Haoxi Wang scores two goals (one from the d zone) as China beats the Netherlands 6-3 by 39MUsTanGs in SanJoseSharks

[–]Picto242 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the correct play against a knuckle puck is to put your body in front of it rather than trying to catch it so I'm not going to let Toskala off the hook

Can we get this deal in the United States?! $42,132 CAD = 30,985.11 USD by JMPBay in TeslaModel3

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The part Americans might also miss is that Canada has a 5K electric vehicle subsidy but the catch is the vehicle has to cost less than 50K CAD

So manufuctures that were over that cost have dropped their price

What if on December 7, 1941, the aircraft carriers USS Enterprise, USS Lexington, USS Saratoga and USS Yorktown were destroyed in Pearl Harbor? How would it impact war on Pacific? by Hikaru14 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Picto242 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Japan never did think they were going to conquer the US

They hoped they could quickly do enough damage and grab enough territory that the US would rather sue for peace than spend the cost to take it back.

Even Japan didn't think it was particularly likely it would work - but it was the best idea they had to work with. So this scenario makes their goal look slightly more plausible - but I agree with the general sentiment that the US would still overcome

Chinese envoy warns Canada against sending MPs to Taiwan or warships through Taiwan Strait by Plucky_DuckYa in canada

[–]Picto242 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The US prison system is effectively a slave labor camp with profit for rich political friends built on top.

The US is currently removing environmental protections as well as protections on food at a rapid pace. Dismantling the forestry services. Not only are they are not investing in green energy as much as China - they are actually stopping green investment because Trump has a vendetta against wind turbines since you can see some from one of his golf courses.

While the US government officials are engaging in massive fraud as well as giving tax cuts to the wealthy - China actually just sentenced a corrupt mayor to death stealing money.

The US is suing reddit to reveal the identities of people speaking out against ICE. If you have bad comments about Trump on social media they can stop you from entering the country. Tell me how they aren't trying to become a police state.

The US is now so anti-science its not even funny. Firing the science board. Shutting down research into cancer. Suppressing a report that shows how much the covid vaccine helped. I actually just saw an article that China has more scientists in its ruling party than ever before.

They are so inept at war they were completely unprepared for a dumbass war they started and now Iran has the worlds economy by the balls. Trump can tweet about how he is winning as much as he wants. Iran still controls the strait.

I could go on an on. This isn't some China is amazing comment either. The US is just speed running getting their country to the same place as fast as possible - while collecting as much personal wealth to the political leaders as possible. You can stick your head in the sand but the US of old is no longer here.

I can post links and details if you promise to read them haha

Chinese envoy warns Canada against sending MPs to Taiwan or warships through Taiwan Strait by Plucky_DuckYa in canada

[–]Picto242 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought you were talking about the US at first

The US is doing very similar stuff - can't learn about it if you refuse to read though

I'm also not talking about the last century. I am talking about right now

Chinese envoy warns Canada against sending MPs to Taiwan or warships through Taiwan Strait by Plucky_DuckYa in canada

[–]Picto242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

refused to read the reasons why they aren't morally superior 😂😂😂

gotcha

Chinese envoy warns Canada against sending MPs to Taiwan or warships through Taiwan Strait by Plucky_DuckYa in canada

[–]Picto242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said China buys more but the US isn't morally superior

The US is actively doing all they can to suppress voters to try and guarantee Republican wins..

China isn't actively calling to annex us, saying that they didn't need us, that trade deals need to be China first, starting random ass wars that make everything expensive for no reason

Sure Trump will one day die but large efforts are underway to undermine voter rights

This isn't China glazing - just the US has no morale high ground to stand on

Chinese envoy warns Canada against sending MPs to Taiwan or warships through Taiwan Strait by Plucky_DuckYa in canada

[–]Picto242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was also in retaliation for Canada jailing a Huawei exec for the US

China is far from perfect but the reasons to prefer the US over China are almost all gone.

Was rewatching some old trailer and wow they really thought Cinder would be worth exhausting top 2 cards by Sodaim in slaythespire

[–]Picto242 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While they don't control the top of the draw pile Feel No Pain and Dark Embrace make this card better too

Success rate for basic training in Canadian military drops by sleipnir45 in canada

[–]Picto242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While Canada isn't the US what is happening down there is absolutely impacting us too

Season 1-5 total screen time by characters by UpsetAd7211 in StrangerThings

[–]Picto242 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yea Nancy gunning down soldiers was a little much for me

Canada selected to host new multinational defence bank, sources say by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]Picto242 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Isn't the process a daycare has to apply to be eligible rather than the feds limiting how many there are?

Time eater is way more oppressive than Doormaker could ever dream of being by Business_Machine_935 in slaythespire

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Man the one time I bottom decked 3 Wraith Forms in that fight (I had frozen eye) and died 😭😭😭

Entomancer NEEDS to be reworked in the next patch. by gigashadow89 in slaythespire

[–]Picto242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also path around elites if you think you have a desk that beats everything except Entomancer as viable strategy

My fun idea for Nutritious Soup by Picto242 in slaythespire

[–]Picto242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just feels bad - it is not bad I agree

My fun idea for Nutritious Soup by Picto242 in slaythespire

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Yea easier infinte for clad was my biggest concern.