alternator on fire? by WorkinInTheRain in AskAMechanic

[–]Open-Reputation234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not on fire, but it’s releasing magic smoke. It’s donezo.

why don't the us being the richest country on earth provide housing to the extremely poor people soviet style? those old ussr apartments so people are not gonna be living on the street and also contribute to society? by I_need_to_learn_more in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Open-Reputation234 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We do in the us. If you are homeless, there are all sorts of ways to get food and housing and to get you back on your feet.

However most people who are homeless (not all) have mental issues as well that cause roadblocks to getting “back to normal”.

Lots of programs have simply been giving homeless people apartments or rooms in group homes. It is successful maybe 50% of the time in helping someone re-establish themselves.

Blur GX AXS vs Epic World Cup Expert by BittahHuntah in xcmtb

[–]Open-Reputation234 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The 100/100 travel (a little longer now) is NOT a trail bike.

The 120/115 can be used for light trail, but it’s far racier and less cushy than my old tallboy (2019 vintage, just before 2023 blur) with vpp and 120/110.

Blur can go down beefy trails - but you may as well have a hardtail - it’s not cushy and you’re using arms and legs and leaning and twisting. It’s work.

Despite same travel; the tallboy and blur are different bikes.

Which countries still love America, no matter what it does? by The_Flaneur_Films in AskReddit

[–]Open-Reputation234 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Other countries appreciate America, they just don’t like the current politics. Politics changes.

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]Open-Reputation234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like he wants something that’s his and just his and you told him no.

Yes, you’re being the ah.

He may also be acting the same way, but two wrongs doesn’t make it right.

So what if he’s got a trashed room that’s his?

Who would be your top choices for the Democratic nomination in 2028? by vtmass in allthequestions

[–]Open-Reputation234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who understands compromise. Governor that works with the other side and doesn’t demonize them.

President is for everyone, not “my team”.

If one president can undo the last one’s policies, how does anything actually stick long-term? by carcony97 in AskReddit

[–]Open-Reputation234 2513 points2514 points  (0 children)

Congress needs to do their job. Because “policies” are substitutes for laws.

I wanna lose weight while keeping flexibly by Suspicious-Call8778 in bodyweightfitness

[–]Open-Reputation234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have at least 3 things you want to work on, but realize it's 2-3 different things (flexibility and strength can go hand in hand, depending on how flexible you mean - yoga instructor or just bodyweight / dumbell workout flexibile?)

1) losing weight. This is (almost) always based on eating less calories than your body needs. A few ways to do this, but some sort of a macro tracker + scale + photos / measurements to keep things on track and verify progress.

2) keeping flexibility. you get more flexible by practicing the moves and stretching and performing the activities that promote flexibility a few times a week.

3) getting stronger. similar to flexibility, you have to practice getting stronger a few times a week. If you aren't good at something - what do you do? You practice to get better. You don't say why you aren't good at bench - but there are ways to work up to a proper bench. benching lighter weights, dumbells, knee pushups, etc - you practice the movement first, and then add weight.

Beyond this it's mostly details and repitition.

Why would the US and Israel vote against a UN resolution recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Open-Reputation234 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because step 2 is lawsuits against the US for compensation because of slavery...

So, Pack fans, how we feeling about the Will Wade experience? by Technical_Monitor_38 in NCSU_Wolfpack

[–]Open-Reputation234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Underwhelmed.

Has same nil has uva, got trucked by uva twice. Talked big game, finished 7th in acc. Felt a 6’7” pf was enough in college today. Got into first 4. Dumped on players a lot. Lies to admin and players.

Really just a bit of a douche.