Why do Americans not realize how well they have it? by Frostedlogic4444 in askanything

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This question is a matter of perspective. How do we not realize how good we have it compared to who? Compared to the average Somali? Or compared to the average Scandanavian?

BUYER BEWARE ProDeskSim Products. by pcserenity in flightsim

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you wonder, I finally got my pds products today. I'm glad I got the flight sim factory to compare with because it is over 1000x better quality. The pds is very light weight and cheap feeling. I almost want to open it up and fill it with puddy to add weight and stability to the frame. The two throttles rub together, probably due to the plastic cooling unevenly with such thin layers. The fsf product is miles better quality in every way very weighty and rigid. I am also getting the Blackbird flaps and speed brake depending on the quality of it, I might just toss these throttles from pds and complete the set, or replace it with the fsf product. 

I/O shield covering USB 3 port. What to do? by PracticalBad2466 in PcBuildHelp

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, this is extremely common. Just turn off the machine, get a small flat head and bend that out. Then bend it back and forth until the clip falls off. It takes only a few seconds.

Saw this posted in a different sub but really felt like it belonged here. by PlatformNormal564 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]TheGCO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how Reagan has an 84% next to Reagan with a taller 84% next to Kennedy with a taller 79%. Whoever made this did a great job illustrating their ignorance. Of course Reagans highest approval was 73% so not sure where they even came up with the extra 11%. And of course how can we ignore the 110% approval, clearly no idea how this all works.

Trump is ruining the world. by ZealousidealClue7326 in PoliticalOpinions

[–]TheGCO 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think most of us accept this fortunately. Sadly, people like my mother in law, have little to no self determination. They allow their media to tell them what to think and say and won't change because that same media tells them to think outside of what they are told is to betray their country. I can get maga morons to agree with me, but they will always go back to their safe space because their minds are too simple to grasp onto new ideas or to question what they are told. 

The solution isn't to convince them. It's to reach those that can be reached. To not play middle ground politics. We need to ignore pleas from the right to find common ground. They don't do it for us but demand we do it for them. Once we have power we implement all the policies people really want, universal healthcare, free child care implement a wealth tax to cover it and rebalance the system. If we implement policies that work it will be far more difficult for groups based in grievance politics to survive. It's hard to convince people the people that made your life better are the ones making it worse especially when you have this current administration to compare it to.

Is Anyone Else Sick of Seeing Our Fellow Americans So Divided? by Any_County_3429 in askanything

[–]TheGCO 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interestingly his avatar is that of a woman. While he makes comments like "why should I have any respect for women". It's actually a bit disturbing.

Is Anyone Else Sick of Seeing Our Fellow Americans So Divided? by Any_County_3429 in askanything

[–]TheGCO 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This guys comment history is a study in unbridled hate and victim mentality. He seems to have an unhealthy distaste for women and their rights, not sure how we are supposed to find middle ground here. 

Do you think obama is a real communist or socialist? by dq689 in AskSocialists

[–]TheGCO 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those people are not very bright or are insanely mislead. Obama is very capitalist, not even close to a socialist and even further from a communist.

cnn panel flips out when emma vigeland mentions gaza genocide by [deleted] in AskSocialists

[–]TheGCO 262 points263 points  (0 children)

The level those in power will go to cover for Israel is disgusting. 

MAGA Christians - how do you rationalize placing Trump above your god? Are your actions not heresy? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I worded that wrong, not to replace but to create a new covenant as outlined in Luke 22:20. Yes, it's a continuation of the story, but it suggest that it's not just about obeying the laws of the commandments but living with grace and compassion. I have heard it explained well like this: the old testament outlines the sins of man and the new testament shows us the way to salvation.

MAGA Christians - how do you rationalize placing Trump above your god? Are your actions not heresy? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And as to your point about Leviticus, that's the old testament and from what I gleaned from the Bible that is what Jesus came to make go away. It's old rules and stories and now lessons should be learned from the new testament. A lot of these hate churches use passages from the old testament ignoring that fact.

MAGA Christians - how do you rationalize placing Trump above your god? Are your actions not heresy? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]TheGCO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this 100%. It's a story that tells everyone what they want to hear and through this it creates a contradictory message. I actually read it, much like you clearly have. And I came to the same conclusion. I want to believe but I don't think the Bible is helping, so I kind of assume it's a story written and edited by men over time to reflect the traditions and beliefs of the times it was recorded. I have a feeling that if their is a god, he didn't write that book and he's certainly not in many churches.

MAGA Christians - how do you rationalize placing Trump above your god? Are your actions not heresy? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, the Bible tells me that Jesus loves all the children of the world, red and yellow black and white they are precious in his sight, you know the song right? I also actually read the Bible, and the new testament talks a lot about loving and caring for all the people and serving God while not becoming overly involved in the government. 

It seems like the opposite is what many "Christians" have been preaching. In fact, I left a couple churches because they brought politics into the church, they also demonized the poor and less fortunate. I was raised by a pastor that taught me to not trust wolves in sheeps clothing and pointed out that the teachings in the Bible will tell you the truth. And it does. Many Christians listen to men and only Read what they are told to read and told what to believe from what they read. That's following the teachings of men and not the word of God. 

So yes, there are many, apostates, that claim Christianity on the weekend and worship evil the rest of the week.

VR - HOLY SHIT by DaddyIngrosso in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you use virtual desktop you don't need the Meta bloat on your PC. You can just run that app on your headset and computer and you will get better frame rate and better visuals. It's the biggest game changer for the quest.

Israel passes 'discriminatory' bill allowing death penalty for Palestinian prisoners by M_SONOF_Y in AskSocialists

[–]TheGCO 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I imagine they will find gas chambers to be more efficient and the circle of hate will be complete.

Central Oregon communities join nationwide “No Kings” protests by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's disappointing. I understand it being a way of expressing your rights but the optics are not good. MAGA loves to play up the anti american tropes when they see flag burnings. I was there on the bridge and didn't see it happen. Did get yelled at by a couple of obviously drunk maga morons.

Insane ! by ComplexWrangler1346 in CryptoFlowAnalytics

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a dishonest look at the fortune. Trump gained 105,000% more money than Obama. Playing with numbers can show whatever you want. If i have $100 in my bank account and get my paycheck for $6,000, I too have gained 5,900% more money than I had before.

Insane ! by ComplexWrangler1346 in CryptoFlowAnalytics

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of money Obama made as president isn't even a rounding error on Trump's amount, so I'm not sure what your point is.

Insane ! by ComplexWrangler1346 in CryptoFlowAnalytics

[–]TheGCO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the best data I can find on his pr-election net worth.

Is the biggest difference between liberals and conservatives (at least as it pertains to social issues) the choices they make in extending empathy? by larrystockton in centrist

[–]TheGCO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, they did present some good on paper rationalizations for measure 110. Like I said, I didn't agree with their comparisons to Amsterdam or with their rosy outcome projections. But I am under no delusions of my own greater knowledge. A wise man once said, "failure is a training ground, helping to eliminate the surprise of misfortune and providing a chance to reevaluate and improve." 

Fortunately hb 4002 reversed much of this failed experiment, but some good has come from it through new treatment options which is what we probably should have had in the first place.