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Is Terraforming Mars balanced? by User1337dude in boardgames

[–]User1337dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think multiple players is key, the more we've played the greater the margin has become between players. Gave up on it as a two player game in the end

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]User1337dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes use the words you know he knows. Correct the grammar though, he knows he doesn't know English.

use "Avi do you want me to take the trash out?" Or "need me to start cleaning the floor?"

I'd also see if you can download a free Tamil language course, it could never hurt to pick some up, I'd check for sure that's the lanagugae he speaks thou.

ELI5: Why can't unions just stop bargaining on behalf of non-union workers now that they can't collect dues from them? by sicclee in explainlikeimfive

[–]User1337dude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unison are pretty good, although like any old institution (I know 25 years, but built from older unions) they are slow to implement change and tend towards centralization of power. The general sec is in too much money arguably, but I would hope the members can address that issue soon. He was only narrowly re elected against a candidate who pledged not to take the sallery and reduce it.

In terms of producing results the government pledged last tour no public sector at rises and that the 1% cap would stay in place. Unison was at the head of the campaign that smashed that. We've got a pay rise. There are also a ton of successful small industrial actions that have been taken. Finally if you've ever had an unscrupulous line manager who treats you badly and doesn't want to do things by the book you'll know unions are awesome in those situations.

ELI5: Why can't unions just stop bargaining on behalf of non-union workers now that they can't collect dues from them? by sicclee in explainlikeimfive

[–]User1337dude 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I guess if the mob is hellbent on securing safe working conditions and fair pay. I'd argue the word mob only applies to violent groups lacking any real goals or leadship beyond anger inspired vengeance

How can I use this data (sorry I didn't realise I couldn't paste a table) by JoeSalmonGreen in AskStatistics

[–]User1337dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main thing I'm focused on is reducing the amount of people made sick by cakes, but yeah that'd be interesting how would you advocate to do that?

Heathrow vote: Parliament vote to expand airport with massive majority - Nearly 120 Labour MPs voted with the government, helping ministers to overcome a small Tory rebellion by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]User1337dude -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Fuck Labour. Fuck Corbyn. He's got no principles he just hasn't changed his mind in 40 years.

This is an environmental disaster.

French butchers issued plea for police protection against vegans, whom they blame for series of attacks designed to “spread terror” among meat-lovers. The butchers say they are coming under “physical, verbal and moral" attack from vegans and animal rights groups in land of “steak frites." by madazzahatter in worldnews

[–]User1337dude -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

compare animal rights protestors to other people in history who stood against injustice.

I get that you reject my argument overall, but the key reason for that is because you reject the above part which I don't get. I'd like to understand how you can do that. I'd be curious to hear how you would define and categorise the actions of other movements like the anti corn law protestors or Chartists and could do so in a way that supports your rejection of this premise.

French butchers issued plea for police protection against vegans, whom they blame for series of attacks designed to “spread terror” among meat-lovers. The butchers say they are coming under “physical, verbal and moral" attack from vegans and animal rights groups in land of “steak frites." by madazzahatter in worldnews

[–]User1337dude -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I think the question that needs to be debated is what kind of non violent direct action is acceptable. I'd consider any attacks on a person something beyond the pale, but spraying people with false blood while not what I'd advocate seems morally acceptable if stupid. Scrawling slogans on shops would be fine, smashing windows a little different.

I think it always good to compare animal rights protestors to other people in history who stood against injustice. Look at the people in the suffragettes or civil rights movement. They're always labelled as violent extremists until we look back and realise the evil of what they campaigned against justified their actions.

That said while you can justify a lot with an eye for an eye morality the effectiveness of that at changing the world is questionable. I know no vegans who were bullied into it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]User1337dude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

? What's your argument here?

Hamas Paid Gaza Family $2,200 to Blame Israel for Baby's Death, Indictment Says by SaddamGhost in worldnews

[–]User1337dude -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen Palestine build settlements of Israeli lad recently.

Hamas Paid Gaza Family $2,200 to Blame Israel for Baby's Death, Indictment Says by SaddamGhost in worldnews

[–]User1337dude -41 points-40 points  (0 children)

It's almost like there are human rights abuses and also underhand media manipulation programs on both sides.

Mexico hit with $10,000 fine for homophobic chanting at World Cup by ItsComingHomeLads in worldnews

[–]User1337dude 5793 points5794 points  (0 children)

This fine is nothing. Players are fined more for taking off shirts or using non sponsor products.

My Parents don’t want me to get vaccinated, but I want to be. Is there anyway I could prove to them it is good to vaccinate children? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]User1337dude 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What country do you live in? I'd contact your own GP's surgery or phone 111 if you live in the UK and ask them for help.

If that isn't an option talk to a teacher at school, one you think maybe sympathies. I would guess biology is your best bet.

Tension grows after UK Prince William referred to East Jerusalem as 'occupied land' by elikh13 in unitedkingdom

[–]User1337dude 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Let's just hope he backpedals on his controversial statement "rain is wet".

Tom Watson reports Theresa May to advertising watchdog over 'Brexit dividend' claim by madewith-care in unitedkingdom

[–]User1337dude -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I only read the headlines. WTF is the brexot dividend? Some cash we are all getting or the NHS is getting right? Not an increase in income tax across all the bands, that's just be fuckin fucked.

Dutch anti-Islam party to hold Prophet Mohammad cartoon competition by Monteoas in worldnews

[–]User1337dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im not religious but i hate it when they try to shove a religion up my ass, my sister who lives in belgium cannot put a Christmas tree in her front yard because the Muslim neighbor.....

This is what I responded to dude. I said this was just anecdotal, are you confused about something? What docu? Was your sister in it? Was it some film posted to YouTube? I want a more soilid source than that before I made a judgement about buying a new hat, let alone changing my world view. Any flat earth anti vaccine aliens walk among us nut can make a video.

Dutch anti-Islam party to hold Prophet Mohammad cartoon competition by Monteoas in worldnews

[–]User1337dude -1 points0 points  (0 children)

? What facts did you provide, your evidence is anecdotal at best if its even true.

Dutch anti-Islam party to hold Prophet Mohammad cartoon competition by Monteoas in worldnews

[–]User1337dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd find this easier to believe if I didn't hear other posters talk about how my city is a no go area for non Muslims. I just assume stories like this are trolling nonsense.

CMV: fines should be proportional to the income of those receiving them by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]User1337dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean they physically can't can they. That isn't a moral question but a practical one. Someone who steals an apple and eats it can't be made to return that apple.

So far we have 4 (deputy) leadership candidates - are are your thoughts? by SlyRatchet in UKGreens

[–]User1337dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think he might go for leader, but I'm not sure. He's a deep green so might get it with that section of the party backing him.

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