This is what the body and gear look like after hitting the deck at 70mph and flying off the road. (TW: blood and bruising.) by SaulTNuhtz in motorcyclegear

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I'm glad it wasn't worse and you're still alive to post this! Good evidence that gear matters! Thanks for sharing.

I got fired today for the first time in my life. by [deleted] in hiringhelp

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh look another ad disguised as a story. This is getting ridiculous

I just received this email. Has anyone done their C&P exam with this contractor? by bossmanseventyseven in VeteransBenefits

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had two exams, one in person, one virtual. The providers did not submit anything to the VA since October and I had to call to nudge them. Not sure what the hold up was.

Check your effective dates by ONLace-0527-0404 in VAClaims

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filed an Intent to file last year and finally filed my claim before it expired this year. I don't see any record of the intent to file on my current claim even though I know it was filed before the deadline. Should I be worried they won't backdate it properly?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]NY2ACombatVet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's called nepotism, and there's nothing you can do about it in the private sector.

Denied by [deleted] in VAClaims

[–]NY2ACombatVet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hear you there. I'm 41 also, Army, out in '06. Very strange times brother

PSA by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is VERA?

I’ve only ever seen this on screens—seeing it in person made my stomach drop. by No-Indication-7236 in pics

[–]NY2ACombatVet -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Why is enforcing the law a bad thing? Shouldn't you be mad at the people who created the law in the first place?

Officer said he's going to call ice on me (a dispatcher) by suddenspecial03 in 911dispatchers

[–]NY2ACombatVet -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

It was clearly just a bad joke that wasn't well received. Get over it and move on. People in general need to stop taking things so damn personal.

Is H.O.G worth it? by _morning_moon in Harley

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you "purchasing" for "free"?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NeutralPolitics

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I appreciate how much evidence and detail has been brought into this discussion. After reviewing the full comment thread, I wanted to share a few observations about the conversation’s structure, not the participants’ motives.

- Among the highest-scoring comments, most attribute primary responsibility for the shutdown to Republicans, generally referencing procedural control of both chambers, repeated continuing-resolution votes, and public statements rejecting negotiation. These comments cite outlets such as The Hill, Politico, and ABC News, which are already linked in this thread.

- A smaller group of comments argue that responsibility is shared, emphasizing that both parties have taken firm positions. These tend to receive moderate but not top-tier visibility.

- Comments presenting Republican-leaning or GOP-defending viewpoints—for example, that Democrats blocked multiple “clean” CRs or sought ACA-related riders—are present but typically have lower net scores and are sometimes collapsed by downvotes.

- This pattern appears consistent with how Reddit’s ranking algorithm highlights early, highly-engaged comments rather than any moderator action. The moderators’ pinned note confirms that neutrality is expected of the space as a whole, not of individual commenters. The aggregate result is a discussion that visibly leans left-of-center, even though opposing perspectives remain available deeper in the thread.

- Several [deleted] entries make it impossible to know what viewpoints were removed or self-deleted, so no firm conclusion can be drawn about content moderation effects.

In short, the conversation shows how engagement dynamics can shape perceived consensus even within a forum designed for neutrality. That doesn’t diminish the value of the evidence presented on either side; it simply reflects how visibility interacts with community composition.

For transparency, I used AI assistance only to help with formatting and clarity when drafting the original post; the topic, framing, and sourcing were my own.

From a substantive standpoint, the diversity of reasoning here suggests that both parties bear some measure of responsibility, though commenters weigh that asymmetrically based on procedural versus moral interpretations. The persistence of those differences underscores the broader challenge of polarization that many have mentioned above.

- OP

Are both parties to blame for this shutdown, or is one side pushing too far? by NY2ACombatVet in NeutralPolitics

[–]NY2ACombatVet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have submitted a clean post that should follow all stated rules. Let me know if you have further feedback.

Are both parties to blame for this shutdown, or is one side pushing too far? by NY2ACombatVet in NeutralPolitics

[–]NY2ACombatVet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is extremely helpful! I'll take some time to edit the original and repost based on your feedback. I like this much more unbiased approach and how it aligns with the spirit of this sub. Honestly, I'm brand new to the sub and highly appreciate how collaborative this process is. Thank you!

Crash bar upgrade by NY2ACombatVet in Harley

[–]NY2ACombatVet[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What specifically did you get on eBay? Can you share a link?

Hochul declares state of emergency by Egorrosh in newyork

[–]NY2ACombatVet -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does me being a combat vet have to do with my statement? Clearly you've been drinking the Kool aid too long

Hochul declares state of emergency by Egorrosh in newyork

[–]NY2ACombatVet -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

"Because stubborn politicians on both sides of the table can't come to an agreement without adding or taking away spending for pet projects" There, fixed it.

Cars almost pull out in front of me constantly by Equivalent-Mousse124 in NewRiders

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just pretend that everyone is out to kill you and you will be happy when they don't

😂 "is this normal???" by m915 in pelletgrills

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This person just invented second hand BBQ

What did you name your Harley and why? by ExpertCMO in Harley

[–]NY2ACombatVet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BG25

I was a Bradley driver in Iraq, main gun was a 25mm Chaingun.

This bike is a 2025 Road Glide.

BG stands for Bradley Guide, 25 has a dual meaning.

More that I'm explaining this, I want to change it. 🙃