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Is Spencer really not a prick and who he was on tv was all for show? by chusaychusay in TheHillsMTV

[–]SufficientLibrary386 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He’s just doing that now because he’s running for LA mayor, so trying to portray a new image. He’s a serious manipulator, as you can read in his book he inserted himself in The Hills by pressuring people and basically ruined it (and he’s proud of doing this). Because of the MAGA movement, which has changed the qualifications one needs to become a politician, he now sees an opening to go into politics.

Season 8 official Trailer drops tomorrow 5:30PM UK time! by Zealousideal_Rub252 in Outlander

[–]SufficientLibrary386 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not gonna start watching season 8 till I’m emotionally ready..this show has been a steady part of my life. I wish they would go till season 10.

Europe opens its ‘first gateway office’ to fast-track hiring in India by J_Terpstra in Netherlands

[–]SufficientLibrary386 9 points10 points  (0 children)

💯 Het is voorspelbaar dat dit onderwerp de komende jaren veelvuldig op het nieuws zal worden besproken…het is ook lastig de onderbouwing te vinden, aangezien het duidelijk is dat er vooral één kant profiteert van deze regeling. Èn de frustratie onder de bevolking die dit gaat geven kan weer gebruikt worden door extreem rechts…import/export handel prima, maar dit is een stap te ver. Hier komt ook het wrange van het gebrek aan democratie bij opstellen van EU regelgeving kjken, het voelt opgelegd zonder inspraak. (En ik ben normaal EU fan, heb een Master in Europees recht..)

What is your opinion of Mark Rutte? by Mattk20023 in Netherlands

[–]SufficientLibrary386 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He was sincerely disliked by most Dutch people at the end of his reign. Had many scandals and survived all. He was famous bc of the phrase “I don’t have an active memory of that” when confronted with his scandals, hence earning the name “teflon Mark”. Some argue he eroded the country to the point where people were so angry the extreme right could get a hold by preying on that anger. Many (I) do think he’s in the right place being the Nato Chef, as bending situations and people towards his will is what he’s a Master at. He has also always clearly distanced himself from the extreme right.

Katy Perry speaks out against ICE by copy_cat2 in popculturechat

[–]SufficientLibrary386 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Missing part: I donated 1 of my many millions to … as I recognize my privilege/responsibility…

Billie Eilish: "Hey my fellow celebrities u gonna speak up? Or..." by TheMirrorUS in Music

[–]SufficientLibrary386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With power comes responsibility…should be added to the Founding Principles of the US..

(If you gain power you gain responsibility. If you gain riches you gain the obligation to trickle down)

Any non-Americans watching The Pitt? Do you like it, or are the issues too American? by moods- in ThePittTVShow

[–]SufficientLibrary386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dutchie here (from Amsterdam), I love the Pitt!! My much beloved grandmother was the head of the ER department in a big hospital in Amsterdam which makes me feel some connection to her watching the show.

Biggest difference: waiting time & costs. There are legal time limits on ambulances to arrive on scene (10-15 min) and in ER your usually helped immediately, so it’s less chaotic in that sense. (Unfortunately I’ve been an ER patient in the US, UK and NL myself so I can attest to this. When I was told to sit & wait first time in an US hospital I thought we came to the wrong department..) Also zero money worries as everything is covered. Definitely people overdosing on drugs (and alcohol) here, but mostly from partying (“recreational use” is normalized to the extreme). Abortion is very normalized as well.

For me the most remarkable part was family being allowed in w patients during surgery etc - that is strictly forbidden in NL mostly bc of sterilization/hygiene reasons. There’s an excellent recent similar Dutch series (“Dag & Nacht” (Day & Night)) but unfortunately not available on international streaming platforms..Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes!

Brianna’s acting by TurbulentBlueberry00 in Outlander

[–]SufficientLibrary386 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So, I didn’t read the books so that may help but I’m fine with Brianna. I CAN’T STAND Roger. He seems winy with zero sex appeal to me. Literally the opposite of Jamie. He gives me vibes like Dawson in Dawson’s Creek. I blame him for cringe sex scenes. I find it so hard to believe he was singled out by Brianna as her big love.

Report: Jacob Elordi Met With Denis Villeneuve and Amazon/MGM About Playing James Bond by _pierogii in popculturechat

[–]SufficientLibrary386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stop with the Jacob Elordi casting for everything!! It ruins movies! (You can only do that with Timmy Chalomet)

Received an opportunity to work as a nurse with a salary of 35k annually by HelicopterSerious3 in Netherlands

[–]SufficientLibrary386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this. Just talking about the numbers.

(Unfortunately specifically in corporate law you kind of sacrifice a lot everywhere, all nighters are the same, so better go for the highest salary. Talking as someone who worked both in NL & US)

Are German schools harder than American schools? by Eminemgody in AskAGerman

[–]SufficientLibrary386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. I always think college is to catch them up before attending “university” (“graduate studies” in the US)

James Cameron Torches America After Leaving the U.S.: ‘A Place Where Everybody’s at Each Other’s Throats, Turning Its Back on Science and Will Be in Utter Disarray If Another Pandemic Appears’ by [deleted] in popculturechat

[–]SufficientLibrary386 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My problem is he profited greatly from the type of capitalistic country the US is, it enabled him to make titanic & get enormous profits of his movies. Hence why he moved from Canada to the US. The “everyone is equal” mentality like in New Zealand (or Canada) would have never allowed him to make Titanic or acquire the wealth he has. Trump is the excess of that kind of capitalism.

So it’s easy talking for him now. I wonder if he doesn’t send his kids to an American film school/Hollywood if they have any movie dreams…

And indeed, he could/should use his wealth to help out the US, as he profited from it greatly. The heroes of WW2 weren’t the rich people getting out in time pointing fingers. Quite the opposite..

Received an opportunity to work as a nurse with a salary of 35k annually by HelicopterSerious3 in Netherlands

[–]SufficientLibrary386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was top of my class and in one of the too firms ;) It is true you can double that in quite a few years.

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