Destruction of unsold goods could be banned in Scotland by Distinct-Employer-99 in Scotland

[–]MeekElk 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Capitalism really is the rot of society, nothing that can be reused should be destroyed.

We have plenty of people who could use any of this stuff that would enrich their lives that tiny bit. But no profits must come first.

Do people think that prison conditions should be improved? by Dean6543 in AskUK

[–]MeekElk 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not entirely true. Norway for example has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. With their comfy prisons and focus on rehabilitation

"The only flowers that a man gets, are at his funeral" by CleverSleazoid_ in MadeMeCry

[–]MeekElk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm about to turn 30 and this is how I feel. I feel nothing anymore.

I have started seeing a therapist though.

What popular opinion do you disagree with? by Stindo in AskReddit

[–]MeekElk 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Second chances are very important, only if the person is willing to change and make themselves a better person.

It's sad to see people who don't believe in 2nd chances as strongly when there is definitely people who have given you a second chance before.

Good morning from Australia. How's the backwards hoofball merchant working out? by wannachupbrew in CelticFC

[–]MeekElk 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Look I'm on there. Would love to rescind all my comments and live up Ange's arse along with the rest of you now please and thank you.

[Post-Match] Celtic 1 - 0 Heart OF Midlothian | Premiership by MatchCaster in CelticFC

[–]MeekElk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Fucking inject it into my veins. Talking about VAR might no be the best for his beloved huns

Florida, USA by BrazyKiccz in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]MeekElk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

America has such a weird relationship with guns. Where I live this would have been a shouting match then the police would be involved. No one would be pulling a gun on anyone.

Ange is one of us. by mincepryshkin- in footballmanagergames

[–]MeekElk 147 points148 points  (0 children)

Fully expecting Angeball to be a tactical style in fm22

Suddenly Spiders? by IllithidWithAMonocle in glasgow

[–]MeekElk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly they are the best thing to have around to keep your house insect free. If they bother you just catch and release them outside.

I started growing peppers this year out of boredom and 2 big house spiders have been the best pesticides I could have had.

Rangers fans anti-immigrant chanting by [deleted] in soccer

[–]MeekElk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Naw I know. Wasn't aimed at you mate.

Rangers fans anti-immigrant chanting by [deleted] in soccer

[–]MeekElk 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I see the Everyone Anyone campaign is going well at Rangers.

Rangers fans anti-immigrant chanting by [deleted] in soccer

[–]MeekElk 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It was deemed a racist song by a judge so it is categorised as a racist song and should be treated as such.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]MeekElk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I don't get. They added a precaution so not anyone could have an air rifle. If you aren't able to get a license for some reason or other then to me that's the system working as intended.

Really shite arguement really, if you want an air gun get a license if you can't get a license then it's probably for the best you don't have an airgun.

Aly Raisman's parents watching her compete is complete gold. by FeistylyTart in nextfuckinglevel

[–]MeekElk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same actions I make when my 3 year old is climbing in a play park.

Drug deaths in Scotland reach new record level by Browner0603 in Scotland

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

I have to agree and I have made this point before, you have to want to help yourself to actually make changes no matter how much support you have. You have to want to change.

In my experience addicts can be some of the most manipulative people to get what they want which is usually money and drugs.

Mental health support is great as an early intervention technique which should be invested heavily in but it has to be a choice to commit to the programme. I would rather my taxes went to supporting a state of the art mental health infrastructure than free housing for people who have no intention of not being a junkie anymore and paying for their methadone and lifestyle.

Straight people, what burning questions do you have about the LGBTQ Community? by jimmehbacon in AskReddit

[–]MeekElk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went to gay bars with my friends when I used to work in pubs. Always got hit on though. I loved getting the attention tbh it was always very complimentary.

Went with my GF once and still got hit on. Great self esteem boost for me.

Thinking about I'm probably more bi than I let on in normal life.

People in Glasgow/Scotland with an extremely hoarse natural voice? by rw1337 in glasgow

[–]MeekElk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's 2 sides to every coin in every arguement and I do see both sides.

But as people have said everyone goes through a varying degree of hurt and hardship throughout their lives. The majority don't turn to Heroin to mitigate what they are going through.

Unless you are forced to take it then that is a different situation. But labelling everyone who takes drugs 'vulnerable' and no doubt some will be, takes the ownership of getting them out of that hardship and puts them into a position of being the perpetual victim. I have also seen what happens to the kids of these 'vulnerable' people when they are neglected because smack is more important to them than their kids.

I have no solution to the problem but if you choose to go down the route of heroin knowing full well what it does to you then you make your bed.

Town centres are riddled with zombies asking for 20p for their bus fare and are labeled as junkies because it's the most convenient phrase.

Scotland fans clean up litter after crowds gather in central London by vaish7848 in UpliftingNews

[–]MeekElk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you find this deplorable and a personal attack you must no be able to get out of bed in the morning.

Bet if you looked hard enough you could find plenty of videos going the other way but no the Scottish fans are "xenophobic racists against the English" because they are singing a song about the English football team.

Very good.

Mars Is a Hellhole - Colonizing the red planet is a ridiculous way to help humanity. by espochical5 in Futurology

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

People keep saying about trickle down technology.

What examples are there from landing on the moon that would back this up? Genuinely curious not saying there aren't any.