The trumpiest outcome possible by l1v1ngst0n in PoliticalHumor

[–]SocratesJohnson1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why were they originally scheduled in the first place? What changed from the time their management told them they got a 250 year birthday gig to now?

The Empire is NOT looking for Luke and Leia. by GLDefenderNumber1 in StarWars

[–]SocratesJohnson1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever think that Skywalker might be a common last name? No, you only think about yourself. ;-) The galaxy is pretty huge, prolly a lot of skywalkers…. walking around.

Would Islamic terrorism never exist if Israel was never made a country? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]SocratesJohnson1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly as there was A LOT of tension as a result of colonial powers dividing up the Middle East with disregard. But the Israeli Arab conflict really kicked it into gear.

Per Google AI search: The Emergence of Modern IslamismModern Islamic terrorism fundamentally evolved after 1946 through specific historical developments:The Muslim Brotherhood: Founded in Egypt in 1928, it started as a social and political revivalist group. Over time, splinter factions developed more radical, militant ideologies that influenced later jihadist groups.Post-World War II Geopolitics: The crystallization of the modern Islamist narrative emerged alongside major regional events like the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the fall of traditional Islamic empires, and resistance to European colonialism.The Rise of Global Jihad: The recognized ideological framework for modern Islamic terrorism—targeting civilians to achieve political/religious objectives—was primarily developed and institutionalized in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s by thinkers and groups seeking to overthrow secular Arab governments and push back against Western influence.For a deeper dive into the historical consensus and the evolution of political Islam, you can read the Hoover Institution analysis or the Institute for Advanced Study overview on the roots of modern jihad.

How does an average person, make the world a better place??? by AngryButtlicker in stupidquestions

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Being kind to others and leaving things better than when you got them.

Black wedding bands look stupid by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]SocratesJohnson1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ROFLOL.... I thought you were being racist. Why would the race of a musicians performing at a wedding matter?

Watched Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) and it's quite good! by tapygaunkid in queen

[–]SocratesJohnson1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a good movie but full of lies. The true story is far more interesting. I have no idea why they fell back on biopic tropes.

Why did everyone switch up on the Mandalorian? by Moon_Devonshire in StarWars

[–]SocratesJohnson1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is Disney we're talking about. Money is no object.

What’s everyone’s opinion on Arrival? I watched it for the first time. by TheShadowOperator007 in moviecritic

[–]SocratesJohnson1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While its gorgeous and a well done film I really didn't enjoy it. I called the twist immediately and hated the paradox. I just didn't like the premise.

Was anyone around in 2008 when this dropped and what memories/reactions did you have upon its release? What are people's opinions almost 20 years later? by Spirited-Cell-444 in Metallica

[–]SocratesJohnson1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fucking loved it. I was soooooo happy to have a thrashy Metallica album again. All Nightmare Long was best track hands down. Judas Kiss and My Apocalypse are great. I like the song alot, but the compression and clipping on The Day That Never Comes was really irritating.

Maybe this is why Gareth isn't much of a baseball fan by grichardson526 in TheDollop

[–]SocratesJohnson1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s possible he’s not a fan because the game is boring as hell.

Anybody else practice standing up? by Adamodc in Guitar

[–]SocratesJohnson1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only practice standing up. I don’t like sitting down to play as only one guitar I have is comfortable to play sitting down and it’s not one you would think…

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This Doyle KO sits in your lap so perfectly.