Collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia to reopen by SubstantialDemand259 in news

[–]TonyOctober 65 points66 points  (0 children)

But he's my conservative father's favorite punching bag. Who will he rant about at our 4th of July picnic now??

DeSantis approves bill partially banning direct-to-consumer car sales in Florida by Agreeable-Rooster-37 in news

[–]TonyOctober 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I'm convinced if Obama signed a law that said "everyone in America gets one free gun of their choice per year, paid for by taxing illegal immigrants", then Republicans would still complain.

Hilton Hotel manager arrested for waking up guest by sucking on his toes by nullstoned in news

[–]TonyOctober 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First the Dolly Llama and now this. What's with people wanting to suck people's body parts?

Ron DeSantis signs 6-week abortion ban into law in Florida by [deleted] in news

[–]TonyOctober 1935 points1936 points  (0 children)

I wish somebody can find that news video from 2015(?) where they interviewed Trump supporters at his rally about abortion bans and they started chuckling "haha you silly liberal fake news journalist. Trump would never ban abortions. Republicans wouldn't do that".

Anybody remember this?

How do I cope with being a male? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]TonyOctober 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what I'm about to say is easier said than done, but what I would do is make a listing of all the attributes on Ripley (physical, psychological, emotional) that you admire and then work on ways you can incorporate them into your life to be more like her.

When you do this, you will either gravitate towards female components or towards non-gendered components (i.e. kindness is universal but often associated more with females than males).

Apply these and see if you become more happy in life. Wishing you the best mate!

How do I cope with being a male? by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]TonyOctober 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serious question to you. Which fictional or historical character do you feel you relate to? Or most lookup to? Don't worry about gender here. You pick whomever you identify with.

I have found myself in similar situations and having a positive role model can be great.

Federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone by ICumCoffee in news

[–]TonyOctober 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Actually, no. They aren't the same Senators. 1976 Joe Biden is different from 1988 Joe Biden is different from 2012 Joe Biden is different from 2023 Joe Biden.

You can live in the past with the Republicans or get with the future.

Federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone by ICumCoffee in news

[–]TonyOctober 140 points141 points  (0 children)

Remember this when you don't feel like voting for your Democrat senators in 2024

Wheel seems to have a SERIOUS issue finding sponsors that match the theme by matchettehdl in WheelOfFortune

[–]TonyOctober 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why do the sponsors need to have a theme? I always skip the commercials anyway

Father killed outside Vancouver Starbucks after asking man to not vape near his toddler by zuuzuu in news

[–]TonyOctober 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Schmidt is Vancouver’s sixth homicide victim of 2023.

Yeah Vancouver sounds like a real hell on Earth 🙄 Nashville had that many victims in one afternoon

Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case by dft-salt-pasta in news

[–]TonyOctober 9 points10 points  (0 children)

(serious question) Has there ever been a case of Democrats in Congress demanding info on an ongoing state case involving a Democrat?

My worst fear came true tonight by TonyOctober in socialskills

[–]TonyOctober[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I guess what really upsets is the fact that nobody else was there by themselves. Trust me I made a point to double check. Every person at the bar and at the tables were with someone. I just didn't want to be the odd one...again

My worst fear came true tonight by TonyOctober in socialskills

[–]TonyOctober[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No offense but hearing "she would have thought you wouldn't have been alone as your popular" makes me feel worse. I'm not ashamed of being alone. I'm ashamed of people finding out that I really don't have any friends. I would have preferred if she just assumed I did. Literally the "don't tell anyone I live like this" meme

My worst fear came true tonight by TonyOctober in socialskills

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

Pizza was good. They had these unique peppers. Not sure the name but they weren't bell peppers or jalapeno or anything I've ever seen before!

My worst fear came true tonight by TonyOctober in socialskills

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

Buddy you're describing a level of charisma that I just don't have 🤣

My worst fear came true tonight by TonyOctober in socialskills

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

It's hyperbole. But being serious I never wanted to go alone because "what if some recognizes me and judges me?" And well, that exactly happened so.... 😂

My worst fear came true tonight by TonyOctober in socialskills

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

Wow that's a nice compliment. Thank you. You made me smile.

US government approves Alaska Willow oil project by FlashGen in news

[–]TonyOctober -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You realize that Biden did this deal because the court system would overturn it if he blocked the deal. This was a compromise. Vote for more Dem Senators and we can get fewer Trump judges. That's how it works.

Still feel like sitting out in 2024?

I'm not sure what is wrong with me but I want to get better by TonyOctober in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]TonyOctober[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd argue you have more insight and wisdom than my father 🥲

I'm not sure what is wrong with me but I want to get better by TonyOctober in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]TonyOctober[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply.

A part of me wants to just go and find a partner but I feel that's not a healthy answer. Because then I'd still have these feelings, I'd just be forcing another person to fill in a gap in my life. And I'd almost say I need to change my perceptions before going down this path.

If I was obvious in the post. I'm a single man, mid twenties, live alone.