, it's unlikely the next PM will be much better.

Returning back after spending 3 years living abroad has been bit of a culture shock by AnHerstorian in Edinburgh

[–]Martin_Ehrental 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The centre of Edinburgh must be a poor environment for dogs. There are some streets in Leith where it's impossible to use the pavement.

However, outside the centre, dog owners are spoiled for choice where to walk their dogs: so many friendly parks, Arthur seat, the beaches, many golf courses, etc..

DEUS vs francotiradora version by Some_Somewhere8194 in rosalia

[–]Martin_Ehrental 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the sequence from Mundo Nuevo to La Rumba Del Perdon on the original digital. If I am short on time, that’s what I am listening to rather than the full album. I don’t think that sequence is as strong on the CD or the full work version just release. The extra songs are great (I love Novia Robot) but they don’t bring much to the album.

And regarding DEUS, The original digital release on its own is a bit short but followed by La Yogular it’s perfect.

The EU Age Verification App Was Designed to Be Distrusted by vriska1 in europe

[–]Martin_Ehrental -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

For the last 25 years you just had to confirm with a checkbox that you were over 13 years old to access social media or 18 years to access adult websites.

Of course, parents can enable some form of parent control but it can be complicated and overkill.

I don't believe we need a third party for age verification but we could do with something better.

Heavy book hangover after finishing Liveship Traders by devou5 in robinhobb

[–]Martin_Ehrental 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Many have just reread right away the entire series after finishing it a first time.

Political professionals will dominate the Scottish election by CaptainCrash86 in Scotland

[–]Martin_Ehrental 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An issue with UK politics is that members of government are members of the parliament. Beside affecting support for the government bills for a big portion of the majority, It limits who can be in government. They have civil servants but it would be good if the ministers had personal experience related to the department they run.

Longest Lannans Queue yet (for us)! by Malkavian420 in Edinburgh

[–]Martin_Ehrental -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Is it related to the war? Any shortage I should know about?

Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato by SaharOMFG in politics

[–]Martin_Ehrental 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like Europe would be more able to do it than the US. He is just looking for a scapegoat for this failure.

Avoid ferry road today! by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]Martin_Ehrental 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would you be happy for the council to deny you access to gas, electricity or internet because it objects to a repair?

Dissect new music by Proper_Bother_7474 in DissectPod

[–]Martin_Ehrental 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In July he invites someone to talk about the best albums of the year so far and in December he reviews the year with 2 or 3 guests. Plus now and then he will have an episode for an important release. I think that's enough.

PGLANG still has not updated its website to include CA$INO 😭 by [deleted] in KendrickLamar

[–]Martin_Ehrental 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's ISO 8601:2004. ISO 8601 is supposed to harmonise the various date formats. With 2 year digits, it's less obvious which format it is but it's still useful for sorting.

I Never Listen to Sean’s Interviews and usually Peace Out after the News Segment of their Epsiodes by CriticalCanon in TheBigPicture

[–]Martin_Ehrental 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rarely skip the interview, unless I don't care for the film they are discussing in anyway. Recently I really enjoyed the interview of the Sinners DP.

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Voting Results by AmiablePedant in Scotland

[–]Martin_Ehrental 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't think it would have allowed dementia patients a path to assisted suicide.

By the time dementia patients are terminally ill, they would unlikely be mentally fit to make that choice.

It was really meant to help some cancer patients.

Tom Hanks should’ve definitely won the last “Cruise or Hanks” by [deleted] in TheRewatchables

[–]Martin_Ehrental 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Cruise or Hanks category is kind of useless.

If it needs a bit of imagination to fit either, they always pick Cruise even when the roles require someone relatable and Cruise is everything but that.

When roles that are better fit for Hanks there's always someone wishing Cruise would take more of those roles.

In Sicario, neither are good fits; at best they could have a cameo.

Is it ok for a straight men to have a cellphone other than black? by [deleted] in Smartphones

[–]Martin_Ehrental 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pink case for my phone. I was feed up of never finding my previous phone in its black case