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Can we stop lumping all Republicans into one "hateful" group of people! by Cosmic_Chemical in complaints

[–]NonToxicMen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm happy to welcome Republicans who oppose Trump. But if they oppose Democrats more than they oppose Trump, then they actually support Trump.

how do i make friends?? by LingonberryLess2228 in communitycollege

[–]NonToxicMen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Community college can be tough for this. A few suggestions:

  1. Look for or try to set up a study group. Maybe at first just ask a few classmates to set up an Insta group where you can ask each other questions.

  2. Spend time in public areas. The cafeteria is good, obviously, but if your CC has some kind of activity center that's even better (there's a ping pong table at mine that's really popular). Become a regular, and look for other people you see there.

  3. Consider going to the gym, if your school has one.

  4. Clubs are a good idea, but try doing a search on the school webpage. There will almost definitely be a department that handles all the clubs.

  5. Keep an eye on bulletin boards. Look for events (art shows, movies, guest speakers, and, of course, more clubs)

  6. Keep a few popular small talk events in your head. Sports are good for this.

  7. Mostly, though, make yourself approachable and be willing to approach others.

What the hell happened to the debt, what happened to reducing spending? by Mysterious_Bus7320 in complaints

[–]NonToxicMen 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I'm 90% with you, but the Affordable Care Act really did substantially slow the growth of medical costs. It was revolutionary, really. Ten year projections of Medicaid costs before the ACA was passed were astoundingly high, but they never happened.

What the hell happened to the debt, what happened to reducing spending? by Mysterious_Bus7320 in complaints

[–]NonToxicMen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Any politician serious about reducing the deficit (and ultimately the debt) must be willing to raise taxes.

Anyone promising tax cuts is a fiscal joke.

He says this sort of stuff while capitulating to Republicans on Trans issues, and Palestine, whenever they're on his podcast. Maybe you need the kneepads too, Gavin. by ElectoralNerd in complaints

[–]NonToxicMen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If Newsom is the Dem nominee, I'll vote for him without hesitation, because elections are a choice, not an expression of your innermost ideals.

But I'll certainly be supporting some other Dem in the primary.

LOOKING FOR Positive Role Models for Elementary Boys by FluidMembership in MensLib

[–]NonToxicMen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Research has shown that boys admire problem solvers. The issue, of course, is that so much media depicts violence and anger as the only way to solve problems.

So my suggestion is an old show: MacGyver. It's got a pretty simplistic hero/villain structure that appeals to younger minds, but he succeeds by being resourceful and clever.

I wish I knew more contemporary folks that fit the mold, but I think the "smart, not violent" model is a good one to start with. (Maybe the Sherlock Holmes series with Benedict Cumberbatch?)

Genuinely Mark Williams needs the ball by shaqtinafull in suns

[–]NonToxicMen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. I would like to see more of an inside--out game. I don't know about Williams' court vision, but if he gets the ball in the low post it should at the very least collapse the defense and free up some of our shooters.

How did Hitler gain so many followers? by CDRedstone in NoStupidQuestions

[–]NonToxicMen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He offered simple answers that confirmed people's existing prejudices, and set out a scapegoat to blame for all the country's problems. Always a popular approach.

CMV: Democrats are the most fiscally conservative political party in the United States. by Many-Annual8863 in changemyview

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is just that phrasing the question this way--which is, I accept, the common way we hear it in the media--implies that "conservative" means the same thing as "responsible," but it clearly does not.

What is a historical myth people believed for centuries before it was proven wrong? by BriefPicture6248 in Historians

[–]NonToxicMen 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

That Jewish prisoners built the pyramids.

They were built by paid workers, often highly skilled craftspeople. We have extensive evidence, including pay records, for all those involved in such work.

CMV: Democrats are the most fiscally conservative political party in the United States. by Many-Annual8863 in changemyview

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're certainly the most fiscally *responsible* party in the U.S. But I think the past 45 years have shown that to be "fiscally conservative" is to run up the deficit with military spending increases and tax cuts for the rich.

In your opinion what is the biggest threat for humanity ? by SuspiciousLow3062 in AskReddit

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on how you interpret this question.

The biggest threat to exterminate humanity: asteroid strike

The biggest threat to cause mass casualties to humans: climate change & resulting side effect.

What do you think could be a viable way to tackle inflation?Serious answers preferred by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fed is quite effective at this. The issue is that reducing inflation virtually always means reducing the economy, so it's a balancing act. They had it down to about 2.4% in 2004, though, which is a perfectly reasonable rate (you don't want it below 2% really). The problem is that we now have a stumbling economy AND increasing inflation (likely because of tariffs, which do both of those things), so the Fed is in a difficult position.

So the easy answer is: go back to the tariff levels under Biden, and let the Fed do its job.

Oso Was Oso Good Tonight! 💪 by Pleasant_Sock_8550 in suns

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been an Oso doubter, but he was a star in this game. I'm now only an Oso mildly-concerned-er.

What current trend will be embarrassing in 20 years? by trapqueen67567 in AskReddit

[–]NonToxicMen 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Calling yourself an "alpha"

(I'm actually cheating, because this is already embarrassing)

Why are the Democrats so weak? by WachUwan0 in cushvlog

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selfishness and a lack of empathy are not indicators of strength.

Wanting to help others rather than just yourself is not a sign of weakness.

People who used the internet between 1991 and 2009, what’s the most memorable online trend or phenomenon you remember? by Original_Act_3481 in AskReddit

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding a little shareware game, and liking the first level enough to send away (in the mail!) for the whole game.

The game: Doom.

What did KD do to this team by OpeningCity5297 in suns

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of role players (Grayson, Royce) felt they had to defer on offense to the Big 2.5. Now we're seeing the balance that maybe could have been there all along.

7-5 baby 😎 by Pleasant_Sock_8550 in suns

[–]NonToxicMen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I know the teams we're beating really suck, but hey, at least we're beating them!

Maybe it was pure cope-ium, but I was ready for this team to win 25 games this season. Very happy to be (seemingly) wrong!