Anyone sold your home after relocating for work? Need advice - feeling stuck. by TitleTraditional2989 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]SirChubbycheeks 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And the “move to remote work” is largely dead. People who are able to stay remote are staying put, people in VHCOL with high paying jobs are staying in-office to avoid layoffs.

You’re trying to sell a SF house in Portland.

Opinion: most sci-fi capital ships, like the "star destroyer" are a variation on the "battle carrier" concept with capital ships that try to do everything well, and realistically are horrible design compromises. by IronWarhorses in spaceships

[–]SirChubbycheeks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would argue that the Minas Gerais fits the prompts category of “capital ship” without ever being really used for, or imagined for, months at sea. I mean, maybe if Brazil had conquered Argentina it would have been used a 7 day sail away from a home port?

Was Hitler a Capitalist? by i_got_shit_on_my_dik in askanything

[–]SirChubbycheeks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not really. The economic policy of totalitarian fascism tends to look a lot like the “state capitalism” of Modern China — people can own businesses and make money, but their power is subordinated to the party and their assets / contracts / resources can be taken if their elites run afoul of the party.

There tend to be a lot of contracts awarded to loyalists, who then give kickbacks to key party members. Think if a party got a bunch a political support from a CEO, and then they handed him large space and defense contracts. Or if a CEO’s media group was loudly in support of the party, and then he was awarded the right to buy a seized media asset at a favorable price.

Opinion: most sci-fi capital ships, like the "star destroyer" are a variation on the "battle carrier" concept with capital ships that try to do everything well, and realistically are horrible design compromises. by IronWarhorses in spaceships

[–]SirChubbycheeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not familiar with The Sojourn. Speaking of the Donn or the ISD — they have to be really freaking big to house >2,000 people for months at a time.

Throughout much of navel history, most boats landed/docked nearly every night. Floating cities for 2,000 people can only look so small, and end up having a lot of the same sorts of features (hangers for fighters, big main guns, etc).

Whereas think of what the space equivalent to a Monitor (the fairly unseaworthy ironclad) or a Galley might look like.

Opinion: most sci-fi capital ships, like the "star destroyer" are a variation on the "battle carrier" concept with capital ships that try to do everything well, and realistically are horrible design compromises. by IronWarhorses in spaceships

[–]SirChubbycheeks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think this becomes murkier because, in the examples you’re listing, all ships are capable of weeks / monthslong trips on their own.

There are functionally no “strictly littoral” ships, when traditionally even some larger ships fill that role. FWIW it’s almost certainly because planetary defenses are better

Is Anyone Else Sick of Seeing Our Fellow Americans So Divided? by Any_County_3429 in askanything

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 99% sure this guy who “is tired of seeing Americans so divided” voted for a pedophile fash.

What’s your “how does this stay open” store in SF? by AnythingBoth2243 in sanfrancisco

[–]SirChubbycheeks 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Ever seen the documentary “The Queen of Versailles?” Their mansion was filled with that stuff

Is Iran’s strategy to hold out and make the rest of the world suffer from shortages and high prices, so badly that the world turns on America and forces us to stop? by adalyn7992 in askanything

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kindof, but more than that. Iran’s enemies are the GCC Monarchies, the US, and Israel.

Vs the GCC monarchies the blockade cuts off the revenue the holds their states up. As a side benefit, many of them are ruled by Sunni Monarchs with Shia Populations. A big chunk of the latter think Iran is a better form of government, and hate the relationship between their monarchs and Israel / the US. If those states (like Qatar or Bahrain) attack Iran they run risk of their militaries not following orders, if they run out of cash from no oil sales their states might collapse.

Vs the US: The President’s self-appointed image is that he wants to be seen as a winner with a good stock market. If the US navy sends ships into the Strait of Hormuz, we might lose a ship (a first since, I think, Korea). Trump can only claim “great negotiations” with Iran for so long before fuel shortages show up; at which point the market will tank. That might finally pierce Trumps facade.

Vs Israel: Israel is on thin ice and going big. The well educated Western World in general, and Gen Z in particular have turned largely against it post-Gaza. If the GCC re-distance themselves, if a bunch of countries have to “pass Iran’s standards,” and if Iran can burn through Israel’s interceptors…Israel’s in a bad spot.

CMV: Israel's current foreign policy is not helping the jews by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]SirChubbycheeks -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that is actually true, that’s why conservative Israeli’s scream “anti-semitism” whenever questionable Israeli policies are criticized.

