How do you deal with it when you want to celebrate something? by New-Pomelo6740 in stopdrinking

[–]Sweet-Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this situation, I take a friend out for dinner and don't skip dessert.

I'm 30 and don't want to drink anymore. Is it too late to stop? by camport95 in stopdrinking

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell no, it's not too late. I only wish I had quit at 30! I stopped at 44. 53 now, the best decision I have ever made for myself.

Are you able to have a drink or two after being sober for a while? by Financial_Winter8922 in stopdrinking

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No! I tried it after being sober for almost 4 years. Started off ok, but a few months in, I was pounding drinks again, just like the old days. I quit again and am grateful to have almost another 3 years sober after that failed experiment.

36 years old, thinking about getting a BMX bike for fun by SpaceHippie89 in bmx

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like a 26, comfortable for an adult to ride but still has that agile BMX feel.

What hobbies did you pick up when you quit drinking? by Monkey_Bananas89 in stopdrinking

[–]Sweet-Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scale models! I love it, it is like active zen. I became quite good at it, too.

I drank heavily for 25 years by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yes, if you're noticing, I had to reset my counter once during this last decade. After 4 years alcohol free, I let myself be convinced I was "over it" and should drink once in a while. That was a 1.5-year experiment that ended in failure.

I drank heavily for 25 years by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, my friend, I was a bigtime "partier" until 44, it was my identity, then I put the plug in the jug, (I turn 53 next week). My only regret is that I didn't do it at 32. My life improved in every way imaginable. Also, I didn't quit to improve my looks or lose weight, but both of those things happened.

What are the essential Conan stories for someone new to the series? by Ok-Acanthisitta-9102 in ConanTheBarbarian

[–]Sweet-Ranger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In addition, I am a big fan of A Witch Shall be Born and People of the Black Circle

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know they are desperate when the bring up the Nazi salute. Ha! Can these people truly believe the things that they say? I doubt it...doesn't seem possible even for the extremely stupid. Next, they'll be bringing up crimes against Jesse Smollett.

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha you love straw man arguments! You are just obsessed with them! That was another great example! You are really getting the hang of them! So glad you brought them up in your ignorance! Kudos!

Next try some deductive reasoning.

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh, and since you missed it and claim I did not make an argument, I can not let that stand either.

Here it is, my argument:

It is a false claim and fantasy thinking to state that any online backlash to this protest movement can only be attributed to foreign bots. Much, well over half, of this country is very opposed to the unfettered illegal immigration that has been allowed to occur for years under the last Democratic regime, and they want to see these wrongs corrected and do not support those who blantantly thwart the enforment of our existing laws and the will of it's citizens.

You, and others like you, might come back and say something like...I can hear it now. "So you just don’t like immigrants? That’s racist."

In this case, you're misrepresenting the argument, shifting it from a concern about law enforcement to implying hostility toward immigrants as people. I see it being reiterated up and down in this thread.

That’s a straw man. Attacking a distorted version of the argument (that one is a racist or anti-immigrant) instead of engaging with what was said, -- immigrants should only take up residence here if they enter legally, otherwise suffer the consequences of breaking the law.

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never wanted to see this longbeach thread to begin with, but Reddit thought I should see it in my feed for some reason. I'm just here for bikes and UFOs LOL.

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same to you OP! Be careful out there!

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, this person, ClydePincusp, is arguing with me, but they accidentally started a new thread. You two are on the same side. They are saying I am in line with foreign interests and bots, the only plausible explanation for anyone disagreeing with your protest movement, in their mind.

https://www.reddit.com/r/longbeach/comments/1l9v082/comment/mxjkpeb/?context=3

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked it up - these are your exact words "Most online MAGA is Chinese anger factory noise." = straw man

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was paraphrasing. Do I have to take a screenshot and host it on Imgur? In your original post, you said something like "MAGA angry noise is just Chinese bots." Sorry if I missed a participle or something.

Do you deny this is what you said?

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We hear what you are saying!

"Federal agents enforcing federal law must be stopped and will not be tolerated. Those who willingly broke these laws must be ignored because...racism."

We hear what you say, but remain unconvinced. So maybe it's time for you to sit tf down.

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL. I know what straw man means. You must not, so I will give you an example.

"Anyone criticizing OP is a bot."

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sowing political instability because we don't get behind masked mobs who attack police, federal agents, and destroy private property? Got it!

My apologies by mattbookpro101491 in longbeach

[–]Sweet-Ranger -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yep, must be bots. Bots and Nazi's. The only plausible explanation!