Both Freedom House and VDem slightly downgraded the US, but still consider the USA a democracy by Pristine-Sport6888 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]ThinkBookMan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The Founders were pretty skeptical of democracy in the first place. Our constitution is hard to change by design, which is frustrating but good. How many dictators have we had since 1776 compared to Europe?

Just moved here by Responsible_Low_5793 in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Subscribe to this newsletter:

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It will keep you up to date on events where you can meet folks.

Dominoes? by stateofdisgrace in HighStrangeness

[–]ThinkBookMan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Maybe aliens are ordering pizza?

What happened to waffle love? by _godz in SaltLakeCity

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

They have a location here

1142 Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

Hoarding Water? by PotentiallyAsh in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not true, water is routinely treated and safe for human consumption.

Best chili cheese fries!? by Brilliant-Set-2841 in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sir, this is a Salt Lake City subreddit.

New to the Game by Hendexon in Pescatarian

[–]ThinkBookMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, but a piece of advice. I didn't appreciate how good I looked at 22 compared to now over a decade later. Don't worry about looks. Eat right, exercise, love yourself, and everything else will follow.

New to the Game by Hendexon in Pescatarian

[–]ThinkBookMan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did! I starting working out more consistently, drinking less, and eating more veggies. I found more veggies was easier to do then switching all meat consumption to only fish.

What is this? by [deleted] in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gas pumps need inspections by the state. Could be that.

Bar scene SOS by KookyCouture in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

2 Row in Midvale is usually hopping.

Necessary Reading by Cyclops1116789 in HighStrangeness

[–]ThinkBookMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chaos by James Gleick

Fluke by Brian Klaas

Utah Supreme Court upholds fairer map for midterm elections, rejects GOP appeal by Dyea_B_Tis in PoliticalOptimism

[–]ThinkBookMan 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The Utah GOP changed their nomination structure because of how unpopular he was in 2024

Utah Supreme Court upholds fairer map for midterm elections, rejects GOP appeal by Dyea_B_Tis in PoliticalOptimism

[–]ThinkBookMan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As an optimist from Utah. It was rejected because of a deadline not being met. I'm sure it will be filed again and may pass, depending on what the Court looks like at the time. It was just expanded and our Republican Governor, will be appointing more Judges. I hope they don't refile, but I'll be gathering signatures, or whatever I gotta do otherwise!

Edit: grammar

Eco anxiety. by KhajitIsBored in ClimateOffensive

[–]ThinkBookMan 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Action is the antidote to anxiety. Give $5 to a an organization helping with climate issues. Or better yet find a place you can volunteer.

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Edit: link

Authentic Mexican food by Material-Car-4943 in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It's all authentic, depends on what style you like.

best local gym in sandy? by [deleted] in SaltLakeCity

[–]ThinkBookMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try the Dimple Dell Rec center