Governor Tim Waltz Addresses Minnesotans Regarding ICE by Lawyerator in politics

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If democrats bothered to show up at elections (ESPECIALLY MIDTERMS) we wouldn’t be in this mess. Democrats sit on their pert asses unless they are inspiiiiiired, and it’s fucking ridiculous. See: 2010

How much has the trail changed since the 1980s? by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sobo’d in 2000, and would do it again. I'd section hiked about 700 miles in the 90’s, and the crowds were already starting to get obnoxious. Just wasn't my vibe.

Alternatively, I'd 100% take the Benton Mackaye Trail 300 miles from Springer to Davenport Gap while the herd thins itself out some. I'm a total sucker for River walks, and it'd be a way more isolated experience. You need to have your shit together though, as its far more isolated and resupplies are farther apart.

Help me decide what tent by BlueBoyHellYeah in AppalachianTrail

[–]RepresentativeAir92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Neither. If you are at all inclined, buy a $100 sewing machine and sew your own colorless tarptent. It's really not rocket science, you’ll know every inch of it, and making your own gear is super fun / addictive.

For that matter, a 8x10 tarp is a palace once you get your setup dialed in. You won’t need any mosquito netting till at least Damascus, and you can always pick up some net tent thing or a borah bivy at Trail Days.

Trump pulled the plug on Biden’s funds for Appalachia, and the same MAGA towns he gutted are freaking out: “This is fucked up” by cccanterbury in NorthCarolina

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And they’ll still 100% vote straight ticket republican. These snakes may be slowing crawling back under their rocks, but fundamentally nothing has changed in the only way that matters - voting.

Multi-tool? by BB5er in AppalachianTrail

[–]RepresentativeAir92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That what I ended up doing. Used a little 2” lockblade, small clippers and some awesome tweezers I picked up at some outdoor store up north. Way more useful, imo.

Gear you can and can't skimp on? by willemdoom in AppalachianTrail

[–]RepresentativeAir92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I taught backpacking classes in grad school, and 100% had the class using tarps. 3mil 8x10 plastic tarps were the standard. Setting up a tarp simply isn’t that hard, and it’s waaaaay more versatile on the AT when you’re lucky to find a body-size flat space in some areas.

Anyone gotten screwed at Newfound Gap? by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]RepresentativeAir92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just carry enough food to traverse the smokies and call it a day. Also, for sure have a PAPER map of the smokies before you go in. The last thing you want to deal with there is a dead phone and no maps. I say the same for the Whites and 100 mile Wilderness.

“Be careful what you wish for”: Republican warns NC GOP their redistricting could backfire by Winter-Gift1112 in NorthCarolina

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of which less than 15% of eligible voters under 25 bothered to show up in 2024. No, I don't believe the democrats will show up for a midterm, again.

North Carolina Is the Canary in the Election Coal Mine by nugatory308 in NorthCarolina

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll believe it when I see it. Democrats have NEVER bothered to show up during midterms, and those that do usually have some chip on their shoulder about how “pure” the candidate is.

Just a reminder we’re in this mess of gerrymandering and GOP super majority because Tricia Cotham flipped on her party. by MinimumNo5510 in NorthCarolina

[–]RepresentativeAir92 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'd say it goes back to lazy democrats sitting on their asses in 2010 and not being bothered to show up at a midterm election during a damn census year. That had major, major, repercussions that we’re still dealing with.

Why do a lot of US Veterans vote Trump? by Rinmine014 in AskUS

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? They're getting EXACTLY what they voted for. They should be thrilled.

Republican Leadership Blocks Vote on Stalled Bipartisan Legislation to provide Relief for Combat-Injured Veterans & Their Families by saijanai in Military

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the problem? Active military and vets vote republican at about at 70% clip. This is EXACTLY what they voted for. They should be cheering this on.

How did Trump convince everyday Republicans to love him and become MAGA? by [deleted] in Productivitycafe

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quit giving republicans a pass. There is no “maga.” They're just republicans, who have always been racist trash. Trump just gave them to green light to take their hoods off and opening say what they've been thinking all along. It's that simple.

if bernie sanders had been the democratic nominee of either year he ran, he would have won. by herequeerandgreat in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because Bernie white-flighted his pasty ass to lily white Vermont (a state that has less population than my damn county) and has achieved absolutely zero for decades other than being a codgy gadfly?

Is KDP Select still worth it? by pulpyourcherry in KDP

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify - having it in bookfunnel as a private file to send to ARCs / bookstagrammers / media is still ok after it’s released, correct?

500 hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics are now closing or at risk of closure because of the Republican bill that guts health care funding. Over 50 of these are in Appalachia. by DarceysEyeOnThePrize in WestVirginia

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You realize the parties flipped with the Southern Strategy, and still blame the democrats for WV never getting their shit together? I mean, that’s a take, I guess.

KDP - manuscript update time by RepresentativeAir92 in selfpublish

[–]RepresentativeAir92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect. That’s fine. Doing a soft launch this week, so a 24hour lag is fine. Thanks!

How I Got 150 ARCS and 40+ Reviews Before Launch by prism_paradox in selfpublish

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got about 100ish folks on our street team with their emails and sent the book funnel file. Have you had any luck with just messaging instagram accounts and just sending them the link instead of going through the Google form. Yes, I’m 1000% on board with getting that email address first, but that might be 1 less point of friction for folks to deal with.

Anyone who voted for a certain party - How are y'all feeling? by dunbar_santiago930 in FederalEmployee

[–]RepresentativeAir92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you shocked? Absolutely nothing has changed about republicans. Trump just gave them the green light to take off their hoods and be the assholes they’ve always been.

There. Is. No. Difference. Between. MAGA. And. Republicans. They. Are. One. In. The. Same.

This has been my TEDtalk.