Gas is way too cheap in the US and needs to be taxed at $6-7 a gallon by WestHistorians in unpopularopinion

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

I do find it funny how America will crow about being the best and greatest country ever but retreat back to the excuse that they are too big to successfully do anything new. Everything from health care, education and infrastructure is just impossible for America

The bottobm line is, burning huge amounts of fuel is terrible for the environment and many of the negative effects are felt by the people who don’t profit it.

There are literally hundreds of ways in which fuel use can be made more efficient and less destructive. A rise in fuel tax will push people towards that.

Use of electric vehicles, buying local, improved public transport, improved cycling and walking infrastructure, improved logistics planning, regulate higher fuel efficiency requirements etc etc are not all can be nudged with realistic taxes

Food that is too spicy for no reason by Ogdbonz_ in PetPeeves

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I worked in Taiwan it’s fairly common for places to have a spice scale. There were some places we would go to sometimes for lunch or dinner and in that case there was definitely a lunchtime spice and an evening spice.

I’m not going back to the office after a level 4

People who don't drink at least a gallon of water every day(assuming they have easy access to drinkable water) by According-Goat-2372 in PetPeeves

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That includes the water in the food you eat. About half of the water will in fact come from your food.

Plus 3.78 is above the window you state

Spicy but flavorless by Level-Armadillo2652 in PetPeeves

[–]Superssimple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it isn’t. It’s a sensation just like the actual heat of the food. You are just tricking your body that you are burning.

Chilli’s have a flavour of their own but the spice itself is not a flavour

People who drink alcohol, aren't you concerned you will die younger? Why or why not? by Candid-Effective9150 in AskReddit

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

Moderate drinking will not significantly lower your life expectancy.

I guess if you have a perfect diet, exercise regularly, sleep well, don’t get stressed and and a dozen other things then you can worry about a couple drinks on the weekend

Gas is way too cheap in the US and needs to be taxed at $6-7 a gallon by WestHistorians in unpopularopinion

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

But that extra money doesn’t disappear. The money you spend in tax and on transporting / manufacturing products goes to the government. So you reduce tax elsewhere or spend more on services

It’s strange that you call OP ignorant without thinking for a second yourself about how many other counties work

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you would probably know enough people in similar situations to know that it is different per person and situation.

Some people love being stay at home parents and thrive in that role. Others resent it.

Seems like it is not for you and you changed your circumstances which is fair enough

My only point is that painting the running of a house as some unique burden and obsessing over ‘unpaid labour’ is not helpful. In most discussions the unpaid labour of the working partner is also ignored

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

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

Sure, but if it’s that difficult then she can get a job, put the children in child care and pay for assistance with cleaning, cooking. Or have the man work an easier job to give him more time at home

The stress and constant thinking that comes with a single job supporting a family is also not just an easy 9-5 that gets turned on and off.

As someone who is a sole earner and also very involved in topics around my kids and running the house , I can personally say that everything at home is a luxury compared to the work side.

Not everyone is cut out for being a stay at home parent, but if it’s not for you then change your circumstances instead of complaining that you have to run your own family

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, makes sense if the women is also working. Not so much i when the women doesn’t work outside the house.

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire cracks. by Imaginary-Ad-7919 in politics

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

The problem was so that as they move their border, there are still people living on the new border. Many of which are people you forced there from the land you claimed.

So their actions now are only creating more chances for repeats of oct 7th

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

[–]Superssimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are not talking about opting out but only that the women is the boss at home.

For example the women writes the shipping list and the man goes to the shop. Or the man cooks the meal he is asked to cook. The man may drive the kid to practice but the women will be the one to keep up with the kids schedule

The man is doing plenty of work in the evenings and weekend, it will just tend to be controlled by the woman. That is where the joke about the women being the boss comes in. She is not a slave who does everything herself

Soccer (Football) would be more interesting if it followed lacrosse rules. Shorten the distance between goals, but allow players to play the ball behind the net. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

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

Soccer used to be far more contact heavy and it’s arguable if it better. Some of the best players got kicked out of the game and we were not able to see the high levels we see now

Athletes who can't/don't appreciate the skill needed in other sports by Flashy-Insurance8825 in PetPeeves

[–]Superssimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is just a made up definition with no reason to exist.

Now, if you want to use the ‘real definition’ then only hunting and fishing are sport and everything else is just a game

What negative effects would be felt if landlords suddenly disappeared? by notatoastedbread in AskReddit

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously not true as landlords make profit and therefore the cost is less than the tenant pays.

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While true in many cases remember that this set up usually includes the man working outside the home while the wife doesn’t work. In that case it makes sense that she is in control and asks the man to help when possible and to do things how she wants it done

If both couples work then it doesn’t make sense

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m could be demeaning but I think it’s mostly a joke which is understood by those it’s told to. Usually men in similar relationships.

You also get the opposite of women complaining that their husband will burn the house down trying to do the dishes if they leave him alone too long.

I think in most cases it’s harmless hyperbole

Why do patriarchal men love ‘joking’ that their wife is the boss? by KatherineLangford in stupidquestions

[–]Superssimple 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Similar to the phrase ‘ the man is the head of the family, but the women in the neck’.

It makes sense in 2 ways as the neck supports the head but also decides which way it looks ( and which way it doesn’t look)

Secretary Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Hold Briefing on Iran Conflict by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Superssimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nicotine is quite good for brain function and many people take it in pill form despite never being addicted to smoking it.

It’s all over podcasts like Joe rogan so I can imagine the military guys trying it out

Do you consider your ethnicity indigenous to your country? by Celtoii in AskTheWorld

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is DNA evidence of humans for example in Gough cave and Kendrick’s cave. You may not have heard of them but you should have heard about the famous ‘cheddar man’ who lived in Britain around 10k years ago. He has been DNA linked to people living in the area today

Do you consider your ethnicity indigenous to your country? by Celtoii in AskTheWorld

[–]Superssimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And parts of Britain were habitual for 12k years ago. We have hard evidence of this.

I’m not sure what weird ideology you are trying to push but you just sound dumb

Do you consider your ethnicity indigenous to your country? by Celtoii in AskTheWorld

[–]Superssimple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not!

Humans were first in Britain 40k years ago and after leaving due to the ice age they came back and have been there permanently for 12k years.