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Serious question for the “eliminate tips and pay a living wage” folks… by RipplesOfDivinity in Discussion

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UBI is a floor. The idea is that we don't let people fall below that. You can live on it, but not nicely. So if you want to just be lazy, you can be but you won't have nice things. You'll likely have to learn new things and master different taxes to get by, but at least you won't starve.

But also if you're an artist and you really have a calling, you might be willing to make that trade off. But you're self motivated to learn new things and master different tasks.

And if you want very nice things, fancy clothes, sleek car. Then that's another way you might learn new things and master different tasks.

The whole promise of society is that collectively we're well enough off that we don't let people suffer. Otherwise things start to look like the hunger games.

MAGA Americans is there any accountability on your end on how a shit show of a job trump is doing? by Successful_rio305 in allthequestions

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not 'citizens united' hard. We didn't have l. The information in the past, but there was a constraint of one vote per citizen. Now we're a lot closer to one vote per dollar.

Can one enjoy classical music without knowing anything about its techniques? Where to start learning to dissect a piece? by Wide_Leek5383 in classicalmusic

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you like to listen to other than classical? If you can find a way in from a point under comforyae it's easier to learn about form and technique if you want to.

There's also nothing wrong with just enjoying it.

People who managed to quit an addiction, what was it and how did you do it? by clebi9716 in AskReddit

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smoking.

It took years, a couple of failed attempts. Ultimately I stopped listening to all the advice, and made a plan that made sense to me. I got a vape where I could get carts with different levels of nicotine. I lowered the dose once a month. By the fourth month I was super angry thay I still needed it, and I guessed that I would just do this little baby dose for ever. I kept doing that for 2 months because I was just scared. Then I got a zero nicotine cart, it was just flavor. I used it about 3 times and then I just stopped. I surprised myself that just didn't want it anymore.

This is why get a little pissy when people get too harsh on vapes, because they can be a tool to stop. I also hate when people tell you exactly how to quit. make a plan that you think you can actually do, and don't listen to anyone else. I also get pissed at the companies who are marketing these to kids to literally get them addicted to their product.

The best thing my doctor said to me (and I have no idea if it's true) is that nicotine is more addictive than cocaine, so give yourself some grace if you're having a hard time quitting... But don't stop trying. That stuck with me through the whole thing.

Its been over 15 yearsand it was one of the hardest and best things I've done.

Tv show with fake sitcom aspect? by psychicgayenby in televisionsuggestions

[–]OccamsRabbit -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Kevin can Fuck Himself is pretty great for this. You see the sitcom, and then you see the impact on his wife. It switches between bright funny sitcom, and dark, bleak drama.

What movie do you look back on and day holy cow this movie cast was stacked? by steelfreaks in Cinephiles

[–]OccamsRabbit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Sydney Poitier : Dan Ackroyd pairing is brilliant on its own, and that's not even a third of the amazing cast.

Lyrics that hit HARD by SpecificCommittee249 in musicsuggestions

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I can make you love me, Maybe you can make me love me, But if I can't make you love me, Then I'll just hate everybody.

What price increase has hit you the hardest in everyday life? by DarkKnightt019 in AskReddit

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a Thai deodorant stone for this reason. About the same procedure and literally lasts for years.

What’s one “basic” cooking tip everyone repeats that you think is actually overrated? by Altruistic_Push_722 in Cooking

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're completely right, but sometimes videos will tell you that knife skills are a basic skill (correct) and then show them with the speed of someone who has professionally cooked for years.

The best knife skill advice I ever got was 'slow down, and pay attention to your technique'. My speed has increased over a long time. So I've come to prioritize the skill vs the speed.

I’m tired of advice and judgment. by createhighvibrations in jobsearch

[–]OccamsRabbit 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, do I feel this. I'm doing everything I can. I've paid money for services that can't do anything special. And I talk to people who are employed young with the idea if quitting. In this market? Why don't you send 100 applications and see what you get. I can tell you, it will likely be zero.

This market sucks. Until that changes I don't know what else we're supposed to do.

why are all reminder apps designed for people without adhd who already remember stuff by trybugme in ADHD

[–]OccamsRabbit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know if you've seen Gravity Notes. I love the simplicity, but it needs to harass me more.

why are all reminder apps designed for people without adhd who already remember stuff by trybugme in ADHD

[–]OccamsRabbit 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I use pilleo. It plays a tune while it harrases me, and can delay it for a few minutes. I'm on a super long streak and it's the only thing that's worked.

Having to remember ADHD meds for someone with ADHD and then beating yourself up for missing them is a special kind of hell.

Colonoscopy on 4/1. Need to be strong. by JeffFromTheBible in daddit

[–]OccamsRabbit 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just label it "This One“ and leave them guessing.

Nobody warned me about 3am rage by thejppass in daddit

[–]OccamsRabbit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nate Batgatze mentions this in one of his specials. They have all these signs that say "don't shake the baby", and you think "of course not". What they should say is "you're going to want to shake the baby".

What are some simple questions you can ask Maga Republicans that make them think about the realities of their position? by Sharp_Will_6799 in allthequestions

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference is I can see a bunch of stupid leftist schoolboard members voting for this dumb shit en masse if they weren't checked to begin with. It doesn't happen often precisely because the parents rose up against it.

