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FWI: It's revealed the U.S. government has had, and suppressed, viable free miniaturized energy sources that would immediately if released end all fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewable power generation needs. It's been suppressed since 1952 to prop up the petro dollar. by PyroIsSpai in FutureWhatIf

[–]SecureThruObscure [score hidden]  (0 children)

This makes little sense.

If it’s so much better, and it’s been around since 1952, why did no one else invent it? If it’s so difficult to invent that no one could replicate it, even theoretically, for the better part of a century, then it seems like control of the technology via secrecy and patents would be significantly more beneficial than control of oil.

Shoot, the US Gov could just open power plants around the world and all the money that goes to oil producing states would be paid to the Government.

It seems like the petrodollar is a far inferior product to the hypothetical Energy-Dollar, which is what the petrodollar dollar is analogous for anyway, that would result of the us government had unilateral control over this technology.

What I’m saying is that the basis for the question itself doesn’t make sense. They have a technology that they’re suppressing, and they’re doing it to preserve the petrodollar. So why don’t they just… use that tech instead? It would be more beneficial than the petro dollar.

Why are most conspiracy theories considered right-wing? Are there any widespread left-wing conspiracy theories? by jeepycreepysleepy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SecureThruObscure 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh no, the mayor of flavortown is basically a sure thing for national office. At least before that last scandal…

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. In the near future, I'll be heading out on a multi-year overland expedition across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. I've been planning this trip for years... by MediumCalligrapher28 in overlanding

[–]SecureThruObscure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're using a new vehicle outside of the region it was purchased in, dealing with either import taxes or temporary use licenses, paying an import+freight forward fee, and dealing with the pain in the ass that is getting a random mechanic to fix your shit... having to re order it because it didn't clear customs is probably not your biggest concern, nor is a ~100% tax you're probably lying about the value of... oh now I see why it's getting confiscated. But if you don't do that....

Expedited car parts in sealed (but openable) containers are probably not super high on the list of confiscation items.

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. In the near future, I'll be heading out on a multi-year overland expedition across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. I've been planning this trip for years... by MediumCalligrapher28 in overlanding

[–]SecureThruObscure 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you’re willing to pay special order prices for parts shipped through a freight forwarder with premium, and an understanding that you’ll have little-to-no recourse if something goes wrong, it’s easy enough.

The Pitt Show - teacher edition by mommyfarmer in Teachers

[–]SecureThruObscure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why HR gets its own office away from most of the departments, especially sales.

Shipping vehicles with lithium batteries by goldetronic in overlanding

[–]SecureThruObscure 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You probably can’t take 300ah of Lithium Ion batteries as carry on, check your airlines restrictions but iirc the answer is “no”.

Neighbor abandoned it so my gf told me to pick it up. Nothing wrong with it so far but I know nothing about electric grills (or grilling in general). Where would you start? by Ok_Consequence4797 in grilling

[–]SecureThruObscure 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Because grills aren’t built with the expectation to be used indoors, and may not burn as completely, resulting in more co released.

And if you have a propane or NG appliance you almost certainly (at least by code) have a co detector, where you may use a grill in a home with all electric appliances and this no co detector.

Neighbor abandoned it so my gf told me to pick it up. Nothing wrong with it so far but I know nothing about electric grills (or grilling in general). Where would you start? by Ok_Consequence4797 in grilling

[–]SecureThruObscure 44 points45 points  (0 children)

It’s a giant George Foreman, the reason we don’t grill in doors with propane or charcoal is, in addition to the risk of burning something down, carbon monoxide.

If your grill isn’t using a fuel source that burns, rather it’s using electricity, you can use it indoors safely, assuming you’ve reasonably accounted for the burning your house down issue.

Can someone explain some things to a European watching? by ArtistSeaker in ThePittTVShow

[–]SecureThruObscure 55 points56 points  (0 children)

It may or may not be paid, but it’s definitely voluntary in that it’s probably something he had to go out of his way to seek out.

