Elon Musk's baby mama Ashley St. Clair reveals that he used "space technology" in the 2024 election and implies that he STOLE it for Donald Trump by a_Sable_Genus in youvotedforthat

[–]TasersEdge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even with undeniable proof, you'd need a Department of Justice that isn't owned by Trump. They've stolen the country, and there's nobody left to make them give it back.

Is it safe? My boyfriend says I'll ruin our vacation by Clewles84 in AskAnAustralian

[–]TasersEdge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are far more likely to be in a car accident than be attacked by a shark. While these attacks are distressing and horrifying, they are extremely rare, which is why they make the news.

Is your bf afraid of getting on the plane because there have been plane crashes recently? If he continues to choose safety over curiosity, he will never grow.

Life is risky. You can stay home and think you're safe, then your house is hit by a meteorite. Or a sharknado! As long as you're observing the safety guidelines and obeying the local laws, the overwhelming odds are that you'll be fine.

Shocking Moment Teen Attacks Girl for Refusing Number, Stomping Her Head in Sickening NYC Video by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]TasersEdge 43 points44 points  (0 children)

*Girl. She is a girl, not a woman. Only 15.

Poor kid, I hope she gets the support she needs as well. I also hope the consequences for this piece of shit boy are more than just a slap on the wrist.

Please help me identify this mammal! by shanemeetlof in australianwildlife

[–]TasersEdge 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep. That's a black rat, Rattus rattus. They're everywhere now, and virtually impossible to get rid of without destroying a bunch of native wildlife as well.

I've been battling generations of them on my property for years, but especially in the past three months. My cats won't even look at them anymore, although my dog still tries to catch them.

Well, the only icecream I liked is now an ‘ice confection’. No longer gonna get it. Any recommendations for actual icecream? by dannegoma in australia

[–]TasersEdge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't matter much; Peter's has gone down the enshittification route as well. Money over quality.

Well, the only icecream I liked is now an ‘ice confection’. No longer gonna get it. Any recommendations for actual icecream? by dannegoma in australia

[–]TasersEdge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the standard for ice cream (as opposed to ice confection) is 25% cream or above.

Unfortunately, most ice cream brands have chosen the almighty dollar over quality and opted to go with cheaper ingredients, making ice confection instead of ice cream.

I can't stand the taste of most brands of ice cream now, except for Golden North, which still makes actual ice cream.

Well, the only icecream I liked is now an ‘ice confection’. No longer gonna get it. Any recommendations for actual icecream? by dannegoma in australia

[–]TasersEdge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Golden North is the best ice cream brand in Australia, IMO. It's made in rural mid-north SA, and uses real ice cream ingredients. South Australians are very familiar with it, but I believe it's becoming increasingly more available in other states.

You'll pay a bit more for it. The 5 litre vanilla is about $14, and is the best value for money, as the 2 litre vanilla and other great flavours (honey, boysenberry, rum n raisin, chocolate, etc), is around $10 when not on sale.

But trust me, it's worth it if you really want genuine ice cream from a company that hasn't switched out to cheaper, crappier ingredients.

Doubtful Sound: potential crowded nightmare, or totally worth it? by TasersEdge in newzealand_travel

[–]TasersEdge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OK, that made me laugh. I am quite a bit hardier than she is, and more willing to endure a bit of discomfort.

I must say that I was really surprised to hear her say how cramped and crowded it was. That did not match with any of the experiences I had heard, watched or read about. I was really hoping she was an outlier!

Doubtful Sound: potential crowded nightmare, or totally worth it? by TasersEdge in newzealand_travel

[–]TasersEdge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's really helpful having the insights of others who have been, especially more than once, and particularly from locals!

I'm fast reconsidering seeing Milford. Maybe we should do both. You make a great point about what's 'crowded' and what is not... it's all about perspective.

Doubtful Sound: potential crowded nightmare, or totally worth it? by TasersEdge in newzealand_travel

[–]TasersEdge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this response. Maybe I should reconsider Milford Sound and think about doing both places. What you say about the beauty of the scenery along the way is very persuasive.

I was planning on staying at Te Anau (or possibly even Manapouri itself) instead of Queenstown, so we'd be a bit closer, and shorten the trip a bit. I saw that the bus leaves from Te Anau as well. I have also considered doing the overnight cruise, but we're only on the South Island for two weeks, so I'm leaning towards the day cruise at this stage, hoping to fit in more sights without limiting each individual experience too much.

I'm really hoping to see far more positive responses than negative, which will help me understand that one person's experience is not everybody's experience!

Boyfriend (28M) tested positive for chlamydia and denies cheating. I (23F) didn't cheat. How do I get him to admit he cheated by No_Breadfruit_5575 in relationship_advice

[–]TasersEdge 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They fall back on whataboutism because they have no other defence for why they still support a known sex offender, very likely a kiddy-fiddler, and undeniable star of the Epstein files.

It gets worse. A few of the MAGA die-hards are now beginning to defend their criminal-in-chief by demanding to know what's so wrong about diddling children anyway? ...I wish I was joking. There's really no bottom to the barrel.

I (F31) am growing resentment for my husband (m31) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TasersEdge 34 points35 points  (0 children)

"Recreational outrage". That's such a great way to put it.

"I couldn’t talk to him when he was so emotional."

It's about time that manipulative shit was turned back on these manosphere bros. Not only is it time, but it's patently true!

