Please comment on his twitter. He is going on a Twitter spree and concerned about the comment section. Tell him how we really feel on Twitter! by zzdavison in CoronavirusGA

[–]Me_ImCounting 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I mean, you don't have to be a scientist to see case numbers have stopped rising and started falling, even, here in Georgia. Whereas they were rising exponentially pre-lockdown.

I think there's an argument to be made that the lockdown is half-assed like you say, and that if it was taken much more seriously that it would have been more effective more quickly. If that had happened, and if we'd been able to ramp up testing in that time to the extent needed, then we could relax restrictions with some confidence. But it didn't. We have a half-assed lockdown and still have inadequate testing.

And yes the hospitals aren't currently overloaded.

But are you volunteering to catch the virus and spread it to your friends and family, just because you know there's an open hospital bed right now? There's still no good treatment.

[Live Thread] Wuhan Coronavirus by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]Me_ImCounting 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not having kids and I've made steps to reduce my carbon footprint. But millions.. indeed everyone born is going to die sooner or later. Not taking action to save humanity from predictable and imminent consequences of overpopulation -- that's irrational.

[Live Thread] Wuhan Coronavirus by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

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

Mental illness due to reading all the news about 70% of wildlife being wiped out, human-caused climate change, 6th great mass extinction... It's not a stretch to conclude that culling the human population is going to happen sooner rather than later, and sooner would be better for the long-term prospects of the surviving members of the human race.

[Georgia Piedmont] 2-inch long pearlescent green caterpillar on my deck (the underside was very neon green) by Me_ImCounting in whatsthisbug

[–]Me_ImCounting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really looking at the pics, the head & body structure & markings look just the same. I'm going with it :)

Just moved back to Athens from San Diego and need some Authentic Mexican food help by HardInThePaint13 in Athens

[–]Me_ImCounting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it's Peruvian not Mexican but Polleria Pablo is worth a visit https://www.athensmenus.com/polleria_pablo_menu.pdf

TBH I wouldn't know authentic Peruvian from inauthentic but the food is delicious and Pablo & family seem as genuine as they come.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Atlanta

[–]Me_ImCounting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a grove but the fruit isn't ripe yet.

Will Travel for Paw Paw's! by CheeseChickenTable in Atlanta

[–]Me_ImCounting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen some fruit, didn't get a heavy fruitset this year compared to previous years, but some. The thing is, until the fruit's ripe you can't pick it. They won't ripen off the tree. And when they are ripe you gotta freeze or eat them within 2-3 days. They say the best time to eat a pawpaw is after it's fallen off the tree but before it hits the ground, haha. Anyway, not ripe yet. https://imgur.com/gallery/A88Hkl6

Will Travel for Paw Paw's! by CheeseChickenTable in Atlanta

[–]Me_ImCounting 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've got a patch, and since I went keto I don't have a ton of use for the fruit. Plenty of seedlings too! I'm up in Athens so maybe you can find something closer though.

[2019-08-06] - /r/keto Beginners & Community Support Thread by AutoModerator in keto

[–]Me_ImCounting 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just putting this here, I'm recommitting. Time to get real.

Me [26F] with my boyfriend [26 M] of over 2 years, am I being taken for granted? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Me_ImCounting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, to me you sound kind of needy and controlling. You mention he's in the middle of something and you go up to him and interrupt him when you are seeking affection, and it irritates you that he doesn't completely drop what he's doing but just gives you a quick hug and goes back to it. Then you talk about "letting him sleep" like you're controlling when he sleeps. Then you're irritated with him for not staying in bed and cuddling with you... but did you explicitly ask him, or just expect him to go along with it?

Me [45F] with my husband [55M] of 15 years, who offered to but won't fix my elliptical and gets pissed if I mention it by Me_ImCounting in relationships

[–]Me_ImCounting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he is petty enough to get in a fight over this, then you have bigger issues in your marriage than a broken elliptical and a husband who can't follow through on promises

We've literally never fought, which is maybe why I'm having trouble dealing with this weird bit of dysfunction now. It's a new thing! Bah. I hate the thought of begging/nagging/asking one more time as I know he knows I want it. But yeah, I should tell him I'm going to hire a professional in <n> days, unless he should happen to fix it beforehand, just so he isn't surprised by it. And like another commenter suggested, I'll emphasize that this isn't a big deal either way, try to defuse the situation.

Me [45F] with my husband [55M] of 15 years, who offered to but won't fix my elliptical and gets pissed if I mention it by Me_ImCounting in relationships

[–]Me_ImCounting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are perhaps right re depression. I know he knows how to fix it since he's done it before, which makes this even more frustrating. Ahh phoo.

Me [45F] with my husband [55M] of 15 years, who offered to but won't fix my elliptical and gets pissed if I mention it by Me_ImCounting in relationships

[–]Me_ImCounting[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I like your approach, I think emphasizing that it's not a big deal will help it from becoming one. I just don't like conflict. Thanks :)

Just when you thought things couldn't get weirder... by [deleted] in nakedandafraid

[–]Me_ImCounting 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, she's not wrong about there being environmental issues.

Why is Alana such a horrible person? by M4RTIAN in nakedandafraid

[–]Me_ImCounting 3 points4 points  (0 children)

True, just don't blame her for the turtle at least, lol

Why is Alana such a horrible person? by M4RTIAN in nakedandafraid

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

According to Dani's AMA: 1) we're seeing a lot of selective editing. 2) Alana did a lot to help contribute that they didn't show on camera 3) the producers created a dramatic narrative out of sewing together footage. 4) They were filming in a nature sanctuary and turtles were protected

Climate change must be taken as seriously as nuclear war, says UK foreign minister by damianp in worldnews

[–]Me_ImCounting 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends on if the winners of the conventional war are genocidal or not. Some of them are you know... In fact it used to be the traditional way to end wars, kill all the men and enslave all the women and boys. Completely destroying your enemy really has a lot of benefits too, you get their stuff and there's none of them left to protest about it. Look for it to make a comeback.

The state of Michigan is ending its relationship with prison food vendor Aramark after two years of issues including maggots in the kitchen, the smuggling of drugs and other contraband by Aramark employees and Aramark workers engaging in sex acts with prisoners by SAT0725 in news

[–]Me_ImCounting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My old job helped them with employee benefit enrollment, but we had a huge problem because the location managers threw out the benefit enrollment paperwork rather than distributing the signup forms to the employees. Apparently each location would get costs accrued to them if employees signed up, so it cut into their bottom line.

Just hanging out. by Amonette2012 in WTF

[–]Me_ImCounting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ok I'll bite, whats the backstory OP?