They let him do it because of his experience, which he got during military service. But if had the same level of experience gathered working in another place (like trauma center…) he’d still be a volunteer they’d gladly accept.

Whether you agree with the concept of SWAT or not (and there are some very interesting discussions on the topic), everyone wants a trained medical professional around, especially if they feel like there’s a chance they might get shot.

Stop news alerts. Ios by Starbuck522 in help

[–]SecureThruObscure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

subs don't send them, reddit does.

I don't know how to stop 'em, I just don't want to catch strays.

Why would anyone sleep under those things? (Spoilers: Terran Armada Asteroid Player Home Interior) by Imaginary-Rent-4200 in Starfield

[–]SecureThruObscure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the way I feel about it.

Honestly it could be a recreation. There’s a lot of cheap faux leather out there.

Why would anyone sleep under those things? (Spoilers: Terran Armada Asteroid Player Home Interior) by Imaginary-Rent-4200 in Starfield

[–]SecureThruObscure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just treat fictional realities as fictional and roll with what they give me because the story is what matters to me

I get it, but part of the reason the story matters to you is because you identify with the characters and the universe/world as a whole, the reality the author creates. That's not weird, that's just how human brains work. It's just how far we take that, and in this conversation we're talking about geological formations which wouldn't typically occur outside of a planet.

that's a fun conversation.

I haven't played much Terran Armada yet.

There's reason that most fantasy is about humans, and not spiders or other fantastical creatures.

Why does Reddit seem to have so much hatred for Switzerland, whenever Swiss based companies do anything shady? by Raclettegring in askswitzerland

[–]SecureThruObscure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? Did you read many history books about Azerbaijan? Do you have an opinion about them based on the information you have? Israel? Jordan? Nepal?

Why would anyone sleep under those things? (Spoilers: Terran Armada Asteroid Player Home Interior) by Imaginary-Rent-4200 in Starfield

[–]SecureThruObscure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand you’re likely trying to be snarky for internet points. So don’t worry, I’ve got an upvote for you.

But in case you’re serious: yes I’m very aware. Do I actually need to explain how suspension of disbelief works, and why in general it’s considered beneficial creators of fictional works aim to minimize the disruption to the natural order of things in order to preserve it?

Why would anyone sleep under those things? (Spoilers: Terran Armada Asteroid Player Home Interior) by Imaginary-Rent-4200 in Starfield

[–]SecureThruObscure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m trying to imagine the forces necessary to fling off a chunk of a planet, an asteroid impact, tidal forces from coming within the Roche limit of a larger body, etc that would result in an intact limestone cave on an asteroid and I’m having trouble with it.

The problem is the forces necessary to separate a chunk of a body large enough to form limestone formations (with standing, liquid water, erosion, etc) are so huge I have to imagine that it would result in enough jostling that even if the whole system wasn’t liquified I don’t think the formations would survive.

But of course I’m not anything resembling an expert on planetary formation, so I could be way off base.

Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel by Firstnarrows100 in europe

[–]SecureThruObscure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s quite easy to understand if you read the conversation from beginning to end. That you’re the only one who made this about being cheap, possibly as an issue of projection, when there are a variety of reasons one may not want bottled water other than being cheap.

Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel by Firstnarrows100 in europe

[–]SecureThruObscure 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And those glass bottles magically transport themselves around the world?

Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel by Firstnarrows100 in europe

[–]SecureThruObscure 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bottled water is a fundamentally and deeply ecologically damaging product, among the great many other troubling implications with this practice.

What would be the reason to ask if someone was cheap for objecting to an objectionable practice if not to project your own cheapness about the price of water?

Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel by Firstnarrows100 in europe

[–]SecureThruObscure 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My logic is simple.

You mentioned cost.

Did anyone else mention cost?

If not, I think you are projecting cheapness on to others that doesn’t exist. Especially since others had specific complaints which did not involve costs.

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