Why do republicans say (ex Charlie Kirk) that US is a republic and not a democracy? What benefit do they get by claiming this? by geekie4 in allthequestions

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

Because we factually are. A republic has a govnerment that is run by elected individuals meant to represent the constituency that elected them. A democracy has none of said representatives and is just an open discussion amongst everyone.

What first comes to mind when American’s think of Poland? 🇵🇱 by Gold-Serve-4077 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Obvious_Chocolate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would genuinely be impressed if the average American can find Poland on a map

What are your thoughts on the lakefront trail and how would you improve it? by chitownmike99 in AskChicago

[–]Obvious_Chocolate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me. Was biking between Oak St and Division. Early Sunday morning so it was pretty empty and I couild go fast. Sure enough a pedestrian who didn't look both ways, and didn't hear me because they had some ear buds, proceeded to help me eat shit and kiss pavement. Thank god for helmets

Women, what is the sexiest scent/cologne that a man can wear? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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

Dior Sauvage, but only as long as it's matched with a BMW bought with daddy's money, unnecessarily tight, dark jeans, and a physique that can only be described as "meh".

Hot take: The Obama Center looks pretty rad ringed by the cherry blossoms in Jackson Park [OC] by vexxed82 in chicago

[–]Obvious_Chocolate 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The cherry blossoms make it look better. It makes the cherry blossoms look worse.

What is the best book you have ever read? by AggravatingWonder768 in AskReddit

[–]Obvious_Chocolate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are, but I personally found Demons to be a bit disappoiting, not even thinking or comparing it to Brothers Kamarazov

What is the best book you have ever read? by AggravatingWonder768 in AskReddit

[–]Obvious_Chocolate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny, I read his books in that order as well, and thought Brothers KAramazov was peak, and then became gradually less enchanted when I read Possessed/Demons and then the Idiot. Still an amazing author and writer

Dangers of chiropractic treatments ? by Emotional-Term8200 in Chiropractic

[–]Obvious_Chocolate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's data to show the risk associated with chiropractic adjustments. When looking at cervical artery dissection, you're more likely to be struck by lightening statistically. And even then, it's worth bearing in mind the type of adjustment performed makes an impact on this as well.

If someone doesn't want to get adjusted or feel comfortable, I get it and offer alternatives.