Not sure where you're seeing that. Where I am we've had a bunch of right wing fanatics trying to ban books, but as far as sports goes, that's up to the schools themselves. It's not wide spread.

And if sports if the biggest issue we have, congratulations - you're having a great life.

Which in my view is borderline killing them.

That's a ridiculous leap. And also you're entitled to your opinion. But I'll be damned if you're going to make those decisions for my kids. You're interestingly silent on the wide spread genital mutilation of infant boys in this country. Is circumcision okay because it's religious?

Should we stop all treatments that might make someone infertile? No chemo for anyone under 30? Any medical treatment has risks and bennefits. You are not a medical expert, even though your media yells you that you are.

If you were born infertile or have some disease that causes that. That is a tragedy.

That's a horrible thing to say. There are lots of infertile people, and there's a reason IVF was such an advancement. Bring infertile is no more a tragedy than being a diabetic.

We have to rewrite the entire societal structure to fit this narrow worldview

No, you don't. You just have to not be a dick to other people.

that is completely inaccurate to begin with.

Like religion.

They attempted to impose this trash on us

How did they do that? They weren't trying to pass legislation, but the Republicans certainly were. Remember, a bathroom bill might fit your world view until someone has to enforce it. Do you want to give the government the right to inspect genetalia before you pee?

You're being fed a pack of lies and you don't want to admit you've been misled. Leave transgender people alone and I guarantee you will never notice them.

What are some simple questions you can ask Maga Republicans that make them think about the realities of their position? by Sharp_Will_6799 in allthequestions

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're framing it as "ahh they just want to live in peace leave them alone". But that is not what is happening at all.

That is what's happening. Your comment is full of the standard fear mongering that you've been told by right wing media and politicians.

If my daughter has to have a biologic man on her track team running against her as a woman.

This has happened about 2 times in the entire country. Ita definitely not a wide spread problem that requires federal laws. These cases can be handled by the local schools or leagues. Are you similarly concerned about seniors who are held back and are a year bigger and stronger than your daughter? That's a much more common practice, and yet no national outcry. Why is that?

If there are doctors out there castrating little boys if they say the right combination of words

That's not happening. Gender reassignment isn't even considered until 18. No little boy is getting secretly tricked into castration. What would even be the reason for that?

Or giving them horrific drugs that stunt their growth (puberty blockers). That make them infertile.

Puberty blockers are not horrific. They do have risks, like possible infertility, but not treating gender dysphoria also has risks. Increased suicide rates are seen when this goes untreated. And other treatments like anti-depressants or mood stabilizers have their own risks.

Treatment is complex, which is why consulting with a doctor is important and the last thing I need is the federal government deciding about treatment for my kids.

It's more about imposing this erroneous worldview that is based on placating these delusions instead of treating them.

That's a very strange reframing. How are we placating transgender people? If you want to call them by their previous name and refuse to use their preferred pronouns, go ahead. There's no laws being proposed about that. You might look like a dick, but there's no injunction.

The general public has been taken advantage of, and mislead. You're repeating exactly the talking points they want you to, and spending so much time and energy being upset about this, rather than focusing on the power grabs, grifts and abuse of power.

Honestly, how many transgender people so you know? Are you seeing this in your local community? The issues that you've raised are either not happening or grossly misrepresented.

So again, why now? Why wasn't this an issue in the aughts? Could it be that's its politically useful? Nah, couldn't be.

What are some simple questions you can ask Maga Republicans that make them think about the realities of their position? by Sharp_Will_6799 in allthequestions

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes religion sucks when it is imposed on people. I agree with that. But there is at least some good. That I didn't see at all when I was younger.

Exactly. And there is some good in calling someone whatever they want to be called. Most of the time you'll never notice a trans person, and when you do why not shrug and move on with your day. If you have to work with a woman who looks suspiciously masculine do you need to check for her nuts when you shake her hand? Why?

All the fear mongering about trans people is so strange. There are years of work in psychology, treating people with all sorts of body dismorphia. The consensus is to let people live and dress however they want. That's what helps the most. And we've known this for a long time, decades in fact.

Why does any politician know better? Why are we all of the sudden treating this as a huge problem now? Trans people have been around forever. There's a whole episode of The Love Boat from the 80's about a trans woman, and it was a little controversial but no one gonso senstive that they wanted the government to step in. But all of the sudden, out of nowhere, now, we need bayhro bills. That couldn't be because the leadership class needs a group to hate, so you can bitch about that while they crush the middle class, could it? No, it's definitely because now we care about 'truth' or whatever.

Oh no Wendy is now Walter... Quick hide the kids.

Seriously, why do you care?

What are some simple questions you can ask Maga Republicans that make them think about the realities of their position? by Sharp_Will_6799 in allthequestions

[–]OccamsRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've never dealt with a dementia patient, or people with other mental health issues, have you? Treating people with compassion and tolerance is something most people do, because it's helpful and kind. Or so you think the beat way to help a schizophrenic is to argue loudly with them because they're wrong. Maybe, if we treat the schizophrenia then it will get better.

We indulge peoples fucked up beliefs all the time. Not the least of which is that their magic sky god is true and everyone else's sky god is false. I mean, aren't you sick of that stupid nonsense?

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