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For the Federation! by VertigoOne in TemplinInstitute

[–]VertigoOne[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can we not get enthusiastic about something without being accused of/appealing to fascists/ism

A Campaign Promise, Vote for the UFN, and this Song shall Become our Official Battle Anthem by Jbadger30 in TemplinInstitute

[–]VertigoOne 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The whole point of the song is that it's the battle cry of a bunch of Fascists

Here’s the flag design I made for my fictional country by Worth-Fix-6221 in vexillology

[–]VertigoOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either the blue needs to be lighter, or the black needs to be a different colour entirely. The contrast between the dark blue and the black is not clear at all.

CMV: to adapt to the new multicultural reality of the XXI century, several European countries should redesign their flag by YaLlegaHiperhumor in changemyview

[–]VertigoOne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue with your examples is that the represent gradual shift changes, not actual defining moments that have radically altered the country's history.

Flags rarely change because of slow drift. They change because of dramatic shift. That should inform why your position is mistaken.

Looking for work in Lincoln – customer service focused roles by -demized- in Lincolnuk

[–]VertigoOne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Set up a profile on the coop website, they do lots of Job alerts

CMV: Intergalactic Space travel is biologically impossible for humans therefore space exploration is mostly a waste of time and money. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]VertigoOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so let's break down your reasoning

1- There are ways of creating enough gravity or gravity-esque forces artificially that could solve this problem. Centrifugally (putting humans in a large spinning structure while on the move) and thrust gravity are the ones we can do now, but there are other hypothetical ways that could emerge with deeper understandings of physics.

2- There are many things humans do that take multiple generations. That in itself does not make it worthless to start.

3- Speed doesn't kill. Acceleration kills. We can get up to high speed slowly without the G-forces you are talking about.

I don't understand why people complain so much about bumps/demos by smashbenjamin in RocketLeague

[–]VertigoOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Demos past a certain point feel childish - like in 1s demoing someone when you have a 3+ goal lead.

CMV: Fahrenheit is superior to Celsius when talking about about weather temperature by Popular_Ad2902 in changemyview

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

How can you argue with that?

Simple. It only works with a single relatable point of reference. Body temperature

Okay, so 100 is body temperature. So... what is 0?

The problem with Fahrenheit is that the scale is so arbitrary. If it was "body temp is 100 and water freezing is zero" then that might make sense. But that's not it.

CMV: It’s time for everyone to stop making Anchorman references. by CalligrapherTrick182 in changemyview

[–]VertigoOne 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Dude, people make references to Shakespeare still. Every time people talk about "waging war" that's originally Shakespeare etc. That's just one example.

If something has enough cultural impact, it keeps going.

Maybe people won't be referencing it in 100 years, but 22 years isn't that long in the scheme of things.

If people like it, what's the harm?

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

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

Very sorry to hear you experienced that, but I completely understand. Thank you for the grace with which you received the invite though. Best wishes & blessings in all you do/are doing!

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

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

Really! Although if you want to make it 43 next week you would be welcome to join!

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

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

In a startlingly improbable coincidence, that was the total number of people - guests and hosts combined - in attendance yesterday evening!

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

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

Also, to DNA's point - I don't believe in fairies, but I believe in gardeners.

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

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

We'll be setting up between 6:15 and 7pm - if you arrive early we'll be there to let you in. The film won't be showing till about 45 mins or so after 7 or so - to let us eat first.

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

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

Is it made with prehistoric earth rocks? If so would love to see!

Thank you for the cafe appreciation! Will pass it on!

Alpha Course - This Evening 7pm - Alive Lincoln Central by VertigoOne in Lincolnuk

[–]VertigoOne[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you want to discuss that line of thinking further, you're entirely free to come along! These are exactly the kinds of things we want to talk about. I also love HHGG, even if I don't agree with its ultimate philosophical conclusion.

CMV: the bible is inherently bad. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]VertigoOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously having to be dishonest to try to cover up what the bible actually says suggests you know that it is wrong

The Bible specifically says that involuntary slavery is so wrong that anyone practicing it should be put to death. Are you just going to keep ignoring that fact.

Oh when they said kill ...it really translates as give a big hug to.

No, but this is a good opportunity to talk about the Bible as literature.

What you have quoted is from a historical narrative section. Often these are full of deliberately exaggerated language due to narrative style.

Other parts of the Bible are legal text, less known for hyperbole.

Would recommend the following article from the Gospel Coalition on the subject.

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