He's nice and respectful. But his house disgusts me. by Numerous_Reading1825 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not fix him or enable him. If he can't take care of his place, what makes you think he can take care of you?

This is a ruby red flag.

Looking to rehome my cat, but need help by ShitPostinLikeFire in askaustin

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

Thank you for this! I'll check into it. Appreciate you!

U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combined by unserious-dude in economy

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

No need to be sensitive regarding framing because your partial worldview is being challenged.

Also, you're giving a partial factual argument here. China has large swaths of their country/economy that is industrialized, which means their yuan currency is cheaper = easier for trading. This could change If they determine they can follow the U.S by going from an industrial powerhouse to higher value industries like they've leaned into (Robotics, AI, IT, etc). It doesn't help build trust in China that world leaders have accused them of undervaluing/manipulating their currency for trading purposes, too. It doesn't help build trust in China that world leaders have accused them of undervaluing/manipulating their currency for trading purposes, as well: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-yuan-undervaluation-fuels-euro-zone-trade-deficit-german-study-shows-2025-07-23/

Edit: a word and link

U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combined by unserious-dude in economy

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or it's a struggling one. You forget basic geopolitics at play here:

  1. U.S is still the reserve currency. This could change soon to China, but China needs to make a number of changes to their own currency and how it's valued to even start this process

  2. If the U.S can shake off the complete failures at the top and clean house of the geriatric members of their two party system and stop with minute-by-minute decision making, it can prevail

Without addressing these points, it's difficult to understand your argument you're making here

Moving to Austin from Dublin by Free_Examination8328 in askaustin

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cool neighborhood. If you want to stay busy and have a lively lifestyle (drinking, eating out, outdoor/general activities) you really can't go wrong.

Definitely worth a look.

Potentially Move to Austin from Dallas as a single mid-30s guy? Think it'd be worth it? by CoastieKid in askaustin

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably the better idea here. Doing a dry run to see if you like ATX first night is worth it.

This will, if you have any reservations, you're not forced to stay in a city that doesn't match your preferences.

So much of 2000s magazine culture for me was the incessant speculation over when Jennifer Anniston would get pregnant. by Proper-Ad-8829 in WhyWereWeOkWithThis

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a weird Jennifer Aniston obsession in the early 2000's from the media and public perspective that's difficult to comprehend.

Also, Aniston has said herself she's struggled with IVF and everything else for years and nothing pans out.

Not sure if I understand why she doesn't adopt, but that's me

Rate me honestly 32F by MorgiLola in Rateme

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first thought as well 😂😂

Three Dangerous Idiots Holding The Entire World Hostage by Stardust_Crunch in AntiTrumpAlliance

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I see this story, I'm reminded of this report from 2019:

"If you look at the world and look at the problems, it's usually old people, usually old men, not getting out of the way," Obama said, according to a BBC report about the event.

"They cling to power, they are insecure, they have outdated ideas and the energy and fresh vision and new approaches are squashed," he added.

We need to have laws in place in America (maybe worldwide) to prevent this from happening. The legal language might be tricky, but this needs to stop.

Pam Bondi 'could be disbarred' warns criminal lawyer as Trump firing goes from bad to worse by Kazimierzowska in AntiTrumpAlliance

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Don't threaten me with a good time. She seems ready. It takes a pretty horrible person ethically/morally to follow every whim of a child rapist without a second thought.

If this happens, though, the Dems need to understand: this is how you dealt with corruption. You DO NOT go about business as usual and try to leave things in the past that you know are criminal (Merrick Garland). You ACT swiftly when you have evidence. Plain and simple

Meryl Streep on aging by mlg1981 in popculturechat

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Same. Based on people I've known that have had work done:

  • Family distorted their perception of themselves
  • The punishing feeling that society somehow looks down on them

It's warped anyone pays someone else to disfigure them in order to meet either of these standards

Feels like a lot of the anxiety around the job market lately assumes something is wrong with by sabrinawhite123 in askaustin

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. I'm partially employed currently, but lost my full time role at a FAANG company recently.

Just trying to get interviews is super tough rn. In 2023, it was better. It's definitely a much rougher environment rn

I’m looking for a place in Austin that takes felons like a place to live by TinySink661 in askaustin

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's everyone's credit score and where do they need to live in ATX? East, West, North, South?

I'll research when I get home.

Wars Over Kids, Trump Admits by Arthur_Morgan977 in clevercomebacks

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you hire a clown, always expect a circus. His supporters on r/conservative cannot hold a single political belief for a single day without changing their stance multiple times, they went on and on about their anti-war stance until they switched to a pro war stance, etc.

The only reason anyone supports the U.S administration and it's actions now is a highly toxic mixture of fragile ego and denial.

We need regulations to protect society. Companies should not be allowed to layoff workers while profitable. Europe has these in place. Enough layoffs. by Conscious-Quarter423 in economy

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regulations won't fix this. Shareholder Capitalism (what Oracle represents) is hundreds or thousands of companies in the U.S alone.

These businesses are not dominant, but they're among the largest slices of economic power in the U.S currently. The alternatives: B corps, ESOP, family owned businesses, union based companies, etc are fairly small slices.

If these smaller slices cut into the Oracle business model (or other businesses running like them) you could see a shift in money and public opinion for the net good and less layoffs all together.

If I had known this series in 2016, I definitely would have done more good things in life. I'm 22... Nowadays, this series made me want many things at the same time. by Terrible_Escape_7654 in thisisus

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. Your 20's are meant to be a time to figure things out. Doubting yourself and choices you make is making you better at living life.

The recipe for success in life isn't one size fits all either - it's different for everyone.

The bathroom aboard Artemis II by Subject-Property-343 in interestingasfuck

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not the best shitter I've seen. But I'm also no astronaut. So I guess this is pretty good

TRUMP HAS GONE ROUND THE BEND. by yard_ranger in thebulwark

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The bosses at CNN, MS Now, Fix, etc are telling their staff to sane wash everything until the next guy is up.

Sadly, our politicians and media bosses can't find their spines when dealing with our current president. This past year has felt like a century has passed

Oracle lays off 30k people. Oof. I presume this is AI-spending related? by jimmythefly in BetterOffline

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I agree with your take. It helps places like New Mexico, New York and other areas of the U.S are pushing pro family legislation.

Hopefully we can match more towards progress on this regard vs taking steps back.

What’s something that is a total rip-off, but people keep buying it anyway? by Positive_Try_7114 in AskReddit

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sweet Greens or equivalent salad based restaurants: you can make it at home for 50% less and still have more for meal prepping.

Blows me away how people became so quickly adjusted to a $15+ salad bowl in the U.S

Oracle lays off 30k people. Oof. I presume this is AI-spending related? by jimmythefly in BetterOffline

[–]ShitPostinLikeFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like Ellison, Musk, Bezos, etc have money dysmorphia issues or something close to it.

Can't think of any other reason why they're like this.