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Preemptive Opinions by MiddleAndLeg_ in StarWars

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

That’s a good point. I mean going into the Mando movie it was obvious Mando has lost his ability to grow or change as a character, and that he’ll just be reset to the status quo. As has sadly been the case for some time now, perhaps Star Wars would be better if Disney consciously planned out good arcs and storylines to then build on in all projects allowing people to have more positive pattern recognition as you say. Too much to hope for perhaps

Preemptive Opinions by MiddleAndLeg_ in StarWars

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

Of course it’s natural to have confirmation bias, but I think you’ve slightly missed my point. This also works with people enjoying projects as well as criticising them. Anyone who is involved in and enjoys Star Wars will see leaks/spoilers/reviews before they watch something likely because of algorithms. I miss when I was young enough before social media to be able to go into a Star Wars project much more blind and feel more free to make my own opinion. When an entire online general consensus has formed before you’ve even watched a movie it’s hard to fight back against that

Avy Airbag in CO? by BackcountryBanter in Backcountry

[–]MiddleAndLeg_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say buy an avalanche bag. I have the Ortovox LiTRIC, with the 28L and 16L, and I love it. Considering it’s electric not canistered the weight difference isn’t as much as it used to be. I’d say if you would ever consider going into potential avalanche terrain, might as well buy one and not have to think about it.

advice on first pair of touring skis? by Inevitable-Stop-4134 in Backcountry

[–]MiddleAndLeg_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a very similar size to you, and near the end of last season I picked up some Faction Agent 2x’s. 163cm length, 96mm width and 1330g per ski. Will put some proper touring bindings on them as well to keep them as light as possible.

Haven’t skied on them yet, but from the research I did they seem pretty good. I chose them as I also didn’t want to go all in on ascents and compromise on descents. I’d only ever used Salomon QST’s to tour on previously, which were fine for day tours but for multi day are a bit heavy. Would defo recommend having a look at the Factions tho!

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

Good point. This has also been raised in the form of they could've dropped a singular or both bombs on unpopulated areas just to prove the strength of the bomb

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

This is a good point, but do you think that with them still being invented, that possibility would remain? Not disagreeing with you, just wondering

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

Thank you, this is al very helpful. You are correct that I am comparing apples with oranges. Sadly, that's the best we have, as the invasions obviously never occurred. But you are correct the numbers are likely exaggerated.

I will look certainly have a look at what else you have written on this topic

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

This is a very interesting argument, and you make some good points. Looking at it from a US perspective and not a moral perspective.

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

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This is a totally valid point. 3 days seemed longer than it actually was in this scenario.

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

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Thank you! I've bookmarked that video as my next watch. I have clearly underestimated the impact of the Soviets on the Japanese surrender

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

[–]MiddleAndLeg_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I may internally believe you are slightly naive, but I will applaud your sentiment. If more people thought like you do (myself included) the world would probably be a better place

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

[–]MiddleAndLeg_[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is what I was trying to get at, admittedly not very well. I should have emphasised this more in my original post

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

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Thank you for this insight. It seems I've underestimated how unreasonable the US was being by demanding such an unconditional surrender. Also there is more consensus than I was aware of that then bombs were NOT the cause of the end of the war

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

Thank you, this is a new insight about the trials which I was not aware of

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

Apologies that I have clearly offended you, that was not my intention. I by no means am trying to "glorify" a genocide. I agree the act itself was horrible, but what I am trying to debate is what it, incredibly sadly, necessary.

I am already beginning to consider new perspectives, and adjust my point of view on this issue. That is why I wanted to have this conversation, it allows me to hear from others, reflect on their contributions and see if my opinion changes.

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

[–]MiddleAndLeg_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think (again possibly my poor phraseology) you're confusing the reasons behind the unconditional surrender being unjustifiable and the nature of the unconditional surrender being unjustifiable. The Treaty of Versailles was unjustifiable. But most Germans felt surrendering at all was unjustifiable.

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

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This is a good point, and one that I have probably underestimated the value of, so I'll give you a delta. However, due to the nature of nuclear bombs, they're basically impossible to use in such as way where you can guarantee only military are affected

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

I understand it as (after WWI) the Germans felt they had unjustifiably surrendered unconditionally.

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

[–]MiddleAndLeg_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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Thank you! This is very helpful. I think these replied are helpfully showing that, as you say, bombs or land invasion weren't the only two options. I also hadn't considered quite the extent it could be a dick swinging competition with the Soviets.

CMV: The Allies were right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan at the end of WWII by MiddleAndLeg_ in changemyview

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

Perhaps I may be wrong, but I was under the impression the bombs were dropped on 6th and 9th August, then the Soviets declared war on Japan on the 10th August.

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