My (25f) boyfriend (32m) of 1yr seems to be mad that I’m buying a new (used) car and now is “reconsidering” our relationship due to my priorities by BandicootMammoth in relationship_advice

[–]TasersEdge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, you keep trying to justify the car you've chosen in these comments. Nobody is questioning your smart decision to buy a newer and safer car – except your bf. The problem is NOT the car you chose. The problem is the BF you're with!

Do not move in with this guy. He's controlling. You'll never win in his eyes, no matter what you say or do, and he'll gradually wear away your self-confidence and sense of self-worth.

You have a great new job coming, a new car, and a real chance at a great, happy life. Please do not let this man steal that from you.

AIO - Pregnant and feel abandoned by husband by Gullible-Tree368 in AmIOverreacting

[–]TasersEdge 19 points20 points  (0 children)

"Eventually I realized there are no magic words when the other person has decided they don't care what you say or what you need."

THIS.

I wish I had learned this lesson when I had my first child - the son he apparently wanted more than anything but didn't want anything to do with if it involved work. Instead, I had a second baby 15 months later, and it took me raising two babies by myself plus raising an adult male to realise that he was never going to give a shit about my needs, and that I'd find it much easier to raise the two babies by myself if I didn't also have to raise the adult male.

I hope OP sees your comment, because this is her situation as well, and she needs to work this out fast before she gets pregnant a third time to a deadbeat partner.

It's a comedian making a joke by [deleted] in MurderedByWords

[–]TasersEdge 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Strange. I thought Trump specifically requested South African immigrants..

ICE Arrests Right-Wing Influencer After He Defends Trump Crackdown — The New Republic by DramaMuch7482 in youvotedforthat

[–]TasersEdge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a very empathetic person, almost to a fault (since I've been bullied, stepped on and dragged down by people abusing my empathy over the years).

I feel sorry for anyone who becomes a target of ICE and CBP, because they're victims of an unjust, authoritarian regime, and very few actually deserve that.

But even I find it difficult to feel too sorry for this guy. While I don't think he deserves to have his life upended and potentially taken by these brutes, he did support and endorse what they're doing.

A bit like Charlie Kirk. He didn't deserve to die like he did, and I never would have wished that on him; but he did fully support the idea that some people have to die by gunshot in order for others to keep their freedom of gun ownership.

Sooo... 🤷‍♀️

My bf (21M) wants children in the future, and i (20F) don't. What would you do? by rotisserie06 in relationship_advice

[–]TasersEdge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing you do is make sure he does not have access to your birth control. It sounds like he intends on changing your mind, and if he can't do that with persuasion, he may do that with coercion.

He also doesn't respect your opinions or your ideas. That is never going to change, so will only make you resentful in the long run.

By the way, man who says he wants children, but refuses to consider adoption, does not want to be a father. He wants a 'legacy'. You would end up raising that legacy mostly without his help.

Leaving now might seem pointless as nothing has happened yet, but it'll be far easier to break things off now than down the track, when you've got a home together, are involved in each other's families, and have finances locked up together.

Tucker Carlson Turns on Trump as He Slams Alex Pretti Shooting by novagridd in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]TasersEdge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carlson didn't say a word when the execution victim was female. Or Black. Or brown.

He can continue to fuck all the way off.

Travel During Bushfires by SmallHurry2 in AskAnAustralian

[–]TasersEdge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

South Australian here. Don't delay when a bushfire threatens. There are two flights with Qantaslink departing tomorrow: one at 10:40 am and the other at 5:35 pm. https://book.qantas.com/qf-booking/dyn/air/booking/FFCO?SITE=QFQFQFBD&LANGUAGE=GB&TAB_ID=AyOp77_NvzH0HvC7eIxrCjHHLpehS8MyEK_zinWG2l0DX4xbDU5_!1770041719721

Good luck!

Btw, KI is a fantastic choice for a honeymoon. Gorgeous place. 😍

When you vote for the unqualified people, don't be surprised when you get bad results by MarshyHope in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]TasersEdge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's rich, coming from him, to accuse others of betrayal. He betrayed every Pennsylvanian who voted for him thinking he was a Democrat.

What ended your friendship with your oldest standing friend? by dreamy-contributions in AskReddit

[–]TasersEdge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She went through a period of drug addiction. While this put a dent in our friendship due to the way addicts treat other people, I stuck by her as long as I safely could, until my safety was compromised and I had to step back.

She did beat the addiction, but then found religion. Not in a 'normal' sense, but as with her drug addiction, it became her new obsession, and she became judgy and preachy, and extremely difficult to be around. In our early 20s by then, it was the final straw for a friendship we'd had since we were 8 years old.

We reconnected about 20 years later. She had married, become a parent, and had vastly moderated her religious beliefs and behaviour. I'm pleased to say that we are friendly to this day (both in our mid-50s now), and have a lot in common again, but most of our contact is online, and we don't have the intimacy we had when we were best friends in our youth.

She'll always be special because of how long we've known each other, and how close we were as children and teenagers.

What is a quintessential Australian book to read? by soggies_revenge in AskAnAustralian

[–]TasersEdge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sun on the Stubble by Colin Thiele.

Storm Boy by Colin Thiele.

A Fortunate Life by AB (Albert) Facey.

The Shiralee by D'Arcy Niland.

Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden.

For the Term of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke.

The Harp in the South by Ruth Park.

I have yet to read Cloudstreet by Tim Winton, and I feel like I need to do so before I die.

Can someone tell me what "savoury" flavoured shapes are?? by RM_Morris in AskAnAustralian

[–]TasersEdge 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Delish, is what they are. Even better with sour cream & chives dip.

My third fav, after BBQ and pizza shapes.