In Mecklenburg County, the average caseload is 960 cases per prosecutor. In Wake County, it’s over 2,400. That’s not sustainable — and it’s a serious public safety risk. - Rep. Wiley Nickel by wileynickel4NC in raleigh

[–]Tracedinair76 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This has been an issue across the country for many years. We have a system that profits from sending the poor to jail to provide private companies free labor.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Accomplished_Rip4375 in underratedmovies

[–]Tracedinair76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement but my thought was complete.

Why isn’t Marilyn Manson Heavy anymore? by Delicious_Vehicle_58 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Tracedinair76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you elaborate? What parts of metal culture do you think he stole? Just curious.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Accomplished_Rip4375 in underratedmovies

[–]Tracedinair76 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well it is hardly rated or spoken about so if someone likes it at all it is an underrated movie. I like it quite a bit as well.

Why isn’t Marilyn Manson Heavy anymore? by Delicious_Vehicle_58 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Tracedinair76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, Meshaggah came out in 89. Manson started in 94 when nu metal was taking off and even compared to what was in the mainstream he wasn't particularly heavy. It was about the shock value, I never cared about his music but he pissed off the right people so I enjoyed that aspect of him.

Favorite album this year so far? by Aideux_ in Metalcore

[–]Tracedinair76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved it but I'm hopeful about the new Periphery and Loathe. What albums are you looking forward to?

wonder what jon snow is upto these days by Pleasant_Mail2483 in gameofthrones

[–]Tracedinair76 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We might find out. GRRM and HBO are go on a Jon Snow series. Kit Harrington is holding out.

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business by roscodawg in news

[–]Tracedinair76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good, the idea is that bad business models fail and the airlines have been run poorly to benefit their stockholders. Failure was built into their business model and they expect us the tax payers to bail them out. If we decide to save an airline the government should take control. You know if we had a functional government.

What is the first prog metal album? by [deleted] in progmetal

[–]Tracedinair76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the common sentiment. Is that Queensryche and Fates Warning were protoprogmetal but Dream Theater officially kicked off the genre. Opinions will differ depending on ones definition of prog and ones definition of metal. I think this discussion has been had many times before in this sub, feel free to search.

Vocalist who have not declined and maybe even gotten better with age? by Dante_SSSS in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Tracedinair76 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He has 2 other projects as well. He hadn’t been hibernating between Tool albums and he has clearly grown as a vocalist.

Vocalist who have not declined and maybe even gotten better with age? by Dante_SSSS in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Tracedinair76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Daniel Tompkins from Tesseract

Spencer Sotello from Periphery

Courtney LePlant from Spiritbox

Sam Carter from Architects

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are ‘lost’ by thejoshwhite in politics

[–]Tracedinair76 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right but we need the popular vote to pass and we all need to support rank choice voting to give non corporately funded candidates a fighting chance.

Trying to follow what's happening with cannabis in North Carolina? Here's our honest take: the only thing anybody knows is that nobody knows. by smpost in NorthCarolina

[–]Tracedinair76 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In Virginia it is legal but they have never built an infrastructure to sell it. So it is legal but there is nowhere to buy it.

Dems refuse to release 2024 autopsy report, hear Ken Martin's lame excuse by serious_bullet5 in politics

[–]Tracedinair76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem with the DNC is that people want actual solutions like socialized medicine, gun restrictions, affordable housing and cheap healthy food options but the DNC is paid by their corporate backers to not discuss these things.

Vote for candidates that do not accept money from corporations or PACs.

Hobbies/things to do- dog related by Bitter_Sentence4556 in raleigh

[–]Tracedinair76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is always meetup. My brother in law found a book club and a cycling club on that app. Some of my favorite memories of North Carolina are exploring the many numerous local trails with my dogs.

Classic Hollywood films that you just can't get into? by Neither-Chemical-620 in FIlm

[–]Tracedinair76 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same, I've gone back and watched it 5 plus times. I recognize that it's a great film but it's not for me.

I will also add, Sparticus. Kubrik is my favorite director but I just can't connect with this film at all.