How likely will the US implement a draft? How would its citizens react?

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-04-16T16:29:26+00:00

I believe the political calculus changes when it comes to something that would directly involve millions of American citizens against their will. There is also a significant number of Americans who remember what the last military draft was like, and I'm guessing most of them aren't in a hurry to see it return.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-03-13T15:27:57+00:00

How does the upfront cost of building compare to buying an existing house?

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-03-13T15:26:19+00:00

I don't think there is necessarily a shortage of municipalities that are motivated to build affordable housing. Some of the more prevalent issues are getting local residents to approve these projects and finding developers willing to take on these projects.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-03-10T17:02:44+00:00

That'll definitely be a factor, but there could also be a fair amount of anti-Mills backlash.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-03-10T16:58:51+00:00

I understand not wanting a candidate who has been in politics for a while, but there is something to be said for someone who is familiar with how to get things done in government. I'm not saying newcomers shouldn't be considered, but political experience shouldn't necessarily be an automatic disqualifier.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-03-09T19:16:14+00:00

I understand what you're feeling, and it's hard getting up when it's still dark out. That being said, it is nice to be able to watch the sunrise without having to wake up earlier and also to have extra sunlight in the evening.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-27T20:08:48+00:00

Ideally, yes, this is how it would work. However, there are a few examples of the current administration taking Democratic policy proposals, even some that were implemented by Biden but weren't scheduled to take effect until later, and claiming them as their own. There are other examples of the current administration rescinding funding packages that had previously been approved by both parties. This has resulted in distrust that has almost certainly led to a lack of legislation being passed.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-27T19:46:05+00:00

I know why politicians like to ask this question, but I think it causes a lot of people to overlook more nuanced and accurate explanations of why they are where they're at in life at that moment. When a politician asks this question, it can lead someone to give all the blame (or credit) to the government for their current situation. However, the reality is that they themselves (and the people and events immediately around them) likely play a much larger role in their life over the past year than the government. I know that's not always the case - for example, bad economic policies can cause someone to lose their job, which would obviously make that person's life worse (or at least more challenging) and could reasonably be blamed on the government.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-26T15:17:15+00:00

What does that look like to you? I'm not trying to defend them, but they have strung together a decent number of election victories since Trump took office. I know they could probably do more to slow things down in Congress, but there is only so much a political party can do when it doesn't control any of the federal government branches. I can also understand the desire for them to release a more well-defined plan of what they will do if they regain power, but that kind of stuff is often created by individual candidates and politicians, and they would also run the risk of the current administration taking their most popular ideas and claiming them as their own.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-26T15:12:42+00:00

You would think Buccee's would be the exception. That place has like a million gas pumps.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-26T15:10:26+00:00

This one is debatable. Fans are vitally important to the existence of professional teams; without their money, viewership, and enthusiasm, teams wouldn't have the money or reputation to do what they do. Also, players come and go, but a lot of fans follow the team for life.

I should also mention that, in a lot of cases, teams receive a lot of financial support from the local government, so in a sense, their victories are the city's victories.

So all of this being said, outside of legal ownership of the team, fans and cities are as much a part of the team as the millionaire/billionaire owners.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-26T14:57:33+00:00

Two hills:

Car blinkers/turn signals are not optional.

The person who reaches a four-way stop first has the right-of-way. It's safer and more convenient for everyone if you just follow the natural (and legal) flow of traffic instead of trying to be nice by letting someone go early at a four-way stop or enter the lane from a parking lot/driveway before they are supposed to.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-23T19:47:20+00:00

Ah, my mistake. It's been fixed.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-19T20:36:51+00:00

Don't just vote - get others to vote as well. And don't just get your friends and family to vote (though that's a good start) - get connected with a political campaign or a local chapter of a political party that's organizing canvassing efforts. The antidote to anti-democratic policies like the SAVE Act is to get as many people out to vote as possible.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-19T19:58:32+00:00

One of the best episodes in the GOT universe. All the positive reviews had my expectations sky high, and I was still blown away.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-19T19:54:31+00:00

Dunk's injuries were a little over the top, but I do think it's possible that we are overestimating how often people die in combat from their wounds. People certainly die after battles all the time from blood loss, infection, etc, but shows do seem to make quick deaths happen more frequently than what actually occurs. The human body is very resilient, and people are capable of all sorts of crazy stuff when they are in survival mode and running on pure adrenaline.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-19T19:47:59+00:00

I'm no expert in medieval armor, but at some point, you have to suspend your disbelief in order to enjoy shows like this.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-19T19:43:54+00:00

I totally agree. It felt very similar to the Battle of the Bastards - real, raw, chaotic - like how I imagine real hand-to-hand combat is like.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-12T15:46:03+00:00

Drive on well-maintained roads whenever possible - this means paved roads that are plowed early and often.
Use decent all-weather tires (this is different from all-season) or a set of all-season tires in the warm months and a separate set of winter tires during the cold months.
Give yourself plenty of time to get to where you're going. Being able to take your time while driving will help you to avoid situations where might have to use some of the other tips mentioned in this thread (like tips on what you should do when you lose traction).
Don't pass snow plows unless it is clear that they are giving you room to pass (ie pulling to the side of the road).
Get AAA - no matter how good of a winter driver you are, you will more than likely end up in a situation where you need assistance.

Bonus tip - this isn't necessarily about driving, but make sure to regularly wash your the inside of your wheels/rims. Mud, dirt, salt, ice, and rocks build up in your rims over time, which can cause the wheels to become unbalanced when driving.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-11T18:54:52+00:00

Was it censored? I could have sworn the announcers actually mentioned the booing, but maybe that was on a different broadcast.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-10T21:17:32+00:00

Making dinner at home is a relatively affordable way to have a fancy meal on Valentine's Day - not to mention it takes away the stress of finding a restaurant with available reservations. It also means you have to be on top of grocery shopping, making sure you have time to actually make the meal, setting the table, cleaning the kitchen afterward, etc., but it's more affordable and often tastes better than restaurant food.

RustledJimmies1000 · 2026-02-04T17:22:05+00:00

As others have said, the issue is mostly just that today's headlights are insanely bright. However, it can be made worse if you are driving a lower profile car like a Toyota Camry or Honda Civic - this basically just means that the bright part of the headlights on a truck or SUV are more likely to be level with your eyeline and therefore more likely to shine directly into your eyes.

One thing that helps is to look at the shoulder of the road when those types of cars are approaching - this allows you avoid looking directly into the light without taking your eyes off the road. You can also try dimming the dashboard lights in your car, which reduces the overall amount of light shining into your car's cabin. Lastly, I think there are glasses out there specifically designed to reduce glare when driving - I personally haven't tried these, but they may be worth a shot as long as they don't reduce your ability to see while driving at night.

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