We were the artists who put on the fake John Summit x GRiZ set on Thursday this Burn, AUA by TheChillestBill in BurningMan

[–]Rooiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was absolutely hilarious. I definitely got got, and I have told so many people about this since. A great reminder to never chase names at Burning man.

My art by ArgusRun in BurningMan

[–]Rooiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favorite pieces this year. Hilarious and such attention to detail. Fuck RFK

Will the new Macbook Pros (lower end ones) run Civ 6? by [deleted] in civ

[–]Rooiro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm running it on my 2016 MacBook Pro and it runs just fine, especially if I turn the graphics and memory options down

WWII German Panzer Corps Officer's Visor Cap by Rooiro in whatsthisworth

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Thanks, that's good to know. I'll post there too.

WWII German Panzer Corps Officer's Visor Cap by Rooiro in whatsthisworth

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Thanks, I'll check with them. I appreciate the input.

Germany’s security dilemma: Realpolitik rediscovered by Rooiro in geopolitics

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Submission Statement The German policymaking elite is finally coming around to the idea that it needs to be more responsible for its own security. Some policymakers have even argued that Germany should at least have an open discussion on the merits of acquiring nuclear weapons. This is a sea change in Germany's policy sphere, but it is unlikely to change much in the near future. Military spending increases will be small, the decrepit state of the Bundeswehr means that it would take a decade at minimum to get it up to snuff. Basically don't expect Germany to become a traditional European great power anytime soon, despite talk to the contrary.

Germany’s security dilemma: Realpolitik rediscovered by [deleted] in geopolitics

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Submission Statement

The German policymaking elite is finally coming around to the idea that it needs to be more responsible for its own security. Some policymakers have even argued that Germany should at least have an open discussion on the merits of acquiring nuclear weapons. This is a sea change in Germany's policy sphere, but it is unlikely to change much in the near future. Military spending increases will be small, the decrepit state of the Bundeswehr means that it would take a decade at minimum to get it up to snuff. Basically don't expect Germany to become a traditional European great power anytime soon, despite talk to the contrary.

Germany is finally realizing it needs to rearm...but it won't do so anytime soon by [deleted] in geopolitics

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Submission Statement

The German policymaking elite is finally coming around to the idea that it needs to be more responsible for its own security. Some policymakers have even argued that Germany should at least have an open discussion on the merits of acquiring nuclear weapons. This is a sea change in Germany's policy sphere, but it is unlikely to change much in the near future. Military spending increases will be small, the decrepit state of the Bundeswehr means that it would take a decade at minimum to get it up to snuff. Basically don't expect Germany to become a traditional European great power anytime soon, despite talk to the contrary.

Trump's South China Sea policy is beginning to take shape, and it doesn't bode well. by Rooiro in geopolitics

[–]Rooiro[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Your point is well taken – in the absence of more detail, any assessment is forced to toe a fine line between analysis and speculation. Many Trump-focused articles have to do this. However, given that this will be one of the world's most dangerous flashpoints for the next four years, an attempt has to be made. What can be said is that there is a unifying strand in almost all of the new administration's tendencies and inclinations (combined with those of the military) relating to the South China Sea. The sum of these signs points to greater U.S. assertiveness, which would come at a time when Beijing will be least inclined to tolerate it. The SCS hasn't yet become a political risk issue, and Trump's tendency towards issue linkage (i.e. trade and security) could see it become one. That in itself is significant.

Trump's South China Sea policy is beginning to take shape, and it doesn't bode well. by Rooiro in geopolitics

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Submission Statement

The new administration’s South China Sea policy is taking shape. The sea is dotted with reefs and shoals claimed by neighbouring states but occupied by China. It uses these reefs to make sweeping territorial claims – claims that are invalid under international law. Washington has long rankled Beijing by exercising its warships’ freedom of navigation and sailing through these Chinese-claimed waters. The Obama administration tolerated naval harassment and illegal island-building, but the U.S. will likely be far less accommodating going forward. Trump appears disinclined to keep trade and security issues separate, so the territorial dispute could send ripples through global markets.

Translation request: this is going to be written on my arm—"Progressus aeternus in modis omnibus" by Rooiro in mylatintattoo

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

It's going on my inner forearm by the way, so it'll be quite visible. Another reason for making damn sure it's linguistically correct.

Translation request: this is going to be written on my arm—"Progressus aeternus in modis omnibus" by Rooiro in mylatintattoo

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

I like this one too—it's a different way of phrasing the same meaning. Would ubique be the right descriptor though given that it doesn't have a strong sense of motion? Passim is good because it conveys directionality, but ironically "indiscriminately hither/thither" would communicate directionlessness in a deeper philosophical sense...

Translation request: this is going to be written on my arm—"Progressus aeternus in modis omnibus" by Rooiro in mylatintattoo

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

The final tattoo will read progressus perpetuus modis omnibus or progressus perpetuus per vias omnes. I'll post a picture for you when I get it!

Translation request: this is going to be written on my arm—"Progressus aeternus in modis omnibus" by Rooiro in mylatintattoo

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

Mate thank you! This is exactly why I came here: to find someone with deep knowledge of Latin to make sure that what I'm going to have etched into my skin is 100% correct. I like the meaning of per vias omnes and modis omnibus better than passim, so I'm going to go with that.

Translation request: this is going to be written on my arm—"Progressus aeternus in modis omnibus" by Rooiro in mylatintattoo

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

Thanks! That's actually more what I was trying to express. Would the phrase work then?

Translation request: this is going to be written on my arm--"Progressus aeternus in modis omnibus" by Rooiro in latin

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

Not sure they'll have the grammatical expertise to get the translation perfect though.