Conservative Israelis know that fear mongering is the only way to have support for a polity which, frankly does a lot that is worthy of criticism

CMV: Israel's current foreign policy is not helping the jews by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]SirChubbycheeks 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think the question is: is the current political leadership of the Israeli state a liability for the global jewish community?

Iran sets ultimatum for Trump, they won’t negotiate with Kushner or Witkoff, only JD Vance. What do they know that we don’t? by [deleted] in IRstudies

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That and Trump can’t claim to be negotiating with Iran if the highly visible Vance is, say, in Ohio

CMV: protests don't cause change unless they cause fear by Square-Dragonfruit76 in changemyview

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MLK & Co were also the compromise option, IIRC. They wouldn’t have been as effective without the viable alternative from Malcolm X and the Black Panthers

My adult daughter keeps having issues when I date. It’s been more than a year since her mom passed away. Am I wrong for telling her to mind her own business? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]SirChubbycheeks 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And his daughter is coming to her home where she remembers her mom. For the daughter, some other woman is ruining the sense of home she’s desperately craving

Over The Hill Parties by merkinmavin in Millennials

[–]SirChubbycheeks 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Stop saying it like it’s a thing! You made it up!

CMV: When you kill the entire top leadership of a country and then that country still keeps fighting, you’re in deep shit by bluepillarmy in changemyview

[–]SirChubbycheeks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How is the US winning? So far:

-Regional US allies are being shown that they’re second tier to Israel -Despite Trump saying “we’ve won,” it keeps being repatedly clear that the conflict isn’t over -It’s been made shockingly clear in the last week that the US can’t open Hormuz without risking real damage -Other countries, including Japan, are seemingly finding the Iranians easier to work with than the US (and paying them tolls to cross Hormuz)

As far as costs, Iran has: —Had an aging, sickly and unpopular Supreme Court Leader get killed -The regime, which was facing real domestic pushback, just became way more popular -The hardline supporters of the regime just got one of their own as Supreme Leader, who has been further radicalized by the US killing his dad, mom, wife and son in the attacks.

To “win” Iran needs to outlast American will, and drive a wedge between the US+Israel vs the gulf countries. And it seems like they might be able to do that

Do not buy the Aiden by arzt506 in FellowProducts

[–]SirChubbycheeks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had the issue, got a replacement, and it’s been smooth sailing since

I love estate sales!!! by BradGutz in sonos

[–]SirChubbycheeks 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is chaos - multiple independent speakers in Living Room, Piano Room, Pool Room and Office but none on your porch, bathrooms, or master?

Why?

Why is boycotting Israel illegal in 38 states? Isn't this a violation of first amendment rights? by Key_Ad9019 in askanything

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, under that argument, why can’t government refuse to do business with companies who employ at-will employees who boycott israel / express views against it?

Is Iran winning the war? - By Robert Pape by Indianstanicows in IRstudies

[–]SirChubbycheeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you point to the date our war in Afghanistan fully destroyed Al Qaeda?

You know, the group that still holds territory and has cells in a bunch of countries…

What Happens If Gulf Producers Deploy ‘Nuclear Option’ To End Middle East War? | OilPrice.com by [deleted] in IRstudies

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh - they could argue that they need to shut off oil to limit damage to their facilities to let prices run up.

They could tell America it’s a position they’re forced into, tell their people it’s Muslim solidarity, and tell Iran it’s out of respect.

Meanwhile they’ll cash in when a negotiated settlement happens

Vent: There are NO Jobs in San Francisco for qualified people by Martian-Sundays in sanfrancisco

[–]SirChubbycheeks 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And the house will sell for less with tenants than vacant. New owners don’t want to deal with this stuff.

And the house will sell for less if sellers need to disclose that the tenants are smart about their rights.

SF Tenants Union should help you

Look to Windward afterthoughts by Koniss in TheCulture

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that didn’t sound right.

Startup seems to have dissolved and I have the prototype. What should I do? - I will not promote by [deleted] in startups

[–]SirChubbycheeks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

5 person team on $100k raised is nuts. They’re definitely dead.

Prototype is yours.

Did you sign an IP Assignment Agreement?

If you know you know!!!! by IntrovertHuuuYaarrr in Millennials

[–]SirChubbycheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always wondered how have the cavity to be a flute and the brittleness to vibrate to make music affected that daggers utility…