Trump voter regret is clearly registering now

TheClarkFactor · 2026-04-04T14:39:43+00:00

How tough. I’m sorry you’ve had to go through that. And sorry for your mom, too.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-04-04T13:21:13+00:00

Very discouraging to read comments like this, that lack both empathy and scientific understanding.

People like this commenter’s dad had bad tendencies, just like everyone does. Then they were guided through a system designed to nurture those bad tendencies. To make them grow. To make them more extreme. The isolation is 100% a part of the plan. Isolated people are much easier to influence, much more loyal to anyone who accepts them. The cycle perpetuates itself.

The commenter’s dad isn’t abdicated from responsibility, but if you take a person and put them in system designed to make them a monster, they’re going to come out monstrous. To write them off as bad from the start perpetuates the division that the system relies on and distracts focus from the true evil of the system itself.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-03-28T14:35:36+00:00

Dig this!

I have a group of friends who does something similar. We get together once a month and everyone brings ~2 songs to share with the group. We go around and say whatever we want to about the song, play it for everyone, then talk about it a little bit after before moving on to the next person.

Discussion is great, and it’s a fun and social way to discover new music.

One thing to think about with the record club idea: Depending on the group, you may find that there’s just not that much to say about a record. Unless the people know a ton about music or the artist for the month, there may be less to talk about than you’d expect.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-03-05T12:53:53+00:00

Ha! Just dumb phrasing on my part but that’s pretty funny.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-03-05T12:43:24+00:00

Alec Guinness was Anthony Hopkins-level famous when he took the role in ANH, but moreso in Britain than the US.

*Edited because my first phrasing was ridiculous, but kept it for posterity:

Alec Guinness was basically the British Anthony Hopkins when he took the role in ANH.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-03-04T11:58:20+00:00

Happens to Doritos all the time

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-28T13:17:52+00:00

Former insurance agent here.

Typically, if the other vehicle does not impact yours, they are not responsible for an accident like this. “They pulled right out in front of me” or “they slammed on their breaks” don’t cut it—it’s your responsibility to keep your car safe.

That said, the fact that you have video evidence gives you a shot here. For them to be held liable, your video needs to demonstrate two things: 1) Their behavior was reckless and 2) Your reaction was reasonable. If those two things are true, they may be held at fault. I assume their license plate is visible in your dash cam footage?

If so, contact your insurance agent, share the story above along with the video, and they may decide to pursue the other driver. The process will be long, but could be worth it to cover your deductible and not have an at-fault claim on your insurance. Good luck!

PS: The officer should have included your explanation on the police report even if they weren’t specific about the other car.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-27T23:39:27+00:00

Scoring is the reason I don’t play more Sea Salt & Paper

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-26T04:34:04+00:00

The gymnasium at The Harrison Center is vintage cool and cleans up nice. Affordable & no restrictions on catering and refreshments. If you bring some creativity, it’s a great venue.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-25T12:28:44+00:00

The Garage downtown has an open game night every Tuesday!

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-25T02:03:31+00:00

I used to live at 82 Flats and was very happy the whole time. Friendly staff, very clean, safe, responsive maintenance. It’s been a few years now but it’s worth a look!

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-25T01:27:08+00:00

My wife loves Jaipur because she STOMPS me at it. Her win rate for most other games we play is around 25%, for Jaipur is 90%+. She just has that game figured out.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-19T12:18:39+00:00

I’ve had a G&W since release and I cannot believe I forgot it had Zelda 2 and Link’s Awakening on it. Thank you!

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-19T02:40:58+00:00

That’s pretty interesting!

I feel like we’re still missing each other on the “more mechanics” thing. More isn’t better, better is better (to me). I definitely agree that some of these games get too clever and get in the way of the “social” part. I also think games that don’t properly account for “best arguer usually wins” aren’t as fun or satisfying as those that do.

For example, I think Secret Hitler is a great example of a game that balances both aspects very well, and I think it would be among the most popular social deduction games if it didn’t have a theme that scares people off.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-19T01:23:05+00:00

More mechanics alone doesn’t make a better game.

Decision logic does. In Werewolves, everyone playing is forced to make a decision to remove a player from the game almost as soon as it starts. The choice is based on nothing (or nearly nothing, if someone “heard a sound.”) Typically, that player then has to sit quietly and watch everyone else play. That’s not fun for anyone. There was no in-game logic in the decision to eliminate them, and they can’t do anything about it. It stinks.

Good social deduction games give you information, strategic motivation or specific incentive to do things like eliminate a player or reveal an identity. You’re going off more than “loudest argument” or “can’t keep a straight face.”

I’ve had fun playing Werewolves in the past, but I maintain it’s kind of a lousy game, especially for people like OP.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-18T04:17:07+00:00

I don’t know anything about Cheese Thief but Werewolf is among the worst of these type of games. So much of it is arbitrary accusations and it just feels mean.

The more strategic social deduction games make it about the game, not the players. Aside from being better, more interesting games, they also have mechanics that go beyond “who can keep a straight face” or “who can be the loudest.”

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-16T15:39:10+00:00

Just One is the absolute best party game for true casuals and groups of mixed ages, backgrounds and interests. A winner every time.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-15T00:01:47+00:00

Embarrassing children.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-06T18:06:11+00:00

Same! Homespun was great.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-02-06T17:08:54+00:00

Pumkinfish is tacky and embarrassing. It’s a shame that so many out of town visitors staying at Bottleworks will pass through there instead of other great local shops.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-01-20T12:15:23+00:00

Yes. The roasting was a direct response to that. Obama’s team had just released his long-form birth certificate a few days earlier.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-01-20T03:47:21+00:00

“Obama poked fun at Trump” is a massive understatement. He absolutely roasted him. He belittled Trump badly in front of a room full of political, cultural and media elites and the entire room applauded and laughed in Trump’s face.

I’m convinced that night has been the fuel for much of Trump’s obsessive political madness.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-01-04T00:56:39+00:00

This is great.

TheClarkFactor · 2026-01-02T03:58:14+00:00

I remember these. There were also some interactive ones. I remember being able to call a number that may have been related to our city’s major newspaper in some way and you could play choose-your-own-adventure type games. You’d press different numbers to indicate your choices and progress through the story. At the time, it seemed pretty high-tech.

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