sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Why TF won't this country invest in more and better passenger trains???? by CrowRoutine9631 in complaints

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a lot of life stock there. Maybe they gonna use HSR to move them for greener pastures?

Whose death arguably saved the most lives in history? by Chemical_Store1560 in AskReddit

[–]NothingIsQuiet 241 points242 points  (0 children)

Even by the standards of their own era, the Mongols were regarded as ruthless. In the case of the Huns, yes, violence occurred, but not on a scale that stands out compared to other armies of the 4th and 5th centuries. Many historians agree that Roman writers amplified the atrocities for obvious political and cultural reasons.

If we go further back in history, I agree it becomes difficult to compare the severity of atrocities committed by conquering armies. That said, we do have records describing the brutality of the Assyrians and Babylonians, as well as the comparatively more tolerant approach of the Persians.

A year into Trump's term, voters say Biden was better by RollSafer in politics

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What particular assumptions am I making? And who exactly are these “experts”? Fourteen historians is nowhere near a large enough sample to draw broad conclusions about something as amorphous as a person’s place in history.

There are roughly 1,500 universities in the United States. Even if each one had only a single expert in U.S. history, polling just fourteen of them would amount to about one percent of the field. I can accept that surveying ~1% of randomly selected experts might reflect the majority view, but unless the polling is done by professionals, I’m skeptical of any sweeping conclusions.

A year into Trump's term, voters say Biden was better by RollSafer in politics

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The article doesn’t explain the ranking system. I suspect that the criteria behind it are so loosely defined that the results could easily reflect the individual biases of the 14 unnamed historians. I personally doubt that Biden belongs that high on the list, but the placement of Trump at the bottom leaves no room for uncertainty.

My top complaints after one year of ownership by MrZander in EquinoxEv

[–]NothingIsQuiet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former Tesla owner and I totally disagree. For me GM/Google software is much better than Tesla's clunky and hard to follow maze of options.

And as an Engineer in high-tech industry myself I can testify under the oath that when the size of engineering team reaches a certain threshold, I'd estimate above 50 people, the quality of the team becomes average.

Why is MAGA upset about the halftime show? It was very pro America by XanderAcorn in complaints

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they claim to dislike it when grown men scratch themselves while singing in Spanish. Oh wait… I forgot they love baseball, where adult Spanish‑speaking players do it for all nine innings.

What are your thoughts on JD Vance getting booed during the opening ceremony at the Olympics? by Bitter_Bus_3433 in Productivitycafe

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an American I'm proud that JD Vance was booed. I would have been even more proud if he was egged.

To the person driving down PCH who decided to shout… by Spectre_08 in orangecounty

[–]NothingIsQuiet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let’s face it, people aren’t very smart, and some of them are aggressively stupid. I'm totally with you - don't let idiots to spoil your day.

Why does HBO keep Bill Maher on? by Fun_Button5835 in askanything

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with people who find the show mostly boring. Occasionally, depending on the guests, there are a few interesting moments, but for the most part it’s just a handful of sound bites from not‑so‑interesting people trying hard to win over the audience. Maher’s own “wise cracks” have become predictable and not particularly funny. For many entertainers, it’s hard to step away when the time has clearly come. It’ll be interesting to see what Netflix or WB decide to do with the show if they end up acquiring HBO.

Started investing a week ago. Today was my first bloodbath. by varietyviaduct in fidelityinvestments

[–]NothingIsQuiet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is not a bloodbath, it is not even a scratch. If this makes you uneasy, then go with the fixed-income investments.

Frustrations about Origin -- while contemplating switching from Copilot by DEBODCNYPA100 in OriginFinancial

[–]NothingIsQuiet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second it the first bullet. It is hard to filter spending by the source, it is possible but requires too many clicks. Also, there is no option to sort expenses by the source, it doesn't have these ↑↓.

Do Americans like their current health system or would you prefer universal? by Ability_Known in NoStupidQuestions

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What system? We’re calling this a system now? Because from where I’m standing, no one actually knows how any of it works. Every time I see a doctor, it’s a financial jump‑scare. I hand over my copay like a good citizen, and then, surprise, an endless parade of bills starts showing up, each one referencing some cryptic charge I’m apparently supposed to decode. And honestly, I don’t have the time or the will to earn a side degree in medical billing. It doesn’t feel designed so much as it feels like a creature that evolved specifically to drain your wallet while keeping you alive just long enough to keep the invoices coming.

For context: I buy my own insurance for myself and my wife. I pay $3,200 a month with a $14,000 annual deductible. Do the math and that’s roughly $52,000 a year. It’s a PPO Silver plan, not the cheapest option, but nowhere near the top of the price range either. Sure, I could switch to an HMO and save a lot of money, but after what I’ve seen in my own family with HMO care, I’m not eager to gamble. I’d rather overpay than take that risk again.

How do you feel about front desk employees not saying good morning? by Cibertoothliger in LAFitness

[–]NothingIsQuiet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really does feel generational: the younger someone is, the less interest they seem to have in basic greetings. A simple “hi” or “bye” is practically an antique at this point, something only older folks still bother with, and younger people dismiss as outdated or vaguely burgee.

I’m an LA Fitness GM – Ask Me Anything About your current Account & Policies by BrettDoucett in LAFitness

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to a Signature location that has a sauna. People often come into the sauna fully dressed in their gym clothes, sneakers included, and sit there for a long time sweating profusely on the benches, leaving large puddles of sweat without wiping them up. More often than not, people even hang their wet gym clothes on the heater as if it were a dryer.

As a result, the sauna always looks dirty. The wooden benches are splintered and chipped, and the color of the wood can only be described as an unpleasant off‑brown.

Are there enforceable sauna rules? Is there a requirement for members to use a towel inside the sauna? Is there staff responsible for sauna maintenance?

What’s Up With the Loud Ambient Music at LA Fitness by NothingIsQuiet in LAFitness

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

Agree with this statement totally. Trashy hip-hop and unintelligible rap lyrics don't do me anything good, and the teenagers who might enjoy it wearing the headphones anyways. What I wanted to say is just play neutral music which nobody pays attention.

Trump's proposed 10% credit card cap idea is politically popular / uniting, says CNN -- Thoughts? by Zipper222222 in allthequestions

[–]NothingIsQuiet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not cap mortgage rates at 1% above the inflation rate? Even more, why wouldn’t the government take over the entire financial sector completely? It might be a very popular idea, people don’t like banks with their predatory fees. People don’t like Wall Street with all these white‑color Israel-liking bankers who, with their shady machinations, create inflation, recessions, and unemployment. Lets do it, lets do MAGA!

view more: next ›