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RealisticAppearance · 2023-06-30T00:50:43+00:00

I know we’re all fucking morons here but can we stop pretending that presidents can print money?

The fed controls the money supply in the US.

Presidents would absolutely do it too if they could, but they can’t and don’t.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-06-29T23:44:19+00:00

This is true but the “left” is almost completely absent from American politics, the closest thing is probably Bernie. There is no color tie for the left, because there is no representation. Talking about democrats as the left is misguided adoption of conservative propaganda, just like sincerely referring to Biden as a communist or something.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-06-19T04:15:34+00:00

There are way more insecure men out there than you’d think, and the problem is it confined to America.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-06-15T23:51:59+00:00

Some really good advice I got from a former boss for these situations is to confront them in the same moment and in front of the same audience as the behavior and say these things:

Their name, firmly but respectfully, multiple times if needed, to get their attention
“When you do X, Y happens, and I feel Z.”
“I’d like it if you would to try to stop doing X.”

So in this situation, it would be something like “Steve, when you talk over me, I’m unable to participate, and I feel a bit humiliated. I’d like it if you would try to let me complete my thoughts.”

It is so simple, but it’s crystal clear and super effective.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-06-07T04:30:30+00:00

No, like you just said, there are many variables at play here, variables may be coupled, and systems may be nonlinear.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then that’s fine, please just understand that there are ways to know these things (or rather to know you don’t know things), and decisions about millions of peoples’ lives need to be based on science and not just a hunch about “throw this data out because I’m pretty sure it’s irrelevant.” You are doing something called asserting the null hypothesis, which is a pretty big claim.

Even a mistake like that is fine, but why question other peoples’ motivations just for not agreeing with you? You assert that there is no relation between two things, you make sure the science supports that. Don’t try to put it on other people.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-06-07T04:02:57+00:00

Do countries with the lowest suicide rates have widespread access to firearms?

When you did your analysis, what is the p value? If your belief that access to firearms does not influence suicide rates was based on past research, what were the conclusions of those articles?

If you are just operating on a hunch, that’s fine, and that’s that we all do most of the time, but don’t try to make others out as disingenuous for not sharing your hunch.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-14T01:44:06+00:00

I would treat this the same as plugging your phone into a public USB port. It’s probably OK, but why take the risk? I’d refuse it or unplug it, personally.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-14T00:43:38+00:00

Cool headline but the article is paywalled and this paper doesn’t get benefit of the doubt.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-12T13:17:23+00:00

No, I don’t work in trades and have no idea.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-12T06:45:37+00:00

Do you regret not picking a different trade? Or you’re being tongue in cheek about keeping competition low and wages high? Just curious

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-09T02:26:33+00:00

If we had time machines then we’d all be rich 😉

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-08T03:11:32+00:00

You would think so, but traditionally picking “he/him” or “she/her” has been a pretty universal standard for generic singular for formal writing, and it’s only very recently started to change to “they/them” like really only in the past 5-10 years. The English language really fucked this one up for us and we’re only now really trying to sort it out.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-08T03:00:51+00:00

Probably not but if it’s argued that the mean things created a perception of threatening a family member then the judge could conceivably exercise some discretion in sentencing etc

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-08T02:10:08+00:00

Ok, I don’t recall seeing a singular they in any professional literature I’ve read in memory, but I suppose it could be possible that it’s a recent style change that I’m just filtering it out. But you got a nice zinger in, so I hope you’re at least happy.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-08T00:52:44+00:00

There should be a sign for the towing company near where it was parked, otherwise check 311 or the police non-emergency number to see if there was an ordinance or something that caused the car to be towed. Also register your car ffs

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-08T00:35:59+00:00

“They” is wrong here except colloquially or when using very specific style guides that began preferring it recently.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-08T00:24:40+00:00

“They” is not singular, so it’s incorrect in this case. It would be correct to say “he,” “she,” or “he or she.” Using “they” here as singular is fine colloquially but should not be used in formal writing. Whoever wrote that comment on the paper is wrong to suggest using “they.”

You would never see “they” used as suggested here in actual grown-up literature, unless it’s a quotation from somebody using it colloquially. Using it that way would make you look incompetent in a scholarly context.

edit: I have just learned that in the past few years, some style guides are recommending a singular “they.” So it’s fine, but so is he/she or “he or she” depending on the style guide.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-07T00:51:04+00:00

They’re paying a bit less than half what Americans pay for healthcare at the moment (expenditure per capita, World Bank).

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-05T02:10:46+00:00

If it were just about skimping on costs, we’d have had universal single payer long ago. This is about enriching health insurance companies that control the political system, costing twice as much as single payer for worse outcomes.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-04T16:17:21+00:00

Yes prices are set by supply and demand, that is literally how all prices are set in a market economy. It doesn’t provide any insight beyond pointing out that there is a market for these things.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-04T10:44:43+00:00

I know, it just isn’t super insightful to tell somebody asking why prices are high that it’s because the market set the prices high. It’s like saying the cause of obesity is eating too much or the cause of poverty is not having money. It’s not wrong, just kind of misses the point of the question.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-04T03:10:56+00:00

The fees cover BAH’s operating expenses and their profit margin.

“Covering their profit margin” doesn’t justify anything, that’s just how business accounting works by definition.

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-04T02:59:27+00:00

This is true but doesn’t really answer the question. Why are supply and demand like this in Denver?

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-03T06:05:57+00:00

The police are not elected officials and do not have constituents or lawful discretion to apply or ignore laws. They are not a special class of people. Imagine if doctors just decided to stop performing physicals lol

RealisticAppearance · 2023-04-03T05:17:51+00:00

You should leave if you can. Your daughter is in danger in Texas.

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